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Local Inspiration Leads Lincroft

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Holmdel Police Lose One of Their Own Holmdel Patrolman Joseph Van Pelt connected with Diogi immediately.

“As police K-9 handlers, we don’t really get to choose which dog we want,” explained Van Pelt.

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RIG OR TREAT Holmdel First Aid Squad Explorers Hosted 2nd Annual “Rig or Treat” Celebrations

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n November 2, approximately 800 area residents were able to attend the 2nd annual “Rig or Treat” at the Holmdel First Aid Squad building, an event made possible by its members, but run by the high school student volunteers of the Holmdel First Aid Squad Explorer Program. There were a number of activities for children, including: ambulance tours, basic first aid techniques, mummy wrapping, Nerf Gun archery, candy bracelet making, Twister, art & crafts, slime making, Halloween pinata’s and so much more!

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Coordinator and Advisor, explained how he got the idea for “Rig-or-Treat”. “While attending Rutgers University, I was part of a group known as Recreation Activities Crew, which every year put on an event called “Special Friends Day” where 100 children with various disabilities are paired up with 200 volunteer Rutgers University students and spend the day with their buddy.

The Recreation Center is transformed into a fun-themed playroom where the buddies can play various games and activities throughout the entire building.

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for all the children in our area, utilizing the 30 volunteer High School students of the Holmdel First Aid Explorer Program,” said Trischitta.

Mr. Trischitta also wanted to give a special thanks to the dedicated Life & Active Members of the Holmdel First Aid Squad that were behind the scenes making this event possible, and to Deborah Dow of the Holmdel Township Parks & Recreation for providing continued guidance and support.

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A DEDICATION TO DIOGI Holmdel Police Lose One of Their Own STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Patrolman Joseph Van Pelt and his partner Diogi, who are both crossed-training in narcotic detection and patrol, pose with a young friend on April 30, 2011 at Holmdel Community Day.

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olmdel Patrolman Joseph Van Pelt connected with Diogi immediately. “As police K-9 handlers, we don’t really get to choose which dog we want,” explained Van Pelt. Screening by the Head K-9 trainer of the Department, narrowed the selection to two dogs. Lacking experience, Van Pelt said he wasn’t exactly sure how to select the best dog so he went to each one as they sat in their crates. “The first dog shied away into the rear of the crate and was a bit defensive. The next dog came right up to the cage of the crate and started licking my face. I knew right there that he would be my partner.” That was in June, 2007. Diogi was named after a Florida Sheriff’s Office canine, “DiOGi” who was killed along with his partner while tracking a suspect.

When he was about a year and a half old, Diogi, a German Shepard imported from Slovakia, began K-9 training on July 9, 2007. Training included 10-weeks of Scent Detection Training for Narcotics followed by 16-weeks of Patrol/Tracking School. The majority of calls for service were related to narcotics detection/ recovery and currency sniffs relating to monies gained from the sale of narcotics in towns across Monmouth County, said Van Pelt. He and Diogi also worked throughout Monmouth County handling fleeing criminal tracks, home invasion/burglary calls, evidence-recovery, reports of missing persons, large fight calls and officer protection calls at large scale fights.

“Last summer, a six-year-old child from New York went missing while his scout troop was digging for shark teeth in Big Brook Park and Diogi tracked his scent trail for about two miles. It was awesome to watch him work. He was an incredible tracker and to watch him track a human being was absolutely amazing,” said Van Pelt. Due to his many brave and heroic acts over the years, Diogi was awarded numerous awards including Departmental Letters of Commendation and two Life-Saving Awards.

At home, Diogi was just a normal dog, said Van Pelt. “He loved my children from day one. He was protective over my house and property like any dog, but he was relaxed and comfortable. He was so loved by my family. My children were so proud that they had a police dog at home and they would brag to their friends about it all of the time. My wife would bring the kids to so many of his demonstrations just so they could see him ‘work.’ He completed us, he really did,” shared Van Pelt.

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When it was time for police duty, Diogi was different. “At work, he completely transformed, and from the moment he jumped into his patrol vehicle he became fixated, alert, and vigilant. He went into a condition of readiness and protective posture. It was remarkable to see the difference when we went to work. It even surprised my family to see how different he was,” explained Van Pelt.

It was difficult for Van Pelt to choose a favorite memory of his beloved partner. “Every single day I was with him, working or offduty was a pleasure. I loved being with him; he went everywhere with me and we were together 24/7,” he said.

Van Pelt thinks the Holmdel Township Police Department will most remember Diogi’s personality. “He had an incredible personality and was loved by so many people. Everybody always asked me to let him out of the truck to pet him or throw him a ball. Some of the officers would bring their children in on their days off when we were working just to see him.”

Diogi was diagnosed with bone cancer in his left femur and acute lymphocytic leukemia which were determined to be terminal. His physical condition deteriorated rapidly after this diagnosis and he was in extreme pain, shared Van Pelt.

On October 24, 2014, officers from the Holmdel Township Police Department, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, and K-9 units from other areas of New Jersey offered a final goodbye to Diogi with a full police salute in recognition of his loyal and dedicated service as a member of the Holmdel Township Police Department’s K-9 Unit at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital.

Diogi will be remembered as a true hero and an amazing partner.

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COLTS NECK LIONS COOK OVER 300 PANCAKE BREAFASTS FOR CHARITIES

On October 25, 2014, the Colts Neck Lions Club hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast. For almost 20 years, the group has been cooking their Pancake Breakfast at the Colts Neck Reformed Church. This year, as in years past, the Colts Neck High School Leo’s Club did an outstanding job of working with the Lions by serving over 300 breakfasts!

They could not have pulled off the four-hour event without the continued support of the Reformed Church and their many sponsors who were recognized on placemats and on a large banner that was displayed in Fellowship Hall. The money raised at the breakfast will go to help local charities in need.

MONMOUTH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON SPOTLIGHTS ITS 2014 PRESENTERS The Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce ended the year with its quarterly Women in Business Luncheon on November 13 at the Beacon Hill Country Club spotlighting Lisa Frank as its featured speaker and ending with a panelist discussion consisting of its 2014 Spotlight Presenters.

Lisa Frank is the founding member of the Young Survival Coalition; the premier non-profit focused solely on the unique issues facing young women diagnosed with breast cancer and those in their lives. She spoke about turning challenges into opportunities. Past presenters from 2014 were: Mariel Miller, Executive Franchise Specialists; Roe Couture-DeSaro, The Gutsy Gal; and Robyn StrattonBerkessel, Positivity Strategist Coach.

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Left to right, front row: Terence Biggs, Executive Director of Monmouth County Chamber and 2014 WIB Speakers; Mariel Miller; Roe Couture-DeSaro; Lisa Frank; and Robyn Stratton-Berkessel. Back row is the Women in Business luncheon committee.

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HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP VETERANS DAY CEREMONY STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Left to right: Veterans gather together at Veteran Memorial Park following the Veterans Day ceremony held at Veteran Memorial Park in Holmdel. They are Steve Cittadino, Marine Corps; Rudy Mikson, Army; Alfred Balestracci (Chaplain), Army; Theodore Nisson, Army; Art Davey, Navy; and Carl Tortora, Navy.

Master of Ceremonies and Commander of retired VFW Post 5918 Art Davey stands beside his granddaughter Deanna Vitoroulis prior to the start of the Veterans Day ceremony.

Holmdel Township Recreation and Commander Art Davey of the retired VFW Post 5918 sponsored the annual Veterans Day ceremony held on November 8 at Veteran Memorial Park on Telegraph Hill. About 100 residents, including numerous children, attended the outdoor service.

Commander Davey served as the Master of Ceremonies and welcomed the Holmdel PBA Color Guard who presented the Raising of Colors. The ceremony continued with the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem. Alfred Balestracci, who was Chaplain of VFW Post 5918, read prayers dedicated to both Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor.

Commander Davey then asked his granddaughter Deanna Vitoroulis to explain the history of Veterans Day. Mayor Patrick Impreveduto acknowledged and thanked the veterans in attendance. To them and to all the veterans who served, the Mayor said that although he had not served in a war and “I know nothing of your suffering, your bravery - Today, I am simply a grateful American and to you I say Thank You!” He explained how these two words comprised of eight letters have a powerful meaning – yet oftentimes are said so freely that the true meaning can be lost. “We need to be grateful and show our appreciation to our veterans and we can honor these men and women by living well.” David Arredondo of the U.S. Army also spoke and addressed the veterans in attendance directly. “I have come to honor these veterans who came before me. The best way I know to say thank you to all of you is to render a salute!” Arredondo stood at attention and saluted the veterans sitting nearby.

Monmouth County Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Township Committee members Gregory Buontempo, Joseph Ponisi, and Thomas Critelli, as well as members of the Holmdel First Aid and Police Chief John Mioduszewski were present at the ceremony. Some of the Memorial Wreaths given were from the Holmdel Township Committee, Holmdel PBA#239, Holmdel First Aid Squad, Holmdel Half Century Club, Holmdel Kiwanis Club, Holmdel Boy Scouts Troop#131, and the Holmdel Girl Scouts. Following the ceremony, Holmdel Recreation offered refreshments.

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While the animals at the Monmouth County SPCA are safe, warm and very loved here, they desperately want homes to call their own. They want to be cherished. There’s no greater gift.

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season so that they can wake up each morning being greeted by their families, knowing that they are a part of something larger than themselves.

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The CNBA held its networking event at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck on October 30 – which was co-sponsored by Fitzpatrick Printing Solutions and Trump National Golf Course Colts Neck, both businesses are long time and dedicated members of the CNBA. The event was filled to capacity as residents and businesses from the region spent the evening socializing and enjoying good company at this prestigious venue.

The CNBA Annual Holiday Window Painting Extravaganza and Contest was held on December 1, 2014.

Local businesses hosted and availed their storefront windows to promote the holiday season and local artistry of Colts Neck High School art students.

One of the most impactful efforts that CNBA undertakes is the Chairing of the Colts Neck Economic Development Committee. The purpose of this powerful effort and platform is to directly interface with the township leadership to discuss existing conditions and ways to improve the brand and “experience” of one of the most admired towns in New Jersey. Priorities include ways to advance the business district; programs to support local residents and campaigns the CNBA can consider and play a key role in positively promoting the town - current items on the agenda include a CNBA driven marketing effort to discuss branding for the town and improving the image of the business district. With help from Dan Simon, principal at Colts Neck High School, we have commenced a project driven by CNHS students to produce multiple videos featuring our lovely town and all of its offerings as well as a town-wide survey scheduled for 2015. The Colts Neck Economic Development Committee meets the last Thursday of each month.

The CNBA would like to recognize the passing of long-time supporter and town staple known to everyone as “Gino” of Orlando’s Pizza & Restaurant in Colts Neck. May the peace that comes from the memories, generosity of Gino’s smile and hospitality - comfort all those who knew him. Our hearts are filled with sorrow, memories and condolences.

The Colts Neck Business Association welcomes the public to our General Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Colts Neck Public Library, located at 1 Winthrop Road - behind Town Hall in Colts Neck.

The CNBA is led by; President Anna Appolonia of Heritage House Sotheby’s Realtors; Vice Presidents Gregory Calderaro of Morgan Stanley & Carolyn Burtnick of Community Magazine; Secretaries Patty Vollherbst of Colts Neck Computing & Alison Antenucci of Burns Brothers Custom Carpentry; and Treasurer David Sokoler of Merandex Technology Solutions. The group is advised by past president Glen J. Dalakian. The CNBA currently has 218 members in good standing and new members are always welcome. CNBA Membership dues for 2015 are only $50 and can be paid online at www.ColtsNeckBusiness.org.

The CNBA would like to congratulate Mary Barbagallo and Sue Fitzpatrick who were elected to the executive board at the November General Meeting and will be installed at the December meeting, they will begin their tenure in January 2015.

