CM: Colts Neck • Holmdel • Lincroft - August 2017

COLTS NECK | HOLMDEL | LINCROFT

River Odyssey Colts Neck Grandma Paddles 444 Miles

Even t f ul

Monmouth County Happenings

Local Band

The Mercury Brothers

to release album

August 2017 Edition BACK TO SCHOOL ISSUE

DENVER, CO PERMIT NO 5377

POSTAL PATRON

PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE PAID

䌀䠀刀䤀匀吀䤀䄀一 䜀䤀䄀䴀䄀一䌀伀 伀眀渀攀爀⼀䄀最攀渀琀 刀䔀䴀䄀堀

吀栀攀 刀攀愀氀 䔀猀琀愀琀攀 䰀攀愀搀攀爀猀

䜀䔀吀 䤀一 吀伀唀䌀䠀 CELL

732-996-1292

OFFICE

732-812-3700

EMAIL

CHRISTIAN@GIAMANCOREALESTATE.COM

ADDRESS

670 N BEERS STREET, HOLMDEL NJ 07733

R

What's In Your Wine Cellar?

Join Our Exclusive Wine Club | Text "winespirits" to 56977

U

N

L

I

M

I

T

E

D

Wine consultants are always available to assist you.

It's Summer ....

Drink Pink!

Dry, crisp RosĂŠs are a perfect complement to your summer fare

Need to restock your wine cellar?

All cases of wine can be purchased at

3 % OVER

OUR COST

Originally 10% over our cost

No mix or match Special and phone orders are welcome.

Please call and get a price quote on your favorite wine today!

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Sale items excluded.

20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE

25% OFF ANY CASE(S) OF WINE

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Sale items excluded.

Mix & Match 750ML & 1.2L Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Sale items excluded.

Redeem the coupons one time to receive a VIP card you can use every day. VIP cards do not expire! Free delivery available.

We will match any competitor's price (ABC regulations apply)

All offers at this location only: 1099 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 (Near Trader Joe's) | Tel: 732-389-2000

Buying

Selling

Mortgage

Title

Insurance

Congratulations Congratulations June 2017 Award Winners March 2017 Award Winners

50 3 Island Blevins Place Ave MIDDLETOWN ABERDEEN | |$439,000 $899,000

308 6 Red Rocky Coach Top Road Ln MORGANVILLE HOLMDEL | $1,199,999 | $999,900

280 280Aldrich AldrichRoad Rd HOWELL | $459,900 $479,900

6 Red 125 Laredo Coach Lane Dr MORGANVILLE HOLMDEL | $1,249,900 | $1,195,000

7614 Asbury Phoenix Avenue Ct FREEHOLD JACKSON | | #529,999 $619,900

129Maacka Allaire Ave Drive MIDDLETOWN HOLMDEL | $1,799,000 | $849,000

5 Spring 74 RIvers Garden Edge Avenue Drive LITTLE COLTSSILVER NECK | $1,799,000 $629,000

50 Blevins 19 TaraAvenue Dr MIDDLETOWN MATAWAN | $465,000 | $949,000

23 14Rambling Hixon Terrace Brook HOLDMEL HOLMDEL | | $1,199,000 $699,000

159 5Monmouth Hemlock Ave Avenue FARMINGDALE MIDDLETOWN || $535,000 $489,900

640 72W. Atlantic Front Street Ave LONG REDBRANCH BANK | $725,000 | $529,000

30 1 Crescent Perry Street Pl MATAWAN KEYPORT || $459,000 $324,900

Tom Connors

Most Listings Most Revenue Units Highest Dollar Tom Volume

Connors Most Listings

Debra Grillo Most Sales

Barry BLOOD DRIVE Weinstein Most Sales

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017 10AM TO 2PM

To schedule your donation appointment, please contact Michael Kristin DeNicolaVitolo at 732.713.8152 Arbolino or K.DeNicola-Vitolo@ Mostweichert.com Revenue Units Highest Volume In MemoryDollar of Ava Pellicone

R E A L T O R S

These homes are just the beginning of all you’ll find on Weichert.com.

732.946.9400

HOLMDEL OFFICE 43 Main Street, Holmdel, NJ 07733

R E A L T O R S

®

FOR ALL YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL NEEDS!

Colts Neck Pharmacy & Gift Shop “We are pleased to serve your family with our more than 26-years of experience. Our goal is to have you come to us with anything you need. We are excited to hear your suggestions and what products you would like to see in the store!” ~ Robert & AnnMarie Cioffi

Under New Ownership!

Great NEW Product Lines:

Same Amazing Service & Dedication to Your Family's Health

Vera Bradley Annaleece Mud Pie Ganz Papyrus Woodstock Chimes Michel Design Works

FREE Notary Services!

ColtsNeckPharmacy.com 420 Highway 34 Suite 309, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 | 732.780.5480 Business Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9AM - 8PM | Fri: 9AM - 6:30PM | Sat: 9AM - 5PM | Sun: 10AM - 2PM

le ab ail Av

le ab ail Av

167 Stone Hill Road, Colts Neck Presented at $2,490,000 sed Clo

le ab ail Av

9 Evergreen Lane, Colts Neck Presented at $2,400,000 sed Clo

410 E Freehold Road, Freehold Offered at $499,000

24 Clover Hill Lane, Colts Neck Presented at $675,000 sed Clo

236 Woodland Drive, Lincroft Offered at $649,900

48 Clover Hill Lane, Colts Neck Offered at $620,000

Anna Appolonia Sales Associate

c. 732.371.3233 o. 732.946.9200 anna.appolonia@sothebysrealty.com AnnaAppolonia.com NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Recipient 2011-2016

38 Main Street, Holmdel, NJ 07733 To search for homes on your MOBILE device download my FREE Mobile App. Text SIRAAppolonia to 87778 for your smartphone or visit app.sir.com/SIRAAppolonia for your iPad. Sotheby’s International Realty™ is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated.

C O LT S

NECK

|

HOLMDEL

|

LINCROFT

97 Apple Street, Suite 2 Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Tel: 848.456.1071 | Fax: 732.852.2571 CommunityMagazineNJ.com editor-in-chief CAR OLYN B U RT NI C K

creative director

Colts Neck Grandmother

16

Paddles the Susquehanna Solo

LOR I D ON NE LLY

graphic designers ER ICA PA R K E R OLIVIA MAZA NE C S H ER R I GA R C I A

photography MELISSA AMORELLI PHOTOGRAPHY KIM LEVIN P H OTOG R A PHY TOM ZAP CIC P H OTOG R A PHY

general manager MAR IA CONNOR S

contributing editors S U SAN M U R PHY S H ANNA P O LI G NONE

28 Monmouth County Historical Association Hosts Annual Garden Party

H OP E DANI E LS

advertising

40 Local Band to Launch

The Mercury Brothers

New Album

43 back to school 62 pet celebrities 32 eventful 18 the table 52 divorce talk 70 animal advocacy 34 living well

8

CATH Y PA D I LLA CH ELS EA E R I K S E N

publisher VICTOR V. SC U D I E RY

be a part of CM We accept pet photos, local event listings, fundraiser & important life announcements (engagement, wedding, baby) and more! Do you know people who are extraordinary and live in our community? Tell us about them; we would love to spotlight them in future editions of CM! You can do this by emailing: info@communitymagazinenj.com For our media kit & rates, email: advertising@communitymagazinenj.com

monthly features

24 the foodspy

LILIANN PA R AS

66

All About The Hannah Duffy Foundation

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Community Magazine takes no responsibility for the content of any advertisement nor does it guarantee the accuracy, veracity or truthfulness of any statement made in any advertisement. Any and all liability for any claims resulting from the content of any advertisement published by Community Magazine is solely the responsibility of the advertiser.

Community Magazine is owned and operated by Direct Development, LLC.

Editor Notes This SUMMER!

Create Your Own Private Oasis!

We will custom design with flowering shrubs and evergreens a landscape design that will suit your needs.

Stone Walls | Pool Settings | Total Landscape Designs | Renovations

Summer is officially winding down and school has popped up on the radar for many of you. That’s why this month we have our Back to School section (page 43), where we offer advice for a successful school year, survival tips only a parent could understand, an inside look at college admissions, and a bonus article from Michael A. Palladino, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Graduate Studies at Monmouth University speaking about graduate degrees. But don’t fret, there is still a ton of summer fun awaiting you and your family—make sure you check out Donna Beriont’s Eventful on page 32 – she covers everything from the Monmouth Film Festival to Fair Haven’s Fireman’s Fair to Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love concert.

This month we featured a local band who is about to launch their new album. We are so fortunate to live in a county that promotes and supports the arts in such a big way. We celebrate music of every kind and many famous musicians began here, live here or play here.

The Mercury Brothers band fits all three categories.

Watch for great things from this band hailing from Little Silver and Lincroft, but first read more about them on page 40.

Enjoy all the local goodness!

Community Magazine is directly-mailed to Colts Neck, Holmdel, Lincroft, Rumson, Fair Haven, Little Silver, Red Bank, Locust, Sea Bright and parts of Middletown along the Navesink River at no cost to the resident. Please give us a call at 848.456.1071 or email advertising@communitymagazinenj.com if you would like to promote your business in Monmouth County’s most interesting magazine!

@CommunityMagNJ

Make your property a place of beauty and seclusion and a daily place of tranquility.

We are the oldest landscape firm in Colts Neck.

732.431.8440

the creative landscaper

Bruce Bennett

PROPRIETOR

My Name is My Reputation

Fox Hollow Vineyards Wine Tasting Friday - Sunday 11am - 6:30pm All our grapes are grown on site, hand-tended and harvested, then skillfully crafted into our fine wines.

Perfect location to host your next Special Occasion!

939 Holmdel Road Holmdel, NJ 07733 (use farm entrance at sign) 732-772-0330 www.FoxHollowVineyards.com

www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

9

Beach Ball VNA Returns

Beach Ball Co-chairs Sandy Mulheren, Maryam and Jesse Spector, Jill and Jamie Diamond.

Lynn Spector, Chairman, VNA Health Group Foundation Board of Trustees, 2017 Beach Ball Honorees Tom and Liz Thees, Dr. Steven Landers, President and CEO VNA Health Group

Beach Ball Committee members Chris Stout, Paula Metz, Deborah Ansell, Nancy Mulheren, Marilyn Broege

ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2017, leave your dress shoes at home with your formal clothes and come feel the sand between your toes at the 2017 Beach Ball. Chapel Beach Club in Sea Bright will once again welcome friends and supporters of the VNA for a fun and casual evening by the sea. Longtime VNA Board Trustees Liz and Tom Thees will be honored for their commitment and contributions to the organization.

The evening’s proceeds will benefit patients in need who rely on VNA Health Group’s broad array of communitybased health programs, providing vital preventive and primary health care as well as supportive services.

Health Group. The committee is looking forward to building on this great beginning and including even more fun surprises this year.”

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4. A limited number of raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the summer months.

Beach Ball attendees will enjoy an array of gastronomic offerings from some of the area’s most popular food trucks. Revelers can memorialize the night with pictures from the The Selfie Social photo station while sipping libations from the “Bellini and ‘Tini Bar” and the Cocktail Caravan. As the stars begin to sparkle in the night sky, partygoers can cozy up to the fire pit for s’mores and dance the night away to the music of Rhythm Shop.

Honorees Liz and Tom Thees have been dedicated and generous members of the VNA Health Group community for more than a decade and were the recipients of the 2012 Judith Stanley Coleman Award in recognition of their exceptional service in community health. Loyal supporters of the VNA Hospice and Advanced Care Services especially Bereavement Services, the Thees sponsored and hosted the annual Children and Family Day - Hearts of Remembrance annual grief support day at their Rumson home from 2008 – 2013.

The 2016 inaugural Beach Ball met with rave reviews. Under a moonlit sky with brightly colored beach balls swaying in the breeze, a sellout gathering of 550 VNA Health Group supporters enjoyed the late summer evening in the sand while raising over $350,000 to benefit the organization’s programs and services.

“We were thrilled with the enthusiastic response to this new event,” said Jill Drummond who, along with her husband Jamie, joins Vanessa and Sandy Mulheren and Maryam and Jesse Spector as co-chairs of the Beach Ball. “It truly was a magical evening under the stars, celebrating long time relationships and introducing new friends to the crucial mission of VNA

10

The seaside will come alive with fun, food and music to support Visiting Nurse Association Health Group’s mission of caring for those in need.

“To add to the excitement and fun of the Beach Ball we are expanding our utilization of technology,” commented Sandy Mulheren. “We now have a dedicated event website www. vnahgbeachball.org detailing all of the Beach Ball’s opportunities and information.”

“Auction items will also be posted online previous to the evening of the event,” added Maryam Spector. “The committee has secured a wide variety of silent and live auction items including unique experience packages, chic jewelry and sophisticated artwork.

Anyone can join in on the excitement and support the VNA, whether or not they attend the Beach Ball.”

For the grand finale, one lucky raffle ticket holder will win a 2016 Rocky Ridge

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com

The Beach Ball will take place Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Chapel Beach Club in Sea Bright. Tickets for general/open seating are $275 per person. Sponsorships, underwriting, ticket packages and specially priced reserve seating tickets are also available. For more information, visit www.vnahgbeachball. org or contact the Foundation Office at 732.224.6970.

VNA Health Group is proud to welcome CBRE Real Estate Advisory and Transaction Services as a Big Kahuna Sponsor of the 2017 Beach Ball.

Gloria Nilson & Company is still #1 Year to Date in Monmouth County!* T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E . W O R L D W I D E .

T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E . W O R L D W I D E .

4 APPLE GROVE ROAD, HOLMDEL Presented at $715,000 FOR MORE INFO, contact Rhonda Beck-Edwards at 732.685.4450 cell and Peter Maneri at 732.768.7583.

98 EL CAMINO COURT, HOLMDEL Presented at $699,900 FOR MORE INFO, contact Catherine “Catrina” Erkal at 732.778.7000 cell.

206 APRIL WAY, MIDDLETOWN Presented at $439,000

FOR MORE INFO, contact Donna Bennett at 908.770.3516 cell.

9 RIDGE HILL WAY, HOLMDEL Presented at $899,000 FOR MORE INFO, contact Doreen DeMarco at 732.241.5015 cell.

44 WILLOWBROOK ROAD, COLTS NECK Presented at $1,650,000

FOR MORE INFO, contact Susan Davis at 732.586.2337 cell or Maureen Bertodatti at 732.245.3768 cell.

20 LAIRD ROAD, COLTS NECK Presented at $925,000

FOR MORE INFO, contact Josephine Valentino at 732.841.4433 cell.

680 N. BEERS STREET, HOLMDEL Presented at $450,000 FOR MORE INFO, contact Gloria Zimmerman at 908.227.7379 cell.

2 SECRETARIAT DRIVE, COLTS NECK Presented at $3,850,000 FOR MORE INFO, contact Carol Caruso at 732.804.2585 cell.

5 TINA PLACE, MATAWAN Presented at $549,000

FOR MORE INFO, contact Bobbie Maitoglou at 732.977.6160 cell.

Exclusive Affiliate Christies International Real Estate

inExclusive Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean,Christies Southern Hunterdon and Southern Real Middlesex Counties.

Affiliate International Estate

in Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Southern Hunterdon 2027 Route 35, Wall | 732.449.5555

and Southern Middlesex Counties. glorianilson.com

2027 Route 35, WallHolmdel, | 732.449.5555 963 Holmdel Road, NJ 07733 | 732.946.3200

glorianilson.com

*Source: Monmouth/Ocean MLS: 1/1/17 through 7/20/17, all categories, closed sales volume

COLTS NECK FIRE CO#1

HELD ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC & BARBECUE COLTS NECK FIRE COMPANY #1 held its annual Golf Classic and Barbecue at Pebble Creek Golf Club on July 21, 2017. The 86 golfers who attended included about 50 firemen, as well as friends, family and residents of Colts Neck and neighboring towns. The event was sponsored

by Beach Electric Company Inc. and The Black and Brogan Foundation.

Unfortunately, no one won the $10,000 Hole in One Prize sponsored by Ashford and Grace Fine Jewelers, but Andrew Chesek won the door prize, a $250 gift certificate from Ashford and Grace Fine Jewelers. The golfers did enjoy a game of “Beat the Pro,” during which they competed against a golf pro to try to win extra money. It was great fun and a way for the Fire Company to receive additional funds. Some golfers were actually able to beat the pro golfer. After enjoying 18 holes of golf,

12

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com

everyone returned to Fire CO #1 to enjoy the BBQ sponsored by Holmdel Funeral Home.

Chairman Mike Romano, Co-Chairs Bob Black and Jim Genke noted that prizes were donated by businesses in and around town and one of the big prizes was a foursome golf package at Trump National Golf Course.

Businesses that donated included Shore Point Distributors, J Vincent Jewelers, Buy Rite Liquors, Colts Neck Pharmacy, Colts Neck Hotel, Sakoutis Bros, Folio Art, Mulberry Market, Perkins, La Ginestra Pizzeria, Cuzzin’s Pizzeria, Huddy’s Inn, Higgins Funeral Home, Dunkin Donuts, Bella Italia, Nails Plus, Jersey Coast Fire Equipment, Community Magazine, Absolute Fire Protection, Fail Safe Testing, Tasc Fire Equipment, Slope Brook Farm, Fire Safety Services, Higgins Funeral Home, Nails Plus, Gianni’s Pizza and Shear Success.

Simply The Best!

Visit us at www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com Today!

AGENTS OF THE MONTH JUNE 2017

For Sale | $1,850,000 6 Evergreen Lane, Colts Neck

For Sale | $1,350,000 2 Western Drive, Colts Neck

For Sale | $835,000 11 Applethorn Court, Colts Neck

For Sale | $2,599,000 6 Bordens Brook Way, Holmdel

For Sale | $2,399,000 26 Ely Road, Holmdel

For Sale | $1,425,000 68 Takolusa Drive, Holmdel

For Sale | $1,350,000 4 Freemont Lane, Holmdel

For Sale | $499,000 10 Old Mill Road, Holmdel

For Sale | $479,000 21 Londonberry Drive, Holmdel

For Sale | $1,475,000 5 Etzkorn Court, Lincroft

For Sale | $785,000 66 Cypress Neck Road, Lincroft

Steven Porzio

Barbara Alvarez

Rosemarie ‘Roe’ Morsi & Debra Borrelli

TEAM OF THE MONTH

Donna Bruno

For Sale | $459,000 53 Cherry Tree Farm Road, Middletown

America’s Full Service® Real Estate Company!

998 Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ | 732.946.9600 Coldwell Banker Home Loans | 732.241.2217

THANKSGIVING!

