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Pinnacle Properties Homes Listed And Sold 2011 21 ELY RD Holmdel Listed Closed $1,695,000 21 ELY RD Holmdel Sold Closed $1,695,000 6 CROYDEN COURT Holmdel Listed Closed $650,000 6 CROYDEN COURT Holmdel Sold Closed $650,000 118 WOODCLIFF BLVD Marlboro Listed Closed $515,000 118 WOODCLIFF BLVD Marlboro Sold Closed $515,000 27 MCCAMPBELL RD Holmdel Listed Closed $462,000 27 MCCAMPBELL RD Holmdel Sold Closed $462,000 11 DORA LANE 2 years Holmdel Lease List Closed $118,000 11 DORA LANE 2 years Holmdel Leased Closed $118,000 SUB TOTAL $6,762,000

Homes Sold 2011 17 SUMMER HOUSE HILL Holmdel Sold Closed $2,130,000 22 ELY RD Holmdel Sold Closed $1,725,000 34 DORA LANE Holmdel Sold Closed $1,551,000 307 Bayview Drive Marlboro Sold Closed $1,485,000 215 Walnut Drive Marlboro Sold Closed $999,000 5 CAROLYN COURT Holmdel Sold Closed $705,000 69 FARRELL DR. Middletown S old Closed $520,000 134 WHITE OAK RIDGE RD Middletown L eased Closed $49,800 94 BANYAN BLVD Holmdel Leased Closed $30,000 SUB TOTAL $9,194,800

Listings Sold 2011 50 RUTLEDGE ROAD Marlboro Listed Closed $910,000 5 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE Holmdel Listed Closed $786,000 5 FIELD POINT DRIVE Holmdel Listed Closed $766,500 2 DIMISA DR Holmdel Listed Closed $740,000 131 WOODCLIFF BLVD Marlboro Listed Closed $465,000 7 MAACKA Holmdel Leased Closed $84,000 94 MITCHELL PLACE Little Silver Leased Closed $78,000 249 HOLLAND ROAD Holmdel Leased Closed $46,200 5 ELSWORTH PL Holmdel Leased Closed $31,200 61 WEST APSEN WAY Aberdeen Leased Closed $30,000 SUB TOTAL $3,936,900 $19,893,700.00 GRAND TOTAL SOLD 2011

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round this time of year, it is nearly impossible to avoid the red and pink hearts and cut outs of cupid that decorate store fronts all in the name of St. Valentine. Valentine’s Day has always been associated with lovers, but in present times the scope of the “day” has grown beyond that and to encompass just about anyone and everyone we love.

These days, people buy cards, gifts and flowers for their friends, spouse, parents, children, teachers, bosses, colleagues, dog – and the list goes on! Any holiday that makes people express their love and affection for the people they care about is a holiday for me!

In our February issue of Community Magazine, we have Valentine’s Day recipes, a list of the top ten local sweet shops in Monmouth County to get the little loves of your life some treats, a brief history of the “holiday”, and some ideas as to where to go celebrate the loves of your life. Besides all that, we have continued coverage of what’s going on in your community.

We encourage you to keep sending in your Community Pet Shots, your opinions and suggestions. This month, our Where’s Moose contest winner will receive a beautifully designed floral arrangement courtesy of Greenhouse Gallery Florist in Colts Neck – a $100 value!

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Leanne Lucarelli

Mary Burke, President/Broker of Record of Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty and Karen Saltzbart, Holmdel Branch Manager, are pleased to welcome Anna Appolonia and Leanne Lucarelli to the Holmdel Office.

Anna and Leanne are well known names in the Holmdel/Colts Neck area for having listed and sold many of its outstanding properties in the past few years.

As residents, who are raising their families in the area, they have a keen knowledge of the various communities they serve and sell. Anna and Leanne look forward to their association with Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty, as well as being a part of the Sotheby's International Realty Brand. It is the true Global network founded on a commitment to exceptional service.

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Top Ten Places to Sweeten Valentine’s Day

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Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue

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Ray of Hope

Community Pets Shots & Where’s Moose

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Arthroscopy - A Less Invasive Alternative Finding a Floral Shop for Valentine’s Day

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Romantic Cities Spanning the Globe What Is Your Ideal Valentine’s Day

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CNCC Pancake Breakfast

Not-For-Profit Theater: Two River Theater Company

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Valentine’s Day Recipes

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Two Blood Drives Held At Local Churches

Celebrating Every Kind of Love for the Holiday

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Tailoring Your Clothes and Mind

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Eagle Project Car Wash What You Didn’t Know About Valentine’s Day

Project Linus: Providing Security Through Blankets

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Top Ten Places

to Sweeten Up Your Little Loves on Valentines Day Sure you get your significant other sweets on Valentine’s Day, but how about something special for the little loves of your life? We’ve put together a list of our top ten local sweet shops, and each have something unique in store for your pint-sized Valentine.

Chocolate Carousel, Wall

Lollies Candy Co, Fair Haven

Yum! This chocolate shop has it all— cakes, pastries, chocolate, and even ice cream. Stop in pick up some candied apple, order some chocolate covered strawberries, and grab an ice cream.

Or surprise your cutie pie with a Valentine’s Day gift basket.

2510 Belmar Blvd (732) 280-0606 www.chocolatecarousel.com

Lollies has a mix of retro specialties and classic goodies for Valentines Day, including a love mix of flavored rock candy, as well as a line of specialty truffles. For something fun, ask about their love bugs. And, you can always bag your kids’ favorite Valentine goodies from their bulk bins. The sweetest part? They deliver!

Criterion Chocolates, Eatontown

799a River Road (732) 747-8427 www.lolliescandyco.com

This shop has been making chocolate for over 80 years here at the Jersey Shore. You’re sure to find something perfectly sweet for the kiddies, including chocolate shaped heart lollipops, red and white nonpareil pops, and chocolate covered strawberries. Or just stop in and browse the candy showcase and choose from an assortment of chocolate treats.

125 Lewis Street (732) 542-7847 www.criterionchocolates.com

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Eatontown

Red Bank Chocolate, Red Bank Right in the heart of Red Bank, you can pick up homemade chocolates of all kinds. Owner, Amy Dunfee says kids love her chocolate covered oreos and chocolate covered pretzels with M&Ms or caramel. Moms, check out her goodie bag, which includes a nonpareil pop, a chocolate Valentine covered oreo, cherry jellybeans and chocolate hearts.

Or bring the kids in to choose their own treat. They can pick a heart shaped box and fill it with their choice of confections.

This sweet shop at the Monmouth mall has gourmet chocolates including chocolate covered cherries, pretzels, fudge, truffles and caramel dipped apples.

17 White Street (732) 219-0822 http://redbankchocolateshoppe.com

Monmouth Mall (732) 542-6400 www.gertrudehawkchocolates.com

Take the kids for a stroll on the beach and then surprise them by popping into Rocky Mountain Chocolate. Kids’ Choice? Their specialty peanut butter bucket filled with large chocolate covered peanut butter hearts—or try their signature candied apples covered with coconut or M&Ms.

Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, Point Pleasant Your kids will love a trip to beach no matter how cold it is if you stop at Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop. This candy store has a variety of tempting treats, including salt water taffy, homemade fudge, and more. Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop is open year round. And if you don’t feel like making the trip, you can shop online.

300 Ocean Avenue (732) 892-7576 www. jenkingsons.com

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Long Branch

56 Centenial Drive (732) 222-7623 http://rmcf.com/NJ/LongBranch50620/

Ricky’s Candy Cones & Chaos, Red Bank What kid doesn’t love a trip to Ricky’s? Ricky’s is known for its wall of bulk candy bins where your little valen-

tine can grab a bag and choose his or her sweets of choice. Kids can triple their fun by getting candy, cupcakes and ice cream at this well known sweet shop. Play a few arcade games while you’re there or grab a cupcake from Mr. Cupcakes. If candy and cupcakes aren’t your thing, check out the top your own sundae bar.

86 Broad Street Red Bank (732) 842-4637 http://rickysofredbank.com

Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe, Middletown Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe has handmade confections for candy lovers of all ages.

Suzi’s specials for little Valentines include various pops, such as cupid and heart shaped lollies. Kids love the strawberry heart peeps dipped in chocolate, as well as pretzels, marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats strawberries—all smothered in chocolate.

1100 Highway 35 (732) 796-0115 http://www.suzisweetshoppe.com/

Sugarush, Red Bank If your kiddos love everything sweet than bring them her for a sugar rush!

They’ll love decorating their own cupcakes with all kinds of toppings at the cupcake bar. And when they’re done, they can check out the candy selection and take some to go!

