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RANNEY SCHOOL TINTON FALLS, NJ

In 1963, Andy Williams first sang his famous Christmas

song, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – and I couldn’t agree with him more over 50 years later. The excitement of this season can’t be denied, I absolutely love hunting for the perfect Christmas tree and decorating my house obnoxiously – inside and out – something Clark Griswold would be proud of. And when all that is set up, the best part for me is spending time with my family and friends. The traditions still remain - everyone heads to my parent’s house; the kids anxiously wait for all their aunts, uncles and cousins to arrive (Holiday Rule #1: everyone has to be present before any gift is opened); myself and mom running around making sure all the food is prepped and appetizers are out; a few laughs and some debates may ensue; our neighbors we grew up with will stop by (since they are visiting their parents);C “A Christmas Story” is definitely on one of the TV’s (gotta loveM the leg lamp); and then a feast to feed an army is served with tooY much dessert to follow. There is so much more that happens, but I am sure you get the point – chaos and pure happiness.

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As we close on an extraordinary 2015, we look forward to

working with all of you in 2016. And upon entering our sixth year of business, we anticipate more opportunities to share the best features, family-fun events, and great businesses that our communities have to offer.

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ANIMAL ADVOCACY: Holiday Shoppers Beware PROVIDED BY KATHLEEN SCHATZMANN NJ State Director | The Humane Society of the United States

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any Americans reject animal fur apparel and accessories, knowing of the exposés that have documented inhumane conditions of raccoon dogs, mink, and foxes in tiny wire cages, and bobcats, coyotes, and domestic dogs caught and killed in indiscriminate steel traps set on our public lands. But even consumers who seek to make the more compassionate choice of faux fur may find themselves being duped by unscrupulous or negligent manufacturers and retailers, including some of the biggest names in fashion.

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Year after year, The HSUS has exposed retailers selling real animal fur – from rabbits, raccoon dogs and others – as “faux fur.” We even recently found domestic dog fur for sale by a New York retailer. Persistent misrepresentation of animal fur led to the passage of fur labeling laws in New Jersey and New York, and the passage of the federal Truth in Fur Labeling Act.

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In 2013, the Federal Trade Commission handed down an enforcement action against major retailers, including Neiman Marcus, for selling animal fur as faux. Thumbing its nose at the public and the FTC however, Neiman Marcus was found selling animal fur as “faux” again, in late 2014 and early 2015, even after the FTC ordered the company to stop the misrepresentation.

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Other companies the HSUS has discovered selling animal fur as fake fur in the last several years include Kohl’s, DrJays.com, Amazon.com, and NYC-area retailer Century 21. With numerous retailers being named in HSUS petitions filed before the FTC and national news outlets giving these stories in-depth coverage, and with cruelty and death to wildlife and pets so well known, one has to wonder why retailers refuse to drop animal fur, and implement more robust quality control programs.

Holmdel/Colts Neck is hosting a Toys for Tots collection now through December 11,

2015. New, unwrapped toys and games can be dropped off Monday through Friday from

and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office lobby, which is located at 998 Holmdel Road in Holmdel.

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As compassionate consumers, we deserve not to have our strong moral positions undermined by false advertising and labeling, and to have our consumer protection laws fully enforced. Until that time, let the buyer beware – and double check the “faux” fur.

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Luckily, there are a few techniques that consumers can use to determine whether the fur on a product is from an animal, or fake. First, push the hairs apart and look at the material from which they emerge: animal hairs grow out of skin, whereas the base of fake fur is a grid or mesh of threadwork. Second, look at the tips of individual hairs: unless they have been sheared off, animal hairs will taper to a point like a sewing needle or sharpened pencil. The tips of fake fur fibers are cut straight across. Finally, if you already own the item, and are a very careful adult, you can pluck a few of the hairs, and holding them in tweezers away from anything flammable (including the item itself), ignite them with a cigarette lighter: animal hair has a very distinct smell when burning (which you will recognize if you’ve ever used a hot hair iron or blow dryer), whereas fake fur will smell quite different, depending on the type of plastic it’s made from.

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Harlem Wizards Coming to Colts Neck THE HARLEM WIZARDS

are coming to Colts Neck to take on the teachers and staff of the Colts Neck Township Schools.

This fun-filled evening for kids and adults alike will take place at Colts Neck High School on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Proceeds from the game will benefit PTO-funded programs for the children of the Colts Neck Schools.

The Harlem Wizards have a unique mission: create awe-inspiring events throughout the country. At a Wizards game, fans witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilari-

ous comedy. Throughout the game, fans experience a magical display of tricks, coordinated ball handling, fancy passing, and aerodynamic athleticism combined with high-energy comedy and audience interaction. It’s two hours of family time where parents, grandparents and kids can all laugh together. The experience can only be summed up as - awe-inspiring!

General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.harlemwizards.com. A limited number of courtside plus premium seats with a pregame meet and greet with Wizards players will be available for an additional fee. If there are any tickets remaining on the day of the game, they will be sold at the door for $25.

The last appearance by the Wizards in Colts Neck was a soldout event. Don’t miss this night of high-flying family fun.

Jumpers Leap at Opportunity to Support Trampoline Park’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Air Trampoline Sports Aberdeen and their guests made sure families were full for Thanksgiving

Justin Stone (left) of Air Trampoline dropped off over 400+ pounds of donated food on November 21, 2015 to Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry from the Thanksgiving Food Drive held at the Aberdeen trampoline park. Natalie Smith of Keyport, a volunteer, accepted the donation on behalf of the pantry.

PATRONS TO A trampoline park in Aberdeen came in with more than an urge to elevate, they jumped at the chance to donate to the park’s inaugural Thanksgiving food drive. Air Trampoline Sports held its drive through the first three weeks of November, collecting donations on behalf of the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry.

Ken Stone, owner of Air Trampoline Sports, was in the giving spirit as well, offering a $2 discount to park admission for patrons who donated to the drive.

“We had an incredible turnout,” remarked Mr. Stone. “It was warming to see our jumpers give the amount of food they did.

We offered incentive to donate at least one item because every contribution helps. Our jumpers could’ve gotten reduced admission for giving a single can of corn, but they came in carrying bags full of food.”

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at the start of every fall, distributing the collected non-perishable food items - along with turkeys - to disadvantaged families in the area.

“The Pantry and the families receiving the donated food really have our jumpers to thank. Sure, we put a collection box in our lobby and offered a discount to donors, but our jumpers are the ones who made this possible.”

Air Trampoline Sports has recently enjoyed organizing a number of philanthropic efforts, giving discounts to donors to their Back to School Supply Drive, and promoting Childhood Obesity Awareness Month through September. The trampoline park also has a Good Grades program, offering reduced admission for students who come in and show A or B marks on their report cards.

Air Trampoline Sports donated $400 to Breast Intentions, a local charitable fundraising organization supporting cancer patients and survivors, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

The trampoline park also gave back to the men, women and family of the armed forces with Military Families Week in light of Veteran’s Day, offering a 25% discount to family admission along with complimentary ice cream.

“We make it a point here to give back,” said Mr. Stone. “I believe businesses have the potential to make positive changes in their communities. We’re taking it upon ourselves to do so and lead by example.”

Air Trampoline Sports must be doing something right, because in November, a young boy celebrating his tenth birthday at the trampoline park decided to donate all his presents to charity.

“Although we set the precedent to be philanthropic, what’s truly inspiring is seeing how active our jumpers are in giving back,” said Mr. Stone.

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The Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee Presents

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PHOTOS WITH SANTA CLAUS, of Colts Neck. Items include a 18th Century balladeers, seasonset of four coasters ($35), eightal refreshments, exclusive Colts inch plates ($20 each), and Neck gift items, and more will fill hanging ornaments/suncatchthe historic Montrose one-room ers ($10 each); all pre-wrapped schoolhouse 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., for gift giving.