More info can be found at www.ColtsNeckBusiness.org or the group’s Facebook page.

Newcomers & Neighbors Club Enjoy French Fall Pastry Demonstration at Dearborn Market *Nature - Used with permission

Wishing You & Yours an Extraordinary Holiday 1 White Oak Drive, Colts Neck, NJ Co-president Renee Robinson welcomed the members and guests of the Newcomers and Neighbors Club at the November 13th meeting which included a French fall baking demonstration and breakfast at Dearborn Market.

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he Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas held a general meeting, breakfast buffet and French fall pastry demonstration at Dearborn Market on November 13.

Members and guests enjoyed sampling the creations that were prepared by outstanding Pastry Chef Zhanna. The meeting was a perfect way to begin the holiday season!

The club will kick off the New Year with the annual “Treasure Auction” and lunch which will be held in January 2015. New members may join the club at any time and the club is open to all new and long-time residents of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas. Start off the New Year with a resolution to get active and get social! For more information, call 732.530.9543 or 732.446.9682.

Colts Neck Residents Donate 106 lbs. of Eyeglasses!

The Colts Neck Lions Club would like to thank the residents of Colts Neck for their generous donation of eyeglasses for the Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Campaign. The Club received 106 lbs. of eyeglasses that has been delivered to the Katenbach School for the Deaf in Trenton, NJ. One of the disabilities served at the school is visual impairment/blindness. The school will give the eyeglasses to those in need.

The Lions Club’s motto is “We Serve”. They are best known for fighting blindness, but they also feed the hungry, aid seniors and the disabled and care for the environment. The Lions are men and women volunteers who have a desire to make a difference in their communities. If this is something that may interest you, please be their guest at one of their monthly meetings and learn more about them. The meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at The Fireside Grill, located on Rt.79 in Marlboro.

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Changing Your Body Begins With Changing Your Mind PROVIDED BY JULIANNE DODS, VP MERIDIAN FITNESS & WELLNESS

“I have always been a large person,” says Meridian Fitness & Wellness Member, Ali Daneshmand. “From childhood through adolescence and well into adulthood, my lifestyle, and mentality towards it, enabled me to weigh 386 pounds.”

“We set goals regularly which helped Ali to remain focused and stay positive throughout the process,” says Lauren.

At only 33 years old, Ali had not been to the doctor for a routine physical in over five years.

“As a volunteer EMT, I am often called to neighboring towns to render first responder care to those in need. On Christmas Day, I received one such call. An elderly man was experiencing abdominal pain. Once on scene, the man began to seize.

In the back of the ambulance, I performed CPR en route to the closest hospital. The man regained consciousness just as I transferred his care to the awaiting hospital staff. I was suddenly hit with the comprehension that if I had not lost those 50 pounds, I would not have had the stamina to revive that gentleman at all.”

“Regardless of what anyone told me about my weight, I would tell them - and myself - that there was no problem. My favorite moniker became ‘I just need to lose 50 pounds’,” says Ali. But, Ali knew the truth. When flying, Ali was required to book First Class passage to accommodate his stature, and safe travel required the usage of seat belt extenders. When visiting a restaurant, Ali had to call ahead to confirm special accommodations and seating arrangements. When attending a professional football game, Ali needed to be driven from the stadium to the parking lot via a golf cart.

“Long-term, successful weight loss requires more than eating healthy and engaging in the recommended amount of daily exercise,” says Lauren Pecora, a Certified Personal Trainer with Meridian Fitness & Wellness in Hazlet. “It requires taking an honest look at your lifestyle, your eating habits, your daily routine, and an assessment of your ability to do something to change it.”

Ali realized he needed to make a drastic change. In June of 2013, he began researching the possibility of bariatric surgery.

“What I took away from the consultation was the realization that without a healthy lifestyle and healthy mindset, the surgery would ultimately not work,” says Ali. “That’s when I approached the staff at Meridian Fitness & Wellness.”

Ali began meeting with Lauren, his Personal Trainer, twice weekly for one hour sessions focusing on functional movements that would ease his back pain and help build stamina.

Ali began setting and achieving small fitness goals, started taking Tae Kwon Do classes, monitored his nutrition and genuinely invested himself in conquering his obesity.

By December 2013, Ali had lost 50 pounds enabling Lauren to develop a more dynamic program which integrated compound muscle movements.

Ali has lost more than 160 pounds. His waist size is down from 60 inches to 38 inches. His chest size is down from 60 inches to 46 inches. And his neck size is down from 22 inches to 17 inches. Ali jokes that there are no more X’s in any of his clothing sizes! But more importantly than numbers or sizes, Ali has a renewed sense of life.

Looking back, Ali realized his road to health and wellness was more than a physical transformation; it was an emotional and psychological journey. He dealt with successes and setbacks, plateaus and triumphs and learned to cope and appreciate them all for the lessons they were.

“I will always have to remind myself that my past does not dictate my future. I can and have taken control of my health,” he says. “Knowledge of the right path is one thing, but the will to pursue that path is what makes the difference between exploring one’s potential, and becoming a couch potato.”

For Lauren, Ali is a testament to how proper nutrition, consistent training and an indomitable will pave the way towards a healthier future. “Ali took control of his health and, in doing so, created the life he deserves.”

For more information on how the expert team at Meridian Fitness & Wellness is working towards helping members take control of their health and ending the trend of obesity, visit www.MeridianFitnessandWellness.com, today!

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cue and take the first step to offer a homeless pup a chance at a new life. Call 732.765.8378 or go to www. castle-of-dreams.com to find out more.

Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue is a non-profit, network of dedicated volunteers that are always there to help and support each other. Joining this group is like joining a family that will offer the guidance you need to become a foster family for a dog or puppy in need.

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Santa Visits Historic Montrose School During “Old Fashioned” Christmas Open House

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December 10, 2014 4:00 to 6:00pm Conover Road Primary Cafeteria Join the Colts Neck Township Education Association to Support The Valerie Fund THE EVENT INCLUDES MANY ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS: Designing Cards Creating Gift Tags Playing Games

Making a Winter Craft Musical Performances Sing-a-longs

Food & Hot Chocolate Served Bring Your Family & Friends for a Fun Time and Meet Members of Your Local PBA. Donation of the following items will be collected at the door: New Board Games New Children's DVDs Gift Cards up to $25

RSVP's are appreciated, but not necessary to attend, contact londono@ coltsneckschools.org for more information or to rsvp.

The Valerie Fund provides health care services for children with cancer and blood disorders.

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he Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee has invited a very special guest to Colts Neck’s “Old Fashioned Colts Neck Christmas” Open House, scheduled for Sunday, December 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the historic Montrose School, located at the corner of Cedar Drive and Montrose Road in Colts Neck. Santa Claus will take time from his busy holiday preparations to meet with local children and visitors. Families are encouraged to bring cameras to this free event.

Hot chocolate, warm cider, candy canes and other goodies will be available courtesy of the committee. Afternoon events will include a tree-lighting and reading of “The Night Before Christmas” by Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee Chairperson Lillian Burry, a former Colts Neck Mayor and current Director of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Mrs. Burry was responsible for acquiring the township’s last one-room schoolhouse for public use over a decade ago. Although she negotiated a price of $1, the committee has been raising funds to restore, upgrade and maintain the iconic structure since. In addition to volunteer structural work performed by committee Vice-Chairman Harold Kilbride, a new permanent roof was donated by Short Slate, a local firm, last year. Following a recent one-vehicle accident, new fencing was installed in October “The Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee is pleased and proud to open the door to Colts Neck’s rich history during this quintessentially Colts Neck holiday celebration,” Mrs. Burry said. “Visitors can learn about the school and the country traditions that make our township so special.” The school will be appropriately decorated inside and out. Among the afternoon’s highlights will be an informative display recently shown at Monmouth County’s Archives Day depicting the locations of brass plaques purchased by the committee marking Colts Neck’s historic structures. The committee also funded a recent appearance of Molly Pitcher, as portrayed by a professional historic enactor, at Conover Road Elementary School.

“Keeping Colts Neck history alive is our mission and our privilege,” said Mrs. Burry, a former high school history teacher. “Our members are a wealth of local knowledge and a true community resource about Colts Neck’s vital role in American life dating to the 1600s.”

Lincroft Presbyterian Church Offers Free Seminars on Financial Planning Investing 101 & IRAs, Social Security Planning & Preparing a Tax Return Doug Irwin will be hosting financial planning seminars at the Lincroft Presbyterian Church in November, December and January.

Does looking at your financial statements feel like a giant alphabet soup brimming with gobbleygook? Do you feel stressed determining what selections to make in your 401k options? Do you want to file your own tax return but not confident you’ll do it correctly?

Lincroft Presbyterian Church is offering a three-part free series of seminars designed to demystify investing, taxes and more – the first part was in November and the next part will be on Thursday, December 11, 2014 and Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the church, located at 270 Everett Road in Lincroft (at the corner of West Front Street and Everett Road). Light refreshments will be served. Kindly please RSVP through the church office at 732.741.8921.

“After the series we hosted for church members and friends, we heard that people throughout our community would appreciate sessions to help them sift through all the information in a casual atmosphere that didn’t try to sell a particular company or service,” notes Doug Irwin, a member of Lincroft Presbyterian Church and retired CPA, who created the seminars and shares his 40+ years of accounting experience.

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Each session will include specific topics that cover IRAs and Investing basics, calculating Social Security benefits including spousal and survivor benefits, and how to file your own tax return with computer software: Thursday, December 11, 2014 SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING will cover a brief history of social security, how you qualify for social security, basic benefit calculations and various benefit options and strategies. In addition, spousal and survivor benefits will be covered.

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HOLMDEL RESIDENT & RANNEY SENIOR Offers Advice on Food Allergies in New Book

BELOW: The cover shot of Holmdel resident and Ranney senior Elisa Stavola’s new book – which is available on Amazon.com.

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lisa Stavola of Holmdel has published her first book, “Living with Life-Threatening Food Allergies: A Teenager’s Guide to Doing it Well,” which is now available on Amazon.com.

In the book, Elisa discusses the challenges she has faced from living with food allergies and imparts wisdom and advice that can only come from experience.

About the Author Elisa Stavola is a seventeen-year-old high school student who has suffered from food allergies her entire life. She’s very active in her high school, where she is editor of the foreign language literary magazine and captain of the varsity hockey team. She’s a member of numerous national honor societies and is involved in several volunteering programs.

She was also nominated to participate in HOBY, the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, an internationally recognized organization. In the fall of 2014, Elisa received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama for her outstanding contribution of both time and effort in community service. She is a teen advisor on both the Teen Advisory Group for FARE and the Teen Advisory Council for FAACT. These groups help educate the public about food allergies and advise teens on how to manage their condition. More information on these groups can be found at www. foodallergy.org or www.foodallergyawareness.org.

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Being a teenager can be an incredibly challenging and stressful experience, but being a teenager with life threatening food allergies propels it to a whole new level. As a seventeen-year-old who has lived her whole life with food allergies, Elisa Stavola imparts wisdom and advice that can only come from experience. The information she shares in this book can be helpful to anyone, regardless of age, who has a food allergy, loves someone with a food allergy, or even knows someone with a food allergy. Living with Life-Threatening Food Allergies: A Teenager’s Guide to Doing it Well contains valuable information, guidance and suggestions from someone who has navigated the path from childhood into young adulthood while living with anaphylactic food allergies.

Her book discusses topics such as education, safety, resources, and support programs. It communicates helpful information about camp, grade school, college, dating, traveling and dining out. The resources that Ms. Stavola shares with readers are extremely useful tools that can help manage daily life and make living with food allergies easier. There are numerous links to websites that provide even greater assistance with gathering helpful information in dealing with allergies. The tone of the book is positive and encouraging and it seeks to help everyone dealing with this condition lead successful, happy, healthy and normal lives.