37 East Front Street (732) 414-9044 http://www.experiencesugarush.com/1

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RAY OF HOPE

Gala Committee Announces 2012 Community Service Award Recipients

Lincroft Couple Recognized for their Contributions to Catholic Charities Programs in Monmouth County

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he 2012 Ray of Hope Gala Committee announced that Lincroft residents, Mary and Michael Lee were selected as the recipients of the 2012 Ray of Hope Community Service Award in recognition for their contributions to Catholic Charities Programs in Monmouth County, as well as several other local organizations. The Lees will be honored at the 15th annual Ray of Hope Gala on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale. Ray of Hope Gala CoChair and Monmouth County Board member of Catholic Charities, Valarie DeFelice of Colts Neck, said, “In spite of juggling careers and raising a family, Mary and Mike have always selflessly dedicated a significant portion of their time and energy to St. Leo the Great, Christian Brothers Academy and Catholic Charities. They exemplify the spirit of giving and we are so proud to honor and thank them for all that they have done to improve our community.”

The Lees moved to Lincroft in 1990. Since that time they have been parishioners of St. Leo the Great. Married 29 years, the Lees have four children: Meghan, 26, Michael 24, Matthew 22, and Mark 20. All of the children attended St. Leo the Great School, Meghan attended Red Bank Catholic High School and the boys attended Christian Brothers Academy (CBA).

At Catholic Charities, Mary has served as a Monmouth County Board Member for the past five years. She currently serves on the Board’s Fundraising and Parish and Program Outreach Committees. She chaired the 2011 Thanksgiving Food Drive and basket distribution for the families at Linkages in Tinton Falls and coordinated the recent Winter Coat Drive, helping

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Michael and Mary Lee of Lincroft

to collect over 150 new and gently used coats Michael also serves on the Board of Directors that were donated to both Linkages and Emer- of the Norkus Charitable Foundation. He is a gency Services. As a member of the Christmas former member of the Board of Directors and Mission team, Mary helps to provide a Christ- the past Treasurer of Seton Hall University mas celebration for the women of Project Free Alumni Association. While his children atand secures donations of Christmas gifts and tended St. Leo’s, Michael coached the school’s goodies for the young men of Beacon House, baseball and basketball teams and served as the two organizations that benefit from the sup- vice president of the school’s Athletic Associaport of Catholic Charities. She served as Par- tion for two years. ent Teacher Association (PTA) president at Mary is a graduate of The University of DelSt. Leo’s for three years, after being an active aware and is a Registered Nurse. She recently member of that PTA for over 10 years. She worked as a school nurse for the Monmouth volunteered with the CBA Mother’s Club and Ocean Education Services Commission. Miserved as the editor of the Club newsletter for chael is a graduate of Seton Hall University. a term. Mary remains active in the Christian He is licensed as a Certified Public AccounBrothers community, volunteering weekly at tant in N.J. and N.Y. and is an audit partner De La Salle Hall retirement home. Addition- with Wiss Company LLP a regional accountally, Mary serves on the parent’s committee ing firm, where he has practiced for over 30 of CBA’s Project 50th Campaign, helping to years, serving the firm’s Middle Market Group, raise funds for its Food Industry the advance- “In spite of juggling careers and raising a Group and its Rements currently newable Energy underway at the family, Mary and Mike have always self- Group. school. Mary is lessly dedicated a significant portion of their Catholic Charia volunteer with time and energy...” ties programs proHelmets 4 Life, vide services and a not-for-profit support to assist the most vulnerable adults group associated with St. Leo’s Catholic Youth and children, regardless of their religious afOrganization that educates youngsters about filiation. Each year, hundreds of Monmouth the importance of wearing a safety helmet County residents benefit from support related while bicycling, skateboarding, rollerblading to housing, food, mental health, specialized and skiing. children’s’ services, addiction treatment and Michael currently serves on the Executive domestic violence services.

Committee of St. Leo’s School Board and To support the 2012 Ray of Hope Gala or is a member of the Parish Finance Committo learn more about Catholic Charities protee. He is a long time Parish Carnival Captain, grams in Monmouth County, visit www. co-chairing the food concession area for more NJRayofHope.org or contact Kat O’Connor than 15 years. He runs the Bill Grier League; at 609.394.5181 x 1117 or via email at koconthe Parish youth basketball program serving nor1@cctrenton.org. over 500 children in grades one through eight.

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rthroscopy is a common surgical procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to visualize, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint.

During the procedure, surgeons make a small incision in the patient’s skin and then insert pencil-sized instruments that contain a small lens and lighting system to magnify and illuminate the structures inside the joint. Light is transmitted through fiber optics to the end of the arthroscope that is inserted into the joint. By attaching the arthroscope to a miniature television camera, the surgeon is able to see the interior of the joint through this very small incision rather than a large incision needed for open surgery.

Since the invention of the incandescent light bulb in 1806, many advances have been made in field of arthroscopy. It has become the modality of choice for the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases in both humans and animals. At an exceedingly increasing rate, pets are undergoing procedures similar to those used in people to diagnose and treat orthopedic injuries. Arthroscopic surgery is minimally invasive, thus reducing postoperative pain and accelerating recovery. Procedures that once caused severe postoperative lameness can now be performed more quickly, more completely, and with less postoperative pain. Dogs undergoing arthroscopic surgery are usually able to use their legs the day after surgery and therefore require less postoperative care and medications. Veterinary arthroscopy is most commonly used in small animals to operate elbows, shoulders and knees.

Rapidly growing dogs can develop small fragments of bone in their elbows called fragmented coronoid processes. These fragments of bone are painful, and can lead to arthritis and pain. In the past, veterinarians created open approaches to the elbow joint that were often 3-4 inches in length. The open approach allows for visualization of the joint as well as removal of the coronoid fragment, but can often cause marked postoperative discomfort. Via arthroscopy, this procedure and be performed more thoroughly, more quickly, more completely, and all through two tiny (1/2 cm) incisions.

Shoulder surgery for biceps tears and cartilage flaps as well as knee surgery for treatment of meniscal injuries and cruciate ligament debridement can also be performed with an arthroscope.

Again, incisions are smaller to help improve patient comfort with this minimally invasive approach. Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs. Although dogs of all sizes can be affected, medium to large breeds are over-represented. The ligament can tear acutely or chronically, and once torn leads to instability of the stifle joint. Although dogs with complete cruciate ligament rupture are relatively easy to diagnose, partial tears can be a diagnostic challenge. Dogs with partial ligament tears can present with moderate to severe chronic lameness but often lack instability on evaluation. In these dogs, arthroscopy can be used to diagnose a partial ligament tear prior to complete rupture and allows intervention at an earlier stage of the disease.

Menisci can be evaluated arthroscopically as well and if a tear is noted, the torn portions can be removed via arthroscopic assistance.

Once a diagnosis of cranial cruciate ligament rupture is made, arthroscopic assistance can be used to remove the torn ligament, to address the menisci (if applicable), and to minimize exposure to the stifle joint regardless of method of stabilization. Arthroscopic assistance can minimize the invasiveness of most stifle stabilization procedures including nylon, TPLO and TTA repair, while allowing a quicker recovery.

If you feel that your pet is suffering from a condition requiring specialized surgery, consult your primary veterinarian. Should arthroscopic surgery be necessary, your primary veterinarian can refer you to a board certified surgeon trained in this type of procedure.

The material provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be substituted for the advice of a veterinarian.

February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

Buddy was found a stray starving in Jackson, NJ. He was nursed back to health and was adopted by his foster dad in Metuchen in 2010.

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etfinder and The House Rabbit Society has teamed up to designate February as Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month. Rabbits make excellent companions for the right households. As with any pet, time and commitment is required to keeping them happy and healthy. Rabbits typically live 10 years and need to spayed/neutered to prevent reproductive cancers and undesirable behavior.

Rabbits are crepuscular meaning they are most active at dawn & dusk and need at least few hours a day outside of their indoor enclosure to stretch their legs and be loved on.

Rabbits are very intelligent, curious, loving, social creatures who enjoy human company as well as a fellow bunny. There are many local rabbits that need homes. A quick search on www.petfinder.com shows the following shelters/rescues that have rabbits for adoption: The Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown, The House Rabbit Society of New Jersey, Rabbit Haven by the Sea, Pet Adoption Network in Red Bank.

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ou are thinking ahead and you want to send flowers to someone very special to you. The floral arrangement needs to look fabulous, arrive on or before the deadline, and provide some bang for your buck. Last year, Fed-Ex left flowers-in-a-box by your door early – no one returned home all day, and when the box was opened, everything was frozen solid.

She had to arrange them herself after work before cooking dinner, and she doesn’t even really like doing it. The flowers thawed and were wilted the morning after. She thought it was her fault and felt bad. You heard the radio commercial and it sounded like a great deal, and you got it done quickly. OK, you got your money back, but the moment was ruined. You need a local FLORIST who will get the job done right. We can help.