Sunday, December 13. The Colts “Our Christmas open house Neck Historic Preservation Comlast year was so popular, many mittee is sponsoring this free trahave asked us to repeat it,” said ditional holiday fest at the school Committee Chairperson Lillian at the corner of Montrose Road Burry, a Monmouth County and Cedar Drive.

Freeholder and former Colts Tom and Marianne Tucker, who Neck Mayor. “Everyone on appear in period costume, offer a the Colts Neck Historic Presrepertoire of ballads and folk muervation Committee enjoys sic from England, Ireland, Scotpreparing and opening Monland, Canada, and America. The Historic Montrose School at the corner of Montrose Road and trose School for special events Pennsylvania-based recording Cedar Drive in Colts Neck will open for a traditional Christmas that highlight our township’s celebration this month. artists have performed at festiunique role in American histovals, fairs, folk clubs, and theatres ry and help keep our local hiswill be lit during the afternoon. A small nationwide, including at the recent TavChristmas tree inside the school will be tory alive for future generations. We inernfest at Shrewsbury’s Allen House festooned with decorations appropriate vite everyone to share in the warmth and sponsored by the Monmouth County historic significance of Montrose School to the period.

Historical Association. during this community celebration.”

In addition to its popular maps depictSanta Claus will take time out from Mrs. Burry negotiated the purchase of ing Colts Neck historic sites, (suitable his busy schedule to pose for free phothe school, the only publicly-owned onefor framing, $10 each), the committee tos taken by guests who should bring will be selling its new line of commem- room schoolhouse in Colts Neck, for $1 their own cameras. Seasonal goodies, orative glassware featuring Montrose from the township’s former Historical hot chocolate, and cider will be provided.

School and Bucks Mill, created exclu- Society over a decade ago. The commitThe fir tree outside the school, donatsively for the Colts Neck Historic Pres- tee raises funds to continue to upgrade ed by the Brock family of Brock Farms, ervation Committee by Folio Art Glass and maintain the school.

Calling All Artists for Monmouth County Park System’s Juried Creative Arts & Music Festival THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM is now accepting

entries into its Creative Arts & Music Festival. This juried art show and sale is open to artists of various media. Those interested in entering are invited to submit images for consideration. The application fee is $15 per person. Entries may be submitted online or by mail along with a CD of your work, entry form and fee. Rules and entry form are available at www.monmouthcountyparks.com. The entry deadline is January 18, 2016.

The Creative Arts & Music Festival will run from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 30 and May 1, 2016 at Thompson Park in Lincroft. Besides the art show and sale, the event will feature music and food. Thompson Park is home to the Park System’s Creative Arts Center, which hosts a variety of fine arts and craft classes throughout the year including ceramics, pottery, jewelry and painting.

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The Creative Arts & Music Festival will feature specially selected artists’ works of pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings and other mediums.

May the joy and spirit of this Holiday Season remain with you through out the year.

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Country Western Dance

Fundraiser a Success For The Colts Neck Lions PHOTOS JOSHUA REICH ON NOVEMBER 14, 2015, the Colts Neck Recreation Center at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck, was once again the setting for one of the community’s most enjoyable events of the year – a Country Western Dance sponsored by the Colts Neck Lions Club and the Fireside Grill of Marlboro. The Lions hosted another one in April of this year and received a strong interest to do it again in the fall.

And so they did.

Returning to provide the music was the Tom Baz and the Bullzeye Band. The line dancers did not waste any time generating energy on the dance floor as they kicked up their boots to one great song after another.

New additions to this event were a big bon fire and a mechanical bull. The bon fire provided a comforting warmth to the folks who wanted a little night air while the mechanical bull offered a challenge to all the thrill seekers.

The Fireside Grill provided a delicious meal for everyone and the Lions made sure no one went home hungry or thirsty – maybe a little tired.

The evening was a big hit as a fundraising event for the Colts Neck Lions Club and they will plan to host another Country Western Dance next year. The Lions hope the word about the dance will continue to spread and bring more people out to this community-building social event. The proceeds for this event will go to the various charities that the Colts Neck Lions Club supports.

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Holmdel Township Honors Veterans with Special Ceremony STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Holmdel Recreation Department and Commander Art Davey, VFW Post 5918 (retired) hosted the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony on November 7, 2015 at Veteran Memorial Park.

CLOSE TO 75 PEOPLE attended the cer- Master of Ceremonies shared a stateemony and stood quietly as Holmdel ment that was printed in the program.

PBA Color Guard presented the raising “Congratulations to Art Davey and Deanof the Colors. As the American flag was na Vitoroulis for all the work they have lowered and a new flag was raised, about done for the past 20 years for the VFW.” 15 Veterans in the audience stood at at- He and his granddaughter thanked evtention and saluted. The Invocation was eryone for the acknowledgment. Comgiven by VFW Post 5918 Chaplain Al- mander Davey noted, “I am very proud fred Balestracci (Army), who also read of what we have done here at Veteran the Veterans Day Prayer and Pearl Har- Memorial Park.” Ms. Vitoroulis later said, bor Prayer. A Welcome Message from “From my first Veterans Day public speakthe VFW was read by Deanna Vitoroulis, ing engagement in seventh grade to the speech given today, the Holmdel VFW granddaughter of Commander Davey.

Mayor Eric Hinds addressed the audi- Post 5918 has become a part of my life. I ence. “It is an honor to be here. Today we couldn’t be prouder of my grandfather, must remember those who were brave and I cannot do enough to show my reenough to serve.” He asked that every- spect for good citizens who are veterans one pray for peace and a more stable like him.” world. Commander Davey who was the

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top left Left to right: Six Veterans gather for a picture. Chaplain Alfred Balestracci, Army: Rudy Mikson, Army; Steven “Pops” Cittadino, Marine Corps; Bill Giannico, Army; Carl Tortora, Navy; and Commander VFW Post 5918 (retired) Art Davey, Navy. top right Commander Davey stands with the Holmdel Girl Scouts from Troops#564, 120, 41, 239, 862, 1384, 363, 1545, and 813. bottom right Left to right: Holmdel Committeeman Joseph Ponisi, Commander Art Davey, Committeeman Patrick Impreveduto, and Mayor Eric Hinds get together for a picture.

In honor of Veterans, Memorial Wreaths were given by the Holmdel Township Committee; Holmdel PBA #239; Holmdel First Aid Squad; Holmdel Half Century Club; Holmdel Kiwanis Club; Holmdel Boy Scout Troop #131; Girl Scout Troops #564, 120, 41, 239, 862, 1384, 363, 1545, and 813; Holmdel Republican Party; Holmdel Democratic Alliance; Holmdel Democratics; Holmdel Fire Company #1; and AHEPA Chapter #517.

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A child born to an unmarried woman enjoys no such presumption. In those cases any man who had sexual intercourse with the mother within 300 days of the child’s birth may find himself in a paternity action.

In cases to establish paternity and in cases in which a husband disputes paternity, science comes into play. The science of paternity has gone from very rudimentary to quite sophisticated during the past two hundred years.

In the 1800s eye color was used as a form of paternity testing. The paternity of a child whose eye color differed from the father’s was questioned. This was obviously not a very reliable indicator.

By the 1920s blood type testing became the scientific norm. Geneticists had discovered

that blood types were inherited. Thus, a man whose blood type was not consistent with the child’s was eliminated as the father. A blood type consistent with the child’s, however, did not establish his paternity. It simply did not eliminate him.

