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September...the last days of summer dipping into the colors of the coming fall. For many of us who live here in Monmouth County, where horse country meets the Jersey Shore, the few weeks from Labor Day to pumpkin season are the most wonderful all year. What we like to call our Local’s Summer brings a chance for quiet beach days and true enjoyment of all this special region has to offer.

Play ball! The familiar sound of one of America’s favorite pastimes. Our cover story this month is an exclusive interview with the one-and-only Bernie Williams, former New York Yankee and current jazz musician appearing at the Grunin Center this month. Starting on page 37, we invite you to get to know the baseball legend and how music has made such a significant impact on his life. Sit in on an intimate conversation with a smart, funny, and talented man.

As the kids return to the classrooms, weekends fill with all types of fun and unique events, festivals, and markets.

Our expanded Eventful feature on pages 46 & 48 will keep you from missing even one! The most recent addition to the list of amazing things to do is the inaugural Sea.Hear.Now Festival taking place September 29 and 30 in Asbury Park.

CM is proud to sponsor the event celebrating Jersey Shore culture with its all-star 25 band line-up, surf competition, and dedication to art and ocean sustainability. A festival with heart and art, read more about it on page 25 and learn how you can win free tickets in our Facebook #Giveaway @ CommunityMagNJ. (details on page 78) It’s been 17 years since we witnessed one of America’s greatest tragedies, and for Fair Haven resident Lisa Luckett, it was a personal one. Lisa lost her beloved husband Teddy in the attacks, and now she is ready to share her story, as well as her journey and recovery in her new book The Light in 9/11 – Shocked By Kindness, Healed by Love beginning on page 52. Monmouth County lost many friends that day, the County is holding a special ceremony at Mount Mitchell (details on page 20) and local municipalities are preparing special ceremonies as well, check your town’s website for more information.

We at CM hope you make the most of Local’s Summer. Take this time to savor some deep breaths of salt water air; the feel of the breeze at an evening jazz or rock concert; to taste the sweetness of end-of-summer Jersey peaches and the first bite of fall’s local apples; and to see all that Monmouth County offers.

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Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate to Host Blood Drive Please join Gloria NIlson & Co. Real Estate in Holmdel for a blood drive in memory of Ava Pellicone on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

The Pellicones of Middletown realized the importance of donating blood years ago when their family required numerous blood transfusions after experiencing complications with birth. The transfusions saved the lives of both Gail Pellicone and her daughter Mia. Sadly, they lost their beautiful daughter Ava, but were given the gift of extra time with her due to the generosity of those who donated blood. They realized at that time that someone, somewhere took time out of their day to donate blood and, in doing so, changed their lives.

Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate agents will be onsite serving up Ralph’s Italian Ices, as well as holding a drawing for all

who donate. The prizes will be a six-hour limo service from All Occasion Limousine or a $500 gift card to Jersey Shore Outlets, donated by Prosperity Home Mortgage.

Kristin DeNicola-Vitolo, a Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate agent, said “The Holmdel Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate office is committed to giving back to the communities we service. Events, such as this Blood Drive, serve as a great reminder of how we can all come together and help one another out - please consider making an appointment and saving a life today!”

To reserve an appointment, email kdenicolavitolo@glorianilson.com or call 732.713.8152. Donors must present photo Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate Holmdel or signature ID, must eat and drink wa- office is located at 963 Holmdel Road, ter before donating, and donors must be Unit 1 in Holmdel. healthy, at least 17 years of age and weigh “To the world you may be one person, but at least 120 pounds. to one person you may be the world!”

Middletown Day to Kick-Off the Fall Season

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Middletown Day 2018 will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Croydon Hall, located at 900 Leonardville Road in Leonardo. Attendees will enjoy fun activities for all ages including a business and community showcase, craft fair, live local music, children’s activities, emergency response demonstrations, a petting zoo, hayrides, flea market, and food court. The best part? The event happens rain or shine.

“On behalf of the many township employees and elected officials who work hard to put on Middletown Day, we are pleased to present our annual fall festival,” said Middletown Recreation Director Janet Dellett. “We are so excited for the lineup of live entertainers, vendors, games and more.”

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Arts and Crafts Area. There, people can also meet the Doodle Duo’s Doodle Dude and Doodle Dawn and watch performers from the Talent Showcase. Free arts and crafts are available for the event’s youngest visitors.

OEM Departments. The children are encouraged to explore the trucks and equipment as well as see what it feels like sitting in the drivers’ seats.

The food court proves one of the event’s greatest highlights. Local food vendors come together to offer an array of traditional food fare, tasty snacks and refreshing drinks. Stop at one or several stands and take a spot on the lawn or under the Food Tent.

Guests can also visit tables featuring local businesses and organizations that work hard to support Middletown’s 42 square-mile community and make it a great place to live. Exhibits at the event are geared toward helping guests learn Continuous live entertainment on stage more about what the community offers; will help keep the event upbeat with talwhether it is about nature and colonial ented local performers in the entertaintimes at the Poricy Park exhibit, storm ment tent. Listening and singing are enwater pollution at the Clean Communicouraged - dancing optional! ties display, or drug abuse prevention at the Municipal Alliance for the Preven- “This event could not be put on without tion of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse the generous support of all our sponsors,” community rally.

Dellett added. “Through their donations we are able to provide the Middletown All-around family fun can be found evcommunity with a free day of fun at no erywhere at the festival. Visit the petting expense to the taxpayers. We look forzoo, enjoy pony rides under the trees, or ward to seeing you there!” try your hand at the free arts and crafts.

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I am sure you have noticed, but it seems lately that the wild swings of Mother Nature seem to have been amplified and reach more extremes than ever - the fires in California, the hurricanes in the Caribbean, volcanos in Hawaii - the list goes on around the world. Are these more prominent as we’re “always on” with access to information from the likes of Twitter, Facebook and CNN? Is this Global Warming thing for real? Is Mother Nature ramping up her rage and sending us a message to slow down? No one can say for sure, but since the beginning of time, humans have been dealing with adversity dealt from both other humans and from nature.

True is the case last month in New Jersey when flash floods struck areas close to home. As we put the memories and scars of Superstorm Sandy behind us, we dealt with rainfall and damage of the likes I cannot recall. Victims of water surges in senior communities in Brick, NJ encountered counter-height water in aptly designed single story, cookie cutter homes wiped out and, in most cases, unable to economically rebuild. True is also the case of the raging overflows of the rivers and tributaries of central NJ, where a town represented on the news by a local car dealer who fell victim to Mother Nature as the waters turned vehicles into twigs and swept them away as the video clips and horror ravaged the television and went viral on the internet.

From the proverbial ashes or more appropriately wake of these multi-million-dollar disasters, arose a story of a man who shows us a lesson on how to deal with life’s curves.

His name is Frank Esposito. I have the pleasure of knowing this man and having him in my life. You see, Frank owns that car dealership that was spewed across the 11:00 News where hundreds of his cars cascaded the rising waters piled up like matchbox toys along the tributaries of the Peckman River in Little Falls, NJ. At first, he was not only the victim, but the villain, as local politicians finger pointed and tried to place blame on their “overwhelm” of the situation (as the weak generally do). But when the darkest hours hit, courageous men (and woman) show their true colors and talents.

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On Saturday, September 22, 2018, it’s ‘Lights! Camera! Action!!’ as many local family and friends will arrive to the magnificent private Colts Neck estate Abbey Farms, for an exquisitely entertaining, elaborate and very unique ‘dress your best’ event. As guests arrive and step onto the red carpet, they will literally walk right into a movie. That’s right, the evening will mark the launch of a motion picture titled Joey Benefit starring ‘Joe Piscopo and Friends.’ Guests will begin arriving at 6:00 p.m. sharp and from that moment on will join an evening of Hollywood-style filming and entertainment.

Joey Benefit was written by one of Hollywood’s most iconic comedy writers, Norman Steinberg. Steinberg, has an array of accolades under his belt with hits such as Blazing Saddles, My Favorite Year, Wise Guys and Johnny Dangerously, to name a few. The basis of Steinberg’s Joey Benefit is about a man, a comedian, who ‘never had his big shot.’ With a heart of gold, Joey never turns down a benefit (“You got a charity?

I got a tuxedo.”) …and the comedy and storyline follow all of the ups and downs that come along with a life spent trying to make people laugh. It’s the Wedding Singer meets Broadway Danny Rose. It’s a real-life love story and Colts Neck is a great place to film it.

You never know who you may see at this exciting event. Special thanks to the following: Abbey Feiler Kober, Tom Kober, Stacy Lynn McCormack, Bobby Ciasulli, Suzanne Macnow, Cliff & Anh Sieglizt, Nick DeMauro, Barry Habib, Patricia Ronca, Margarite Fitzgerald, Joel Lizotte, Nancy Pellegrini, and Joe & Shari Saker.

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Flipping Pancakes to Raise Funds for Playground The Colts Neck Lions Club will hold its 24th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 27th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Colts Neck Reformed Church, located at 139 Route 537 in Colts Neck. Families will be treated to prizes, raffles, and as always children are encouraged to come dressed up in their costumes. The Club will be serving a delicious breakfast for hundreds of patrons for only $5 per adult and $3 per child. The proceeds will go towards the playground project. The Colts Neck Lions Club is close to reaching its goal to construct a playground that will provide a stimulating experience for thousands of visually impaired and autistic children at Dorbrook Park. The Club needs your help as it is $20,000 away from being able to break ground this fall!

The Colts Neck Lions Club is asking the community to come together to help so it can have this playground finished in spring of 2019. Every donation brings the Club one step closer. All donations are tax-deductible.

For information on how your gift can be memorialized or for any other questions, contact club president Justin Lotano at 732.616.4747 or Justin.lotano@ wfadvisors.com. Please make checks payable to Colts Neck Lions Club, mail to Colts Neck Lions Club, PO Box 284, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Donations can also be made to coltsnecklionsclub.us.

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Keeping it Private YOU ARE CALLED TO COURT for a conference on your divorce case. You miss a day of work or call in a favor asking a friend to watch the kids. You pay your lawyer. Then you spend the day waiting in the hallway for the judge or a settlement panel to spend less than a half hour on your case. Little or nothing is accomplished. The day has cost you and your spouse collectively $ 6,000 to $ 8,000 in attorneys’ fees, not to mention your lost time and income. It’s no one’s fault. Judges are overworked and barraged with emergencies. As if the cost is not aggravating enough, you and your spouse are both anxious. One says something provocative to the other, voices are raised and you say something that you regret. As you turn to walk away you spot one of your employees, customers or a parent from your child’s school bear witness to your marital meltdown. The day has been an expensive public disaster. There is a better way: Private Dispute Resolution.

Private Dispute Resolution is typically called Alternate Dispute Resolution, Mediation or Arbitration. These labels mask the most valuable benefits: You maintain your privacy. You don’t wait. You choose the mediator or arbitrator.

In Mediation, with the assistance of a neutral third-party mediator, usually an attorney, you and your spouse negotiate a resolution of your disputes. Sessions take place in the privacy of an office and are scheduled to minimize lost time from work.