Searching the Yellow Pages or Google for a FLORIST will yield companies with the largest advertising/search optimization budgets. Many of these companies do nothing but answer phones and process clicks. They are Order Gatherers. Polite and professional, they may be miles away from the nearest flower and perhaps thousands of miles from the ultimate destination of your gift, or even outsourced. Not involved in the everyday handling and design of flowers, they work all day on the phone and computer. Their job is to take your order information, up-sell you, collect and process your payment and then distribute your order to a completely different company for fulfillment near your destination. They take their commission, and they are billed by a clearing house such as Teleflora or FTD, which take their handling

fee and then pay the fulfilling florist with what’s left.

Avoid the order gatherers, and find yourself a reputable florist that actually does the work.

To do this, narrow your search by geographic distance closest to the center of the zip code in which you are searching. Call the florist directly; find out if they are an actual working florist. Ask what they recommend. It only takes a minute to establish rapport – if you feel they do not listen or understand your needs find someone more professional. After you determine with whom you are doing business, try their website. Most shops use a generic floral industry web site with e-commerce. You may use the website for ideas, and call the shop to find out what they suggest within that style and price range.

Most floral industry website photography is generic.

Read the dimensions of the floral arrangements. Width measurements are made “tip to tip” between the most distant extremes or tips of the foliage, flower, or decorative item. Height measurements are from the base of the vessel to the highest extreme, even if it is a single wisp of material. Don’t assume that an arrangement is large because the photo is appealing. Discuss size if you feel it is important. If something needs to be tall and showy, let the florist know.

The florist that actually fills your order may not have the identical product that you are looking at in the photo. Seasonal differences, weather, and market conditions cause price fluctuations in costs of flowers. It is not economically feasible for flower shops to stock every flower or container all the time. Experienced and competent floral designers substitute to achieve the desired look and feel. If there is an element in the design that is vitally important, communicate that when placing the order. Online, there may be a “no substitutions” button or a comment area to note specific concerns. When dealing by phone, the designer can tell you if there will be any changes, or that a substitution may be better than what is in the photo. Ask them – they love talking about flowers

and pleasing their clients.

Do not hesitate to discuss price. A good shop must not assume that a prospective client “doesn’t have the money” for awesome creative designs. If you are flexible and the order is open-ended, communicate that to the shop. If the designer needs to stay within a budget, the range must be discussed. If what you are looking for doesn’t match the budget, talk with the designer about suitable alternatives. Say what you like or dislike in the way of flowers, colors, or style.

Be skeptical of “free delivery.” Nothing is free. The driver must be paid. The delivery van needs gasoline, maintenance, and insurance. In the suburbs and in rural areas, it may be miles to the destination, not blocks. Ask yourself: “Do I have the time to run to the shop and pick it up myself and then bring it over to the recipient? How do I put it in my car? What if they aren’t home?” To most people, delivery is a huge convenience well worth the fee.

Your florist will assist you in sending flowers to a distant destination. A reputable, established shop has contacts in other cities and will know to whom to send your order. There is an industry database used to find shops within a zip code. A phone call will tell an experienced designer in seconds if the distant shop is worthy of your order. The fee for this service is well worth it and is less than the order gatherer’s fee. The real value is time savings and professional expertise in communicating with the florist creating your order.

Once you find a florist that gets it done for you, save the phone number and bookmark the web page. When it’s time to order again, you will not have to begin a new search. Let them know that you have ordered there before – it will save time. Many shops are computerized and can retain the sender and recipient information with the ability to notate favorite flowers, colors, allergies, and what not to send. Sign up for e-mail specials.

At the Colts Neck Greenhouse Gallery Florist, our design staff listens, asks questions, and makes suggestions. We have maintained our showroom in Colts Neck for 15 years, and have built our business by word of mouth referrals. We genuinely enjoy working with our clients, and want them to be delighted with their purchase, our creative work. We want them to tell their friends about us and come back often. Make us YOUR FLORIST this Valentine’s Day! 14

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COLTS NECK COMMUNITY CHURCH

HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS WITH PANCAKE BREAKFAST

By Susan Murphy

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ver 100 members of the community braved the snowy weather to attend the annual Pancake Breakfast at Colts Neck Community Church on January 21 to show their support for the Colts Neck Fire and First Aid. The breakfast is a special way this church has found to express their thanks for the men and women who volunteer to protect and care for the community.

Pastor Chris Durkin and Deacons Jerry Brunner, Glen Dalakian and Jim Doyle are the planning team for the church and make certain this breakfast is on their calendar. Under the leadership of Mr. Brunner, 30 members of the church helped to set up tables, cook, serve, and do the final cleanup. Each year George and Sabaas, who own Perkins Family Restaurant in Colts Neck donate the pancake batter and other breakfast items. “This is a real com-

Left to right: Colts Neck Community Church Pancake Breakast Coordinator Jerry Brunner, Colts Neck Fire Chief Richard Galinski, Pastor Chris Durkin, First Aid Captain Frank Valentino, Deacons Jim Doyle and Glen Dalakian pause to share a picture. Photo by Mark Benson.

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munity event,” said Mr. Dalakian, who is also the President of the Colts Neck Business Association. He noted that Tom Orgo arrived early in the morning to plow the driveway and parking lot so those attending could enjoy the breakfast. There is no charge for the breakfast but donations are welcome and the total amount collected is equally shared between the First Aid and Fire Department.

Warren Diercksen, a member of the church for 14 years, has been the head chef for all but one year of the annual pancake breakfast event. “My Mom taught me how to make pancakes when I was very young. And then in 1975, I worked at McDonalds flipping pancakes. I have four children and I enjoy cooking breakfast,” he said. Steve Braun, who was the Interim Pastor prior to Pastor Durkin’s arrival, noted that this

Left to right: Colts Neck First Aid members Alex Pridmore, Debbie Evankow, Aaron Lay, and Denise Horneck attended the Colts Neck Community Pancake Breakfast.

event is popular with the community.

“They look forward to it each year and we enjoy doing it.” Robert, Stefanie, and Jonathan, all three of Mr. Braun’s children helped serve the breakfast.

Pastor Durkin said this year he wanted to send out a special thank you to the First Responders. He found out firsthand just how incredible the response time for the First Aid was this past year; in fact, twice in one week! His wife’s grandmother broke her shoulder and the first aid had to be called. “They did a phenomenal job of caring for her and then taking her to Jersey Shore Medical Center. Then during worship one of our members was not feeling well and the First Aid came once again. They do a great job with grace and commitment.”

He added that this year he wanted to say a special thank you.

Scott and his mother June Anderson are both on the Colts Neck First Aid Squad.

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VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPES Fill your sweetheart’s candy box with homemade specialties this Valentines day. Nothing says love like the time and care you put into handmade sweets, even if they come out imperfect and irregular. The best part is that you can control all of the flavors and ingredients you put into them so you aren’t restricted solely to the flavors in the premade paper hearts.

Salted Caramels

1. Prep the pan. Line an 8-inchsquare baking pan with parchment paper. Make sure some hangs over the sides. Brush well and completely with a flavorless oil like canola.

2. Combine 1/4-cup water, the sugar and corn syrup and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Make sure you use a deep saucepan. Boil until the mixture is a warm golden brown. Do not mix or allow burning.

3. In a small saucepan, bring the cream, butter and 1 teaspoon of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat 4. When the sugar mixture is done, turn off the heat and slowly add the cream mixture to the sugar mixture. It will bubble violently.

Stir in the vanilla with a wooden

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries 11-13 oz Bag of good bittersweet, semisweet, white, or milk chocolate chips.*

Vegetable oil

1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

12-15 Large Strawberries

1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1-2 teaspoon course salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

spoon and cook over mediumlow heat for about 10 minutes, until the mixture reaches 248 degrees F (firm ball) on a candy thermometer.

5. Very carefully pour the caramel into the prepared pan and refrigerate for a few hours, until firm. When the caramel is cold, pry the sheet from the pan onto a cutting board. Peel off the paper carefully without leaving any behind.

6. Starting with a long side, roll the caramel up tightly into a long log. Sprinkle the log with additional salt. Cut into bitesized pieces.

7. Cut parchment paper into pieces and wrap each caramel individually, twisting the ends.

Store in the refrigerator.

1. Rinse strawberries thoroughly with cool water. Dry well, but take care to be gently as the surface of the berry is very delicate. Set aside in a colander lined with paper towels.

2. Prepare your workspace by wrapping a piece of aluminum foil around a large cutting board. Make sure the surface of the foil is smooth. Place cutting board into refrigerator to cool while melting chocolate.

3. Melt the butter over low-medium heat in a double-boiler.* Add the chips and stir gently into the butter until completely melted and smooth. The surface should be shiny. Turn off the heat but keep the top part of the pot over the water to assure the consistency of the chocolate remains the same.

4. Dip strawberries one-by-one into the chocolate mixture, starting with the tip and rolling the sides. Try to make the coat as even as possible. Allow excess to drip off and place the berry on its side onto the aluminum foil-covered cutting board. Repeat with all berries. When finished allow to harden outside the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before refrigerating (If they harden too quickly, the chocolate will streak).