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Ladies Auxiliary of Lincroft Fire Company Sponsors Fall Fundraiser Left to right: Members of the Lincroft Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary gather prior to their Fall Hi-Lo Fundraiser held on November 14, 2014. The ladies are Tracy Nimon, President Bridget Matthews, Joyce Halter, Aimee Russo, Vice President Maria Dunn, and Lucy Kennelly.

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incroft Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary held their annual Fall Hi-Lo fundraiser on November 14 at the firehouse on Newman Springs Road. Over 75 people attended the exciting card game, which has been held in fall and spring for several years. President of the Auxiliary Bridget Matthews said, “This helps us to raise money which in turn is used to buy items the firemen need, such as gloves or boots.” Vice President of the Auxiliary Maria Dunn, said, “This is a great fundraiser because everyone benefits! The fire company receives new or replacement equipment. The community benefits because residents have a fun time at a reasonable admission fee of $10. The laughter can be heard outside of the building and most leave with more than one prize. The Ladies Auxiliary Group benefits because the fundraiser brings us together and we enjoy being with each other.”

Simple rules are given for the card game by the caller, President Matthews, and there are multiple winners in each game.

No special skills are required – just a sense of humor and the willingness to have a great night with friends. Before starting the game, President Matthews explained, “We are dedicating tonight’s game to Dorothy Fowler, a 60-year member of the Lincroft Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary who passed away on November 9. So, have a great time and enjoy the game as we honor Dorothy with our Fall Hi-Lo card game.”

The Ladies Auxiliary sent special thanks to their supporters Joyce’s Sub & Pizza; WhatNotzLLC; Thirty-one Gifts; Gloria Nilson & Company; Dunkin’ Donuts and Santorini Greek Cuisine.

A 50/50 prize was given as well as the auctioning of over 20 gift baskets.

Vice President Dunn said new members are always welcomed.

“We hope others will consider joining the Fire Company or the Ladies Auxiliary Group.”

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MONMOUTH COUNTY CONCOURS BENEFITS LOCAL YOUTH

Crisp fall temperatures, sunny skies and golden cornfields provided the perfect backdrop, as Hop Brook Farm in Holmdel again played host to New Jersey’s Classic Motorcar Festival on October 5, 2014.

For New Jersey automobile enthusiasts and aficionados, there is nothing quite like the Monmouth County Concours d’Elegance. The annual event features an upscale, artful exhibition of 150 rare classic automobiles and motorcycles– along with a stylish fall fashion show - all for the benefit of local worthwhile charities.

Since the inception of the event in 2008, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised to benefit local causes. This year the Monmouth County Concours d’Elegance raised over 70,000 dollars to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties, a group dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged youth through valuable, one on one mentoring.

“My committee enjoyed partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and supporting their mission,” says Jeff Cruz, a local Realtor with Weichert in Rumson

and Founder of the event. While the automobiles on display certainly garner attention in their own right, event organizers have always held higher aspirations for the event. “The goal of the Monmouth County Concours is twofold: to host the finest automobile exhibition on the east coast while raising funds and awareness for those who need it most” Cruz states.

Automobiles from private collections in NJ, NY, CT, MA and beyond regularly apply to be included on the show field.

The 2014 Best of Show was presented to a spectacular 1929 Duesenberg Model J that incidentally was also awarded at prestigious Pebble Beach this past August. Other notable vehicles on display included a 1927 Rolls Royce Playboy, a 1931 Minerva, and a 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC. A fabulous 1934 Packard Dietrich Convertible was the recipient of the 2014 Monmouth County Concours Cup. For full judging results or more information on the Monmouth County Concours d’Elegance, visit www. monmouthcountyconcours.com or call 732.946.3630.

CILU UPCOMING MEETINGS On December 15, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will host a talk by Kieran Tintle, JCP&L Area Manager for Central New Jersey. He will talk about the role of JCP&L in our community.

Both talks are at the Holmdel Community Center on Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel and are free and open to the public. Citizens for Informed Land Use promotes informed and thoughtful land use, and the protection of our natural resources, our land and our water. For further information about our organization, please visit our website, http://www.holmdel-cilu.org.

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Colts Neck Troop 290 Attends Zombie Camporee at Quail Hill In October, the scouts from BSA Troop 290 of Colts Neck, attended the Zombie Camporee at Quail Hill Scout Reservation. They took part in many fun-filled activities such as: coffin race, building a tri-pod chair, a team building game called raise the pole, an obstacle course, and other skill games.

The main event of the entire camping trip was the coffin race. The scouts constructed two coffin race cars, with the help of Mr. Hulse, Dr. Ngyuen, and Mr. Mariner, the adult scout leaders of Troop 290. Several scouts helped build the cars at Hominy Hill Golf course maintenance shop in Colts Neck the week before the trip and followed the night with pizza and a bonfire. At the following troop meeting the scouts decorated the cars with Halloween decorations and made two race teams with two scouts as the designated drivers. At the Zombie Camporee, the coffin race went great as the cars went flying down the quarter mile track! The scouts were in 2nd and 3rd place at one point of the race. All the scouts were so proud of what they built and were thankful for Mr. Hulse’s great design.

The Troop has more exciting trips planned for coming months such as camping at Navy Camporee & Football in Maryland, a day trip to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell, Winterburg, Ski trip and many more. On each trip the scouts learn leadership and other life skills in a fun and responsible way.

Boy Scouts is for boys 11-17 years old. You can join at any time. Please send an email to Join@Troop290.com and the troop will respond back. If you’re looking for information on Cub Scouts, for boys in first through fifth grades, check out their website, www.Pack90NJ.com, or send an email to Join@pack90nj.com. For information on venture Crew 290, for young men and women from ninth grade through age 20, please contact Vicki Sherman at 732.308.9820 or Sherman_05@yahoo.com.

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Premiere Date Announced For Monmouth County Film Monmouth County residents Nicholas Marchese and Charles Barr announced that the Duncan Smith Theater will premiere their feature film, “My Brother’s Girlfriend”, on January 9, 2015.

Written and directed by Nicholas Marchese, “My Brother’s Girlfriend” is a dramatic comedy that interjects a realistic perspective on what is seen as society’s new social norms. The film stars Joseph Scarpino, Kelsey Potkay, Joseph Lacerda, Matthew Muscarello, Danny Siegel and Stacey Schnepp. Other actors include Alyssa Metzger, Harry

Kaplan, Danny Kaplan and Tom Frascatore.

“It’s an honor to be premiering My Brother’s Girlfriend with the Holmdel Theatre Company,” Nicholas Marchese said, who grew up in Holmdel.

The film will premiere on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. followed by a screening on January 10, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. and a matinee on January 11, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets to all three screenings are available at www.MBGF-Movie.com.

ABOUT Nicholas Marchese Nicholas Marchese is a singer, actor and filmmaker. Born in Staten Island, NY and grew up in Holmdel, he has been involved in the creative arts for over nine years. After multiple theatrical productions and singing performances, Nicholas picked up a camera for the first time and made his first short film, “Fuhgeddaboudit” (2011), a mafia spoof that he directed and starred in. Later films included “Poor Money” (2012), “Locker Doom” (2013), “Lockdown” (2013), and now his recent, “My Brother’s Girlfriend” (2015). He currently attends Montclair State University.

The cast of “My Borther’s Girlfriend” and Film Director and writer Nicholas Marchese (back).

Left to right: Danny Siegel, Stacey Schnepp, Matthew Muscarello, Joseph Lacerda, Joseph Scarpino. (Not Pictured) Kelsey Potkay.

Lincroft Little League Proudly Supports The Backpack Crew

The Lincroft Little League asks the community to support The Backpack Crew, an organization created to help the families of a local elementary school that were still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and whose children rely on free lunch at school during the week as their main meal. Each family is assigned a backpack which is filled with two days’ worth of meals and dropped off with the school nurse. The students pick up their backpacks on Friday and return them on Monday to be refilled. The program is very private – identities of the families are known only by the school nurse.

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Upcoming collections for food and coats are now through December 13, 2014. Please help with donations of food that are healthy and easy for little children to carry home (no glass), such as: granola bars, mac and cheese, soup, small cereal boxes, small jars of peanut butter, crackers, spaghetti and sauce, packets of instant oatmeal, fruit cups, etc. Drop off locations are at Colonial Nursery (1124 W. Front Street in Lincroft) and The Sports Barn (1124 W. Front Street in Lincroft AND 264 Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank) during their business hours through December 12, 2014.

You can also drop off at the Lincroft Little League Complex on December 13, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

LINCROFT LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION IS OPEN Please don’t delay – late fees will be charged after January 15, 2015. To be guaranteed a spot on a team, please register before February 15, 2015. Visit www.lincroftlittleleague. org for more information!

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Mix all ingredients together. Place on a sheet pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 325° for 25 min. Insert a toothpick into the potatoes – if it goes through easily, they are done. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes uncovered to add extra crisp to the potatoes. Mix one more time before serving.

Standing Rib Roast INGREDIENTS • 9 lb. Beef Standing Rib Roast • Dearborn’s Dry Rub, (brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili pepper, thyme, paprika, cumin)

PROCEDURE

Preheat Convection Oven to 300° Add Dearborn’s Dry rub to the entire outside skin of the roast in a thick layer. Press to coat. Place on a roasting pan. Do not cover. Cooks approximately 25 minutes per pound. A meat thermometer placed in the end of the roast should read at 135°. Let rest 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Stuffed Calamari with Crabmeat INGREDIENTS

• Dearborn Market’s Homemade Marinara Sauce

• ¼ c. yellow pepper, diced small

¼ c. red onion, diced small •

4-6 Large Calamari, whole tubes wash and remove cartilage – using only tubes, not tentacles

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2 eggs

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½ tbsp. Dijon mustard

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1 tbsp. mayo

For the Crabmeat

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1/8 c. chopped parsley

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1 ½ cans claw crabmeat

¼ c. red pepper, diced small •

PROCEDURE

½ loaf Arnolds bread crust removed and diced •

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1 tsp. old bay seasoning

Prepare crabmeat by mixing all ingredients together until well combined. Use this to stuff the large calamari tubes. Use toothpicks to hold the opening of the calamari closed in an “x” formation.

There will be leftover crabmeat once you have stuffed the calamari.

Use to create small 1 1/2 inch balls of crabmeat and place on a greased sheet pan. Bake at 325° from 5-10 minutes to get crusty.

To cook the calamari, place a small amount of Dearborn Marinara Sauce in an oven proof dish. Lay stuffed calamari on top and finish off with more marinara. Cover with foil and bake 15-20 min. at 325°. When calamari is done, remove toothpicks and place one of the baked crabmeat balls in the opening, so your calamari will be fully stuffed and look perfect for table preparation. Top with more heated Dearborn Marinara Sauce and serve.

Eggplant Rollatini INGREDIENTS

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2 tbsp. grated cheese

For the Eggplant

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Pinch of salt and pepper

• Dearborn’s Homemade Marinara Sauce

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1-2 cups oil for frying

1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced ¼” lengthwise (approx. 8-9 slices) •

For the Ricotta Filling •

2 ½ lbs. fresh ricotta cheese

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1 tbsp. grated cheese

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1 c. flour

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1 c. mozzarella, shredded

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½ dz. eggs, beaten

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2 tbsp. parsley, chopped

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¼ bunch parsley, chopped

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Pinch of salt and pepper

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Preheat the oven to 350°.

Mix the eggs, parsley, grated cheese, salt and pepper together.

Dredge eggplant slices in flour, then dip in egg batter, and then fry in oil.

Remove when light brown in color. Put on a paper towel and let cool.

Next mix all ingredients together to create the ricotta filling.

