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COVER STORY

Jen Lilley

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A Bright Star in Hallmark’s Constellation

CommunityMagazineNJ.com editor-in-chief C A R O LY N B U RT N I C K

creative director LO R I D O N N E L LY

Photo Credit Ricardo Hubbs

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general manager MARIA CONNORS

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Frances Foundation Raises $170,000 for Children with Cancer

MCSPCA Raises Nearly $360,000 at Fur Ball Gala

contributing editors SUSAN MURPHY SHANNA POLIGNONE HOPE DANIELS G E N A A N S E L L- L A N D E DONNA BERIONT M I C H A E L B AT E M A N

photography MELISSA AMORELLI PHOTOGRAPHY TO M Z A P C I C P H OTO G R A P H Y

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HABCore’s 30th Anniversary Gala

Buy Rite & Sarala Bathena Foundation Hosts Super Sampler

MONTHLY FEATURES

56 Pet Celebrities 60 Divorce Talk 62 Eventful 20 The Table

34 Skip the Holiday Headache 77 Revamp Your Holiday Recipes 75 The FoodSpy

BEYOND THE BRAND 32 Jeff Sytsma MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR 66 Jo Wymer 10

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER

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Halloween and Thanksgiving have passed, we’ve had our first snow, and it’s time for dreidels and mistletoe. In so many ways it has been a challenging year, but there’s nothing as curative as hope, inspiration, and celebration.

So light the fire, heat up a little cocoa, and set in with us for a great issue.

We at CM wanted to focus on what we call the “It’s a Wonderful Life” moments of Christmas, and when we reached out to our readers we found Hallmark Christmas movies have become a big part of many families’ celebrations. Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, owned by Crown Media Family Networks, seem to have learned the magic of all the feel-good moments of the season. Our cover story on page 43 shares what these movies mean to several of our neighbors as well as our exclusive interview with Jen Lilley, one of Hallmark’s biggest stars.

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Speaking of neighbors, on page 66 we caught up with award-winning singer/songwriter Jo Wymer for a Meet Your Neighbor feature. She’s a Navy Veteran, a multi-instrumentalist, a vocologist, and a self-proclaimed church chick. I think you’ll enjoy learning more about her.

Our Beyond the Brand feature this month pays homage to a favorite holiday tradition, all the wonderful sweets!

On page 32 you’ll meet Jeff Sytsma, the pastry chef behind Honeybell Bakery. Jeff is co-owner of Bell Market, the new food hall at Bell Works in Holmdel, and brings Manhattan worthy offerings to our fair county. After reading about his Honeybell Morning Buns, I dare you not to run out and try some!

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The next letter I write you will be part of a new year. We turn the page once again, bringing 2018 to a close. For some it was a year that will be remembered as a favorite, for others it held heartbreak and challenges. My wish is that 2019 brings only good memories for all of us.

From our families to yours...we wish you a very, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year!

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2018 Women Making a Difference Luncheon Photo Credit: Tom Zapcic Photography

JLMC President Heather Viola Levering, Award Winner Kelli O’Brien from Care To Give, JLMC President-Elect Lori Hohenleitner, and Dorothea Bongiovi.

THE 2018 WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE LUNCHEON, hosted by Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC), took place in November at The Navesink Country Club with a sold-out crowd of more than 230 to celebrate the endeavors of the outstanding women volunteers representing 17 organizations. The 5th annual Junior League of Monmouth County Women Making A Difference Community Volunteer Award winner was Kelli O’Brien from Care To Give, Riverview Medical Center Women’s Auxiliary. The award was presented to Kelli by Dorothea Bongiovi, and a grant of $1000 was awarded to Care To Give from the Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) in honor of her contributions to the community. The nominees included: Janet Smuga - English Speaking Union of Monmouth County, Vanessa Van Noy - Headstands for Hunger, Eleanor Taylor - Lunch Break, Sage Basri - American Red Cross, Ellen Davis – HABcore, Suzanne Dice - Monmouth Day Care Center, Rachel Ruding - The TEARS Foundation, Ellen Lichtig & Betsey Wattley Greater Red Bank Women’s Initiative, Donnalyn Geigerich - Kick Cancer Overboard, Lynn Spector - Visiting Nurse Association Health Group, and Lisa Tremayne - The Bloom Foundation.

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Holiday Express to Play the “Ultimate Holiday Show” at The Basie its unique mixture of traditional, gospel, and rock ‘n soul holiday music in a spectacular performance that will touch you with the spirit of the season.

THE ACCLAIMED PHILANTHROPIC GROUP Holiday Express brings its “Ultimate Holiday Show” back to the Basie Center! Featuring 50 professional musicians and singers on stage, Holiday Express blends

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Don’t miss two great nights for a great cause.

Tickets are on sale now for December 17th, presented by Stillwell-Hansen Inc., and on December 18th, presented by Investors Bank.

Tickets are $125, $75, $60, $50 and $25 and can be purchased at countbasietheatre.org or holidayexpress.org. All proceeds benefit Holiday Express, a non-profit organization.

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THE FRANCES FOUNDATION for Kids Fighting Cancer hosted its 14th Annual Gala, “The Garden of Inspiration,” at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch on October 20, 2018. About 1,000 dinner guests, supporters, and volunteers attended. The Frances Foundation honored its pediatric cancer families including sixty warrior and angel families who attended the gala.

The event included a lavish cocktail hour featuring Phil Bruschi Sings Sinatra, and songs sung by warrior Jordan Williams and pediatric cancer mom Suzanne McMahon. A delicious dinner and delectable desserts followed. Guests eagerly bid on 150 spectacular gift baskets and 50 fabulous silent auction items – two of which were tickets to see the National Champs Villanova Wildcats play on

Left to right: Trustees Dave Wand, Vanessa Heugle, Jr., Trustee Emma Wand, and President Bob Heugle take a moment from the Gala.

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Nova’s newly renovated campus pavilion; and a round of golf for a foursome at Hollywood Country Club. During the event, The Frances Foundation honored trustees Suzie Healy of Ocean Township, and Pattie Tucker of Jackson, as Volunteers of the Year, and volunteer Claire D’Alessio of Ocean City, as the Ambassador of the Year. Special Recognition Awards were presented to trustees Jess Kenny, Steve Bernhardt, and Lauren Pericone, all from Howell, for their outstanding work in coordinating numerous events throughout the year benefitting the Frances Foundation’s pediatric cancer warriors.

President Bob Heugle shared, “In an emotional tribute that included an inspiring song from warrior McKenzy Hupke, the Frances Foundation’s angel moms and siblings were

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presented with gifts of love.” Highlighting the evening was the special presentation to the Gala’s Guests of Honor— 40 pediatric cancer warriors. Each warrior’s favorite song played as they were proudly introduced to the guests, and each child responded with an inspiring word of encouragement and hope.

Following the dinner program, the talented singers from D’Amico Entertainment kept the dancing going until after midnight.

This event, which raised more than $170,000, directs 100% of these funds to The Frances Foundation’s pediatric cancer families. “It was a privilege for us to honor our warriors, angels, and their families,” said President Heugle.

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Welcome to The Table

The Gift of Optimism As we enter the holidays, if you ask me, everything is pretty great these days. Your quality of life, and mine, are likely both going to continue to grow over time. Technological and biological advances will help us live longer and more informed. We have the opportunity to have exceptional fortunes and health. We’ll help to change some lives for the better.

Hopefully our kids and grandkids will turn out loving and great, and we will die with a broad smile across our worn faces around the age of a 100.

Oh sure, there will problems and catastrophe along the way, but they will just serve as recharging jolts to keep us from getting complacent. More problems to solve and more learning to do. OK, so I’m an optimist, you caught me.

Optimism tricks you into trying more things: If you believe success is almost guaranteed, you’re going to try some pretty fun stuff. In reality, sure, you fail at some things, but failure is the best teacher. So you end up racking up more hard-earned experience and knowledge than the non-optimist. Many would argue, that optimism and smiling all the time isn’t a healthy mindset. It’s far healthier for your sanity to be a realist. I’ve heard this hundreds of times and it frustrates me, sometimes it amuses me, but it always confuses me. Before I dive into why realists confuse me, let’s discuss some common misconceptions about optimists first. Optimists have no clue how the real world works. Optimists are phonies. Optimists love to stick their heads in the sand and ignore reality.

Optimists constantly appear “happy”.

Optimism has been completely misunderstood–not only by society, but by some of the closest people in my life. So let me clear some things up. Contrary to popular belief, optimists are fully aware of the bad things that can happen in our lives. Optimists get flat tires. Optimists get fired and they lose money. Optimists get cheated by those they trust. The difference is all in how the optimist chooses to deal with those things.

Instead of taking the easy route by complaining non-stop and wallowing in negativity with no intention of pulling out of it, optimists do the opposite. Optimists acknowledge the reality of the situation, then they make the choice to look for the nuggets of positivity in the situation, and more importantly, take action toward a better outcome. When faced with life challenges, that is when the optimist attempts to shine. Instead of saying, “this sucks, I got screwed”, the optimist says, “this sucks right now, but I will find a way to make it better.” The difference might seem subtle to some people, but in actuality, the difference is enormous. One option requires mental toughness and tolerance, while the latter requires neither.

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That’s why I have always admired optimists, and it’s why I have chosen to live the rest of my days on this earth as one of them.