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You don’t pay your attorney to wait. You can agree to think about options that have been proposed and reconvene after you have had time to evaluate them. You can agree on creative solutions which a judge does not have the authority to order in a trial, for example, a lump sum buyout of alimony. You can try a co-parenting schedule for your children and review it after a few months to see if it is working. You go to court once – to get your divorce. Most important, it is completely confidential. Even if you do not settle your case the attorneys and the mediator are prohibited from disclosing any mediation communication.

When cases are not resolved it usually takes at least a year to get to trial. As much as your judge may plan to reserve the full day for your case, there still will be interruptions – emergency applications, calls on other cases, meetings. It is rare to get more than a few hours of actual trial time or consecutive trial days. You may not get back into court for several months. Your lawyer needs to prepare again and make sure the judge properly recalls the earlier testimony. Your life is on hold. You never know who you will run into. After the testimony is complete it often takes months to get a decision.

The private, faster alternative to a trial is Arbitration. Like Mediation, this occurs in the privacy of an attorney’s office. You ask: “Why pay an arbitrator if we can get the judge for free.” Here are the ten best reasons: 1. You and your spouse choose the arbitrator ensuring that someone who

has devoted decades to understanding and practicing family law will make the decisions governing co-parenting of your children and your financial life. In court the judge assigned to your case may be newly appointed and have no experience in Family Law. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers certifies Matrimonial Arbitrators, recognized as specialists in Family Law and trained in Arbitration. 2. The arbitrator sets aside scheduled time for your case alone.

3. Testimony can be streamlined. 4. Minor disputes can be resolved in a conference call, saving the time and money of a formal court application. 5. Expert testimony can be specifically scheduled, rather than having your expert wait, give part of the testimony and return another day, at additional cost.

6. From beginning to end, an arbitration is shorter than a court trial. 7. The proceedings are less formal 8. You can agree that the arbitrator will render a decision within a specific time. Judges can take close to a year.

9. Often there is one issue that is preventing a resolution of all other issues. Courts do not have the luxury of conducting a trial on one issue. You arbitrate specific issues or all issues. 10. In court your financial information is publicly available.

Private dispute resolution maintains confidentiality.

Divorce is stressful and wrought with uncertainty. Private dispute resolution allows you to control the process, maintain confidentiality and avoid anxiety that is part of the court process.

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Rockfest Moves Festival to Monmouth Park

By Gena Ansell-Lande Besides owning a tech company and playing guitar in a classic rock band, Colts Neck resident Steve Warendorf is also the man responsible for starting Rockfest in 2008.

“I wanted to have my family and friends for a picnic and play some music with the band and others,” Warendorf noted.

“To say the concert has grown since would be a gross understatement.”

Warendorf, who owns See Hear Tech and plays guitar for local band Moroccan Sheepherders, recalls that the first Rockfest only hosted 50 attendees. Now, the event has surpassed expectations and has taken on a life of its own with over 1,000 folks attending last year’s event in Colts Neck.

Because of this growth, Steve decided to move the event to Monmouth Park Racetrack this year.

“We really needed a larger space so we decided to change up the location,” he explained. “Since there is no horse racing in September, the track was looking to have music so it was the perfect fit.”

Rockfest 2018 will feature 20 different bands playing on two stages in front of the grandstand at Monmouth Park.

Some of the top-billed performers include: Brian Kirk and the Jirks, Moroccan Sheepherders, Random Test, and The Matt O’Ree Band.

The event provides a great way for Monmouth County residents to spend time with family and friends as well as support a diverse roster of local entertainers. In addition to music, there will be plenty of food and craft vendors. Warendorf encourages attendees to visit his favorite vendor, Brookie’s Baby Berry Hats, owned by his mother.

Rockfest is scheduled for Saturday, September 22. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., and the event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be free parking at the event and kids 4 to 12 are $10 at gate, kids under 4 are free. Tickets are online for pre-sale at MonmouthPark.com or Sheepherders. com/rockfest for $20 online or $25 at the gate.

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The inaugural Sea.Hear.Now Music Festival, produced by Danny Clinch and C3 Presents, and sponsored by CM, is coming to Asbury Park September 2930, bringing a celebration of live music, art, and surf culture at the Jersey Shore. With an impressive list of more than 25 bands set to perform on three stages over the weekend, headliners such as Incubus and Jack Johnson lead the all-star music roster. While the music plays, professional surfers including Sam Hammer, Balaram Stack, Rob Kelly, Quincy Davis, Mike Gleason, and many others will participate in surfing Expression Sessions.

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Clinch is known for his photographs of music legends, from Bruce Springsteen to Tupac Shakur, and curates the Transparent Gallery inside the Asbury Hotel. During the festival, the Gallery will showcase famed images of various artists in the lineup as well as personal works of the musicians.

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It occurred to me how special it would be to create a gallery at the festival that could showcase this part of their creative process and be able to give fans a chance to hear their favorite musicians talk about their art.”

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moves. From big airs, to power carves, to grace on the water, style and expression will be on display for all to watch and enjoy.

The art and beauty of the surfboard will bring renowned artists to the festival to share their skills. Surfboard making is an art form, and Sea.Hear.Now has gathered some of the best shapers on the East Coast as part of Shaper’s Alley. The workshop will have hand-picked craftsmen making wave riding tools spanning the generations, from boards made of wood that go back centuries to today’s cutting-edge technology.

Master surfboard maker Ricky Carroll, known as one of the best shapers on the planet and a three-time winner at Icons of Foam, will be joined by John Oppito of Rozbern Surfboards. Rozbern Surfboards

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A man who thinks and cares, Clinch chose sustainability as the focus of Sea.Hear.Now. The festival is committed to raising awareness about the issues facing our ocean environment, including the global plastic waste crisis and climate change.

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“We love that Sea.Hear.Now has made sustainability its core directive,” said Brandon Boyd, lead vocalist of Incubus. “Beyond just having an amazing music and art experience, it’s so important to surround these big events with the same ethos that so many of the artists participating carry. Hats off to them, and we are so excited to be a part of it!”

Sea.Hear.Now is also seeking pledges from attendees to do their parts to minimize plastic pollution, lower carbon footprints, and to support sustainable business at the festival by signing up for the Sea.Hear.Now Green Wave. The Green Wave includes bringing a refillable bottle or buying a reusable commemorative festival cup to cut down on the nearly one million plastic bottles purchased every minute. By using provided trash and recycling bins, attendees get rewarded for going above and beyond through the festival’s Rock & Recycle Program and earn a commemorative festival T-shirt. Those who arrive early and join the pre-festival beach clean-up earn a reusable Sea.Hear.Now bag that will help at festival security. Lastly, the festival is promoting mass transit and seeking out plant based, organic, locally sourced meal options at the festival from a list of vendors, and alternatives to plastic when consuming beverages.

A weekend of music, surfing, art, and caring for the environment set at the beautiful Jersey Shore just as summer gives way to fall. We’ll see you at the festival!

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Known for capturing moments that explode on film, Danny Clinch is famous for giving fans rare glimpses into the lives and talent of our music heroes. Having unparalleled access during concerts and behind-the-scenes due to his unobtrusive style, he has become a silent presence in a world of sound. His photographs of BB King with his guitar, a shirtless Tupac during a wardrobe change, and Bruce Springsteen on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park have become iconic magazine covers and photographs loved the world over.

Allowing his camera to express the essence of its subjects, his work serves as a documentary of music in our lifetime and in our area.

A New Jersey native and believer in always giving back, Clinch is co-founder of the Sea.Hear.

Now Festival and the Director and Photographer for the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival. A big fan of Asbury Park in general, he has helped to advance the town’s standing as New Jersey’s capital of entertainment.

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Holmdel Student Wins Gold Medal, Now Heads to Russia To Represent US

By Susan Murphy

Left to right: Richard DeHanes, Ava DeHanes, and Donna DePinto DeHanes

Ava DeHanes of Holmdel performs her trampoline routine in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 6, 2018.

Holmdel resident Ava DeHanes is a ten-year-old athlete who has never lost sight of her dream of competing in the Olympics. She started gymnastics at three; by age five, Ava knew she wanted to do more so during winter school break she went to Elite Trampoline Academy in Middletown. “I loved to jump, flip, and I could go pretty high at that time,” said Ava. She decided to leave gymnastics.

Ava maintains a rigorous schedule six days a week, with three-hour training ending at 9:00 p.m. “I have long days but I’m so motivated to go to train because I love what I do,” shared Ava. In September, Ava will attend sixth grade at Indian Hill School in Holmdel. “I hold straight A’s in all my subjects and I can say sometimes it is hard to concentrate with all I have going on,” said Ava. Her parents offer guidance, telling her to take one thing at a time. As a toddler, Ava attended Home Away From Home Academy (HAFHA). Ava’s mother feels that while her daughter was at HAFHA she had a solid loving atmosphere in which to grow. Ava agrees, “I grew up with so many wonderful people. My mom and dad had to work and they do so much for our family. They chose this wonderful school for me which I went to until first grade. Then I started second grade at Village School.

Carmine and Phyllis Visone (of HAFHA) are the best! They hold a special place in my heart.”

All of Ava’s hard work paid off when she won a gold medal along with her partner Leah Garafalo in their synchronized trampoline routine in Greensboro, North Carolina this past July. “Winning the gold made me feel proud in knowing I gave my best,” shared Ava. Her coaches, who have worked with her since she was five, include owner of Elite Trampoline Academy Tatiana Kovalena, 1996 World Champion Individual Trampoline; Steven Gluckstein, 2012 Olympian; and Viachslau Marozau, 1988 Belarus National Team and 1995 Winner of World Cup. In 2017, Ava was the

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first place National Champion in the Individual Trampoline routine; won a silver medal in second place in a Synchronized routine with partner Ashley Sherman; and won a silver medal in second place in a Double Mini routine.

Ava was recently informed that she will be among five other athletes who will be heading to World Age Groups in Russia in November to compete in their age level divisions. “Being chosen for World Age Group at my age and to represent the USA is a big accomplishment.

It is one of the biggest Youth International Competitions with over 40 participating countries.”

One important message Ava wants to share among younger people is this. “If you have a dream, go for it, whether you are three, five, or ten years of age. Stay true to yourself. Don’t be a follower to what feels wrong. Trust me, it wasn’t easy not being a part of a group to fit in but I made a decision to stay passionate about a goal in order to accomplish it. If there is a way, you can do it!”

Donna and Richard DeHanes, Ava’s parents, shared that their daughter at the age of ten is a very compassionate young lady. “Ava will give tender moments of her time to those that need a friend’s shoulder. She is happy and always smiling. While Ava trains very hard and is determined to do her best for the World Age Group in St. Petersburg, Russia, we as her parents will stand behind her, guide her, and let her know not to fear the challenges that life can confront her with; help her experience the history within her travels; and allow her mind to explore the beauty that life has to offer her.”

Ava DeHanes will join other athletes at a Meet and Greet event on September 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bell Works in Holmdel.

The Elite Trampoline Academy will be appearing and the show should begin about 4:30 p.m.