UHP-H1

STR-ZA3000ES

3D Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth®

7.2 Channel AV Receiver • 7-channel amplifier • 100 watts per channel into 6 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD, with 2 channels driven • Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding • upscales video Sony XBR-75X850D75" 4K HDR Smart standard-definition HDTV signals 4K High Dynamic Range to HD and Ultra HD (up to 4K)

• plays 3D and standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs, SACDs, CDs and rewriteable CDs • 4K video upscaling for use with Ultra HD TVs • dual-band Wi-Fi for smooth wireless streaming Samsung UN55KS850055" SUHD files HDR Smart HDTV • plays high-resolution digitalCurved music Quantum Dot Color UHD Dimming Motion Rate: MR 240 HDR 1000

TRILUMINOS™ Display Android TV Playstation Now

" 4K HDR Smart HDTV amic Range S™ Display id TV on Now

XBR75Z9 75" 4K HDR with • • • •

High Dynamic Range Backlight Master Driv Android TV 3D

Samsung UN55KS850055" Curved SUHD HDR Smart HDTV Quantum Dot Color UHD Dimming Motion Rate: MR 240 HDR 1000

SONY XBR85X850D XBR85X850D

LG OLED65C7P SAMSUNG UBD-K8500 85” TV 85"4K 4KHDR HDRWITH withANDROID Android TV HD Blu-ray SAMSUNG QN75Q9FAMFXZA 65” OLED 4K SMART Ultra player with 4K HDTV • Ultra Definition LGHigh OLED65E6P65" 4K HDR TV Smartwith OLED 4K HDTVscreen SAMSUNG75” UN75KS9000 resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) • Ultra High Definition TV with 4K screen resoQLED 4K SMART LED HDTVSAMSUNG • Dolby Vision HDR Infinite Contrast resolution and Wi-Fi® UN65KS8000 Sony XBR-55X930D55" 4K HDR Smart HDTV Samsung UN65KS900065" SUHD 4K HDR Smart HDTV lution (3840 x 2160 pixels) 75” Smart LED 4K Ultra HDTV • HDR for extended picture contrast and VPLVW365ES • Web OS 3.5 WebOS 3.0 • QLED with Quantum Dot with streamed 65” Smart• LED 4K Ultra HDTV • full pic4K resolution Flat Panel 360 Design with Ultra-slim Bezel 4K High Dynamic Range HDRbrightness (High Dynamic Range)and forexternal extended

• Quantum Dot Color nanocrystal back• Self-Illuminating HDR sources 3D • Q | Elite Black+ with Infinite Array 3D OLED 4K tureDynamic contrastRange) and brightness with streamed • 4K video upscaling for standard Blu- SXRD Projector Supreme UHD Dimming 3D light technology • HDR 1000 (High • Perfect Mastering Engine and 4K Upscaler • Dynamic HDRbacklight with frame • Q | 4K HDR Elite+ with Infinite Array ray and DVDs and externalEdge HDRLED sources Quantum Dot Color Android TV • light output: 1500 ANSI lumens • HDR 1000 (High Dynamic Range) dimming for excellent • Quantum Dot Color nanocrystal back-picture contrast • Motion Rate 240 • supports lower resolutions • Dynamic Edge LED backlight with frame and black levels Smart Hubwhen used • Supreme Motion Rate 240 blur X-tended Dynamic Range™ PRO light technology with non-4K TVs • HDR (High Dynamic Range) dimming for excellent picture contrast and • Motionflow XR 960 blur reduction (120Hz reduction • Motion Rate black 240refresh rate plus backlight scanning)• built-in Wi-Fi for streaming levels • 3D-ready videowith and built-in RF emitter • UHD Upscaling • UHD Upscaling music

" 4K HDR Smart HDTV amic Range D id TV ic Range™ PRO

LG OLED65E6P65" 4K HDR Smart OLED HDTV Contrast WE CARRY Infinite ALLWebOS MAJOR BRANDS 3.0 Visit us on the Web: 3D HDR www.InterstateElectronics.com

• Motionflow™ XR 960 blur reduction (120Hz refresh rate plus backlight scanning)

UHP-H1

ceiver

on video D (up to 4K)

• plays 3D and standard Blu-ray discs, SACDs, CDs and rewriteable 65”DVDs, UHD SMART LED HDTV CDs 65”4KSmart OLED 4K HDR 4K video upscaling for HDTV use with Ultra •• UHD 4K TV Ultra HDColor TVs Drive Extreme • 4K • dual-band HDR (High Dynamic Range) Wi-Fi for smooth wireless •• 4K HDR Extreme streaming • self-illuminating OLED (Organic Light Emit•• Motion Rate 240 plays digital music files ting high-resolution Diode)

b: octronics.com 6 ohms THD, with 2 tronics.com d sound

AIRPORT PLAZA

Flat Panel 360 Design with Ultra-slim Bezel UHD Dimming 1394 StateSupreme Route 36 • Hazlet Quantum Dot Color Smart Hub

732.264.3900

iei@interstateelectronics.com

3D Blu-ray player with 4K up- INC. INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS scaling, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth®

AJOR BRANDS

INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS Samsung UN65KS900065" SUHD 4K INC. HDR Smart HDTV

AIRPORT PLAZA SAMSUNGLG UN65MU8000 OLED65B6P

1394 State Route 36 • Hazlet

732.264.3900

STORE HOURS Mon, Tues: 10am - 9pm LG OLED55E6P Wednesday: 10am - 6pm XBR75Z9 SONY XBR75Z9 55” Smart OLED 4K HDR Thurs, ANDROID Fri: 10am - 9pm 75"4K 4KHDR HDRWITH with Android TVTV 75” Ultra HDTV •• High Range High Dynamic DynamicSaturday: Range 10am - 6pm

LG OLED55E7P

55” SMART OLED 4K HDR ULTRA HDTV

• Active HDR with Dolby Vision • HDR (High Dynamic Range) • Dolby Atmos Audio •• Backlight Backlight Master MasterDrive Drive • self-illuminating OLED (Organic Light Emit• Web OS 3.5 Smart TV •• Android Android TV TV ting Diode) • Perfect Mastering Engine with 4K Upscaler •• 3D 3D

• 4 Color Pixel technology • Perfect Mastering Engine and 4K Upscaler

• 3D TV (2 pairs of passive 3D glasses are included) • 4 Color Pixel technology

XBR85X850D

" 4K HDR with Android TV

a High Definition TV with 4K screen reson (3840 x 2160 pixels) (High Dynamic Range) for extended piccontrast and brightness with streamed external HDR sources amic Edge LED backlight with frame

• Motionflow™ anti-blur technology (120Hz refresh rate plus dark frame insertion)

STORE HOURS Mon, Tues: 10am - 9pm Wednesday: 10am - 6pm Thurs, Fri: 10am - 9pm Saturday: 10am - 6pm

VPLVW365ES 3D 4K SXRD Projector • light output: 1500 ANSI lumens

Weichert Realtors in Holmdel to Host Blood Drive

XBR75Z9

DR with Android TV

amic Range Please join Master DriveHolmdel for V

Weichert Realtors in a blood drive in memory of Ava Pellicone on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

The Pellicones of Middletown realized the importance of donating blood years ago when their family required numerous blood transfusions after experiencing complications with birth. The transfusions saved the lives of both Gail Pelli-

cone and her daughter Mia. Sadly, they lost their beautiful daughter Ava, but were given the gift of extra time with her due to the generosity of those who donated blood. They realized at that time that someone, somewhere took time out of the day to donate blood and, in doing so, changed their lives.

Weichert Realtor agents will be onsite with free hot dogs and Ralph's Italian ice. Anyone who donates blood automatically is entered into a raffle for a flat screen tv.

Kristin DeNicola-Vitolo, a Weichert Realtor agent, said “The Holmdel Weichert office is committed to giving back to the communities we service. Events, such as this Blood Drive, serve as a great

reminder of how we can all come together and help one another out please consider making an appointment and saving a life today!”

To reserve an appointment, email kdvrealestate@gmail.com or call 732.713.8152. Donors must present photo or signature ID, must eat and drink water before donating, and donors must be healthy, at least 17 years of age and weigh at least 120 pounds.

Weichert Realtors in Holmdel is located at 43 E. Main Street in Holmdel.

“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world!”

SOLD

UNDER CONTRACT

Hz

891 Holmdel Road, Holmdel

57 Richards Drive, Parlin

Kristin DeNicola-Vitolo, e-PRO office :

732.946.9400 732.713.8152 email : kdvrealestate@gmail.com Visit me at www.KDVrealestate.com today!

SERVING YOU WITH

cell :

R E A L  T O R S

These homes are just the beginning of all you’ll find on Weich AUGUST 12, 2017 | 10AM TO 2PM

BLOOD DRIVE

Weichert Realtors - Holmdel Office 43 E. Main Street, Holmdel, NJ

R E A L T O R S

In Memory of Ava Pellicone

43 E. Main Street, Holmdel, NJ 07733

®

To schedule your donation appointment, please email kdvrealestate@gmail.com today!

www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

15

Colts Neck Grandmother

Paddles the Susquehanna Solo n May 14, 2017 aka Mother’s Day, Cathy Mumford, a 57-year-old Colts Neck grandmother, got into her boat at the Susquehanna River’s source in Cooperstown, NY with the intent to paddle the entire 444 miles of the River. Twenty-six days later she completed her latest River Odyssey* when she paddled her 9.5’ plastic kayak into the Chesapeake Bay. Cathy paddled solo in and out of New York through Pennsylvania and into Maryland.

“An important aspect of the journey for me is being alone. It helps me stay in the moment and avoid distraction,” said Mumford. For this same reason tech gadgets and contact with the outside world were kept to a minimum. She carried a smartphone and a satellite tracking transponder with a 911 call button in case of emergency. Mumford also packed basic camping supplies, a water filter and

16

enough food to last three or four days. The Susquehanna flows alternately through populated and remote areas, so there was always a small country market or a large retail supermarket within a day or two.

Most nights were spent at campgrounds or campsites with the occasional hotel stay. There were adventures along the way. A highlight was spending the night in a treehouse overlooking the River on a beautiful island, and of course the highs come with the lows. Her kayak and most of the gear were stolen from the banks of a small town. The boat was returned 24 hours later with the help of multiple townspeople, local police and a Facebook post. Ms. Mumford hopes her journey will inspire people of all ages, especially women, to get out on the water and into the calming, strengthening benefits of quiet time outdoors.

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com

*In 2010, Cathy was the first woman to Solo paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, 740 miles through New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Canada and Maine. You can read all about that journey at https:// cathyqmumford. wordpress.com.

Compassionate Care & Impeccable Service in Your Time of Need

William J. Boglioli, Owner/Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3652

Funeral and Memorial Services ranging from Traditional to Uniquely Innovative and Personal 732.946.3322 | www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com | 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

AVA

B ILA

LE

Featured Listing

Making a Lifestyle Change?

Let Me Help You Live It Every Day!

Presented at $789,900 107 Carmel Court, Holmdel FO

A R S

LE

FO

Presented at $535,000 33 Cooper Ave Long Branch

E R R

NT

$5,300 monthly 93 Las Palmas Holmdel

Catherine “Catrina” Erkal Sales Associate 732.946.3200 ext. 160 732.778.7000 mobile

NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award - Silver Level 2016 #1 in Closed Units in Holmdel – 2016* Sold Over $10 Million - 2016**

NJ REALTORS® Distinguished Sales Club – “Lifetime Member” 2016 Five Star Professional Award *Source: Monmouth/Ocean County MLS - 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016 - Holmdel, Sold Units, All Categories

Holmdel Regional Office 963 Holmdel Road, Unit 1, Holmdel, NJ | Office: 732.946.3200

glorianilson.com

* *NJ REALTORS® approved application 2016 Circle of Excellence Sales Award®

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

17

Investments • Retirement • Trusts & Estate Plans Account Cleanup and Consolidation • Sound Advice

Selected 2017 NEW JERSEY MONTHLY MAGAZINE

★★★★★

FIVE STAR WEALTH MANAGER

Gregory Calderaro

Managing Partner FINRA Licensed Broker Registered Investment Advisor

"The goal is create FINANCIAL FREEDOM as it allows our minds to be available for the things that REALLY matter"

(732)637-8652 Gregory.Calderaro@LPL.com 20E Route 537, Colts Neck

Thank you for your confidence and for recommending us to your friends & family

Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Private Advisor Group, a registered investment advisor. Private Advisor Group and Colts Neck Financial are separate entities from LPL Financial.

WE IN LANDSCAPE PROJECTS WESPECIALIZE SPECIALIZE IN DESIGN RENOVATION & INSTALLATION OF

•BRICK BRICK PAVERS/RETAINING WALLS PAVERS • RETAINING WALLS • COMPLETE LANDSCAPING • COMPLETE LANDSCAPING SPRING/FALL CLEAN-UPS CLEAN-UPS •• SPRING/FALL •• WEEKLY WEEKLY LAWN LAWN MOWING MOWING •• STONE/MULCH STONE/MULCH REFACING INSTALLATION • DRAINAGE SYSTEMS Certified contractors for BELGARD HARDSCAPES Certified CertifiedICPI ICPI(Pavers) (Pavers)••NCMA NCMA(Walls) (Walls)

FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED JOE & BILL LAMBERTSON

NJ HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR NJHIC# 13VH00349200

732.566.1955 LAMBERTSONSLANDSCAPING.COM WWW.LAMBERTSONSLANDSCAPING.COM Like us on 

18

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Fulfillment, Change and the Box Life Most people live a BOX LIFE…you wake up, you have a cereal box breakfast, you take a shower in a box, you get in your box car and drive to your box office, you ride up a box elevator (heaven forbid we take the stairs), you go to your box/office, you type on a box, you talk on a box, step into another box for a meeting, you have a pocket-sized box that you can speak to, text onto, listen to music and take pictures on… you have your boxed lunch, you drive, train, or bus a box home, get home to your box, turn a big HD box on and MAYBE grab a cylinder to change your state! The message here? GET OUT OF THE BOX if you want to feel fulfilled!

In my line of work, I get the opportunity to work with many “successful” people. How many materially wealthy people do you know who are miserable, cranky or intolerable? Do you know any materially “poor” people that appear fulfilled, content and happy? We all know, becoming materially successful, by itself, will not make you happy. Any level of success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure. While fulfillment is different for everyone, most people obtain fulfillment by growing and giving. You are either growing or dying, there are no long plateaus or standing still in life. You can’t help but feel fulfilled while engaging in activities that foster your growth. You also feel fulfilled by giving to others. One way of minimizing frustration and feeling fulfilled is by trading expectations for appreciation. We feel frustrated (the opposite of fulfilled) when circumstances fail to meet our expectations – this is a major source of stress.

We can feel fulfilled by appreciating the little things in life. Here’s a personal example. During a recent bike ride, I happened to glance over onto the reservoir and spotted a bald eagle – I stopped short in astonishment. I was stunned by how majestic he was, appreciating in a few seconds why this is the symbol of American freedom.

He turned to look at the distant noise and checked me out for a good three minutes. It seemed that we were fascinated with each other. I went to grab my phone/ camera and he took exception to this and gracefully departed. Disappointed, I was unable to memorialize the moment, but the rest of the day I felt “fulfilled”, simply having basked in the providence and beauty of something that I could have simply ridden right past without notice.

Back to our box. To get out of the box we need to identify SIX HUMAN NEEDS OF FULLFILLMENT: Interestingly, humans desire both (1) Certainty and (2) Uncertainty. We desire certainty and status quo in order to maintain our sanity, stability and predictability.

However, we also desire uncertainty, because it is exciting and necessary for growth. Risk and surprise is fun and it forces us to develop and explore new things.

We desire (3) Significance. It’s the reason why we dress different, act different, perhaps through religion and community, some through violence (which makes one significant in a negative way). The real question is what are you going to do to make yourself feel significant?

Humans desire (4) Connection. Some would argue we need connectivity. This is why community and “belonging” to something is fulfilling. Loneliness and abandonment are roots of psychosis. We can also get connected through being in nature (the beach, the Grand Canyon, star gazing, etc.) and spending time with family. We also desire to (5) Grow and (6) Contribute.

One feels significance when we grow and contribute to the greater good. Growth is ironically created when we get uncomfortable and are forced to change. Humans instinctively associate change with pain. But without change (and pain) we cannot grow.

•

Do this…. if you REALLY want to impart change in yourself you need to connect when it’s hard to connect.

•

Call the people that hurt you and let them know how appreciative you are of the things they taught you.

•

Call the people that it got awkward with because you drifted away from them.

•

Make a list of your INNER CIRCLE, the people you can REALLY trust

•

Make a list of the people you are driven to serve

Family Mondays & Thursdays Family Thursdays 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Entire Family Seen At Same Time

Saturday Wednesday Saturday & & Wednesday Appointments Start at 7:00 a.m.

Sedation Combines Combines Visits&& Many Visits Treatments Into ONE Single Visit visit Crown Crown

No Temporaries & No Impressions

JUS

T

T LIS

Drs. Mitchel Friedman, Dr. Mitchel Dr. Mitchel L. Friedman Friedman Julia Cintron & & & Dr. Aparna Julia D. Cintron Dr. Aparna Menon Menon 539 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft

www.LincroftDentist.com

Call NOW! 732.978.4523

ED

QUOTE OF THE MONTH “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything!”

- George Bernard Shaw

Throughout history, “The Table” symbolically represents a center of ideas, spirituality, discussion and education. Our table setting follows this theme for friends and readers. Each month, we attempt to serve you what we think are worthwhile words – life, business and fiscally motivational mindshare.

Remember the Golden Rule… Keep it Safe & Keep it Simple.

Greg 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

8 N. Point Road, Lincroft | Presented at $669,000 Features 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Basement, Hardwood and Mexican tile floors, custom molding & built-ins.

Darice Asaro

Realtor Associate Cell: 908.461.2816 Email: dasaro@ppmoves.com 401 Spier Avenue Allenhurst, NJ 07711 732.531.5900

www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

19

SALE SAL 812 River Road,FOR Fair Haven, 812 River Road, Fair Haven FairWinding Haven Off Of 12 Fair Haven Of

FOR SALE || $939,000 FOR SALE $939,000 12 Winding Way, Little Silver 12 Winding Way, Little SALE Silver FOR SAL

25 Silvercrest Delve into the world of independent cinema at New Jersey’s top-rated, critically acclaimed, international film festival at the Two River Theater in Red Bank from August 11 through August 13, 2017!

Experience cinema from across the globe - and from right here in New Jersey - with short and feature films starring performers including Michael Cera, Sandra Oh, Ellen Page, Nia Long, and more!

With over 14 hours of film, Monmouth Film Festival will feature narrative, documentary, and student - short and feature length - films from across the state, country, and the world. Does the name Kevin Smith sound familiar? Catch the NJ Premiere screening of ​Shooting Clerks* - a biographical drama detailing how Kevin Smith bankrolled his $27,000 first film with maxed-out credit cards and garnered career-making critical attention at the Sundance Film Festival when Clerks debuted there in 1994.

The film will also include a talk-back with special guests who you just may recognize!

Other spotlight films include the newest Michael Cera comedy, L​ emon directed by FX’s breakout TV series Atlanta’s Janicza Bravo - catch it before it hits theaters! And the beautifully drawn animated feature, Window Horses - The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming, featuring famous voices including Sandra Oh and Ellen Page! Don’t miss out

on the exclusive New Jersey Premiere of T​ he Blood Is At The Doorstep, the 2017 feature documentary - the emotionally raw story of the 2014 killing of Dontre Hamilton in Milwaukee as shocking and tragic as any. Our late night feature, T​ he Strange Ones,​ is an intense and contemplative thriller starring Alex Pettyfer (​Magic Mike) and James Freedson-Jackson (​Cop Car, Jessica Jones).

For tickets and the complete film schedule, visit www.MonmouthFilmFestival.org/schedule.

Do you aspire to make the next award winning film? Are you working on a film now but struggling to get it on the big screen? Experience the industry and ignite your creative inspiration by attending our 2017 Industry Film Panel on August 12, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. – a 90-minute event driven by esteemed industry guests and professionals who are ready to answer your questions! Special guests include, Bryan DeNovellis (News 12), David Schoner (NJ Film Commission), Taimak (The Last Dragon), John R. Green (ABC), Thomas Crowell (Ent. Lawyer/Author), Jenna Ricker (Producer/Director), Jeremy Profe (Filmmaker - T​ he Lennon Report), and Jen Fineran (Film Editor/Documentary).

Special events include our “Industry Networking Event” on August 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Walk the red carpet and join featured filmmakers, artists,

FOR SALE || $674,900 FOR SALE $674,900 25 Silvercrest Drive, Tinton Fall Fal 25 Silvercrest Drive, Tinton Fal

actors, agents and press, at this two-hour long catered event. This is a great, energetic atmosphere enabling you to connect with artists to make your creations come to life. Featured companies in attendance will include the world’s most trusted casting resource, Backstage, the New Jersey Film Commission, and the renowned New York Film Academy. Discover the great opportunities and services available to get your next production on the go. Tickets start at $5 and are on sale now and at the door.

General admissionFOR tickets SALE ($10-$15) | are$359,000 sold per | $359,000 FOR SALE feature film or per short film block.

Experience the entire event 218 with unlimited access andPlace, purchase Red Ban East Bergen 218 East Bergen a VIP Pass. Receive exclusive access toPlace, the VIP Red Ban lounge, as well as free admission to the Networking Event and Film Panel. Saturday and Sunday all-day film passes are also available. For more information, visit www.MonmouthFilmFestival.org/tickets

FOR SALE

218 East Berge

WILLI WILL

Partner Partne

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

​The MFF Filmmaker

​A full screening day awaits with

Networking Event

the esteemed Industry Panel event

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 ​A full day of screenings and our 2017 Awards Ceremony (Open to Public), followed by an after party in Red Bank!