I can safely say that I am very familiar with the realists. I’ll admit, I’ve never understood the realist at all. I cannot count the amount of times that I’ve heard, “I’m not an optimist, I’m a realist.” Seriously (and I’m not kidding when I say this), what in the hell does that even mean? The realist will say, “in the real world, bad things happen and things don’t always work out.” An optimist’s reply is: “Well yeah, of course bad stuff happens to good people and things don’t always work out like you planned. We are fully aware of what’s going on, it just doesn’t stop us from making the choice to consistently expect good stuff to happen and to believe that things will work out.” The realist would likely tell me, “Well, that’s not realistic.” By definition optimism is: the tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. (Courtesy of Dictionary.com) As an optimist, I can tell you that without exception, I always believe that things are going to work out for me. Why? Because believing in the alternative makes no sense to me. No matter what it is that you want out of life, no matter what it is that you’re hoping for, no matter what it is that you wish to become, I can say this with complete confidence, you have no idea if it will happen or not. There is no one reading these fleeting words who can predict the future. And because of that, we have a very real choice that we need to make about our expectations.

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So, here’s the choice that we all have. We can either expect things to work out for us, or we can expect things not to work out for us. Since none of us know what will happen, wouldn’t it make sense to always focus our expectation on what we want to happen in our lives instead of on what we don’t want? Yes, many times I have expected the best outcome in situations involving my friends, family, business and my significant other and ended up getting disappointed when those things didn’t happen. But also, many times when I have expected the best outcome in situations involving my friends, family, business, my significant other, I ended up getting a result that far exceeded my expectations. And here’s the most important point, regardless of what we believe, it doesn’t make it any more realistic. If you chose to live as an optimist, you feel more connected to the world around you. Choose to live as an optimist because it makes you more creative and able to deal with life’s challenges. Simply put, choose the gift this holiday season of OPTIMISM and GRATEFULLNESS because it makes life a much more enjoyable ride for you and for everyone around you. Is living this way unrealistic? I know my answer to that question. What’s yours?

Greg QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” - Winston Churchill Gregory Calderaro is the Managing Director and a consulting advisor at Colts Neck Financial servicing clients locally and nationally and can be reached for comment at Gregory.Calderaro@LPL.com

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BloomAgain Foundation NJ welcomed best-selling author and world-renowned corporate coach, Dr. Lois Frankel, back to the Garden State in early fall. Dr. Frankel inspired and empowered women to get the most out of their lives with her signature presentation, Bloom Where You Are Planted, at Rumson Country Club’s River House.

Dr. Frankel taught attendees how to get the most out of their lives, whether they were navigating the corporate world, volunteering, or transitioning to the next big thing. Dr. Frankel’s program included tips on building relationships that work for you, setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and handling resistance.

Dr. Frankel was available to sign her Amazom.com best seller, Ageless Women, Timeless Wisdom: Witty Wicked and Wide Reflections on Well Lived Lives with proceeds going to BloomAgain Foundation NJ. BloomAgain is a local 501(c)3 that provides rapid response financial assistance for living essentials to working women living at or below poverty level when they miss work due to a medical challenge.

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THE MONMOUTH COUNTY SPCA held its 2018 Fur Ball Gala on November 10, 2018, at the Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury. This year’s event encompassed the tag line “The Art of Community Compassion,” and featured different works from famous artists rendered through décor. The event was extremely successful, raising nearly $360,000 for the Monmouth County SPCA’s homeless animals and community programs.

The event’s Chairs, Sheldon and Anne Vogel along with coChair Frances Turner, formally announced the establishment of the Vogel Veterinary Care Center, an extension of the MCSPCA shelter. The VVCC program was designed to encourage responsible pet ownership and prevent neglect by providing high quality, low cost veterinary care to the residents of Monmouth County and its surrounding areas. The Monmouth County SPCA was pleased to honor its shelter Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Feddersen, who has provided many years of valuable veterinary care to the abused and neglected animals of the shelter while overseeing the critical work of the Vogel Veterinary Care Center.

The ballroom at the Shadowbrook was transformed with jewel-toned table clothes topped with animal-shaped topiaries, colorful flower arrangements, votive candles and handmade origami. The Alternate Groove Party Band kept the night light and upbeat while guests enjoyed caricaturists and an “Art of the Selfie” station. This year’s silent auction featured nearly 100 highly coveted, hand selected items with highlights such as Harry Potter on Broadway, a VIP evening with the Rockettes and a private, inhome, wine and cheese tasting. The live auction portion of the evening included an all-inclusive trip to the island of Barbados as well as a private tour for six to the Oscar Davis Car Museum, which was never before open for public viewing. Professional auctioneer, Peter Constanzo, brought great energy to the room during the live auction ask and motivated attendees to donate to the life-saving programs of the Monmouth County SPCA.

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The highlight of the evening was the event’s “Welcome Waggin’,” which featured canine alumni Rico and adoptable puppy Hunter, both who have benefited from the tireless work of the Monmouth County SPCA. Guests were delighted to mingle amidst some furry friends during the evening and learn about their journeys to a happy ending. The event would not have been possible without the support of the event’s “Canine Curator” sponsor, The Hesse Companies, along with new friends and supporters like Conair and Monmouth Medical Center. For a full list of sponsors, visit monmouthcountyspca.org.

“We are thrilled with the outcome of this year’s Fur Ball Gala,” said Monmouth County SPCA Chief of Humane Law Enforcement and Executive Director Ross Licitra. “The goal of the Monmouth County SPCA and its respective programs has always been to support our community’s animals,” he added, “and with the establishment of the Vogel Veterinary Care Center, overseen by Dr. Nicole Feddersen, we’re able to expand our mission to protect and advocate for animals throughout Monmouth County and New Jersey.”

With the success of the Fur Ball under their collar, the Monmouth County SPCA will begin to plan its annual Valentine’s Day Brunch on February 10th at Navesink Country Club along with its 25th Anniversary Dog Walk + Pet Fair being held on Saturday, April 27th at Brookdale Community College. For more information on upcoming events please email events@monmouthcountyspca. org or call 732-440-1548.

A Country Christmas

Presented by The Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee Slated for December 9th Photos with Santa Claus, seasonal refreshments, exclusive Colts Neck gift items, and more will fill the historic Montrose one-room schoolhouse from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9. The Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee is sponsoring this free, traditional holiday fest at the school at the corner of Montrose Road and Cedar Drive.

Santa Claus will take time out from his busy schedule to pose for free photos taken by guests who should bring their own cameras. Seasonal goodies, hot chocolate, and cider will be provided. A Christmas tree inside the school will be festooned with decorations appropriate to the period.

In addition to its popular maps depicting Colts Neck historic sites, (suitable for framing, $20 each), the committee will be selling its line of commemorative glassware featuring Montrose School and Bucks Mill, created exclusively for the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee.

“Our Christmas open house last year was so popular, many have asked us to repeat it,” said Committee Chairperson Lillian Burry, Monmouth County Freeholder Deputy Director and former Colts Neck Mayor. “Everyone on the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee enjoys preparing and opening Montrose School for special events that highlight our township’s unique role in American history and help keep our local history alive for future generations.

Historic Montrose School at the corner of Montrose Road and Cedar Drive in Colts Neck will open for a traditional Christmas celebration this month.

We invite everyone to share in the warmth and historic significance of Montrose School during this community celebration.”

Mrs. Burry negotiated the purchase of the school, the only publicly-owned one-room schoolhouse in Colts Neck, for $1 from the township’s former Historical Society over a decade ago. The committee raises funds to continue to upgrade and maintain the school.

Lincroft Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Ladies’ Night The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lincroft Fire Company hosted a fun Ladies’ Night to raise funds and bring the community together. Card games and basket raffles sent everyone home with prizes. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase equipment for the Lincroft Fire Company. You can still donate and help a great cause or join the group and get involved, contact Maria Dunn at 732.345.9525 for more information.

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My next business goal: Our focus at Bell Market is twofold 1) to serve the folks who work in the building and 2) to be a gathering place for the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods and communities. You don’t need to work at Bell Works to enjoy and experience what we are offering.

To that end, we will be extending the hours for Corbo & Sons (our woodfired pizza spot), Jozu (sushi, ramen and robata eatery), and Honeybell Bakery (our bakery and coffee shop) into the evening for dinner service and take-away.

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My favorite food to make: Though we don’t make it at Bell Market (yet!), my favorite thing to make is ice cream and sorbet. I really like the creativity you can have with flavors and the challenge that comes along with understanding the science. It is probably also my favorite sweet thing to eat. It is followed closely by making bread of all types.

Jeff Sytsma of Honeybell Bakery Inside the newly imagined metroburb that is Bell Works in Holmdel, is a food hall like none-other you’ve ever visited. The sound of “food hall” evokes memories of childhood cafeterias, plastic trays, and college pizza and tacos. But if you’ve treated yourself to a stroll through the giant glass building and stopped for lunch at Bell Market, you know the pizza is woodfired with an addicting crust, the ramen is incredibly flavorful, and the Honeybell Morning Bun filled with a delicate orange cream and a touch of marmalade is as good as any pastry you’ve had, well, anywhere. I’ll admit to loving a great pastry, and I’ll also admit to finding them hard to procure in our area. When I tasted the chocolate croissant, I had to meet the man behind the magic. A true lover of food and of helping others enjoy the pleasure of eating, Jeff is friendly and quick to explain how he uses fresh Honeybell oranges to make his masterful morning treats. A talented addition to Monmouth County, meet your new neighbor Jeff Sytsma.

What I do: I’m a chef with RBC Hospitality Group. I went to Johnson & Wales University, graduating in 2004 with a bachelors in Pastry Arts.

When I started my business: My three business partners, Rich Corbo, Chantelle Corbo, Chad Spencer, and I started working on Bell Market in September of 2017. After a couple months, we opened a pop-up to test out recipes and meet our neighbors while the final space was being built.

Before Bell Market, I worked at many hotels and upscale restaurants in New York City, like L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon and Oceana. Most recently, I was a head baker at Bien Cuit in Brooklyn.