Coach Marozau and Ava in front of the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center.

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A group of residents dedicated to preserving the unique history of Monmouth County founded MCHA on October 12, 1898.

Exactly 120 years later, on October 12, 2018, MCHA will launch a year-long salute to their vision and the continued dedication to preserve and share local history.

Costumed interpreters and live period music will greet guests upon entering the 18th Century Allen House. Attendees may take as long as they wish to explore the exhibit and ask questions as they pass through the restored tavern to the tented party area. The Sam Sims Band will be in the main tent while Tom and Maryanne Tucker will perform Colonial era music in the restored tavern. A full buffet dinner will also be offered featuring many of Local Smoke BBQ’s most popular items, including barbecued chicken, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and other delicious options. Historic distillery Lairds will provide its signature libation while Monmouth County’s own Carton Brewing keeps the ale flowing and Rumson Wine & Spirits pours a selection of wines.

Tavernfest will feature both a silent and live auction spotlighting a variety of fun and unique items including experience packages with tickets to performances and sporting events, elegant fashion accessories, a variety of restaurant outings, and much more. Popular items every year are the opportunities to host catered private parties or dinners in MCHA houses. Favorite MCHA house experiences include Covenhoven Party featuring a colonial meal for six cooked right over the hearth and Taylor-Butler Holiday House Party with seasonal decorations in the heart of Historic Middletown.

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CM: There is a great deal of interest in how you made and handled the transition from the professional baseball world to music.

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introduction when it comes to his amazing 16-year career as the switchhitting center fielder for the NY Yankees. But what are the chances that such an accomplished athlete would emerge a gifted Latin Jazz musician?

The Grunin Center is host to Bernie Williams and his All-Star Band with a post-concert meet and greet this month. CM spoke with Bernie to learn about his journey from star athlete to jazz guitarist/composer and even about his very brief acting career on Seinfeld. And with all of this, Bernie still makes time for philanthropy. Here are excerpts from our interview with the warm and personable Bernie Williams.

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Bernie Williams (BW): There are a lot of similarities. The things I had to do to be successful in sports are the things I have to do to be successful in music - the work ethic, not really dwelling on your mistakes and learning from them.

CM: Bruce Springsteen alluded to the transition when you joined him on stage: “Bernie may be old for baseball but he’s a spring chicken for rock and roll.” Are you feeling that, and is touring exhausting?

BW: (Laughs) I am not doing a lot of touring when it comes to music. In summer and fall I tend to be a little bit more active as far as performing.

But I have this great opportunity to do things with music that are beyond the stage or recording studio. I do a lot of advocating for music education. I do corporate and charity events and I’m working to raise awareness about IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis). That brings me to stadiums to play the anthem and Take Me Out to the Ballgame.

I am utilizing music and my popularity as a former baseball player to reach out so the music is a vehicle to do all these other things.

CM: Your rendition of Take Me Out to the Ballgame on your CD with the voice of Bob Sheppard (Yankees announcer) is special. My son had brought a sign to a Yankees game as kids do, but his said “Bob Sheppard Rules”. What was it like to work with the beloved Mr. Sheppard?

BW: He did?! (Big laugh) That particular voiceover Bob Sheppard did for the track was, I believe, the last thing he did before he passed away. To have his voice associated with any of my work is certainly an honor.

CM: Is the camaraderie you had with the Yankees similar to that with your band?

BW: We don’t really tour that much as “one” band. I perform with different “collectives”. A lot of the musicians are working on their own things so I have a list of people I can call upon.

They are all familiar with the music and can play it with their eyes closed.

But, there is a sense of camaraderie on stage. There are these great interCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

actions that happen during the music and between solos that I enjoy a lot.

To be quite frank, playing baseball is pretty individualistic. The celebrations and the interactions don’t have a lot to do with the game. Those happen in “dead time”: waiting for the game to start, in between batting practice, interacting in the clubhouse, in dressing rooms. I have more of a team interaction when I’m playing with the band than I had as a baseball player.

CM: Are there any musicians you would love to “team up” with?

BW: Oh my God yeah, it’s interesting you say that because I am training myself with this mentality in which I think, “All music is good.” All interactions with all kinds of musicians are welcome. Within the backdrop of music, I meet and serve time with a lot of great musicians with seemingly different styles- but once you are in this space in your mind that you just know the language, you can adapt to play with different people and have a great time. That’s a lot of love, for lack of a better word. (Laughs) I think that is the best way I can describe it.

CM: But is there one particular artist?

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BW: I don’t know, I am really quite open to experience different things, different people. For instance, a few years ago I was part of the tribute band that was playing in Connecticut to honor Dave Brubeck. Unfortunately he passed that week. They decided to still go ahead with the concert in his memory. I had an opportunity to play with his son, Darius Brubeck. We played Take Five and we played with a whole bunch of really heavy jazz cats.

And I had a really really incredible experience the next day, when I went to Long Island, and I played We’re Not Gonna Take It with Twisted Sister.

You talk about a contrast in styles!

(Laughs)That’s where I get most of my enjoyment in this music experience - playing with different people and different genres, different places, and still be myself and have my own individual voice. So that’s pretty exciting.

CM: Now you are famous in two realms.

Is it different as a baseball player than as a musician?

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BW: That’s a really interesting question. Handling fame is about not letting it get to your head. Fame is fleeting and should not be part of who you are and you should not crave it. Fame

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is a byproduct of what you do. I think if you’re trying to be famous by doing something, then you’re doing it for the wrong reasons. With that said, handling fame is quite interesting because I experienced a popularity with one of the best baseball teams in the history of the big leagues, playing with the New York Yankees for all those years. We have an interesting fan base that is very passionate and is very, very strong willed and they are so immersed in the team that they treat you like family whether they know you or not. (Laughs) I have to make sure they have the best experience they can have. Within reason! I mean if you have a thousand people swarming you then I think it may be time to run away.

CM: And fame in the music world?

BW: Music is a little bit different, I think. You connect in a different way.

When you speak in this language of music, you’re dealing with a lot of emotions and the subconscious. “Why do people like music?, and “Why do people like songs?” I think the connection, as strong as it is in sports is even stronger in music. Some of these artists write music that might be the songbook of your life growing up. That has to touch hearts and souls. When you meet fans you can definitely ruin their lives by not being accommodating. My dad and my mom really stressed that. Even when I was a young player in the minor leagues my dad always said, “You have to be nice to the fans. They make you or break you and they’re human too and you have to treat them nice.” And I was always thinking about that- “You have to be nice to fans.”

CM: Now I’m going to turn it around.

People want to meet you ~from your side, is there anyone you would like to meet?

BW: The list is probably longer on my side! Most of the people I would try to meet are already dead! (Laughs) Like Louis Armstrong, Coltrane, Charlie Parker, composers of classical music, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach. What was in their heads that they were able to make such great music and be inspired, what was in their minds? It would be fascinating to meet Babe Ruth, people like that who were bigger than the game and transcendent.

CM: I asked Steven Van Zandt the same question and he laughed at himself because he met everyone he want-

ed to and couldn’t think of anyone he’d want to meet.

BW: Oh my God (big laugh). He probably has a much bigger pool than I do, and resources, because he is an actor, a famous musician, a rock star, so I’m pretty sure that he is pretty accurate in what he’s saying.

CM: Back to music. Do you play any other instruments?

BW: No I have not been trained in other instruments. About two and a half years ago I graduated from the Manhattan School of Music with a degree in Jazz Performance. We had to take a little bit of piano as a compositional tool so I know the rudiments of how to make noise on the piano, but I wouldn’t go out there playing. I’m a pretty decent bass player. My background and my heritage of being Puerto Rican has made me grow up with the syncopated sounds of Latin music so I’ve always been fascinated with percussion and percussion instruments. It has been a steady influence. I kind of play with a percussive sense, meaning that I draw upon those Latin rhythms to play my rhythmic guitar, my solos- it influences everything I do musically.

CM: Speaking of percussion, my husband wants to know if Paul O’Neill is as good on drums as he says he is.

BW: Well if he says he is good, he’s probably not as good! (Laughs) I’m just kidding. I’ll tell you a story about Paul O’Neill. He came to the team in ‘93, in

a trade that sent Roberto Kelly to the Cincinnati Reds and when he came, we didn’t know too much about him. He discovered that in one of those little storage rooms there was a drum set left by Ron Guidry who pitched for the Yankees. Ron never picked it up and the drums became the mainstay of the bowels of the stadium. So, the equipment managers, the grounds crew, they all played them. Paul started playing after batting practice, before the games, during rain delays. I was walking in a hallway toward the cage to get my hitting done and I heard a noise.

I opened the door and it was him playing! So from that moment on I hooked up with him and I brought a small amp in to the storage room. It was just the two of us playing, in rain delays, after batting practice, every time we had free time, we would kind of look at each other, “Should we go jam? Yeah we should go jam!” Richie Sambora showed up one time and it was a really cool thing. Paul is actually a pretty decent drummer He can certainly keep a beat, a steady beat.

He’s not very flashy, he won’t give you all these amazing rolls or anything like that, but he would definitely stay in the pocket and give you good beats to play, definitely.

CM: You wrote many of your songs. Do you enjoy writing as much as performing?

BW: Oh yeah, absolutely. Writing is almost like improvising, you just have all the time in the world to do it. And you have a chance to revise what you do. To me harmony is so fascinating because

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it’s a combination of notes put together to evoke a certain emotion. You can manipulate pitches and sounds to make someone feel happy, or sad, or angry, or pumped up, or melancholic, or somber.

Music has the power to do all of that.

And that’s why I want to get into all those great composers’ heads! You know? (laughs) Most people may never be able to understand the process but they recognize it maybe on a subliminal level.

CM: I’m wondering if you prefer studio recording?

BW: Studio recording is nerve-wracking because there is dead silence and everything has to be perfect. If you make a little mistake in the recording, you will hear it over and over and over again and it will drive you crazy. I feel like, “Why didn’t I fix this!” (Laughs) CM: Baseball, music and you even appeared on Seinfeld!

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CPC Behavioral Healthcare Presents Third Annual Driftwood Cabana Club Beach Volleyball Tournament

The Driftwood Cabana Club invites the public to attend the 2018 Driftwood Cabana Club Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, October 6th at 11:00 a.m. at at 1485 Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright. The tournament is now entering its third year; sponsored by Warshauer Electric, Torcon, Driftwood Cabana Club and Tiki Bar. The event raises funds to support CPC Behavioral Healthcare’s Addiction Recovery Program. Proceeds are allocated to providing life-saving kits of overdose-reversing Narcan along with medication-assisted treatment for teens and young adults seeking to recover from heroin or opioid addiction.

The opioid epidemic has strongly affected New Jersey and Monmouth County in particular. Overdoses are at an all-time high; creating significant need for treatment in the region. Medication-assisted treatment, along with counseling and support, is the evidence-based course of treatment proven effective in helping individuals successfully recover.

Unfortunately, individuals often experience barriers like insurance restrictions and lack of financial resources.

