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e will never forget the day. day. forget the

On September 11, 2001 our nation was shaken to its very core. We all remember where we were, what we were doing, and who we were with when the World Trade Center towers went down. Yet what was meant for evil, our country has transformed into an emblem of solidarity and perseverance.

On September 11, 2016, Colts Neck Community Church commemorated the 15-year anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attacks with a memorial service for the town of Colts Neck.

The evening was highly attended with over 325 people present. This included the leaders of all the towns’ churches, Colts Neck Mayor Tom Orgo and township committee members,

Colts Neck’s First Responders, Monmouth County Freeholders Lillian Burry, Serena DiMaso, Tom Arnone, and Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.

Colts Neck Community Church’s Pastor, Chris Durkin, began the service by welcoming all the visitors and Reverend Scott Brown of Colts Neck Reformed Church offered a poignant and thoughtful opening prayer. The Colts Neck Boy Scouts raised the American flag as Captain Jay Steingold, Commander of Naval Weapons Station Earle, lead the pledge of allegiance. The national anthem was beautifully performed by John’s Crossing and Absolute Music and the service included inspiring music from the Atiles Sisters, a 9/11 testimony from Gilda Healy of Middletown, a Scripture reading from Colts Neck Community Church’s Associate Pastor Jim Quigley and a prayer of protection for

our first responders. Pastor Chris encouraged the audience during his message, “The cross standing in the heart of the devastation on 9/11 reminds us, even in the face of unspeakable violence, God’s grace is present.”

The evening concluded with a beautiful candle lighting memorial. The crowd was invited to stand and process by Colts Neck’s 9/11 Memorial as they paid respect to those who lost their lives on that tragic day.

This memorial service was a reminder that we must never forget the lives that were lost and the heroic sacrifices that were made.

Jim Schatzle with his mother Charlotte and his two sons, Jimmy and Jack, stand in front of Colts Neck’s 9/11 Memorial

Colts Neck Community Church Pastor Chris Durkin (left) and Colts Neck Mayor Tom Orgo (right) – stand with the Atiles Sisters (http://theatilessisters.com)

Back row, left to right: Colts Neck Community Church Pastor Chris Durkin, Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Freeholder Tom Arnone, Captain Jay Steingold, Colts Neck Reformed Church Reverend Scott Brown, Freeholder Lillian Burry, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Colts Neck Committeeman Russell Macnow, Colts Neck Committeman J.P. Bartolomeo, Colts Neck Mayor Tom Orgo and Glen Dalakian. Front row: Colts Neck Boy Scouts.

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STORY SUSAN MURPHY

On September 11, 2016 Holmdel Mayor

the Memorial. Those who lost their lives

her the most comfort. “So the whole theme

Eric Hinds, members of the Township

on 9/11 were Christopher E. Allingham,

of this song lies in the lyric ‘this will never

Committee,

Police

Paul V. Barbaro, Evan Jay Baron, Michael

define me’. For the last 15 years all anyone

Department Honor Guard, The Friendly

P. LaForte, Chih Min "Dennis" Foo, Robert

has ever cared about regarding my story

Sons of Shillelagh Bagpipe Band, and

L. Horohoe, Jr., Matthew Picerno, Gregory

is the fact that I was affected by 9/11. The

Francesca Picerno were joined by family,

M. Preziose, Gregg Reidy, Eric Adam

reporters that have interviewed me over the

friends, county officials, and many local

Stahlman, Eric T. Allen – FDNY, Peter Paul

years have always focused on the tragedy

organizations to honor those residents and

Apollo, Brett T. Bailey, Dominick E. Calia,

and not the resilience that came after. What

relatives who lost their lives on September

Lt. Peter Louis Freund – FDNY, Frederick

I really wanted to accomplish with this song

11, 2001.

K. Han, Brendan M. Lang, Rosanne P. Lang,

was to prove the point that I and all of the

Robert Scandole, Jr., Eric Steen and James

other victims of this act of terrorism are so

J. Straine, Jr.

much more and have so many more stories

the

Holmdel

Mayor Eric Hinds spoke to those in

attendance. “For all of us here today and

changed our world. This year marks its

9/11 Memorial Service, lost her brother-

Francesca

15th anniversary and is a day we will never

in-law Paul V. Barbaro on 9/11. A year after

Tuesday’s

forget. Despite the damage that was done

the tragedy, she began working with the

organization

on that early September morning, we as

Mayor, township committee, and families

impacted by terrorism. Over the years,

Americans were in no way defeated. Most

in planning a special monument. In 2004,

Francesca said the benefits of being a

of us knew these victims. They were our

the Holmdel 9/11 Memorial was dedicated.

part of this group has been life-changing,

family, our neighbors, our coworkers, and

It stands 9 feet tall by 11 feet wide and was

transformative, and allowed her to be

our friends. Regardless of our political

made from 90,000 pounds of black granite.

comfortable and free. When asked in what

beliefs, we come together today and are one

The two upturned hands at the top of the

way this year’s Memorial Service impacted

in sorrow. No memorial and no words will

memorial convey that we are all in God’s

her most, she replied, “The Memorial

ever fill the hole left in our hearts from these

hands, according to Holmdel artist Kyle

Service was really done beautifully. I think

losses. I call on you today as Americans

Galante who designed them. Hettler said

it was simple and just right. However, the

to remember the 2,996 innocent lives

each part of the memorial has a special

bagpipes just get to me every time. We had

that were cut short and the unwavering

meaning which is described on a granite

them at my father’s funeral so every time

American spirit that prevailed over such a

plaque near the memorial. She also noted

I hear them, I experience a bit of PTSD.

great tragedy.”

that letters written to their loved ones by

Outside of that, though, I do think bagpipes

the families are encased and buried inside

are very beautiful and patriotic to listen to.

the monument.

I just wish this tragedy didn't really ruin

William Allingham, who lost his son

Christopher Allingham on 9/11, gave the

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to tell outside of the one story.”

for all Americans, September 11th forever

Lisa Hettler, who organized this year’s

Besides singing the National Anthem

became

Children, that

involved a

supports

with

non-profit families

that for me.”

Invocation. Francesca Picerno, now 24,

was only nine years old when she lost her

and leading everyone in the singing of

The final portion of the Memorial

father Matthew Picerno. She was invited

“God Bless America, Francesca Picerno,

Service involved the Boy Scouts and Girl

to sing the National Anthem, and later led

a professional singer, also gave a moving

Scouts of Holmdel. Lisa Hettler shared,

the singing of “God Bless America.” As each

tribute to her father as she sang the ballad

“We had them release 36 butterflies. This

person’s name was read, family members

she wrote for him titled, “Turn It Into Love.”

allowed our youth to share in the memorial

came up and were given a rose to place at

She shared which line in the song has given

service in a special way.”

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Holmdel Police Department Continues to Celebrate 50 Years of Service!

The Holmdel Police Department will hold its 50th Anniversary Ball on November 4, 2016 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. A true community event celebrating Holmdel’s men and women in blue, the night will include a cocktail hour, five-hour open bar, full course dinner and of course – music and dancing.

Holmdel Mayor Eric Hinds shared, “We are grateful to have an extraordinary police force lead today by Chief John Mioduszewski.

Let’s join in the celebration.” The Department hopes that many residents, former employees, Mayors, Administrators, and Committee Members will take the time to attend.

To reserve tables or for more information, contact Mike Piggott at mpiggot@holmdelpolice.org or Mike Michalski at mmichalski@ holmdelpolice.org.

The Holmdel Township Police Department was formally established by a Township Committee Ordinance in 1966. In that year, under the leadership of Chief Joseph Phillips, the Department answered 540 calls for service. In 2015, the Town has grown substantially and Police handle closer to 25,000 calls for service each year.

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Current Holmdel Chief Mioduszewski had organized a committee to plan for the Department’s 50th Anniversary. Their first task was to design a “50th Anniversary Logo” which is displayed on commemorative pins and decals on the Patrol cars. In addition, officers have been wearing an “anniversary badge” throughout 2016 - all of which were obtained through donation. In March 2016, the Department took possession of a 1964 Ford Galaxie, a replica of the Department's first patrol car. The vehicle is displayed on the lawn at Town Hall and will be used for community programs.

St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild’s “Triple Treat”

Members modeling their “Sale treasures” at last year’s October meeting.

It’s October, Halloween time! St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild is not into “Trick or Treat” – they are offering a “Triple Treat” for the October 12, 2016 meeting. The first “treat” is the induction of new members and the recommitment of current members, with Deacon Vincent Rinaldi presiding – this ceremony will be held in the Spiritual Center chapel at 7:00 p.m. Immediately following the ceremony, everyone is invited to Madonna Hall for the “culinary treat”, which is a Potluck Supper. There will be a variety of wonderful dishes, which the members contribute. The third “treat” is always lots of fun – a Fashion Show of items that members purchased at the Guild’s Clothing Sale, which was held in September.

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Parent Social Casino & Cocktails The Colts Neck PTO is excited to announce the 2016 Parent Social Event, Casino and Cocktails Evening, on November 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

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THOM PSON PA R K DAY

A Quintessential Fall Festival!

From scarecrow contests to kids’ races, Thompson Park Day celebrates the season with traditional autumn activities in a beautiful park setting. Held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Thompson Park, located on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, Thompson Park Day is the quintessential fall festival. Free activities include canoeing on Marlu Lake (weather permitting), pottery demonstrations, kids’ races, pie-eating contests, entertainment and more. Activities requiring registration and/or a fee are pumpkin painting, a rock climbing wall, rolling video games, wagon rides, rides and ceramics.

A scarecrow contest will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entries are $10 in advance or $12 day of event. The Friends of the Parks will hold its annual “Strut Your Mutt” doggie costume contest as well. Details for both the scarecrow and “Strut Your Mutt” contests are available online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com. To learn more about Thompson Park Day or other Park System activities, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732.842.4000.

The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

The scarecrow contest will once again be part of Thompson Park Day.

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the 17th Annual Colts Neck Friends of the Library Fine Art Show and Sale starting with the Meet the Artists wine tasting and opening reception on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a suggested $10.00 donation at the door. Come see the diversity of the many talented artists who call Colts Neck home. There is always a large variety of media and artistic styles, so you will be sure to find that unique piece to enhance your home décor! This annual show is a cultural event supporting the library with 20% of sales going to the Friends of the Library Foundation to fund library programs and improvements. The gallery will be open to the public for two consecutive weekends: Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, and Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There will also be a free presentation by art historian, Fred Dixon, on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. focusing on “Matisse vs. Picasso: The Great I-Can-Do-Anything-Better-Than-You Rivalry.” Hear how the fascination with each other’s work became almost an obsession with the two giant figures of 20th century art. From the day they first met, each knew the other was doing something he could not do himself. One of the most intense rivalries in the history of art shows us how competition stimulates growth and flashes of genius. See how they bounced off each other, out did each other and honored each other.