NJAR®®®C NJAR NJ REA NJ REA Award®®® Award

Office Office Cell: 7 Cell: 7

FOR SAL Delivering Extraordinary29 Woodhollo Properties

| 07704 | Neck, NJ 07722 SALENJ $939,000 SALE RHaven, | 49 Country Road, RouteFOR 537 West, Colts $865,000

Haven, NJ 07704 | 49 Country Road, Route 537 West, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 • 732-530-6300 Neck Office 732-252-2460 ven Office nding Way, Little Silver|| Colts 924 •Teaberry Lane, Brielle • 732-530-6300 Colts Neck Office • 732-252-2460 ven Office

,000 000 ,000 e Silver Silver Re SALE

|

FOR SALE || $865,000 FOR SALE $865,000 924 Teaberry Lane, Brielle 924 Teaberry Lane, Brielle $674,900

rcrest Drive, Tinton Falls

900 900 ton Falls nton Falls

FOR SALE || $779,000 FOR SALE $779,000 29 Woodhollow Road, Colts Neck Woodhollow Road, Colts Neck | $615,000 FOR29SALE

20 Brookside Lane, Little Silver

Bergen Place, Red Bank

77 Poricy L

49 49 Country Country Road, Road, Route Route 537 537 West, West, Colts Colts Neck, Neck, NJ NJ 623 623 River River Road, Road, Fair Fair Haven, Haven, NJ NJ

FOR SALE || $615,000 FOR SALE $615,000 20 Brookside Lane, Little Silver 20 Brookside Lane, Little Silver

SALE | $359,000

FOR SAL

FOR SALE || $399,000 FOR SALE $399,000 77 Poricy Lane, Middletown 77 Poricy Lane, Middletown

49 49 Country Country Road, Road, Route Route 537 537 West, West, Colts Colts Neck, Neck, NJ NJ 49 Country Road, Colts 623 623 River RiverRoute Road, Road,537 Fair FairWest, Haven, Haven, NJ NJ Neck, NJ 623 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ

UNDER CONTRACT | $969,000

UNDER CON

25 Jackson Street, Fair Haven 107 Harrison 12 Beaver Dam Road, Colts Neck | $

Dam Road, Colts 812 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704 | 49 Country Road, Route 12 537Beaver West, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

000 ,000 Red Bank Red Bank

WILLIAM KILBRIDE

Inviting Traditional Colonial set on 1.3 acre l Community on a favorite Colts Neck | Reservoir UNDER CONTRACT | $969,000 NJ REALTORS UNDER® CONTRACT $649,000 Circle of Excellence Sales Award® - 2004 - 2016 25 Jackson Street, Fair HavenDam Road, 107 Harrison Avenue, Fair Haven 12 Beaver ColtsHarrison Neck | $789,000 Cell: 732-859-7682 25 Jackson Street, Fair Haven 107 Avenue, Fair Haven 12 Beaver Dam Road, Colts Neck | $789,000

Inviting Traditional Colonial set on 1.3 acre l Colts Associate Neck Office • 732-252-2460 Fair Haven Office • 732-530-6300 /|Broker CRS,|SRES UNDER CONTRACT | $969,000 Partner UNDER CONTRACT $649,000 Reservoir Community on a favorite Colts Neck

WILLIAM KILBRIDE

Inviting Inviting Traditional Traditional Colonial Colonial set set on on 1.3 1.3 acre acre lot lot in in InvitingCommunity Traditional Colonial set on 1.3Neck acre lot in Reservoir Reservoir Community on on aa favorite favorite Colts Colts Neck Street.

Street.

Reservoir Community on a favorite Colts Neck Street.

Partner / Broker Associate CRS, SRES Fair Haven Office

WILLIAM KILBRID KILBRI

Partner/Broker Partner/Broker Associa Associa

Colts Neck Office CRS, CRS, SRES SRES

WILLIAM KILBRIDE 623 River Road 174 Route 537 WILLIAM Office: WILLIAM KILBRIDE Office: 732.252.2460 732.252.2460 Partner/Broker Partner/Broker Associate Associate WILLIAM KILBRIDE KILBRIDE ® ® ® ® NJAR Circle of Excellence , 2014 Silver Level Partner/Broker Associate Fair Haven, NJ 07704 Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Partner / Broker Associate CRS, SRES Partner / Broker Associate CRS, SRES

CRS, CRS, SRES SRES CRS, SRES

Office: Office: 732.252.2460 732.252.2460 732-530-6300 Office: 732.252.2460 Cell: Cell: 732.859.7682 732.859.7682 Cell: 732.859.7682 Bill.Kilbride@longandfoster.com Bill.Kilbride@longandfoster.com Bill.Kilbride@longandfoster.com FOR SALE | $865,000 www.BillKilbride.com www.BillKilbride.com www.BillKilbride.com

® ® Circle of Excellence Sales NJAR®®®Circle of Excellence 2014 - Silver Level NJ®®®,,REALTORS NJAR Circle of Excellence 2014 - Silver Level ® ® ® ® -Sales CircleSALE ofAward Excellence NJ REALTORS ®FOR 2013 & 2015 | $939,000 of Excellence Sales NJ REALTORS Circle Award®®® - 2013 & 2015 2015 Way, Little Silver Award - 2013 12 & Winding 924 Teaberry Lane, Brielle

Office: 732-252-2460 Office: 732-252-2460 Office: 732-252-2460 Cell: 732-859-7682 Cell: 732-859-7682 Cell: 732-859-7682

Cell: Cell: 732.859.7682 732.859.7682

732-252-2460 Bill.Kilbride@longandfoste Bill.Kilbride@longandfoste

www.BillKilbride.com www.BillKilbride.com FOR SALE | $779,000 29 Woodhollow Road, Colts Neck

HOLIDAY EXPRESS SUNSET BENEFIT CLAMBAKE HONORING DARLENE LOVE The 10th Annual Holiday Express Sunset Benefit Clambake, sponsored by Shore Point Distributing Company, will be held Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., on the beach at McLoone’s Pier House in Long Branch. This year’s event will honor Rock and Roll Hall of fame artist, Darlene Love. The cost is $250 per guest and includes a premium open bar and a lavish buffet including lobster, filet and raw bar.

Darlene Love, who recorded the hit single, “All Alone on Christmas” for the movie Home Alone 2, will be honored at the event. “All Alone on Christmas” is the signature theme song for Holiday Express and performed at every Holiday Express event. “The song truly embodies the reason that I started Holiday Express”, explains founder Tim McLoone.

“We truly believe that the lyric, ‘Nobody ought to be all alone on Christmas,’ is why we will be doing 100 events this holiday season.”

There will be a live and silent auction with items donated by many generous individuals and companies, including tickets to area sporting events, designer clothing and jewelry, and dinner packages at the shore’s finest restaurants.

Dress is casual and the Holiday Express Band will provide entertainment.

This year Holiday Express is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and will be visiting a record setting 100 locations in 49 days. Proceeds from the Clambake will improve the quality of life for the 25,000 adults and children being served

by Holiday Express during the 2017 holiday season. Holiday Express visits the mentally and physically disabled, the isolated, individuals in addiction and recovery programs, the poor and the homeless and children with serious illnesses.

Established by Tim McLoone in 1993, Holiday Express is a non-profit organization comprised of 2,500 volunteers, including 150 professional rock, jazz, folk, gospel and pop musicians. Holiday Express delivers music, food, gifts, financial support and friendship to those with the greatest need for the gift of human kindness during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.

For more information, visit www.holidayexpress.org or call 732.544.8010.

DEARBORN MARKET HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL FARM TO TABLE DINNER After a successful and delicious dinner last year, Dearborn Market will once again host a Farm to Table family-style dinner on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

For many years Dearborn Market has been harvesting fruits and vegetables on the large farm property behind the store.

To end summer, Dearborn would like to invite customers and

friends to indulge in its labor of love at the second farm-totable family style dinner. You will enjoy a fresh, healthy, and of course delicious five-course dinner prepared by its in-house chef in the Green House that showcases ingredients straight from the garden. Relax to the sounds of music and water features, and prepare for your taste buds to be wowed by this amazing menu from Dearborn Markets’ farm and local farms.

For more information, visit dearbornmarket.com today!

Dearborn Market is a full-service grocery store and garden center located on Rte. 35 in Holmdel, NJ. Starting as a roadside farm stand in 1925, today Dearborn Market includes a 5,000 sq. ft. delicatessen, a new gourmet kitchen, an 11,000 square foot state-of-the-art greenhouse, a garden center, and a fresh bakery.

22

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

NEW LISTING!

EXCEPTIONAL OPEN FLOOR PLAN IN HOLMDEL • OFFERED AT $674,900 8 Winding Brook Way • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms

Nicole Rabbat

REALTOR® Associate c. 723.216.4700 o. 732.946.9200 nicole.rabbat@sothebysrealty.com To search for homes on your MOBILE device download my FREE Mobile App. Text SIRNRabbat to 87778 for your smartphone or visit app.sir.com/SIRNRabbat for your iPad.

Sotheby’s International Realty™ is a licensed trademark to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated.

38 MAIN STREET, HOLMDEL, NJ 07733

When you think Peace of Mind, think

The Chelsea at the Solana Marlboro 732-536-3000

ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE 52 State Rd 520 | Marlboro, NJ 07751 chelseaseniorliving.com

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

23

Uncovering Hidden Epicurean Delights “ D’JEET?” ASKED GRANDPA If you didn’t know d’jeet? was tucked in the southeast corner of The Grove on Route 35 in Shrewsbury, you’re speeding through life too quickly. You’ve probably driven past it hundreds of times not knowing what a gem you’re missing. (I suppose most precious places are like that). So, it’s time for the FoodSpy to shine the light on this favorite.

A little background here worth telling.

Owner Casey Pesce shares a FoodSpy mantra that food is like love and art fused and a platform to bring people to the table. This 30-something chef grew up in his family’s butcher shop in Staten Island, where like any good Italian, his grandfather would first and always ask “Did ya’ eat?” So when Casey opened his first place in Middletown, out of respect and connection to his roots he named his epicurean dream, d’jeet? The roots sprouted quickly and he parlayed his experience and passion for food from his mother’s catering business and positions at The Grenville (Bay Head), Fromagerie (Rumson), and Mumford's (Tinton Falls) and architected this local find. Casey studied his craft in Italy where he learned the art of pasta and cooking with ingredients that are produced fresh and nearby. He keeps a local garden with heirloom tomatoes, varieties of lettuce, chickpeas, carrots and four kinds of kale. He sources produce from local farms, and high-end meats from throughout the tristate area. His daily, ever-changing menu represents family, friends and memories. And Pesce truly recreates this passion and relishes in the delight of providing people with food they can feel good about, traditions passed down from ancestors and brings you natural, flavorful foods using

seasonal and local ingredients.

The FoodSpy has been coming here for years and it’s always an adventure as the seasonal menu changes constantly with the freshest of ingredients and almost invites you to try new things. The servers are a special mix of confident and knowledgeable and are never shy about giving a helpful opinion on what’s hot that night and how each dish is prepared.

The specials are always exciting and we’ve experienced amazement with dishes from gourmet meatloaf to jaw dropping short ribs – so our advice is to banter with your server and try something new. On our recent visit we tried three appetizer specials, a Grilled Jersey Peach & Buratta Salad with Baby Arugula, Spiced Pecans, Aged Balsamic and Grilled Red Onion, a Watermelon Jicama Salad with Baby Greens, Feta, Sunflower Seeds, Navel Oranges, Garden Herb Vinaigrette (both salads more than large enough to share), along with some of the most amazingly tender Grilled Octopus (which is a FoodSpy litmus test) I have ever tasted. For entrées we almost always hone in on the fresh fish creations. The Seared Day Boat Sea Scallops with Organic Beets, Broccolini, Organic French Beans and Corn Nage’ was a special along with the Sushi grade, wonderfully deep-red seared Ahi Tuna over broccolini and some amazing thinly sliced seasoned potato crostini. We also went straight to the menu with a Grilled Wester Ross Salmon with garden cucumber & beet salad, heirloom tomato, wilted garden greens and a toasted caraway dressing. I would also recommend a sharable dish of homemade pasta – try the Whole Wheat Tagliatelle with almond-basil pesto, tomato confit and shaved pecorino or

the Portobello Mushroom Ravioli with Port Salut cheese, caramelized root vegetables in truffle sauce. At the wink/recommendation of our server, we tried another “off the beaten path” special – The Gourmet Cheesesteak, top end beef (cooked to order) with browned Vidalia onion and roasted red peppers topped in an exotic imported cheese concoction on fresh baked bread... wow. Like I said, d’jeet? always puts new ideas in front of you if you’re willing to step up and explore. They of course have a wonderful selection of desserts and gourmet coffees and teas (which you can also take to go).

If you are looking for a fun night out with a group, they offer a chef’s table for parties of eight or more. Chef will create a customized tasting menu and will walk you through each course. The dining room seats 58, some tucked into intimate spaces, others spaced out across the room, and up to a dozen at the “community table”. It is a BYO and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and sports lovely outdoor patio seating. Weekend diners should book a table or come in smaller groups and be seated communally; d’jeet? is located in The Grove at 637 Broad Street, Route 35 in Shrewsbury. Call 732.224.8887 for reservations and tell Casey the FoodSpy sent you. He’ll be sure to make sure your experience special – come hungry, leave satisfied and he will not have to ask … “Did ya’ eat”?

Until next month – live well & eat well.

The FoodSpy

THE FOOD SPY seeks and finds hidden, and perhaps not so hidden epicurean gems in and around Monmouth County promoting the notion that good wine, good food in good company is one of life’s simplest and civilized pleasures. Sharing these gems is the mission of the Food Spy. The Food Spy is an active contributor for both Zagat and TripAdvisor and accepts input, ideas and gem suggestions from Community Magazine readers and can be secretly contacted at foodspynj@gmail.com.

LIST LOCAL

· SELL GLOBAL™

E E AL OM S H R FO RED U AT E F

6 Western Drive, Colts Neck, NJ | Presented at $1,274,900 Custom French Inspired Estate! Spectacular French Chateau inspired home, custom designed and built with elegance, old world charm and quality in mind. Some appointments include: 4 sided Brick Façade, 2 story foyer with marble foyer. Elegant Formal Living Room with Fireplace, French Doors, Huge Dining Room with Tray Ceiling, Library, Spacious Kitchen with SieMatic Custom cabinet, Stainless Steel appliances, granite counters and island, English Made Conservatory adjacent to kitchen breakfast area. Family Room with Fireplace, Spacious Master Suite with marble master bath, large secondary suites all with private baths. Two story foyer with multi-tiered ceiling and palladian windows overlooking courtyard. Mother/Daughter or private guest suite which can be privately accessed by secondary staircase and more.

LISTED & SOLD

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

4 Pheasant Way, Manalapan, NJ $760,000

88 Montrose Road, Colts Neck, NJ $8,995,000

4 Harding Lane, Rumson, NJ $2,375,000

FOR SALE

LOT FOR SALE

FOR SALE

332 Cove Drive, Mantoloking, NJ $1,750,000

222 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Lavallette, NJ $899,900

10 Beechwood Drive, Manalapan, NJ $824,900

To view my other listings, visit my website at www.LouisCritelli.com Louis Critelli, MBA, CRS Broker/Owner at Engel & Völkers Critelli Properties 960 Holmdel Road, Unit 1, Holmdel, New Jersey ljcritelli6@gmail.com www.LouisCritelli.com 732.687.5482 Direct 732.858.8301 Office ©2017 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

TOUR THE ICONIC Designed by legendary architect Eero Saarinen, this one-ofa-kind space began its life as Bell Labs, the iconic epicenter of discovery. Its breakthrough innovations formed the very foundation of our modern lives. Today, as Bell Works, that legacy of innovation is being furthered - bringing together a rich and diverse community of forward-looking companies in a space that blurs the line between work and play, past and future, imagination and reality.

Are you interested in seeing what’s inside, or perhaps

the history? Well you’re in luck. Holmdel Township Committeeman Eric Hinds will be conducting a tour on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. The tour is approximately 90 minutes and leaves you thoroughly impressed (that’s a promise!).

Due to security purposes, please email 114htwp@gmail. com to reserve your spot today; a meeting place and more details will be provided at that time.

THE “NOW” APPROACH TO FACIAL INJECTABLES conversation between you and your physician about what you want to change about the way you look. More and more, the injectable consultation now involves a cell phone or an iPad. Many clients are bringing in their electronics and pulling up Facebook or Instagram or their photo album and showing their doctor a picture of themselves at an occasion. They’re asking their doctors to, “Look at this.” With an index finger pointing to a specific part of their face, they go on to ask, “How can I fix it?”

How do you approach Botox® and fillers? Do you tell your physician what you want to buy? Do you consult with your physician about something you want to change? Do you prefer your physician tell you what she or he can do for you?

There are many trains of thought when it comes to Botox and fillers. Botox was the first injectable to hit the market with a massive campaign and proven results driving its success. Women and men of all ages have been using Botox for years now. Like a routine hair appointment, they book their Botox appointments every three months. Fillers ‘took it up a notch’ and were the follow-up to the Botox sensation. Fillers allow you to take years off your face by adding volume back where you lost it.

But, what does your specific facial concern need? Botox?

Filler? Both? A new approach to injectables is treating the face for a concern rather than with a product. When clients leave after having their entire face addressed, they’re happier with the result than when they simply walked in and asked for one syringe of filler or Botox, alone.

Treating for a complete look using injectables consists of a

26

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

In a time when we’re communicating on social media and taking countless selfies, it’s becoming more prevalent among Botox and filler users to treat for an end result. Injectable users are asking for brighter eyes and a less droopy mouth rather than a syringe of Botox. Or, they wish to minimize their jowls as opposed to simply purchase a syringe of filler.

What does this mean for your budget? Not much. The first treatment may be a little more but you’ll be happier with the outcome because you’ll have a better photo at your next big event. Follow-up treatments to maintain your look will cost less because you’ll need less product.

Therefore, if you showed your doctor your picture and told him or her you weren’t happy with the folds on the sides of your nose and crow’s feet every time you smiled for a photo, he or she could most likely use Botox for your eye wrinkles and filler for your “parentheses”. Problem solved in about 15 minutes. Botox lasts about three months. Different fillers can last between six months and several years.

For more information, call Jeunesse Medical Spa at 732.739.3033 or visit jeunessemedicalspa.com. Only boardcertified plastic surgeons inject our patients.

Already your Style? Great. It’s on Sale!

Always wanted to try it? This is your Moment!

Call 732-739-3033 for your injectable appointment & receive SALE pricing on: Botox®

$12/unit

Juvéderm®

$600/syringe

Voluma®

$800/syringe

Volbella®

$450/syringe

Vollure®

$725/syringe

Kybella®

$2,400/2 treatments

Latisse®

$99/3ml bottle

•

Improve crow's feet & frown lines

•

Smooth parentheses

•

Lift cheeks & face

•

Plump lips & fill vertical lip lines

•

Soften lines & wrinkles

•

Permanently eliminate that double chin

•

Grow eyelashes

Only board-certified plastic surgeons inject our patients.

Lunch will be served so Bring-a-Friend (new to our spa) and you’ll both receive a $25 gift card good towards aesthetic spa services.

Save even more money by using your Brilliant Distinctions points & earn more points for next time.

Presented by

jeunessemedicalspa.com Offers may not be combined with other offers.

MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION HOSTS

Garden Party

STORY SUSAN MURPHY • PHOTO CREDIT RUSS DESANTIS, LLC

MCHA Board Members at the 42nd Annual Garden Party. Mark Gilbertson, Chuck Jones, Mark Aikins, Sean Moran, Claire Knopf, Felicia Campanella, Elizabeth Urbanski, Vera Hough, and Lisa Wilson.

Trustees Felicia Campanella and Andrea Aikins

Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) held their 42nd annual Garden Party in June at a private residence. The fundraising event, which is held at a different waterfront residence each year, benefits MCHA. It is open to the public and invitations are also sent out. There were about 400 attendees ranging from board members and supporters of MCHA to friends and family members of the attendees. “We raised close to $125,000, nearly 15 percent of our operating budget at this event,” said MCHA Director of Development and Communications Lisa Maher.

Two honorees from long-time Monmouth County families, the Rikers and the Hurtts, were recognized during the event.

Maher shared, “MCHA was pleased to honor Trustees Alison Riker Friedel and Jennifer Hurtt Mullins. They are being honored for their unwavering commitment to history and

Honorees Alison Riker Friedel (center, left) and Jennifer Hurtt Mullins (center, right) surrounded by Garden Party guests

historic preservation. Both honorees are long-time residents of Rumson with strong ties to the community. Ally has chaired the Garden Party, been an active member on the Red Luncheon committee, and also served on our Board for over nine years. Jennifer has served on our Board for eight years and has been a chair for Tea with Me and a co-chair for Garden Party in addition to being active on the Committee for our Red luncheon.”

The Garden Party took place under a sailcloth tent where cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served. A silent auction is part of the event and this year included a paddle auction led by renowned auctioneer Nick Dawes. “This helped to raise funds for the digitization of our extensive collection,” said Maher.

ANOTHER SUMMER ANOTHER DONATION Kimball Heine of Locust, a rising senior at Middletown High School South, spent several months collecting donated backpacks, beach towels, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and more for the homeless youth at Covenant House New Jersey.

Sue Monteiro, Development Manager of Covenant House New Jersey, based in Asbury Park, requested these “Summer Survival Bags” to distribute to local youth that the Outreach team works with in Monmouth County.

“Every summer Covenant House organizes beach trips for local youth and having these items available to the youth makes the experience a memorable one. It helps our youth feel they are prepared for their outing,” says Sue Monteiro.