What we do: We are a chef-driven food hall inside of the Bell Works building that features five different concepts: wood-fired pizza, ramen/ sushi/robata, bakery and coffee shop, New York inspired deli, and a greens and grains salad bar. Each concept focuses on freshly prepared food, using locally sourced products when available. Our goal is to provide a deeply delicious and nourishing outlet for the Bell Works building as well as the surrounding area and beyond.

What sets me apart from others doing what I do: Between all four partners, we have a combined 45 years of experience working in many Michelin starred restaurants and hotels. Using our training in fine dining, we are able to offer high quality, elevated food, but with speed and consistency. We want to show that great food can be found everywhere.

Why I decided to start my own food business: After working in big cities for many years, we all wanted to bring our knowledge in food and restaurant operations to a broader audience. So when the opportunity to open something inside of Bells Works presented itself, we grabbed ahold.

Each partner has his and her own specialty, and we wanted to showcase that training. By having a food hall, we can present many different thoughtful options to our customers.

What I love most about being in business: I love the reactions people have when they eat and enjoy the food I create. It makes all the daily hard work worth it.

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My best-selling items: All of the croissants have started gaining a following, but our best sellers for now are our selection of cookies, with chocolate chip and sea salt at the top.

Best business tip to share: I think it is really important to spend time with your staff and to train them properly. You can’t succeed in your business without happy, positive, and motivated team members.

Hobbies or activities outside work: Spending time with my wife and dog. Running when I can.

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Ice-Ice Baby. Make sure the freezer is cranking out cubes for cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages ahead of time. Otherwise you will become the cranky one.

Shopping Solutions Simplify your purchases by scanning wish lists. Buy gifts for recipients who have already registered or made a specific request. Once you complete these tasks then you can move on to the awkward, “What to gift your boss!”

Monitor steals and deals. Keep your coupons and promo codes together and readily accessible when you see an offer you can’t refuse. And don’t forget the gift receipt.

Do your research. Find out which store or site is selling the product you seek for the best cost.

We all want a bargain.

Buy Batteries. The easiest way to make a kid cry is handing them a battery-operated present WITHOUT the batteries. It will just save you from that uncomfortable parent cringe.

Whoever tells you preparing for the holiday is easy, is drinking some spiked eggnog. Most of us know the hectic month of December is a test of patience, attention, and survival. Scheduling your shopping, coordinating the cooking, setting up workspace for wrapping, ‘Tis the season to be busy, Fa-lala-la-la, la-la-la-la CAN cause a major FREAK OUT. Thankfully, CM has come to town. We made a list, checked it twice, and we’re here to keep you organized with helpful sanity-saving advice.

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Hostess Time-Saving Tricks Clean, check, and chuck! Before you even think about throwing on an apron and whipping up all your favorite dishes, make room in the fridge.

This includes ditching rarely used condiments, expired foods and skunked drinks.

Get an estimated head count. Keeping track of invited guests, helps lessen surprises, especially with buying an approximate amount of food, borrowing chairs, and arranging place settings.

Buy in bulk. Think of all the paper goods that have had an impact on your personal business.

Head to big box stores and stock up on your paper towels, wipes, toilet paper, tissues, napkins, and alcohol…no one’s judging.

Test the appliances. Don’t wait until the morning of your holiday party to start up the stove after it's been on a six-month hiatus. Make sure the appliance is working to your standards a few days before the big bash – otherwise you’ll be making room at the table for the serviceman.

Get an allergy update. Ask your party attendees to report if they or their kids can’t eat a particular food group. The worst is having screaming toddlers (or adults) throw themselves down because they can’t eat the desserts made with nuts, gluten, or both!

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Arrange a wrapping assembly line. Make a list and align accordingly. Tissue paper, gift bags, bows, labels, cards, pens…you’ll put the elves to shame.

Holiday Travel Tips Fill up! For the sake of your marriage and family make sure the tank has a full tank of gas. This is one holiday miracle that won’t magically appear.

Don’t forget a portable charger. We’ve all been there. Make note it’s not going to happen this time around.

Don’t be a pack-rastinator! Start the packing early. This way you can sort through your belongings and decide what you need to wash, add, or buy before the big travel day.

Have a separate pouch for important documents like passports, licenses, and birth certificates… and for parents with younger kids, LOVEY falls into this category.

Perform all your OCD rituals before you leave the house. Do you have your keys? Wallets? Did you unplug the toaster? Iron? All good? Get moving!

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The Holmdel Theatre Company Announces Its Production of ‘ar t’.

The Holmdel Theatre Company (HTC) is thrilled to bring comedic gold to the stage with its upcoming production of Yasmina Reza’s ‘ART’.

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Translated from French by Christopher Hampton, ‘ART’ tells the story of what happens when Serge buys an expensive painting, and the reactions of his two closest friends, Marc and Yvan, to his purchase. As what begins as a discussion about the quality of the painting that Serge has purchased quickly devolves into petty jabs and personal attacks, the three men border on destroying their friendships.

Winner of the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play, ‘ART’ is a hilarious masterpiece that will have audiences laughing the whole way through. Director Tyrone Mitchell Henderson will bring the show to life on HTC’s stage from December 7 December 16, 2018.

Henderson is a seasoned director, actor, and acting coach with extensive credits to his name including roles on hit shows like Orange is the New Black, House of Cards, and The Good Fight and on stage in Yellowman, King Lear, The Tempest, and many more. Henderson is the Founder of Quick Silver Theater Company, a collective of 13 artists dedicated to amplifying the collective voice, individual potential, and overall presence of people of color, women, and other marginalized groups within the American theatrical landscape. HTC is excited to bring his expertise and dedication to inclusion and representation to its stage.

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‘ART’ is the second production in HTC’s 2018-2019 season, and the company’s last show in 2018. Connolly is excited to end the year and first half of her debut season as Artistic Director alongside Henderson. Connolly shares Henderson’s dedication to inclusion and representation and intends to uphold these principles in all productions at HTC. ‘ART’ premieres at HTC on December 7, 2018 and will run for six showings, with closing night on December 16, 2018.

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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 November 5th 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 8th 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 individually boxed up and sent to troops overseas,” said Dr. Aparna Menon. 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 over 100 pounds of candy. Lucille Springer and 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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Artist Grace Modla Solo Show “Wing & A Prayer” at Middletown Library Holmdel artist Grace Modla will have a solo art exhibit at the Middletown Library, located at 55 New Monmouth Road in Middletown, for the month of December. Entitled “Wing & A Prayer” the show opens on December 1, 2018 and continues thru January 4, 2019.

A “Meet the Artist” reception will be held on December 15, 2018 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with light refreshments, a raffle, and a “Cash & Carry” option. Purchases made during the reception can be taken home that day. The show will feature works from her celebrated mixed media “Birds” and “Angels” collections. “The 'Birds' series visually express the ideas of

family, home, and the safe haven of belonging,” said Modla, “while the ‘Angels’ celebrate the unflinching strength and brave beauty of the Feminine Divine.” All paintings are original mixed media works on paper using acrylics, watercolor, ink, oil pastels, fabric, found objects, and gold leaf.

Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed Sundays).

Grace Modla is an award-winning abstract and mixed media artist. Her work features birds, angels, the figure, and abstracts and has been shown nationally in juried solo and group exhibitions, most recently at the Monmouth Museum, The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, NJ, and Linus Galleries in Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit gracemodla.com and Grace Modla Studios on Facebook and Instagram.

Local Brokerage Gives Back this Season to Lunch Break Once again, EXIT Realty East Coast made an open call to the community to give back this holiday season, and its call was answered with over 500 pounds of food, nearly doubling what it brought in last year! EXIT Realty East Coast collected nonperishable food items in the month of October for Red Bank-based Lunch Break.

As a caring community, Lunch Break freely provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond. It strives to break the cycle of poverty for those it serves and guide its community members in need to self-sufficiency and healthier, more productive lifestyles. Lunch Break serves everyone with compassion and dignity.

“EXIT Realty East Coast would like to thank everyone for their generosity and participation in the Food Drive Benefiting Lunch Break. We couldn’t do what we did without you. Your kindness may seem simple to you but it means everything to someone in need,” said Janice Troiano, EXIT Realty East Coast’s Holmdel Office Manager.

Robert Shirvanian, EXIT Realty East Coast Broker and Janice Troiano, EXIT Realty East Coast Office Manager, wants to thank the community for donating to its food drive this holiday season.

Freeholders Promote Breast Cancer Awareness The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and recognized Monmouth County employees, Virginia Krzyzanowski, Tammy Kelly, and Lee McCowat, who are all breast cancer fighters and survivors, at their regular public meeting in Freehold on October 25, 2018.

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There is usually someone named Holly, Joy, Grace, or Nick.

Nine times out of ten the movie ends with gentle, falling snow.

CATHY PADILLA

When asking someone if he or she watches Hallmark for the holidays, the responses are amazingly similar. There’s either a shrug and a no, or a passionate yes followed by “all the time” or “every day”. Hallmark viewers aren’t only enthusiastic, they’re fiercely loyal.

As the network has grown, going from one cable channel to now three plus a streaming service, the quality of the actors and the writers have been enhanced as well. Classic stars such as Lindsay Wagner, Henry Winkler, Carol Burnett, and Shirley MacLaine are making movies based on stories by best-selling authors Debbie Macomber and Karen Kingsbury. And local enthusiasts are noticing.