Dixon, also the author of the monumental work 700 Years of Art History: Pre-Renaissance to Modernism, will be signing discounted copies of his book after the presentation. He and his wife, Martha Dixon, were trained docents at the Barnes Foundation for a decade, and they have appreciated, studied, and collected art far longer. This program is free and there is no registration needed!

Calling All Colts Neck Artists!

Are you a professional artist 18 or older who is interested in showcasing your artwork, pottery, photography, woodwork or other rare piece at our show? If so, contact Mil Wexler at mil_wexler@hotmail.com, Eileen Petruch at petruch5@ verizon.net, or Michele Battista at mybattista@verizon.net.

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Holmdel Kiwanis Held Sixth Annual Pig Roast STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Left to right: Co-chair Anu Khare, Treasurer Ted LaBarca, Holmdel Deputy Mayor Gregory Buontempo, Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Directors Ron DeLuca and Frank Allocco, and Holmdel Councilman Michael Nikolis gather for a picture at the Pig Roast.

The Kiwanis Club of Holmdel held its sixth annual Wine and Beer

seems to have a good time. There’s a wonderful camaraderie among

tasting on September 17, 2016 at Dearborn Market Greenhouse.

the guests and the members of the Kiwanis Club,” said LaBarca. He

The event included a barbecue and pig roast, and a wine and beer

added, “This is a great group of people. They are very giving. If they

tasting courtesy of The Junction Bar and Liquor Store in Belford.

cannot give money they certainly give their time. We appreciate the

Entertainment was provided by the band Expressway. Later in

support from everyone.” He explained that Holmdel Kiwanis serves

the evening, guests had the opportunity to sing their favorites

the Bayshore area of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and works with

during karaoke time. Ted LaBarca, who co-chaired the event

many non-profit organizations by holding fundraisers to support

with Anu Khare, noted that the 130 guests who attended included

them or volunteering with them when needed. All of the proceeds

family and friends, members of the Keyport Kiwanis, friends

go back to charities such as the Frances Foundation, Jason’s Dreams

from the Frances Foundation and Rainbow Foundation, as well

for Kids, the Rainbow Foundation, Michaels’ Feat, The Monmouth

as Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Holmdel Deputy Mayor Gregory

County Child Advocacy Program, the Bridges Program from Holmdel

Buontempo, and Councilman Michael Nikolis.

Community Church, Project Paul and many more.

Holmdel Kiwanis President Elect Anthony Montagna and

Holmdel Kiwanis Club also has a Service Leadership Program

several others made a trip to Philadelphia, as they do every year,

that includes K-Kids from grammar schools, Builders Clubs from

to pick up the 160-pound pig. Dearborn Market provided other

middle schools, Key Clubs from high schools, Circle K Clubs from

foods on the menu which included beef brisket, fried chicken,

colleges, as well as Aktion Clubs for adults living with disabilities.

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coleslaw, and corn bread. A large TV donated by Interstate

dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a

Electronics Inc. (IEI), along with several wine baskets were this

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“This is a great event and we have a lot of people come back

each year,” said Montagna. “This is our yearly event and everyone

Newcomers & Neighbors Club PL AN AUTUMN EVENTS In September, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas met at the Colts Neck Firehouse #2 for a social hour and program given by Eric Hernando from the Office Emergency Management in Holmdel. Members and guests were impressed by the depth and breadth of information he presented. Everyone felt safer knowing that systems and procedures are in place to deal with all emergencies.

On October 13, 2016, the club will host a lovely brunch at the Molly Pitcher restaurant in Red Bank. The brunch will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will feature a program on the "Fashions of the 18th Century". Reservations can be made by sending a check for $32 to Newcomers and Neighbors, 19 Beaver Dam Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722.

The November meeting of the club will be held at Dearborn Market in Holmdel. A continental breakfast will be served, followed by a holiday cooking demonstration by the great Dearborn staff. More information will be coming.

Plans are in the works for a Halloween costume party in October and all activity groups are in full swing. New members may join at any time. For information on the club or to join, call 732.530.9543 or 732.577.0875.

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UNBROKEN WARRIORS Spreading PTSD Awareness with Local Events

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Christine and Michael Dowens (third and fourth from left) flanked by volunteers at the Inaugural Touch-a-Truck event held on September 10, 2016 at Dearborn Market.

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N SEPTEMBER 10, 2016, Unbroken Warriors held its first annual Touch-a-Truck fundraiser in the fields behind Dearborn Market in Holmdel. The event was meant to bring continued awareness, as well as raise funds for veterans suffering

from PTSD. Michael Dowens, a Navy veteran who has PTSD and a Holmdel Police Officer, has been actively reaching out to the community to share his story. In June, he completed a three-day, 37-mile trek from the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel, New Jersey to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Dowens also revived a challenge started several years ago that consists of 22 push-ups for 22 days at $2.00 a day.

“This symbolizes the 22 veterans who commit suicide a day. Doing 22 push-ups a day for 22 days is symbolizing a struggle and a challenge, just as many veterans face,” noted Dowens.

The Touch-a-Truck event brought an estimated 1,300 people, said Dowens’ wife

Christine, one of the Unbroken Warriors’ Board of Directors. She works closely with her husband in planning events, tracking donations, taking videos of the push-up challenges and posting them on Facebook. Events such as the family-friendly Touch-a-Truck bring the community together and give the Dowens’ family a chance to share their story. “We raised $8,336!” said Christine after the event. “It was an unreasonably hot day at 100+ degrees, but all the children had smiles on their faces and enjoyed meeting the real community workers who use these vehicles. It’s like meeting a celebrity to these young ones!”

Many local groups and officials who attended to show their support were Holmdel

Committeeman Michael Nikolis, Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Middletown Mayor Gary Scharfenberger, the entire Unbroken Warriors Board of Trustees, the Holmdel Police Explorers Unit, Holmdel PBA members #239, Holmdel Police Chief Mioduszewski, Holmdel Police Captain Allocco, Middletown PBA members #124, Middletown Chief Weber, Middletown Lt. Terefenko, Members of the Dennis Zilinksi Memorial Fund, Holmdel Mayor Hinds, many members of the Holmdel Rescue Squad and Holmdel Fire Department, Holmdel Department of Public Works, Monmouth County Highway Division, Monmouth County Sheriff’s office, high school volunteers from the Jackson wrestling team and from Holmdel High School, members of VFW post 133, and representatives from the Saker Group (owners of Dearborn Market).

Michael Dowens shared what the day meant to him. “For our first time running this

event, I think it went rather well! To make the kids happy, including our son and nieces, while making money for veterans is a win-win. We have already told Dearborn we’d love to have this event again if they’ll invite us back! They so generously donated their land to us, so none of this was possible without their flexibility and open-mindedness to our vision.”

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They ended their walk about 11:45 p.m. September 17, 2016 at Tommy’s Tap and Tavern in Sea Bright. Dozens of people joined them and walked as long as they could throughout the Shore Walk. The Dowens handed out PTSD fact sheets all along their walk. “We would like to thank Jack’s Goal Line Stand Family Restaurant and Bar in Long Branch for not only donating $122, but for opening their doors to us during the early morning hours. They had coffee and waters waiting and made everyone breakfast sandwiches at no cost. They truly wanted to support our efforts. And thanks to Tommy’s Tap and Tavern for donating pizza to our guests,” said Christine.

She noted that anyone who walked gave $22, and businesses, where they stopped for the push-up challenge videos, donated in advance at least $122 or more. Passers-by gave donations, as well as the walkers. Those donations reached $1,609. Christine added, “People who read about our efforts donated online as well and we raised roughly $2,000 online. That continues to rise!”

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▲ ABOVE: L.A. Dance Center of the Arts Company Members

L.A. DANCE TEAMS ARE WINNERS OF THE 2016 NATIONAL DANCE AWARDS! THE STARS OF THE DANCE WORLD WERE OUT IN FULL FORCE this past July when the L.A. Dance Center of The Arts

Competition (LADC) Dance Team participated in the National

placed Top 10 in the Advanced Senior Solo category. Junior LADC

On Stage America Dance Competition in Cape May Court House,

dancer, Claire Whitmore of Lincroft competed for Title and placed

LADC graduating senior, Dakota Pizzi of Manalapan and

senior Natasha Wolkwitz of Holmdel, received Diamonds and

NJ. The team entered solos, duets, trios, small & large groups

4th overall for her solo "Vogue."

and production routines from the petite age division all the way

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competed in their first Nationals this July. They received Platinum

many prestigious awards on both an individual and group level.

awards for their jazz and tap routines and 1st and 2nd overall

The following are a few of the highlights of the week at nationals.

respectively. L.A. Dance was so excited when its Lil' Diamonds

Company received High Platinum for its Jazz dance "Toxic Potion"

The teams' production number, titled "Olympus", included

LADC 's youngest company members, the Precious Diamonds,

55 of the Company's members and was choreographed by

and their tap dance "Lil' Housewives of New Jersey."

Pamela Jacobs and Jeff Cilento. This dance received Diamond

adjudicated scores, a special judges’ choice award titled “The

Diamonds for its Jazz and Lyrical dances and placed 1st and 4th

Gods Were Among Us” and placed First Overall in the junior

overall respectively.

production category. The awards for this routine however did

not end there. Olympus received the coveted “Junior Diamond”,

in Lyrical award. Studio director, Debra Nicolosi, received the

which was the highest scoring routine of the entire Junior

Teacher of the Year Award. Debra Nicolosi shared, “We were so

Division that included more than 300 routines. Ms. Pamela and

honored to share the stage with such amazing talent that whole

LADC 's Senior Company, the Yellow Diamonds, received

The LADC studio also won high honors, such as the Excellence

Mr. Jeff were called to the stage to accept their special plaque for

week and proud of the achievements of our students.”

their outstanding work.

The Rhinestone Company, choreographed by Pamela

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Jacobs, won Diamond First Overall in their category as well as,

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the Choreography Award for the entire Junior division.

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LADC also won first overall for its Junior Advanced Line

Lyrical dance, "Faded Memories". This dance was choreographed as a tribute to those suffering from Alzheimers disease.

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I am writing in support of Mayor Eric Hinds and Mike Nikolis running for re-election and election respectively. I have lived in Holmdel my entire life and am now raising my family here.

I didn’t realize until I went to college how fortunate I was to be raised in such a wonderful place. As a child, we were afforded so many memorable experiences thanks to Ines Csulak and her recreation department that offered so many opportunities for families to get together with others in our community to celebrate our hometown.