In the 1970s, HLA testing became the gold standard. This test, which compared proteins in the blood, was much more accurate in eliminating possible fathers.

It often produced probabilities of between 80% and 90% that a man was not the father. Conversely, a man not eliminated was, to an 80% to 90% probability, the likely father. Because this test required large blood samples, testing small children and babies was problematic. This often required delaying the test until the child was two years or older.

DNA testing is now the scientific norm.

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test for paternity even before the child is born. DNA test results are so accurate that, unless the test was improperly administered or a stand-in provided the sample, they are virtually impossible to refute.

DNA testing can sometimes yield unexpected results.

In a child support case in Passaic County earlier this year, DNA testing revealed that the father of one twin was not the father of the other. The exceedingly fertile mother gave birth to twin girls of different fathers with whom she had had intercourse in the same week.

He only had to pay child support for one. The paternity of the other twin is still not established.

Science and law are inextricably related. As science advances, the law must change. This is one area in which the law has kept pace with science.

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IT’S RARE THAT CHILDREN would let their dentist see them with their arms full of candy. But youngsters lined up on November 2 at Newman Springs Dental Care carrying sugary treats in boxes and bags.

To help prevent cavities and other unpleasantries associated with excess sugar consumption, the dental office offered its 5th 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.

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

The event yielded 208 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 employees of this Lincroft practice donated toothbrushes and floss so the candy could be enjoyed without guilt. The event was cosponsored by Comcast Spotlight.

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WWE® Hall of Famer Ric Flair & WWE® Diva Charlotte TO APPEAR AT IPLAY AMERICA FOR MEET & GREET WITH FANS DECEMBER 18

MEMBERS OF THE “WOOOOOOOO!” Nation and hardcore WWE® fans must not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the original, the unmistakable, the legendary 16time World Champion and Hall of Famer, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair! Lightning does strike twice as Ric appears alongside his incredible daughter, up-and-coming WWE Diva Charlotte, at 6:00 p.m. on December 18 at iPlay America.

“Ric Flair is considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. He is full of charisma and charm,” said iPlay America Director of Marketing Jessica Schwartz. “He is the embodiment of energy and excellence — exactly the atmosphere of iPlay America.”

Ric Flair is the most decorated World Champion in history.

His robe, trunks, and boots worn at Wrestlemania XXIV are permanently exhibited at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington DC. Flair has never strayed from being “The Man” who most young sports-entertainers — WWE Superstars included — idolize. Flair, whose body has been insured by Lloyd’s of London, made his name by wrestling hour-long marathon matches.

Taking part in two influential and historical wrestling factions, The Four Horsemen and Evolution, “Slick Ric” maintains that the party he started four decades ago is far from over. He is as important and vital today as when he began his career in the ‘70s!

Joining the legendary Ric Flair at iPlay America is a name to be reckoned with in the wrestling industry! Charlotte has already made a name for herself in the WWE. She first captured the attention of the NXT Universe with her intense level of athleticism during her July 2015 debut as a full-time Diva in the WWE, when she joined forces with Paige and Becky Lynch to form PCB. Ric Flair has always known who he is — “a Limousine-ridin’, Jet-flyin’, Kiss-stealin’, Wheelin’-dealin’, Son-of-a-Gun.” Now iPlay America gives fans the chance to get to know him even better!

For more information and to buy tickets, visit iPlayAmerica.com/Flair.

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The animals at the Monmouth County SPCA are waiting for homes to call their own. Staff and volunteers provide the basic necessities of shelter, food and medical care, but what every animal needs is a home where he/she is cherished and loved.

You can help find caring families for homeless and abandoned pets this holiday season. Your donation today will provide the resources to support adoption programs that save lives - programs that give shelter, lifesaving medical care and spay/neuter services to animals who deserve a second chance.

Your continued generosity will help provide a home for the holidays to pets in need. Please join us in working to find every animal in need a loving home for the holidays.

There is no greater gift we can give them.

On behalf of the animals who will be served by your generosity, thank you! Your contribution will make a real and lasting difference.

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Enjoy live music, holiday performances, and special events every weekend by the giant Christmas tree with fake snow falling all around you, as well as family fun that includes photos with Santa and Kids Crafts every Sunday.

Warm up at the glühwein and hot cider tent or enjoy many other delicious holiday treats and festive cocktails at The Anchor’s Bend. Give back by bringing a toy or lightly used coat and help someone in need this holiday season. The Asbury Park Bazaar will benefit the AP Toy & Coat Drive. For more info, visit http://www.asburyparkbazaar.com.

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TROOP 601 OF LINCROFT HELD BRIDGING CEREMONY Most locals cross the bridge in Thompson Park by bike, running or walking on their exercise routines, or even bringing the pooch out for some fresh air - but on a recent fall day, this part of the trail was instrumental in Troop 601 of Lincroft’s “Bridging Ceremony”. The girls, all from Lincroft and in the fourth grade, walked over the bridge to symbolize the crossing of one level of Girls Scouts to another and removed their Brownie vest and received a Junior Sash.

Troop 601 of Lincroft members are Lillian Becker, Megan Molloy, Reilly Feder, Stephanie Percello, Morgan Tashjian, Mia Maiorano, Jennifer Schuster, Maddie Hussey, Kylie Ryser, Isabella Funari, Sabrina Kirk, Julia Costello, Jullianna Hooks, Kelly Todhunter, Sophia Quintano and Piper Wyman.

Troop 601 is led by Kelly Becker and Shannon Molloy. Most of the girls have been in the Troop since the Daisy Level and a few are new to this year. Along with having fun, doing crafts and going on trips, the girls are very active in the community. They focus on giving back, they have collected donations for the Popcorn Zoo, brought meals to Lunch Break during the Holiday season, and have written letters of appreciation and encouragement to the Troops - along with making care packages to be sent to them for the holidays.

HOLMDEL U9 REVOLUTION UNDEFEATED AT LOCAL TOURNAMENT The Holmdel U9 Girls Revolution team went undefeated, two wins and no losses, at the recent 2015 Freehold Frightfest tournament. They wore their very creative “Rosie the Riveter” costumes to bring awareness to help stomp out bullying and even created a matching pumpkin. They played against great competition, but still managed to put together two great victories for their second undefeated showing at a tournament in 2015.

FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Moniayo Mabogunje, Brooke Davis, Isabel Weiner, Isabella Bucci and Emery Waltzer. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Craig Davis, Zeina Samra, Mara Striano, Christina Liggio, Catherine Tesoriero, Julia Chyzowych, Lily Reardon and Michael Chyzowych.

SAINT LEO THE GREAT SCHOOL RECEIVES AWARD Girl Scout Junior Troop 524 presented the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Good Neighbor Award to Saint Leo the Great School. The award was accepted by Principal Neil Begley and Vice Principal Deirdre Senkewicz. The award recognizes the support the school has given the Girl Scouts over the past five years.

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Every fall and spring the Ladies Auxiliary holds a Hi-Lo card game fundraiser that in turn helps out the firefighters of the Lincroft Fire Company Station 10. This year, approximately 45 guests attended the Hi-Lo game on November 13, 2015 at the firehouse. Ladies Auxiliary President Bridget Matthews said, “I am thankful to all who showed up to support us. Men and women attended and everyone had a great time. The Hi-Lo wouldn’t be a success without the help of the local businesses and the support of the people in our community.

The funds raised will be used to help with social functions for the Ladies Auxiliary and the firemen, and to purchase items needed by the men.”