This is the third year Kimball has taken on this challenge.

He stated, “It’s never easy asking for donations from so many businesses and individuals, but the local merchants and families have been very generous. We would like to thank

28

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine, Rumson Pharmacy, Costco, Worldpac, PNC Bank and the many generous families from the Holy Cross School in Rumson.”

For more than four decades, Covenant House has helped transform and save the lives of more than a million homeless, runaway and trafficked young people. They offer housing and support services to young people in need – helping over 46,000 boys and girls every year. To learn how you can help Covenant House, visit www.nj.covenanthouse.org.

Integrity. Knowledge. Trust.

THOMAS CONNORS Licensed Realtor

Direct: 732.673.2836 Office: 732.946.9400 tconnors@weichert.com TomConnorsRealEstate.com

• NJAR® Circle Of Excellence® - Platinum Award 2016 • 2016 REAL Trends America’s Best Real Estate Agents • NJAR® Circle of Excellence® - Gold Award 2012-2015 • Top 1% of Real Estate Agents in Monmouth County - 20122016 • Top Real Estate Agent in Weichert Realtors in Monmouth and Ocean Counties - 2012-2016 MY PAST PERFORMANCE CAN BENEFIT YOU IN 2017 AND BEYOND!

Visit me at www.TomConnorsRealEstate.com Today!

Featured Listing | For Sale: $1,799,000 74 Rivers Edge Drive, Little Silver Custom Built in 2010 by the homeowners, this gorgeous WATERFRONT home is situated on 1.5 Acres, on the Shrewsbury River, with dramatic Open Water Views, complemented by NEW Deep Water Dock, your own Boat Ramp plus No Sandy Damage! First floor has 10’ ceilings and radiant heat underneath marble & distinctive rosewood flooring. Great Room with wrap-around water views, gas fireplace and wet bar. Expansive kitchen has a 24 foot wall of windows with stunning water views, granite counters, Wolf Range, plus Wolf Wall Oven, Subzero refrigerator, breakfast nook, a huge center Island with plenty of seating and sliders leading to fired granite patio. Spacious second level 800 sq. ft. DECK with even more amazing water views, sunbathing area, hot tub, natural gas fire pit, dining area and wet bar!

Reduced to $1,700,000

Reduced to $1,199,999

Reduced to $899,000

12 Maacka Drive, Holmdel

6 Red Coach Lane, Holmdel

50 Blevins Drive, Middletown

Holmdel Office 43 East Main Street | Holmdel, NJ 07733

Alexander Dunlop A Life Coach Who is a True Magician, reaches Amazon Best Seller List with his book, Play Your Cards Right: A Sacred Guide To Life On Earth

Alexander Dunlop reaches #1 in Amazon’s Hot New Releases Category with his book, Play Your Cards Right: A Sacred Guide To Life On Earth.

Alexander is a Harvard graduate and former Wall Street consultant who went on a personal quest to find the meaning of his life.

After attending Jesuit seminary, becoming a Swami in India, and apprenticing to Indigenous Shamans, he found the purpose of his life, much to his surprise, in an ordinary deck of 52 playing cards.

“The deck of playing cards is actually a timeless book of knowledge that was hidden in plain sight,” says Alexander Dunlop. “It reveals the mathematical structure of the quantum field in which we live. And, it’s at least 7,000 years old.”

“According to this timeless knowledge, based on our date of birth, each person has 13 cards to play for life. These cards form our Sacred Blueprint.

And once we know this,” Alexander continues, “then we have the awareness to make clear, confident decisions in life. It offers us a direct pathway to more fulfilling work, happier relationships, and authentic self-expression.”

Here’s what Peter Roth, Director of the Heart River Center, has to say, “In his soul-affirming book, Alexander beautifully describes our unique journeys…

He has brought these cards to life, revealing their extraordinary truth.”

And this is what some of Alexander’s clients had to say about the book.

Kelly A. Connor, founder of LumiNation Magazine, writes, “In Play Your Cards Right, Alexander shares game-changing wisdom for mastering Cupid’s game.” “This book is a must-read for business leaders…” says Marty Katz, managing partner of the Stratist Group.

Available at Amazon.com.

30

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE WWW.COMMUNITYMAGAZINENJ.COM

New Office We work together for you!

LAURA MAGUIRE

Realtor-Associate

Realtor-Associate

NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award - 2013, 2014, 2016

(c) 908.670.0366 lauramaguire524@aol.com

19 Big Beech Ln, Colts Neck $669,000

ndently owned and operated.

78 Alexandria Drive, Manalapan, NJ

$635,000.00

C U O N N D TR ER A C T

C U O N N D TR ER A C T

113 Watson Court, Howell, NJ $267,500.00 Central Monmouth 513 South Main Street, Hightstown, NJ $465,000.00 lmdel, NJ | office 732.945.5253 20 Warren Street, Rumson, NJ $1,599,895.00

37 Carriage Hill Dr, Colts Neck

1 Channel Club Dr, Monmouth Beach

2 Fernwood Ct, Colts Neck $789,000

41 Majestic Ave, Lincroft $949,000

11 Carol Ln, Aberdeen

14 Melissa Dr, Howell

C U O N N D TR ER A C T

$479,500.00

C U O N N D TR ER A C T

65 Edison Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ

on – Let us give you a complimentary market analysis 14 Ivy Ridge Close, Freehold, NJ $176,000.00

A C

TI A C

TI

A C

$715,000.00 (c) 908.419.8883 NJAR® Circle of Excellence 21 Carriage Hill Drive, Colts Neck, NJ $739,000.00 Sales Award - 2013, 2014 marci.smith@kw.com (c) 732.580.1529 3 Deer Lane, Lincroft, NJ $530,000.00 mbtomaro@kw.com 7 Colonial Way, Lincroft, NJ $459,000.00 400 Marl Road, Colts Neck, NJ

VE

Realtor-Associate VE

Realtor-Associate

TI

MARYBETH TOMARO

CLOSED

VE

(c) 732.580.1529 mbtomaro@kw.com

C U O N N D TR ER A C T

MARCI SMITH

MARYBETH TOMARO

54 Robertsville Rd, Morganville

Keller Williams dominates the market share and is consistently No. 1 in closed sales...* 24 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ | office 732.945.5253 Each office is independently owned and operated.

*Market share data from flexmls.com Please disregard if your home is listed. This is not a solicitation for business.

A REASON TO

SMILE

A Family Dental Practice New Patients Welcome Convenient Office Hours

Family Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Implant Dentistry Oral Surgery Endodontics Reconstructive Dentistry

Located next to the Perkins Restaurant on the second floor 340 Route 34 South, Suite 204, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 732-431-6633

Dr. Andrew Fischer & Family

You can book appointments online on our website: www.thoroughbreddentalarts.com

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

31

DONNA BERIONT

“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses and it’s turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn but the first week of August is motionless, and hot. It is curiously silent too with the blank white dawns and glaring moons, and sunsets smeared with too much color.”

- Natalie Babbit from Tuck Everlasting

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

Get your binoculars ready for our free sky watching event, one that hasn’t been seen for 40 years! Don’t miss the big celestial disappearing act on August 21st. Dubbed the “Great American Total Solar Eclipse” – it will shut out the sun for a moment on a path leading from Oregon to South Carolina. It will be a dramatic event from coast to coast.

FREE SANDY HOOK BEACH CONCERTS Every Wednesday Night

End hump day with your beach chair and friends at Beach E - 6:00 p.m. for a free summer concert. The remaining schedule is as follows: Rip Tide with special guests The Sam Sims Band (8/9) – special 5:30 p.m. start and a rain date is scheduled for 8/16. Visit sandyhookfoundation.com.

FAMILY FUN DAYS AT MONMOUTH PARK Every Sunday through Labor Day All Activities are FREE and include pony rides, face painters, clowns, and bounce house. Grandstand admission is $5, children 12 and under are always admitted FREE. Visit monmouthpark.com.

32

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

BELL WORKS TOUR August 9 | 9:00 a.m.

Are you interested in seeing what’s inside, or perhaps the history of Bell Works? Well you’re in luck, Holmdel Township Committeeman Eric Hinds will be conducting a tour. The tour is approximately 90 minutes and leaves you thoroughly impressed (that’s a promise!). Due to security purposes, please email 114htwp@gmail.com to reserve your spot today.

MONMOUTH FILM FESTIVAL August 11 - 13

Delve into the world of independent cinema at New Jersey’s top-rated, critically acclaimed, international film festival at the Two River Theater in Red Bank! Experience cinema from across the globe - and from right here in New Jersey - with short and feature films starring performers including Michael Cera, Sandra Oh, Ellen Page, Nia Long, and more! Visit monmouthfilmfestival.org.

GLEN BURTNIK’S SUMMER OF LOVE CONCERT 2017

August 19 - 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.

Paramount Theater in Asbury Park

The Summer of Love Concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the “Official” Summer of Love – 1967. Audiences can relive the memories of the Woodstock generation – for more information go to apboardwalk.com.

PAULA POUNDSTONE AT COUNT BASIE

August 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Fresh off the heels of the release of

her hilarious new book, “The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness” (Algonquin Books), comedian Paula Poundstone is entertaining audiences across the

As always, I am available to consult with you at your next event that “matters and inspires”.

I also love to hear about the events you enjoy and would like me to write about! You can reach me at donna@dnbevents.com

country, leaving them complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and wondering if the random people she talks to are plants. Of course, they never are. Tickets at countbasie.org

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT August 11 - 13

Henderson Theater on CBA Campus.

Students and Children are $22, Adults are $28 and Seniors are $25. For more information, call 732.774.7827 or visit premiertheatre.com.

RED BANK’S FOOD & WINE WALK

August 20 and September 17 - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Join in for a wide assortment of culinary offerings while exploring picturesque Red Bank. Enjoy food and/or beverage samples at over 20 participating restaurants, bars & eateries. Tickets are $35 per person. Visit redbank.org for more information.

FAIR HAVEN’S FIREMAN’S FAIR August 25 - 31 645 River Avenue, Fair Haven

Join the Fair Haven tradition and go on rides, play games, eat funnel cake, take home some homemade Manhattan clam chowder and enter to win a raffle!

Kids can get on line and ride the finest fire truck and make a lasting memory!

More info can be found at fhfd.org.

NEW JERSEY THOROUGHBRED FESTIVAL August 27

Celebrate the best of the best in the Garden State. Watch and wager as the top New Jerseybred horses battle each other for bragging rights. And in addition, all in attendance will receive a FREE giveaway item to be announced, with paid admission while supply lasts. Enjoy live music from The Mike Dalton Band. Visit monmouthpark.com.

BBQ & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL September 2-4

Come celebrate the juiciest, most tender pulled pork, brisket and ribs the Jersey Shore has to offer - plus so much more. And wash everything down with a great selection of brews in the Craft Beer Garden featuring over 40 beers to choose from. Visit monmouthpark.com.

COLTS NECK ROCKFEST

September 22 and September 23

Back for its 10th year – this two-day event is packed with talented local musicians, varied musical acts, vendors selling crafted good and services, food vendors, etc. Entry cost is $20 per car. Visit coltsneckrockfest.com for more info.

RED BANK GUINNESS OYSTER FESTIVAL September 24 – Noon to 7:00 p.m.

Tons of Oysters...Pints of Guinness, plus Lighter Beers and Wine...Live Music...Great Food.

Fashioned after the 61-yearold Galway Oyster Festival celebrating the opening of the oyster season, this is a huge food & music festival which will showcase Red Bank’s excellent restaurants as well as entertain thousands with great live music and family fun. Visit redbank.org.

RUN FOR HOPE 5K & FUN RUN September 24

Mark your calendars for the ultimate Sunday Funday, all while showing your support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Brielle Ale House is hosting its inaugural Run for Hope 5K & Fun Run to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation. Sign-up to run and get one-hour open bar with barbecue, face painting, kids bounce houses, pushup/plank challenge, gift baskets, 50/50 and so much more! Visit ashleylaurenfoundation. org for more info.

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

33

TOM ZAPCIC PHOTOGRAPHY HEADSHOTS | EVENTS | COMMERCIAL tinyurl.com/tomzapcicphotography Call 732.547.0893

Living Well: A Nod to Nike Nike says it. Many of us try to live it. Just do it!

Indeed, we did it in July in what Backpacker Magazine calls “the most dangerous small mountain in the world.” Mt. Washington, in the White Mountains of NH, hosts approximately 250,000 visitors a year. Home of the world’s worst weather, Mt. Washington sits at the intersection of several major storm tracks and is known for its extreme weather, rocky terrain and windy ways.

The highest wind velocity ever recorded at any surface weather station belongs to Mt. Washington at 231 mph.

NOW THROUGH LABOR DAY SATURDAYS FROM 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM NO CONTRACT NEEDED! $10 PER PERSON LOCATED AT 821 ORCHARD PLACE, RED BANK, NJ 07701 (OFF OF ALEXANDER DRIVE) FIND US ON FACEBOOK – “YOGA ON THE LAKE SUMMER SERIES”

Eight diverse, talented and teflon women climbed together this weekend in our first Lodge-to-Hut weekend adventure from Joe Dodge Lodge at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. The 120 year hut system was devised to provide refuge and meals to hungry hikers. We were edified by the “croo” (hut crews) with entertainment, education and hot meals at Lakes of the Clouds Hut, reportedly the most popular in the system. The overnight did not disappoint despite no shower, hot water, or electricity in our bunk room of 12 strangers turned friends. We wilderness women harnessed our physical strength, mental stamina and adventurous spirit to summit the northeast’s highest precipice in the east at 6300 ft. For those that don’t own hiking boots or a backpack, a Mt. Washington climb is significant for a number of reasons: 1. It’s hilly hard. Think one big tripping trap. Lots of rocks, little rest.

2. The weather is highly unpredictable and potentially

Visit DonnaLynSpeaks.com to Learn More!

Pr e s e nt ati o n C o ac hin g , E xe c u ti ve C o ac hin g , L e ad e r s hip Wo rk s h o p s , C o rp o r ate S e min ar s , C o n f e r e n c e Key n o te s , B u s in e s s D eve l o p m e nt

dangerous. The kill hill record currently stands at over 150 lives.

3. It’s a multi-strength stretch assignment. Brains & beauty unite.

Our posse of packing mountain mamas brought

their lust for life to the ascent. A land use attorney, a teacher, a memory making mom and her two daughters and a few seasoned entrepreneurs hoofed straight up the mountain to meet the vicissitudes of mountain life. The weekend weather predicted thunderstorms

1 AGENT FOR THE LAST 12 YEARS

#

HOLMDEL-COLTS NECK SERVING OFFICE OVER $140 MILLION IN CLOSED BUSINESS

and lightening mixed with winds and wet weather.

We showed up, stocked up and shuffled up Mt. Washington’s steep steps and slippery trails. We left no stone unturned as we tested our mettle along the miles of smiles and faces of occasional fear.

We revisited some universal truths about living well: 1. Take calculated risks.

2. Make new friends.

3. Growth can be uncomfortable.

Sure, we could have played it safe with another

delightful day at the Jersey shore, but then we wouldn’t have bonded with our inner outdoorswoman at such a high level (no pun intended). We wouldn’t have learned

132 Heulitt Road, Colts Neck | Proudly Offered for $3,275,000

about eight kinds of cloud formations, the physics of wind or the doggone wonder of mountain flora that stretches from New Hampshire’s White Mountains to New Jersey (Labrador Tea).

Nike, the winged goddess of victory, would have been proud. We just did it with tenacity and teamwork. We will likely treasure this weekend trek for a lifetime.

Learn more at www.outdoors.org to plan your next daring adventure. Do the training, make new friends, take risks and live well!

24 Ridge Road, Colts Neck | Recently Sold for $625,000

DonnaLyn Giegerich DonnaLyn Giegerich MBA CIC RYT is the CEO/President of DLG Consulting, an integrated leadership training company that supports talent agility and skills development for professionals.

Conference keynoter and executive coach, she delights in helping

Frank Pento Broker Associate c: 732.687.4301 o: 732.946.9200

FrankPento.com holmdelrealtor@verizon.net 10 YEAR NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award Recipient

others develop resiliency and reinvention at www.

DonnaLynSpeaks.com.

38 Main Street, Holmdel, NJ 07733 An Equal Opportunity Company & Equal Housing Opportunity.

Local Foundation Appoints Serena DiMaso to Board of Directors

The Ashley Lauren Foundation announced the appointment of Serena DiMaso to its Board of Directors. The Foundation, based out of Spring Lake and serving all of New Jersey, provides financial assistance, emotional support and many other programs to children and

families suffering from the hardships of pediatric cancer.

Founder and CEO Monica Vermeulen states, “We are honored to have Serena DiMaso join our Board. Serena brings a tremendous amount of experience which will help to further our mission of helping children with cancer.”

DiMaso is currently serving her third elected term on the Board of Chosen Freeholders. She is liaison to the Office of Emergency Management, Workforce Development, Superintendent of Schools, Tourism, Division of Reclamation, Division of Weights & Measures, Improvement Authority and the Shade Tree Commission. DiMaso serves as the Freeholder representative on the County’s Planning Board and the Mosquito Control Advisory Board. DiMaso served on the Holmdel Township Committee for ten years, including five years as Mayor.

She serves on the Meridian Hospital’s Corporation Board of Trustees, is Chairwoman of the Bayshore Hospital Foundation and is an active member of the Holmdel First Aid Squad. Serena is also a

Board member of the National Foundation for Women Legislators.

Serena participated in The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s Butterf ly Ball competition “Dancing For Our Stars” in February 2017. She stated, “What a fun way to help raise the money needed to carry out the important work of the Foundation.”

“The Ashley Lauren Foundation does so much for children battling cancer and their families,” says DiMaso. “It is my privilege to join this great group and do what I can to advance their mission of bringing hope and help for children with cancer.”

The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s Board of Directors are: Monica Vermeulen, Founder and CEO; Thomas Corley, Vice President and Treasurer; Carolyn Walker, Secretary; Lou Russo, Trustee; Howard Levine, Trustee; Lou Bernardo, Trustee; Carolyn Burtnick, Trustee; Serena DiMaso, Trustee; Tom Arnone, Trustee; Nancy Kolakowski, Program Director/ Family Liaison; Mary Spano Gleckner, Family Liaison; and Nancy Wendt, Family Liaison.

New Jersey Non-Profit Raises Funds for Homeless Veterans

In July, Wellness and Veterans Engaged (WAVE)

raised over $10,000 for Backpacks for Life, a nonprofit that provides support for homeless veterans, at Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Eatontown. About 75 people filled the space and “Hatchet Hurled for Veterans,” over snacks, beer and wine and great company. Prizes were given out to the person to raise the most for Backpacks for Life, as well as the first 10 “Hatchet Hurlers” to get a bullseye, in true Stumpy’s fashion. An abundance of supplies was also collected throughout the night such as toothbrushes, hand warmers, chapstick, deodorant and much more to help give more fully equipped backpacks to veterans in need.

100% of the proceeds was donated to Backpacks For Life, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that aims to provide veterans in need with the daily

essentials and resources that they cannot provide for themselves. With each backpack, it hopes to give veterans the tools they need for a second chance at life. For more information, visit backpacksforlife.org.

Wellness and Veterans Engaged (WAVE) is dedicated to providing valuable support to veterans in our local communities by

hosting events to raise funds and awareness, as well as provide assistance to non-profits that support veterans in our neighborhoods.

For more information, visit wavenj.org.

36

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

THE REAL ESTATE LEADERS

Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results #1 in Agent Training

in Units Sold* NEW JERSEY#1 STATEWIDE MARKET SHARE TOP BRAND RANKING #1 in Average Sales Per Agent #1YEAR in Volume* FULL : 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016 AG E N T S P O T L I G H T S Specializing in real estate since 2005 with over $100 Million in real estate closings.

UNITS VOLUME

Make All of Your Real Estate Transactions The Wright Ones!

Jennifer Bernabeo

Al Wright

Expands Into Holmdel

SOTHEBY’S

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES

CENTURY 21

COLDWELL BANKER

Sales Associate Cell: 848.218.4003 Email: al@wrighthomesnj.com WrightHomesNJ.com

670 N or th Beer s St 732.812.3700 B ldg # 1, S u ite 13 0 , 670 North Beers Street, Bldg #1, Suite 130, Holmdel, NJ 07733 H olm del, NJ 077 316,580 3 25,677 24,819 23,991 15,399

KELLER WILLIAMS

37,866

WEICHERT

Realtor, ABR SFR Cell: 732.690.8687 Email: jen.Bernabeo@gmail.com JerseyHomeExpert.com

5,569

*Source: Monmouth MLS: 1/1/16 through 12/31/16, “total units sold” and “total volume sold” for residential listings for all Monmouth County office locations. This representation is based in$11,949,479,002 whole or in part on data supplied by the MLS listed. The MLS does not guarantee$10,536,087,576 or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS may $3,602,643,085 not reflect a real estate $10,198,281,638 $9,032,476,551 $4,619,817,276 $5,300,245,055 activity in the market. Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.