My husband and I attended all four schools here in Holmdel and our children are going through them now. I work very hard volunteering in all the schools, township, church and more trying to recreate the memories I had as a child for my family, trying to bring it all back yet also wanting our town to move forward and offer the best of the best. Eric Hinds saw this and knew me as he coached both of my sons when they were younger and our families became friendly.

When he ran for Township Committee, I voted for him because of the experience I had with him as a leader and a coach for our teams and I could envision the success he’d have being a leader in our town. After he had some experience on Township Committee, he approached me and asked if I would help him.

He knew I was connected to many families in town through my volunteerism. He knew I grew up here and how much I love Holmdel and he knew I had the history and the future of what could be in mind and we felt the same about keeping the Holmdel

momentum moving forward. So, we started working together, brainstorming, getting feedback from families, seniors, from all residents on what they would want in Holmdel; what the positives and negatives are; how we could collaborate with all…HE WANTED THIS and to this point I had never experienced anyone as excited about the possibilities nor anyone who wanted it bad enough that he would do all he could to make it happen.

It’s been almost three years now since I accepted his offer to help. This man who has a full time paying job as a Senior VP at Merrill Lynch, who also coaches, who also sits on various charities and who as the Mayor of this town has paid me out of his own pocket for three years to help him make Holmdel GREAT-ER. It means that much to him and I am proud to work with him. Most have no idea the time and energy he gives to our town; some of it is visible, some not. He is ALWAYS working for Holmdel. His heart and soul is in this town, he grew up in Monmouth County, he knows what it was like too. He has created many successful programs already such as the Community Clean-up day, the monthly electronic Newsletter, the Networking Event which takes care of our own graduates.

It’s time to get Holmdel going again, it’s happening, we are slowly coming back; Bell Works is big and it’s awesome and it’s a start.

Now we need more and he wants it for us, for all of us. Mike Nikolis does too.

Mike Nikolis is President of First Aid and has served on many committees in town for many years and he cares so much about this community where he is raising his two children who are in Village and Satz Schools now. His wife grew up here with me too. They get it…they know what it could become and Mike is one of the most honest and fair and upfront people I know. He is a perfect addition to our Township Committee. He is a dedicated first responder and he is everywhere; always volunteering and helping all in town from scouts to chaperoning Project Graduation. He’s here and wants to be a part of the solution, he has so much to contribute. Holmdel would truly benefit having Mike Nikolis as part of our leadership.

I am not a political person. It’s not about politics, it’s about improving our community. I would not still be working for Eric if I thought he was anything but an honest, motivated leader with a huge heart who truly wants the best for all of the residents. Those who know me know this is true…I would walk away. I’m not going anywhere because these two men can lead us where we belong, we are well on our way because of them and I am so grateful. Please vote for Eric Hinds and Mike Nikolis on November 8th.

DEBBIE BROWN | Holmdel

We are so pleased that Mrs. Chiung-yin Cheng Liu will be running again for the Holmdel Board of Education this coming November.

Holmdel needs an advocate, with no personal agenda, who will sincerely listen and give a voice to all parents and students. Along with passion, we also need a candidate who has experience in education and a proven track record as a member of BOE. Mrs. Liu has served two terms as a Holmdel BOE member, and chaired the following committees: Curriculum and Instruction, Community Relation and Special Services. She is a certified Master Board Member by the New Jersey School Board Association, continued on page 28

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a professionally trained and certified classroom teacher and college instructor. As demonstrated during her terms, she has successfully combined her experience, passion, with her ability to execute and follow through.

Her advocacy for integrating STEM into our curriculum has resulted in new course offerings in the high school, such as Introduction to Research, and Introduction to Engineering.

Other initiatives that Mrs. Liu was an ardent supporter of includes the high school rotating schedule and the 6th grade departmentalization, where each subject is taught by a teacher specialized in that subject. In addition, Mrs. Liu has also served as a trustee for the Holmdel Foundation of Education Excellence, which through the Chromebook initiative has made chromebooks available to every student from grades 2-6 to further enhance their classroom experience.

Having known Mrs. Liu for close to twenty years, we can attest to her professionalism, integrity, and unwavering dedication and commitment to education. With Mrs. Liu’s professional training as a teacher, collaborative working style, organizational skills, and a keen mind to analyze the pros and cons of any issue, Mrs. Liu is an invaluable asset to Holmdel. Please join us in voting for Mrs. Chiung-yin Cheng Liu on Tuesday, November 8.

Dear Mayor Hinds, I am writing to express to you my utmost appreciation for creating and running the Networking Event at Bell Works on May 25, 2016. I am extremely impressed with how successful it was. It is truly impressive the number of companies that took part in the event and the overall prestige that they commanded. As a rising senior in the Engineering School at Rutgers University, I have gone out of my way to find every opportunity to broaden my social reach, learn what type of work I want to do, and find where my first job will be. It is without a doubt that your event was the most productive and helpful event I have attended in accomplishing those goals. During the event, I had friendly and meaningful conversations with all of the companies, which I felt, helped me build a strong networking connection with them. It also provided more insight into companies that I had not necessarily considered but became much more appealing to me. This is a drastic change for the methodical and scripted conversations I typically have at the other Career days and Networking Events.

Again, thank you for setting it up and I look forward to attending it again next year!

Dear Mayor Hinds, I just wanted to take a brief moment of your time to personally thank you for the job fair Networking event at Bell Works. I was one of the many lucky students to successfully land an internship through the event. Though obtaining an internship is a task most college students undertake, I’m sure we are all aware of how competitive applying for one is. I currently attend the Jack Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University. Though my business school provides me with a vast amount of knowledge and experience, it lacks something that could give someone an edge in the job market. An extremely prestigious university name. Without a name like Harvard, Villanova, or Princeton on my application I am simply subject to be just a number in a pile of applications. Even though I am highly involved on campus, have straight A’s, and an active member in my community, I still felt that I was unable to really make a lasting impression through an application on a piece of paper. Luckily enough, I was granted the opportunity to make a lasting impression at the event you set up. Through the event, I was able to land an amazing internship through a company called Corporate Bailout. I personally feel that the sole reason I was able to obtain this internship was me being able to sell myself in a face to face environment and to ultimately stand out from a pile of applications.

The job fair not only provided me an internship, but also will allow me to graduate on time. At the beginning of the summer I had originally had an internship lined up through a brokerage on Wall Street. Unfortunately, the brokerage started to see some financial difficulty, so they cut their internship program right before the beginning of the summer. Since my University requires me to undertake an internship, it seemed almost impossible to land a summer internship one month before the start of the summer. But as I mentioned before, I was fortunate enough to land the position I have with Corporate Bail Out and save my college career.

Again thank you so much for providing me with the opportunity to succeed. I hope that the Net Working at Bell Works event will continue to be an annual event. I am confident that I can speak for the rest of the students and recent graduates that attended, that we all benefited from the event whether it be by landing a job, an internship, or simply even adding people to our personal networks. I can only imagine what future benefits and opportunities the event can provide myself as well as the rest of the Holmdel community while we all continue to gain valuable experience while building even more professional resumes.

Thank you again.

MITCHELL WALIER | HOLMDEL

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The CNBA’s Executive Board at the 7th Annual Pig Roast on September 20, 2016. Left to right: Bob Gassaway, Advisor; Anna Appolonia, Past President; Patty Vollherbst, Vice President; Chris Mulvaney, Corresponding Secretary; Sue Fitzpatrick, President; Greg Calderaro, Vice President; Alison Antenucci, Recording Secretary; Glen Dalakian, Advisor. Missing: Dino Nicoletti, Treasurer

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The crowd, approximately 145 tickets sold, was attended by state dignitaries, local officials and businesses, as well as residents from various Monmouth County towns. Event organizer Mike Tormey and his team, who included - Anna Appolonia, Patty Vollherbst, Alison Antenuuci, Carolyn Burtnick, Rich Yaeger, David Sokoler, Sheila Olt, Ann and Dud Hager and Tom Corley - once again pulled off a wonderful community-based event.

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THE GLOW: A JACK O’ LANTERN EXPERIENCE Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in October Using more than 5,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns, this event is bringing to life a spectacular pumpkin wonderland sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Stroll the quarter-mile walk down Jack’s Lane, a magical landscape where you’ll experience everything from artistically detailed single pumpkin carvings to amazing, larger than life structures. For more info, http:// theglowjackolantern.com JERSEY SHORE GHOST TOURS IN RED BANK Every Friday ‘til Halloween Meet in front of the Dublin House at 30 Monmouth Street for walking lantern tours of Red Bank every Friday night through Halloween. Tickets will be available starting at 8:00 p.m. and tours will start at 8:30 p.m., so there is time to enjoy a cold drink after you pick up your tickets.

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GIRLS NIGHT OUT RED BANK October 20, 2016 Get the girls together and come to Red Bank for a Thursday night out filled with specials and discounts at participating shops, salons, restaurants and bars. Live music will fill the streets. Promotions begin at 5:00 p.m. For more info, visit www. redbank.org.

BELMAR OKTOBERFEST October 9, 2016 Celebrate your German roots by drinking craft beer, feasting on wurst, and dancing in your lederhosen at this all-day festival on Main Street in Belmar. There’s something for everyone, featuring stein hoisting and pumpkin decorating contests, and live music. Located between 8th & 10th Ave. Visit www.visitbelmarnj.com CONCERT IN THE BARN: RAVINE CROSSING CHORALE October 9, 2016 Ravine Crossing Chorale presents Sunday in the Park at Thompson Park Theatre Barn in Lincroft, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., a musical revue. Ravine Crossing Chorale is a group of 16 talented voices singing a variety of music from classical to popular. FREE! Visit monmouthcountyparks.com PIERFEST 2016 October 15, 2016 Jersey Shore’s premiere fall festival from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Pier Village in Long Branch. Featured activities: sidewalk sales at the village shops, exhibitors, vendors and crafters in the Festival Plaza, food trucks, live music from local performers and Kids activities. It’s a FREE event, with more information at www.pierfest.com

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THOMPSON PARK DAY October 16, 2016 From the scarecrow contest to doggie costume contest, Thompson Park Day in Lincroft offers everything a fall festival should - pumpkin painting, wagon rides, kids’ races, entertainment and so much more! Admission and parking are free; some activities have a fee. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit monmouthcountyparks. com.

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Depending on the facts and circumstances, the judge can send the non-payor back to jail again until he pays. Usually this process ends with payment, but it sometimes plays out several times before the non-payor realizes the seriousness of the issue. Non-payors, who the court finds do not have the financial ability to comply are released because no amount of jail time will force someone to pay what he doesn’t have or can’t get with a reasonable effort.