Prizes donated by local businesses included gift certificates for food, a florist donation, jewelry, childrens’ baskets, mens’ baskets, some holiday items, and lottery tickets. There were 36 baskets in all. The 50/50 came to $200. The guests enjoyed socializing, snacking, and winning great prizes.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Lincroft Ladies Auxiliary member Tracey Nimon, Corresponding Secretary Mary Jean Kelly, President Bridget Matthews, and Auxiliary members Lucy Kennelly, Aimee Russo, and Joyce Hatter gather in front of the prizes to be raffled at the Hi-Lo Game on November 13, 2015. Not pictured are Vice President Maria Dunn, Treasurer Gayle McKnight, and Kerry Doherty.

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NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS CLUB OF COLTS NECK AND HOLMDEL PLAN H O L I DAY E V E N T S The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas kicked off the holidays with a continental breakfast and holiday centerpiece demonstration at Dearborn Market on November 12. Members and guests enjoyed the beautiful environment in the greenhouse and learned how to make spectacular centerpieces with very little work.

The club will hold a Holiday Tribute to Frank Sinatra on December 10, 2015 at Buona Sera restaurant in Red Bank.

December marks his 100th birthday and a special entertainer will be on hand to perform his well-known songs. The festivities will begin at 12:00 noon and the cost is $50 per person. Gather a group of friends, set up a table, enjoy a lovely four-course meal, a selection of unique gift baskets and great entertainment. Guests are welcome! Reservations must be made by sending a check to: Newcomers and Neighbors, 19 Beaver Dam Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 or call 732.446.9682 or 732.530.9543.

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Holmdel First Aid Squad Explorers Hosted 3rd Annual

R I G OR TR E A T CELEBRATIO N P H OTO S J O S H U A R E I C H

ON OCTOBER 31ST, APPROXIMATELY 400 AREA RESIDENTS were able to attend the 3rd annual “Rig or Treat” and Blood Drive 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: Holmdel First Aid’s new Ford F-450 Super Duty Horton 4x4 ambulance tours, basic first aid techniques, mummy wrapping, Nerf Gun archery, arts & crafts, a kid appropriate “morgue” and so much more!

Christopher Trischitta, Captain of Holmdel First Aid and Explorer Program 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

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paired up with 200 volunteer Rutgers University students and spend the day with their buddies. Their recreation center is transformed into a fun-themed playroom where the buddies can play various games and activities throughout the entire building. I wanted to bring my experiences from Rutgers back to my hometown of Holmdel to organize a themed event for all the children in our area, utilizing the 30 volunteer high school students of 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.

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in the township that requires emergency medical services. They are each chosen to be a part of this elite group of high school students because they demonstrate number of qualities of an effective first responder. They respond to several different emergency situations alongside the adult EMTs, including bleeding control, heart attacks, strokes, seizures, and traumatic injuries caused by falls and motor vehicle collisions. They are assigned to a four-hour duty time in which they stay at the squad building. In order to maintain good standing in the explorer program they are required to put in at least 15 hours per month. They are also encouraged to obtain their EMT certification by their senior year.

FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Holmdel First Aid or the Explorers program, email HolmdelFirstAid@ gmail.com.

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The Colts Neck PTO Oktoberfest committee. Back row, left to right: Tracy Hagger, Colleen Panico, Nancy Loureiro, Colleen Procyk, Chair Tara Buss, Justine Buzzetta, Elizabeth Besculides, Sheila Olt. Front row, left to right: Alyse Wexler, Sarah Pisani, Carrie Benevento, Marian Castner. Missing from photo: Victoria Cantalupo, Stephanie Collura, Danielle Gibson, Marci Klein, Jessica Mangold, Virginia Marshall, Jennifer Mayrose, Nancy Morin, Courtney McCormick, January Nicoletta, Patricia Pecoraro, Patricia Ronca and Katie Weiss.

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Fall Social COLTS NECK PARENTS raised their glasses at the PTO’s Octoberfest tasting event on October 23rd. Over 125 guests gathered at the Bucks Mill Community Center to taste wine, beer, and spirits and enjoy dinner and live music from The Itch Band.

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Parent Social Chair Tara Buss brought back the popular tasting format of the evening. “We were excited to host this event again. It’s such a great atmosphere for people to mix and mingle and just have a good time,” explained Buss. “We were thrilled to have so many new faces join us for the party this year.”

Buss worked with Neil Patel, owner of Colts Neck Wine and Liquor, to bring the event together. Patel sourced the various vendors, who offered over 100 different beverages to sample. Each guest received a tasting glass to sample the variety of beverages and a souvenir Octoberfest bottle opener, courtesy of Oxford Insurance Brokers.

The Itch, a popular local cover band, donated their talents to entertain the crowd. “The Itch really made this party rock,” said Buss. “We were so excited and grateful to have them back with us again.” The band features Colts Neck’s own Jeff Mundy on bass and Michael Pisani on vocals/guitar, joined by Greg Messina on vocals/ keyboard, Scott Borbely on lead guitar, and Jeff Amorosi on drums.

Bucks Mill Community Center was dressed up for the event with beautiful seasonal florals by Greenhouse Gallery Florist and fall harvest décor from Slopebrook Farm. Event lighting, courtesy of Raymond Raya, Esq. through “Lighting the Shows,” and cocktail tables donated by the Benevento Family created a party ambiance.

In addition to the tasting, the evening featured appetizers and a buffet dinner by Livotti’s Old World Market, a popcorn bar donated by the Panico family, and sweet treats by Abbate Bakery of Matawan, Chef Steph of Colts Neck and Sempre Cannoli of Red Bank. Guests could participate in a cork pull raffle to win some spirits to take home. Janine Pinguelo of Colts Neck won the beautiful wine glasses and cheese platter gift basket donated by Folio Art Glass and the Willis family won the 50/50 raffle.

“We are so grateful to our chair Tara Buss for her tireless efforts for making this evening such a success year after year,” said PTO President Justine Buzzetta. “She knows how to throw a party.”

Buss was joined by a dedicated committee of volunteers including Carrie Benevento, Elizabeth Besculides, Victoria Cantalupo, Marian Castner, Stephanie Collura, Danielle Gibson, Tracy Hagger, Marci Klein, Nancy Loureiro, Jessica Mangold, Virginia Marshall, Jennifer Mayrose, Katie Weiss, Nancy Morin, January Nicoletta, Sheila Olt, Courtney McCormick, Colleen Panico, Patricia Pecoraro, Sarah Pisani, Colleen Procyk, and Patricia Ronca.

Buzzetta also recognized the generosity of Abbate Bakery, the Benevento family, Chef Steph, Colts Neck Greenhouse Gallery Florist, Colts Neck Wine & Liquor, Folio Art Glass, The Itch Band, Oxford Insurance Brokers, the Panico family, Raymond Raya, Esq., Sempre Cannoli, Slopebrook Farm, and all the families that donated items and supplies to event.

“We are so appreciative of the many Colts Neck businesses that partner with us on this event,” added Buss. “We love events that bring our community together.”

OA K H I L L AC A DE M Y OA K HILL AC A DEM Y R A N K S A S 1 ST P L A C E SCHOOL AT M AT HLE AGUE .

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Place – Elizabeth Wright, 4th Place – Molly Jain, 5th Place – Justin Weber, 6th Place Rahul Kavuru, and 8th place Maria Giannakopoulos.

Oak Hill Academy by far won the most awards and qualified ten students for the state competition in the spring.

OA K HILL TA K ES HOME 1 S T P L A C E AT M . A . S .T AC A DEMIC COMPETITION On October 21, twenty-one 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.

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.

Oak Hill Academy was the first place school! The team of Elizabeth Wright, Aarya Doshi, Alexander Mitchell, and Michael Gao came in 1st place, while the team of Molly Jain, Justin Weber, Maria Giannakopoulos and Rahul Kavuru came in second place overall.