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There are many ways to support this event and help to save lives. Join the growing list of sponsors, recruit a team to play in the tournament, or attend the event and purchase food and beverages at the Tiki Bar, where Driftwood is donating 20% of the proceeds to CPC. Spectators can attend for free.

Donating an item to the gift auction or a contribution to the event is also welcomed. Your support is appreciated and will be helping to make recovery a reality for individuals in our community.

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September is one of my favorite months. The beach and water temps are at their best, the kiddos go back to school and the weather is awesome.

Try and make some of the local events showcased below and enjoy the last of our outstanding area summer treats!

- Donna Beriont 43rd Annual Clearwater Festival September 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft Free, family-friendly event rolls into Lincroft for a weekend celebration of the environment with music, song and summer fun. New Jersey’s oldest and largest music and environmental festival will feature more than 40 local and national musical performers in a variety of styles, from rock and blues to jazz and country, on three stages. Visit njclearwater.org/festival.html

Strut Your Mutt Dog Show September 9 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The Boondocks Fishery, Red Bank The event will include a dog show with prizes in all categories: Best Tail Wag, Most Disobedient, Best Smile, and more. The event will also feature hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, salads, popcorn and refreshments; live music throughout the day; vendors, gift baskets and more. Guests can also attend the Pet Cancer Warriors Parade walking along the riverside promenade. $20 per pet/$10 per spectator. Visit brodiefund.org

Serenity at the Shore, Stories of Survival September 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Drifthouse by David Burke, Sea Bright While the common thread in this talk is about cancer, it is the experience of the story that we all can relate to… and we have all been touched by this disease in some way. What we bring to the table is a platform for all to speak their minds, open their souls and learn from one another. Please take a look at the link to see the incredible women we have speaking and sharing. Tickets $47.99 pp, with wine and cheese and entry into the gift basket raffle, portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mary’s Place.

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3rd Annual Garmany Boom!

September 14 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Cocktail party celebrating life, fashion, and raising awareness for cystic fibrosis through the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Garmany proudly presents the third spectacular year with Boomer Esiason, Phil Simms, Bonnie Bernstein, and more special guests, along with Master of Ceremonies Joe Piscopo. Tickets are $300 pp, visit esiason.org

Red Bank Food and Wine Walk September 16 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Three hours of top tastings from many of Red Bank’s popular dining spots…Must be 21+ to purchase wristband.

Hosted by Red Bank River Center, visit redbank.org.

Historic Battery Lewis Tours September 20-23 & 27-30 - 10 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. Tours start on the hour. Last tour begins at 3:00 p.m.

Middletown Day September 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Croydon Hall, Leonardo Attendees will enjoy fun activities for all ages including a business and community showcase, craft fair, live local music, children’s activities, emergency response demonstrations, a petting zoo, hayrides, flea market, and food court. Visit middletownnj.org/middletownday

Rockfest September 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Featuring 20 different bands playing on two stages in front of the grandstand at Monmouth Park. Some of the top-billed performers include: Brian Kirk and the Jirks, Moroccan Sheepherders, Random Test, and The Matt O’Ree band. Tickets are online for pre-sale at MonmouthPark.com or Sheepherders.com/rockfest for $20 online or $25 at the gate, to benefit HABcore.

Monmouth Day Care Center Touch a Truck!

September 22 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Red Bank Middle School There will be trucks of all different sizes that perform all different jobs. There will be motorcycles for the children to sit on. Firetrucks from different towns. And so much more!!

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Arts & crafts will be available, a Lego station, food, and maybe even an ice cream truck. Music with Mr. Jay will be going on as well as K-9 demonstrations from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department. $20 for a family of 4. Rain or shine. Visit tat2018.bpt.me

in Port Monmouth. Registration begins at 10:00 am and motorcycles go out at 12:00 pm. The ride fee is $20.00 for the rider and $15.00 for a passenger. The 50-mile escorted ride will go through Monmouth and Ocean Counties ending with live music, a barbeque, vendors, 50/50 drawings and more. The ride will benefit Special Olympics of New Jersey.

For more information, visit njkofcmm.com

3rd Annual Antique/Vintage Car Show

Holmdel Harvest Fest

September 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Parker Homestead-1665, Little Silver The Homestead will have its now-running 1941 tractor and the newly acquired 1908 roundabout buggy on display and hope that the pick-up truck will be back from the mechanic in running order as well. There will be a food truck, DJ, certificates for exhibitors, 50/50 drawing and tours of the house. Admission is FREE.

Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival September 30 from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.

White Street Municipal Parking Lot, Red Bank Tons of Oysters...Pints of Guinness, plus Lighter Beers and Wine...Live Music...Great Food. The Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival is a great time for one and all and is fashioned after the 62-year-old Galway Oyster Festival celebrating the opening of the oyster season. Visit redbank.org

Harvest Home Festival September 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel This old-fashioned fair is reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy wagon rides, games and live entertainment.

There are also ongoing crafts demonstrations and a Home & Garden competition. Admission and parking are free.

Apple Festival at Dearborn Market September 29 & September 30 Join in as Dearborn celebrates the arrival of fall with endless bins of apples, hot and cold apple cider, apple pastries, face painting, a petting zoo and fun music! Visit dearbornmarket.com

9th Annual Special Olympics Run September 30 at 10:00 a.m.

VFW Post Port Monmouth Sponsored by NJ Knights of Columbus Motorcycle Ministry The ride starts at the VFW Post #2179, 1 Veterans Lane

October 6 from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Bayonet Farm, Holmdel The day includes food vendors, crafters, beer/wine, live music, wagon rides, pony rides, inflatables, Ferris Wheel, and touch-a-truck.

4th Annual Infinity Event “The Hunt on the Beach” October 6 from 6:30 to 12 midnight Edgewater Beach & Cabana Club, Sea Bright To benefit Tigger House Foundation, which is dedicated to achieving a positive impact by reducing the death rate of heroin and opiate addiction. Visit tiggerhouse.org

AsanaOverboard By the Sea October 7 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Atlantic Club, Manasquan Join in for two hours of “thrivership” yoga with a community of wellness seekers. All levels welcome.

Benefits Kick Cancer Overboard & Mary's Place by the Sea

Two River Theater’s Halloween Ball III October 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Join in for Two River Theater’s annual benefit bash and explore the secret lair of unsound scientists, diabolical doctors and evil geniuses. Costume attire highly recommended. Tickets $200 pp, visit tworivertheater.org

Beauty and the Beach Run for Women November 3 – Expo Open at 7:30 a.m.

Convention Center at Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch This race offers a 5 mile run or a 2.5 mile walk option and was designed by women for women, to raise funds for at-risk disadvantaged children, served by Aslan Youth Ministries.

Runners, walkers and guests are invited to attend the EXPO held inside the Convention Center at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa. Visit beautyandthebeachrun.org

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Finding The Light in 9/11

BY SHANNA POLIGNONE

Lisa Luckett’s life shattered on September 11, 2001. As the first plane struck the World Trade Center, Lisa witnessed America’s greatest tragedy on television as well as her own.

Lisa whispered the words, “Goodbye Teddy, I love you,” surrounded by her close friends as the buildings fell that morning. Her husband Teddy headed to his office at Cantor Fitzgerald earlier that day. As he left the house, the happily married couple said their morning goodbye, calling one another

“soulmates.” Lisa watched him leave, not knowing this would be the last time she would see Teddy.

Though she could have easily fallen into despair, Lisa instead chose to pursue light and positivity in the face of tragedy. In her new book The Light in 9/11 - Shocked By Kindness, Healed By Love, she shares a deeply personal journey of preparation, friends, community, and taking the right steps toward recovery and beginning a new normal.

Lisa met Teddy in the 1980s; both building successful sales careers in New York City. They soon fell in love and began building a life together, which led to the Lucketts moving to New Jersey in 1997.

The couple chose to start a new life in Fair Haven. Lisa and Teddy soon made friends through local events and became actively involved in the community. Though Lisa grew up in Rumson, she admits that she was always attracted to the idea of living in Fair Haven. “Fair Haven is a very special, old-world community,” she said. “You have everything you need, and you only have to leave town to go to the (Rumson) pharmacy.”

Lisa Luckett (right) with friend Amy Milnes of Middletown at River Road Books in Fair Haven at her recent book signing.

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After Teddy’s tragic passing, Lisa decided to find a way to find light in her life rather than sink into despair.

She credits her friends, family, and the community in Fair Haven for sustaining her through this difficult time.

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“It’s a tight-knit community,” Lisa shared. “The unbelievable love, energy, and support was bolstering to me. Fair Haven is a village, and it doesn’t let its people fall. This community saved me.”

Within minutes of the first plane striking, neighbors and friends quickly filled the Luckett home and stood by Lisa’s side. Through this experience, she decided to embrace life as a gift and to not allow Teddy or other 9/11 victims die in vain.

“The loving support that you get is the lifeline that keeps you from falling into the abyss of despair and hopelessness,” Lisa said. “We can’t be stuck there, this life is too great a gift.”

Seventeen years have passed, and she is ready to share her story, as well as her journey to recovery, with the world.

Lisa and Teddy Luckett in the summer of 1999.

CM: Why write this book?

Lisa Luckett (LL): Two questions prompted me to write this book: First, why were we all so emotionally unprepared to handle 9/11? Second, where could we find wisdom to help us through our grief? Over the past 17 years, I immersed myself in learning what had happened. This book is my starting point to share with others what worked for me in my own grief and recovery.

CM: What inspired you to tell such a personal story?

LL: When you have a story you need to tell, you must tell it.

Otherwise, it feels like carrying around something inside of you that should really be out in the world. I want people to know that good can still prevail despite trauma. It can change your perspective to view life as “Why is this happening for me?” instead of “to me.”

CM: What is the book about?

LL: It is not as much about 9/11 as it is about how 9/11 was the catalyst for me to experience remarkable personal growth. It is about finding the light in any trauma; not just 9/11. The tragedy happened 17 years ago-- there is a whole new generation of kids that have been born since then. Though the physical, mental, and emotional wounds are still fresh for many, 2001 is very different than 2018. This book is about the healing power of kindness that I experienced in the wake of tragedy. I want to give that back and put it in action.

CM: What are some ways you put that kindness in action?

Lisa points to a bowl of clay hearts, twisted together in various colors.

LL: Pocket hearts. I decided to make these hearts in memory of a gift given to me in the first few days after 9/11. That gift meant so much to me, because it’s a memory of Teddy’s lighthearted love. He was so playful. I’ve given out approximately 40,000 hearts to date - one at a time, hand-to-hand. When I hand them out, I say “they are a little magic, so don’t be surprised. They are going to bring you luck and love.” It’s such a joy to make them, give them, and see peoples’ reaction. Random acts of kindness can really make a difference.

CM: What was that gift that spurred the idea for the hearts?