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Lights, Camera Plenty of Action A SIT DOWN WITH BOBBY CIASULLI STORY SHANNA POLIGNONE PHOTOS MELISSA AMORELLI

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obby Ciasulli, third generation of a family of car dealers, volunteer firefighter, reality TV star, and actor, is one of the most inspiring people I’ve had the chance to get to know. He is filled with a passion - fueled energy, and a charismatic style that pulls you in to get to know him and leaves you wanting to chase after your own dreams. While chatting with him at The Colts Neck General Store & Deli, I realized Bobby is living and creating a life that keeps him grounded in his roots but allows him to follow his heart, chase after his passions and be a part of something bigger than himself.

Bobby is the Corporate Director and General Manager for two of the six dealerships owned by his family, Galaxy Toyota in Eatontown and Honda Universe in Lakewood. He began working for his family as a child, his first job was to keep the cars clean, then he

We took so many photos, we couldn’t choose! But we know we couldn’t leave out his signature pose, coined “The Ciasulli Point”.

moved on to the parts department, the body shop, became the service advisor and ultimately to the position he holds now. The car industry is in his blood, his family has owned dealerships throughout New Jersey for over 50 years and it’s only natural that he is thriving in that environment.

Outside of growing up with a focus in cars, one of Bobby’s passions as a child was to create home movies with friends. They would create short films “Mission Impossible” style; jumping off roofs and participating in other daring acts for the camera. As he talks about his memories, a smile crosses his face, confirming where his true Everyone has one thing in their life passion lies; in acting. It is only in the past few years though, that he they are passionate about” – Bobby’s is beginning to pursue acting, he is “creating something and then being says it’s because, “when you’re younger, you don’t know what able to sit back and watch it happen. your options are”. His family busi-

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ness was cars, it was just natural to think that was where his future would be focused, and although he will always be in the car business, he is walking through the doors of acting and film that are being opened for him.

Bobby’s on-camera television debut was with the Ciasulli dealership commercials; however, his love of the screen and his current fame was sparked with his role in the monster Reality TV show, “Real Housewives of New Jersey”; where Bobby and his friends starred as the cast of Season 6 which aired on Bravo in 2014.

However, it was a chance encounter with a couple he sat next to on a plane, that he wasn’t scheduled to be on, which opened the doors of fate and officially broke the ice into his current acting career. That couple saw a spark in Bobby and cast him in a Mob parody film called “Good Friday”. Since then

the acting opportunities seem to be snowballing into new roles and what seems to be fate-filled connections.

While filming “Good Friday”, Bobby met and bonded with Actor/ Producer Paul Mormando. Excited by the energy between the two of them, Paul decided Bobby would be his next co-star, a script was written by Paul’s wife Anna, and the result was “Bound by Debt”, a film now currently in production. “Bound by Debt” features Paul and Bobby as brothers who are fighting to protect their family. Filled with action, martial arts and suspense, the script follows the style of film Bobby enjoyed making as a child. More projects he is involved in is “A Wound in Time” and very soon he will be filming “Up on Sugar Hill” – both projects take place in the Bronx.

During the filming of “Bound by Debt”, a picture posted on social media would connect him and get him involved with writer, producer and film maker David Zucker, Bobby is now working with him on upcoming projects.

Its exciting to see where each new step takes him and he is enjoying the ride, knowing that he is exactly where he is supposed to be; right in the middle of living a childhood dream that had sat dormant for so long, But acting and cars certainly isn’t all there is when it comes to Bobby.

Bobby also stands as Second Lieutenant for the Colts Neck Fire Department #2. His desire to work more closely with members of the community began in 2012, when New Jersey was struck by Superstorm Sandy. The State and Colts Neck were in despair.

Bobby was invited to spend the days after the storm at the Colts Neck Fire Department, where he would have access to all necessities for survival that he was at the time without; power, food, heat and running water. It was during that time that Bobby saw firsthand all the local fire department does for the community. He was reminded again of one of those things he always said he wanted to do as

a kid, but was sidetracked until that point. By the end of his stay at the firehouse, Bobby knew what he had to do, he took the steps to become a firefighter himself, and after 200+ hours of training; he became a member of the Colts Neck Fire Department.

Being that Bobby has the ability to combine his career with his passion and his desire to give back, he has since created the First Responders Buying Program at his dealership.

The First Responders Buying Program gives all first responders the best deal on their car purchases. He is proud to be able to make a difference and to support those who do the same for our community.

When asked how he spends his spare time, he laughed and replied, “I’m always on call and always doing something”. He shared how he can be found at the gym and that he has been an avid collector of art with a great appreciation for it. He also enjoys riding his motorcycle, and of course spending time with his family and friends.

Bobby stated, “Everyone has one thing in their life they are passionate about” – Bobby’s is “creating something and then being able to sit back and watch it happen”. He added, “once that light on the camera goes on, everything changes, it’s like filming those home movies, it pulls you back to the passion”. Creating and making this happen is what Bobby is doing and with all the topics we touched on, Bobby closed our conversation with his greatest accomplishment, his twin 16-year-old girls Vanessa and Brianna and his 15-yearold son Bobby.

Passion is what Bobby Ciasulli is about, and how he is living, he is experiencing his dreams in full with family and friends by his side. With the car business as his roots, he is making sure to grab hold of the opportunities he has, to be part of something more.

He is proving that childhood dreams can come true.

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Colts Neck Community Band to Play Free Concert The Colts Neck Community Band is a top-notch concert band comprised of musicians who share a strong commitment to quality musical performance and provide a supportive community among the membership. As the conductors of the group often say, this ensemble “puts the community in community band.”

The music enjoyed by the Colts Neck Community Band’s audience ranges from marches to classical music to crowd-pleasing jazz, rock, pop, and show tunes. Each Colts Neck Community Band concert truly has something for everyone. One highlight of the upcoming fall concert will be music from the renowned Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess. Listeners will also be captivated by “The Inferno,” a movement from a Robert W. Smith work based on Dante’s Divine Comedy, and “Star Trek Symphony Suite,”

which will be a treat for fans of the series. Also featured will be works by Saint-Saëns, Brahms, and Bartok, among others. The 2016 fall concert will be held in the Colts Neck High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

The Colts Neck Community Band was founded by the late Richard Frankle, a Colts Neck music educator. In its fifteenth season, the band continues to uphold the tradition of excellence started by Mr. Frankle. Performers in the band include music educators, professionals in various fields, retired professionals, and dedicated high school students. While the band’s membership spans decades in age, all members share a commitment to high-quality performance, proficiency and skill at playing their instruments, and a desire to be challenged as musicians. The band’s music director is Kelly Tyma, and conductors include Mel Chayette, Eric Robertshaw, and Don Swinchoski.

All performances are free; donations are always appreciated.

Named after founder Richard Frankle, Franklesdream, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that accepts donations and helps provide financial support to the band. Learn more about the Colts Neck Community Band by visiting www. coltsneckband.org.

Holmdel High School PTSO to Host 2nd Annual ColorFest The Holmdel High School Parent Teacher Student Organization is hosting its second annual “ColorFest” on Saturday, October 15, 2016 starting at 11:30 a.m. It’s all part of the fun! Organizers invite you to secure your spot, a free T-shirt, sunglasses, bandanas, entry into the Grand Prize Basket and much more. All fitness levels will enjoy being splashed and sprayed with safe, eco-friendly, plant-based powdered color as they make their way along the 1.5 mile course on the campus of Holmdel High School. Additional color packets will be sold to share a blast of color with friends, family and everyone else around them at the finish line!

Students and families from all towns are welcome to participate. The cost is $35. The 501(c) fundraiser to benefit PTSO-funded programs and educational enhancements for students of Holmdel High School will be held rain or shine. No refunds, please.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Tom’s Ford, as well as Lexus of Edison, The Max Challenge of Hazlet & Shrewsbury, Hazlet Pharmacy, ProCare Rehabilitation, Holmdel Orthodontics, Hoch Orthodontics, The Samra Group, Leros Limo Service, Harbour Mechanical, Holmdel Township Mayor Eric Hinds and Committeeman Mike Nikolis, and many more.

To register, visit www.holmdelparents.org/holmdel-highschool/ or www.colorfesthhs.myevent.com today!

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Amira Shafey and Spencer Stein were married on August 28, 2016 at The Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey. A reception immediately followed. Amira is the daughter of Dr. Sahar Shafey of Holmdel. Spencer is the son of William Stein of Georgia.

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Regular readers of The Table know we absorb motivational and success material with relevant parallels in business, investing and life. This month we continue our series of the “7 Keys To Success” to explore effective habits with parallels to family, business and finance, (1) identify specific goals, (2) write down your action plan, (3) have nonstop determination to reach your goal, (4) turn your goals into genuine service which helps others, (5) follow an unfailing code of honesty and integrity, (6) be creative and have willingness to try the untried, (7) faith and an absolute belief that you will succeed. #4 TURN YOUR GOALS INTO A GENUINE SERVICE WHICH HELPS OTHERS This week we explore Habit #4 – Turning your goals into a GENUINE service that will help others. If you were realistic about your life, you’d probably recognize that you only achieve the majority of your worthwhile goals with the positive outcome and involvement of others. The best way to get what you want is to help others get what they want. The more your activities benefit others around you, the faster and more easily you will achieve your own goals. This is the absolute key to the classic Dale Carnegie “How to Win Friends and Influence People” - genuinely make others feel important, validated and understood and your relationships will reward you. There is a law of nature (and spirituality) that time has proved to be unfailing, what you sow is what you reap, and what you give is what you receive. This is true of every opportunity you’ll ever encounter no matter how important or how small it may seem at the time.

Always give more than you expect to receive in return, when you look back at it, you’ll find you usually get back more than you bargained for. This is a good way to live, and the basis of true philanthropy and how all great advisors, leaders and professionals run their practices. Always turn your goals into a genuine service that will benefit others.

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“B”!) - up 5.4% from 2013. However, it’s not always easy to know where to begin when it comes to setting up a philanthropic plan and there is NO shortage of worthwhile causes and places that want and need your generosity. The choices for giving vehicles are everywhere, ranging from community, religious, foundations and giving circles to direct gifts, private foundations and donor-advised funds. Each option also has unique characteristics, and if you get organized, you can reap the benefits of tax deductibility for you and your family.

Strategic philanthropy requires as much of the giver’s intellect as it does the bank account. A careful and disciplined approach to philanthropic giving combines purpose, practicality and passion. It can help you increase the effectiveness of your giving, align that giving with what’s in your heart, reflect, and protect, our intent as donors, and respond to changing social and economic conditions. We are also starting to see families use an investing approach called “impact investing” to connect philanthropic vision with investing strategy. Increasingly, impact investing is attractive to and being driven by millennials, who tend to be more socially and environmentally conscious. According to the 2014 Deloitte Millennial Survey, nearly 30% of millennials believe the number one priority of both persons and business should be to improve community and society, believing business can and should do more to address society’s challenges of resource scarcity and income inequality. Speak to your trusted advisor to see how organizing your generosity and giving can benefit both you and your worthwhile causes.