The contest features a number sense round, target round, sprint round, and team round. For the 4th grade participants, two participating Oak Hill students took home two awards: 2nd Place – Mitchell Oldham and 3rd Place – Karan Patnaik. For the 5th Grade participants, Oak Hill had 5 out of the top 10 award recipients: 1st Place – Michael Gao, 6th Place – Audrey Yan, 7th Place – Robert Schweikert, 9th Place – Cadence Li, and 10th place – Sarina Dhaliwal.

Finally, in the 6th Grade, Oak Hill had 7 out of the top 10 awards, including the top six awards: 1st Place – Alex Mitchell, 2nd Place – Aarya Doshi, 3rd

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Oak Hill Academy took home first place out of a 24 team field hosted by the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (M.A.S.T.). This Jeopardy style academic competition took place on October 22 at the M.A.S.T. campus on Sandy Hook.

Congratulations to Oak Hill Academy’s Team 4 team members (all 7th graders): Nicholas Geissler, Sydney Yan, Grant D’Orsi, Mason Garber, Jessica Yatvitskiy, and Elizabeth Lee coached by teachers, Mrs. Rita Cotterell and Miss Courtney Lee.

OA K HILL AC A DEM Y SOCCER TE A MS R E ACH FINALS For the first time since 1991, both the boys and girls soccer teams reached the MCISSL (Monmouth County Interscholastic Soccer League) Conference Finals. Oak Hill Academy was the only school (out of 57 total teams from 29 different schools) to have both of its teams represented

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this season in the finals.

On October 29, the Oak Hill Academy Mustang girls’ soccer team came into the MCISSL Liberty Conference finals at Cross Farms Park in Holmdel. In the finals, Oak Hill played a previously undefeated Shrewsbury team, and went up 1-0 on a goal by the team “Jim Carrigan MVP” and 8th grade All-Star, Abigail Cieri in the 8th minute. 6th grader Brooke Tackett put them up 2-0 on a terrific cross from 8th grade winger, Alexa Kulawiak ten minutes later. This turned out to be the game-winner as Shrewsbury was able to score once in the second half, but OHA’s defense led by 8th grade MCISSL All-Star, Erin Gilfillan, played tough to preserve the girls’ first title since 1991! It was a tremendous season by all members of the teams. Each girl played a role in the 9-1 season, and it was a storybook ending for the 8th graders who have worked so hard for four years.

The boys’ team played St. James following the girls’ game. After a slow start and going down 5-0, the boys team lead by “Richard Hartman Sportsmanship” award winner, Christopher Misson (two goals), and a goal from 8th grader, Ethan Ferraiola, battled back to make it 5-3 before they ran out of time. Despite losing in the final, the boys showed that “never say die” attitude and finished a fantastic season with an 8-2 record and as Liberty “F” Conference Champions and Runner-up for the overall Liberty Conference title.

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Colts Neck Lions Club Vice President Justin Lotano (left) and his son Giovanni, stand beside Colts Neck Lions Club President Andrew Lotano.

Members of the Colts Neck Lions Club take time for a picture in between cooking and serving at their annual Pancake Breakfast on October 24, 2015.

Colts Neck Lions Club held its annual Pancake Breakfast on October 24, 2015 at Colts Neck Reformed Church. This was the twentieth year for the event, according to Event Chair Dave Heck. The Lions serve about 350 to 400 breakfasts during their four-hour event.

“This is a great event for us and a great time for the community to come together,” said Heck. He added that the Lions Club helps out local charities throughout the year with

the funds raised at this and other events. Heck also noted that the Lions would like the community to associate certain annual events with their organization, such as the Pancake Breakfast, the Kentucky Derby & Wine Tasting, and the newest event, a Country & Western Dance.

With the admission fee for the breakfast, each person received a ticket for a raff le that included great gift items donated by local businesses.

Heck mentioned that some of the

sponsors who generously donated to the Pancake Breakfast were Dunkin’ Donuts, Saker ShopRite, Colts Neck Perkins Restaurant, the Fireside Grill & Bar, as well as Tom Orgo and Ed Brock. Guests were also able to have a free glucose screening by Stewart Snyder who is affiliated with CentraState Hospital. A delicious breakfast of eggs, sausage, donuts, and blueberry, chocolate chip or plain pancakes was available.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Handicapped Scuba Diving Alliance Course Director Stewart Snyder III recently presented a plaque to the Colts Neck Lion Club for its continued support of this program, which has helped hundreds of special needs children and wounded warriors to learn and enjoy scuba diving. Former Colts Neck Lions Club President Ken Davis along with Lions Club member and L.E.E.D.S. liaison John Walsh accept the plaque from Stewart Snyder.

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The Colts Neck Lions Club is well-known for its volunteerism and fund raising efforts which help so many humanitarian causes. Recently, the Colts Neck Lions Club was recognized by the Handicapped Scuba Diving Alliance (HSA) and presented with a plaque by P.A.D.I. Master Instructor and H.S.A. Course Director Stewart Snyder III. “The Colts Neck Lions have been very supportive of the efforts of the Handicapped Scuba Diving Alliance, and without their support our program would not be possible,” said Snyder. “The program is held at the CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey and over the past seven years has had over 200 special needs children participate and has certified over 200 wounded warriors for scuba diving,” he added. The Handicapped Scuba Diving Alliance has dedicated itself to improving the physical and social well-being of people with disabilities through the sport of scuba diving. They are dedicated to assuring that people with disabilities are given the same opportunity to receive quality training, HSA certification and dive adventures as the able-bodied population. For more information visit www.HSANJSCUBA.COM.

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Holmdel Color Fest

Family Fun Event Draws Crowd of Over 550!

AN ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD OF OVER 550 turned out for the inaugural Colorfest 2015 celebration held at Holmdel High school on October 24, 2015. The Parent Teacher Student Organization at the high school proudly offered this family fun event to participants in Holmdel and nearby towns. The 1.25mile course for folks of all ages included getting showered with “colors” made from safe, eco-friendly, plant-based powder that was splashed on them along the route, along with additional color packets in the “blast” zone, DJ Mel Houston of Incredible Soundz Entertainment kept the music going, a photo booth and silent auction all became part of the day’s activities.

“What a tremendous day! It’s been said that it takes a village and we are so proud of the Holmdel village for coming together for this fun and spirited event,” said co-organizer of the event SallyAnn Walier. Co-organizer Renee Schneider added, “It would not have been possible without a tremendous amount of support from all the volunteers and we thank all of you for making ColorFest a huge success.”

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The event would not have been possible without the many sponsors - Platinum sponsors included Care One of Holmdel, Cho Educators, Committeeman Tom Critelli, Elizabeth Truck Center, Harbour Mechanical Corporation, Hazlet Pharmacy, Hinds/Pearly Group, Hoch Orthodontics, Holmdel Bagels, Holmdel Orthodontics, Howley Financial Group, It’s Your Party in Marlboro, Jersey Mike’s, Lexus of Edison, Lice Lifters, The Max of Hazlet, Naturally Green Landscaping, Phillips Real Estate, The Samra Group, Tom’s Ford Keyport and Dr. Mark Wassef, DMD. Gold sponsors included Cracked Olive Market, Dental Health Center of Holmdel, DeMarcos Catering & Deli, Gerber Salon, Holmdel Cleaners, Hot & Soul Yoga, Juvenate Medispa, Meridian Health & Fitness, Tab Ramos, Tip Top Nails, Velocity Chiropractic & Sports Rehab.

Proceeds benefit PTSO-funded programs and educational enhancements for the students of Holmdel High School.

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A Perfect Gift for the Holiday Season Do you believe in Angels?