One or both leads find Christmas spirit and “I love Hallmark movies,” shared Lisa Russo, can’t help but fall in love, sometimes with a realtor who lives in Eatontown. “I DVR the help of an angel. And every single story them and watch them every night as I’m go“The movies have gotten better and better,” is positive, uplifting, family-friendly, and ing to sleep. They make me feel happy.” said JoEllen Chiarelli of Colts Neck. “My makes the viewer smile. Families gather There are closet Hallmark fans as well. husband and I enjoy the different stories around these movies, couples reserve their Several men I spoke with watch the movies and I’ve come to have favorite actors. I weekend evenings to watch them, and girlwith their wives. One Holmdel man, un- look forward each year to seeing what new friends host viewing parties complete with der the promise of anonymity, confessed things they’ll come up with and who will be popcorn and hot chocolate to celebrate the he DVRs the movies and then watches in each of the new movies. Hallmark is how holidays together. If you’re one of the milthem on his laptop while he’s away on busi- we bring in our Christmas season. Most of lions who have made these movies part of ness. “They’re good stories with some very my family and friends watch and we talk your yearly celebration, chances are you’ve good actors,” he said. “My favorite is Jen about which are our favorites and what we been watching since before Halloween. The Lilley. She’s talented and funny; her physi- thought about the new movies each week.

Hallmark Countdown to Christmas began cal comedy reminds me of a young Debbie My mom has so many on her DVR and on October 26 with more than 30 new movies Reynolds. And when I’m away and lonely refuses to erase them because she enjoys premiering on two channels before the New for my family, the movies make me feel watching them throughout the year. By the Year. And the cable network is enjoying regood.” way, we also watch Hallmark’s Christmas cord-breaking viewing week after week. in July.”

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What about those who say the stories are all too similar, that the happy ending tends to make the plot predictable, or that the holiday season starts too early in October?

Sue Beronio, from Eatontown, had her answer ready. “I watch Hallmark because they are feel-good movies where everything works out, the guy gets the girl, the monarch thaws to her son’s love, and I get to see Henry Winkler. Last Friday was cold and rainy. I told someone at work I couldn’t wait to get home, put my jammies on, curl up on the couch and watch Hallmark with my hubby. She laughed and said, ‘it’s not even Thanksgiving yet’. I told her it didn’t matter, the movies should be watched all year. Turns out, she went home and put Hallmark on too. We chatted about it on Facebook. Another happy convert.”

Mingle All the Way Photo: Jen Lilley, Brant Daugherty Credit: ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Pooya Nabei

The holidays are filled with love and good will, but also sadness and longing for missing those no longer with us, plus stress from the added demands. Hallmark movies seem to make the season a little brighter as the go-to cure for holiday blues.

“Some of the movies make me cry, others make me nostalgic, and then some just make me smile,” said Grace Magee, a Shrewsbury resident. “I love getting into the Christmas spirit with these films. After a long day at work, or a stressful day of Christmas shopping fighting the crowds, I look forward to relaxing with something I know will have a happy ending.”

Mingle All the Way Photo: Jen Lilley, Lindsay Wagner Credit: ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs

Christmas at Grand Valley Photo: Brennan Elliott, Danica McKellar Credit: ©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Ben Mark Holzberg

Not only a pick-me-up, the movies are filling a void left by the demise of the romantic comedy in Hollywood. In the 1990s romcoms comprised nearly 10% of all films made, today they account for less than 1%.

The days of Hanks and Ryan being over have left a considerable portion of the population avoiding movie theaters on Saturday night. With romance being the top-selling genre in books and a billion-dollar industry, Hallmark has discovered romance is not only still alive, but as popular as ever. Good will or good business sense, Hallmark movies are here to stay and have become a favorite part of many local families’ holidays. _

Note to our readers - visit our CM Facebook page each week in December for an exclusive interview with a different Hallmark Channel or Hallmark Movies & Mystery movie star and a chance to win a signed album cover from Jen Lilley!

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Jen Lilley

You may recognize her from her roles in movies on Hallmark Channel, her supporting role in the 2011 French film The Artist that won the Academy Award for best picture, or her characters Theresa Donovan on Days of Our Lives or Maxie Jones on General Hospital.

a Bright Star in Hallmark’s Constellation STORY

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Perhaps you have her Christmas CD, Tinsel Time, or her new single, King of Hearts, playing in the background as you read this article. Or you may have spotted her at a mission doing charity work, or advocating for children’s rights with the numerous organizations she supports. However you know her, if you were to speak with Jen Lilley, three things become obvious - she is incredibly kind, unusually intelligent, and she’s a whole lot of fun.

Jen has guest starred on a number of TV shows and starred in several TV movies on Lifetime, including The Spirit of Christmas; Mommy, I Didn’t Do It; and Twin Betrayal.

But she is best known as one of America’s Hallmark Channel sweethearts, starring in several movies that highlight her knack for physical comedy, including A Dash of Love; Eat, Play, Love; Harvest Love; Yes, I Do; and this month’s Countdown to Christmas movie Mingle All the Way that premiered December 1 co-starring Lindsay Wagner.

Her star on the rise, Jen’s name came up more than a few times as a favorite when speaking to Monmouth County residents about their love for Hallmark movies.

Here is our exclusive interview with the multi-talented Jen Lilley.

CM: When I asked our readers about you, several commented that they feel like they know you. Like you’re a friend.

Jen: I love that. That’s the kind of celebrity I want to be. So many PR houses try to make you unattainable, and that’s just not who I am. I want people to feel good about who they are. I’m normal. I’m from Virginia. I want to say to them, ‘you can chase your dreams too’. I love when fans feel like they know me, I’m like ‘good, I want to know you too’.

CM: You’ve become a much-loved Hallmark star. Of the movies you’ve made so far, which character did you best identify with?

Jen: Thank you! I most related to Nikki Turner in A Dash of Love, because I love to cook and bake, plus I’m clumsy and often use my humor to deflate tense situations.

I love the stories Hallmark Channel tells, and the strong and kind characters they create. And let’s be honest, we could all use a little more kindness and positivity in today’s world.

CM: What does it mean for you to be part of Countdown to Christmas on Hallmark Channel?

Jen: It is, wow, it’s so amazing for me. Like you, I grew up watching Hallmark. And every single Christmas my mom took us down to the Hallmark store and we would get an ornament for the tree, all four of us.

I’m one of four siblings. And we loved that and looked forward to that. So it’s amazing to be part of something, Hallmark, that is so iconic, so uplifting, something that means Christmas to my family. The reason it’s such a popular network is because it’s an ode to entertainment, and entertainment was created for positive escape. I love being part of a network that anyone can sit down with kids, and if they need to leave the room, they can in full confidence that everything the kids are watching will be fine.

It’s fulfilling to be part of something that is such a positive experience for people. I absolutely love working for Hallmark.

CM: On Days of Our Lives you played the bad-girl Theresa, which would seem a departure from who you are. Did you enjoy the role?

Jen: I relate to every character I play, because at the core, that’s my job. I particularly loved playing Theresa because I loved playing someone who was so lost and so broken, yet never beyond redemption. By

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you’re the next Amy Winehouse. Your album, Lilley, is coming out in February…

Jen: I’m most excited for the cause behind it. 100% of my net proceeds from the single, the album, and the merchandise on my website ( JenLilleyMusic.com) go to helping orphans and children in foster care. Through the single, we were able to raise enough money to provide a little boy in Uganda with life-saving heart surgery and support Project Orphans monthly operating costs through March. This is only the beginning! I’m so excited for all the good we can do, and I really love the music.

CM: You’re a foster mom. What has the experience been like?

Jen: Foster care is the most broken system in the United States. I know this because 90% of all human trafficking victims in this country, 80% of all inmates, and 50% of our homeless population had a touch with foster care. These statistics are sobering. Clearly, we have deeply failed these abused, neglected, and at-risk children. I got involved to change those statistics on a small, and hopefully later large, scale. The experience has been incredible. Yes, my heart breaks in little ways almost every day, but it’s been such a wonderful experience and I wouldn’t change a moment of it. We often say in our culture that our heart is broken, but I have discovered, when your heart aches because you loved someone, it’s not actually broken at all, it’s malleable.

It’s open and willing and more empathetic than ever, and that’s a wonderful posture.

(Note: Jen became a foster parent with her husband Jason in 2016, and she is now in the process of adopting her foster son and his baby brother.)

Jen: I guess, like anyone, my parents. I’m so incredibly grateful for the foundation they gave me.

CM: Now our readers’ most loved answers, the ‘favorites’ Jen: Oh gosh! I’ll play, but I’m bad at favorites.

Favorite food? Potatoes Favorite drink? Coffee Favorite TV show? Dexter Favorite book? Bible Favorite time of day? Morning time with my little one Do you prefer cats or dogs? Dogs, I’m allergic to cats How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Happy, Ambitious, Surrendered CM: Is there anything else you’d like to share with your fans?

Jen: If you’re still reading this, you are wonderful and loved and created on purpose for a purpose. Keep in touch with me on social media!

I love when fans feel like they know me, I’m like ‘good, I want to know you too’. the time I left the show, she blossomed into this wonderful and deeply selfless individual. It was such a beautiful character arch.

And in a nutshell, it’s a picture of humanity and God’s great love for each and every one of us.

CM: Is there a role you would love to play?

Jen: Clara Bow. (Note: Clara Gordon Bow was an American actress who rose to stardom in silent film during the 1920s and successfully made the transition to “talkies” after 1927.)

CM: Your new single, King of Hearts, has people in the music industry saying

CM: Who has most inspired you in your life?

Jen’s new album Lilley will be available February 2019, with 100% of the net proceeds going to charity.

In the meantime, find her at: imdb.com/name/nm2373595 jenlilley.com jenlilleymusic.com Facebook.com/JenLilleyOfficial @jen_lilley Photo Credit: Brandon Moningka

Buy Rite & Sarala Bathena Foundation Host Super Sampler, Benefits Monmouth Museum & Habitat for Humanity Sarala Bathena Foundation and BuyRite hosted the 12th Annual Super Sampler, a fundraiser that offered a tasting of over 500 wines, craft beers and spirits.