LL: I really wanted to go to Ground Zero to find Teddy in the first days after 9/11. However, a house full of people and three children made that nearly impossible. A few days later a friend arrived in my kitchen and said, “Lisa, I was at Ground Zero yesterday searching for Teddy and I had this with me. I want you to have it.” He opened his hand and there was a little silver coin with an angel embossed on It. “It’s a pocket angel,” my friend said. I got full-body chills when I touched it and when I took it from his hand I immediately felt calm. It was like I had been there, it connected me, and I didn’t feel that same overwhelming urge to go to the towers anymore.

that remain in the wake of myself in studying this tragedy. This book lets people into my experience. My home was a revolving door in the first months following September 11. Instead of shutting people out, I let them in and allowed myself to receive.

It allowed them to grieve with me by helping me. It also allowed us to begin to heal together.

CM: What are some mantras you have or sayings that kept you going?

LL: One of the mantras that I have is “choose courage.” Just ten seconds of courage can change anything. Lean into it, because your situation is never as bad as you think it is. There’s also this amazing thing that I call the “godness” - the goodness with one “O.” It is the best of the human spirit that shows up in times of tragedy. People show up. I believe in that as well.

CM: What are you passionate about?

LL: I’m passionate about doing my part to help make the world a better place, understanding the gift that is this life, and staying in balance and enjoying it. I also have a passion for helping other people do that too. I want to be current so that I can be the best parent that I can be. When they are seeking wise counsel, I want to be that for them. My kids are my people and the most important part of my life. My oldest, Jennifer, is 24 and lives in Boston. She’s doing great there, working through her 20s, and doing it perfectly. Billy is 21 and attending Ohio Wesleyan. Timmy is a junior in high school at Salisbury School in Connecticut. Though we’ve all wound up in different places, Fair Haven is still home, for sure. Together, we are still “Team Luckett.”

CM: What’s next for you?

LL: I am looking forward to building a speaking career and taking the show on the road. I want to share the experiences that inspired this book with as many people as I can. This is the first book of three to introduce themes and theories that can show us a beautiful future.

CM: Where can our readers find you?

LL: I’ll be at the Barnes and Noble at Monmouth Mall in Eatontown on September 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. doing a book reading and discussion. It will be a fun time, so I hope to see everyone there! My book is also available through Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and River Road Books.

CM: How are you using your experiences to help others?

LL: I believe I am helping others by sharing truths I’ve learned and living the way that I wish everyone could live. I want to encourage others to love themselves and to set boundaries, so they are not submerged under all the relationships in their lives.

I want to help people see the positive aspects of their lives

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GROWN IN MONMOUTH: GATHERING THE HARVEST & REAPING THE BENEFITS

caret-circle-up Recently, Freeholders Lillian Burry and Tom Arnone were at The Fir Farm in Colts Neck picking hops for Jughandle Brewery in Tinton Falls and Dark City Brewing in Asbury Park. The Fir Farm offers premium, pesticide free, freshly harvested NJ Hops to local breweries and home brewers for the brewing of regionally distinct beer. It also grows Christmas trees and has honey, hazelnuts and cider apples – visit thefirfarm.com. Left to right: Bob Clark (The Fir Farm), Freeholder Tom Arnone, Freeholder Lillian Burry, Chris Hanigan (Jughandle Brewery) and Mickey Clark (The Fir Farm).

caret-circle-up Freeholder Lillian Burry was peach picking at Eastmont Orchards in Colts Neck, also available are nectarines & corn (into September), apples, pumpkins, squash and gourds into October. Check the website for updates on what is available at eastmontorchards.com.

Left to right: David Barclay, Freeholder Lillian Burry and Kyle Reese.

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On September 13, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas will hold a general meeting at Colts Neck Firehouse #2 at 9:30 a.m. Members and guests will enjoy a social hour with coffee and refreshments, a business meeting, a discussion of coming events and a presentation on cyber security given by Yuriah Bailey, VP and Regional Director of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.

The Club will hold its annual autumn brunch on October 11 at 9:30 a.m. at

the stately Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank. The highlight of the event will be a fashion show of seasonal clothing, accessories and jewelry from Chico’s.

The Newcomers and Neighbors Club, founded by Colts Neck resident, Louise Martorana, has an over 40 year legacy of bringing people together.

The club has been instrumental in creating many life-long friendships. The club sponsors many activities such as: book club, gourmet lunch, Bunco, dinner group, movie group, theater group and “Single or Not” group! For more information, call 732.577.0875 or 732.530.9543.

THE POLHEMUS FAMILY CEMETERY & ITS PRESERVATION

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The Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee is hosting a presentation on the preservation of the Polhemus Family Cemetery - circa 1732 to 1857, a family burial ground of Daniel Polhemus, by the Society Of Archaeological Research (SOAR) on September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting room of the Colts Neck Library, Lower Level. There are about 40 stones left. Fifteen stones pre-date 1800 in a heavily wooded Colts Neck area, with many brambles and poison ivy. Dr. Gerry Scharfenberger will also be on hand to talk about cemeteries, and everything you ever wanted to know. For further information, call Lillian Burry, Chair of the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee at 732.462.6888.

Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) invites the public to attend its 20th anniversary potluck barbecue on Saturday, September 15 at 3:00 p.m. The rain-or-shine event will take place at Phillips/ Veterans Memorial Park on Telegraph Hill Road in Holmdel. CILU will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, condiments and cold beverages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

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By Cathy Padilla

If you’re like many other Americans this summer, you’ve been watching NBC’s America’s Got Talent and are rooting for your favorite act to win at the live finale on September 18. As the most watched show on television for the past two months, the variety show brings performers from around the world together to compete for a one-million-dollar prize and the opportunity to perform on stage in Las Vegas. One of the acts that has made it through auditions, judge cuts, and the first live performance is the Angel City Chorale.

Chosen by guest judge Olivia Munn as her Golden Buzzer, which means the act will skip the rest of the audition process and go to the live shows in the program, the 160-member singing group has been leaving audiences cheering and the celebrity judges on their feet applauding.

One member of the Chorale, Kathleen Rubin, is a former Monmouth County resident who graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School and still has strong ties through family and friends in the area.

We caught up with Kathleen between rehearsals for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the country’s favorite programs.

CM: What did it feel like to perform on the first live show of the season?

Kathleen: It was a bit surreal! There are so many of us, so you don’t have the same kind of nerves you would have if performing solo. Plus there was so much waiting around all day and in fact, for months, that when you finally get on stage, it’s over in a flash! It’s about a two-minute version of the song and then you’re done.

So I didn’t really think about the fact that we were performing live for millions of people!!! That being said, the energy in the room is electric and hearing the reactions from the judges was incredible! That they were so moved by our collective voice and the spirit of the group is very powerful.

CM: How did you get involved with Angel City Chorale?

Kathleen: I saw the performance of Africa on on Super Bowl Sunday After returning from a

YouTube Facebook this year. rehearsal

for something else I was involved in, I was killing time before meeting friends to watch the game. It showed up on my feed, or whatever it’s called, and I was absolutely blown away! Then I saw a woman I knew in the group. She and I had worked out together years ago, so I knew the group had to be based close by. I immediately went to the ACC website to find out more about the group and what was involved for auditions, only to find out that THAT DAY was the last day of auditions for the spring season and it was by appointment only! I frantically shot them an email, apologizing for being so late to the game and even going so far as sending a clip of myself singing. Five minutes later I received an email asking if I could be there in about an hour. I was thrilled, grabbed my computer with a track to sing along with, warmed up a little, and went to the audition. When I got home after the football game there was an email welcoming me to ACC! It was crazy…and it was meant to be.

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CM: What do you most enjoy about being part of Angel City Chorale?

Kathleen: I love the sense of community and making beautiful music together. I’ve met some wonderful people and have already made some good friends.

The other aspect I love for myself at the moment, I’m sure it will change, is that I just get to show up and sing purely for the love of it. I’m not responsible for anyone or anything else right now and I cherish that.

CM: What has your interaction been with the judges of AGT, Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel, or host Tyra Banks?

Kathleen: While waiting backstage at one point, Mel B came back and high-fived a group of us before we were about to go on stage for the show. I was first in line, so I had a moment with her. Then when we made the Semi-Finals, at the end of the first live show, the judges came on stage and Simon came up to a group of us and was very relieved we got passed through!

CM: Give us a glimpse behind the scenes at AGT… Kathleen: First of all, everyone involved with the show is incredibly nice and professional. It is a MASSIVE undertaking and they have it down to a science even with the huge number of people in ACC. But it’s very impressive to observe. One thing, you cannot wander around the theater alone. Even moving from floor to floor on the elevators requires an escort and the security is visible everywhere.

CM: What has been the most exciting part of being on AGT? Kathleen: Performing on the Dolby Theatre stage was a thrill, knowing that the Academy Awards are broadcast from the same stage! But most important for me is having the opportunity to spread Angel City Chorale’s message to such an enormous audience. Our message of inclusiveness and supporting diversity through making beautiful music together, building community one song at a time, is so important right now.

CM: What is your connection to Monmouth County?

Kathleen: My family moved to Deal when I was in the 4th grade from Somerset. I graduated from Deal school in 1973. We lived there until I was a senior in high school at RBC, when we moved to Rumson. I moved back to Sea Bright a couple of years after I graduated from Santa Clara University in 1982. I still consider Monmouth County my home and I have many, many dear friends from elementary school, high school, and from living in Sea Bright in the 80s who I try I see whenever I’m in town. My 86-year-old father, Gerard Rubin, still has a place in West End Long Branch and I come back and hang out with him on the Jersey Shore whenever I can!

Actress and Guest Judge Olivia Munn (center) awards Artistic Director Sue Fink and the Angel City Chorale the Golden Buzzer.

Photo credit: Greg Gayne/NBC | 2018 NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Angel City Chorale is an inclusive musical ensemble that reflects the generational, racial, ethnic, cultural, and musical diversity of Los Angeles, California.

Artistic Director Sue Fink founded ACC in 1993 in the world-famous McCabe's Guitar Shop with just 18 singers. They are now over 160 voices strong, with new members joining every year by audition. The supportive environment Sue has created accommodates singers with a wide range of musical training and experience to create a world-class choral sound.

Angel City Chorale introduces Los Angeles audiences to world music and culture, through albums, DVDs and YouTube videos, and the choir shares its music with the world. ACC’s YouTube video of the song Africa has more than 45 million views and counting. The Chorale appears on Christopher Tin’s Grammy-nominated album, The Drop that Contained the Sea and performed the world premiere of that song cycle at Carnegie Hall in 2014. In 2016 the choir recorded Christopher Tin’s new composition Sogno di Volare, the title theme for Civilization VI at Abby Road Studios in London.

Angel City Chorale is committed to bringing music to those whose circumstances have cut them off from the mainstream of society. Every December, the Tour of Hope takes the choir’s holiday concert on the road, offering free performances at homeless shelters, retirement communities, and other social service agencies. In addition to bringing the joy of music, Angel City Chorale donates needed supplies and equipment to these agencies.

For more information on the choir, visit its website angelcitychorale.org and watch the live finale of America’s Got Talent on NBC on September 18, 2018.