Add approximately 2 tbsp. dollops of ricotta filling to the center of one of the eggplant slices. Roll eggplant around filling.

Lay eggplant rolls in an ovenproof dish. Top with Dearborn’s Marinara Sauce and bake at 350° for 15-20 min. or until heated through.

Discover the Difference an Oak Hill Academy Education Makes

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UNPARALLELED PREPARATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND Oak Hill Academy Takes Home First Place for Sixth Straight Year at CBA Math Contest For the sixth year in a row, there was a familiar site under the maple tree on the campus of Oak Hill Academy on Monday morning, October 20, 2014 as students arrived to begin their week. It read: “Congratulations! Oak Hill Academy 1st Place – CBA Math Contest.

The 2014 team, coached by Mrs. Palamara, came in 1st place on October 18th! Twelve schools competed in the private/ parochial division. Each school sent eight students with the five highest individual scores being counted for the team score.

Seventh grader, Thomas Wang, won the entire competition, after winning a tie-breaker with fellow teammate, Anna Effenberger (2nd place), coming in 1st place! It is quite an accomplishment!

Also receiving trophies and placing in the top ten were: Michael Zhang (3rd place), Lucas Bruckmann (7th place), William Walsh (8th Place) and Dylan Servilla (10th place). Oak Hill dominance was evident with placing six students in the top 10! No other school even placed two students in the top ten! Also competing were:

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In a look back over our 34 years of existence, Oak Hill has been fortunate to have much success in this prestigious math contest. Only the top five schools are awarded a trophy.

Oak Hill Academy has achieved 25 years with a top five finish (13 first places, 7 second places, 3 third places, 2 fifth places) For the last sixteen years, OHA has had fourteen 1st place individuals, (Richard Tapnio(’99), twice, Laura Budzyna(’00), Matthew Rydzak(’02), Bill Toth(’03), Dmitry Vagner(’04), Steven Castellano(’05), Vicky Lee(’06), Julian Gau(’11), twice, Gilbert Rashkovsky(’13), Jacob Yatvitskiy(’13), Harry Jain(’14) & Thomas Wang (’16)). No other school can claim such dominance!

Congratulations to Mrs. Palamara and the 2014 team, as well as all of the teachers who helped to prepare OHA math students over the years through their day to day curriculum.

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Local Inspiration Leads Lincroft Resident to Broadway STORY MICHELLE TUCHOL

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or some people, nothing says more about success than to see a work of labor and love come to life, and have a captive audience appreciate it just as much.

Vinnie Favale, vice president of CBS Late Night, has the pleasure of experiencing that success every Saturday afternoon in his first production, “Hereafter Musical,” an uplifting story about life after death for the departed and the living.

“I’ve never done anything like this, I didn’t know what I was doing!” says Vinnie.

Vinnie’s longstanding career in broadcasting has led to the creation of some of the most popular projects turned networks. He helped pioneer MTV, which was instrumental in launching sister stations Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite and VH1. He worked with A&E and then the Comedy Channel (currently Comedy Central), becoming more involved in the programming and working to deliver new shows.

In 1996, he moved on to CBS to work with David Letterman, who Vinnie had previously collaborated with early on. Since then, life has moved in many different directions.

Vinnie lives in Lincroft with his son, Jonathan, and wife, Debbie. When the family does have time to spend - Vinnie admits to giving up most free time for the production - they enjoy watching TV together. Jonathan and Vinnie also love going to the movies. Vinnie commutes to New York City by bus during the week for CBS, and drives in on the weekends for “Hereafter Musical.”

The way Vinnie went about creating this musical, he says, was allwrong. He initially starting working on the music before the story, but his heart was no doubt in the right place. Here’s a man who has also been a regular call-in guest on the Howard Stern show since its creation. What does he know about having compassion for those who have suffered loss? He points out that the empathy for a death is universally felt. And of course, Howard Stern was such a long time ago!

Vinnie lost two siblings at a young age. He thinks about them every day, and brings up an interesting, and most honest, point of view.

“If my brothers didn’t die, I wouldn’t think of them in the same light today.”

Vinnie talks about how death and the grieving process affects people.

His belief in reincarnation and that people must learn lessons in life draws on the experiences that parallel the characters in “Hereafter.” The thought of the afterlife has been a constant in Vinnie’s life. Among other occurrences that inspired him to move forward with “Hereafter Musical,” was the death of local high school student, D.J. Wheeler, who was killed in an auto accident in 2003, and a song Vinnie wrote (“Nineteen”) following the tragedy. Vinnie didn’t know D.J. or his family at the time, but the issue weighed heavy on him.

He thought about the family, and was reminded of the accident every day as he passed by the tree on Middletown Lincroft Road that the community used to memorialize D.J. The time following would be spent fleshing out ideas, as the commute to New York from Lincroft prompted writing. When Vinnie had a better idea for his play, he began casting.

It seemed like a serendipitous occurrence once Vinnie found Frankie Keane, a singer-song writer and actress, in 2008. Frankie is originally from Chicago, but currently resides in Weehawken. Vinnie believes that she put her career on the line when she signed up with him; but it was also for a cause she truly believed in. Frankie ended up co-writing the story. Vinnie was open to her ideas: she came with a comedic angle, which helps lighten the mood in what can be considered a heavy subject; she wrote music for the score; and she stars in the musical.

“We just hit it off!” says Vinnie. “She contributed so much. It’s as much her as it is me.”

Unfortunately, Frankie was no stranger to the loss of loved ones.

But the two were able to create an adaptation that they thought would leave the audience thinking in a new way. After some overhauls in the plot and a successful two-week run in 2012 at a smaller-sized theater off-Broadway, “Hereafter Musical” began its open-ended run this past September at the Snapple Theater Center, 1627 Broadway, every Saturday afternoon.

He has much more confidence in the production, and hopes to gain exposure with audiences and expand beyond Broadway.

“I want to put it in front of as many people as possible.”

There’s much that can be said about a musical that guarantees to evoke deep and personal conversation concerning the topics of life, loss, the afterlife, and for some, closure that may not have been possible during grieving.

“This isn’t about religion,” Vinnie points out. “It’s about the possibility that there is life after death for us after someone dies. And that’s for the living.”

For a theme that comes across in life as morbid at times, Vinnie believes that it was a cathartic experience for him. He is a genuinely funny and endearing man who has spent years working in comedy. And as he dives into something more serious (still with laughter), he hopes that “Hereafter” inspired and entertained those who came along for the ride.

Visit www.hereaftermusical.com for more information.

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Moore Yarn Celebrates One Year in Business

Monday - Friday 10 AM to 9 PM Saturday - Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM 1,300+ Yarns to Choose from.

Open Knitting & Crocheting Everyday.

Knitting & Crochet Lessons for Every Level.

We will help you with your projects!.

Clubs, Groups & Guilds are Welcome!

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Our Staff wishes everyone the Happiest of Holiday Seasons!

The perfect holidy gift is a MOORE YARN Gift Card!

Available as a traditional Gift Card, Electronic, E-Mail or send to a Smart Phone. It can be purchased at our Shop or on our website.

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t has been one year since the opening of MOORE YARN at Airport Plaza in Hazlet. During that period, they balled over 1,000,000 yards of yarn (enough to go from Hazlet to Indianapolis, Indiana), taught 75 people to knit and 60 people to crochet. Over 215 girls scouts and brownies learned how to finger and over 200 knitted and crocheted items were given to charity. The shop boasts over 1,300 different yarns and is an Authorized Addi Dealer.

What makes MOORE YARN so unique is not just the knowledgeable and friendly staff, but also their passion to help people no matter where they purchase their yarn or supplies. There is always a certified Knitter or Crochet instructor on duty to help FREE of charge. Classes are offered every week in the mornings and evenings for all skill levels, they even have teen night and Mommy and Me classes.

Seniors have a Special Day on Tuesdays, Senior Sit ‘n Stitch, which they receive 10% off their yarn purchases. There is open knitting everyday and Sunday is a special day with their Knibble, Knit ‘n Crochet – people can show up to knit, crochet, share ideas, patterns, tips, tricks and good conversation (one class boasted over 70 people).

The shop is open at 10:00 a.m. every day and closes at 9:00 p.m from Monday through Friday and closes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. They are also available online at www.MooreYarn.com for purchasing yarn, supplies and gift cards 24 hours a day. There is a Man-Cave with a large screen TV and there are always complimentary snacks and beverages. They even have a Mobile-Yarn-Shop called MOORE YARN on Wheels that visits knitting groups throughout Monmouth County and can also be found at craft shows, Farmer’s Markets and local town events.

You can order Gift Cards in any denomination on their website and they will be sent directly by mail, in an email or send to your smart phone. Giving a gift doesn’t get any easier!

Owner Mitzy Moore would like to thank everyone who came to her shop and helped make the first year such a big success and being part of their yarn community!

MOORE YARN at Airport Plaza is conveniently located at 1366 Route 36 in Hazlet, one mile off Garden State Parkway Exit 117.

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Halloween Candy Buy Back in Lincroft Collects 126 Pounds from 32 Kids to Benefit Overseas Soldiers

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t’s rare that children would let their dentist see them with their arms full of candy. But youngsters lined up on November 3 at Newman Springs Dental Care carrying sugary treats in boxes and bags.

To help prevent cavities and other oral unpleasantries associated with excess sugar consumption, the dental office offered its annual Halloween Candy Buy Back, a few days after “trick or treat” day. Children brought their excess spoils in exchange for $1 per pound turned in, flashing toothbrushes and snacks. The children were also entered in a contest with several chances to win DVD movies.

“All collected candy was boxed up and sent to troops overseas,” said Dr. Mitchel Friedman. The children also wrote letters to the soldiers to include with the packages. Dr. Julia Cintron added “Most youngsters were willing to part with their candy, with some even turning down the money.”

The event yielded 126 pounds of candy. Ronnie Miccuilla of American Recreational Military Services (ARMS.org) will make sure that the candy gets to our troops in individualized packages. The event was cosponsored by Comcast Spotlight.

Mitchel Friedman is the owner of Newman Springs Dental Care, which emphasizes general family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. They offer several sedation options for the phobic dental patient. For more information please call 732.741.6444, or visit them on-line at www.NewmanSpringsDentalCare.com.

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DIVORCE TALK

PROVIDED BY PETER C. PARAS, ESQ.

More FAQs Q: I don’t want a divorce. Can I stop it or, at least, delay it until my spouse comes to his senses?

Peter C. Paras is a shareholder in the Family Law Firm of Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C. For more information please see the firm’s website at www. par-law.com. The information in this article is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice you should consult your attorney.

A: This is a question often asked by a spouse who is blind-sided by the news that his spouse wants a divorce. Contesting the divorce itself is rare because the legal standards for proving the grounds and obtaining a divorce are not very stringent.

A spouse who wants a divorce will, virtually always, get one. Contesting the divorce only delays the inevitable. Although delay is possible, it almost never works to get the other spouse to come to her senses. By the time one spouse is ready to dissolve the marriage and has filed for divorce, it is the rare case in which she changes her mind.

In fact, she might say she filed for divorce because she came to her senses. You must also consider whether you accomplish anything, even if you successfully stop the divorce, by keeping a spouse in a marriage

who doesn’t want to be there. Counseling, to help cope with the breakup of the marriage and to get through the process may be time and money better spent than trying to stop the divorce.

Q: I think my spouse is cheating.

Should I hire an investigator to gather evidence?

A: This is a complex question. Marital fault, e.g., adultery, is no longer a legally relevant consideration when the court decides the issues of alimony, child support and equitable distribution. However, in extra-marital relationships that are more involved than a one night stand, it may have an impact on whether a cohabiting spouse is entitled to alimony in the first place. The diversion of income or assets to support an extra-marital relationship (e.g., gifts, jewelry, trips, dinners and hotel rooms) may continued on next page >>

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be relevant to how remaining marital assets (and debts like Tiffany or Ritz Carlton bills) are divided. There is no answer that fits every case. Sometimes hiring an investigator is worth the money. Sometimes it isn’t. You should discuss this with your lawyer.