Over 380 guests attended the event at Eagle Oaks Golf Club in Farmingdale on November 10, 2018. Guests enjoyed music, entertainment and buffet dinner while they had the chance to sample numerous adult beverages. The VIP section featured a caviar tasting, Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2007 and over 50 high end wines and tequila, among them $700 value Penfolds Grange and Sassicaia 2015, which was announced as the #1 wine in the world. Beer lovers were able to enjoy Samual Adams Utopias, a

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$200 craft beer. The silent auction featured a 3 Liter Fanti Brunello, Eagle Oaks Golf Foursome, 1.5 Liter Besserat de Bellefon Rose among other 40+ choices.

Over $30,000 was raised. Funds will benefit The Sarala Bathena Foundation, The Monmouth Museum and Habitat for Humanity.

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Longstreet Farm in Holmdel Offers Holiday Family Fun

By Susan Murphy

Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel hosts free weekend activities throughout the year offering visitors an opportunity to experience the way life was in rural Monmouth County in the 1890s. These activities are family-friendly and educational. Visitors can see the breeds of animals and crops that were raised at this site in the 1890s, while interpreters dressed in period clothing for the time demonstrate every day and seasonal agricultural and domestic activities.

In December, Longstreet Farm activities will bring back an old-fashioned Christmas, just the way it was in the 1890s. Families can enjoy candy making, sing-alongs, and a visit with Father Christmas.

On Saturday, December 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. enjoy the Christmas candy-making demonstration. Brandy McCann will show visitors the art of old-fashioned candy making, how to create tasty chocolate delicacies and many other sweet treats that are printed in the 1890s Fannie Farmer cookbook.

On Sunday, December 9 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. visit the beautiful Historic Longstreet farmhouse while listening to The Sounds of Christmas featuring Larry Moser and Mary Nagin as they play Christmas carols on the hammered dulcimer and fiddle.

On Saturday, December 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. enjoy an oldfashioned Christmas sing-along with Rick Garland as he plays the piano in the Longstreet farmhouse and encourages visitors to join in the Christmas

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A highlight of December’s events at Longstreet Farm will be the Visit with Santa on Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. where visitors can enjoy a 1890s old-fashioned Victorian Christmas.

“The Visit with Santa event is very popular. Father Christmas will be there to talk with the children and be available for pictures. After that, families can take a walk on the farm and visit the farmhouse which will be decorated. Cider and cookies will be offered,” said Longstreet Farm Program Coordinator Ronnie Grothusen. Be sure to bring your camera.

Holmdel Township & Monmouth County Land Trade Agreement Aids Youth Sports & Traffic Safety Holmdel and the County of Monmouth have engaged in a land swap agreement that will add to the community’s roster of open green space.

The Township will receive approximately 13.8 acres of land that sit adjacent to Holmdel Park and across Crawford’s Corner Road from the entrance of Holmdel Township High School and the Holmdel Theatre Company.

Mayor Tom Critelli said the plot will be redeveloped and preserved for public use and recreational purposes, creating additional open green space in the heart of Holmdel. “This land transfer is especially appealing because of the impact it will have on our recreational sports community,” said Critelli, who at the Township Committee’s October 9 meeting prompted municipal officials to partner with the Holmdel Youth Athletic Association (HYAA) on a number of cost-effective recommendations for field maintenance and facility upgrades. “The trade speaks to the commitment the Township Committee and I have made to our user groups to improve current sports facilities, and expand our roster of recreational grounds,” Critelli added.

According to Critelli, the acquisition will also provide the Township an opportunity to explore traffic improvements in the area of the intersection of Longstreet Road and Crawfords Corner Road.

In exchange for that parcel, the County will receive approximately 115 acres of Cross Farm Park land located to the southwest of Willowbrook

Road, abutting Colts Neck Township. Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry said the County is desirous of this land for its various historical structures on site, and how the additional acreage and facilities will bolster the County’s parks and open space program.

“The county’s inventory of preserved land and living history is our greatest legacy,” said Burry, who also serves as the Liaison of the Monmouth County Parks System. “Setting aside these spaces and structures offers our community a link to its historic past, and a permanent foundation for future generations to relish. This land exchange only brightens the future of Monmouth County and the Township of Holmdel, and we’re thrilled to have conducted it.”

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“Any time we’re able to partner with County officials for the betterment of our Holmdel community, it’s exciting. But this deal’s value is enhanced by the positive impact it will have in our greater Monmouth County community. Collaborative efforts like this, which benefit so many in and around the Township of Holmdel, are something we’re always willing to explore and work toward,” Critelli added.

The exchange is an administrative transfer, meaning no payment of monies or cash considerations are necessary.

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Holiday Variety Show: Holiday Cheer | 12/20 @ 7:00pm Join us for an evening of holiday cheer and celebrate the holidays as LT Productions presents a variety show celebrating both Christmas and Hanukkah. The show will include songs, poetry, comedy and much much more. Reservations are not required for this event but seating is on a firstcome first-serve basis.

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Kids! Read to Peaches, our Therapy Dog | 12/19 @ 4:00pm Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to our therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves.

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Local Business Leaders Kick Up Their Heels for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at 4th Annual Dance Competition Five local business leaders danced the night away to raise support for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at the fourth annual “Dancing with Our Monmouth and Ocean County Stars” event on November 15 at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale.

Susu Garcia, signature program specialist at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, was the judges’ selection for the Grand Champion Award.

Garcia, unexpectedly performed with her husband, Pedro Fuentes, who stepped in when her dancing partner was delayed by inclement weather. Long-time Girl Scout supporter and alumna Gale Grob, an employee at Ocean Medical Center, was top vote-getter from the public and earned the People’s Choice Award.

Also dancing for the Girl Scouts were: Robert Allison, partner at Hollman, Frenia, Allison, P.C., a local CPA firm; Thomas A. Arnone, Monmouth County Freeholder director; and, Tom Devoy, co-host of the Thunder 106 morning show, “Pork Roll and Eggs.”

The “stars” were paired with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Manasquan; the Middletown Arts Center; Shore DanceSport, Brick; and Shoreline Dance Academy, Ocean Grove. Arthur Murray Dance Centers in Red Bank also choreographed and prepared a group of Girl Scouts who surprised the crowd with a “Flash Mob” dance to get the evening started.

Judges for the event were: Tom Grosse, Toms River Police Department, and Grand Champion of last year’s event; Jeremy Grunin, Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; Tom Hayes, New Jersey Natural Gas; and Denise Gaffney, Monmouth Medical Center South Campus Foundation.

Proceeds from event will support Girl Scout programs that build women of courage, confidence, and character.

Left to right: Gail Grob and dancing partner Sean Nepvue take home the “People’s Choice Award” and Richard Givney, Susu Garcia, and her husband, Pedro Fuentes, capture the “Grand Champion Award” at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s 2018 Dancing with Our Monmouth and Ocean County Stars event Nov. 15, at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club.

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Monmouth County Collects Food and Personal Items for Service Men and Women

By Susan Murphy

Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry (middle in red), Marion and Dennis Zilinski of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, and the Colts Neck HS ROTC assembled all the donations into bags to be delivered to the service men and women serving in the Middle East on November 19th at Colts Neck High School.

Monmouth County recently held a donation drive spearheaded by Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry to offer support to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund. This local organization strives to provide support that will help improve the morale and welfare of members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as their families. The organization also sponsors service dogs to soldiers who are suffering from PTSD. Last year, the Memorial Fund raised about $400,000 for members of the military community.

Collection boxes for the donations were set up at several Monmouth County buildings. They included the County’s Agricultural Building; Hall of Records; Human Services Building; Health Department; Library Headquarters and the Eastern Branch Library. Donations were also collected at the Colts Neck Library, Marine Academy of Science and Technology High School and Colts Neck High School. In a Monmouth County press release, Deputy Director Freeholder Burry said, “I am always proud to partner with the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund – an extraordinary organization that supports our troops. The supplies that our Monmouth County residents collected will help brighten the holidays and express our deepest gratitude to the men and women in our armed forces who sacrifice so much to protect us.”

The drive included the collection of food, drinks, and snacks. The full list of donations included much more.

The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund was founded in 2006 to honor the life and memory of Army Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski. The fund provides scholarships to individuals who embody his leadership qualities and community spirit, noted Deputy Director Burry. Lt. Zilinski grew up in Middletown, and was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and West Point. He was one of four American soldiers killed by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq on Nov. 12, 2005.

Burry shared this thought, “Freedom isn’t free! Our goal is to maintain our freedom in the United States. Lt. Zilinski was profoundly dedicated to serving his country, which has allowed us to enjoy the freedom that we have today. His mother Marion Zilinski and father Dennis Zilinski have kept his memory alive by supporting and assisting many veterans’ organizations and those people actively serving our country today. I can’t think of a more worthy organization to support than the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund. Those who will benefit from our generosity have already given so much to all of us. This is a gesture of remembrance and an act of caring and appreciation on our part. In this instance, Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II died for our freedom and well- being.”

Collected items were assembled into bags on November 19th along with handwritten notes of gratitude and delivered to the service men and women serving in the Middle East prior to Christmas. For further information on future shipments, please contact Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry at 732.462.6888.

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Plans Holiday Luncheon Invitations have gone out for the Newcomers & Neighbors Club Holiday Luncheon on December 13th at St. Clement Reception Center in Matawan. Guests are welcome, so come and enjoy a day of entertainment, fine food and holiday cheer! For over 40 years the Newcomers and Neighbors Club has provided a social network for residents of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas. Multiple activities occur each month, giving the members the opportunity to participate in as many events as they choose. Guests are

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SATURDAYS FROM 1:00- 5:00 PM Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season throughout Red Bank’s Business District with a FREE classic horse and wagon ride from 1 to 5pm. More info, visit redbank.org.