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HOLIDAY EXPRESS TO HOST SUNSET BENEFIT CLAMBAKE Enjoy a festive afternoon and bring the summer season to a close by kicking off your shoes and partying on the beach with friends on Sunday, September 16! That evening, Holiday Express will be hosting its 11th annual Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Look for the tremendous tent outside McLoone’s Pier House at 1 Ocean Avenue on the Long Branch boardwalk. Hundreds of guests are expected to join in this celebration widely regarded as one of the best annual fundraising events in the region. Individual tickets are $275 each.

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MARTHA MARY GUILD CELEBRATES 45TH ANNIVERSARY On September 12, the Martha Mary Guild, Parish of Saint Mary’s will be celebrating its 45th Anniversary. Celebrating this special anniversary will be a very special guest of honor - Pastor Emeritus – Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch, a retired priest of the diocese of Trenton, who served as Saint Mary’s Pastor for 23 years. He is an award-winning author of numerous books on parish ministry, the sacraments, Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch will Church history, storytelling, and grace Martha Mary Guild with his homiletics. He is well known presence at its next meeting. both here and abroad.

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Following an afternoon on the fairways and greens, golfers are free to enjoy a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres followed by a gourmet awards dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. Former NFL great Phil Villapiano (Asbury Park High School, Ocean Township High School, veteran of 13 NFL seasons) will be honored at the dinner. Phil played for the Oakland Raiders and was key to their Super Bowl XI victory.

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The Open will benefit the foundation’s “Invest in Student Success” scholarship fund, which provided more than $525,000 in scholarships to nearly 600 students during the 2017-18 school year.

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“Many of these students work full-time to pay for their education, making it difficult to juggle jobs and school simultaneously,” Zeiss said. “The scholarships allow them more time to concentrate on their studies and complete their degree.” Over the past seventeen years, the foundation has provided over $5 million in scholarships to more than 7,000 students.

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The Old Saint Catharine’s Church on Stillwell Road in Holmdel is being restored by the Holmdel Historical Society.

The Society welcomes donations to be used towards the cost of restoring this 140-year-old structure.

Historical Society on Mission to Restore Holmdel Landmark

BY SUSAN MURPHY

The Holmdel Historical Society remains dedicated to continuing its mission to fully restore the nearly 140-year-old Old Saint Catharine’s Church on Stillwell Road. Though it has accomplished much, the next objective is lifting the building marginally in order to stabilize the structure by installing a full masonry foundation.

According to Historical Society President Peter Maneri, the structure dates back to 1879 when Bishop Corrigan dedicated it as the first church in the Morrisville section of Holmdel and the first Catholic church in the township. Members have dedicated themselves to preserving and restoring the structure in order to preserve one of the more important historical landmarks in Holmdel.

Current efforts focus on sanding and staining the exterior to preserve it, followed by the masonry foundation. The original edifice was constructed on and continues to be supported by huge bare wood timbers that have remarkably withstood over a century’s worth of use.

Maneri stated that the stabilization of the building requires a proper foundation. This project will require the services of professionals as well as financial outlays that exceed the Historical Society’s resources. To facilitate the restoration, the Society is requesting assistance from local residents and businesses such as volunteer and monetary donations.

The Society welcomes donations in order to continue the restoring of this historical structure. Donations may be made directly to the Holmdel Historical Society via its website at http://holmdelhistoricalsociety.org using PayPal. All donations are tax deductible as the Society is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Anyone interested in joining the society or learning more about the organization’s current work may attend the next meeting on September 11 in Dr. Cooke’s Medical Building on the grounds of The Holmdel Village School.

The Holmdel Historical Society researches, preserves, and interprets the history and architectural history of Holmdel. According to the history portion of the HHS website, Holmdel Township became a township on February 23, 1857; formed from part of Raritan Township. The first official use of the name “Holmdel” was on January 21, 1830, when the Postmaster General established the Holmdel Post Office.

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“Every Bowl Feeds a Soul”

TEENS, ARTISTS, COOKS HELP FEED COMMUNITIES JBJ Soul Kitchen invites members of the public to participate in its upcoming Empty Bowls Event, on Saturday, September 22 from noon to 7:00 p.m. at 207 Monmouth Street in Red Bank. Participants will assist in offering hundreds of handmade bowls in return for donations to help feed people.

During the rain or shine event, participants will have the opportunity to choose any or as many bowls as they like in exchange for a $20 donation per item. The restaurant will be serving dinner as usual from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments and snacks will be served from noon to 3:00 p.m. The donations provide a meal for someone in the community through JBJ Soul Kitchen. A portion of proceeds will also be allocated to supporting the Art Alliance of Monmouth County.

Initiated by Colts Neck resident and Art Alliance board member Mil Wexler-Kobrinski, the event has proven popular and successful over the past few years. The yearround effort to make bowls requires many hands. Students at Teen Arts workshops each spring are among the most prolific contributors. This year, amateur and professional artists,

many volunteers, and young people from schools and arts programs in both Monmouth and Ocean Counties are joining in.

Gina Navon, a volunteer coordinator for the Art Alliance, says, “We are all humbled by our good fortune, and present this reminder to the world that there are still many among us

who struggle for this simple basic human need: food.”

Wexler-Kobrinski, is a ceramic artist and painter. Her MFA thesis project focused on Empty Bowls, a project of Imagine/RENDER, a 501(c)(3) organization that fosters an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The mission is to create positive and lasting

change through the arts, education, and projects that build community.

Soul Kitchen was founded by Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi. The JBJ Soul Kitchen, a program of the JBJ Soul Foundation, is a community restaurant featuring fresh, healthy ingredients. Soul Kitchen serves meals to in-need customers through volunteer work and to paying customers through donation.

The Art Alliance of Monmouth County is a non-profit, memberowned and operated gallery and studio in Red Bank, whose mission is to promote the advancement of the visual arts and provide exhibition, studio and classroom space. Monmouth Arts is the official county arts agency of Monmouth County whose mission is to enrich the community by inspiring and fostering the arts. The annual Monmouth Teen Arts Festival invites all teens ages 13-19 in the county to experience professional critiques in their artistic disciplines, fun and interactive workshops (including the most popular workshop, Empty Bowls with Mil), peer performances, and exhibitions.

THE BOONDOCKS FISHERY TO HOST DOG SHOW BENEFITING LOCAL CHARITY The Boondocks Fishery will be hosting the Strut Your Mutt dog show on Sunday, September 9 at 1 Wharf Avenue in Red Bank from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Brodie Fund, which raises money to offer financial assistance to families who have pets fighting cancer. The event will include a dog

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Tickets are priced at $20 per dog, with advance registration required, and $10 per spectator. Tickets, dog registration, category information, and waivers are available at thebrodiefund.org. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is scheduled for October 16, 2018.

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HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2018 INDUCTEES Mater Dei Prep, Middletown, and the Mater Dei Prep Alumni Association announced this year’s inductees to the Mater Dei Prep Hall of Fame. The Mater Dei Prep Hall of Fame honors members of the Seraph community for their extraordinary co-curricular accomplishments, distinguished achievement in their respective fields, extraordinary service and support of their alma mater, and team state championships. All nominations are reviewed by the Hall of Fame Nominating Committee and final honoree selections are made by the Mater Dei Prep Hall of Fame Committee. The Hall of Fame Class of 2018 will be honored on Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck.

• Cindy Dwyer, Director of Performing Arts Institute • Ryan Lino ’07 • Donald E. Froude ’74 – Lifetime Achievement • Dr. Joseph Buzzanco ’78 P’13,’16 – Extraordinary Service • Maria Buzzanco P’13,’16 – Extraordinary Service • Cathy Daniels ’79 – Extraordinary Service • Kathryn McLaughlin ’72 – Extraordinary Service • Ellen Poole ’72 – Extraordinary Service • Bill Dickinson P’77,’78,’81,’83,’84,’86 • 2008 Mater Dei Prep State Championship

Varsity Softball Team For more information on the Mater Dei Prep Hall of Fame Ceremony, please visit materdeiprep.org/page/alumni/hall-of-fame-ceremony

MONMOUTH REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORS COMMUNITY LEADERS The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2018 Beacon of Excellence Awards this July; honoring outstanding community leaders at Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro. The awards honor individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding community enrichment initiatives through service, leadership and achievement.

association with these outstanding individuals. We’re invested in the communities we serve, and when we see leaders in our communities making such a positive impact, we want to recognize and celebrate that.”

For more information on the MRCC and its upcoming events, visit monmouthregionalchamber.com.

“This list of recipients embodies the spirit of the Beacon of Excellence,” said MRCC Executive Director David M. Salkin. “Their commitment and efforts enrich us all.”

The Beacon of Hope Award was given to POAC – Parents of Autistic Children; Beacon of Light Award to S/Sgt Eduardo Santiago; Non-Profit Organization of the Year to Kick Cancer Overboard; Business Ambassador of the Year to Glen J. Dalakian, Sr. of Colt’s Neck Business Association; Corporate Good Neighbor Award to New Jersey Natural Gas; President’s Award to Sherilyn Przelomski; Public Servants of the Year to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden and New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal; Community Service Award to Bayshore Senior Health Education and Recreation Center; and Young Professional of the Year Award to Alexandra Imtanios.

MRCC President Bernice Lopez added, “The Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce takes pride in our

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(Top row, left to right) – Beacon of Hope – Gary Weitzen from Parents of Autistic Children; Public Servant Award – Vin Gopal; Business Ambassador – Glen J. Dalakian Sr.; Non-Profit Organization – Kick Cancer Overboard, Founders DonnaLyn Giegerich & Ted Friedli (Bottom row, left to right) – Community Service Award – Bayshore Senior Health, Education and Recreation Center, Pat McCarthy; Corporate Good Neighbor – New Jersey Natural Gas, Amy Cradick-VP of Government Affairs & Policy; Young Profession Award – Alexandra Imtanios; President’s Award – Sherilyn Przelomski (Not pictured) – Beacon of Light – Staff Sergeant Eduard Santiago, United States Army & Public Servant Award – Sheriff Shaun Golden (Photo Credit: Mark Lamhut)

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The dates for the 19th Annual Colts Neck Library Art Show and Sale begin with the Preview party on Friday, October 5th, and opening weekend October 6th and 7th and the following weekend, October 13th and 14th.

All work must be new, original art work done by artists residing, or previously residing, in Colts Neck. Pieces must be framed, and ready to be hung with a wire across the back. No hanging tabs accepted! This is for the safety and security of hanging your work. Canvas may be unframed if the sides are gallery finished with no staples visible. We are limiting large art work to 1 per artist (over 20x24).

Each piece of work must be labeled on the front visible to viewers with name of artist, title, and price. Most artists use a business card for this.

You may also give us an artist bio to have visible during the show.

If you wish to display and sell portfolio pieces, you must bring your own bin to hold your work.

20% of purchase price is donated to the Friends of the Colts Neck Library foundation. If you should have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Michele Battista at mybattista@verizon.net, Eileen Petruch at 732.547.0387 or 1queeneileen@gmail.com, or Mil Wexler at milwexler@hotmail.com.

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SEPTEMBER SPECIAL CHILDREN’S EVENTS All Ages Welcome | Registration Required

The School Bus Waits for You | September 12th at 4:00 p.m.