5. Optional: Melt a contrasting color chocolate separately and use a fork to drizzle it back and fourth over berries to decorate. Also, in many craft stores they sell iridescent edible powder that can be dusted on the outside to make the berries glow. *Chopped bars can be substituted as long as they are good quality. *If you don’t have a double boiler, place a metal bowl over a pot of water.

Make sure it fits well and the bottom of the bowl is at least partially submerged in the water.

Truffles 1/2 pound good bittersweet chocolate 1/2 pound good semisweet chocolate

Celebrating Every Kind of L ove for the Holiday

1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon prepared coffee 1/2 teaspoon good vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar or Cocoa powder

By Sarah Aires

As the holiday highs and pressure to keep New Year’s resolutions dwindle, a new excuse to spoil loved ones and stuff your face with chocolate emerges in the form of a lovey-dovey mid-February holiday. It is nearly impossible to avoid the bursts of pinks and reds that decorate store fronts in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Whether you plan on spending February 14th with a special someone or hosting your own Anti-Valentine’s Day dinner with friends, there are so many ways to celebrate every kind of love in your life this year.

1. Chop the chocolate well and place it into a heat-resistant mixing bowl. Do not use a metal bowl for this, plastic is best.

2. In a small saucepan, heat cream until it just bowls. Pour over chopped chocolate and let stand for one minute. Slowly and carefully stir until all the chocolate is melted and the cream is fully incorporated. Quickly stir in coffee and vanilla.

Let mixture stand at room temperature for a minimum of 1 hour. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and chill in refrigerator.

3. Drop 2-3 teaspoons of chocolate mixture onto lined baking pan until completed portioned. Refrigerate a minimum of 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).

4. Meanwhile, liberally add cocoa powder and/or confectioners sugar to the bottom of a casserole dish. When done refrigerating, roll dollops in hands to create rough balls and then roll in sugar/cocoa to coat. Return to the baking sheet. Do this with all pieces. Refrigerate an additional 30 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.

Keep refrigerated, but serve at room temperature.

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one are the days when just dinner and a movie would suffice for a special night out on the town.

With all the romantic date options, especially in New York City, it is so easy to be much more creative. If sweethearts hope to keep out of the cold, there are a plethora of places to spend V-day together one-on-one. The New York Philharmonic is putting on a great show with some of the world’s finest musicians this Valentine’s day at Lincoln center. Enjoy world-class entertainment by the most prestigious orchestra in New York City.

If you are hoping to have some more time to relax with your significant other, a spa is a fantastic option. Many spas offer side-by-side romantic massages for couples, or you could always give your partner the gift of pampering and give them a spa gift card to enjoy. Many spas offer dozens of services perfect for anyone looking to spend a calming day away from the cold. This option is also great for any ladies looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day unwinding with friends getting manicures, pedicures or a facial.

If traditional is more your style, and If traditional is more your style, and romantic Valentine’s day meal is the date of choice, there are plenty of romantic restaurants in the tri-state area especially in New York City which is the perfect city for proposals or first dates alike.

The River Cafe is a fantastic choice for delicious fare. Just on the other side of the river on Water Street in Brooklyn Heights, the view of downtown Manhattan and the romantic ambiance is enough to woo anyone.

Flowers, teddy bears and candies are, of course, always Valentine’s staples but spending time together and creating memories that you can take without throughout your relationship is an even more touching way to show those closest to you just how much they mean.

Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember and do something special to show appreciation for the relationship you share with whoever it is you may be celebrating with this year!

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ST. MARY’S SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY

PTA HOSTS FAMILY FUN NIGHT JOINS OPERATION SHOEBOX NEW JERSEY

By Susan Murphy

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n January 21, St. Mary’s Madonna Hall was filled with young teens, adults, and the staff of Operation Shoebox New Jersey who all worked in a fast-paced, yet efficient assembly line to pack personal care and food items being sent to service men and women around the globe.

This is the second year St. Mary’s Social Concern Ministry has worked with Operation Shoebox New Jersey and they have been collecting items since October 2011. This was what is known as “pack-out” day and according to Coordinator Philip Limeri there were at least 150 volunteers ready to assist. “Students from Colts Neck High School, Cedar Drive School, Mater Dei High School, Marlboro High School, Colts Neck ROTC came out to help,” he said. A police officer with the Howell Police Department, Sergeant Hill, came with 10 teens from Howell PAL to assist after he saw the collection being taken at a local food store.

Executive Director Hirsch told the large group in St. Mary’s Madonna Hall that they had packed 600 boxes and a loud cheer went out through the room. Donations collected at the pack-out will help offset the cost of shipping the boxes. If you have the address of a deployed soldier, submit the name so they may receive a care package from Operation Shoebox New Jersey. Any organization interested in participating in this important cause visit www.opshoeboxnj.org or call 908.698.0333.

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n the midst of frigid temperatures, students and their parents arrived at Lincroft Elementary School to enjoy an evening of beach blanket Bingo.” The family fun night was held in The Leopard’s Den on Friday evening, January 20. Nights such as this one are held several times a year. “The events are planned by the committee chairs Christine SanPietro and Rosemary Seppe and are free to our families,” said PTA President Jackie Portnoy. “Our first one this year was the outdoor movie night, then the Halloween Dance, and now this one. Both Christine and Rosamary are talented and creative and make each event more special than the one before it!”

Principal Steven Graziano was the caller for Bingo. There were three rounds of Bingo: one original Bingo, one making the shape of an L for “Lincroft,” and one human Bingo. “A scavenger hunt at the end will culminate the festivities. Winners will receive free homework passes and other prizes not school related,” explained Principal Graziano.

The scavenger hunt seemed to be the favorite part of the evening. As items were announced, the students needed to check with their parents for the item. Screeching, more laughter, and a great deal of jumping took place! Items such as sun block, lip gloss, a quarter, a belt, anything with GIANTS on it, and a right shoe were named. The final scavenger hunt was for a principal!

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Left to right: Founder/Executive Director of Operation Shoebox New Jersey, Rod Hirsch takes a box packed with items for shipment to service men/women from Philip Limeri, Coordinator of Pack-out Day at St. Mary’s Church in Colts Neck.

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n February 9, the members and guests of the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck and Holmdel will attend a culinary demonstration by renowned chef, Chris Mumford at his restaurant in Shrewsbury. Members will be able to sample his creations while learning some of the secrets to great cooking. Seating is limited so a reservation must be made by calling 732.946.7644.

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Neighbors Club met for the annual “Treasure Auction” and catered lunch at the Colts Neck Firehouse on Conover Road. Auctioneers, Helene Kalkay and Sue Quincannon, made the day brighter with their jokes and entertainment as they encouraged higher and higher bidding! Funds from the auction helped to pay for the lunch and many members brought food which was donated to the Monmouth and Ocean County Food Bank.

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Chair of the Annual Missions Home-Style Turkey Dinner, Lynn Liebenow stands besides her husband Bob Liebenow, who is head chef and oversees the workings of the kitchen. The dinner takes place on March 10, 2012 at the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ. .

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olmdel Community United Church of Christ will host their held their Annual Missions Home-Style Turkey Dinner on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Seating is by reservation only with seating times of 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Take out will also be available.

The cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children and $15 for take out.

For reservations please contact Sharon Wessel at 732.431.2372 or swe456ssel@aol.com.

Chair Lynn Liebenow noted that every year the congregation comes together to help make this a success. Some members prepare potatoes at home, other make pies. Flour and turkeys are also donated by members. Every aspect of the dinner from shopping right up to the dishwashing process at the end of the night is covered by the hard work of the congregation and the donations from others in the community. Dearborn Market and Delicious Orchards make donations, as well as grocery stores in the local area, who donate gift cards to cover any additional needs for the dinner.

Bob Liebenow is the head chef and oversees the workings of the kitchen each year. The coleslaw is made by John Pope, whose recipe is a well-guarded secret. Many members volunteer to assist with the take-out portion of the event and make certain orders and pick-ups run smoothly. New members or those who have not yet volunteered for this event join in to help and usually find it to be fun and a great opportunity to be an important part of the church community.

So mark your calendars for March 10 and treat yourself to this delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings and dessert!

Join the many families who return year after year and to the relaxed, friendly atmosphere in the fellowship hall of the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ as you enjoy your meal.

Or order take-out and share it with your neighbor. No matter which you choose, you will not be disappointed!

PROJECT LINUS…

Providing Security Through Blankets

By Susan Murphy

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ho hasn’t been comforted by the feel of a warm blanket?

Project Linus, a national organization based in Bloomington, Illinois, makes certain that children from infants through teens, who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need receive a warm, made-with-love blanket. Just as Charles Schulz’s Linus character from the PEANUTS® comic strip was comforted by his blanket, thousands of children are offered that same comfort and sense of security by Project Linus.