Magic of Lights – Now through 12/30

PNC ARTS CENTER, HOLMDEL – STARTS AT DUSK A Magical Drive featuring over a mile of festive and vibrant light displays celebrating the joy of the holiday. Experience it from the comfort of your own car! General admission weekday: $25, General admission weekend: $30. More info, visit magicoflights.com/newjersey

Holiday Model Train Display

NOW THROUGH 12/30 This is the Monmouth Museum’s 31st year presenting one of the most unique train exhibitions in the world. The trains have 6 lines on 3 levels, with over 1200 scale feet of track.

The model train layout includes an airport and Jersey Shore seaside boardwalk amusement park. Much of the community is represented by the various real estate named for local businesses and families. More info, visit monmouthmuseum. org.

Bell Works Winter Markets

12/5, 12/12, 12/19 Shop small this holiday season from Noon to 5pm at Bell Works (located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel) open to 30+ local artisans and vendors.

Asbury Fresh Winter Pop Up Markets

12/2, 12/9, 12/16. 12/22 Shop small this holiday season from Noon to 5pm at Porta Restaurant (located at 911 Kingsley Street, Asbury Park), open to 30+ local artisans and vendors

Christmas Lantern Tours

12/7, 12/8, 12/15, 12/21 Take a holiday stroll through the Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. Not only will you be celebrating the holidays, but learning too. As you walk the tour, you can enjoy music and theater educating you about Christmas in 1800s. Tickets are $20 per person. Be sure to buy in advance as there’s limited space. More info, visit allairevillage.org.

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Victorian Holiday Festival & House Tour

12/8 & 12/9 Stop by Ocean Grove this holiday season to embark on a wonderful self-guided tour of the historic homes and inns in the beloved beach town, featuring a free jitney service, holiday bell ringers and even a gift boutique for your holiday shopping needs.

Christmas Bazaar

12/8 Annual shopping and food festival at Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church (located at 353 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury) from 9:30am to 2:30pm) including photos with Santa, Christmas decorations & gifts, jewelry, floral arrangements, poinsettias, baked goods, sweets, fancy pecans, home-made soups, fashion accessories, throws & lap blankets, handicrafts, toys, books, videos, cds, country cooked lunch, and Christmas wreaths.

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The Asbury Park Santa Run

12/8 Thousands of Santas will gather at The Stone Pony for a 5K race in support of local charity, Lunch Break, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing food, clothing, and fellowship to local community members in need. All runners will be given their very own Santa suit at registration and will run a closed course on the streets of Asbury Park.

Peter Pan at Axelrod

12/8, 12/9, 12/15. 12/16 A family musical that’s perfect for the holiday season is flying onto the Axelrod stage. Axelrod’s award-winning Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts program presents one of Broadway’s timeless classics in a fully staged production directed by Lisa Goldfarb with musical direction by Randy Hurst and choreography by Wendy Roman. More info, visit axelrodartscenter.com.

Holiday Open House at The Parker Homestead

12/9 The Parker Homestead (located at 235 Rumson Road, Little Silver) is hosting a Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 pm. Visitors are invited to tour the home and experience the spirit of the holidays in the old-fashioned way with carolers, cookies and cider. The fireplace mantels will be decorated by the Little Silver Garden Club. More info, visit parkerhomestead-1665.org.

Kick Cancer Overboard & RockIt! Live Fundraiser

12/30 AT 7PM KCO presents RockIt! – a concert, four course dinner at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean Township. Tickets, visit kickcanceroverboard.org. For more information, call Ted Friedli at 732.571.1960.

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dences at leading Ear, Nose, and Throat Centers in and around the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas. I also work for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bank part time as their Parish Administrator because it keeps me sane and centered spiritually in the crazy music business world.

What sets me apart from others doing what I do: I was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as one of the leading vocologists in the area and awarded Woman of the Year two years in a row. I have been recognized by the New York Singing Teacher’s Association as a leading vocologist outside of the New York City area.

These accolades are given to those who have demonstrated excellence in their profession as singing teachers and have also pursued advanced training in voice science.

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day, but two years apart, I went to bereavement therapy at my church.

The priest asked what I always wanted to do, and I said sing and play my own music. I’ve been in the music business most of my adult life.

As a child I grew up in a home where my mother was a closet classical pianist and my dad was a theatrical costumer/dry cleaner/restaurant owner. My family always owned their own business, so I guess a combination of being a musician/vocologist and owning my own business works well for me.

What my business is about: The label of vocologist designates my special education, training, and qualifications which allow me to work with a variety of vocalists on an immeasurable number of vocal problems directly related to the singing voice. I help with simple overuse issues, such that teachers would get, to those singers who are declared recovered from surgery or other medical procedures by their physicians and looking to transition from a post-therapy phase toward an optimal level of vocal activity. My qualifications include advanced training in Vocology at the National Center for Voice and Speech, and short resi-

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Where I learned my trade: I am a Juilliard drop-out (my dad was so mad I did that). I joined the Navy, as I realized I was not ready for the crazy world of the music business. When I moved to New Jersey, I studied guitar, bass, piano, and harmonica with some of the top musicians in the area: Jerry Topinka, Pat Karwan, Matt O’Ree, Gary Wright, Sonny Kenn, PK Lavengood, Rob Paparozzi, Gerry McAvoy, and Chris Plunkett. These men helped shape me as a musician and taught me so much. There are a lot of great female musicians and songwriters in the area, you just don’t hear about them too much. Mainly the “big boys” get all the press.

How I give back to the community: I do a lot of benefit shows for

causes that have direct meaning to me. I have played the Light of Day benefit show for the last 12 years because we have family and friends that have Parkinson’s Disease or passed away with Parkinson’s. It is hard to see people you love wilt away from life with this disease. They have made great strides through the Light of Day Foundation. Working for the Church is another way. I know I don’t seem like your average Church Chick, but you can hear my spiritual connection in all of my music.

My favorite part of what I do: Hearing awesome stories about mira-

cles and real life struggles. It fuels my songwriting. Watching my music and vocal students develop into fabulous artists is probably the most rewarding part of the teaching piece of my music. Hearing my songs play on 90.5 the Night is still a highlight of my days, as well as hearing my music on a TV show or sports cast.

My favorite songs I wrote: I have two favorites...Memories, from my

first solo CD Living with Scars, and The Shoebox on my last EP S.L.G. My best selling songs: Dirty Secrets, Come on Baby, and the first 16 seconds of Rearview Mirror have been the money makers so far, but I have a great song coming out soon called Main Street Bar that I think will top all of these.

My best business tip to share: Stay true to your craft, be honest, and

never give up or give in…especially in the music business!! Also, professional development is a must as a songwriter and musician.

Last thought: My website is jowymer.com, feel free to show up at a show or come hang with my boss Reverend Dean Brown at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bank...great group of music loving folks there.

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Basie Awards Season Begins!

The annual celebration of Monmouth County high school theater kicks off with fall drama productions + new program sponsor, Bank of America Fall high school theater productions have started throughout Monmouth County, and that can mean just one thing - the 14th Annual Basie Awards can’t be too far behind. This year’s Basie Awards program and ceremony, presented by Bank of America, is slated for May 22, 2019 at the Basie Center’s historic theater. Tickets for the perennially sold-out celebration will go on sale in the spring.

The Basie Awards began in 2005 as a way to honor and recognize high schoollevel actors, actresses and productions in the Monmouth County area. Basie Center evaluators began visiting high school productions already, taking in and tabulating performances to see which performers and programs will be recognized at the Basie Awards.

“It’s hard to believe we are about to embark on our 14th season of The Basie Awards, and with each passing year the evaluating committee is more impressed by the tremendous growth and level of professionalism seen on the Monmouth County high school stages,” said Yvonne Lamb-Scudiery, Vice President / Education,

Count Basie Center for the Arts. “Twentythree dramatic productions in the fall, followed by show stopping musicals in the spring… let the excitement begin!”

Monmouth County schools vying for recognition in Basie Awards drama categories include: Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft - “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”; Collier High School, Marlboro - “Sense And Sensibility”; Communications High School, Wall - “The Diary of Anne Frank”; Colts Neck High School, Colts Neck - “Almost, Maine”; Freehold Borough High School, Freehold - “Clue: On Stage”; Freehold Township High School, Freehold - “Rumors”; Howell High School, Howell - “Summer Brave”; Long Branch High School, Long Branch “William’s Dark Lady”; Manalapan High School, Manalapan - “Arsenic and Old Lace”; Marlboro High School, Marlboro - “Peter and the Star Catcher”; Matawan Regional High School, Matawan - “45 Seconds from Broadway”; Mater Dei Prep, Middletown - “Clue: On Stage”; Middletown South High School, Middletown - “The Turning of Gertrude”; Monmouth Regional High

School, Tinton Falls- “Boeing Boeing”; Neptune High School, Neptune – “Delirium’s Daughters”; Ocean Township High School, Oakhurst - “Awesome 80s Prom”; Ranney School, Tinton Falls “Clue: On Stage”; Raritan Valley High School, Hazlet - “A Christmas Carol”; Red Bank Catholic High School, Red Bank - “Lend Me A Tenor”; Rumson-Fair Haven High School - “The Emperor’s Nightingale”; St. John Vianney, Holmdel - “Little Shop of Horrors” (producing two musicals this school year) St. Rose High School, Belmar - “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”; and Trinity Hall, Tinton Falls - “Peter and the StarCatcher”. (Eligible school productions for spring will be announced in January.)

At least four Basie Awards evaluators visit qualifying productions during their runs, scoring individual and ensemble acting performances and technical design.

For spring musicals, vocal abilities, orchestras and choreography are also assessed.

Nominees for all Basie Awards categories will be announced in early May.

Chabad Jewish Center Holding Holiday Toy Drive for Underprivileged & Sick Children Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel is 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 ConnectOne Bank in Holmdel, Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel, Snap Fitness in the Shoprite shopping Center of Aberdeen, Elice Dental Care in Hazlet, Brandywine in Colts Neck, Colts Neck Pharmacy and Toy Gallery in Middletown.