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Adventure in the Parks Lincroft Family Visits 30 Monmouth County Parks

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Park 30 of 30: Left to right: Freeholder Lillian Burry and the Bernabeos (Hudson, Chase, Jennifer and Clay) at Mt Mitchill Scenic Overlook.

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his past summer, Lincroft resident Jennifer Bernabeo combined fun, history, hiking, and family time into one amazing adventure for her two sons Hudson, 9 and Chase, 5.

Though only living in Lincroft for four years, the Bernabeos have lived in several counties of New Jersey and New York before choosing to raise their family here.

“Because of our travels, we know what Monmouth County has done through its park system and it is unmatched,” she said.

So while visiting Shark River Park in Wall in June, she mentioned to her sons that since it was the beginning of summer, they could visit all the parks. “My nineyear-old took the idea literally and wanted to visit as many as we could. By the time we visited the Parks website and found out there were 30 parks, the idea was already planted in his head. We then decided to make it our goal. We listed the parks and checked them off after each visit.”

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let out, Jennifer, Hudson, and Chase visited the following 30 Monmouth County Parks and posted their journey on Facebook. Beginning with fossiling at Shark River Park, Wall, they included visits to Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold; Tatum Park, Middletown; Big Brook Park, Marlboro; Holmdel Park, Holmdel; Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel; Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands; Huber Woods Park, Middletown; Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth; Manasquan Reservoir, Howell; Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown; Wolf Hill Reception Area, Oceanport; Clayton Park, Freehold; Historic Walnford, Freehold; Crosswicks Creek Park, Freehold; Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck; Perrineville Lake Park, Millstone; Union Transportation Trail, Freehold; Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan; Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls; Manasquan River Greenway, Howell; Henry Hudson Trail, Highlands; Swimming River Park, Red Bank; Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch;

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Monmouth Cove Marina, Port Monmouth; Weltz Park, Oakhurst; Thompson Park, Lincroft; Metedeconk River Greenway, Brick; East Freehold Showgrounds, Freehold; and ended their journey at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, Atlantic Highlands on September 11, 2016, where they visited the Mt. Mitchill 9/11 Memorial.

Jennifer said the Monmouth County Parks System website gave detailed information about each park including the address and specific activities available at each. Most of the time, she and the boys did their own exploring, such as skating/biking, fishing, hiking, and playing.

“Sometimes the boys would tell the park staff about our goal while we were at a park and they were always very responsive and friendly. I can’t say enough about the park staff. They were always so helpful and full of information. You can tell when somebody loves their job, and that’s what I sensed when I talked with any of the park staff,” said Jennifer. She shared some of the highlights of their trip. “While visiting

Historic Walnford, a most patient Al of the park system opened up the family estate and gave us a private tour, teaching my eager boys about the life and times of the historic site. At Wolf Hill, we tried our hand at the 18-hole disc golf course. When bystander Josh from Good Karma Disc Golf saw my boys trying the sport for the first time, he rummaged through his equipment and gave my kids some of his starter discs, happy to see children learning a sport he so clearly enjoys. Some other highlights included finding four bald eagles on the Manasquan Reservoir boat tour, beachcombing at Bayshore, hiking at Tatum, camping at Turkey Swamp, and biking along Thompson’s 5-mile loop.”

Aside from the genuine fun she and her boys had at each park, there were opportunities to revisit history, see firsthand how life was long ago, and learn important environmental lessons.

“We learned about the significance of James Garfield and other presidents in Long Branch, the workings of a 19th century farm at Historic Longstreet in Holmdel, and the area’s Native American history at Huber Woods in Middletown. Besides our own findings of plants and animals along the way, we learned more through the parks environmental centers,” said Jennifer.

Each park offered a different outdoor experience for the family. Jennifer shared, “My oldest son Hudson really loved all of the parks by water, especially kayaking in the Metedeconk River. He has a great eye for finding animals so he never misses a frog, crab or turtle that’s nearby.” The favorite park for younger son Chase was Seven Presidents Park.

“Because to him a perfect day is spent on the beach and playground!” Jennifer couldn’t choose a favorite park. “I can’t pick just one because I loved them all for different reasons. It used to be that some of the parks held special memories for me, such as Chase’s first art and music classes, Hudson’s first day camp or our first family camping trip with the scouts. But now we’ve formed more memories in ALL of the parks, so they’re all special.” The boys shared their overall feelings about the summer-long adventure at the 30 parks.

Hudson said, “I want to go back to all of them. It was so much fun. I brought my net with me and found crabs, frogs,

and other animals.” Chase said, “I was sad when we did the last park because it was so much fun and I didn’t want it to end. I learned how to hold a crab so he doesn’t pinch me and I got to kayak for the first time.”

Jennifer enjoyed herself as much as her sons did. “This turned out to be so much better than I ever could have imagined. We played and explored all summer long, while learning about the different areas in Monmouth County.

We learned about our local nature and history by going out and seeing it. I try to get my boys outside as much as possible, so we often go to our closest parks like Thompson, Holmdel and Tatum, but this park tour got us to go see the parks that we didn’t even know about and may not have visited. Monmouth County Parks System offers different activities and sites, so no matter what you are looking for (hiking, boating, walking, swimming, bird watching, etc) there’s a park for that, all within a short drive.”

One of the highlights of the trip for Jennifer was a chance meeting with Freeholder Lillian Burry and members of the Monmouth Board of Recreation while visiting the Mt Mitchill 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at the last stop of their park tour. “Besides giving us an opportunity to thank our county representatives for taking care of our parks, it was a great way to introduce my boys to the concept that these parks are not here by happenstance. We have these parks because of people that care, people who have made it their mission to preserve the county’s open spaces and landscape. The more I think about it, that’s really the most important lesson our boys can take away from this. Maybe they don’t fully understand that yet, but I know a seed was planted and they had a lot of fun in the process.”

Hudson and Chase will be sharing their parks trip with their teachers and fellow students. “We tracked our progress on Facebook and had such a great response from friends, family and our community. Wherever we went whether at the store or work or church, our friends would talk to us about our park tour. Everyone was following along and encouraging us to finish.”

PHOTOS & CAPTIONS JENNIFER BERNABEO

Park 14 of 30: While walking the grounds of Historic Walnford, we met Al. He opened up the home (built 1773), gave us a private tour and taught the boys about life back in the day.

Thank you Al!

Park 27 of 30: Thompson Park... I can’t say it’s my favorite because I love them all for different reasons but it’s definitely the one we visit the most. So much to do here... dog park, trails and tennis for us today.

Park 29 of 30: Metedeconk River. Monmouth County Park system preserves 423 acres along the river to protect the water quality and wildlife habitat. Gorgeous day on the water hanging with swans, egrets, osprey and turtles. If you want to kayak or stand-up paddleboarding go see Mike at Midstream Rentals.

Park 7 of 30: Hartshorne Woods. The batteries and bunkers that were built during WWII and used again during the Cold War still stand. Good park for hiking, biking and fishing.

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Science Grows PREPARATION FOR at Oak Hill Academy OL & BEYOND Children are not the only thing that have sprouted at Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft. The school’s hands-on approach to science allows students to learn by doing. This is the focus of the Lower School science curriculum being taught to grades PreK through 4 by former research scientist and elementary teacher, Mrs. Sue Cahalane. She creates her own curriculum and bases it on the Next Generation Science Standards.

Lessons often integrate areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

Beyond the laboratories, students make use of Oak Hill’s greenhouse and garden for their experiments. To begin the school year, OHA second graders planted “short n sweet” carrots in the outdoor garden which have a fast maturation time of approximately 57 days.

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then the students will be able to harvest their crop in November with the hopes of donating their carrots to a local food bank in Holmdel.

Oak Hill’s greenhouse allows for more plant experiments at various times of the year. Back in the science labs, students as young as four are actively engaged in experiments that involve such concepts as engineering, robotics, genetics, chemistry, magnetism, and animal life. They are using various laboratory equipment, as well as a 3D printer, Lego robotics, and a green screen.

Even the walk to the Science Center is a lesson in itself. On their journey over the school “boardwalk trail” to the building, students discover various plants, animals, and insects.

Oak Hill students have learned that science is all around them and they are ready to see their minds blossom!

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This inaugural festival will feature indepenTickets will be limited. Saturday and Sunday, dent films, narrative, documentary and stuDecember 17th & 18th, delve into the world of dent films, short and feature length, from all over the state, country and across the globe. film. In November, the complete 2016 Festival So no matter your taste in film, the Festival Guide and Schedule will be listed to supply has it all! With over 16 hours of films, chosen you with all the information regarding tickets for their quality by fellow filmmakers, includ- and film screenings. Tickets will be on sale ing Monmouth County’s own award-win- approximately a month prior to the festival. ning Nicholas Marchese, you’ll be sure to With limited seating and screenings, be sure experience independent filmmaking at its to order your tickets early! If you plan on stayfinest. The festival invites artists from across ing all day, upgrade to an all-day pass, then the county, state and country to join them on grab a bite to eat with a complimentary disFriday, December 16, 2016 for the Monmouth count at one of Red Bank’s world class dining Film Festival networking event. This event is establishments. exclusive in part for the festival’s accepted Join in for Saturday evening’s industry panel filmmakers, but with a small contribution, where the stars will be shining on Red Bank. invites you to join with featured filmmakers Professional actors and directors will discuss and other professionals to collaborate and their beginnings to the industry as well as network while enjoying locally catered cuisine. take your questions. Join its mailing list and Professionals include individuals from our like its Facebook page to be one of the first to partnered relationships such as Backstage find out just who they are! For more informaand iPitchtv ­giving artists the opportunities tion, visit MonmouthFilmFestival.org. to pitch their films to major studios and meet

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Jeff CANTOR • Has served in the U.S. Army, both active and in the Reserves, since 1985, and holds the rank of Colonel • Multiple deployments to conflict areas including Iraq and Afghanistan where he commanded troops in combat and brought all his soldiers home • Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his achievements during combat operations.

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• Mayor of Belmar since January, 2011 • Led Belmar through devastating impact of Superstorm Sandy • Worked to successfully rebuild after Sandy and got every family in town back in their homes • No tax increase on municipal level in Belmar under his leadership

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• 1980 West Point graduate, part of the first class to admit women • Served as a platoon leader and company commander in Germany, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Army Captain

• Deployed overseas to Central and Southwest Asia

• Helped found several military organizations, including Knights Out and OutServe, working on the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

• Served on state active duty in Monmouth County during and after Superstorm Sandy

• In 2011, President Obama appointed Sue to the West Point Board of Visitors, and she currently serves as Chair

• Truman Scholar and Fulbright Scholar

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• Member, Hazlet Township Land Use Board • Recipient, New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal Jeff Cantor and Vincent Solomeno proudly serve as officers in the Army Reserve and National Guard. Use of their military rank, job title or photographs in uniform do not imply endorsement by the Department of the Army or the U.S. Department of Defense.