Over 400 chapter coordinators collect blankets from thousands of “blanketeers” (volunteers) across the United States. According to National President Carol Babbitt, at least 4.1 million blankets have been distributed since Project Linus began in 1995. Easily a half million blankets have been distributed throughout the country in one year. “I am extremely pleased by the outpouring of support Project Linus has enjoyed.” states Babbitt. “The comfort brought to a child by a Project Linus security blanket should not be underestimated. Thanks to our many blanketeers and our chapter coordinators, millions of children and their families have been given comfort and security at a time when they need it most. In addition, blanketeers are given an opportunity to use their talents and abilities in a most rewarding way.”

Mrs. Babbit said she learned about Project Linus in 1998 and wanted to get involved. “I just wanted to make blankets, which is how we all start out. Things changed for me and it become much more.” She is now the National President and Executive Director of Project Linus. Mrs. Babbitt works with Vice President and Chapter Coordinator of Central Illinois Chapter Mary Balagna to oversee and guide the activities of Project Linus chapters across the United States. The organization was “born” on Christmas Eve in 1995 when Karen Loucks was emotionally moved by an article titled, “Joy to the World.” It was written by Pulitzer Prize winning photo-journalist, Eddie Adams and featured a petite, downy haired child. She had been going through intensive chemotherapy and stated that her security blanket helped her get through the treatments. After reading this article, Karen Loucks decided to provide homemade security blankets to Denver’s Rocky Mountain Children’s Cancer Center, and Project Linus was born.

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There are many ways to help Project Linus besides making a blanket. Tax deductible donations can be made to the national organization or you can shop at GoodShop or search through GoodSearch online and designate Project Linus to receive a donation. Visit the website for Project Linus at www.projectlinus.org for detailed information on donations, as well as patterns and requirements for making blankets. Blankets are collected all year long.

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Meet The Mayors of

Colts Neck Mayor Jarrett Engel

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Holmdel Mayor Patrick Impreveduto

ach Mayor was asked for a brief background of themselves as well as to answer the following questions. What are your hobbies? What is a relaxing day like for you? Do you have an interesting or unusual talent? What is your highest priority for this term in office?

Colts Neck Mayor Jarrett Engel

shared that he grew up in Colts Neck. He started volunteering on the Colts Neck First Aid in 1989 and is a Life member and past President of Colts Neck First Aid 2006-2008. He was elected to the first three year term on the township committee in 2009, became Deputy Mayor in 2011, and was re-elected for a new three year term last November. He is the youngest Mayor to serve in Colts Neck. Mayor Engel attended Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His hobbies include skiing, and community service. A relaxing day for him is “spending time with my family doing any activity.” His interesting talent is horseback riding and he notably was the first committeeman to ride a horse in our Memorial Day parade! Mayor Engel shared what his highest priority for this term in office is. “Keeping the town’s basic public services at an acceptable level during what will most likely be another very challenging year.”

Holmdel Mayor Patrick Impreveduto grew up in Hoboken, Union City and Secaucus where he spent his formative years. “My wife Judith and I have lived in the area since 1984; we raised two children, Rocco, who is now 34, and Andrea, 23. My son Rocco and his wife Danielle have 3 children therefore, Judy and I have 3 grandchildren Rocco age 5, Matthew age 2, and Daniel 7 months. I am a graduate of Weehawken High School; have a BA in Elementary Education and a BA in English, from St Peter’s College I have masters degrees in Library/Media Communication/ A Masters in Administration Supervision and Principalship and I hold a Chief School Administrator Certificate. I am also certified in Youth

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Colts Neck, Holmdel & Lincroft

Middletown (Lincroft) Mayor Anthony P. Fiore

Sports Safety. I retired from my principalship in 2010 and am presently employed by the Middle States Association of Elementary, High Schools and Colleges. We moved to Holmdel in 1994 from Colts Neck; we lived in Colts Neck from 1984 to 1994. I served on the Sports Foundation in Colts Neck. In Holmdel, I served on the Board of Education for 6 years from 2001-2007 and Chaired the Planning Board from 2006-2008. I was elected to Holmdel Township Committee in 2008 –present, became Deputy Mayor -2009 – 2010, and Mayor of Holmdel 2011 and 2012. Mayor Impreveduto shared that his hobbies are, “My three grandchildren, watching college basketball and professional baseball, and Judy and I also like to spend time relaxing at our vacation home in Florida whenever we can. A relaxing day for the Mayor is, “A warm sunny day, my wife and I sitting on the beach with a drink in our hand watching the waves roll in. No emails, text or phone calls. Also, when I’m in town just sitting and having relaxing, stimulating and intelligent conversation regarding Holmdel town business.”

The Mayor’s response to his highest priority for this term in office was this.

“Like every other city in the state and every other community in the country, it’s the financial aspect/budgetary crisis that we are in. The governor is trying to do the right thing in Trenton, but it’s putting a tremendous burden upon the communities. Holmdel is not excluded from it. That’s the big challenge facing the Holmdel Township Committee. We are trying to deliver the services the residents currently have without substantially increasing taxes. And that’s not easy. Another priority is developing theActel- Lucent property. We have 496 acres, which holds two million square feet of office space. That was a strong ratable for Holmdel for many years.

Actel-Lucent has since moved out. The building has been vacant for a number of years. Actel-Lucent has been trying to sell the property but presently they have no buyers. We have been meeting

with the Actel-Lucent people and any prospective buyers to be sure that the property owners agree philosophically with the township committee. Whatever goes there is going to be there for a very long time. So we have to make sure the development is the right thing for the residents of the community and will benefit Holmdel for many generations.”

Middletown Mayor Anthony P. Fiore has been serving on the Township Committee since 2009. He served as Mayor in 2011, Deputy Mayor in 2009 and on the Middletown Planning Board from 2006 through 2009. He is employed as a VicePresident with Prudential Investments, a division of Prudential Financial. He is a certified retirement and pension specialist and holds various industry designations such as the Professional Plan Consultant (PPC) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF). He is licensed by the National Association for Securities Dealers (NASD). He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rutgers University. He is an alumnus of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. Mayor Fiore and his wife Courtney have two young daughters, Allessandra and Julianna. During Middletown’s annual Organization Day on January 1, Mayor Fiore shared the following comments. “While the calendar may have changed, the overall priority of this Committee and administration will remain the same: fully complying with the Governor’s property tax cap.

We must continue to enhance our ability to communicate with residents through our website, text messages, emails, phone and social media to provide them the most up-to-date information that we have available during emergency situations. I would urge all residents to sign up for our text and email alerts by visiting our municipal website as soon as possible.” He added, “Our goal for 2012 is to bring back Middletown Day by establishing a Middletown Day Committee of public volunteers.”

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Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue

Meet Winston a Lhasa Apso, is looking for his forever home. His new family should be knowledgeable about the breed, no small children and willing to put in the time needed to help him adjust to another family. He has become a great dog who now sits in his foster mom’s lap and gives the best doggie kisses. He doesn’t mind getting groomed and loves his chew toys. Winston needs an office without cats. If you are looking for a cute face and love Lhasa Apsos, then Winston is the one for you.

Penelope is a Labrador/Boxer Mix. She would make a great pet for an active family. She loves being outside, loves kids and other dogs. She does not really like cats. She was rescued from South Carolina. She is doing well in her foster home in New Jersey, but she is searching for her forever home.

Email your pet shots to magazine@mycommunitypublications.com

hua, came to South Carolina Kill shelter. He is very friendly, good with people, and other dogs. He is low maintenance, loves to be held, and enjoys snuggling, and being with his person. He is neutered, up to date on all shots, and just waiting for the right Loki is almost 1-years old and family to come along and give is a Dalmatian/American bullhim a forever home. He is about dog mix. Very cute, playful and 11 lbs, perfect size, not too big energetic. Loki would really love not too small. the company of another dog who wants to play. Loki is neutered, housebroken, and knows basic commands.

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Community Pet Shots Kellie Rizzo of Colts Neck

Lil Wayne, a Papillion mix, came from a kill shelter in Brooklyn. He is an adorable little guy approx 2-years-old, up to date on shots and neutered. He needs time to warm up and can be a little timid at first. But once he knows you, he is your snuggle baby. He has the markings of a tiny fox, less than 10 lbs, he seems to be housebroken, or close to it.

Woody is a 4-year-old Chihua-

Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue is a non-profit 5019(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from high kill shelters up and down the east coast. They also help find homes for dogs displaced due to divorce or economy issues. Castle of Dreams is an amazing network of foster families that take these dogs into their homes until permanent forever homes can be found.

We are 100% volunteer operated. All funds raised go directly to the care of the dogs. Last year alone, Castle of Dreams rescued 300 animals, the numbers increase every year as new foster families join the group. For more information, you can check them out at www. castle-of-dreams.com. Anyone interested in adopting from Castle of Dreams should go to the website to fill out an application.