7 3 2 - 812 - 37 0 0

Specializing in Luxury Spa Pedicures

www.nailsplusspa.com

W e l c o m e Su m m e r !

Colts Neck

304 Route 34 South 732-410-4651 M-F: 9:30am-7pm Sat: 9am-6pm

 DAY SPA NOW OPEN 

Little Silver

Nails Plus Little Silver

"I like how they pay attention to cleanliness by using a one time disposable liner inside the foot baths and a brand new nail buffer and file each time."

Red Bank

477 Prospect Ave

62 English Plaza

732-530-6777

732-530-3513

M-F: 9:30am-7pm

M-F: 9:30am-7pm

Sat: 9am-6pm

Sat: 9am-6pm

Open Sundays 431 Broad Street 732-576-8188 M-F: 9am-7pm | Sat: 9am-6pm Sun: 10am-5pm

$7 OFF

$5 OFF

$10 OFF

Reg. $45

Reg. $30

with purchase of regular pedicure/Reg. $60

Manicure & Pedicure w/ coupon • exp 8/31/17 Not Combinable

Pedicure Only

w/ coupon • exp 8/31/17 Not Combinable

Gel Manicure

w/ coupon • exp 8/31/17 Not Combinable

Shrewsbury

$5 OFF Gel Manicure

w/ coupon • exp 8/31/17 Not Combinable

Your Exclusive Connection NJ REALTORS速 Circle of Excellence Sales Award 速 2015 & 2016 - Silver Gloria Zimmerman, SRES 速 SRS 速 Broker Associate 732.946.3200 ext.191 | 908.227.7379 cell

gzimmerman@glorianilson.com | GloriaZimmerman.com

Holmdel Regional Office | 963 Holmdel Road, Holmdel Office: 732.946.3200 | www.glorianilson.com

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

39

Left to Right: Ryan Lascelles, Luke McKenna & Dan Apy PHOTO CREDIT BART LENTINI PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CREDIT: FRANCESCO CENICOLA PHOTOGRAPHY

T H E M E R C U RY B R OT H E R S TO L AU N C H N E W A L B U M ,

“In R e t r o g r a d e ” INTERVIEW BY: LILIANN PARAS

We are so fortunate to live in a county that promotes and supports the arts in such a big way. We celebrate music of every kind and many famous musicians began here, live here or play here. The Mercury Brothers band fits all three categories. Watch for great things from this band hailing from Little Silver and Lincroft. Dan Apy of Little Silver plays guitar and sings the lead vocals. Ryan Lascelles is also from Little Silver and is responsible for the Bass/Effects. Percussionist Luke McKenna grew up in Lincroft. The band will be launching a new album, “In Retrograde”, on August 25th at The Saint in Asbury Park. We asked Dan about the band’s background and where it’s headed.

40

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Dan Apy

PHOTO CREDIT BART LENTINI PHOTOGRAPHY

CM: What events led to forming The Mercury Brothers?

I grew up in Little Silver and I met our bassist (Ryan) in elementary school because he also lived in Little Silver. We became friends through a mutual love for music, as well as getting into trouble…so naturally he and I started our first rock band in the sixth grade called Mr.C4 & the Plastic Explosives which lasted through middle school and allowed us to get a great head start on our ability to play and write with one another. During high school and college we continued to work together, while also pursuing our individual interests. In the Summer of 2014, Ryan and I were fired up and ready to play in a band again, but unfortunately the music scene was facing a shortage of available drummers.

I would play frequently on the streets of Red Bank. During this time I first met Luke McKenna.

He lived in Lincroft, but I would see him walking down the street because he worked at the Starbucks that I liked to play near. He was always complimentary and would say, “We should jam sometime!” Later that fall, Ryan and Luke started working together (serendipitously) at Dean’s Food Market. That’s when we were finally able to get together and play, which went phenomenally right off the bat. We started by playing covers and had a lot of mutual influences like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Ramones, Modest Mouse, Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, and so many more. We felt an immediate connection as both friends and musicians, and began to dial in our sound as a trio throughout the fall and winter of 2015.

How did the band decide on the name The Mercury Brothers?

By Spring 2015, we felt like a real band. We realized quickly that we needed a band name if we wanted to get any exposure as a group.

After weeks of brainstorming, we were going

by The Rooftops but something about it felt forced (and we later discovered that name was already taken by at 1960’s Motown band). So, we threw a party to try and inspire creativity, which ended in the three of us telling stories about when we were kids. This was when we had the divine realization that the three of us

had an uncanny fascination with liquid mercury growing up. In that moment, we came up with the name The Mercury Brothers, and all felt that it was a perfect fit.

Are there any exciting or special moments that stand out from your shows?

At one of our shows in Asbury Park, Bruce Springsteen walked in and caught our entire set. It was a real thrill and compliment that he stuck around, and even took some pictures. It is definitely not an experience we’ll easily forget.

But there’s something funny and exciting and special that happens at every show we’ve ever played. It’s an incredible honor to be part of the music community in our area. There’s a deep respect for local bands and that’s a palpable feeling at shows. It’s a very cool thing to get to hang out with nationally touring acts or get to talk music with people you never expected to meet. It’s also a beautiful thing when a crowd of strangers simply comes together in one moment to support your art. There are times when people have told us how deeply touched they were, and that could be the main reason why we do this. It’s important.

Ryan Lascelles

PHOTO CREDIT BART LENTINI PHOTOGRAPHY

The band has many original songs.

What is the songwriting process?

For the most part, we all write the songs together. I’ll usually bring a guitar progression, paired with some lyrics or a specific idea and then we’ll play around and run with it until it starts coming together organically. We all contribute different tones and unique musical phrasing to our writing. It allows us to create music that we all feel very personally connected to, while also incorporating an eclectic mix of styles. One of our first songs was “Bandoliers.”

We were all going through different transitions in our lives and felt inspired to write a song that touched on overcoming our demons, and banding together to stay true to ourselves. We all related so much to that struggle.

Where have The Mercury Brothers appeared?

Once we had a band name and a couple of songs, we went straight into the studio with close friend and producer Bruce Tunkel. We laid down a four-song demo of our best original

songs at the time, and began using it to book as many shows as possible. In 2015-2016 we played 44 shows in venues all over the state, including several shows where we played live sets on local radio and TV. We’ve already started working on new songs though, so it’s only a matter of time until we’re back in the studio to start our next project. We hope to be heading out on a short tour later this year.

Where will you launch “In Retrograde”?

We will be launching our new album on August 25th at The Saint in Asbury Park. We’ve been working toward this a long time and are wildly excited. We wanted this album to convey our hopes and past experiences through honest and passionate rock music, and we’re really psyched to see what people think. This show will feature some incredible local bands. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. and the lineup is: The Burns, Sex Office, The Mercury Brothers and Cranston Dean Band.

Where will you be appearing next and how can readers hear your music?

You can catch us live at several show we having coming up: 8/11- The Chubby Pickle (Highlands) 9PM; 8/23 – The Asbury Hotel (Asbury Park) 8PM; 8/25 – The Saint *Album Release* 7PM; 9/09 – The Saint 7PM; 9/30 – The Asbury Hotel 8PM; and 10/8 – The Saint 7PM You can “Like” and follow The Mercury Brothers on Facebook, and our new album will be available this August on www. themercurybrothers.bandcamp.com/releases and on iTunes, Spotify, and Youtube. For booking please contact: DanApy13@Gmail.com.

At the end of the interview, Dan expressed how very grateful he, Ryan and Luke are for all of the support they’ve received from so many different venues and bands. “We’re honored to be considered part of such a gracious and incredible community of artists. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the inspiration that our friends, family, and fellow musicians give us on a daily basis. Thank you all so much.”

Luke McKenna

PHOTO CREDIT BART LENTINI PHOTOGRAPHY

28 MUST GO! PROUD SPONSOR OF THE U.S. SKI TEAM

HOT TUB COLLECTIONS ON EVERY POOL, OUTDOOR FURNITURE, POOL TOYS & GAMES

9 OUTDOOR KITCHENS MUST GO!

ABOVE & IN-GROUND POOLS • HOT TUBS • OUTDOOR FURNITURE • OUTDOOR KITCHENS CHEMICALS • POOL PARTS • TOYS • SERVICE • POOL TABLES • GENERATORS & MUCH MORE!

Back to School 45

Survival Tips Only a Parent Could Understand

49

An Inside Look at College Admissions

50

Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids!

Considering a Graduate Degree?

52

Advice for a Successful Year

Back to School Register Now! FALL CLASSES BEGIN SEPT. 11 BRING DANCE INTO YOUR CHILD’S LIFE! COME JOIN US THIS YEAR AND SEE HOW SPECIAL WE ARE!

OPEN HOUSE REGISTR ATION with shoe fittings and dance wear

August 28-30 | September 5-7 4:00-8:00 pm

TINY DANCER CAMP DANCE • PLAY • READ • SING • CRAFT 9:30 -12:00 pm Ages 2.5-6.5 | Boys & Girls August 21-30 • Mon Tues Wed

SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS Ages 11 & under | 3:15pm-5:45pm Ages 12 & over | 6:00pm-8:30pm August 28-30 • Mon Tues Wed 8/28 Ballet Intensive, Leaps & Turns 8/29 Hip-Hop Intensive 8/30 Contemporary

 Our current students refer a friend & receive 25% OFF YOUR TUITION  New babies (ages 18 months-4) HALF PRICE FOR THE YEAR!  New boys FREE FOR 1 MONTH  FREE TRIAL CLASS  Registration accepted online for FREE!

NEW!

MORNING ADULT FITNESS PROGRAM including full body yoga & bar method

CELEBR ATING 13 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

728 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft NJ 07738 (732) 219-7778 | LADANCENJ.COM

Nothing describes August in New Jersey

better than chilling out at the Tiki Bar, slow grooving to beach tunes, hearing the waves gently crash and…your kids charging at you like wolves on the loose screaming with irregular breaths, “Hurry. We got to go home and check the mail. Teachers are out. TODAY!” You reply, “Didn’t summer just begin?”

Although there is anticipated excitement for the new academic year to begin, most parents, including myself, get stressed before they can show off their school spirit.

In order, to seem “cool” for the back-to-school fashion shopping, doctor hopping and supply schlepping here’s a complimentary time saving plan to help you survive the classroom chaos while still relishing in your summer bliss.

1. ORGANIZE THE FRIDGE Of course this is probably the last thing you want to be doing while the sun is shining, but if you take inventory of what is in the fridge and keep lists of what you need to stock up on for school breakfasts, lunches and dinners you can prepare your meals efficiently and quickly.

2. DON’T FORGET THE GLUE! Emoji rulers, notebooks, blinging backpacks - shop for school supplies early. According to a MediaMath survey, back-to-school shopping begins after July 4th and peaks in the beginning of August. Plus keep your finger on the latest wardrobe styles. Chat with friends and scour social media for all the latest fashion trends.

Hint: laid back looks, sporty denim and plaid are big this year.

3. RUN WAKEUP DRILLS Alert…Alert…Cranky parents make cranky children.

Get in the routine of setting your alarm clock 10 minutes early. Seriously! It may be liberating to be lazy during the summer, but once the strict morning schedule starts there is no excuse for slackers or whiners.

4. CALL THE DOCTOR "Your dog ate your child’s medical records" is no longer a usable excuse. Book their physicals and immunizations well in advance. No one wants to be stuck waiting in a doctor’s office when they can be outside in the fresh air enjoying their last days of summer.

S U RV I VA L T I P S

Only A Parent Could Understand 5. LOSE THE "TECHACHE" Chrome books, ink, passwords-all these technology demands can cause a major headache, but if you keep track of your account info and check off the supplies you need to get rid of, replenish or reboot you will be up and running by homework time.

6. GET ON THE SAME PAGE Did anyone crack open a book yet? Start holding a literary conversation with your little scholar. Whether he is starting kindergarten or she is approaching her senior year connect with your kid through authors and writings of their choice.

7. ELIMINATE ANY LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS Probably not the best time to move homes, potty train, undergo extreme beauty enhancements - cutting your daughter’s hair too short is probably a bad idea too.

Not that I have any experience with the last one. LOL. 8. UNPLUG Child and parent should take a break from their gadgets. Making room for personal contact, playing board games or physical activity can spark up new interests and better communication when the focus quickly transfers from summer freedom to school work.

9. GET PUMPED FOR SCHOOL Nerves may be running high in your house. Your child may be anxious, excited, happy or sad about returning to school. Whatever emotion they are experiencing let them know you are there for them to express themselves to and confide in – no judgments attached.

10. BURN AND BREATHE Release back-to-school steam by sticking with your workout routine. Making sure your baby is ready for the big day is as important as you being mentally and physically prepared. Manage to get in your 30 minutes of running or meditating to aim for a successful day.

Hope Daniels is a Rumson, NJ resident and founder of A New Mom In Town blog – you can read all about her mommy adventures at www.anewmomintown.com. She is a contributing editor for Community Magazine (CM).

Contact our Admissions Team for a summer tour at 732.963.2637 www.ranneyschool.org/visitus FALL OPEN HOUSES OCT 21 & NOV 15

Ranney School L E A D C R E ATE CO NTR I B U T E

Age 3-Grade 12

Tinton Falls, NJ

Trinity Hall Valedictorian Donates Hair & Much More!

By LiliAnn Paras This was supposed to be a simple story about a donation of hair to charity. And then I met Holly Koerwer, and the story became so much more.

Holly, her mother Beth, and I met at the Hudson & Canal Salon in Red Bank shortly before Holly was about to have almost two feet of her hair cut. As she sat in the salon chair, our conversation began with talk about her high school career at Trinity Hall in Tinton Falls, a school for girls which has a serious concentration on a STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). It became increasingly clear that Holly is uniquely talented. Holly was all set to attend a traditional high school when Beth convinced her to attend an information session about the new Trinity Hall. It impressed Holly as “an exciting place to learn” and she bravely changed course and delved into the new curriculum. Holly and her family are grateful that Holly took a chance on entering the inaugural class of Trinity Hall and have no doubt that Trinity Hall sparked her passion for engineering. Holly excelled and was the valedictorian of this year’s class, the first to graduate from Trinity Hall. In her sophomore year, Holly was selected into the She++#INCLUDE Fellowship Program founded

by Stanford University to encourage women to choose computer science as a career. Holly traveled to California and met with former Stanford students. As part of her trip, she also toured Google and Facebook headquarters, and one of the highlights of her trip was meeting Sheryl Sandberg, author, activist, and Chief Operating Officer of Facebook.

That same year, a teacher introduced Holly to 3D printing and Holly transformed her new interest into action. “Because I was fascinated, I was able to convince my parents for my 17th birthday to buy the parts to build a 3D printer. I

46

spent Christmas break putting it together.” This was impressive in itself and even more so after Holly added, “Only after it was assembled, I noticed there were instructions.” Then she told me what she printed. After taking classes in engineering, Holly had become interested in prosthetics. She used her new printer to construct the parts required to assemble ten prosthetic hands, 320 parts in all. Holly seeks to blend technology with community service and in order to expose younger girls to STEM, Holly organized a Hand-A-Thon in her senior year.

She invited 7th and 8th grade girls to participate in assembling the hands. Seventy girls attended the event, and there was even a waiting list.

Holly worked out how to assemble the hands and she set the proper tension for the elastic bands controlling the moving parts. The mechanisms are wrist-driven and the fingers are manipulated through the palm. The hands

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Holly Koerwer (sitting) with her mom, Beth (left) and Hudson & Canal owner Charli Bohm

were donated through e-Nable to benefit children who have missing fingers. In addition to the function of the prosthetic hands, Holly paid close attention to the aesthetics. She designed them to be colorful and has found that the children like the superhero-like look of their prosthetics.

There was so much to talk about, but we did eventually get around to discussing Holly’s donation of her hair to benefit cancer survivors who have lost their hair during chemotherapy.

Holly’s desire to help cancer survivors is especially meaningful because her mother battled breast cancer five years ago and had lost all of her hair.

Back then, Beth and Holly had attended a Breast Cancer Awareness Day at a local restaurant. A woman with a full head of hair approached the then-bald Beth, assuring her that her hair would grow back, just as hers had.

They had a warm conversation, then parted

ways, and in their wildest imagination, neither could have anticipated the timing of recent events. Three years later, the Koerwers built a house in Beach Haven. Beth was visiting the beach for the first time, when her new neighbor greeted her. There was a familiarity and each realized they had met at the breast cancer event. They became friends and Beth knew that her friend had begun cancer treatments again over the years. But, it was not until Beth recently saw her at the beach just weeks before Holly was scheduled to have her haircut, that she learned her friend had once again lost her hair - which just happens to be a perfect color match to Holly’s!

And so, the same woman who had so graciously comforted Beth is now the beneficiary of Holly’s donation.

Although Holly and her sister had donated hair before, this was truly a special donation. Beth delivered the hair to her friend and described, “She and her husband were holding the hair like it was gold. They were so appreciative and in the end, it is a gift to Holly to know the impact it made on a special person’s life.”

The charitable donation was not the only reason Holly needed a summer haircut. Holly was preparing for the six week “Plebe Summer” that would begin her college career at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). All incoming Plebes must have their hair cut military style. The incoming women inductees must

initially wear their hair above the collar. (Later, longer hair may be worn in a bun.) Holly had a whole lot of hair to donate - her prom updo required 111 bobby pins. Yes, she and her friends counted). Charli Bohm, the owner of Hudson & Canal, cut off almost two feet of Holly’s blond hair, yielding two braids, each 22 inches long. Holly was completely composed and unfazed throughout, and in fact opted for a stylish cut shorter than the bob most inductees choose.

At first, the USNA did not appear on Holly’s list of colleges to explore.

But she decided to visit when the USNA kept appearing as a perfect match on the high school’s Naviance search site, and when she set foot on campus, she instantly knew it was the right fit. This summer, Holly and the other inductees will pursue a rigorous training program that will include physical fitness and introduction to all phases of Navy life. She will also devote much of her time to the USNA varsity sailing team. When asked about her goals, Holly said, “My focus will be to major in systems engineering, but I will always be interested in prosthetics in some capacity even if my career takes me on a different path.”

We join Holly’s parents, Joe and Beth and her siblings, Christian, Trevor and Kelly, in wishing all good things for Holly and we look forward to learning about her adventures at the Naval Academy.

St. Catharine Preschool...

Where Children Learn to Play & Play to Learn

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS –

AN INSIDE LOOK

BY CATHY PADILLA

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR *

For children who will be 2 1/2, 3, or 4 years old by 10/1/17

St. Catharine Preschool offers a faith-based early educational program for children who are two and a half through five years of age.

• NJ State Certified • Member National Association for the Education of Young Children • Reggio-Inspired Curriculum

• Project Approach Planning • A Small Student-Teacher Ratio • Loving & Experienced Staff • A Weekly Music Program

Denise Kline, Director

St. Catharine Preschool 108 Middletown Rd, PO Box 655 Holmdel, NJ 07733 www.stcatharine.net/pre school/

732.933.0013 

As a former Admissions Board member of a college I spent many an afternoon pouring over application forms and essays from throngs of hopeful students hoping to receive the much anticipated acceptance package in the mail. Piles of ‘students’ would be placed in front of us in a conference room and we would begin the process of deciding fates. But the decision making process was different from what you might expect.

The piles were separated into applicants who had the necessary qualifications, those who almost had the qualifications or had some, and those who did not have any of the qualifications. The qualifications were numeric in nature, coming down to SAT scores and GPA, and from that the decision process would seem simple. But we were also given lists of students needed at the college. For instance, I remember one semester when we were tasked with finding a cello player. Another time we needed more tennis players.

Many times the list included certain majors or athletes and an applicant in the pile for those who didn’t have the grades would get moved to the acceptance pile.

The most important distinction, however, was whether or not the applicant was well-rounded. The student with a perfect SAT score and 4.0 GPA was not an automatic acceptance if she had no other interests or achievements.

And the student from the ‘almost’ pile who started his own clubs, raised funds for charity, ran marathons, and wrote a very clever essay was often given the benefit of the doubt for his grades and offered a spot in the freshman class.

The same was true for class rank. A student who ranked in the top five of his class but came from a very small school wasn’t given the same advantage as an applicant who was in the top ten percent of a huge graduating class. We on the Admissions Board were also familiar with many of the high schools and took into consideration that a B from an academically challenging high school was the same as an A from a less competitive school.

So what does all this mean for students preparing to apply to college?