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October Update JOIN THE EXECUTIVE TEAM Elections for the Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA) Executive Board will be held in November. The nominating committee is preparing a slate for presentation at its October meeting. Holding office is a great opportunity to get more involved with the CNBA and have a say in the direction the organization takes, as well as a great opportunity to meet new people and grow your business. Please contact Carolyn Burtnick via e-mail at cburtnick@communitymagazinenj.com, if you are interested in running and/or want to learn more about each position. Note: CNBA officers must live in or own a business in Colts Neck - anyone can be a member.

UPCOMING EVENTS The Business Group’s next business card exchange will be on October 18, 2016 at Huddy’s, located in Colts Neck, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. – entry is free for CNBA members and $20 for non-members.

OCTOBER MEETING The Colts Neck Business Association will hold its monthly meeting on October 12, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. at the Colts Neck Town Hall (across from the Library). All are welcome. Coffee and muffins are graciously provided

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Join the CILU on Monday, October 17, 2016 for a special presentation by CILU board member Steve Strickland, where he will talk about his experiences in Tanzania where he ascended Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet, the highest point in Africa and one of the Seven Summits.

He also spent several days on safari in the Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Parks.

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Monmouth County Park System 9/11 Ceremony

15 Years Later

live in a world where rules and reason do not always apply and a sense of insecurity has entered our lives. But as we stand here today, we must also remember that America is so much more than buildings and the things about us our enemies both hate and fear the most are beyond their power to diminish or destroy. Our belief in personal freedom and human dignity cannot be shouted down or silenced with bombs or bullets.

“We have always been a people that are generous and caring and respectful of the aspirations of others. But we are also a people of stern resolve whose fundamental commitment to our core beliefs cannot be shaken.

Left to right: Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, ESQ., Monmouth County Clerk Like the strongest steel we are tempered and Christine Giordano Hanlon, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, Freeholder John P. Curley, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry and hardened by adversity. And like the finest Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr. blade we are sharpened by necessity. That terrible day fifteen years ago did change our n September 11, 2016, the Mon- dreds of attendees, the following is some of lives, but in the most essential ways it did not mouth County Park System Freeholder Burry’s words from that day. diminish us. As I stand here on this September hosted a Memorial Ceremony “Fifteen years ago September 11th started 11th remembering with all of you the terrible at Mount Mitchill Scenic Over- as a normal day filled with promise and posdeeds done that day, I am also proud to say look in Atlantic Highlands, the site of the sibilities. We will never forget how it ended. we are not defeated. We are still a nation of county’s 9/11 Memorial. Marking the fifteenth We remember the shock and the pain and promise and possibilities, and I am confident anniversary of the tragedy, the ceremony the terrible sense of loss. We remember the that this will always be true.” honored the memory of those lost and reflect- names and faces of the people we will never Set against views of New York City, the ed on the bravery of the day’s first responders. see again. And we remember the bravery and Speakers included Freeholder Director Thom- determination of the people who sacrificed so county’s 9/11 Memorial has three symbolic as A. Arnone, Freeholder and Park System much in all the days that followed. That day components: a timeline walkway to recollect the events of September 11, 2001; a stone Liaison Lillian G. Burry, Middletown Police changed life for all of us. base carved with the names, ages and homeChief Craig Weber, and Rev. David Cotton.

“It changed the way we saw the world. towns of the 147 county residents who lost The Pipes & Drums of the Atlantic Watch proWhat once was a place where, at best, dif- their lives that day; and an eagle sculpture vided music. ferences were debated and negotiated, and with a beam from one of the fallen World Freeholder and Park System Liaison Lillian at worst they were settled by national armies Trade Center towers.

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Candidates Night at Lincroft School on October 18th The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) is hosting a Candidates Night on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at Lincroft School, located at 729 Newman Springs Road. The candidates for Middletown Township Committee and the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders will answer questions presented by the League of Women Voters and compiled by members of the community. The public is welcome to attend. Questions may also be submitted prior to the event date through an online form at www.lincroft.org. Forms will also be provided at the door prior to opening statements for attendees to submit questions for the candidates. At the discretion of the moderator, questions will be chosen and presented to the candidates as time permits.

Candidates expected to attend this question and answer session are as follows:

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Middletown Township Committee: Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger (R) (Incumbent) Committeeman Kevin M. Settembrino (R) (Incumbent) Mary Jo Fabiano (D) Ralph Borgess (D) Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders: Serena DiMaso (R) (Incumbent) Thomas A. Arnone (R) (Incumbent) Matt Doherty (D) Sue Fulton (D)

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The 12th Annual Gala – “Glitter in Gold” – will be hosted by the Francis Foundation (FF) as they honor all of the FF warriors, angels and their families. The gala, named after the official color of pediatric cancer awareness month, will be held on October 22, 2016 at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch.

Francis Foundation founder Bob Huegle said, “Because of everyone’s continuing generosity, since last October’s Hawaiian Luau Gala, The Frances Foundation has compassionately gifted more than $235,000 to children fighting cancer and their families. These gifts have brought priceless smiles to critically ill children and desperately needed relief to financially devastated families. During the last year, the FF sent pediatric cancer warriors and their families to Florida, sent our warriors to sporting events and plays, purchased a puppy for a warrior, hosted a fun day event at IPlay America, held a hospital holiday party, a summer picnic, an ice cream party, and made countless financial donations including payments of rent bills, utility bills, medical treatment travel expenses, and uninsured medical bills. This is our mission which is only made possible because of our supporters.”

For more information about the Gala or the Francis Foundation, visit www.francesfoundation.net, “Like” FF on Facebook or call 732.219.7711.

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Guests were treated to a catered cocktail gathering by celebrity chef Diane Henderiks, roaming bar areas featuring themed drinks sponsored by DIAGEO, a live auction, and shopping opportunities for men and women with a percentage of sales benefitting the foundation.

As an added bonus, Boomer is also being outfitted and styled by Garmany for the 20162017 NFL season as he hosts another successful year at Inside the NFL on Showtime, which is an incredible opportunity to bring national attention to the store.

This is just the beginning of a meaningful and exciting collaboration between Boomer and Garmany. Johnell Garmany, owner of Garmany says, “September 9th was a groundbreaking gathering for a privately owned Red Bank establishment to host such star power. We’re proud to bring this event to our area and we can’t wait to plan for next year.”

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J. VINCENT JEWELERS HELPS CUSTOMERS SEE THE LIGHT State-of-the Art Technology Shows Customers a Diamond’s Light Performance J. Vincent Jewelers in Colts Neck recently engaged in a special training on an instrument that helps customers see and understand light performance in a diamond. As a member of the prestigious American Gem Society - an elite group of retailers who meet and maintain the highest standards in the jewelry industry - J. Vincent has exclusive access to this state-of-the-art technology.

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When it comes to the 4 C’s of a diamond—carat weight, color, clarity and cut - it is CUT that has the greatest impact on the beauty of a diamond. With the Presentation ASET (Angular Spectrum Evaluation Tool), customers can now see in real time how well a diamond is performing with light based on a color distribution seen through the instrument.

“Here at J. Vincent, we have long understood the importance of cut to the beauty and sparkle of a diamond,” explains owner Joe Brando, “and now we can bring customers into our world through a compelling but nontechnical presentation.” Adds Brando, “We actually use the Presentation ASET to purchase diamonds as well, and ensuring that each gem we offer is exhibiting top light performance.”

BRIDGES PROGRAM COLLECTING WINTER ITEMS & MORE STORY SUSAN MURPHY Bridges at the Shore is currently collecting winter items for those in need. The program, which builds bridges between people and communities, serves low-income people in the communities of Freehold, Red Bank, and Keyport.

Bridges Director Kathy Logan said that the following items are needed by October 21, 2016. “New winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for infants up to size 16.” Contact Kathy via email at lathy0731@aol.com to schedule a pick-up time for new items being donated. She noted that if you have lightly used winter items for donation, they may be dropped off in the shed behind the Holmdel Community Church, 40 Main Street, Holmdel.

There will also be a collection for the holidays. “New toys and books for infants up to teens are needed by December 10, 2016.

Suggested gifts for teens are gift cards to Target, Old Navy, and

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Just prior to the start of the school year, Bridges distributed over 370 backpacks filled with school supplies to those in need in Red Bank, Keyport, and Freehold. “Thank you to everyone who generously donated the supplies and backpacks to the program.

So many helped, not only with the donations but also in packing the supplies,” she said.

“We are an all-volunteer organization. We do not receive any grants or corporate help. Every penny of the donations given goes directly into the program. All the help we receive is greatly appreciated,” Kathy said. If anyone wishes to make a monetary donation, please make your check out to “HCC-Bridges” and send it to Kathy Logan, 8 Stagecoach Drive, Holmdel New Jersey 07733.

RED BANK CROP HUNGER WALK SLATED FOR OCTOBER 16TH! In 1979, the first CROP event in the Red Bank area was a small band of people, organized by Rev. David Muyskens, Shrewsbury Presbyterian pastor, who cleaned up the beach and raised over $3000. In 1980, they held a volley-ball-athon. Then in 1981, the First Red Bank CROP Walk was organized by Sarah and Len Dunikowski from Tower Hill Presbyterian Church, 15 churches participated, raising $6,127. The 36th annual Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk, the largest all volunteer CROP Hunger walk in the nation, will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Red Bank Regional High School with registration at 1:00 p.m. and the walk start at 2:00 p.m.

Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk is a 5-Mile Walk to raise funds to support local programs in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and global programs around the world. Join your friends, family and neighbors as we walk to end hunger one step at a time!

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Throughout the months of October and November, Ocean County College will be partnering with Georgian Court University, the Toms River Library, and others to provide free programming for students of all ages addressing the topic of educating girls around the world.

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BUILDING CHARACTER EDUCATION INTO CURRICULUM RANNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE G.R.I.T. PROGRAM AIMED AT PROBLEM SOLVING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION This fall, sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders at Ranney School in Tinton Falls will be studying more than algebra, world history, and literature—they will be learning about values and conflict resolution. A new Middle School program called G.R.I.T. is bringing character education to the classroom. Standing for Guided expectations, Respectful communication, Identifying solutions, and Transferring solutions to the community, the G.R.I.T. approach will engage students, advisors, and faculty members in setting appropriate community standards for respectful communication and constructive problem solving while teaching students skills they will need for high school and beyond.