You would be surprised to know just how many people actually do. But for those of you who may be skeptics or have never really considered this question at all, this book will free your mind to the real possibility of their existence. A Family of Angels invites you into Monmouth County, New Jersey author Barbara Marro’s personal stories, as told throughout generations of her family, who have all experienced true Angelic encounters. Their Angel stories will allow you to open up your heart and welcome in spiritual awakening that only these heavenly beings can offer.

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Only when her children were fully grown, did she undertake her first writing experience.

choosing different paths, leads him to exciting adventures. The book also has a good underlying moral tone where the main character, Smitty, learns valuable life's lessons as he journeys through his cave adventures.

At the young age of 83, Barbara lives at the beautiful assisted living center, The Solona in Marlboro, and is not slowing down. She is thrilled to have published her third book entitled, A Family of Angels. This book is a collection of personal angel stories as told throughout generations of her family, all of whom have experienced true angelic encounters. Her angel stories will allow you to open up your heart and welcome in spiritual awakening that only these heavenly beings can offer. Your soul will be filled with joy and peace with comforting messages from the spiritual world.

At the age of 63, with no formal training but armed with a lifetime of experience, Barbara began her writing career. In 1994, this resulted in her first published book entitled, 8 Steps To A Happy Life.

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honor Dr. Kenneth & Ann Nahum and their family at The Ashley

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of The Ashley Lauren Foundation including Direct Family

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JOIN BRIDGES AT THE SHORE TO MAKE CHRISTMAS DREAMS COME TRUE

Saint John Vianney High School National Letter of Intent Signing Day

Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) participated in the NCAA Letter of Intent Signing Day. Ten SJVHS student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their education and athletics in college on November 11, 2015 in the SJVHS Media Center.

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STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: SJVHS Principal Steve DiMezza, SJVHS Athletic Director Rich Lamberson, SJVHS President Joseph Deroba. SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Heili Carpino, Coach Gabrielle Burgo

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her in making a wonderful Christmas for the children, teens, and families

locally who may otherwise not have a joyous holiday.

New, unwrapped toys and books

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Monmouth Civic Chorus Sings Christmas Favorites at Count Basie

THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS will fill the air when the

award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus performs Joy to the World on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at

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Street in Red Bank. The chorus and orchestra will premiere a new Christmas Suite by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau,

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Tickets for premium seating are $45 adult, $40 senior, $35 group (10 or more), $10 student. Tickets for regular seating

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Dr. Brandau has broad experience conducting a variety of

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E xclusive HOLIDAY RECIPES What a treat! Dearborn Market in Holmdel has shared a few of their delicious recipes with Community Magazine for our December issue. When you’re stuck in your kitchen and don’t know what to make, head over to the full service grocery store located at 2170 Route 35 in Holmdel for these ingredients, follow the procedure and leave your family and guests wanting more!

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BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER WITH PROVOLONE FRITTATA SERVES 6-8 INGREDIENTS 10 eggs, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups chopped and cooked broccoli, 2 cups chopped and cooked cauliflower, 1 onion chopped, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 cup milk, ½ lb provolone cheese – shredded or chopped, 3 tomatoes – sliced approx. ¼ inch thick, ½ lb provolone sliced

PROCEDURE 1. Preheat oven to 325° 2. Drizzle pan with olive oil 3. Whisk eggs and mix with the broccoli, caulif lower, onion, salt & pepper, milk and shredded provolone.

4. Layer a 13 x 9 baking pan with sliced tomatoes (first) and then the provolone slices (save some for the top of the frittata).

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Robotics Students GEAR UP FOR 2 0 1 5 -1 6 S E AS O N COMPETITIONS ROBOTICS HAS BECOME a regular part

of student life at Ranney School in Tinton Falls. The independent school’s robotics program began in 2010, and participating students have already qualified for and attended three VEX World Championships. In fact, Ranney students and teams hold multiple state, national and world records in robotics programming and driving, including the 2014 VEX Robotics Create U.S. Open Championship and the 2015 New Jersey State VEX Robotics Championship.

Since 2014, students as young as age 9 (fourth grade) have been able to take Robotics electives as part of the school’s curriculum, and both elementary and middle schoolers regularly compete at the state and regional level. Nearly 100 students across the school are actively engaged in the program. Students engage in coding, engineering and program-

ming VEX and VEX IQ robots through courses, activity periods and after-school clubs.

As a partner with Garden State Robotics—New Jersey’s VEX event manager, Ranney School hosted a VEX IQ competition for students in grades 5-8 across the state on November 14 (our elementary team came in 1st, qualifying for states, and our middle school team earned a 3rd place) and will host a high school competition on January 16, 2016. In December, the younger division will take part in the state tournament. During these events, teams participate in multiple skill challenges, such as the “Bank Shot.” In this particular challenge, students must program and drive their robots to drop as many as 44 balls into a score zone. The competition field includes a ramp and slots to catch the balls, making maneuvering more difficult. Students spend between 8 and 20 hours a month, depending on their grade level, working on and with their robots.

“In addition to gaining a valuable experience in team-building and strategy, our students are growing core engineering, computer science, problem-solving and mathematics skills that they can apply to their everyday coursework and future careers,” says Robotics Advisor Chiara Shah.

The school plans to host a robotics demonstration at its January 23, 2016 Open House (view details at www.ranneyschool.org/visitus) and is also collaborating with the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore to hold a robotics workshop for young girls interested in coding and robotics in March 2016. Ranney’s Upper School students take pride in lending their expertise to younger robotics students by serving as mentors as well as event referees and scoring volunteers.

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St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild to Host a Special Christmas Program

ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild will be holding a special Christmas meeting with a heartwarming program to be presented by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC). The mission of BBBSMMC is “to provide children facing adversity with strong, enduring and professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better forever”.

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Marybeth Bull, Director of Development for BBBMMC, presenter, will include a video entitled “The Big Impact”, which will most certainly impact its viewers. Another very moving moment will be the testimonial of a Big Sister and Little Sister. (Bring your tissues!)

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Join us in St. Mary’s Spiritual Center Chapel at 7:00 p.m. for the rosary, followed by delicious holiday desserts and this wonderful Christmas program in Madonna Hall.

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The “Almost” Cinderella Story PICTURED: The 2015 Holmdel High School Girls Tennis team repeated as the Group 2 State Champions.

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repeated as the runner-up in the New Jersey Tournament of Champions. They came within a whisper of defeating the supposed juggernaut (Millburn), but the real story is how the Holmdel team improved on their results from last year despite two very unexpected key departures at the beginning of the season.

The team unexpectedly lost a senior singles starter before the season started and then three weeks into the season, a senior key doubles player departed as well. Had they only focused on these two key departures, one would conclude

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Tso. The bonding developed over team The squad that achieved the improved dinners, newly acquired team apparel, results included four new starters, two “Pitch Perfect” sing-along bus rides, hikes of whom are freshmen. The “Magnifi- at Mercer County Park, fundraisers, and cent Seven” of Brianna Gibbs, Ola Woj- a Pasta Party at Jaimee’s house.

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A Christmas Carol Live Performance Presented by Nine Theatricals Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Get in the spirit of the holidays at the Colts Neck Library as a live performance of A Christmas Carol is presented at the library by Nine Theatricals. This is a version of the 1939 radio show which was sponsored by Campbells soup, featured Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge and Orson Welles as the narrator.

Nine Theatricals’ actors are residents from both Ocean and Monmouth County. Richard Saylor, a resident from Manchester Township will be playing Scrooge and the production is directed by Linda Turash. The actors will be dressed in 1930’s & 1940’s garb as they take on various characters. Sound effects, vintage commercials, and Christmas carols will add to the fun of the afternoon. Registration is not needed for this event, but seating is on a first-arrival basis.