48

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

11.

The application process begins your first day in high school. Students who ‘got involved’ their junior year because it would look good on their application were often moved to the ‘maybe’ or ‘no’ piles. From day one a student needs to get involved in something, be it academic, social, athletic, or of the arts. The more the student is involved, the better the chance he or she will become one of the students on the "needed" list.

22.

Grades and scores matter, but they’re not the only consideration. Just because you don’t meet every admissions qualification doesn’t mean you can’t be

accepted at that school. A great essay can go far to tip the scales in your favor. So can your extracurricular activities. The Admissions Board wants to get to know you academically and personally. They’re trying to learn all about the things that make you who you are and what’s important to you. Be sure to tell them in your essay and show them through your activities.

3.

3

If you have a special skill, association, talent, or interest – pursue it. Becoming an interesting person is as important as a good GPA. Colleges want students who will make their student body successful and diversified.

4.

4

When applying for a ‘reach’ school – one where you don’t meet all the necessary qualifications – be sure to point out areas where you stand out or areas where you can explain. For instance, mention your stellar class rank at a school where 98% of students go on to college. Or explain in your essay why your grades slumped during sophomore year. Just remember to always maintain a positive and pro-active voice in all correspondence.

at RCDS...

We Mold Minds

ATI

NG

90

Y

RS

CE

BR

EA

Please join Freeholder Director Lillian Burry, the Colts Neck Township Committee and the Colts Neck Historical Preservation Committee on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. for the 16th Anniversary of 9/11 at the Colts Neck September 11th Memorial behind Town Hall overlooking the pond.

LE

Save the Date

Nursery through Grade 8 35 Bellevue Avenue . Rumson, NJ 07760 732.842.0527 . www.rcds.org

KIND . HONEST . RESPONSIBLE . RESPECTFUL

Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids!

Considering a Graduate Degree?

STORY Michael A. Palladino, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Graduate Studies at Monmouth University

and increased earning potential, but it’s a buffer to unemployment. And across every discipline we are seeing that leadership training is one of the greatest values and most in-demand requirements.

When evaluating graduate programs there are several things to consider beyond the subject matter of the particular program. Will you get credit for your work experience?

For example, requirements for GMAT or GRE test waivers vary for different schools and programs, but the key factors to apply are generally work experience, undergraduate GPA, or having earned a prior graduate degree.

Since many graduate students are often juggling working and going back to school, programs that offer hybrid and online class formats, evening and weekend formats that accommodate professionals’ busy schedules are often key factors in the decision. Also, since graduate programs are often used to fine-tune expertise for one’s desired career trajectory, it’s good to consider degree programs that offer specialized tracks or concentrations.

MBA degrees are still the gold standard for those focused on business leadership and are now required in many industries to be considered for management positions. At Monmouth University’s Leon Hess Business School, for example, students choose from traditional and accelerated formats and can select an optional concentration in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing or Real Estate.

F

or many professionals a graduate degree represents an opportunity to pivot in their careers. You may be returning to school after raising a family, ready to dive into a new area of employment that interests you, or eager to pursue a leadership position after a career spent working in the field. Whatever your reason, the right graduate program can help you reach your goals. Not only is a graduate degree a gateway to future employment

50

Some students pursue a master’s in a field different from their undergraduate degree to create unique skill sets to pursue a new avenue in their career.

We have had students in our Criminal Justice program that are police officers with many years of active duty in the field. They have chosen to return to pursue their master’s degree to learn budgeting and forecasting skills, and how to leverage their field experience to take on a leadership role. Students with a bachelor’s degree in biology, for example, have returned to earn their master’s in Computer Science, Business or Communication.

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Graduate studies do not always involve pursuing a full degree; there are a number of specialized certification programs that provide a less expensive option, with a shorter commitment.

Certification programs allow students to take courses at their own pace, and with so many options, there may be one perfectly aligned with a student’s career aspirations. The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management and Communication is just one example of a defined “gainful employment” program.

There are similar options for Accounting, Forensic Nursing, Teaching of Children with Autism, Professional Counseling, and Play and Expressive Therapy to name just a few.

While many employers have cut back on tuition reimbursement programs, we have seen an increase in cohort working partnerships and strategic relationships. Monmouth University has partnered with the Hackensack Meridian Health System for MBA and DNP programs. Medical personnel are often incentivized to pursue advanced degrees, which benefits both the employee and employer.

Regardless of the industry, market demand drives graduate programs, and Monmouth’s new Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program (EdD) is a prime example. We worked closely with the Monmouth County Superintendents’ Roundtable to develop the concept and curriculum for the program and several of the principals and superintendents will serve as teaching faculty for the inaugural class this fall.

Whether starting a new career, preparing for a leadership role, or retooling to shift gears to a specific area of interest, the universal goal for professionals who opt to pursue a graduate degree is career advancement.

With the number of growing specialty areas in today’s economy for employees with advanced degrees, and the positions in various industries that now require them, there has never been a better time to go “back to school”.

NOW REGISTERING FOR FALL! Part Time & Full Time Programs Available! (with Full Day Kindergarten & Enrichment)

OHA Class of 2017 (Photo Credit: Annette Jenkins Photography)

OAK HILL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2017 ACCEPTED INTO RECORD NUMBER OF TOP SCHOOLS In June, the Class of 2017 graduated from Oak Hill Academy at the annual graduation ceremony held in the Scire Student Activities Center. Their guest speaker, Steve Ferrara, is an Oak Hill alumni and member of the Board. He spoke about all of the fine preparation the Oak Hill students have and the positive journeys they have in front of them. This was certainly true based on the number of acceptances and choices the Class of 2017 had after a very productive and fulfilling school year.

The OHA Class of 2017 had many things to be proud of during this past year. The academic team won awards at the Christian Brothers Academy Math Contest, was the highest achieving Private/Parochial school at the nationally recognized Math Counts competition during the regional round, and earned team trophies at the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (M.A.S.T.) jeopardy style academic competitions. Eighth grader Nicholas Geissler received a perfect paper in the National Latin Exam Level 1 test. These are just a few of the highlights that the Class of 2017 brought to the table this year. It was due to their strength that they had so many options to continue their academic careers.

With a graduating class of 50, Oak Hill Academy graduates will be going to over 20 different high schools. This class was accepted to many high schools so there were some choices to be made. Oak Hill had a record 14 acceptances into the very prestigious County Vocational Programs such as BioTech, High Tech, Allied Health, Communications and M.A.S.T., and another seven into the Freehold Regional Specialized Programs such as Law & Public Service, Medical Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, and Fine & Performing Arts. The school’s largest acceptances were to the parochial schools in the area and that totaled 47!

Finally, in addition to their public school districts, students earned the right to attend the following private schools: Peddie, Pingry, Phillips Exeter, and Ranney School.

Congratulations to all these fine graduates!

Open Year Round - 7AM to 7PM Serving Children 6 Weeks through 6 Years Old Secured Building on Acre r State-of-the-Art Equipment Summeith w p Hot Lunch Program m Ca und In-Gro ing Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certified Staff m Swim l Homework and Tutoring Program Poo Developmentally Appropriate Curriculums Special Events & Trips Recognized as a "Grow NJ Kids Program" All Teachers are Certified Extra-Curricular Activities To arrange a tour, call us at 732.888.1919 Email us at holmdelpc@gmail.com  /HolmdelPreschool Visit us at HolmdelPreschool.net today!

LET US SAVE YOUR TEETH Dr. Wayne A. Aldredge

Advanced Treatment for Gum Disease & Loose or Missing Teeth

Dental Implants (All-on-4®) One-Visit Gum Correction (Pinhole®) Advanced Laser Treatment (LANAP®) Gum and Bone Restoration Second Opinions Board Certified * Comfort Focused * Sedation Available

Periodontics & Implant Dentistry 999 Palmer Ave Suite 1 Holmdel, NJ 07733 www.isaveteeth.com

Call Today for a Consultation!

732-671-7100

Dr. Wayne A. Aldredge, 2016 President of the American Academy of Periodontology

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

51

Back to School Tips for a Successful Year

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shares many health and safety tips for making the transition from summer break back to the classroom an easy one for students.

For a complete list you can visit AAP. org. Here are some helpful highlights.

Making the First Day of School Easier • If your child seems nervous, remind him or her that there are probably a lot of students who are uneasy about going back to school. This may be at any age. Teachers know that students are nervous and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone feels as comfortable as possible.

• Point out the positive aspects of starting school to create positive anticipation about the first day. Your child will see old friends and meet new ones. Refresh his or her positive memories about previous years, when he or she may have returned home after the first day with high spirits because of a good time.

• Find another child in the neighborhood with whom your student can walk to school or ride on the bus.

• If it is a new school for your child, attend any available orientations and take an opportunity to tour the school before the first day.

• If you feel it is needed, drive your child (or walk with him or her) to school and pick him or her up on the first day.

Eating at School • Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast function better.

They do better in school, and have better concentration and more energy.

• Most schools regularly send schedules of cafeteria menus home and/or have them posted on the school’s website.

With this advance information, you can plan on packing lunch on the days when the main course is one your child prefers not to eat.

• Many school districts have plans which allow you to pay for meals through an online account. Your child will get a card to “swipe” at the register.

This is a convenient way to handle school meal accounts.

• Look into what is offered inside and outside of the cafeteria, including vending machines, a la carte, school stores, snack carts, and fundraisers held during the school day.

• Each 12-ounce soft drink contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. Drinking just one can of soda a day increases a child’s risk of obesity by 60%. Choose healthier options (such as water and appropriately sized juice and low-fat dairy products) to send in your child’s lunch.

Developing Good Homework & Study Habits • Create an environment that is conducive to doing homework starting at a young age. Children need a consistent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that is quiet, without distractions, and promotes study.

• Schedule ample time for homework; build this time into choices about participation in after school activities.

• Establish a household rule that the TV and other electronic distractions stay off during homework time.

• Supervise computer and Internet use.

• By high school, it’s not uncommon for teachers to ask students to submit

52

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

homework electronically and perform other tasks on a computer. If your child doesn’t have access to a computer or the Internet at home, work with teachers and school administration to develop appropriate accommodations.

• Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do your child’s homework for him or her.

• Take steps to help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue, and brain fatigue while studying. It may be helpful to close the books for a few minutes, stretch, and take a break periodically when it will not be too disruptive.

• If your child is struggling with a particular subject, speak with your child’s teacher for recommendations on how you or another person can help your child at home or at school. If you have concerns about the assignments your child is receiving, talk with his or her teacher.

• If your child is having difficulty focusing on or completing homework, discuss this with your child’s teacher, school counselor, or health care provider.

• For general homework problems that cannot be worked out with the teacher, a tutor may be considered.

• Some children need help organizing their homework. Checklists, timers, and parental supervision can help overcome homework problems.

• Some children may need help remembering their assignments. Work with your child and his or her teacher to develop an appropriate way to keep track of his or her assignments--such as an assignment notebook.

• Establish a good sleep routine.

Insufficient sleep is associated with lower academic achievement in middle school, high school and college, as well as higher rates of absenteeism and tardiness. The optimal amount of sleep for most adolescents (13 to 18 years of age) is in the range of 8 to 10 hours per night.

Located at 273 Route 34 | Suite 705 Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Specializing in: Orthodontics for Adolescents & Adults

732.761.9700 Visit us at

Invisalign & Invisalign | Teen

www.dryoungortho.com

Early (Interceptive) Orthodontics

Convenient Office Hours Flexible Payment Options

FREE Initial Consultation or Second Opinion

Dr. John Young has been creating beautiful smiles in Monmouth County since 1993. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry (summa cum laude). A member of the Regional Cleft Palate Center. Dr. Young is on staff and a teaching instructor at Monmouth Medical Center and Jersey Shore Medical Center. Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics (N.J. Spec. permit #3855)

Now Offering Botox® & Juvederm® fillers!

PORTRAITS • FASHION • COMMERCIAL

melissaamorelliphotog raphy.com

908.692.1796 amorelliphotog raphy@gmail.com

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

53

DIVORCE TALK: COLLEGE COSTS

Peter C. Paras

is a shareholder in the Family Law Firm of Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C. Selected as "Super Lawyer"

by NJ Monthly 2006 – 2017.

Included in Best Lawyers in America 2015 - 2017 For more information please see the firm’s website at www.par-law.com.

The information in this article is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice you should consult your attorney.

BY P E T E R C . PA R A S , E S Q.

The ever increasing cost of post high school

their children to have every advantage, but

education, whether college, vocational school

also prefer the other parent to shoulder

or something else, is a serious concern for

the greater financial burden?

many parents today. It is an extraordinary

circumstances

cost that many divorcing parents of teenagers

obligation to contribute to their child’s

must give serious consideration.

educational expenses.

both

parents

In most have

On the other hand,

College costs include the more obvious

both parents (whether custodial or non-

expenses – tuition, room and board, books

custodial) have the right to consultation

and required fees.

about and a say in the choice of school and

Nowadays, however,

the list of often included expenses also encompasses SAT/ACT review courses and

the costs they can afford.

Typically the custodial parent is most

registration fees, transportation to and from

directly

college several times per year, trips to visit

selection

colleges the student is considering applying

generally is more daily contact with the child

to and application fees. Sometimes college

and often a greater exposure to the child’s

coaches, computers and study abroad are

thoughts and plans about college. It is this

added to the list.

parent’s duty to provide the non-custodial

Most parents want the best for their children, but who pays when both want

involved process

in

the

(not

initial

college

always).

There

parent with all the information she/he has access to. It is both parents’ duty to

Bonnie M.S. Reiss

Selected as “Super Lawyer” by NJ Monthly 2006 - 2017

Peter C. Paras

Selected as “Super Lawyer” by NJ Monthly 2006 - 2017 Included in Best Lawyers in America 2015 - 2017

Patricia E. Apy

2015 ABA Grassroots Advocacy Award recipient

Michael J. Fleres Elissa A. Perkins 2 Bridge Avenue • The Galleria Suite 601 • Red Bank, NJ 07701 Tel: 732.219.9000 • Fax: 732.219.9020

www.par-law.com

Celebrating 21 Years of Professionalism *Named by peer selection to the 2017 list of “Best Law Firms” in U.S.News-Best Lawyers, family law, Metro Tier 2.

A Professional Corporation For The Practice of Family Law 54

an

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com



THE FINEST HOMES DESERVE communicate with each other and the child about the selection process and how much each can afford to contribute.

Of course, the child has obligations, too. The prospective college student must be diligent and serious about his/her studies. He/she must apply

THE FINEST MARKETING. GoinG to the ends of the earth to sell your home.

Call me today for information on our Luxury and EXIT Elite International Program.

for financial aid. Often a child is expected to work during the summer to help defray costs and to take loans which will be repaid in the future.

How

much

each

parent

contributes

and

how much a child must earn and/or borrow is dependent on a multitude of factors. Among them are the parents’ respective incomes, assets, and liabilities, the child’s ability to contribute to the educational expenses, the child’s relationship with each parent and, of course, the costs associated with the schools the child is considering.

When a child is estranged from a parent from whom a contribution to college costs is sought, the

Holmdel

Middletown You ca n count on me to deliver the r esults you wa nt a nd deserve.

◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆

Ja nice Troia no Brok er A ssoci ate ◆ Office M a nager

cell: 732-306 -6397 ◆ Office: 732-946 -20 0 0 Ja niceT@EXITR ealt yEC.com

reasons for the estrangement take on significance.

Is the child difficult and unappreciative? Did the custodial parent alienate the child from the other parent? Did the non-custodial parent cause the alienation from the child? In several family court cases, conspiracy-like behavior between the child and the custodial parent to distance the other parent from the child’s life resulted in no cost contribution from the alienated parent. However, when the parent’s own bad behavior causes the rift, the alienated parent will likely be required to contribute.

Another important factor is the age of the child at the time the parents are getting divorced.

When the children are younger than fifteen or sixteen the issue is usually too speculative to resolve in a concrete way and must be postponed.

Will the children’s grades qualify them for college? Which college? How much will it cost when they are college age? What will the parents’ respective financial abilities be at the time? When college is more imminent, these questions can be answered and the allocation of responsibility can be determined.

Holmdel

SPOTLIGHT REALTOR® OF THE MONTH :

Dina Wolfe

57 E Main Street ◆ Holmdel ◆ NJ ◆ 07733

877-778-3948 ◆ Info@EXITRealtyEC.com www.EXITRealtyEastCoast.com

www.WhatIsTheValueOfMy.House

Holmdel 8U Wins Division Championship The Holmdel boys travel baseball team won the 2017 8U Central Shore division championship!

Holmdel finished the regular season 6-3 and received a third seed in the playoffs. Their first game was against Cage Academy, whom they beat twice during the season (13-7 and 9-3). But this was not an easy victory. After trailing 5-1 in the bottom of the 4th inning, Holmdel put up five runs to take the lead for good, winning 7-5.

This never-give-up attitude and momentum was carried into the next round against second seeded Manalapan, a team Holmdel lost to earlier in the season (7-2). Holmdel scored four runs in the first inning and continued to pour it on with a 10-0 mercy win in four innings.

The championship game vs. the number one seed Brick Bulldogs was a game of redemption as the Bulldogs beat the Hornets (9-5) in the regular season opener. Tension was thick as the game featured a few early lead changes but Holmdel pulled away with five runs in the 4th and in dramatic fashion closed the game with a bases loaded strike out winning the contest 12-6.

The coaches, parents and families are all very proud of the boys’ accomplishment and wish them continued success!

Local Business Groups Attend “Day at the Races" The Colts Neck Business Association (CNBA), along with the Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce and the Eatontown Industrial Park Association (EIPA), attended a “Day at the Races” at Monmouth Park on July 14, 2017. The local business groups had an afternoon of networking, lunch and horseracing. This annual event between the three chambers, now in its fifth year, couldn’t be possible without the hard work of Anna Mayer (EIPA), Sue Fitzpatrick (CNBA), Anna Appolonia (CNBA), and Nancy Kleiberg (Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce).

Left to right: Denise Boglioli, Ted Friedli, Roe Desaro

Anna Appolonia, Greg Calderaro, Kymberly Mate, Glen J, Dalakian, Kristen Rimek, Alexis Keller, Sue Fitzpatrick

Left to right: Jessica Baguchinsky, Gabrielle Russo, Chris Ryan, Nick Dolan, Aaron Levine, Jennifer Marini, Tim Stroebel

Chris Ryan, Anna Mayer, Aaron Levine, Rose Stilletti, Brian Aitkens, Debra Greta

Kurt Scheffler, Jane Stanko, Ed Johnson, Bev Beveridge, Kathy Buchan

Colts Neck Business Association Announces Upcoming Summer Happenings August 16th Join in for Colts Neck Business Association’s Networking event on the patio at Trump National Golf Course from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Light fare will be served and a cash bar. Mingle and foster new connections while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Cost for non-members is $20, free to CNBA members.

September 20th Be sure to join in at CNBA’s 8th Annual Pig Roast on September 20, 2017. Always a fun time – bring your spouse, your friends, and your coworkers – all are invited! Enjoy live music & delicious fare – doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit coltsneckbusiness.org.

56

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Come Visit Us at Our New Location at 340 Route 34, Suite 112 in Colts Neck!

www.DEFALCOREALTY.com

Call Now For A Complimentary Market Analysis

732.845.3200

ROBERT DEFALCO

Serving Staten Island, Brooklyn, and New Jersey

Licensed in NY & NJ Broker/Owner

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Colts Neck | $1,650,000

Colts Neck | $1,099,999

Holmdel | $1,349,000

Holmdel | $779,900

6 Bedrooms, 5 Full, 1 Half Baths 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full, 1 Half Baths 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths Sits on 1.59 acres. Guest suite with full Privacy and elegance with this Custom Curb appeal galore welcomes you bath on first floor.

Built Brick Center Hall Colonial retreat home to ''The Vineyard'' neighborhood. on 3.45 wooded acres.

4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths Majestic Hill Top Custom home provides privacy with this tranquil open floor plant retreat.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

JUST LISTED

Freehold | $899,000

Middletown | $1,053,791

Middletown | $729,990

Aberdeen | $423,500

4 Bedrooms, 3 Full, 1 Half Baths Monmouth County living at its best, built by K. Hovnanian. A true commuter's delight!

5 Bedrooms, 3 Full, 1 Half Baths No amenity was missed in this home.

Private oasis, complete with in-ground pool and spacious deck.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths Expanded ranch with perfect floor plan situated within the sought after Strathmore section.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Full, 1 Half Baths Magnificent full brick front home with 4500+ sq. ft. of living space.

Conveniently located minutes from Rte 18, Rte 9, and the GSP.