“All Middle Schools are searching for ways to effectively have conversations around character development and leadership,” says Ranney Middle School Division Head Matt Hall. “The challenge is that no single program can work across all schools, so to best create one for the Ranney community, we decided to design one from scratch.”

By integrating character education into the curriculum, G.R.I.T. aims to enrich student-teacher relationships—a hallmark of independent schools like Ranney—and classroom management. Each month, Middle School advisory groups will focus on a theme, such as communication, friendship, tolerance, accountability, trust, or respect. Using facultydirected questions, students will discuss the themes in small groups during their 25-minute daily advisory periods before diving deeper into the themes through role play and case studies. The program is meant to be non-judgmental and nondisciplinary. At the end of each month, advisory groups will have the opportunity to share what they learned—as well as any proposed strategies or solutions they developed—with the entire Middle School community at its Town Hall gatherings. The second, or follow-through, component of the program involves how students then act within the community with their peers and teachers.

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ANIMAL ADVOCACY IMPROVING FOOD SAFETY & CONFINEMENT OF FARM ANIMALS PROVIDED BY K ATHLEEN SCHATZMANN NJ STATE COUNCIL DIRECTOR | THE HUMANE SOCIET Y OF THE UNITED STATES

If you had the opportunity to end the intensive confinement of farm animals in your state and improve food safety, wouldn’t you do it?

That is what will be asked of Massachusetts voters in November on Question 3 – the statewide ballot measure that bans extreme cage confinement of veal calves, breeding sows, and laying hens, and also stipulates that selling certain products from immobilizing cages and crates won’t be allowed in the state, no matter where they originate.

Who really can defend confinement so extreme that animals can barely move? The measure would simply ensure that certain farm animals are able to stand up, lie down, turn around and extend their limbs.

The measure, in practical terms, means that certain animals – specifically veal calves, breeding pigs and egg-laying hens – will not spend their lives in cages barely larger than their bodies.

This measure has won support from food safety advocates, because intensively confined animals often suffer from weakened immune systems, which allow dangerous bacteria to proliferate. For example, numerous studies show that egg operations confining hens in small battery cages have higher rates of Salmonella, the leading cause of food poisoning-related death in the United States.

And with 200 major food retailers pledging to cleanse cage confinement from their supply chains – from McDonald’s to Walmart to Dunkin’ Donuts to other low-cost food sellers – who can reasonably argue that welfare improvements like this are not practical?

What’s more, it’s happening throughout the world, even in countries where people spend a larger share of their money on food. Our Humane Society International team announced with CMR, one of the leading restaurant operators in Mexico, that the company will switch to exclusively cage-free eggs in its entire supply chain by 2022.

Forward-thinking companies like CMR take animal welfare seriously. We’re proud of the work we’re doing with food companies abroad, and the cascade of cage-free egg announcements we have helped generate in recent weeks and months. Last month, Compass Group, the largest food service company in the world, pledged to go cage-free in the 50 countries in which it operates.

Sodexo, the second largest food service company, also did the same.

There are naysayers out there, people who swim against even the strongest tides of decency and progress, but these voices cannot prevail in a world where we are now starting to honor basic standards of care for animals.

Every day, major companies are voting in the United States and other parts of North America and throughout the world for more responsible treatment of animals in agriculture. If Massachusetts voters stand with animals and with nearly the whole of the food retail sector, they will become the fourth state to pass a ballot measure to ban cage confinement of farm animals.

Voters overwhelmingly favor the reform we’re seeking and it would make one thing very clear: there’s simply no future in caging animals. That era is officially ending.

New Jersey residents: You can help ensure this historic measure passes on November 8th! Please sign up to make calls to Massachusetts voters through the campaign’s easy, automated phone system at www.YesOn3.com/calls.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION’S TAVERNFEST You and your friends are invited to gather with The Monmouth County Historical Association for an evening of beer tasting, tavern spirits and fare at the historic Allen House, circa 1710, located at 400 Sycamore Avenue in Shrewsbury, to benefit the Association on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The night will include an open bar, chance auction, 50/50 raffle and entertainment by RipTide.

Special thanks to the events sponsors, who include: Carton Brewing, Rumson Wine & Spirits, Local Smoke BBQ, Cooper Electric Supply Co., Almasy Law, and Sandy & Vanessa Mulheren.

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SHORE LUXURY LIMOS TO ‘RIDE IN PINK’ TO SUPPORT THE MAMA MARE FOUNDATION AND AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DURING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Shore Luxury Limos, a new limousine company serving the New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia areas, is teaming up with Dr. Michael Nagy, a local plastic surgeon, Big Splash Graphics, and Thunder 106 to raise money for the American Cancer Society and Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)3 charity, during their first annual ‘Ride in Pink’ event. For each round trip airport or cruise terminal transport booked in the month of October, Shore Luxury Limos will donate $25.00 to the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. For each Night Out trip, $50 will be donated. In addition to the donation, Shore Luxury Limos’ Lincoln MKT Sedan will be wrapped in pink to show support. Dr. Nagy and Big Splash Media are both huge supporters of the ‘Ride in Pink’ effort. A significant amount of Dr. Nagy’s work is dedicated to the care of cancer patients.

Shore Luxury Limos will be present at local breast cancer fundraisers such as: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign in Point Pleasant Beach on October 16, 2016 and various events held by Thunder 106 throughout the month of October.

The hood of the car is designed to be signed at each event after a

donation has been made. The ‘Ride in Pink’ effort will run for the entire month of October. All proceeds will be split and directly donated to the American Cancer Society and Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation. Other supporters of the ‘Ride in Pink’ event are Real Men Wear Pink and Wingman Planning.

“It’s been an idea of mine for a few years,” Director of Operations Mike Grieco says. “We are very grateful to our ownership team for their support in getting ‘Ride in Pink’ going. It only took one phone call to our sponsors and we received an immediate yes from every single one. I’m extremely excited to get this project on the road.

Shore Luxury Limos is always looking for a way to give back to the community. Helping the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society was just what the doctor ordered.”

Shore Luxury Limos President Tom Mirabella states, “Giving back to our communities and non-profit organizations is such a rewarding feeling for us. Wrapping a car is the easy part; it’s the work that the Mama Mare Foundation and American Cancer Society do that makes a huge impact in the many lives touched by cancer. All of us at Shore Luxury Limos are happy to be even a small part of the incredible things these groups do.”

For more information about the ‘Ride in Pink’ event, visit www. shoreluxurylimos.com.

TOP PRE-SCHOOL IN MONMOUTH COUNTY RECEIVES STATE SENATE RESOLUTION On September 7, 2016, Senator Joseph Kyrillos presented Holmdel residents Phyllis and Carmine Visone with a State Senate Resolution for their 25 years of excellence in early childhood education; owning Home Away From Home Academy, located on the Aberdeen/Holmdel border; and authoring “The Visone Method: A New Philosophy in Early Childhood Education”.

The Senate of the State of New Jersey saluted the school as highly esteemed in the Garden State community, in grateful recognition of its outstanding efforts. Established in 1993, the Academy has grown and developed throughout more than two decades, and is currently shaping more than two hundred young minds from infancy through elementary grades. The educational values of Phyllis and Carmine have served as a model to other early childhood educators, and their inspiring book, “The Visone Method”, has earned the distinction of Publisher’s Choice award.

shake his hand, as he wished each of them luck in their new school year. Both Phyllis and Carmine expressed their appreciation for the Senator making time to visit the school, and present this prestigious honor. To culminate the morning, Township of Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini presented the school with a Proclamation, specifically recognizing 25 years of business in the community.

Senator Kyrillos echoed the words of the resolution, “The strength and success of the State of New Jersey, the vitality of its communities, and the effectiveness of our American society, depend, in great measure, upon a thorough and efficient education for our children as exemplified by Home Away From Home Academy, who uses creative methods to instill a lifelong love of learning.”

The elementary students were able to meet the Senator, and

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Senator Joseph Kyrillos, Phyllis and Carmine Visone and Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini

NEW JERSEY TECHNOLOGY FIRM LAUNCHES DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD Merandex Technology Solutions, LLC announces the launch of its new Digital Business Card, a product that uses mobile technology to take the traditional business card to a new level.

The Merandex Digital Business Card can be fully customized by the card owner with images, logos and other branding, along with popular contact methods, such as phone numbers, email addresses and social media handles. It can also include live links to websites, videos, audio and other online content.

With the tap of a button the Digital Business Card is easily sent by each Digital Card owner or by anyone they’ve shared their card with. The Digital Card is sent via SMS text message to a person’s mobile number. Recipients save it to their mobile device where it appears as a logo alongside other app icons.

The patent pending refer technology is what sets the Merandex Digital Business Card apart from other digital card apps. Anyone can share any Digital Business Card that is stored on their mobile phone. Plus, card owners are notified when someone refers them and can immediately contact or follow up with each new person who receives their Digital Card.

“Business professionals network for three reasons: to remind people about their business, to share information about what

they do, and to get referred to potential clients,” said Merandex founder David Sokoler. “The Merandex Digital Business card does all of that and more. A physical card can be in only one hand at a time. The Merandex Digital Business Card can be shared over and over by anyone who has it. Because of the refer technology, you can follow up with new contacts almost immediately.”

The Merandex Digital Business Card is priced at $99.00 per card for a one-year subscription, which includes self-service access to all features. A one-time set up is also available for an additional fee. To enroll or to begin a free trial of the Merandex Digital Business Card visit www.mydbcx.com.

Founded in 2011 in Monmouth County, New Jersey by Colts Neck resident David Sokoler, Merandex Technology Solutions, LLC creates technology-based products for small and medium businesses that increase productivity, reduce costs and reach clients more effectively. Among their popular products are custom document workflow systems and a Digital Display Marketing platform.

FRIENDS OF J J COLLECTING HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY PEDIATRIC DISEASES Friends of JJ, a Monmouth County-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to enrich the lives of children and families affected by pediatric diseases, will be hosting two Halloween Parties for pediatric patients on October 25, 2016 at The Unterberg Children’s Hospital of Monmouth Medical Center and on October 27, 2016 at St. Peters University Hospital. The nonprofit is asking for donations of new Halloween costumes (newborn to 21-years-old) and/or accessories (with tags) and gift cards by October 16, 2016.

The parties will be over-the-top with Disney Characters, sing-alongs, goodie bag stations and best of all, we will be giving out full costumes and toys to the pediatric patients and their families. The patients will be encouraged to come out of their hospital rooms to enjoy the parties. We will also be sending around characters to the rooms of children who are not well enough to leave their room. Friends of JJ strives to make all events suitable for children of all ages.