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Colts Neck Library is located at 1 Winthrop Drive in Colts Neck and can be reached at 732.431.5656. All programs are free and open to the public. Be sure to “like” Colts Neck Friends of The Library on Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest.

OceanFirst Foundation Awarded Monmouth Museum a $2,500 Grant

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The Monmouth Museum has received its $2,500 Arts & Cultural Grant from OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River.

The grant will sponsor the Museum’s Green Arts Studio Arts Education Program located in the Museum’s Becker Children’s Wing. This Museum Studio brings out the artist in children of all ages as they work with recycled materials to create amazing works of art to take home or leave their creation to be displayed in the studio’s gallery space. MMKIDS theme craft choices are offered daily at the studio’s “Creation Station” and weekly “ArtHour” workshop every Wednesday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a teaching artist in the studio. This popular Maker Space fosters creativity as children discover new crafting experiences include printmaking, origami, STEM centered art projects, jewelry making, painting with watercolors and sculpture and more.

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Every November the Green Arts Studio is home to the Holiday Cards for Heroes Campaign that is held in collaboration with the Jersey Shore Chapter of the Red Cross, Monmouth and Ocean County elementary schools and our visitors. This community effort annually delivers over 500 unique and heartfelt cards created by children and families for active service military in all branches of the United States Armed Forces, many of whom are overseas or recovering in military hospitals.

In the past decade, the Monmouth Museum has received over $30,000 from Ocean First Foundation. “We applaud OceanFirst’s support of the local arts and cultural organizations in our community. The Foundation’s donation will enable us to enrich the programs that the Museum provides to over 50,000 visitors annually,” said Avis Anderson, Executive Director of the Monmouth Museum.

For more information about the Monmouth Museum exhibitions and programs, visit monmouthmuseum.org or call 732.747.2266. You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Monmouth Park Race Track, Kathy Goullet and Ron Gillaspie named 2018 Leading Lights Gala Honorees

FCS proudly announces that it will honor two outstanding volunteers at the Leading Lights Gala on Saturday, October 27 at the Navesink Country Club (NCC). Former FCS board member Kathy Goullet and former FCS Golf Classic co-chair Ron Gillaspie will be honored alongside long-time community partner, Monmouth Park Race Track.

Haven, Ron holds a BS degree in Business Administration from Montclair State University and an insurance producer license in New Jersey and Florida with a CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) designation. He lives in Monmouth Beach with his wife Kathy and son, Ryan, who is following in his father’s footsteps to become a volunteer with the FCS Golf Classic.

The agency will also honor Monmouth Park Race Track for its contributions to FCS; most significantly for its involvement with Operation Sleighbells. In 2015 FCS was without a place to hold its annual holiday gift giving drive. The agency’s Long Branch office is too small to accommodate the large volume of toys, books, clothes and infant necessities collected during the month of December, and without additional space, the number of children served by Operation Sleighbells would have to be During her tenure, Kathy served on the board’s programs greatly reduced. and Strategic Planning Committee, the Agency Advancement Committee, and as Chair of the Board Development Monmouth Park Race Track came to the rescue - generously Committee. She also volunteered with Operation Sleighbells, donating over 5,000 square feet of heated, lighted space served on gala committees, and initiated a “Ladies Night for FCS to use so that volunteers could sort and distribute Out” fundraiser hosted at her own women’s boutique, at thousands of gifts. The park also donated tables, chairs, Lotus Way in Fair Haven. Kathy was also an active volunteer clothing racks, and hangers. When it snowed on distribution with the Junior League of Monmouth County, the Alliance day, the park shoveled the walks and plowed the parking lots of Neighbors, 180 and the Fair Haven Business Association. to make it safe for everyone. This incredible donation over the A Rumson native and a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High past three years has enabled the agency to provide holiday joy School and New York University, Kathy says she is most proud to nearly 4,000 area children and their families. of her four children and two beautiful grandchildren.

The Leading Lights Gala is FCS’s largest annual fundraiser Honoree Kathy Goullet recently stepped down from the FCS board of directors after eleven years of dedicated service.

She recalls her first introduction to FCS through her children who participated in Operation Sleighbells while students at Rumson Country Day School. Later she served on the FCS gala committee, and in 2007, was named to the agency’s board of directors.

Honoree Ron Gillaspie has also been a long-time supporter of FCS, participating in the annual FCS Golf Classic for more than fifteen years and co-chairing the event for ten years.

The Golf Classic raises an average of $40,000 each year to support FCS programs and services. Ron is particularly proud of the money raised to fund the agency’s Medicaid Application Assistance Program (MAAP) which helps people complete the complicated MLTSS application.

with proceeds supporting essential community programs and services. These include protection for vulnerable adults, home care for seniors in need, and school-based volunteer programs that promote child wellbeing.

The Gala will include a cocktail hour, 50-50 raffle, live and silent auctions, and dining and dancing to the music of New Life Crisis.

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Inspiration, Opportunity & Experience Expanded at the 3rd Annual Monmouth Film Festival

ONCE AGAIN THE MONMOUTH FILM FESTIVAL joined together independent artists and moved audiences on emotional journeys through the finest feature and short films produced from all regions of the globe! This year at Two River Theater in Red Bank, the Monmouth Film Festival attendance multiplied in historical numbers, skyrocketing from its beginning years; offering this year more opportunities for networking, education, and experiencing incredible cinema.

The Festival received specially written endorsements from many distinguished State and local dignitaries including our Governor, Phil Murphy.

The festival kicked off on August 10th with an industry networking event and the sold-out New Jersey Premiere of the homegrown documentary A Shot In The Dark. The opening night film premiere began with appearances from special guests Senator Vin Gopal, and Monmouth County Freeholders Thomas Arnone and Patrick Impreveduto. The County Freeholders and State Senator were proud to present to the festival and its founder, Nicholas Marchese, County and State Proclamations, commending and recognizing Marchese and the organization for the impact and importance of the Monmouth Film Festival's mission to promote, connect, and educate artists of all backgrounds and generations. The New Jersey Premiere of A Shot In The Dark had attendees lined up out the doors of

the Two River Theater, waiting on the Red Carpet over two hours before the screening began - including waitlist hopefuls who eagerly wanted to find a seat. The screening featured a special Q&A with the Director Chris Suchorsky, Anthony Ferraro and Pat Smith, among others from the film. The Hollywoodstyle Red Carpet Networking Event was filled with Industry guests including Theo of Red Bank (The MFF Red Carpet Sponsor), The New York Film Academy, NJ TV & Film Commission, John Marino Rentals, Backstage, FujiFilm, and many more members of the press, artists, and talent agencies. Special guests included “Love it, or List it” star Eric Eremita, 94.3FM Radio Hosts Gino D and Stephanie Coskey, and the host of “The Wiseguyz Show”, Billy Gagootz.

On August 11th aspiring filmmakers, students, movie afficionidos, and guests took their seats for the 90-minute Industry Film Panel (sponsored by the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation), on the Two River Theater main-stage. The special panel was comprised of moderator Bryan DeNovellis (nine-time Emmy nominated Anchorman), David Schoner (NJ Film Commission), Allison Vanore (Emmy nominated Producer), Ellen Su (Animation Director), Roger Del Pozo (Casting Director), Marissa Crespo (Entertainment Lawyer), and David Sperling (Emmy nominated Director of Photography). The discussion was geared toward audience engagement, allowing back and forth

conversation between attendees and the panel, breaking down the fourth wall of the secrets of the industry. The questions ranged from how to break into the industry, entertainment laws, editing, producing, and distributing an independent film or TV series.

Among the outstanding films, guests, and VIP festivities, the New York Film Academy also set up shop for worldrenown workshops offered free of cost for Monmouth Film Festival attendees.

These packed house workshops gave interested artists and curious minds first row and hands-on access to topics including Producing, Casting & Acting, Special Directing Techniques, and The Business of the Film Industry. All who attended left with an abundance of new tips and techniques, boasting incredible reviews and feedback about this priceless experience imported from Los Angeles and New York City, right in our own backyards.

As the weekend of top-films progressed, VIPs, distinguished guests, and featured filmmakers were able to relax and connect in the Investors Bank VIP Lounge, which was catered with fine cuisine. These guests also took exclusive visits to the Salon Concrete touch-up room, receiving a quick makeover or fixup in between a busy day of movies and with the largest Red Carpet Step & Repeat in New Jersey, you’ll want to look good for the cameras (and there were a lot of them)!

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ABOVE: The Q&A for “A Shot In The Dark” with director Chris Suchorsky and film subjects Pat Smith and Anthony Ferraro. (Photo Credit Daniel Buckley)

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The 2018 Industry Panel. Featuring (left-right), Allison Vanore, David Sperling, Ellen Su, Bryan DeNovellis, Roger Del Pozo, Marissa Crespo, and David Schoner. Photo Credit Daniel Buckley

On the Red Carpet - 94.3 The Point Hosts Stephanie Coskey and Gino D. Photo Credit Tom Zapcic

On the Red Carpet - Host of “The Wiseguyz Show” Billy Gagootz (Right), and friend Carmine.

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On the Red Carpet - Star of HGTV’s “Love it, or List it”, Eric Eremita and family. Photo Credit Tom Zapcic

Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna addressing the crowd prior to presenting the Emerging Filmmaker Award at the 2018 Monmouth FIlm Festival Awards Ceremony. Photo Credit Daniel Buckley

“We did something very spectacular this year. Not only did we create more opportunities for current and aspiring filmmakers in our community and across the world, we built upon the current ones and expanded those to reach even more corners of the industry and artists who are looking for their next steps,” said festival founder Nicholas Marchese.

“This festival does something extremely unique compared to others and second to none. We create a platform where all artists, from all backgrounds, receive the fair and equal opportunity to be recognized and rewarded, and that we will always continue to deliver on”. An important component to the foundation of the Monmouth Film Festival is to

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On the Red Carpet - Freeholder Pat Impreveduto, Senator Vin Gopal, and Monmouth Film Festival founder Nick Marchese. Photo Credit Tom Zapcic

present filmmakers and their work the respect and high-quality screening atmosphere they rightly deserve.

Filmmakers traveled from all across the country and globe including California, Texas, Florida, Canada, Germany, Taiwan, Japan (to name a few), and were highly impressed as the festival delivered a first-class event - a stand out amongst most festivals and equal to the major events, local and abroad.

The Festival concluded with the 2018 Awards Ceremony, honoring the best films in multiple categories. Special awards included $1,000 of rentals at JMR (John Marino Rentals), and a $5,000 scholarship for any one-week filmmaking course at any New York Film

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“Bob’s Burgers” voice Actor & Comedian, John Roberts, addressing the crowd along with some jokes prior to presenting the Best New Jersey Film Award at the 2018 Monmouth FIlm Festival Awards Ceremony.

Academy campus. Special speakers and award presenters included the voice of Linda from the hit animated TV Show Bob’s Burgers, actor and comedian John Roberts, the honorable Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna, and State Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, all who shared their evening with the Monmouth Film Festival and continually recognized and commended the high level of organization and quality the Festival team put into this year’s program and production.