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Village School’s 2nd Annual “Not So Scary” Trunk or Treat

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CHILDREN OF HOLMDEL were provided an opportunity to begin their trick or treating early on Halloween by visiting the second annual "Not So Scary" Trunk or Treat hosted by the Village School PSA. The Village School parking lot in Holmdel was filled with vehicles that were decorated in various themes to provide children with a spooktacular experience.

Parents volunteered to transform their minivans and SUVs into “front porches” for the children to visit on Halloween morning to pick up candy, treats and

toys. The first trunk children visited was reminiscent of the “Little Mermaid’s Grotto” to pick up an under the sea treat, followed by many festive trunks that celebrated the Halloween holiday, including a minivan disguised as a mummy. Children also were able to pick up treats at trunks decked out as Disney World, Star Wars, the mines of the Seven Dwarfs, the Bat Cave – one trunk even featured the stars from the new movie Inside Out! Leslie Marotta organized the event on behalf of the Village School PSA. She noted that while the event is great for

the kids, “the parents end up having just as much fun by decorating their trunks.”

When children were done with their trunk or treating, they were provided an opportunity to vote for their favorite trunk. The winners were the Sottile Family, the Rodgers Family and the Smigelsky Family. More than 275 children attended this event, which allowed Holmdel residents a brief reprieve before the kids returned to their neighbors to begin their trick or treating.

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preciative wife after the Veterans Day dinner at Colts Neck Community Church on November 11.

It was a great night to say thank you to those who have served our country. The fellow“My husband, and his service as a ship hall of the marine, has never been honored Colts Neck Comin such a personal and loving way. munity Church was outfitted in Thank you!” the rich colors of red, white and blue. The American flag, as well as the flags of each military branch and the P.O.W. flag, stood strong as the focal point of the room. The delicious smells of the warm food and the chatter of dozens of veterans sharing their stories filled the air. With over 130 people in atten-

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dance on a Wednesday night, many families came together to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Ron Wiley said, “As an Air Force veteran 19601964 I was appreciative of the blessings given me and my wife and daughter by the members of Colts Neck Community Church at the Veteran’s Day dinner and celebration.”

The Chorus of the Atlantic, a barbershop harmony group, sang patriotic songs beautifully and with lots of energy. There was also a humorous and uplifting message given from a fellow veteran representing the organization “Hearts for Heroes.” Colts Neck Mayor Jim Schatzle and Captain Jay Steingold, Commander of Naval Base Earle, were in attendance.

Colts Neck Community Church Pastor Chris Durkin told the assembly, “The Bible says ‘Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (John 15:13).’ Thank you for your willingness to lay down your life for your country.”

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With his dad as cubmaster and his mom as den leader and committee chair, Andrew was a very active Cub Scout, participating in each and every Pack and Den activity. His favorites were camping, snowboarding, Summer Camp at Quail Hill, hosting Donut Sundays at St. Catharine’s, and building and racing winning Pinewood Derby cars and Raingutter Regatta boats. Andrew also discovered a talent for tying knots and soon impressed everyone with his Turk’s Head knots,

also known as Woggles. In 5th grade, Andrew earned the Arrow of Light, the highest award bestowed upon a Cub Scout, and he crossed over into Boy Scout Troop 331. Andrew could now hear the Eagle trail beckoning.

Andrew’s first year as a Boy Scout was filled with rank advancement, merit badges, and fun adventures. History has a way of repeating itself, and Dad was now Scoutmaster, while Mom became the Chartered Organization Representative. Declaring that he would earn Eagle earlier than his brother did, Andrew set out on the Eagle Trail in earnest.

He served as Patrol Leader for Kamo, but soon discovered he could put his computer skills to good use as a member of the Website Team. He took the leadership position of Scribe, where he creates and manages Eventbrite sites for the Troop. Andrew earned 31 merit badges, has done countless hours of community service (really, we lost count!), and participated in just about every Troop activity offered.

Some of his favorites are climbing and zip lining at Adirondack Extreme, kayaking, white water rafting, camping, and snowboarding. Andrew’s still tying Woggles, and he presents one to every Webelo II who crosses over into our Troop.

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For his Eagle project, Andrew led a group in designing, building, and installing a Little Free Library for Lunch Break in Red Bank.

To pay for the building materials, Andrew ran a very successful car wash. He used extra money from his fundraiser to purchase Spanish adult and children’s books to fill the library. Andrew’s Little Free Library has been very well received by the community, and it has put books, free of charge, into the hands of many citizens who, otherwise, may not have access to them. Feel free to stop by, browse a little, and take a book or leave a book.

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Colts Neck Trunk or Treat a Spooktacular Success!

GHOSTS AND GOBLINS of all ages came out on a beautiful Halloween day for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. The Colts Neck PTO and Sports Foundation teamed up to host the safe and free trick-or-treating event for the children of the community.

Cars were decorated in a variety of themes ranging from Despicable Me and The Incredibles, to the more traditional spooky Halloween décor. Over two dozen families handed out candy to the nearly two hundred children who came out for treats. Joining in on the fun

were members of the Colts Neck Police Department, who assisted with the safety and security of the event, as well as handing out some treats of their own.

In addition to all of the candy being distributed, the PTO and Sports Foundation offered cider, hot chocolate and cookies to those coming out for the festivities. The fun-filled community event was organized by Maria Thompson of the Colts Neck Sports Foundation and Justine Buzzetta of the PTO. “Everyone did such and amazing job of decorating their trunks and getting into

the spirit that we had a hard time selecting the best one,” explained Buzzetta.

Several families were recognized for their creative and festive trunks. Winners included the Adamcyzk family, Agliata family, Panico family, Rizzuto family, and Willis family.

The PTO and Sports Foundation would like to thank Delicious Orchards, Asbury Circle Car Wash, and the Pizza and Pasta Factory of Marlboro for their generous support of the event.

Red Bank Catholic Student-Athletes Officially Sign Letters of Intent TEN RED BANK CATHOLIC student-athletes

officially signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Signing to play softball were Tess Griswold for Furman University and Annie Flego for Providence College. The four students who signed to play lacrosse are Kelly Whitlock for St. Francis College, Lizzie Small for Sacred Heart University, Cameron Lynch for Elon University and Brett Habich for Siena College. Continuing to play baseball are Jack Ipsen for Bryant University and Evan Madigan for Bucknell University. Nicole Totland signed to play golf at Monmouth University and Bryce Sullivan will play volleyball for Belmonte Abbey College.

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PICTURED: Front row, left to right: Tess Griswold (Holmdel), Nicole Totland (Tinton Falls), Kelly Whitlock (Monmouth Beach), Elizabeth Small (Locust) and Cameron Lynch (Middletown).

Back row, left to right: Anne Flego (Little Silver), Bryce Sullivan (Middletown) ,Brett Habich (little Silver), Jack Ipsen (Eatontown) and Evan Madigan (Point Pleasant).

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Join us for one of our biggest events of the year! What better way to remember the “Reason for the Season” then to witness a live, outdoor dramatization of the first Christmas? There will be live animals, a bonfire, the Absolute Music Choir, delicious treats and an inspiring Christmas message. The first showing is at 5:30 p.m. The second showing at 6:30pm. Don’t miss it!

“White Elephant” Gift Exchange & NYE Celebration Thursday, December 31, 2016 | 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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 gift (less than $10) for the gift exchange. It is a safe, fun way to usher in the New Year!

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Holmdel Community United Church of Christ is located at 40 Main Street in Holmdel. For more information, call 732.946.8821, email holmdelchurch@verizon.net or visit www. holmdelcommunityucc.com.