A donation can also be made at JewishHolmdel.org that will go to the purchase of a new toy. The drive runs through December 18th.

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As we rapidly approach the final pages of the last chapter of 2018, all of us at J. Vincent Jewelers hope that this year was filled with joy, happiness and good health for you, your family and friends. Before we say cheers to another New Year, let’s finish this one with a gift from the heart to those special people who bring out the best in who we are.

Our top picks begin with two essentials, diamond stud earrings or a diamond pendant. When friends ask me for gift ideas, I always suggest diamond stud earrings or a diamond pendant as staples in a woman’s ensemble. Timeless, classic and beautiful, gifting either of the above will benchmark a memory that will be cherished and loved by her forever! Another spectacular gift would be a fine piece of jewelry from our Forevermark Tribute Diamond collection, to personify her beautiful and rare qualities.

Please make time to visit our wonderful boutique nested comfortably off Route 34 in the heart of Colts Neck. As the proud and passionate owner, I assure you that your experience will be magical and brilliant . . . like no other in the area!

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In November, Oak Hill Academy took a group of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders to participate in the Christian Brothers Academy’s Model United Nations competition. The students did a tremendous job preparing and presenting, as was evident by the 14 individual awards bestowed! Oak Hill Academy received the most awards out of all of the 11 schools at the Model UN Conference.

Oak Hill had the largest contingent of students participate and were complimented for their preparedness and seriousness, as well as being awarded the Best Large Delegation Award.

Individual Awards included: Michael Gao, 8th Grade (Holmdel): Outstanding Delegate Position Paper (#2 out of 125 students) & Verbal Commendation JCC Allied; Audrey Yan, 8th Grade (Holmdel): Honorable Mention Position Paper & Verbal Commendation JCC Axis; Saujan Christie, 8th Grade (Toms River): Best Delegate UN Security Council; Nicholas Lane, 6th Grade (Lincroft): Verbal Commendation UN National Security Council; Samantha Garber – 8th Grade (Colts Neck): Best Delegate US Senate; Amelia Shaffer, 8th Grade (Middletown): Honorable Mention US Senate; Raina Bhattacharyya, 8th Grade (Marlboro): Honorable Mention International Maritime Organization; Ethan Fianko, 6th Grade (Freehold): Honorable Mention Historical General Assembly 1980’s; Demetra Giannakopoulos, 8th Grade (Colts Neck): Honorable Mention JCC Allied; Kevin Kinsella, 8th Grade (Lincroft): Outstanding Delegate JCC allied; Robert Schweikert, 8th Grade (Atlantic Highlands): Outstanding Delegate JCC Axis; and Thibaut Fabricant, 8th Grade (Red Bank): Best Delegate JCC Axis.

The team of students worked diligently to research their countries and positions in order to be prepared for the event. The Model UN students were moderated by OHA teacher, Mrs. Lynn Matson, and Mrs. Linda Vacca assisted her with the students.

In addition, there were several Oak Hill Alumni involved in the competition, as well: CBA Co-Chairs: William Walsh and Bryan Soler (’15); Mason Garber, Grant D’Orsi and Peter Jaworski (’17) and Trinity Hall leader: Charlotte Walsh (’17).

Lincroft Congregation Participates in Cardboard Box City For the 9th consecutive year, Family Promise of Monmouth County (FPMC) held its Cardboard Box City fundraising event.

From the evening of October 5th until the morning of October 6th, youth from local schools, faith-based organizations and scouting groups gathered on the grounds of Monmouth Church of Christ in Tinton Falls.

The goal was to simulate a night of homelessness while raising awareness and money to support homeless children and families in Monmouth County. While Monmouth County is considered one of the more affluent counties in New Jersey, data affirms that on any given night, more than 200 children are homeless.

Fifteen students from the Junior and Senior Youth groups at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County (UUCMC) in Lincroft were participating for the first time. The Junior Youth Group is for 6th – 8th grade students and balances social activities with service programs and worship experiences. The Senior Youth Group is for 9th – 12th grade students. The youth are empowered to plan and facilitate much of the programming and activities include service, fundraising, worship and social experiences, as well as outreach beyond the congregation.

Michelle McKenzie-Creech, UUCMC’s Director of Family Ministry, shared, “Cardboard Box City was not like our usual fall camping adventure. It was daunting and both physically and emotionally

challenging. It was cold, damp, and dark and the spiders and other creatures outnumbered us. Early on, I was worried that our Fall Retreat goals of building relationships and community might have been lost this year. When the sun rose, I looked around at everyone sleeping out in the open or in boxes that had completely collapsed in on them overnight. I reflected on the youth who helped one another when their boxes fell apart in the dampness and, the genuine care and kindness they showed each other all night long. I realized that we built a youth community and did it without structured group building activities.”

When it was over, the youth gathered and shared their thoughts: Jeanne, age 11, “This inspired me to do more.”

Liam, age 11, “I can’t say I didn’t like it, it was kind of comfortable and was fun. But I wouldn’t want to do it every night. I have a choice, homeless people don’t.”

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Saint John Vianney High School Student-Athletes Commit on Signing Day In November, Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) participated in the NCAA Letter of Intent Signing Day. Twelve SJVHS student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their education and athletics in college in the SJVHS Main Gymnasium. The following students will continue their sport at the collegiate level next year: Erica Blackburn – Kings College, Soccer; Alexandra Jones – Villanova University, Softball; Alexis Agrapides – Moravian College, Softball; Jessica Campana – Gettysburg University, Softball; Gabriella Polera – University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Softball; Sarah Karpell - Fordham University, Basketball; Brelynn Bellamy – William and Mary, Basketball; Sajada Bonner - Quinnipiac University, Basketball; Rahmena Henderson – Sam Houston State University, Basketball; Mary Mahoney – Lehigh University, Swimming; Ariana Agrapides – University of Iowa, Gymnastics; and Robert Skinner – Penn State – Harrisburg, Baseball.

Standing from left: Mary Mahoney of Middletown, Sajada Bonner of Cliffwood, Erica Blackburn of Marlboro, Brelynn Bellamy of Freehold, Rahmena Henderson of Neptune, Sarah Karpell of Holmdel, Robert Skinner of Howell, Arianna Agrapides of Bayville. Seated from left: Gabriella Polera of Freehold, Jessica Campana of Brick, Alexis Agrapides of Bayville, Alexandra Jones of Holmdel

CBA Student-Athletes Commit to Division 1 Colleges Thirteen Christian Brothers Academy student-athletes officially made their commitments to Division I colleges across the country in November.

The following seniors will play their sport at the collegiate level next year: Ryan Burke - Bryant University, Swimming; Josh Cohen – St. Francis University (PA), Basketball; Tanner Crochet – University of Richmond, Cross Country; Tom DiTullio – Bryant University, Baseball; Thomas Gray – Monmouth University, Lacrosse; Brendan Hansen – Rutgers University, Golf; Connor Macrae – Monmouth University, Lacrosse; Connor Nelson – College of the Holy Cross, Tennis; Anthony Pillari – Rider University, Baseball; Luke Reid – University of Oklahoma, Cross Country; Paul Retterer – University of Southern California, Swimming; Sam Rennard – Penn State University, Swimming; and Jack Wall – University of South Carolina, Golf.

Standing from left: Brendan Hansen of Spring Lake, Jack Wall of Brielle, Thomas Gray of Lincroft, Josh Cohen of Lincroft, Connor Nelson of Mantoloking, Anthony Pillari of Tinton Falls, and Connor Macrae of Middletown. Sitting from left: Paul Retterer of Atlantic Highlands, Sam Rennard of Red Bank, Ryan Burke of Long Branch, Luke Reid of Fair Haven, Tanner Crochet of Monmouth Beach, and Tom DiTullio of Point Pleasant.

Photo credit: Larry Levanti/CBA Athletics

St. Benedicts Pays Special Tribute to Veterans

On November 12, 2018, the entire student body, staff, and faculty of St. Benedict School assembled in the church for a special tribute and prayer service for families and friends of veterans in the St. Benedict parish and school community. Each veteran proceeded into the church after being announced individually and was welcomed with a standing

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ovation. There were a total of 35 veterans representing various military branches. The school choir sang a beautiful rendition of “God Bless America” to the veterans. Father John Michael Patilla said a prayer and blessed the veterans, followed by a check presentation of $1,550 which was donated to The Marine Corps League P.K. Dorn Detachment No. 198.

St. Benedict School generated donations by selling red, white, and blue pinwheels in honor of special veterans; relatives and friends of St. Benedict families. The school fundraiser will aid The Marine Corps League with their many ongoing programs to help Marine veterans and all veterans in the Bayshore area. They are currently helping a Marine who was stationed at Earle pay for his medical bills after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Money raised will also go towards supporting our honored veterans living in senior centers and local food banks.

At the end of the prayer service, students presented their pinwheels to their veteran relatives and friends.

A Busy Season for Colts Neck Cougars AYF Cheerleading Squads It all started back in summer when the girls of D8 & D10 Colts Neck Cougars AYF Cheerleading squads began practicing their sideline cheers to support their football counterparts. The squads next mission was to “flock” local residents and businesses to help raise funds for uniforms and choreography – a huge thanks goes out to The Colts Neck General Store, Vincent Scanelli Allstate Insurance Agency, The Toy Box and Benedetto Orrico Realty for their generous donations. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the teams donned pink socks and bows to show support for the cause. On November 3, the D10 team competed in the “Cheer All About It” event held at Long Branch High School, their second competition this season. The girls were honored with the award for best transitional pyramids out of the entire lineup of teams. And finally, they took 1st place at The Big East AYC Championships in mid-November, and will advance to the AYC National Cheer & Dance Championships in Orlando scheduled for early December.