Q: Is it true that going to court is the only way to ensure a fair result?

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A: The unequivocal answer is NO. In fact, settlements often achieve a greater measure of fairness. There are far too many cases and far too few judges to allow judges to spend the time on each case that the parties and their lawyers can. Thus, when settlements are reached, they often involve a level of reflection and detail that the court simply doesn’t have the time to provide. Many family court judges have admonished litigants that the litigants know their cases, their family’s needs and resources and the best way to ensure that the family’s needs are met through a fair allocation of resources much better than “a stranger in a black robe” (or a black nighty as one Monmouth County judge put it). All it takes is a willingness to compromise. One never gets everything he wants at trial. Spouses make requests of the judge, too. Judges must look at a case from the perspective of both spouses. Both have rights that the court will try to protect. Recognizing this will make compromise easier and settlement possible and will ensure a fair result.

MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS RELEASES NEW CHRISTMAS CD

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he Monmouth Civic Chorus announced the release of its latest CD, A Merry Little MCC Christmas, featuring new arrangements of Christmas favorites by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Brandau. Selections include Silent Night, O Holy Night, Deck the Hall, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and more holiday classics. CDs are available at $15 plus shipping. Orders must be received

by December 15, 2014 for delivery by Christmas.

The Chorus will perform highlights from the new CD, along with the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at the Count Basie Theatre, located at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank. To purchase tickets and CDs, call 732.933.9333 or visit www. monmouthcivicchorus.org.

The Monmouth Civic Chorus has been called “close to perfect” (Asbury Park Press), “alive and evocative” (The Star-Ledger) and “exceptional” (Red Bank Green). The Chorus is the proud recipient of the 2008 ASCAP/Chorus America Alice Parker Award, and the 2010 Spinnaker Award for Arts and Culture from the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce.

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PET CELEBRITIES Your pet can be a local celebrity too. Send their photos to info@communitymagazinenj.com

Boo Nuss of Holmdel

Jack Ceriello of Holmdel

King Henrik Hank Johnson of Hazlet

Community Magazine dedicates this month’s Pet Celebrity section to Diogi, who was a Holmdel K-9 Police Dog. We thank Diogi for his service to our communities.

See Diogi’s dedication on page 12.

Lola and Ralph Warendorf of Colts Neck

Mickie Kinsella of Lincroft

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Patty and Selma Davi of Lincroft

“Dogs come into our lives & leave Paw Prints on our Hearts”

Pidge Allan of Colts Neck

Pogi Cabrera of Aberdeen

Snoopy Dubinett of Colts Neck

Dakota Resnick of Holmdel

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Keeping your pets nutritionally safe during the holidays

BY MARTHA G. CLINE, DVM, DACVN Sharing in holiday festivities with your pet is a wonderful way to celebrate the season. While sharing food can strengthen our human-animal bond, there are some foods that should be avoided in order to keep pets safe and healthy this holiday season.

Always avoid sharing high calorie holiday meals with your dog or cat. Table scraps can lead to gastrointestinal signs, such as vomiting or diarrhea. Depending on the severity of these gastrointestinal signs and if the pet is suffering from dehydration, treatment by a veterinarian may be necessary. Treatment may include medications, fluids, or even hospitalization. Another consequence of feeding a fatty meal to your dog may be inflammation of the pancreas, or pancreatitis.

Pancreatitis can be life threatening and hospitalization is usually required. If your pet experiences vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, or lethargy after feeding table scraps, please be sure to contact a veterinarian.

In addition to avoiding high-fat foods, be sure to keep chocolate, grapes, raisins, garlic and onions away from your pets, as these food items can be toxic in a number of ways. Chocolate toxicity can cause mild to severe signs including vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, irregular heart rhythms, and death.

Ingestion of grapes, raisins, or foods that may contain these items, such as holiday desserts or breads, may lead to kidney failure in dogs.

Dogs that develop kidney failure from grape or raisin toxicity need to be hospitalized for aggressive treatment. Treatment can sometimes be unrewarding and costly.

Onions and garlic can be toxic to both cats and dogs, with cats being more susceptible to intoxication. Consumption of raw onion or garlic, concentrated sources of onion or garlic such as powders, or foods that contain these may cause anemia (decreased red blood cells) and weakness. Additionally, Macadamia nuts may cause weakness, vomiting, or neurological signs such as stumbling or shaking if ingested by dogs.

When including our pets in holiday celebrations, it is always important to remember that while some foods that cause no harm to us may make our pets sick. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Get baking with this fun and healthy homemade dog treat recipe.

Have fun cutting the dough into whatever festive shapes you like, and store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.

Holiday Pumpkin Doggie Treats Ingredients: • • • • • • • •

1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini 1/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup water 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons of olive oil (okay to use flax seed oil) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375̊F. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Form the dough into a large ball and remove from bowl. Roll out dough until about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until firm.

There are 1,290 calories in one batch of dog treats. The final calorie content of each treat will depend on the total number of treats made.

These treats are low protein (21.6% protein calories) and low fat (9.4% fat calories). Treat calories should not total more than 10% of any dog’s total daily calorie intake.

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Help Comes from Our Special Place

STORY MICHELLE TUCHOL

Obstacles are prevalent in the dynamic of every family. But when parents must take on the task of raising a child with special needs, their obstacles can, at times, be monumental.

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ith hearts much bigger than bank accounts, and wisdom well beyond some of the brightest physicians, Liz Lenza (who splits time between Manhattan and Colts Neck) and Dawn Fittipaldi (Marlboro) work tirelessly to overcome those challenges at Our Special Place, a non-profit learning center for children with special needs. These women seem to have met each other at the right time. Through the ups and downs of life and owning and working with a non-profit organization, their yin and yang personalities are making it work.

Along the lines of education, Dawn points out, “this is not a school, it’s a center,” noting that Our Special Place provides an outlet for expression, social interaction and developmental skills the children need in addition to whatever their regular educational program might be. Regardless, since its opening in 2008, the therapeutic center has done a world of good for the children that attend and the families who advocate.

Before the center opened, Liz’s son Ethan was diagnosed with autism at an early age, and the family needed guidance. It was with the help of a mutual friend that Dawn came into the Lenza’s life.

“We’re looking into government funding, but so far we haven’t been successful,” Liz says.

“I started an intensive in-home program with Ethan,” says Dawn.

Dawn, who works with children as a Behavior Analyst, came to the Lenza’s home and initially worked with Ethan one-on-one to help develop his functional skills. Slowly but surely, the Lenza’s opened up their home to other children with developmental disabilities; new interactions with other children, and other parents, began to grow. Liz recalls just how important the social hour for parents was with the Lenza’s as Dawn worked with the children.

“If someone had a bad day, they would always walk out of our house with a smile.”

Eventually, the group sessions had outgrown the Lenza’s home; Liz and Dawn both entertained the idea of opening up a business. And that was when Andrew, Liz’s husband (and silent champion, as she calls him) suggested a non-profit center to accommodate the families. The making of Our Special Place was born.

Our Special Place is situated in the semi-residential area of Matawan. The center offers seven different classes for children to enhance their developmental and social skills with the goal of teaching each child to grow and experience applied learning in a compassionate and positive atmosphere. Dawn and a small group of teachers and assistants work with the children, and Liz has been trained to provide support for the families and parents who will usually wait at the center as their children are being instructed.

Our Special Place also incorporates special events throughout the year allowing all children and their families to participate.

“Once you’ve been here, you’re a part of the family,” Liz says.

The children range in age from 3-16; there’s also a broad spectrum of abilities and developmental disorders that Liz and Dawn encounter.

Dawn, who understands the importance of early diagnosis for children with special needs, explains that education should not only be the responsibility of the traditional K-12 system. If a child has been attending classes at Our Special Place for multiple sessions, parents are encouraged to help guide their children at home in a way that enforces the skills that are learned.

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“It’s about supporting the families in their time of need,” says Liz. In addition to Liz’s “We Can Do It” attitude and heightened sense of commiseration, her job is coordinating the most important resources for the center: donations and fundraising.

The community supports Our Special Place; the staff and their family and friends, local businesses, and families who bring their children to the center have donated money, time and whatever they can to help keep the non-profit moving forward. However, the center requires manpower, supplies, and in some cases, continued education for providing instruction. As a 501c3, fundraising is challenging because it takes initial resources, including extra time and money, before a profit is turned.

Neither Dawn nor Liz is out to make a profit for themselves. The goal of the center is to provide learning, help and education for the children and families, and to cover the center’s costs, which also includes funding events and special opportunities.

Liz is hoping that in the future there will be more recognition and awareness of the needs for children with developmental disorders, as well as family foundations and governmental funding for centers similar to Our Special Place. Centers such as these have been increasing over the years, and Dawn and Liz encourage families to explore different options and resources for their children’s specific needs.

“Dawn and I have achieved what we set out to do," Liz says, “but we’re still not done.”

Both are proud of the center and their herculean efforts to give their children a leg up. Liz looks to the future of the center as well as the future of the children with special needs who will eventually need a plan for adulthood.

“What happens when these kids are 21?” Liz asks.

It’s a question that most parents of special needs children will face.

The concern over security, both environmental and financial, has Liz thinking that one day, she could work in that capacity also.

For now, Dawn and Liz embrace the work and are grateful that they’ve been able to make a difference in the lives of local families since creating Our Special Place.

The center is located at 62 Broad Street in Matawan. For information about registering for classes, making a donation and volunteering, visit www.ourspecialplacenj.org/.

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Saint Leo the Great Feast Day Celebration

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n November 7, the community of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft gathered together in celebration honoring the Feast Day of Saint Leo the Great, the patron saint of the parish and school. The day commenced with a mass celebrated

by Father John Folchetti, pastor. For the sixth consecutive year, volunteer parents from the school expertly decorated and created a festive environment in the school cafeteria, where the students, faculty, and staff gathered for an elaborate feast. Mrs. Debbie Newberry, head chef, the kitchen staff, and countless

volunteers prepared roasted turkey, gravy, corn, and the traditional accompaniments like mashed potatoes and stuffing.

All students were asked to donate a non-perishable food item for the parish’s food pantry, which serves the greater community. In addition to the celebratory luncheon, the 8th grade class played several games of flag football, with an audience of parents and other grades. The day was a celebration of both faith and fun, a tradition that the children look forward to each and every year.

Motivational Speaker Ron Bachman Visits St. Benedict School

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n Novem- country to hear. Ron shared his childhood experience, having ber 10, St. both legs amputated at a young age, and going through life B e n e d i c t dealing with physical handicaps and verbal bullying throughSchool students out the school years. He made a decision to rise above it all in sixth through and persevere to dedicate his life to teaching others, particeighth grades re- ularly middle school aged children, the importance of being ceived the plea- yourself, accepting others and being responsible in a world sure of listening filled with technology that can be used as a bullying tool too to and personal- easily and readily accessible. He stressed to the students to ly meeting Ron “love yourself” and the extreme importance of embracing the Bachman, a moti- values of self-esteem and respect. Honing in on the 8th gradvational speaker ers, he also powerfully reminded the upper classmen how they who tours Amer- are all role models, especially to the 7th and 6th graders sitica’s schools ting in the same room. “Everything you say, everything you do, spreading his is being watched by them,” and he then added, “they look up messages of ac- to you.” The school gym filled with students sat silent as they ceptance and watched and listened intently to every single word he spoke. diversity. Ron is The audience filled with young students was truly captivated. considered one Afterwards, the students individually greeted Ron and reof the top speak- ceived his autograph. They proudly asked for his signature ers in the country “RB” stamp and “Walk This Way” bracelet and took photos with for his anti-bul- him. St. Benedict School also received copies of his newly relying campaign. Mr. Bachman, a Detroit native touring the leased book, “Walk This Way: Life Lessons for Dealing with country for speaking engagements, traveled 771 miles to vis- Bullies and Bad Times.” it the sixth through eighth graders at St. Benedict School in Special thanks to the RAINE Foundation, Patti Dickens, and Holmdel, as part of his Walk This Way Tour.