For more information about donating, email brenna. friendsofjj@gmail.com. If you would like to send gift cards, they can be mailed to Friends of JJ, PO Box 163, Lincroft, NJ 07738.

Friends of JJ started in 2014 for Lincroft resident Jerry “JJ” Messana, who was diagnosed in 2006 at the age of 20 with neuroblastoma. At the time, he was a Monmouth University political science student, graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and Sigma Pi Fraternity Brother. He graduated, traveled, started his own booking agency – all while being treated for his disease for eight years. He met his wife Amanda while attending Monmouth

University, and they were married in 2012. Unfortunately, JJ lost his battle on January 27, 2014 at the age of 27. Through his battle he never gave up or asked why. He lived his life the best he could. Friends of JJ has donated over $35,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the pediatric team that treated JJ, $5,000 to pediatric hospice, $10,000 to families for medical bills, supplied multiple character visits to hospitals, and best of all over 20,000 gifts to children in local pediatric hospitals. The Messana Family believes, “the best way to keep Jerry present in our lives is to help these children and families that are going through what we experienced for eight years. No matter what type of serious illness these children are fighting - a new toy, a visit from a Ninja Turtle or Disney Princess or even just a goodie bag always puts a smile on a child’s face. Even if for a short time, that smile is what counts to us.”

Friends of JJ can be found on Facebook – Friends of JJ Inc and on Instagram – Friends of JJ.

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COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH AT 7:00 P.M. This Workshop will focus on current high school students and their families. Did you know the average family borrows 39% of the total cost of college? Only 37% of college students graduate in four years? Two thirds of college graduates leave school with financial debt?

Attend this workshop to learn: • How to maximize your potential for financial aid • How to lower your ‘Out-of-Pocket’ costs • Why the FAFSA and your EFC are so critical to the college financial aid process • How the SAT/ACT scores translate into financial aid dollars Students are also welcome and encouraged to attend!

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Saint Leo the Great began the 20162017 school year as the first school in the Diocese of Trenton to offer Microsoft Surface tablets to its Middle School students. Over the past seven months, teachers received training on how best to leverage the power of the Surface tablet in the classroom as they prepare students to succeed in Eighth grader Kyle Aldridge gets to work on his new Surface tablet an increasingly technological world.

Following an assessment of the school’s technological infrastructure last year, upgrades were made to support the needs of the school’s 600+ online learners. Representatives from Microsoft were on hand to introduce the students to their new tablets and will provide ongoing support throughout the year.

Michael Cutillo, business solutions specialist with Microsoft stated, “The Surface tablet combines what we know about best teaching and learning practices with the power of a laptop.”

Seventh-grader Brian Dinnell says, “I’m hoping that the tablet will replace the textbook and notebook for some of my classes. It will be helpful to have everything in one place for studying.”

For further information about Saint Leo the Great School, visit www. saintleothegreatschool.com

HOLMDEL BOYS 7/8 LACROSSE TEAM RECOGNIZED AT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL CHILDREN’S EVENTS *Registration required SHEEP LOVE TO EAT! - ALL AGES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 4:00 P.M. Lamb Chop tells her story and will assist you with a sheep craft.

READ TO PEACHES, OUR THERAPY DOG – ALL AGES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH AT 4:00 P.M. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to our therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves!

HALLOWEEN TRICKS AND MAGIC - GRADES 3 - 6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 4:00 P.M. Ray Franklyn performs spook-tacular magic tricks and welcomes audience participation. Attend if you dare!

The Library will be closed Monday, October 10th for Columbus Day. 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” us on Facebook – Colts Neck Friends of The Library.

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The Holmdel Township Committee was happy to recognize the Holmdel boys 7/8 Lacrosse team at the August 15, 2016 Township Committee Meeting. The Holmdel Boys Lacrosse program was started in 2013 by Commissioner Mike Kapcsos and coaches Chris McCann, Chris Flynn, Bill Dimaio, Joe Donahue, Dan Ferro and Mike Bair. The program has competitive teams that compete in the Coastal Lacrosse League, which is made up of 16 towns in Monmouth and Ocean County.

Mike Kapcsos commented, “In three short years we have grown into a competitive lacrosse organization. All three of our competitive teams have enjoyed increased success over the years. This year our 7 & 8-yearold team lost only to Lacey and Brick in the regular season, allowing the boys to qualify for the Coastal Lacrosse League playoffs and a shot at the championship, which were both held on June 4, 2016.”

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS RECEIVE MANY AWARDS THIS SUMMER The Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) Cheerleaders attended Bryn Mawr NCA (National Cheerleaders Association) summer camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania this summer. The Junior Varsity and Varsity teams garnered many awards. SJVHS cheerleading coach Mrs. Jayne Shalkowski is extremely proud of her team, “We set before them a challenge – be the best that you can be, work hard, be a family, and carry on the SJVHS legacy. The girls did that and more.”

The Junior Varsity Team won: Top JV Team, spirit stick every night, technical excellence in stunting, Stunt Smart and many girls nominated for All American.

The Varsity Team won: Top Overall Technical Team; Top Performance team; Top All American – Camilla Dalpiaz; Top Gun Jumper - Maddie Ambrosino; Top Gun Tumbler - Madison Able; Top Gun Stunt Group – Alyssa Halloran, Angel Bracero, Erica D’Anzieri, Sydney Haddad and Brooke Mitchell; Leadership Award - Erica D’Anzieri; All Americans - Stephanie DeBaecke, Alyssa Halloran, Carissa Nyugen, Alicia Velasco, Alex Wotjunik, Eryn Cooper, Maddie Ambrosino, Camilla Dalpiaz, Brooke Mitchell and Madison Fitzgerald; Technical excellence in tumbling, jumps; Stunt Smart Award; and Spirit Stick every night.

HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK IN LINCROFT TO BENEFIT ACTIVE DUTY HEROES OVERSEAS Newman Springs Dental Care is redefining the phrase “put your $$ where your mouth is”. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to the Lincroft dental office and receive $1 per pound. Drs. Mitchel Friedman, Julia Cintron and Aparna Menon are leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and glowing timer toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. This Lincroft family dental practice has sponsored this event since 2009 with Comcast Spotlight. They will also donate a tooth brush for every pound of candy collected.

“On Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., give up the candy to make a difference; that’s what we’re saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, however doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Friedman from Newman Springs Dental Care. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trickor-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well. Plus, these FireFly glowing brushes we’re giving out are really cool - they light up for two minutes, the ideal time for brushing”, added Dr. Cintron. There will be snacks and the kids are encouraged to dress up. As a special bonus, there will be a drawing for several special prizes.

Global sugar consumption for children increases by about 2% every year and is currently 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids’ teeth are being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children’s teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.

Candy will be collected at Newman Springs Dental Care, located at 539 Newman Springs Road Lincroft. The candy must be unopened.

No bites PLEASE! It will then be shipped to our troops overseas thanks to Army Recreational Military Services (ARMS). ARMS’s goal for this year is to provide a care package for every tri-state area service member. Visit www.supportarms.org for more information on how to help ARMS achieve this goal or make a cash donation.

For more information, call 732,978.4523, or visit www.NewmanSpringsDentalCare.com.

SAINT LEO THE GREAT SCHOOL STUDENTS WELCOMED BACK WITH OPEN ARMS All students were welcomed back with open arms by the administration and staff at Saint Leo the Great School on September 6, 2016 by Principal Cornelius Begley, Vice Principal Deirdre Senkewicz, Reverend John Folchetti, and newly appointed Dean of Middle School, Mr. G. Thomas Coyle. Younger students were escorted to their new classrooms by eighth graders who calmed nerves and brought smiles to the faces of anxious little ones. The students were excited to start another exciting school year.

Eighth grader Daniel Hurley escorts Chase Deservo (1st grade) and Emily Rae Johnson (3rd grade) into the first day of school at Saint Leo the Great.

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HOLMDEL NATIVE DISCOVERS MASSIVE HOLES ‘PUNCHED’ NEAR MILKY WAY

Researchers have detected two massive holes which have been ‘punched’ through a stream of stars just outside the Milky Way, and found that they were likely caused by clumps of dark matter, the invisible substance which holds galaxies together and makes up a quarter of all matter and energy in the universe.

The scientists, Holmdel native Dr. Denis Erkal and Dr Vasily Belokurov, from the University of Cambridge, found the holes by studying the distribution of stars in the Milky Way. While the clumps of dark matter that likely made the holes are gigantic in comparison to our Solar System – with a mass between one million and 100 million times that of the Sun – they are actually the tiniest clumps of dark matter detected to date.

The results, which have been submitted to the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, could help researchers understand the properties of dark matter, by inferring what type of particle this mysterious substance could be made of. According to their calculations and simulations, dark matter is likely made up of particles more massive and more sluggish than previously thought, although such a particle has yet to be discovered.

“While we do not yet understand what dark matter is formed of, we know that it is everywhere,” said Dr. Denis Erkal from Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy, the paper’s lead author. “It permeates the universe and acts as scaffolding around which astrophysical objects made of ordinary matter – such as galaxies – are assembled.”

Current theory on how the universe was formed predicts that many of these dark matter building blocks have been left unused,

and there are possibly tens of thousands of small clumps of dark matter swarming in and around the Milky Way. These small clumps, known as dark matter sub-haloes, are completely dark, and don’t contain any stars, gas or dust.

Dark matter cannot be directly measured, and so its Holmdel native Dr. Denis Erkal of the University of existence is usually inferred Cambridge, discovered massive holes ‘punched’ through a stream of stars just outside the Milky Way, by the gravitational pull it likely caused by dark matter. exerts on other objects, such as by observing the movement of stars in a galaxy. But since subhaloes don’t contain any ordinary matter, researchers need to develop alternative techniques in order to observe them.

The researchers used data from the stellar streams in the Palomar 5 globular cluster to look for evidence of a sub-halo flyby. Using a new modelling technique, they were able to observe the stream with greater precision than ever before. What they found was a pair of wrinkled tidal tails, with two gaps of different widths.

By running thousands of computer simulations, the researchers determined that the gaps were consistent with a fly-by of a dark matter sub-halo. If confirmed, these would be the smallest dark matter clumps detected to date.

HOLMDEL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER RECORD SEASON The Holmdel High School Girls Tennis team is looking forward to another great season. Last year they ranked number 2 in the State of NJ, number one in the division, number one in sectionals, number one in group 2 and also ranked number one in the Shore Conference. With a total of 25 wins and only one loss the girls team plowed through match after match. These girls have been training vigorously during the summer and are ready to take on a new season with zest. The Varsity team is led by coach Chelednik and assistant Junior Varsity coach Russell. The Holmdel High School tennis team consists of 11 Varsity players and 10 Junior Varsity players. Come cheer them on this season as they aim for number one!!

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