D10 Colts Neck Cougars AYF Cheerleading Squad. Top row, left to right: Maya, Mia, Alexis, Giuliana, Ava, Madeleine, Sophie, Hailey, Brooke, and Hanna.

Bottom row, left to right: Jenna, Natalie, and Maria

D8 Colts Neck Cougars AYF Cheerleading Squad at a recent competition, left to right, Isabella, Reagan Q, Summer, Kayla, Reagan Y, Reagan G, Scarlett, and Eva

Lincroft Village Green Association Holds Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Experience an Authentic German Christmas Service

By Susan Murphy

Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) held its first annual Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee on October 18 at the Lincroft Village Green. The event was open to all Lincroft residents. About 50 children attended and everyone had a great time during the festivities.

Activities included a Halloween-themed corn hole, limbo, ring toss, and many more games where the winning children received candy prizes. There was also a candy guessing jar, crafts, tattoos, and a photo opportunity with a special guest. A costume parade around the green followed by a costume contest for the scariest, funniest, cutest, and best overall costumes ended the event. The event was coordinated by Jaime Palumbo and Kate Compton.

“After our first event was rained out in 2017, the LVGA finally got to celebrate this first annual Jubilee. We would like to thank our community for their continued support. We would especially like to thank Duck Donuts of Middletown who donated a tray of donut holes; Hemlock Hill Farms who donated hay; ABC Bagels who donated bagels; Goldy’s Ice Cream Truck; and the volunteers at Middletown High School South for running the festivities,” said the LVGA Directors.

Students from the non-profit German Language School in Holmdel, Princeton, and Rumson will perform the Nativity Play and sing German Christmas hymns and carols at the annual Luther Memorial Evangelical Church’s German Christmas Service on December 14 at 7:30 p.m.

The German Service features a sermon by Reverend Ingo Dutzmann, First Presbyterian Church Boston, followed by a coffee hour with traditional German sweets from the Church’s hospitality committee. The church is located at 818 Tinton Avenue at the intersection of NJ State Route 537 in Tinton Falls.

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s we are deep in the throes of the holiday season, our lives fill with the sights, smells, and sounds of the traditions that grace our lives. Food is always at the center of many festive celebrations, and The FoodSpy feels it’s an obligation for our generation to carry on these customs. For it is within them that we maintain our culture, our ethnicities and memories that we each carry in us implanted by our parents and grandparents.

This food “responsibility” hit me when I entered the quaint HoneyBaked Ham in Middletown (located in the Kohl’s Shopping Center on Route 35) with a pleasant surprise, and a very welcomed one as the sights and aromas of TRADITION washed over me. Walking into what felt like a living room; with a cozy fireplace, seating for about 35 people, and the smells of a country kitchen, my mouth was watering with holiday memories. The waft of a brown sugar glaze came through the air as I walked toward the front counter, and became tantalized with homemade desserts strategically placed at eye level in a beautiful display. I was greeted by smiling gentlemen, ready and willing to take my order. The friendly atmosphere with the owner, Keith Visone, on site, makes you feel like you are part of the family.

The FoodSpy happened to stroll in around lunchtime and ordered a Tavern Club, which was recommended by one of the employees. Learning that it is one of their best-selling sandwiches, I knew I couldn’t be steered wrong with meaty ham, fresh roasted turkey, crispy applewood

bacon, topped with lettuce, tomato, and a special sauce. A side dish, dessert, and drink, all in one box for a low price?! I was “educated” that all side dishes, salads, and soups are homemade by a long-time employee for over 15 years. Might as well have been my grandmother in the kitchen cranking out recipes! My senses were overwhelmed as I bit into the sandwich, savoring all the flavors, while smelling a fresh-baked pie come out of the oven in the back of the store, convinced that this place will be bustling with the holidays quickly approaching.

I was given a quick tour and menu to take home outlining all the tempting offerings. Spiral-sliced brown sugar glazed hams, whole turkeys, ribs, pulled pork, all the side dishes you could think of, and a full catering menu with sandwich platters, and more. There is no doubt that I will be placing a holiday order here. The down home feel, the warmth of comfort foods, and the longstanding community locale; what’s not to love? It’s all the comforts of home without the dishes -now if only I could put my feet up on the table and sit back and enjoy all that HoneyBaked Ham has to offer.

The owner and staff take pride and responsibility in knowing that their product is the centerpiece for your most treasured occasions. Wrapped in gold foil like a gift, they then present each ham individually to their customers along with a selection of homemade side dishes, classic meats, and save-room-for worthy desserts. Started in 1957 in Detroit, this award winning product is regarded today as one of the best tasting

hams in the country. Using the highest quality bone-in meats, they’ve created a special curing and cooking procedure, bringing out a one-of-a-kind taste that can only be described as perfect. With its sweet, crunchy glaze enhancing the flavor, their patented spiral-slicing process makes an easy-to-serve centerpiece, becoming an instant staple at holiday dinners, religious celebrations and meaningful meals shared and savored by family and friends. So if you’re stressed for time in the chaos of the holidays, or need to “bring a dish”, consider outsourcing some of the heavy lifting without compromising – your guests and recipients will thank you!

HoneyBaked Ham is located 770 Route 35S in Middletown in the Kohl’s Shopping Plaza and can be reached at 732.842.1115.

They are open Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m.

- 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call for turkey catering and holiday menus or stop into their café for lunch or dinner …. And tell them the FoodSpy sent you!

Until next time – live well, eat well, THE FOOD SPY

THE FOOD SPY seeks and finds hidden, (and perhaps not so hidden) epicurean gems in New Jersey promoting the notion that good wine, good food in good company is one of life’s most simple and civilized pleasures.

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Holiday Recipes…

Jazzing Up the Old Favorites

By Veronica Summers

Over time, foods on our table become small bites of nostalgia enrobed in the rich flavors of family tradition. Some of the more popular with preparations hotly contested from family to family- are deviled eggs, apple pie & green bean casserole. These dishes are the key component of holiday spreads in many families around the country, but where did they come from?

Deviled Eggs - also known as stuffed eggs, dressed eggs, Russian eggs, and salad eggs – have been around for an extremely long while.

The first known reference to the phrase ‘deviled eggs’ appeared in 1786, but some records show different varieties being served as far back as first courses in ancient Rome!

Apple pie has been around a little longer, with the first written recipe appearing in England circa 1381. It included a myriad of other fruits like pears, raisins and figs all baked in a shell. There are many varieties of this traditional dish such as Dutch or French style pies. Some traditional recipes weren’t even a dessert and were baked with cheeses and cured meats inside.

The newest recipe is the beloved Green Bean Casserole, originally developed in the test kitchen of Campbell’s Soup Company by the home economist Dorcas Reilly. In 1955 it was released in a recipe pamphlet, which was a popular and common practice for packaged food companies at the time. However, American housewives had been using canned soups as casserole binders for years prior to the publication. The original Green Bean Casserole recipe called for Cream of Mushroom soup, which had been in production since 1934.

The tried and true always wins the day, but if you’re interested in jazzing up some of the old favorites, here are some recipes to get you started. Maybe this year you can create a family food tradition of your very own!

Eggs a La Diabla

(Tex Mex Deviled Eggs) 6 XL hard boiled eggs, cooled ½ Avocado, mashed well 1 TBSP chunky salsa ½ tsp taco seasoning Hot sauce (to taste) Fresh cilantro (to taste) Fresh lime juice to taste Optional Lightly crushed tortilla chip (About 3 chips) Half eggs carefully and remove firm yolks to a small bowl. Arrange white egg halves on a serving tray or plate.

To the yolks add avocado, salsa, taco seasoning, hot sauce, cilantro, and lime juice. Mash the egg yolk mixture until very smooth. Spoon or pipe the egg yolk mixture into the arranged egg white halves and top each with a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chip. Serve immediately.

Jazzed-Up Apple Pie 2 9-Inch refrigerated pie crusts (or your preferred recipe for a top and bottom) 4 lbs. mixed apples (I prefer granny smith and a crisp red variety like Honeycrisp) 2 TBSP Fresh Grated Ginger (or to taste) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 2 TBSP All-Purpose Flour ½ Cup Dried Cranberries ½ Cup Coarsely Chopped Walnuts (Optional) Preheat oven to 425°F. Place top rack in the middle of the oven, line bottom rack with a large baking sheet to catch drips.

Unroll one pie crust and drape over a 9-inch pie pan. Ensure there are no air bubbles. Refrigerate until ready for use.

Peel and core all the apples, cutting them into ¼ inch thick slices. In a large bowl combine apple slices, fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, flour, cranberries & walnuts. Toss all to coat well. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared crust, tamping down to make sure filling is packed and secure. Lay

the second crust over top of the pie and pinch edges with bottom crust to seal.

Place the pie on the top oven rack and reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Deconstructed Green Bean Casserole Dippers 20oz Fresh Green Beans ½ Cup of All-Purpose Flour seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder to taste 2 Eggs, lightly beaten with salt and pepper 2 cups of panko bread crumbs seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder to taste ½ cup crushed French fried onions ½ cup of shredded parmesan ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley for garnish For aioli ½ Cup Mayonnaise 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic, crushed 1 TBSP of chopped fresh parsley The zest of 1 lemon 1-2 TBSP olive oil Sautéed mushrooms, cooled and blended to a smooth paste Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash and dry the green beans (unless pre-washed). Add green beans and flour mixture into a gallon storage bag and toss to coat well, set aside. In a small, shallow dish beat the eggs with a fork and set aside. In a large, shallow dish combine seasoned panko, shredded parmesan and French-fried onions. Set aside. Toss each green bean in the egg mixture and then roll in panko mixture.

Line up green beans, not touching on the baking sheet. Bake about 10-12 minutes until tender and golden. Serve warm from the oven with dipping aioli. For aioli: Combine all ingredients well. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

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