Mrs. Potterton, SBS social worker, for making the visit happen.

Not only are the students special, but Ron’s message is even more special for all middle school students from all over the

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Governor Christie And The First Lady Of NJ Visit Saint John Vianney High School Student’s Home On October 29, 2014, Governor Chris Christie, along with First Lady Mary Pat Christie visited the Union Beach home of Saint John Vianney High School junior, Joseph Rice and his mother Barbara Costanza. Barbara Costanza was notified that her home was selected by Habitat for Humanity and the Governor’s Office as a priority build. Their house was completely destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, and now two years later it is finally being rebuilt with the help of Mary Pat Christie’s organization, “Hurricane Sandy NJ Relief Fund.” The Relief Fund is an active partner in the recovery effort, supporting 106 nonprofit organizations that have assisted more than 300,000 New Jersey residents.

On hand for the press conference were some of Joseph’s

classmates, SJVHS President, Mr. Joseph Deroba, Campus Minister, Mr. Jeff Johnson who stated, “It was so heartening to see the community rally in support of a local family. It was especially powerful to hear the Governor call the volunteers who have helped rebuild the community, instruments of God, which is what they are.”

In the coming days, SJVHS students volunteered with Habitat for Humanity at the Costanza house helping to finish it. Barbara Costanza was hoping to spend Thanksgiving in her new home, “I just want to get home with my son. I want to get settled, get life back to normal.”

Oak Hill Academy Students Take Home 13 Trophies at Mathleague.org Competition

On October 23, eighteen Oak Hill Academy students competed in an elementary mathematics contest sponsored by Mathleague. org. This regional competition was held at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls. Mathleague.org sponsors a number of elementary school contests to be held throughout the country each school year. The contests are structured in such a way that students find the tests good preparation for other elementary and junior high math contests. Top-scoring students at qualifying meets held throughout the year are invited to compete at their state’s championship in May, and winners of the state championships are invited to a national championship in June.

The contest features a number sense round, target round, sprint round, and team round. For the 4th grade participants, Oak Hill took home the top four awards: 1st Place – Michael Gao, 2nd Place – Thibaut Fabricant, 3rd Place – Robert Schweikert, and 4th Place – Audrey Yan. For the 5th Grade participants, Oak Hill had 6

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out of the top 7 award recipients: 1st Place – Alexander Mitchell, 2nd Place – Aarya Doshi, 3rd Place – Elizabeth Wright, 5th Place – Molly Jain, 6th Place – Brandon Klatsky, and 7th Place – Justin Weber. There were many participants in the 6th Grade and Oak Hill earned three trophies: 2nd Place – Grant D’Orsi, 5th Place – Nicholas Geissler, and 6th Place Jessica Yatvitskiy.

Seventeen of Oak Hill’s eighteen students who attended qualified to move on to the state competition in May. This included Michael Gao, Thibaut Fabricant, Audrey Yan, Aarya Doshi, Maria Giannakopoulos, Molly Jain, Brandon Klatsky, Alexander Mitchell, Justin Weber, Elizabeth Wright, Simar Arora, Grant D’Orsi, Mason Garber, Nicholas Geissler, Raymond Shen, Sydney Yan, and Jessica Yatvitskiy.

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n November 2, over 150 children and their families were treated to The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 2nd Annual Harvest Party for Children with Cancer. The children enjoyed hay rides, a pumpkin patch, horse rides, many crafts and games, family photos, a rodeo show

by Cowboy Larry, music, face painting, lunch, hot apple cider and apple cider donuts and much more on a beautiful farm in Colts Neck.

“This is a day for the children and their families to enjoy all of what the fall season has to offer,” said Monica Vermeulen, CEO & Founder of The Ashley Lauren Foundation. “It is a day to forget about their illness and just have fun!”

Ms. Vermeulen added that the day would not be possible without all of the Foundation’s donor and volunteers for providing this funfilled day for the children. A special thank you is extended to the Spinella Family, the Nahum Family, Tom Orgo and Slope Brook Farms, Mike High, Mulberry Market, Patches the Clown, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck Exchange, Helen Goddard, Thomas James and Cowboy Larry.

To learn more about The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing hope & help for children with cancer or to volunteer, please call their office at 732.414.1625 or visit them at http://ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

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Colts Neck Ranney School Senior Signs with Bucknell University Lacrosse Senior Peter Gerhard of Colts Neck has accepted Bucknell University’s offer to join the university’s nationally ranked Division I Men’s Lacrosse Team in the fall of 2015. Peter currently serves as Ranney’s Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team Captain, a role he has had since 10th grade—and a role that has helped him to be a mentor for younger players.

He began playing the sport in the third grade and has been a member of Ranney lacrosse since Middle School.

Peter is a midfielder member of the United Lacrosse Club Team and also plays on the Team United 2015 Black travel team. As part of his athletic path, Peter has participated in the following lacrosse showcases: United Capital Challenge Showcase Camp in Albany, NY; the East Coast Lacrosse Camp Showcase at Dartmouth College; the Terrier Showcase at Boston University; the Crimson Showcase at Harvard University; and the Villanova Prospect Clinic at Villanova University.

He verbally committed to Bucknell in October 2013 and has had the university in his sights since he was a child, as both of his parents attended the school. But what truly convinced him to attend the Lewisburg, Pennsylvania university was its academic program. Peter intends to study computer engineering and had to apply separately to the university’s

College of Engineering, which is also nationally ranked. He received early acceptance to the engineering school earlier this month.

His interest in engineering and technology began at an early age and Peter says he really found his path during his junior year at Ranney when he took AP / Honors Computer Science courses and robotics. He adds that, while playing lacrosse has helped him to develop a mental toughness, Ranney’s academic rigor has helped him to stay on track. He is also appreciative of the school’s flexibility and support. For example, he has spent many weekends over the past few years playing four lacrosse games back to back and been able to adjust the timing of a scheduled Monday test in order to properly prepare.

Peter has attended Ranney since the second grade. In his “student lifer” quote, appearing in the upcoming edition of Columns magazine, he writes: “At Ranney, I have … developed a plethora of skills—the most important being time management.

With extracurricular activities, sports and a rigorous course schedule, time management has played an important role in my success as a student and an athlete. This lesson will help me throughout college and the rest of my life.”

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Zanowski, “Peter is a true scholar– athlete. On the playing field and in the classroom, teachers and coaches see a young man who works hard, gives his best and works with his peers in ways that foster success. His choice of Bucknell reflects his commitment to academic and athletic excellence. We are proud of him and excited for the road ahead!”

Peter is also a member of Ranney’s Robotics Club and served as the Robotics Team Treasurer during his junior year. In his free time, he takes mixed martial arts. “I’m very excited to be attending Bucknell,” he says. “It’s been a lot of hard work over the years but I’m happy that it’s now official!”

Seven RBC Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent Red Bank Catholic congratulates seven Red Bank Catholic student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent on November 12, 2014 to continue their careers at the college level. Through their academic and athletic dedication, these student athletes are honored to have earned this opportunity to play at the next level.

FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jackie VanLew of Tinton Falls (swimming) - University of Connecticut; Brynne Bauman of Hazlet (softball) - Felician College; Gabby Bram of Jackson (softball) - Hofstra University; Alex Barazotti of Howell (basketball) -Loyola University Maryland. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mike Ianelli of Colts Neck (baseball) - Wagner College; Tim Barile of Red Bank (lacrosse) -Virginia Military Institute; and Pat Lehrkinder of Little Silver (golf) - Monmouth University.

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Beloved Founder of St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild Will Speak at December Meeting Rev. William J. Bausch was the pastor of St. Mary’s Church for over 20 years, and during that time, started a women’s organization called the Martha Mary Guild – inspired by the Bible story of two sisters, Martha and Mary.

Father Bausch is an inspirational leader, seasoned homilist and prolific author of over 30 books.

He has lectured at colleges, REV. WILLIAM J. BAUSCH such as Notre Dame, Sacred Heart and Boston College and has also been the homilist at many of Sr. Helen’s retreats at St. Joseph by the Sea, so even new members have been able to benefit from this delightful speaker.

The Guild’s special Christmas meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 will be even more special with Fr. Bausch’s talk, entitled - “Four Christmas Stories: the Gift of Emmanuel, the Gift of Warmth, the Gift of Hate and the Gift of Good Enough”. Another very important aspect of this December celebration is the lovely tradition of Guild members donating a wonderful assortment of baby items (clothes, diapers, blankets, etc.) to Birthright.

Join the Martha Mary Guild at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Parish Spiritual Center for the rosary, followed by Christmas refreshments in Madonna Hall. Fr. Bausch will enlighten and entertain around 7:30 p.m.

Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce Holiday Red Carpet Party Join the Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the elegant Addison Park, located at 150 State Route 35 in Aberdeen. This popular and well-attended Chamber event offers a festive evening of exceptional food, dancing, networking, raffles and more!

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4th Annual Butterfly Ball 10th Anniversary Celebration

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On Saturday, February 7, 2015 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, guests will gather to honor Anita DelPesce and Bob Montesano at The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 4th Annual “Butterfly Ball.”

The event provides an opportunity for attendees to enjoy an evening of fine food, drink and entertainment while raising funds and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in NJ. Guests will enjoy a truly “Festive” Carnival Atmosphere during the cocktail hour.

In addition to an evening of dinner and dancing - with music by Mack & Soul, guests will be able to bid on many unique auction items graciously donated by supporters of The Ashley Lauren Foundation. Founder and CEO, Monica Vermeulen states, “This is an evening not to be missed. We have many exciting things planned for the Ball. Victoria Ali, Butterfly Ball Chairperson, and her dedicated committee are working hard at making this a very memorable evening.”

Funds raised by the Butterfly Ball will support the programs of The Ashley Lauren Foundation including Direct Family Assistance, (household bills, bills and medications not paid through medical insurance, traveling expenses to and from hospitals, funeral expenses, etc.); Material Assistance (food, clothing, household items); Emotional Support; Support groups; Parties for the Children; Advocacy; Outings; Birthday and Holiday Gifts for the Children; “Making Dreams Come True” Program and anything else that is needed to make their lives easier and to let each child know that they are important. The Ashley Lauren Foundation does not fund research but rather are “in the trenches” with these families as they cope with the daily battle of pediatric cancer.”

The Ashley Lauren Foundation will also be celebrating the kickoff of a monumental milestone. Please join us at the Butterfly Ball as we celebrate 10 years of providing Hope & Help to NJ Children with Cancer.

For Butterfly Ball tickets, Mega 50/50 Tickets or Evening Ad Journal and Sponsorship Opportunities, please visit www. ashleylaurenfoundation.org or call 732.414.1625.

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COLTS NECK FIRE DEPARTMENT LADIES AUXILAIRY SPONSORS GIFT AUCTION STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Members of the Colts Neck Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary gather for a photo prior to the start of their first annual Tricky Tray Gift Auction held at the Conover Road firehouse Fire Company#2 on November 16, 2014.

Colts Neck Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary held their first annual Tricky Tray Gift Auction on November 16, 2014 at the Conover Road firehouse for Fire Company#2. Over 50 people were in attendance. The $10 admission fee included one beverage, one dessert, and one sheet of tickets.

Additional tickets were available for purchase and a 50/50 raffle was held later in the afternoon. The food was donated by the Colts Neck General Store.