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The Middletown Little League Major Division All Stars won the NJ State Championship by a score of 4-1 against Elmora Little League from Elizabeth NJ on Monday, July 30, 2018. The 2018 NJ State Little League Tournament, also known as the Joe Graziano State Tournament, was hosted this year by the Secaucus Little League at its Little League complex in Buchmuller Park, Secaucus, NJ. Photo: Team Coaches and players left to right: Back Row left to right: Coach Al Delia, Manager Tim Naughton, Coach Doug Quardt. Players left to right (all rows): #5 Brody Tacca, #2 Leland Ossner, #16 Jason Quardt, #4 Matthew Sheehan, #11 Timmy Naughton, #12 Alfred Delia, #9 Kevin Toth, #10 James Finer, #8 Joseph Wall, #7 Dylan Passo, #3 Reid Tully, #6 Dylan Briggs, #13 Gaetano Alfano.

Holmdel Hurricanes Capture Championship The Holmdel Hurricanes summer swim team captured the 2018 Monmouth County Swim Conference Championship following an undefeated season. This marks the first time in thirteen years that Holmdel has captured the title.

“I am so proud of them,” said Head Coach Sean McGrath. “The team exceeded expectations by beating longtime rival Freehold to end the season as the undefeated Monmouth County Swim Conference champs.”

The Hurricanes compete for the Holmdel Swim Club and

is comprised of 141 children ages 6-18, from several local towns. The Monmouth County Swim Conference also includes teams from Hazlet, Marlboro, Freehold YMCA, Candlewood and Monmouth Heights swim clubs.

Bob Ward, Holmdel’s Recreation Director, said, “The swim team takes a tremendous amount of time and dedication of the coaches, swimmers and especially the parents. I would like to thank everyone for a great season and congratulations to the team on their title.”

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Colts Neck Cougars 13u Team Wins Baseball Tournament The Colts Neck Cougars 13u baseball team earned their third championship this July by winning their bracket of the Sports at the Beach-Rehoboth, Delaware Tournament in Georgetown, DE. The Cougars beat The Hit Club (CT) 10-3, Hardball (NY) 7-1, and Diamond Baseball Academy (PA) 2-1 in the exciting championship game. The tournament had 20 teams from six states. The Cougars are coached by head coach Don Johnson as well as assistants Scott Mavica and Tony Sasso.

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A Growing Sport in Monmouth County – Rhythmic Gymnastics Jersey Shore Rhythmic Illusions in Middletown is a 501(c)(3) and 509a2 The organization provides numerous scholarships and offers various nonprofit and charitable organization dedicated to providing Monmouth types of classes. Many of their gymnasts have competed around the County girls and young women with the opportunity to participate in country in places like Maui, California, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Maryland. Their hope for 2019 is rhythmic gymnastics at a low cost. to compete in Spain, and in Australia in 2020. For more information call Rhythmic gymnastics, an Olympic discipline, features gymnastics and 732.492.6267 or visit rhythmicillusions.org. dance in a routine set to music with five hand apparatus: ribbon, rope, ball, hoop, and clubs. Formed in 2004, Jersey Shore Rhythmic Illusions has grown from three girls to 120 registered athletes.

The Boston Cup Invitational, Massachusetts. March 2018. Pictured from left to right: Annika Sharp of Holmdel, Rebekah Falls of Belford, Susanna Falls of Belford, Katarina Falls of Belford, and Nicolette Durso of Staten Island.

The Hawaiian Sunset Invitational, Maui, Hawaii. March 2018. Pictured from left to right: (top row) Victoria Scala of Morganville, Michaela Cruz-Beck of Keyport, Jessica Kuleshov of Holmdel, Grace Devane of Maui, Devyn Gruber of Maui, Sofia Mallari of Maui, Molly Abbud of Belford, Mary Abbud of Belford, Breanna Briggs of Tinton Falls, Faith Abbud of Belford, and Sarah Fedak of Leonardo. Pictured from left to right (bottom row): Valencia Torres of Middletown, and Marley Hooper, Emi Burman, and Cecelia Delgado of Maui.

The 2018 Lincroft Little League Senior Division All-Stars won the NJ State Championship on July 14, 2018 by defeating Vernon by a score of 14-4.

Photo: Team shown left to right is Manager Ron Antonelli, Coach Mike Cowell, Patrick Eagone, Ron Antonelli, Berkeley Little League President Jon Bentivegna, Chris Lotito, Michael Keenan, Joe Stanzione, Thomas DeMarco, Kyle Garrity, Michael Barbara, Aaron Stillitano, Michael Cowell, Brendan Antonelli, Jake Rutkowski, Joseph Matthews, and Coach Anthony Eagone.

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The Colts Neck Sports Foundation launched its first of many Girls Lacrosse Clinics from August 7 through August 10. The clinics, led

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The Community YMCA Swim Team Wins National Championship Men’s Team Captures First Place, Women Swim to Second & Coach Receives Recognition

The Community YMCA’s Aquarockets swim team captured first place overall at the 2018 YMCA Long Course National Championship, which took place July 30 through August 3, at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD.

Carnevale, Matt Chang, Dylan Citta, Sean Cook, Finn Cuozzo, Spencer Davis, Gabby DeVirgilio, Nicole Dado, Matthew D'Elia, Ben Dupree, Ryan Foreback, Morgan Fuerbacher, Ginger Hansen, Natalie Heim, Victoria Ireland, Megan Judge, Shannon Judge, Grace Kayal, Arabella The men’s team took first place and the women's team finished in second Lee, Mary Mahoney, Mitchell Malakhov, Dimitri Maldonado, Taylor place, while Head Coach Jack Caucino of Point Pleasant was honored Marjamaa, Caroline McGann, Issac Mercado, Caroline Monaghan, as Coach of the Meet. The national championship team practices at the Maile Mora, Julia Nappi, Casey O'Hagan, David Perez, Maddie Piasecki, Leah Policari, Sammy Rennard, Theo Rennard, Paul Retterer, Red Bank YMCA and at Camp Zehnder in Wall Township.

Quinn Rinkus, Marie Schobel, Skylar Shafritz, Emma Shaughnessy, The women's 200-meter medley consisting of Marie Schobel of Sea Girt, Abby Shaw, Haley Stamberger, Aiden Smires, Richie Trentalange, Kevin Emma Shaughnessy of Colts Neck, Ginger Hansen of Holmdel, and Truscio, Max Walther, Joey West, Katie Wright, Connor Wright, Jessica Megan Judge of Marlboro, captured first place and set a new national Zebrowski, and Emily Zimmerman. record with a time of 1:57.19.

The Aquarockets compete in the National YMCA Swimming and Diving Two swimmers captured individual national championships. Marie and the United States Swimming organizations. A program of The Schobel, 18, a 2018 graduate of Manasquan High School, won Community YMCA’s Family Health & Wellness Center in Red Bank, the the 50-meter backstroke, tying the national record with a time of team consists of 300 swimmers ranging in age from 6 to 18, and is led 29.09. She will be attending Pennsylvania State University this fall. by full-time and part-time professional coaches, who are supported by Richie Trentalange, 16, of Middletown, swam to a first-place victory the Red Bank Swim Team Parent Association. in the 50-meter breaststroke. He will be a junior this fall at the Marine More information on the Aquarockets swim team and team highlights Academy of Science and Technology at Sandy Hook. at the national championship meet in Maryland can be found at In all, 54 swimmers on the team qualified to compete at the national meet. aquarockets.com or www.TheCommunityYMCA.org.

They are: Hunter Adams, Erika Brown, Ryan Burke, Caylie Cardona, Leo The evening event will include open bar and exclusive sports packages only available during the live auction. Attendees can listen to Jim tell stories of playing youth sports in Colts Neck, working at Delicious Orchards, and caddying at Battleground Country Club. All proceeds from the evening will be used for capital improvements to Colts Neck Youth Sports Facilities.

Individual tickets are $175, Priority Table is $1500 and Premium Tables can be purchased for $2500 with a 8:30 VIP Cocktail Hour. (All tables seat 10).

The Colts Neck Sports Foundation (CNSF) invites guests to join them at the Battleground Country Club on Friday, September 28 to “Preserve Our Past while Preparing for Our Future” by honoring CBS Sportscaster and Colts Neck native Jim Nantz as the inaugural inductee to the CNSF’s Wall of Fame.

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Fundraiser Held to Benefit Catholic Charities Programs in Monmouth County

Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities Chair, Anthony Tamburri, pictured left is joined by Change Your Latitude Event Co-Chairs, Valarie DeFelice, center, and Barbara Willis, right.

The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, hosted its Margaritaville-themed Change Your Latitude fundraiser on July 21, 2018 at the Belmar Fishing Club. The event raised nearly $50,000 for programs that will benefit hundreds of individuals and families throughout Monmouth County.

Change Your Latitude Co-Chair, Valarie DeFelice said, “We are so grateful for the many local businesses in Belmar, Manasquan, Red Bank and Spring Lake, as well as our event underwriters and sponsors, for their support and generosity.” She added, “The funds raised will benefit individuals and families in our local communities, regardless of religious affiliation, by helping them achieve self-sufficiency and restoring hope to their lives.”

Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, The Churchin Group LLC, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Durso, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Garley, Alice Jones, Gateway Licensing, The Parish of St. Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powderly, Saker ShopRites, St. Catharine’s-St. Margaret’s Parish, Two River Community Bank, Wakefern Food Corp./ShopRites, John Marshall, Esq. and Chryssa Yaccarino, Esq. and the Hon. Ronald L. Reisner, J.S.C. Monmouth County Catholic Charities will host its next fundraiser, a Christmas Market, on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Manasquan River Golf Club. The festive market will feature specialty vendors selling unique gifts, clothing and accessories. A portion of the sales will be donated to Catholic Charities programs in Monmouth County.

Catholic Charities programs in Monmouth County include: Beacon For more information or to become involved with the Monmouth County House - a transitional group home for homeless youth ages 17-21; Board of Catholic Charities, contact Board Chair, Anthony Tamburri at Family Growth - providing treatment for children who have been victims aptamburri@gmail.com. of abuse; Linkages - providing transitional housing and other services for families who might otherwise be homeless; and Monmouth Counseling providing counseling services for children and families.

The event featured a silent auction, including donated items from local businesses. Red Bank’s A.H. Fisher Diamonds donated the featured item of the night, a Belle Étoile bracelet. Better Housekeeping, also located in Red Bank, donated a wine refrigerator. The Fisher (A.H. Fisher Diamonds) and Balforte (Better Housekeeping) families have been supporters of Monmouth County Catholic Charities for more than 20 years. Other businesses that made generous donations include: Improved Health Solutions, Manasquan, Bungalow Road, Avon and Coral Cove, Charleston Shoes, Dandy Canine, Driftwood Coffee Shop, Whimsicality, and Egans Liquors - all located in Spring Lake.

Event underwriters were The Allied Group, Circle BMW and Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Griffin. Top level sponsors included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Guyler, the Ray Catena Family of Dealerships and the Sylvia family.

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