HUCC Finn Coffee House Saturday, December 12 All are invited to a relaxed, fun mix of upbeat and eclectic music provided by the HUCC Finn band – who are youth and adults in the Holmdel Community Church.

Snack and beverages provided – or bring your own drinks – and sit back and listen with others in a friendly space. Come enjoy a fun night with friends in our beautiful Fellowship Hall. The evening is free – with a donation for snacks.

Children’s Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 13 Come and enjoy the childlike joy of Christmas by experiencing this year’s Children’s Christmas Pageant. We’ll have won-

derful music, children playing angels, shepherds, and wise guys in an original drama written and directed by Sue Field and Susan Davies.

Old Fashioned Caroling Sunday, December 20 After the worship service, a group of adults and youth will be caroling with voice and instruments in area nursing homes and to people’s homes in the community.

They will sing uplifting carols and lift people’s hearts at the same time. All are welcome to join in.

Teens for Israel at Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel OUR BRETHREN IN ISRAEL are currently going through a difficult time—attacks are taking place daily in all cities across Israel. Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel has partnered with an organization in Israel, which helps victims of terror as well as wounded soldiers and soldiers on the front lines.

The local teens got together and enjoyed an Israeli style dinner while discussing and learning about The Holy Land. Teens also wrote letters to the brave soldiers and created Prayer Tags (Dog Tags) for each soldier to wear while they recovered. The prayer also asks G-D to keep them safe when they return to their units.

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“ H O P E F O R C H I L DR E N ” Children helping children is an invaluable lesson that of the items they collect include: stuffed animals, coloring is taught at Home Away From Home Academy. Each year books, arts and crafts supplies, puzzles, sports items, and the school participates in a Toy Drive to benefit a local more. The Toy Drive started in mid-November and will run organization. For the third year in a row, their efforts are through December 11 when the ‘elves’ of “Hope for Children” being geared toward the “Hope for Children Foundation” will pick up what they collected. The effort put forth by the Academy to help others is truly based in Middletown. Owner of Last year the students collected dozens of toys, inspiring, and their work will the Academy Phyllis Visone says, which the representatives from the Hope for Children Foundation were proud to pick up. continue to assist a charity during “Having a child go out to purchase the holiday season every year. For a toy for another child in need is the first time this year, the school one of the best ways to embrace has partnered with ProForm the holiday season, in our eyes.”

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Once upon a Christmastime, there was a magical place, not very far, where you could see Christmas lights - maybe even a star! A magnificent house with dazzling lights that sparkle and twinkle all through the nights. A fairytale for all, a time you will recall, with memories to share through the year! So, get ready for those nights, when the Gress House is bright, raising money for charity again this year!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls - the Gress Family of Union Beach, once again invites you to celebrate the magic, wonder and excitement of the holiday season with their 6th annual Holiday Light Spectacular benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network of Mountainside, New Jersey. Join everyone from around the Bayshore at 14 Johnson Avenue (off of Broadway) in Union Beach every night from now through early January from dusk to 12:00 midnight, as they celebrate the season in style, including thousands of festive lights, holiday figures, dazzling special effects, music, and complimentary candy canes!

In October, several of the Colts Neck Senior Citizens enjoyed an educational and fun trip to Scranton, PA, the urban and cultural center of Northeastern PA. The industrial boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought about a thriving Scranton, which includes attractions like The Electric City Trolley Station & Museum, The Anthracite Coal Museum, Lackawanna County Coal Mines and the Houdini Museum.

Along with visiting these interesting sites, a train ride was enjoyed by all.

Once again, The Gress’ will be raising money for the Mountainside chapter of the Children’s Miracle Network through their “Decorations for Donations” program. Cash donations and/or checks made payable to the Children’s Miracle Network are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off in the Santa train donation box alongside the family mailbox. Last year, through the generous donations given, they raised a little over $4,000! It is their hope, this year, to raise the same, if not more for this wonderful cause.

Also, back by popular demand, the Gress House will partner with My Fairytale Dream character entertainment company to bring some of your favorite characters to visit select nights in December for The Gress’ Very Merry Christmas Block Parties.

Check out, and be sure to “Like” “The Gress House Holiday Light Spectacular” on Facebook for character show times and appearances through the winter months.

You’ll also find festive pictures, updates, and other holiday happenings on their page.

As a reminder, during nights of inclement or wet weather conditions, the display may not be lit. The display is meant to be seen up close, so feel free to take as many pictures as you would like and walk around their yard. However, as a courtesy to the neighbors, please do not park in front of their driveways or walk on their properties.

The Gress Family looks forward to seeing everyone and wishes you the “brightest” holiday greetings from their overly decorated home to yours!

If you are a Colts Neck resident, age 55 or over, you too can enjoy days like this by joining this vital organization.

For more information, call President John Walsh at 732.946.0591.

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For an evening of music and dancing this event is designed to raise funds and awareness to help combat hunger, this three-hour jingle balling of a show boasts the comedic antics of Brian Kirk and the musical talent of the Jirks together with special musical acts. Count Basie calls this Santa for Lunch Break on December 19, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets (ranging from $20$75) for this event can be purchased by calling Count Basie’s box office at 732.842.9000 or http://countbasietheatre.org.

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A fundraising event that warms the hearts of many! On Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean Township, a full buffet dinner and three-hour concert ($50 per adult and $25 for kids 11 and under)as KICK CANCER OVERBOARD teams up with ROCKIT! to give away some free Royal Caribbean cruises to families affected by cancer.

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A GLIMPSE OF LI V ING W ELL Gloria Nilson & Co. Event Offers Interested Buyers a Preview of Luxury Living on Colts Neck Equestrian Estate

More than 150 VIP guests turned out in Colts Neck, N.J., on November 8 for an exclusive preview of Grey Oaks, a 45-acre equestrian estate in Farmland Preservation located at 45 Cross Road, hosted by Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate.

After passing through the property’s wrought iron gates and its idyllic tree-lined driveway, guests were welcomed by several newmodel luxury vehicles on display in the circular driveway from Contemporary Motors in Shrewsbury. Exclusive art pieces were on loan from Beauregard Fine Art in Rumson. The wine was provided by Grapes N’ Barrels in Sayreville.

The reception hall, with its grand open staircase and marble f loors, welcomed visitors to the 10,000 square foot, three-story colonial listed by Gloria Nilson & Co. for $9.9 million.

Tours of the grand ballroom and stately dining room featuring hardwood f loors, soaring coffered ceilings and hand carved marble fireplaces seemed most popular among those in attendance. The home also features an estatequality bar, family room and ample-sized breakfast room. The staff ’s kitchen has workspace adjacent to rear stairs leading to the staff ’s quarters.

Realtors from Gloria Nilson & Co. were on hand throughout the entire property to guide visitors to key experience destinations on the property, including the spacious master bedroom with

its eye-catching fireplace, and a large walk-in closet and marble bath with whirlpool tub that completes the modern luxury of the master suite. Eight additional bedrooms and four additional full baths and two partial baths were just some of the home’s remarkable attractions.

“Only a garden party or VIP preview event can offer one the opportunity to fully appreciate the beauty and character of Grey Oaks,” explained Donna Bennett, a sales associate with Gloria Nilson & Co. and the listing agent for the property. “Attending the event, seeing the art work and luxury vehicles offer a glimpse into the lifestyle of living and entertaining on an estate property. It allows interested buyers to more completely imagine life at Grey Oaks, and the feedback from prospective buyers as well as other real estate brokers has been tremendous.”

The estate also boasts a 75-foot concrete pool with pool house, tennis court, eight-stall barn with f ly misting system, riding arena and jumping area. A caretaker’s cottage is also located on the property as well as a separate 3,000 square foot guest residence.

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