“We had fun putting this all together,” said Event Chair Dee Zander. Gifts that were not already in a basket were compiled and wrapped by the Gift Auction Committee. “It turned out great. Everyone liked the gifts and the idea of the Tricky Tray.

This will be our major fundraiser for the year,” she noted.

Ladies Auxiliary President Colleen Heaton said the value of the gift baskets ranged in price from $20 up to $1,600. Gifts in-

cluded items such as candles, cookbooks, a wine decanter, tickets for sports events, a Coach purse, fine jewelry, and numerous gift certificates. The main prize donation was from Trump National Golf Course for a round of golf for four people. “We want to send them a special thanks for their generous gift. Most of the gifts were donated by local businesses and we greatly appreciate the support of everyone that donated.” A committee of seven people, which included Event Chair Dee Zander, President Colleen Heaton, Jo Romano, Melissa Pavel, Mary Dwulett, Liz Leonhardt, and Lynn Ruane worked together to make the first annual Tricky Tray a fun and exciting event. Heaton said that all of the Ladies Auxiliary members assisted in getting donations and helped to make this event a success. There are 20 active members of the Ladies Auxiliary Assisting the Ladies Auxiliary were five scouts from Boy Scout Troop#290. Scout Master Brad Daniels said that Cosmo, Will, Auro, Greg, and Rob volunteered to help with the distribution of the baskets and any cleanup needed later on. Cosmo and Will assisted the Ladies Auxiliary at the start of the event.

Lincroft Elementary School’s Battle of the Books

The 2014 Ultimate Battle champions were Lincroft Elementary School’s team - High Five. Left to right: Joseph Stanzione, Michael DeRosa, Jolene Gianone, Taylor Barrett and Olivia Gandolfo.

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Battle of the Books is returning for its 2nd year at Lincroft Elementary School and 3rd year at Fairview Elementary School! This program is for 5th graders, which runs from October through April, and encourages students to read books and have fun while competing with peers. Students gain knowledge and enjoyment from reading books and sharing them with friends, parents, and teachers.

Students are part of a team and their responsibilities are: reading the required books, taking notes on each book read, and partaking in book talks. Each team is challenged to read the 10 Battle books.

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Each school held its own final battle to determine a winning team that would move on to the Ultimate Battle. For the first time last year, the winning teams from both schools battled each other.

Fairview’s winning team was The Reading Eagles, which battled Lincroft’s winning team, High Five. The 2014 Ultimate Battle champion was Lincroft School’s High Five. All the students who participated demonstrated their true love for reading. We are excited for the kick-off of the 2014-2015 Battle of the Books competition. Good luck to all of the teams and have fun! Let’s get ready to battle!

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Sister Helen Clifton Retires from St. Mary’s Parish the Philadelphia area at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary elementary school and Little Flower Catholic High School.

She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill in September, 1949.

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ister Helen Clifton is retiring from St. Mary’s Parish in Colts Neck after 20 years of service. Sister was born to Helen and Harry Clifton on March 4, 1931 in Holmen, Delaware County, PA. Her early schooling was in

SSJ’s Center for Spirituality, Area Delegate for the congregation requiring visits to local communities in Florida, Delaware County, PA, Camden, NJ diocese and Sinoe County in Liberia, West Africa.

She was also elected to the Council of SSJ’s of Philadelphia.

Sister’s career as a teacher drew upon her versatility. For nine years she taught Her final role was at St. Mary’s in grade one at Our Lady of Victory School in West Philadelphia; St. Andrew’s, Bay- Colts Neck. Sister Helen Clifton said, onne, NJ; and St. Joseph, Somers Point, “St. Mary’s has provided me with twenty NJ. Then she moved to high school where years of faith, friendship and devotion. she taught math at Prendergast, Drexel For these years I am deeply grateful.”

Hill, PA; Cardinal Dougherty, Philadel- Retirement will include volunteering phia; and Holy Trinity, Georgetown, DC. at St. Joseph Villa and the parish of St. Her last school teaching assignment, Genevieve in Fourtown, PA. Sister Helen which lasted three years, was the eighth Clifton asks for only one thing, “I ask for grade in South Philadelphia. your prayers. Thank you!”

Between teaching and coming to St. Mary’s, she served her community in several roles. Her assignments included

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PC Behavioral Healthcare welcomed more than 280 guests to Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck on October 20, 2014 for its 11th Annual Culinary Adventure.

This evening of scrumptious fare featured gourmet tastings from some of Monmouth County’s best restaurants, as well as delicious desserts and specialty beverages (wine and beer, coffee and smoothies).

Left to right: John Mans, CPC President & CEO and resident of Brick; Kerry Herbert, CPC Vice President of Development and resident of Shrewsbury; Barbara Etter, Auction Chair and resident of Leonardo; Pat Geiss, co-chair and resident of Little Silver; Jane Guadagno, co-chair and resident of West Long Branch; and Don Glaser, Chair of the Board of Trustees for CPC and resident of Oakhurst.

This year’s event was elevated thanks to a special Chef’s Demo featuring the award-winning local foodie favorite, Drew Araneo of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport. The demo offered participating guests an opportunity to interact with Chef Drew while he prepared one of his specialties: jambalaya. Araneo studied under beloved Monmouth County restaurateur, Joe Romanowski, is a James Beard nominee for Best Regional Chef, and Winner of Beat Bobby Flay.

All proceeds from the event help CPC provide subsidized counseling services to children and families in need.

Drew Araneo, Chef and Owner of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport, holds court over a captive audience during his demo.

The importance of mental health to overall wellbeing and success has

achieved renewed attention and engaged the media spotlight thanks to a vigorous national discussion led by the President and healthcare leadership. More and more communities are incorporating mental health education and anti-stigma campaigns into neighborhood conversations to encourage individuals and families to seek out care when necessary and support friends and neighbors as they make the commitment to achieve better, overall health.

The Agency hosts several events each year to raise funds in support of its mission to provide quality mental healthcare to Monmouth County residents who cannot afford it. Last year, CPC served more than 8,000 people in Monmouth County with a variety of behavioral health services ranging from short-term, outpatient treatment to long-term treatment for serious and persistent mental health issues. In addition to three counseling centers located throughout the County, CPC’s High Point School welcomes more than 200 special education students each year to help them achieve their academic and personal goals.

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Please email your recipes to info@communitymagazinenj. com today, please make sure you provide the exact measurement of each ingredient, along with cooking/baking instructions, and serving size. A photo of your finished dish would be a plus! Your first name, last name (optional) and town you are from is also appreciated.

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Plan to Attend the 15th Annual Friends of the Colts Neck Library Fine Art Show and Sale Opening Reception Preview Party and Wine TastingFriday, Dec. 5th, 7pm - 9pm Wine provided by JG Winery with local food pairings.

Meet the artists.

Tickets $10 at the door Discover the local treasurers of wine, food, paintings, sculptures and photography created by your friends and neighbors!

Gallery Viewing Times: Saturday & Sunday- Dec. 6th & 7th 10am-4pm Tuesday & Thursday- Dec. 9th & 11th 7pm-9pm Saturday & Sunday- Dec. 13th & 14th 10am-4pm Location: Colts Neck Library Lower Level 1 Winthrop Drive For more information please contact: Co-Chairpersons: Mil Wexler Kobrinski @ 732-409-0559 or Eileen Petruch @ 732-817-0670

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Colts Neck Community Held Community Fall Fest

Three BIG Days of Harvest Fun

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riving along a winding road covered in autumns painted glow, there was such peace. White painted paddocks, country roads, and a gentleman walking both his dog and donkey greeted us along our journey. Continuing along this amazing stretch of fields and farms there is a place known to many that creates this same sense of peace and comfort.

The Colts Neck Community Church, also known as, “The little church that could,” is a beacon of hope to all who know it. But wait a minute! Men and women in kilts throwing hammers and trees, clowns doing magic, hayrides, rock concerts with insane light shows, a six foot bonfire and free food for all? I didn’t know churches did these kinds of things.

It was a magnificent sight on October 17th through October 19th! To the cool sounds of a Blue Grass band and the smoky aroma of the amazing pig roast; men and women in kilts were tossing a sheaf over a standard held by the Colts Neck #1’s ladder truck! Meanwhile, children were whisked away in a hay filled 1952 tractor to enjoy a ride around the festive grounds.

Families and friends joined for food, fun, fellowship and hope under a canopy of blue skies and warm breezes. Hope under

a canopy of blue skies? Yes, there was much hope in so many forms at this festival that it was dizzying. And thus the real magic happened as a result of coming together and helping each other.

What would move a church to provide such an amazing weekend for free? We asked the church pastor, Chris Durkin, this very question and he shared this, “Our church is moved by the free gift of salvation given to us by God and we are moved to communicate to the community that we are here simply to serve.”

The Colts Neck Community Church is committed to helping people “Find, Live & Share Real life.” They have activities open to all throughout the week including Bible Studies, Adult Education, Community Groups, Youth nights and more. Their Sunday Services are held at 10:15 a.m. each week and are led

by Pastor Chris Durkin (pastorchris@ourcncc.net). Visit their website at www.OurCNCC.net or call the Church Office at 732.462.2779 for more on how we can best serve you. CNCC is located at 25 Merchants Way in Colts Neck.

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procedures for the custody and destruction of controlled dangerous substances and report the quantity of discarded drugs to the Division of Consumer Affairs on a quarterly basis.

The drop-box is located in the lobby of the Colts Neck Police Headquarters. You can dispose of your medications on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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FirstEnergy Corporation Presented STEM Classroom Grant to RBC a “hands on” experience. This follows up on a grant awarded to Dr. Molitoris to enhance the AP Physics curriculum using Ocean County College resources over this past summer.

The JCP&L grant will allow RBC to purchase the equipment necessary for students to learn the dynamics and mathematics of motion, energy production from several sources (including solar, wind and nuclear power), and the basics of electricity including resistance and capacitance. Students will have a motion sensor, several kits (such as solar energy kit, wind turbine, and others), and online simulation software, among other tools, to complement the learning experience.

FirstEnergy Corporation presented STEM Classroom Grant to RBC. Left to right: RBC Capstone Project Coordinator Dr. Joseph Molitoris, RBC student Liam Byrne (Middletown), RBC Vice Principal Mrs. Karen Falco, RBC student Chris Bendor (Red Bank) and First Energy Area Manager Kieran Tintle.

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ed Bank Catholic High School continues to advance in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) area. Two faculty/staff within the Math and Science Departments will guide students to explore areas of study that are nationally emergent and critically important. FirstEnergy Corporation (JCP&L) presented a STEM Classroom Grant to Red Bank Catholic for the proposal “Hands On Student Learning from an Energy Perspective”.

RBC faculty Lorraine Kevra and Dr. Joseph Molitoris developed the idea for the successful 20 page proposal. They worked together to plan a project for over 130 students to participate in learning math and physics from an energy perspective, using existing and new equipment that will provide the students

Inside and outside consultants (as needed), including the representative from the local FirstEnergy office, will contribute to a teacher development seminar and work with the students during the course of the project. It will culminate in March 2015 with a lunch presentation at Red Bank Catholic where students will demonstrate their knowledge to their peers and FirstEnergy sponsors.

This project is integrated with two other ongoing programs at Red Bank Catholic of local, state, and national significance: Dual Enrollment involving partnerships with Seton Hall University and Brookdale Community College and Senior Capstone Projects with over 20 college certified faculty and close to 200 total students participating in more than 10 classrooms. Dr. Molitoris, RBC College Credit and Capstone project coordinator, explains, “These integrated STEM efforts allow us to give our students a first class hands-on education and realize the idea of ‘a college within the high school’ curriculum. The projects also blend well with RBC’s continuing participation in local math and science competitions and symposia.”