Where’s Moose?

Moose Moore has gotten free and is roaming around the Colts Neck, Holmdel and Lincroft area. Do you recognize where he is? Help us find Moose by emailing his location to pets@mycommunitypublications.com. Please put “Where’s Moose?” in the subject line.

Everyone who responds will receive a “Where’s Moose Moore?” T-shirt and it can be picked up at MarketME in Airport Plaza, Hazlet. One random correct response will also receive the grand prize. This month, the prize is a $100 bouquet courtesy of Greenhouse Gallery Florist in Colts Neck.

Last month: The grand prize winner; Pamela Davis, knew that Moose was in front of St. Mary’s Church in Colts Neck.

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The Chorus of the Atlantic, the Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society has, for the past three decades, sent its quartets out into the nearby communities in New Jersey to participate in this most worthy program. Like the proverbial post office heroes of old, they have braved freezing winds, sleet and snow to bring their tuneful personal messages to a thrilled recipient. The songs are delivered by a quartet, nattily attired in their chorus dress uniforms. The men also will present the gift of a long stem rose, and snap a photograph with the recipient to share with friends and families. Better yet, the quartet will deliver all this at the time and place of the purchaser’s choosing.

Most of the recipients are women and most of the deliveries are at homes or in restaurants. The quartets will agree that the songs will rarely leave the ladies with a dry eye. Men also are the recipients of the valentines and, share with the women the delighted element of surprise. Past memorable experiences of the chorus members have been deliveries at schools, where the students, as well as the recipient shared the joy of the moment. The singers have been in the offices of doctors and dentists, where staff was receiving the musical token of appreciation, but patients were made happy as well. Deliveries in auto repair shops were generally raucous affairs. Other performances have been at swimming pools, department stores and fitness centers. There is no end to the variety of sites and recipients. Many pets are present at the event; cats, parrots and some dogs that may join along in song.

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Visit these cities anytime of the year to keep the Valentine’s Day spirit!

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France How romantic is this?

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Silver Pavilion Ginkakuji At Japanese Zen Garden In Kyoto, Japan

Sydney Opera House And Harbour Bridge At Night in Sydney, Australia

Ponte Vecchio over Arno River in Florence, Italy.

low, and orange hues of autumn Tower to enjoy the city views (for £75, you can have a private tour); dominate the landscape. and take a boat trip along the River Romantic Experiences: Avon.

Stay in a traditional ryokan and sleep on plush futons on tatami Sydney, Australia floors; bathe at an authentic bath Marrakech, Morocco The Sydney Harbour Bridge, house like Funaoka Onsen (¥410); It’s easy to get swept away by the iconic Opera House, and the follow the Philosopher’s Stroll, the grandeur of this former impebeaches all make for a popular which takes you to the Temple of rial city, which is surrounded by Romantic Experiences: honeymoon locale. the Silver Pavilion; and take a day palm trees, the Sahara Desert, and Cross the 16th-century Pont trip to Nara, where you can feed Atlas Mountain peaks.

Neuf at sunset; linger at the top of Romantic Experiences: deer by hand.

Romantic Experiences: Swim at Camp Cove Beach; ride the Eiffel Tower; visit Île de la Cité; Ride a camel or a horse through sit by the pond at Jardin du Luxem- the ferry to Taronga Zoo; walk from the dunes of the Palmeraie at the bourg; wander through Place des Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach; Bruges, Belgium If you’re looking for a romantic foot of the Atlas Mountains; get Vosges in Le Marais; and explore enjoy a seaplane flight along the northern beaches; share a pie city with canals, forget the crowds lost in the labyrinthine Jemma el the Sully Wing at the Louvre. floater at Harry’s Cafe de Wheels of Venice and head northwest to Fna and surrounding souk; stay in at 2am; and find anywhere with a Bruges instead. Here, the intimate a Moorish-style traditional riad; Florence, Italy lanes almost require hand-in-hand and share fresh dates right off the Florence oozes charm, romance, harbor view. tree. walks. and the chance to indulge in some of Italy’s finest cuisine and wines. Buenos Aires, Argentina Romantic Experiences: If tango is the dance of lovers, Ignore the tourists and wander Take a boat ride through the Jaipur, India India’s famed Pink City features down cobblestone streets that of- why not go straight to the place canals; hop on a horse-drawn fer glimpses of the River Arno, ca- of seduction? Elegant and refined, carriage from Market (Markt) gardens, monuments, and regal Buenos Aires has also historic Square (€35); check out the Food 18th-century palace hotels harthedrals, and stone bridges. architecture, gardens, and tree- and Flower Market; cycle along kening back to the reign of the RaRomantic Experiences: lined boulevards perfect for prom- the canals to the historic village jput princes. The vibrant street baRelax in one of the seating enading. of Damme; and visit Minnewater zaars of Jaipur can only enhance niches on the Ponte Vecchio; stroll Park to see the swans in the aptly your passion. through the Boboli Gardens; ad- Romantic Experiences: Romantic Experiences: Dine al fresco in the Palermo named Lake of Love. mire Botticelli masterpieces at the Take a elephant ride to the AmUffizi; climb Giotto’s Bell Tower Viejo neighbourhood; scour for ber Fort; walk through the Jaldha(Campanile); and soak in panoram- antiques at the Plaza Dorrego mar- Bath, England Rolling countryside and a wind- ra water fountain and park; sleep ic city views from Piazzale Michel- ket in San Telmo; see an opera at Teatro Colón; go to a milonga to ing river make Bath one of Eu- on silk sheets in a former maharaangiolo. watch professional tango dancers; rope’s most romantic and adored ja’s palace; have high tea at the Taj and take a tango lesson for two at cities. Any city that includes a Rambagh Palace; and ride a rickPrague, Czech Republic “Places to Propose” section on its shaw up to Jaigarh Fort at sunset Best experienced at night when Academia Nacional del Tango. official website has to be a place for unparalleled city views. the city monuments are illumito visit with your intended. nated, spring and summer are par- Kyoto, Japan www.frommers.com Kyoto’s historic shrines, castles, Romantic Experiences: ticularly ripe seasons in Prague for and temples are laid out in imperial romance.

Marvel at the thermal waters gardens that are simply breathtak- of the Roman Baths (£59 per perRomantic Experiences: ing, especially during cherry blos- son with lunch); climb the 154Stroll along the river Vltava at som season or when the red, yel- step spiral stairway at Beckford’s dusk and gaze at the castle; walk

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Cliché or not, Paris really is a city for lovers. Everywhere you turn, a picture-perfect moment awaits: strolling along the Seine, sharing a crêpe, walking hand-inhand through a museum, kissing under the Eiffel Tower.

across the Charles Bridge; and take a cable-car ride to the top of the Petrin Gardens, where you’ll find a mirror maze and a waterfall.

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What Is Your Ideal Valentine’s Day? Left:Vinnie and Marge DiFrulo

(Lincroft residents who will be married 65 years in April).

“I knew my wife since she was 11 and I was 12 and back then you married the girl from your neighborhood,” said Vinnie. “Our ideal Valentine’s Day would be having dinner together and we would love to have it at a restaurant called Junior’s which is back in downtown Brooklyn where we always used to go,” shared Marge.

Right: Maria and Matt Yaninas “To make my wife happy, and not only by doing the dishes or helping around the house. I want to make her truly happy because Valentine’s Day is more than just giving flowers and candy,” shared Matt. “We love our family so we also want to spend time with them on that day,” said Maria.

Tom Eddy To spend the day with my wife in celebration of another wonderful year together. We would go to dinner or go to the city, but the important thing is to spend it together because we enjoy each other’s company so much.

Jerry and Marilyn Bruner “To be in St. Thomas and have dinner at a restaurant which overlooks the Caribbean so we can watch the cruise ships coming in and out,” shared Marilyn. “That’s how we spend every Valentine’s Day, including this year,” said Jerry.

John Fieramosca My ideal Valentine’s Day would be not working on that day. If that happened, I would just relax.

Caitie Spending it with all my friends, just hanging out together. Some have boyfriends, some don’t, but just being together would be great.

Rob Lowe Spending it with my beautiful wife.

Jennifer Barbieri To spend it at home with my husband with some good food and some good wine. No gifts necessary but they are never refused and are greatly appreciated.

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Kris and Valerie Hansen To have a table for two by a roaring fire and to enjoy dinner with the love of my life, my wife Valerie,” shared Kris. “My ideal Valentine’s Day would be to spend the day with my four beautiful children and then to spend a quiet evening with my sweetheart, my husband Kris.

Jeannette Worshaw

(Lincroft resident who just turned 95 years young.)

Spending time with my two sons, five grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.

Brianne McMahon My IDEAL Valentine’s Day would be - to get a surprise visit by the lost love of my life from over 7 years ago.