Giovanni Randazzo

Elaine Kong-Gee

Sales Associate Licensed in NY/NJ 2014 Elite President's Award Winner NJ Realtors® Cir. of Excellence 2016 Award Winner Platinum 646.533.4299

Sales Associate 2015 President's Award Winner NJ Realtors® Cir. of Excellence 2016 Award Winner Silver 732.241.7509

Debra Annunziata Sales Associate Cert/Lic Appraiser 2014 Award Winner NJ Realtors® Cir. of Excellence 2016 Award Winner Bronze 718.757.9979

Nancy Galatro Sales Associate Licensed in NY & NJ 2014 President's Award NJ Realtors® Cir. of Excellence 2016 Award Winner Bronze 917.975.5212

Janice Rizzo

Lillian LoRusso

Connie DeMaio

Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate 2014 Chairman's Award Resident of Holmdel for 2016 Award Winner NJ Realtors® Cir. of 20 years 631.747.7048 Excellence 2016 Award 908.489.1005 Winner Bronze CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017 57 732.757.7949

Airport Plaza, the perfect location for your business.

Space Available

Monmouth County’s Kept SecretBest7 32-7Kept Secret BestMonmouth Kept Secret BestCounty’s 731.888.7733 39 - 070 0 Monmouth County’s

888-381-2251

Zem’s Security

732-739-1212

YOUR BEST ELECTRONIC SOURCE

732-264-3903

731.888.7733

Airport Plaza Bar & Liquors 732-264-2080

732-264-2233

Jonathan Caspi, PHD

theeasyfamily.com

732-264-2080

732-245-0847

732-217-3521 732-497-7510 Retail & Office Space Available 732-739-3010

your community your magazine 848.456.1071

Kazia's Asian

848.456.1070 732.739.8689

732.344.6126 732-217-3037

JEWISH CAUCUS

rhaaronson@gmail.com

Doug Lane Studios 732-264-4307

Red Oak Grill 732-335-9360

Frank Giammarino 732- 566-0523

Sandra M. Krampel, CPA, PC 732-837-4019

Chamber of Commerce 732-462-3030

Dupree

732-264-8855

Photography

JERSEY COIN

SHOWCASE, Inc 732.264.5861 | 732.264.2531

HAIR PHILOSOPHY (732) 344-2191 1364 Rt. 36, Hazlet, NJ 07730

Residential Home Funding Intercontinental Capital Group 732-455-9532 732-217-3521

Hazlet Business Owners Association

732-984-7490

Coming Soon! Hazlet Farmer’s Market “Something for Everyone”

Do-Terra Oils 609-232-2598

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH & 12TH We’re clearing out the barn with fantastic savings on seasonal giftware and decorations including Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, pottery, garden products, lanterns, candles, statuary, bird feeders and much, much more! Most items will be 50-75% off for incredible savings! Two days only. Everything tagged must go.

Mark your calendar and get ready to save!

2170 Highway 35 • Holmdel, NJ Phone: 732-264-0256 • Web: www.dearbornmarket.com Hours: Sunday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm

Remembering Daniel Baldassare Colts Neck residents were stunned and saddened upon hearing of the loss of Daniel Baldassare, 20, among the 16 service members killed on July 10, 2017. Mayor Russell Macnow spoke about the tragedy during the July 12th meeting of the Colts Neck Township Committee.

“We are a small town of about 10,000 people and unfortunately we have lost one of our own,” Macnow said.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic passing of our resident, 2015 Colts Neck High School graduate and United States Marine Dan Baldassare. We remain available to assist the family in any way possible.”

A moment of silence was observed for Dan and the other service members who perished in the flight. After consulting with officers at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, Macnow directed all flags in the municipality to be flown at half-staff until further notice.

Dan had wanted to be a Marine since he was a young boy and was serving as a Crewmaster on the KC-130 air tanker. Described by friends and neighbors as patriotic and caring, Dan was active in youth football and went on to play for the Cougars’ high school team. After the crash, a marine sergeant guarded the Baldassare home to give the family privacy.

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian Burry honored the young resident. “Our Colts Neck native son, U.S. Marine Crewmaster Daniel Baldassare, gave his life in service to his country. As a long-time resident and former Mayor of Colts Neck, I feel this loss personally. Words cannot fully express how grateful we are for this young man’s service and how proud we Colts Neck residents are to have counted him among our best and brightest citizens. We keep the Baldassare family in our thoughts and prayers.”

The 15 Marines and a Navy sailor were killed in a military plane crash in a soybean field in Itta Bena, Mississippi.

The plane is used to refuel aircraft in flight and to transport cargo and troops. Six of the marines and the sailor were from an elite Marine Raider battalion at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Nine, including Dan, were based out of Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York, home of a Marine Aerial Refueling and Transport Squadron. The Community Magazine family offers our deepest sympathy to the Baldassare family and wishes comfort for Dan’s friends. Godspeed, Dan. Thank you for your service.

Colts Neck Lions Membership Drive You’re invited to join the Colts Neck Lions Club at its membership drive on Monday, August 14, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Huddy’s Inn – dinner is FREE to all guests. During the drive, the Lions will be informing you of all the wonderful things the Club does for the community, as well all the upcoming events. It is a great way for you to learn more about the club and the members. Did we also mention that dinner is on them?!

Colts Neck Lions’ motto is “We Serve” – the Club was formed in 1969 and has been serving the Colts Neck community ever since. Lions volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need, wherever they are.

To RSVP, contact Justin Lotano at 732.616.4747 or Justin.lotano@wfadvisors.com by August 11th as spots are limited.

Colts Neck Senior Citizens, Inc. Celebrates 50th Anniversary The 50th Anniversary of the Colts Neck Senior Citizens, Inc. was celebrated in style last month.

Over 100 people had a wonderful time at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck commemorating this happy occasion. They were treated to a delicious array of food – all expertly prepared by Chef Peter DeCeli.

Colts Neck Township Committeeman JP Bartolomeo, who always gives reports on town happenings at the monthly meetings, was there to greet everyone. Several lucky people won door prizes from Colts Neck restaurants.

Any Colts Neck resident over the age of 55 is welcome to join in the fun that this active organization provides. To learn more or to join, contact President, Jack Coppola at 732.933.0720.

Former President, John Walsh with wife, Kathleen and member, Donna McGuigan

60

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Pat Nardi, founder of Colts Neck Senior Citizens, Inc. with President Jack Coppola

Specializing in the Elegant Country Home : Your Choice : “Town

or

Country”

COLTS NECK This 7,000 sq ft home defies description! Some features - interior atrium with water fountain, elevator, curved stair case, 5 FP, 4 bedroom suites with baths, 5 zone heat/air, state-of-the-art kitchen with butlers pantry, detached 3 car garage w/ studio potential & lovely gardens Asking $2,218,000

COLTS NECK Country living at its Best! 7 Acre Historic Swan Pond Farm is an exceptional find with pond, pastures, stream, & flowering trees.

Detached garage with a Studio, Barn, 3 Paddocks, Tack Rm. Sep Green House.

Potential 3 acre building lot fronting on Big Beech.

Asking $2,000,000

Lillian G. Burry Broker/Owner

OU R E X PE RT ISE IS OU R SIGNAT U R E

179 Route 537 • Colts Neck, New Jersey 07 722

Of f ice: 732.462.6888 • w w w.coltsneckrealty.com

THIS KITCHEN COULD BE YOURS for only $199 a month!

Schedule a Consultation 732-650-0600 HEART OF THE HOME KITCHENS 30 Nixon Lane Unit 1A, Edison, NJ 08837 www.hearthomekitchens.com

See our Houzz page

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

61

Pete & Penny Leal of Holmdel

Enzo Parisi of Manalapan

Gizmo Bettigole of Lincroft

Percy Robert Cataneo of Colts Neck

Baci Bellisario of Colts Neck

Riley Costanzo of Lincroft

#CMPetCelebs 62

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Buddy Krol of Holmdel

ZaiZai Smith of Holmdel

Churchill Bivians of Colts Neck

Richey Krol of Holmdel

Odin & Colby Ross of Colts Neck

Your pet can be a celebrity too! Send their photos to: info@communitymagazinenj.com

Four Sisters Winery COLTS NECK LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH AT 7:00 P.M.

Join us as we welcome author/historian Rick Geffken to discuss his current book, Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore. The Jersey shore was once a famous vacation destination featuring grand hotels and amusement parks. Many of these treasures are gone today but the memories linger on. Mr. Geffken will share stories and rarely seen photos from these days gone by. Registration is requested.

Essential Oils: Reinventing Healthcare THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT 7:00 P.M. If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils provide plants with protection against environmental threats and play a role in plant pollination. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and healthcare practices. Join us for an informative session on essential oils by presenters El McCarthy and Katie Hunt.

Katie is a health and wellness educator at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls. El worked in the pharmaceuticals industry for years marketing prescription medicines. Registration is requested.

Open 6 days a Week ��am - 6pm, closed Wednesdays Open Saturdays from ��am - 8pm with live music from �pm - �pm Free Wine Tastings Daily, Tours on Weekends Perfect Location for Your Next Special Occasion!

U P C O M I N G S PE C I A L E V E N T S :

AUG �TH: BBQ Sunday 12-5 live music by Shoresyde Duo AUG �TH: Barefoot Grape Stomping $35 pp

AUG ��TH: BBQ Sunday 12-5 featuring Cosby Gibson

AUG ��TH: Murder Mystery Dinner 4-7pm - Reservations required

AUG ��TH & 20TH: Vintage North Jersey Wine & Food Festival 12-5 AUG ��TH: BBQ Sunday 12-5 music by Chris Eckert Duo

PL E ASE C A L L OR G O ONL INE FOR MOR E INFOR M AT ION ON A L L EV EN TS ���-���-���� | foursisterswinery.com �8� COUN T Y ROA D ���, BELV IDER E , NJ ��8��

Serving Central Jersey Family Owned and Operated Since 1979

AUGUST SPECIAL CHILDREN’S EVENTS REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Summer Reading Club Completion Party AUGUST 9TH AT 4:00 P.M.

Books, Building, and the World with Magician Bob Conrad Celebrate the end of the summer reading club with magic, puppets, and ventriloquism!

Read to Peaches, our Therapy Dog

DAVID J. SPADER Quality Roofing, LLC Fully Insured NJ LIC # 13VH000381600

732.577.9494

AUGUST 16TH AT 4:00 P.M. Bring a favorite book or choose one from our shelves. She wants to hear your reading voices!

LEGO® Club AUGUST 23RD AT 4:00 P.M. Hear a LEGO® story and make your own LEGO® creation. Save a memory of your design on Mom's or Dad’s smartphone

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

RESIDENTIAL ROOFING SPECIALIST - NO SUBCONTRACTORS Roof Replacement | Roof Repairs Skylight Replacement | Copper Chimney Flashing Colts Neck, NJ www.davidspaderroofing.com

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

63

More than 85 years of dedication, passion, integrity and professionalism.

Areas of Practice: Bankruptcy Civil Litigation Commercial Litigation Commercial Real Estate Community Association Law Construction Defect Creditors’ Rights Criminal Defense

Municipal Court Defense Municipal Law Personal Injury Real Property Tax Appeals Residential Real Estate

DUI Employment Law Finance & Banking Intellectual Property Land Use & Zoning Matrimonial & Family Medical Malpractice Mortgage Banking

Wills, Trusts & Estates

A commitment to excellence. A commitment to people.

Ocean, NJ 732.922.1000

Princeton, NJ 609.751.5551

Woodland Park, NJ 973.247.9000

www.ansellgrimm.com

Newtown, Pa. 267.757.8792

White Plains, NY 800.569.3886

Day at the Races Join American Legion Raritan Post 23 of Keyport for a Fun-Filled Day at Monmouth Park

Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12:00 PM Rain or Shine!

to Benefit The Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center

CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION invites you to participate in its 16th annual “An Evening in the Vineyards”, which will take place on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus.

Proceeds will benefit The Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center, the largest and most comprehensive such facility in New Jersey. Your contributions directly help those living with MS.

Don’t miss out on this widely attended event this is not your ordinary wine tasting! Guests will enjoy over 70 fine wines & spirits with an array of hors d’oeuvres and good eats to complement them.

Enjoy games, raff le prizes and other fun as well.

Wine enthusiasts can add on the Gordon Stillwell Tasting Room to try four to six exclusive wines from Napa Valley, in addition to all of those in the main area. There will be small group seatings where you can learn about the vineyard, the grapes and why Holmdel resident Carol Stillwell chose these particular wines to feature at the event. These wines are often not wines you can buy in any store!

To join the event committee, sponsor the event, donate items to the auction or receive more information, contact Paula LeBlanc, Special Events Coordinator at 732.294.7099 or email pleblanc@ centrastate.com.

$35.00 per person (under 12 free) Price includes entry, food, beverages, program & pen and picnic area.

Ticket payment can be made at the Post Lounge, located at 81 W Front St, Keyport by Saturday, September 1, 2017.

Need More Info?

Call Ed at 718.938.0819 between 1:00 and 4:00 PM

64

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Like us on Facebook!  /CommunityMagNJ

Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund Receives $1,500 Donation from Eatontown’s Circle BMW

Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway

The British Invasion Years

SEP 16

Circle BMW’s President, Tom DeFelice, second from left, presented Marion Zilinski, center, with a check. Mrs. Zilinski was joined by fund board members, Annie Stattel, left, and Edie Legg, right. Circle BMW’s Vice President and General Counsel, Thomas DeFelice, III was also on hand at the presentation.

SEP 22

OCT 25

OCT 13

Ailey II

THE LT. DENNIS W. ZILINSKI, II MEMORIAL

FUND recently received a check in the amount of $1,500

Tony Danza: Standards and Stories

from Circle BMW in Eatontown. Every year prior to Memorial Day, Circle BMW selects a local military-related

NOV 4

organization and contributes an amount based on car sales during the holiday weekend. Circle BMW selected the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund as its 2017 Memorial Day Honoree.

OCT 27

“We are grateful for Circle BMW and Tom DeFelice’s

generosity to support our mission to provide support to our servicemen/women who have served our country for more than 15 years for the war on terrorism,” said

The Everly Brothers Experience

Candid Camera’s 8 Decades of Smiles! With Peter Funt Vienna Boys Choir

NOV 9

Marion Zilinski, co-founder of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund.

Circle BMW President Tom DeFelice said, “Like many

military families who have lost a loved one, the Zilinskis

DEC 14

Arlo Guthrie Re:Generation Tour

have turned their tragedy into helping active military personnel, as well as wounded soldiers upon their return home, by shipping needed items to troops overseas, furnishing prosthetics and service dogs to veterans and so much more. The Zilinskis have worked tirelessly to positively impact so many deserving people and we at Circle BMW applaud them.”

DeFelice added, “We are pleased to make this donation

in honor of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II and wish to thank his parents, Dennis and Marion, for keeping their son’s spirit

MAR 21

Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope

Peter Yarrow

MAY 11

alive and supporting our military.”

Group discounts available P For the complete 2017-2018 performance schedule, visit

grunincenter.org

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

Box Office Hours P Mon.-Fri. P 10:00am-5:00pm 732.255.0500 P College Drive P Toms River P NJ

65

The Hannah Duffy Foundation

By Susan Murphy

The Hannah Duffy Foundation was established to honor the memory of a sweet, kind, spirited young girl, Hannah Rose, who died on September 26, 2013 at the age of 14.

In late September 2012, she was diagnosed with two types of brain cancer - anaplastic astrocytoma and gliomatosis cerebri, both highly aggressive malignant tumors.

Hannah’s family chose to face their devastating loss with courage and determination.

They made it their mission to continue her legacy through funding for pediatric brain cancer research and scholarship programs.

Hannah was born on March 18, 1999. Her mother Susan Funck shared that Hannah was always curious and filled with a zest for life.

When Hannah was six, she and her family moved to Tinton Falls.

“She, u n f o r t u n a t e l y, passed away in September of what would have been her freshman year in high school,” said her mother. Although there is sadness, she feels it is important that people know what a full life Hannah led before she died.

Mrs. Funck shared a few of the things Hannah enjoyed. “Hannah was always a daredevil and would try anything at least once! She was a pretty incredible skateboarder and we used to take her to the skate park in Long Branch quite often.

Most of the riders were boys but she had no fear and definitely gave them a run for their money. One of our best memories was when she was about 12. We were at the skatepark and she dropped into the bowl.

The boys that were there couldn’t believe that ‘a girl’ was able to drop into the bowl and skate! It was pretty awesome and still makes me smile thinking about it.”

Hannah loved spending time with her friends.

She was a true friend who was loyal and kindhearted to all. “She and her besties were always together. They went through a ‘baking’ phase where they would bake cakes, cookies and all sorts of crazy stuff.

She was very creative but not the cleanest of bakers.

When they were done, our kitchen was always a disaster, with flour and sugar everywhere!” her mother shared.

H a n n a h began playing soccer at age five and it became one of her greatest passions.

She played on both her school and travel teams. Mrs. Funck noted that Hannah was a natural athlete, and excelled at every sport she attempted, whether it was soccer, field hockey, skateboarding, or snowboarding.

A very special person in Hannah’s life was her baby brother, Robbie, whom she loved dearly. Hannah told her mother that

ever since she was five her birthday wish upon blowing out her candles was to have a baby brother. “Their bond was something special, an eternal bond. Shortly before she died, she said to me, ‘Robbie is your gift because God knew he was going to need me back too soon.’ She made me promise to raise him with a smile, and to make sure he always knows how much she loved him,” shared her mother. Hannah also asked that a large picture of her be put over her brother’s bed so she was the first face he saw in the morning and the last one he saw at night. In that way she felt he would know how much she loved him.

Hannah was truly wise beyond her years.

Despite hospital stays and treatments, she had decided to live the remainder of her life as “normal” as possible. This included hanging out with her friends, being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society, attending the eighth grade dance and graduating with her friends. She played with her brother and even managed to challenge her mom as every teenager does. Throughout her journey of battling cancer, she had insisted upon honesty from the doctors and her family. Hannah faced what she knew was coming with dignity and grace. In her year-long battle with brain cancer, she never allowed the cancer to touch her spirit or her soul; never gave up fighting; and did not let cancer define her. When her friends visited in the hospital, Hannah had “marching orders” for them. She told her best friends to wear pink stilettos to her memorial service and put a big “H” on the heels of their shoes, which would be visible when they kneeled in church. She asked her friends to embroider her name into their prom and wedding dresses so that she could be there with them. When Hannah left the hospital for the last time to be at home with her family, she was greeted by hundreds of friends and neighbors who lined her street offering her a Hero’s Welcome.

During her 14 years on earth, Hannah touched the hearts of many people of all ages. Regardless of what she faced, Hannah was determined to live her life to the fullest. As her mother gently reminds us all, “Hannah IS being remembered – not for Continued on page 68

66

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

CREDIBILITY! EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE! HUNDREDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS!

Successfully Selling Your Neighborhoods Since 2005!

Over $100 Million in Local Real Estate Sold!

R T DE AC UN NTR CO

N

130 Augusta Drive, Lincroft $629,999

L SO

D

EW

PR

IC

E

F

D

SA

LE

154 Parkview Terrace, Lincroft $389,999

78 Cypress Neck Road, Lincroft $699,999

L SO

OR

L SO

Lincroft’s #1 Sales Team Robert "Bob" Haspel

D

Full Time Realtor

732.778.7852 mobile 732.224.9200 office bobhaspel@gmail.com Barbara Walsh Haspel Assistant/Licensed Realtor

1 Lawrie Road, Atlantic Highlands $790,000

26 Hamilton Hill Road, Lincroft $685,000

732.778.7853 mobile barbarahaspel@gmail.com

7 Colonial Way, Lincroft $469,000

“The Haspel Homes Team” Where You Can Expect Better Service & Results!

105 East River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 732-224-9200 Office

www.BobHaspel.com

180 Route 9 North / Marlboro, NJ / (732) 617 - 0099

// MONDAY // $1 off all Drafts // TUESDAY // Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree // WEDNESDAY // Buy 1 pizza, get 2nd pie of equal or lesser value for 50% off

// FRIDAY // DJ @ 9 PM

om nj

.c

// SUNDAY // Brunch 11 - 2 PM Happy Hour all day!

ts an ur ta es tr ea gr w.

// THURSDAY // $5 Margaritas & Specialty drinks / $3 Mexican drafts $2 Miller Lite drafts

// SATURDAY // Happy Hour 3:30 - 6:30 & 10PM - close (bar only)

ww

// WEDNESDAY // Kids eat free after 5:30 PM

// FRIDAY // Happy Hour 3:30 - 6:30 & 10PM - close (bar only)

t

3:30 - 6:30 & 10 PM - CLOSE - bar only -

// TUESDAY // $10.92 All you can eat tacos

si

HAPPY HOUR ALL WEEK:

// THURSDAY // $4 Wine by the glass

vi

// MONDAY // $5 Margaritas all day

// SATURDAY // Free salsa lessons every 1st Saturday of the month // SUNDAY // All day happy hour in the bar area!