Saint John Vianney High School and Donavan Catholic High School Pray Together

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n October 24, 2014 the Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) and Donovan Catholic High School football teams came together before the coin toss at the fifty yard line to pray together as Catholic Athletes for Christ. Spectators and coaches from both schools also joined in prayer. After a moment of silence, the entire stadium prayed the “Our Father” together.

Donovan Catholic Coach Dan Duddy is a Cathletes Chapter Program Coordinator and helped organize the evening. SJVHS Assistant Athletic Director Mr. Pat Smith said, “Donovan Catholic High School Coach Dan Duddy is an inspiration to many with his efforts in Catholic Athletes for Christ for the Diocese of Trenton.”

In an email to Saint John Vianney High School, Donavan Catholic Coach Dan Duddy states, “You guys are an inspiration to all, the world needs you/us to continue to step up as you did last night.

Our kids were given a great example last night by your courage to step up and break the ice, and create a tradition that is a whole lot bigger than a game.”

The Saint John Vianney High School Cheerleaders also wore pink to bring awareness to cancer.

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Colts Neck Community Church DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Christmas Musical “And On Earth…. Peace“

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

December 14, 2014 | 6:00pm

December 24, 2014 | 7:00pm

The Christmas Cantata is the perfect way to be encouraged and reminded about what truly matters during the holiday season.

Come hear a collection of joy-filled, beautiful voices assembled to proclaim peace this Christmas. This is a free event to the community.

A “Living Nativity” Presentation December 20, 2014 | 5:00 to 7:00pm

There is no better way to usher in the beauty, joy and reverence of Christmas than to celebrate with a candlelight worship service.

We will be singing the classic Christmas hymns with fresh, new energy and celebrating the birth of the Redeemer. Bring your friends and family. Everyone is welcome!

“White Elephant” Gift Exchange and New Years Eve Celebration

Last year’s outdoor “Living Nativity” dramatization was one of the biggest events in our church’s history! This year we are trying to make it even better. There will be three showings on the front lawn of the church – 5:30, 6:15 and 7:00 p.m. We have all kinds

December 31, 2014 | 6:30 to 8:00pm A fun night filled with delicious food, great fellowship, happy music and the hilarious “White Elephant” gift exchange. It is a free event. Just bring a low cost (less than $10) for the gift exchange. It is a safe, fun way to usher in the New Year!

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going through grief, illness, loss, or sadness. The cheer of the season can grate on the sorrows inside. If you are feeling this kind of sadness, please attend this meaningful and heartfelt worship celebration, with an aim to admit and heal the hurts within.

Children’s Christmas Pageant December 14, 2014

Come and enjoy the childlike joy of Christmas by experiencing this year’s Children’s Christmas Pageant. We’ll have wonderful music, children playing angels, shepherds, and wise guys in an original drama written and directed by Sue Field and Susan Davies.

Blue Christmas & Longest Night Worship – ALL WELCOME! December 21, 2014 at 7:30pm in the sanctuary

The Christmas season can be a dark and painful time for those

Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel’s DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Chanukah in Bubble Land Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel is inviting the entire community to a Chanukah Celebration on December 21, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Holmdel Firehouse, located at 35 West Main Street in Holmdel.

Everyone will have a chance to help create a giant Bubble Gum Menorah before the menorah-lighting ceremony, and there will be entertainment provided by the famous BubbleMania. The event is free and open to the entire community.

Menorah Lighting in Colts Neck Join Chabad of Holmdel in a public display of unity at a Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 16, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at the Orchards in Colts Neck. Bring the kids and make this your special Chanukah celebration. To receive your free Chanukah kit or for more information, visit www.jewishholmdel.org, call Rabbi Shmaya Galperin at 732.772.1998 or send an email to info@ jewishholmdel.org.

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of special guests! Come meet Santa Claus at 5:00 p.m., Preston the Camel and his farm animal friends, and hear the beautiful sound of the Absolute Music Choir. Free event! Don’t miss it!

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Old Fashioned Caroling December 20, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00pm

A spirited group of adults and children will be caroling in area nursing homes and to people’s homes in the community. We’ll sing uplifting carols and brighten hearts with Christmas cheer.

Holmdel Community Church is located at 40 Main Street in Holmdel. For more information, email holmdelchurch@verizon. net, call 732.946.8821 or visit www.holmdelucc.org today.

Holiday Toy Drive Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel is now holding its annual Holiday Toy Drive, where new toys are being collected to be distributed to underprivileged children and for those who are undergoing medical treatment during the holiday season at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Unwrapped new toys, coloring books and puzzle books can be dropped off at the following locations: The Holmdel Pharmacy, The ConnectOne Bank in Holmdel, Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel, Snap Fitness in the Shop Rite Shopping Center of Aberdeen, Elice Dental Care in Hazlet, Brandywine in Colts Neck and Mark Payne Farmers Insurance at the Orchard Shopping Center in Colts Neck. For more info, visit www.Jewishholmdel.org.

The toy drive runs through Sunday, December 21, 2014.

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Enthusiastic Volunteers Provide $39,341 in Free Dentistry for 88 Patients at 8th Annual Dentistry From The Heart Event in Lincroft

The first people arrived in the torrential rain hours before the team of Newman Springs Dental Care was ready to go. The first patients were treated at 7:00 a.m. and the 88th left with a smile. Everyone who showed up was able to receive dental care.

The 42 volunteers were exhausted yet satisfied that they had given their all to help their community.

The donors were Henry Schein Dental, Patterson Dental, Omega Print

(Doug Godfrey), Bagel Masters (Darren & Meredith Weinstein), Bruno’s Pizza & Subs, Dunkin Donuts Lincroft (Dominic & Jeff Sequeira), Comcast Spotlight, Brookdale Community College Public Radio, Arm & Hammer (Karen Patrick), Joyce’s (Neil Givens), Jersey Mike’s subs (Dave Rich), Luigi’s Pizza, Pepsi of Asbury Park, JMT Construction (Joseph Tote), Dr Chris Donofri, Aaron Levine, Cathy Gonsalves, Vito Ruffino, Susan Roesler, Bank of America, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company (Arlyn & Marty Schayowitz) and Watchung Water.

The corporate sponsor is Henry Schein Dental made possible by the generosity and hands on volunteering of Noah Schayowitz.

With the Velscope, volunteers were able to perform advanced oral cancer exams to detect suspicious cell changes under the surface of the skin. After consultation with the oral surgeons on

hand, several people were offered free follow up care after the event.

Dentistry From The Heart 2014 Facts: 88 patients seen, 355 procedures performed, $39,341 of free dentistry performed by the 42 volunteers.

“At the eight events we treated over 1000 patients. Our motto is always Paying it Forward with Charity and Gratitude,” said Dr. Mitchel Friedman, the event sponsor. “Dr Cintron is a native Spanish speaker as were several volunteers. This made the non-English speaking patients feel at ease to explain their dental issues. Our hope is that this continues to be an annual event and that by our efforts, others can be inspired to give back to benefit their community. We were the first to bring Dentistry From The Heart to New Jersey in 2007 and now there are several offices that have their own events to assist those in need. That is personally very gratifying to me.”

Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS) Celebrates 105th Anniversary An overflow crowd of more than 250 friends, family & supporters filled the ballroom of the Navesink Country Club on October 25 to celebrate the 105th Anniversary of Family & Children’s Service’s (FCS), Monmouth County’s oldest nonprofit social service agency, and recognize three special honorees - Brookdale Community College, the Monmouth Park Charity Fund and former FCS Board member and Little Silver resident Nina Riccio. This year’s fundraising gala, Blue Danube, is expected to raise more than $100,000 to support critical FCS communitybased programs and services, including intervention services for neglected and exploited adults, home health and respite care for families seeking a way to care for an aging loved one

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at home, and volunteer services for dozens of local organizations.

Recognizing the support it receives from the greater community, the agency presented its 2014 Community Service Awards to Brookdale Community College and the Monmouth Park Charity Fund. The two organizations have had strong working relationships with FCS for many years, supporting the agency through fundraising, volunteer and professional development efforts.

The agency also presented its 2014 Lifetime Service Award to former FCS Board member and Little Silver resident, Nina Riccio. Nina’s volunteer service with the agency spans over two decades, during which she led the way to raise hundreds of thousands of

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dollars in funds in support of agency programs and services. In presenting the award, Nina’s husband, Ron Riccio, former Dean of Seton Hall Law School, called her a role model for her children, grandchildren, and entire community.

For more information about Family & Children’s Service or how you could help, visit www.fcsmonmouth.org.

Colts Neck Library December Programs Radio Style Live Performance: Miracle on 34th Street Thursday, December 18th @ 7:00pm Join us as Nine Theatricals presents a radio style live performance of the heartwarming classic Miracle on 34th Street. This story is about a charming old man who works at the Macy’s department store during the holiday season and trully believes that he is Santa Claus.

He starts to bring wonderful changes to the people around him and in particular a young girl named Susan.

The Nine Theatricals troupe will not only entertain you in 1940’s radio style but also be dressed in period fashion and throw in some singing.

DECEMBER SPECIAL CHILDREN’S EVENTS – Registration Required Read to a Therapy Dog for the Howlidays – Grade K and up Wednesday, December 10th @ 4:00pm Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves.

Santa Visits The Colts Neck Library – All ages Wednesday, December 17th @ 4:00pm Let’s sing songs and listen to holiday tales with Santa at our library

The library will be closed December 25, 2014 & January 1, 2015.

Be sure to “like” us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook. com/ColtsNeckFriendsOfTheLibrary 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 @ https://www.facebook.com/ColtsNeckFriendsOfTheLibrary.

Holmdel Unveils the 9/11 First Responder Memorial

Left to right: Holmdel Police Detective Eric Hernando, Holmdel Deputy Mayor Eric Hinds, Freeholder and Holmdel resident Serena DiMaso, Holmdel Mayor Patrick Impreveduto, Holmdel Committeeman Gregory Buontempo, Holmdel Committeeman Joseph Ponisi, and Asst. Chief of Holmdel Fire Rescue Company #2 John Boyle Jr.

On October 25, the Holmdel Fire Rescue Company #2 and Holmdel First Aid Squad held the 9/11 First Responder Memorial Dedication. This memorial pays tribute to the police officers, fire fighters and EMS workers that paid the ultimate price on 9/11. It also honors the first responders here at home who risk their lives every day.

Over a year and a half ago, Holmdel Asst. Chief John Boyle Jr. applied for the piece of steel through the Port Authority of NY and NJ. The Port Authority had a selection process and Holmdel Fire Rescue Company #2 was lucky enough to receive the piece of steel I-beam. Not everyone who applied, received a piece of steel.

Detective Eric Hernando said, “Once we actually received the piece of steel, we didn’t want it to just sit in the fire house. We wanted to be able to share it with everyone. The idea of the monument seemed like the perfect solution. The Holmdel Fire and Rescue Company #2 considers the piece to be a historical artifact and are proud to have it.”

Local dignitaries, Holmdel First Responders and some family members of 9/11 victims were in attendance.

Holmdel resident Carol Freund was in attendance, she lost her brother Lieutenant Peter Louis Freund of FDNY Engine 55 and her cousin Firefighter Timothy Patrick McSweeney with FDNY Ladder 3 on 9/11, she shared, “Today is very special, we are glad they are remembering the 343 firefighters who gave their lives that day.”

Detective Eric Hernando said of the family members that attended, “We are extremely honored that they could be there for the unveiling and dedication.”

Although Holmdel received generous donations of material and labor from several local businesses, the memorial is mainly being paid for via the sale of custom engraved pavers that will cover the ground around the monument. The pavers are still being sold for $100. If you are interested in supporting this memorial, please contact Detective Eric Hernando at 732.687.5857.

Holmdel First Responders welcome the public to stop at the Centerville Road Emergency Services building located at 11 Centerville Road in Holmdel to visit the memorial.

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