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You’ve heard the quotation, “One man’s meat is another man’s poison.” It’s true. Now more than ever, diet plays a critical role in preventing a wide range of degenerative diseases and premature aging.

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or years now, medical profession- cause the symptoms or which combinaals have been linking inflamma- tion of foods may trigger a symptomatic tion to disease within the body. episode.

Clinical studies show that inflammation What is Food Sensitivity? not only contributes to disease, but can Food sensitivity is caused by the imalso cause many illnesses and ailments mune system’s response to foods, vitasuch as digestive disorders, migraines, mins and/or environmental chemicals obesity, chronic and/or general fatigue, and substances. If your body identifies ADD, joint pain, skin disorders and arthe food as foreign or incompatible, it thritis as well as difficulty losing weight. will send out biochemicals to attack it, Further research shows foods, even which in turn instigates inflammation healthy ones, may be to blame. and can damage the normal tissues.

If you feel that, overall, you eat a Symptoms of food sensitivity can be “healthy diet” and are experiencing any water retention, depression, joint pain, of the above listed conditions, or you carbohydrate cravings, fatigue, weight just have an overall sense of not feeling gain and more. well you may have a food intolerance or Is there a way to identify sensitivity.

to cause severe inflammation of blood cells. These are foods and products we normally would not expect to affect us negatively. This test also reflects what foods your body tolerates best.

The traditional way is to journal your food and track symptoms. It can be time consuming but this approach works well to uncover common foods causing repeat symptoms within the body. You also might want to seek the help of a nutrition counselor who can help you identify your biggest offenders by placing you on a rotation diet. By not eating the same foods day after day, tracking symptoms becomes more simplified as to pinpoint the common offender causing discomfort. my food intolerances or Over 2500 years ago Hippocrates said, What is Food Intolerance? sensitivities?

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29th Annuarl Colts Neck PTO Spring Gala Friday, March 2, 2012 • 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at PNC Arts Center The 29th annual Colts Neck PTO Spring Gala has been planned. This year’s theme, “Dream Maker Spring Gala”, highlights what we strive to do each and every day in the PTO. We bring programs to the schools that will enhance the learning experience and hopefully make our children’s dreams come true. A well-rounded education is the foundation to building great leaders for tomorrow.

There are some exciting changes to the event this year. For instance, this year couples are welcome at the event. We are mixing things up and letting the guys in on the fun. We are also lucky enough to have a special guest speaker, Barry Habib, entrepreneur, mortgage industry expert, producer who will share some motivating thoughts with our guests.

Tickets are $60 per person and seating is limited to the first 300. As always the baskets will be spectacular and we are introducing some fantastic silent auction items at this event. There will also be dancing with music provided by DJ Affaire to Remember.

We are asking you to be our partner in this event.

The support of the local families and businesses is critical to the success of our fundraising efforts.

When you donate to the Colts Neck PTO, you not only acknowledge a worthy cause, you become an integral member of a caring community of extraordinary givers. We would be honored if you would donate something towards the event. We are looking for families and/or businesses to sponsor the event. Plus we need creative and exciting donations such as electronics like TV’s, computers, iPad’s, cameras, vacation homes/destinations, sporting event tickets, jewelry, Broadway show tickets, and of course monetary donations of any amount are greatly welcome. Our brochure is available to view on our website at www.coltsneckPTO.org under the fundraising tab. Please take a moment to fill out the form and mail in your donation to Jo Ann Butler, 10 Victorian Way, Colts Neck, N.J. 07722. We are a recognized charitable organization so all donations are tax deductible.

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Not-For-Profit Theater Two River Theater Company

was founded in 1994 by Joan and Dr. Robert M. Rechnitz. The New York Times stated that just within its first season the theater had “arrived” as an institution of “taste, class, and resilience.” Two River Theater Company offers its audiences American masterpieces, world classics, and contemporary plays by leading writers. It is notably one of New Jersey’s most respected nonprofit theaters, most recently designated as a Major Art Institution by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Two River education program in action. Photo courtesy of Two River Theater.

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oday, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, Two River Theater produces an eight-play season of classics, contemporary plays, as well as new plays and musicals. In its effort to support writers and other artists working on new plays and musicals, Two River Theater produces developmental readings and workshops throughout each season, which are free and open to the public. This gives audiences the opportunity to be part of the creative process.

Michael Hurst joined Two River as Managing Director in May 2011. He was on the staff of The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival for 16 years, including four years as General Manager and six as Managing Director. “Two River Theater has a very supportive Board that is committed to growing the institution, artistically and financially,” he shared. “We are also fortunate to have a healthy subscriber base that is

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Nilaja Sun, writer and performer of No Child…, worked with students in Asbury Park High School before her show.

Photo by Mike McLaughlin.

The company of Honk, a family musical.

Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

excited about our expanded programming. It is a challenging economy, and we do need philanthropic support. It also is important to us to create innovative audience-development programs and develop partnerships with local civic and business leaders, to keep focus on the renaissance of this area—helping to draw more people to the downtown area, supporting the growth of local businesses, and putting Red Bank on the map as a tourist destination. The theater is a key player in that and we are excited to keep moving forward in our work.”

John Dias assumed his position as Two River’s Artistic Director in August 2010 after working as a producer and dramaturg in New York for 20 years.

Throughout his career, he has been a leading advocate for stimulating productions of the classics and bold new American plays, including the Broadway productions of Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Lisa Kron’s Well.

He explains the value of Two River Theater Company for all audiences.

“Two River Theater creates opportunities for students and multigenerational audiences to participate in free programs, events, and conversations both at the theater, in classrooms, and in partnerships with civic organizations across our region,” says Artistic Director John Dias. “We are fortunate to be part of a larger community that values this kind of engagement. What sets us apart is the way that we create opportunities for the public to interact with the world-class artists that we bring to Red Bank. In our school programs, main stage work, and developmental projects, we foster ways for all of our community, including young people, to engage directly with artists. PlayBack, for instance, was inspired by Nilaja Sun’s play, No Child. The students had opportunities to meet with Nilaja, who is a great and passionate artist, and share their experiences with her, and

TWO RIVER THEATER COMPANY Two River Theater is a nonprofit stateof-the-art theater located in Red Bank.

Photo by Mike McLaughlin.

Director David Staller spoke to audiences at Two River’s lobby before a performance of Candida, as part of the Before Play discussion series. Photo courtesy of Two River.

learn from her. In addition to our eightplay season, we produce an ongoing series of developmental projects as an essential part of our mission, with readings and workshops offered free to the public; after each reading audiences are invited to talk to the artists and engage in smart and lively conversation with them. The heart of our institution is that it is a place where artists can do their best work, and where audiences can participate in the creation of plays and musicals, both great classics and original stories.” PlayBack is an intensive twelve week program guided by professional teaching artists during which high school students create an original play or musical based on the themes of a Two River production.

Kate Cordaro, who has served as Two River’s Director of Education since 2004 explained further what this program is and how it impacts the students who participate in it. “PlayBack is designed to foster the collaborative process of making theater, and bring young people from many different backgrounds together for an experience that reminds them of what they share, rather than the things that separate them. This season, the ten young women who are participating are finding their voices as playwrights for the very first time.

They have learned how to write effec-

tively, passionately and cleanly through playwriting exercises, and to create theatrical compositions through acting and movement training. They’ve shared their thoughts on their teachers, parents and families, education in general—and their schools in particular.

And they’ve come together from very different backgrounds to create a truly supportive ensemble.”

Two River Theater Company continues to move ahead in the area of community involvement, as explained by Artistic Director Dias. “We create and produce stories that reflect the world in which we live and that encourages diverse audiences to encounter each other at the theater in unexpected ways.

We are always looking for new opportunities to bring our community into the theater, to be part of the creative process and engage in lively dialogue with our staff and artists. We are very excited about two new programs that are now annual traditions: a Cabaret of New Songs for the Musical Theater, produced in collaboration with New York University’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing program; and Crossing Borders, a four-day festival that includes readings of new plays by Mexican-American writers, as well as a free community celebration, that we will produce in June.

And in July, we’ll present an exciting

dance called Bolero Red Bank, which will feature members of our community—including non-dancers—that will be choreographed by the major modern dance choreographer Larry Keigwin.”

The next production to be held at Two River Theater Company is August Wilson’s Jitney, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, which will run now through February 19. Single tickets start at $37 and three-and-four-play ticket packages for Two River’s season are available by calling 732.345.1400 or by visiting www.trtc.org. Jitney is the eighth play in August Wilson’s 10-play cycle, which depicts the African-American experience in each decade of the 20th century and for which he won two Pulitzer Prizes and the Tony Award.

From April 3 through April 22, Maureen McGovern will present her powerful musical memoir, Carry It On, in which she brings her story to life using the songs of her generation, such as The Beatles, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and many others.