611 Park Ave / Freehold, NJ / (732) 751 - 4422

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

67

Continued from page 66 how she died but because of how she lived.” Hannah’s biggest fear was being forgotten. Her greatest wish was to be remembered. Her mother asked this of CM’s readers, “We promised her that she would always remain in our hearts.

We ask that your readers live by the words I said on the night that Hannah went to be with the angels. ‘Live with No Regrets, Love with Compassion, Be Kind, and Never Ever Give Up that Fighting Spirit’. If you live by those words, you will honor our girl in the best way possible.”

The Hannah Duffy Foundation has partnered with several merchants, such as Nordstrom, Target, Office Max, Amazon Smile, and Expedia. All proceeds from these shopping partners will fund the Hannah Duffy Foundation, which is a registered 501(c)3 taxexempt organization, established in Hannah’s memory to fund cutting edge pediatric brain cancer research through the Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium (CBBTC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as well as provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors residing in Tinton Falls, Eatontown and Shrewsbury Township.

In developing the scholarship program in Hannah’s memory, her family’s hope is to find students who embody the spirit and essence of their dear Hannah - most importantly, kindness, dedication and a loving spirit.

An upcoming fundraiser is the Fifth Annual Hustle4Hannah 5K & Kids Fun Run on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls. There will also be numerous kids’ races so that children of all ages can participate. This fundraiser will help with the local scholarship program as well as funding for pediatric brain cancer research at CHOP. To date, the Hannah Duffy Foundation has awarded over $35k in college scholarships to local Monmouth County residents as well as $50k for brain cancer research.

Of the 5k Run, Hannah’s mother said, “It’s a wonderful day to remember our girl and honor her legacy. One of the most special parts of the day takes place after the races are completed. We have a live butterfly release, in memory of both Hannah and all angels taken too soon.

It’s incredibly powerful and emotional, but also brings peace and hope.”

Visit hannahduffy.org for details on making a donation, upcoming events, and to read Hannah’s complete story.

68

Hannah is surrounded by her six best friends during her Celebration of Life party held at the hospital on September 7, 2013. Note their identical outfits.

This was taken during a bereavement retreat in October 2015. Hannah’s step dad John (whom she loved very much), her mother Susan Funck and her beloved brother Robbie who is holding the picture of Hannah that she requested be placed above his bed.

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Hannah and her mother share a private moment on the beach in Asbury Park in late August 2013.

It was the last time Hannah could go to the beach as she was in a wheelchair at that time. The family calls this “Hannah’s Beach.” This picture is one of her mother’s favorites.

A powerful photo taken on September 25, 2013, the night before Hannah passed away. Her six best friends gathered around her bed at home, put their hands together and laid Hannah’s hand on top of theirs. The love and support they gave Hannah throughout her journey is evident in this amazing picture.

As a Colts Neck resident for the past 40 years, I’ve witnessed and lived through the many changes our area has experienced.

My entire business career has been to provide customer care with expertise and understanding of my client’s needs. These are just two of the reasons I am the best professional to take care of you, your family and friend’s real estate needs.

EXCEEDING YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS TODAY, TOMORROW AND IN THE FUTURE I convert transactions into relationships. I believe a good real estate agent doesn’t disappear once the closing papers are signed.

Visit me at www.ViggianiRealEstate.com today!

732.569.7305 cell | 732.946.940 0 office ViggianiRealEstate@gmail.com 43 E. Main Street Holmdel, NJ. 07733 OH, BY THE WAY... I AM NEVER TOO BUSY FOR ANY OF YOUR REFERRALS!

¨

I meet new people every day – and often, I get to help them. That’s a great feeling.

Meet Brittany. She’s a meter reader at JCP&L – joining her aunts, uncles and cousins who also have worked at JCP&L for more than 20 years.

If you haven’t seen Brittany reading meters at your home or your neighbor’s house, maybe you’ll recognize her on the local softball diamonds. A former MVP at Ocean County College, Brittany still plays softball with the Monmouth County Co-Ed and Women’s Softball leagues.

Brittany is proud to be part of your hometown energy team. www.jcp-l.com

CommunityMagazineNJ.com AUGUST 2017

69

Animal Advocacy: A Vaccine to Reduce Deer Population Provided by Kathleen Schatzmann NJ State Council Director | The Humane Society of the United States

Have you heard? The EPA gave the thumbs up on a vaccine to manage deer populations humanely.

For years, when community residents became agitated about the presence of deer in their neighborhoods, government leaders and residents often defaulted to shooting or even killing the animals with arrows as a way to reduce their densities. Now, in a move that will help communities interested in considering a different and humane response to conflicts with wildlife, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the registration of the immunocontraceptive vaccine, Zonastat-D, for the management of deer populations.

Similar to the Zonastat-H vaccine, whose use in the humane control of wild horse populations is well established and effective, Zonastat-D is the trade name for the porcine zona pellucida (PZP) vaccine, adapted for deer. PZP blocks fertilization by triggering the production of antibodies that bind to the protein envelope surrounding the egg.

Adding this vaccine to the management toolbox enables wildlife managers to reduce populations gradually, often without resorting to lethal methods. Sport hunting or sharpshooting management options are often considered unsafe, impractical, and unpalatable in many urban and suburban communities.

The HSUS has traveled a long road with its partners to reach this point. Field studies on deer that provided the foundation for this registration stretch back to 1993, when scientists from the Science and Conservation Center in Billings, Montana, and the University of Toledo joined HSUS staffers to administer

the first PZP-filled darts to deer at Fire Island National Seashore in New York.

Subsequent HSUS field studies at the National Institute of Standards and Technology – our neighbors in Gaithersburg, Maryland – and a collaboration with Tufts University at Fripp Island, South Carolina, provided more validation. These were experimental programs, and the authorization for the use of the vaccine had only been made at these select locations.

Having treated many hundreds of deer with PZP, HSUS scientists and other researchers who have experience with the vaccine have abundant evidence to demonstrate that it’s safe for the animals, doesn’t pass through the food chain, and is effective in reducing reproductive success. When used properly, PZP reduces fawning rates by 85 to 90 percent.

But there’s still work to be done. The HSUS will need to work with state wildlife agencies and legislatures to ensure that the use of PZP — where appropriate — is sanctioned. And now that Zonastat-D is federally registered, The HSUS is looking forward to working with

communities whose residents want to embrace non-lethal programs and build comprehensive, humane solutions that will encourage all of us to better understand and celebrate our wild neighbors.

When it comes to 21st century wildlife management, we need more options than mass killing. PZP is one revolutionary option that can help remake our relationship with deer, wild horses, elephants, and other species where localized overabundance is a social and even an ecological concern.

For more information, visit www.humanesociety.org.

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Celebrates Anniversar y On September 14, 2017 the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas will begin a new year of fun and friendship with a general organizational meeting at the Conover Road Firehouse #2 at 9:30 a.m. Members and guests will enjoy a social hour with refreshments, a business meeting and a presentation by nutritionist, Jeff Stallup. Mr. Stallup will discuss overall health and nutrition to prevent diseases such as diabetes, as well as skin care and strategies for pain relief. Activity groups will be formed and the schedule of fall events will be announced so mark your calendar and plan to enjoy a morning of socialization and information! Guests are welcome!

The Club, celebrating its 46th year, was created by Colts Neck resident, Louise Martorana, and provides a great social network for residents of Monmouth County and surrounding areas. There are daytime and evening activities such as book club, gourmet lunch group, dinner group, Bunco game group, theater/trip group and more. The club also sponsors parties, luncheons and holiday events throughout the year which involve friends and family members.

The Newcomers and Neighbors Club is open to long-time residents as well as new ones. Cost of membership is $35 for the entire year and new members may join at any time. For more information, call 732.577.0875 or 732.530.9543.

70

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Newcomers and Neighbors Club founder, Louise Martorana, often attends meetings of the Club she created in 1971!

The right Realtor does make a difference. ÂŽ

50 Twinlights Terrace, Highlands For Sale | $599,000

151 Stone Hill Rd., Colts Neck For Sale | $715,000

32 Hillcrest Dr. Sold | $1,300,000

113 Beers St., Keyport Under Contract | $239,999

700 Route 537, Marlboro For Sale - 20+ acres Plus 4 side Brick Home $1,300,000 (Farmland assessed)

3 Messenger Dr. Under Contract | $699,000

5 Mineral Springs Sold | $684,000

www.PamelaMolloy.com

Sales Award - 2014-2015

8/31/17

https://youtu.be/1FP2UDDdPbk

998 Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

8/31/17

CommunityMagazineNJ.com August 2017

71

ANATOMY OF THE BEST REPLACEMENT WINDOW ULTREX FIBERGLASS FRAME IS 8X STRONGER THAN VINYL

UNLIMITED GRID PATTERN OPTIONS

*SDL or GRIDS BETWEEN THE GLASS

ONE-PIECE TILT-IN HARDWARE

*AVAILABLE IN BRASS, BRONZE & NICKLE

LoE3 GLASS PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND COMFORT

SMOOTH CORNER KEY

*NO UGLY CORNER SCARS

2 5/8” FRAME IS 15% THINNER THAN RENEWAL

by ANDERSEN

Fiberglass Windows from Marvin offer Style, Efficiency & a Limited Lifetime Warranty!

15% off

INFINITY FIBERGLASS WINDOWS FROM MARVIN Cannot be combined with other offers, existing orders or special financing. 15% off Marvin Windows is for Installed Only.

Call 888-234-2929 • FREE ESTIMATES • www.globalhomeinc.com

Inventory is Low!

The team you can count on and trust The team you can count on and trust withyour yourmost mostvaluable valuableasset! asset! with

Call Us Today for a FREE Market Study of Your Home!

THE MANERI-BECK TEAM

7 Jockey Terrace, Colts Neck Holmdel $1,479,000 $1,247,000 T RAC ONT ER C D N U

17 Burgundy Drive, Holmdel Holmdel Tinton Falls $1,319,000 $439,000 $799,000

D SOL

ct ntra D er Co SOL Und

D SOL

16 Longview Drive, ColtsHolmdel Neck $874,000 $1,395,000 D SOL

Sold

Peter Maneri & Rhonda Beck-Edwards Sales Associates

23Holmdel Gallant Fox Road, TintonHolmdel Falls $819,000

$649,000

$730,000

68 Howland Drive, Middletown Colts Neck $819,000

$685,000

Cells: 732.768.7583 & 732.685.4450 Email: ManeriBeckTeam@gmail.com

Evergreen Lane,Ocean Colts Neck Colts 16 Neck Grove $1,635,000 $310,000

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/manerbeckteam Visit us at maneribeckteam.com

963 Holmdel Road, Unit 1 Holmdel, NJ 07733 glorianilson.com

ROOFING & SIDING COMPLETE EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS GUTTERS & TOPPERS

$500 off $200 off

ROOFING SHUTTERS, TRIM & SKYLIGHTS

SIDING

WINDOWS & DOORS

on complete whole house roofing jobs

with this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 9/15/17.

with this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases.

Offer expires 9/15/17.

COMPLETE EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS

SOFFITS/FASCIA

DECKS

on complete whole house siding jobs

PORCHES & PORTICOS COLUMNS CULTURED STONE & STUCCO

r of Winne 15 the 20 eed in T Certa terior x Best E over Make EASY CING FINAN BLE A AVAIL

Visit our Showroom:

420 Rt. 34 Colts Neck, NJ (Colts Neck Shopping Plaza) email: majesticexteriorsnj@gmail.com

732.577.9813

www.majesticrenovations.com CHECK OUT OUR JOB REVIEWS www.guildquality.com/majesticexteriors

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

WINNER OF 2015G LIIN

2015 • 2016 • 2017

FULLY INSURED NJ Lic: 13VH0365990

REMODE

BIG 50

CommunityMagazineNJ.com August 2017

73

Not All Diamonds Are Exceptional The Exceptional Diamond Collection by Forevermark represents some of the earth’s most magnificent creations, in carat weights that demonstrate just how magical and stunning nature’s beauty can be. Few diamonds will ever reach this echelon. Did you know there are only 23 jewelers in the country licensed with Forevermark to carry its Exceptional Diamonds? One of those jewelers is right here in Monmouth County, nestled in a Colts Neck shop – J. Vincent Jewelers.

Owner Joseph Brando said, “I feel privileged to be selected by DeBeers to be a partner in this unique and extremely limited program. Exceptional Diamonds are like no other gems in the world. They are certainly not for everyone. The individuals who own Exceptionals, share in a diamond experience which defines luxury.”

These diamonds are so exceptional, only one in a million diamonds make it to the program, and DeBeers selected only two of their finest sightholders & master cutters to craft these natural wonders.

The owner of an Exceptional Diamond receives a silicone replica of the diamond as discovered in its rough crystal stage, along with a book tracing the diamond's history. The owner names the diamond and registers it with Forevermark, and receives a private tour of the Crown Jewels!

Stop by J. Vincent Jewelers, located at 420 Route 34, Suite 301 in Colts Neck, to view this exclusive selection of some of the most exquisite and rare diamonds in the world. Come in and see what it feels like to be Exceptional.

Parish of Saint Mary Happenings Sapphire Jubilee The Parish of Saint Mary joyfully invites you to celebrate the Sapphire Jubilee, 45th anniversary of the establishment of its parish on the beautiful property located at its current location. The Love Thy Neighbor event will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

This benefit is sponsored by Alice & Dave Kay & Family, and hosted by Juan & Marta Gutierrez at 15 Evergreen Lane in Colts Neck. There will be cocktails, cigar rolling, food tasting, gift auction and music by the Moondance Big Band. The evening will be country club casual attire, no jackets required. Act fast, reservations are limited. Tickets are $150 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://goo.gl/S4N6Km. For more information, contact the Parish Office at 732.780.2666 ext. 312.

Clothing/Linen Sale for Martha Mary Guild Members of Martha Mary Guild of the Parish of Saint Mary’s in Colts Neck faithfully help to run the annual Clothing/Linen Sale, where all proceeds go to benefit organizations that help women and children.

This year’s “Bargain Fest” will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 9, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a great assortment of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories in Madonna Hall of the Spiritual Center, which is the building behind the Church. The Church hall will feature the “Boutique”, which carries designer and new clothes, linens and the “Jewelry Corner”. Be sure to mark your calendars, because you won’t want to miss this big event!

Donations of clean, slightly used items, in good condition will be gratefully accepted in Madonna Hall starting on August 26 through September 3, 2017.

For more information, contact co-chairs Kathy Adleman at 732.946.8631 or Miriam Bosak at 732.704.3122.

74

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE CommunityMagazineNJ.com

Alice Houston, CRS Realtor Associate

Cell: (732) 673-6246 alicehouston@monmouth.com www.alicehouston.com

998 Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733

JU

R ST

UC ED

ED R FO

20 Sherwood Court, Holmdel Beautifully appointed Contemporary located at the end of a cul-de-sac Asking $875,000

SO

SA

LE

68 Takolusa Drive, Holmdel Custom Colonial w/5200 sq. ft. boast views of the NYC Skyline Asking $1,425,000

LD

SO

LD

NJ REALTOR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® 1995-2016

Helping Families Move For Over 25 Years!

SO

LD

SO

LD

SO

© 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service mark s owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. If your

EQUAL HOUSING O P P O RT U N I T Y

2 Wigwam Lane, Holmdel Closed 06/02/2017 - $932,000

property isUeland listed with a real estate broker, pleaseMiddletown disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings33 of otherWinthrop real estate brokers. We areDrive, happy to work withHolmdel them and cooperate fully.

219 Road, Closed 02/16/2017 - $610,000 Closed 4/24/2017 - $694,000

LD

51 Freesia Court, Holmdel Closed 5/30/2017 - $330,000 SO

25 Windingbrook Way, Holmdel Closed 1/17/2017 - $655,000

LD

14 Hawthorne Avenue, Holmdel Closed 02/20/2017 - $502,000

© 2016 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

Fencing

Decking

Windows

Roofing | Siding

VINYL • ALUMINUM • WOOD • CHAIN LINK

WOOD • COMPOSITE • VINYL

WOOD • VINYL • FIBERGLASS

VINYL • COMPOSITE | SHINGLED • DESIGNER

SAVINGS COUPON

New Jersey’s finest local Home Improvement Contractor!

Expires 10/31/17

200off

$

00

ANY JOB OVER $2,500

(732) 573-4849 • www.bycarls.com

(732) 573-4849 NJ License #13VH0439100

CM-May-2017.indd 1

4/18/17 10:44 AM

CommunityMagazineNJ.com August 2017

75

Monmouth County Park System Hosts August Fun

Tidal Tuesdays Held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, now through August 29, this free program invites area residents to discover exciting things about nature and our coastal habitats at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area in Manasquan. Each week features a different activity such as seining or making crafts from found natural materials. Each session runs approximately 30-60 minutes.

Butterfly Walk Friday, August 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Thompson Park, Lincroft Meet in the Marlu Lake parking lot.

Together with a Park System Naturalist identify butterflies found along the trail. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up, under 18 with adult. FREE! Climb Time Sunday, August 13 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thompson Park, Lincroft - Filly Run parking lot Try our 25’ portable climbing wall. This is a great opportunity to experience the sport of rock climbing close to home. Climbers must be 42” or taller and age 8 or older (under 18 with adult). FREE! Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market Saturday, August 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck Browse vendors at this outdoor market for the one-of-a-kind item you did not even think you needed. Admission and parking are free.

SEPT 9 – OCT 8

Photo by Dario Acosta/Auditorium Magazine

Potato Harvest August 19 & August 20 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel Help the farm staff bring in the crop. Then stop by the summer kitchen for some 19th century inspiration on how to prepare them.

FREE! Open Shoot Archery Saturday, August 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft Join us for this open shoot designed for experienced archers. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

For more activities, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

TI CKETS AT 73 2 . 34 5.1 4 00 | T WORI V ERTHEATER.O RG 76 COMMUNITY CommunityMagazineNJ.com 21 BRIDMAGAZINE G E AV ENUE | RED BANK

Dirt, mold, algae and mildew can grow on outdoor surfaces causing damage and unsightly wear. Buildings, decks, patios, driveways, roofs and especially your gutters need to be treated and cleaned.

“Top of the line service!

Paulie is great with communication and makes sure everything is delivered as promised.”

Call us today and find out how to reduce the health risks and damage and make your property shine!

“Tell Paulie what it is that you’re looking for and leave the rest to him.

The results speak for themselves.”

732-822-7003 58 Stillwell Road, Kendall Park, NJ 08824 & GUTTER CLEANING

 @PaulieWorldpowerwashingllc

Award

Come experience our Winning course today.

Bella Vista Country Club Golf the Way It Should Be! Introducing Bella Vista Country Club’s

Social Membership

Enjoy private club status & amenities without the expense. Includes unlimited rounds of golf for yourself & your guests.

Play as much as you like, whenever you like. Just pay green & cart fees.

No Monthly Membership Fees | No Food Minimums | No Long Term Commitments | Application Fee: $250 plus tax

Call for Details | 732.308.4600 www.bellavistacc.com | 100 School Road East, Marlboro

Golfing & Membership | Catering & Events | Restaurant Dining

CommunityMagazineNJ.com August 2017

77

Est. 1968

WE SELL

BEST PRICES & SERVICES COME IN FOR A 3D DEMO

EVERYTHING IN ELECTRONICS

LED/PLASMA TV, HOME THEATER EQUIPMENT, CAR AUDIO/VIDEO, CCTV AND ELECTRONIC PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Security Products | Coax Cables | NTE Electronics | Needles | Splitters & Accesories | Outdoor Antennas | Tools | Megaphones with Siren | Metal Detectors

is your local one stop shop for many major manufactures such as:

and many more!

"WE KNOW WHAT WE SELL" and can help direct you to the purchase that is right for you!

WE CARRY ALL MAJOR BRANDS Visit us on the Web: www.InterstateElectronics.com iei@interstateelectronics.com

INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS INC.

AIRPORT PLAZA

1394 State Route 36 • Hazlet

732.264.3900

STORE HOURS Mon, Tues: 10am - 9pm Wednesday: 10am - 6pm Thurs, Fri: 10am - 9pm Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Ga

PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR FIRST RESPONDERS

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR

FIRST RESPONDERS! Bobby Ciasulli

Fire Fighter & General Manager

750 State Route 36 • Eatontown, NJ

732-544-1000

GalToy-013 First Responders CommMag.indd 1

1085 Ocean Ave (Route 88) • Lakewood, NJ

732-370-9700

2/18/16 4:10 PM