Two River Theater and its education programs receive support from numerous foundations, corporations, and sponsors. Two River Theater Company is a state-of-the-art, two-stage complex located at 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.trtc.org or call 732.345.1400.

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embers of Holmdel Community United Church of Christ and Colts Neck Reformed Church worked closely with Central Jersey Blood Center to sponsor a blood drive. All of the donations go to area hospitals, which have a constant need for fresh blood. One of the main reasons to donate is because blood is perishable so the hospitals supply needs to be replenished regularly.

Susan Shaw was the coordinator for Holmdel Community United Church of Christ. She set up a table during coffee hour after church services each Sunday in December to recruit donors and offered literature from Central Jersey Blood Center outlining what the blood drive entailed. “This has been done at the church for at least 10 years, usually the first Tuesday in January. We do it at that time because the blood supply is low following the holidays, so the need is greatest,” she explained. Mrs. Shaw expected 30 donors to arrive on January 3 between 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m..

Kathy Rodman and Cathy DellaFera coordinated the blood drive for Colts Neck Reformed Church on January 18, which ran from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Prior to donating blood, donors had to register; first time donors completed a form that was then entered into the Central Jersey Blood Center’s database. Donors were then screened, which included taking their temperature, blood pressure, and doing a finger stick. Reviewing their medical history was essential before donating.

Mrs. Rodman said the church has held a blood drive twice a year for at least the last eight years.

She noted that the final count following the January 18 blood drive was 54 donors and 48 units of blood donated.

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Left to right: Members of the Colts Neck Reformed Church, Craig and Debi Jensen, as well as Sandy Freeman socialize a bit following their participation in the blood drive on January 18.

Snacks and juice were provided for donors to enjoy.

Debbie White, a member of Colts Neck Reformed Church, reads a book from the kindle sitting on her lap as she relaxes while giving blood during the January 18 drive. She donates blood to the Central Jersey Blood Center every couple of months.

Central Jersey Blood Center’s phlebotomist Glenn Plancher talks with first time blood donor Dylan Tucker, instructing him on what to do for the next several hours after his donation. Dylan was home on winter break from college and attended the blood drive at Colts Neck Reformed Church on January 18.

Stephen Polly of Holmdel relaxes as Kristie from Central Jersey Blood Center makes certain his blood donation is being properly collected. Mr. Polly donated during the January 3 blood drive at Holmdel Community United Church of Christ.

Left to right: Co-coordinator of the blood drive, Kathy Rodman, and Reverend Scott Brown commend Tullis Savage, Director of the Nursery at Colts Neck Reformed Church for participating in the blood drive.

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The CNBA sponsored the Holiday Window Painting event. Each year the art students from Colts Neck High School have the opportunity to show off their skill and offer the community a view of festive seasonal creations on local business windows.

Here are the students that participated and some of the CNBA Executive Board that attended to award them with cash prizes.

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s we begin a new year, the Colts Neck Business Association is proud to announce its new executive board.

Glen J. Dalakian has taken over as the new presi- 2012 Executive Board Members, left to right: dent, following a Tom Corley, Andrea Giannopoulos, Anna Appovery successful lonia, Glen Dalakian, Carolyn Burtnick, Monica Vermeulen, and Advisor Sal Barbagallo. year led by Sal Barbagallo. Anna Appolonia and Andrea Giannopoulos are vice-presidents, Carolyn Burtnick is the corresponding secretary, Monica Vermeulen is the recording secretary, and Tom Corley is the treasurer. The board would like to thank Veronica Sullivan, Tom Orgo and Jennifer Barbieri for their service on the executive board in 2011.

The newly elected 2012 leadership of the CNBA is excited about our new directive to “add value” to our membership, business district, and community. With membership numbers in 2011 reaching over 200, we hope to continue to grow our organization while adding value every step of the way. The CNBA meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Colts Neck Library - 1 Winthrop Road (near town hall) from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

For more details, visit the CNBA website at www.coltsneckbusiness.org or “like” the Colts Neck Business Association’s Facebook page.

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On September 16, 2011, New Jersey passed a law which decriminalizes sexting by juveniles. Specifically, the law, which becomes effective April 1, 2012, provides that a person under 18, who texts or e-mails “a photograph depicting nudity”, instead of being charged with a crime, will be permitted, if the prosecutor consents, to participate in “a remedial education or counseling program”.

This program is designed to make the juvenile aware of the “consequences of sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials”, both legal (being incarcerated for violating criminal laws) and non- legal (effecting relationships, “loss of educational and employment opportunities, and being barred or removed from school programs and extracurricular

activities”). These remedial programs will also help the juvenile to understand that because of the “unique characteristics of cyberspace and the Internet”; there are potential “long-term and unforeseen consequences” for sharing these sexual materials, including “bullying and cyber-bullying”.

Although the juvenile’s parent or guardian is required to pay the cost of participating in the educational program, their ability to pay will be taken into consideration and, if appropriate, the juvenile may even be permitted to “participate in a self-guided awareness program” that satisfies the aforesaid objectives.

Dad, as a judge who tried numerous criminal cases, what do you think of a system which permits a person, who violates the law, to avoid prosecution?

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In the appropriate case, I think it’s good for the system and for the individual to permit what its know as “diversion” i.e. the person is diverted from the criminal process. In fact, a similar process has been available for many years in minor drug cases where we allow a suspension of criminal proceedings, put the offender on probation for a year or so, and if there are no further problems, the charges can be dismissed. Another similar diversionary process that is available for other first offenders is the pretrial intervention program (PTI).

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Not at all - sexting is wrong, it’s horrible, it’s obscene, and should not be tolerated! This new law does not condone sexting; it provides the means by which some foolish young adults can learn how wrong and selfdestructive it can be, and, hopefully, will not do it again.

This article is meant for informational purposes only, and is not legal advice. No representations or warranties are made with regard to the accuracy or content of this information. Always contact an attorney before taking any legal action.

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he Colts Neck Library has many services and materials to offer its patrons. In previous columns, I have written about the electronic services that patrons are able to use with their library card. This month, however, I would like to focus on the print materials available to all patrons, specifically the library’s periodical collection.

Matthew Ragucci is the branch manager of the Colts Neck Library.

His favorite magazines include: Community Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Library Journal, and Rolling Stone.

Though one of the smaller branches in the Monmouth County Library system, the Colts Neck branch offers a wide range of periodicals-both print and electronic. Magazines are permitted to be checked out of the library for a two week period (with the exception of Time). The newest editions of magazines are not available for checkout; however, they may be looked at in the library. This guarantees that new titles are always in the library for patron use. Our extensive magazine collection includes: Architectural Digest | Better Homes and Gardens | Bon Appétit | Community Magazine | Consumer Reports | Cooking Light | Country Living | Entertainment Weekly | Everyday Food | Experience Life | Family Handyman | Food & Wine | Glamour | Good Housekeeping | Health | Highlights | House Beautiful | Kids Discover | Ladies Home Journal | Living In Colts Neck | Mens Journal | Money | More | Motor Trend | Nassau Journals | National Geographic | National Geographic Kids | New Jersey Monthly | New

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Today’s newspaper and magazine subscriptions can be expensive. Why not save some money and visit the library’s cozy reading room to pick up your favorite periodicals? The newest editions are also guaranteed to be in stock.

Colts Neck Library 1 Winthrop Road, Colts Neck 732.431.5656 FOR KIDS Winter story times are in session Please note the NEW TIMES for the programs Baby Storytime- (with parent/caregiver) Mondays OR Wednesdays: 10.00-10:20 a.m.

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n January 23, Dr. Lawrence Sykoff, Head of School at Ranney in Tinton Falls, received one of education’s most prestigious honors: the Quarter Century Award, given annually by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The award recognizes those who, in 25 years’ time, have made outstanding contributions to field of education.

“I feel very honored,” Dr. Sykoff said. “[Ranney] has been affiliated with CASE for many years. It’s such a great organization, and to be recognized by [it] is humbling.”

The award was presented to Dr. Sykoff, who was surrounded by family and a few close colleagues, at CASE’s awards luncheon and annual meeting at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Dr. Sykoff was one of two 2012 winners, chosen among faculty at colleges, universities and pre-higher education institutions throughout the United States, Canada and the Virgin Islands.

“Since receiving the award, it’s been announced nationally, and I’ve been getting letters from college presidents and heads of schools, people I don’t even know, wishing me congratulations,” Dr. Sykoff said. “It has opened up my network, more possibilities for partnerships and friendships. All in all, it’s been a great experience.”

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Now in his nineteenth year at Ranney, Dr. Sykoff began his career as a math teacher and has held several positions in the educational field, including curriculum coordinator, coach, school administrator, headmaster and now, of course, head of school.

He holds masters and doctoral degrees in education, both from University of San Diego.

“I really came up in the ranks,” Dr. Sykoff said. “I’m originally from New York City; my roots are on the East Coast. While I was in California, Ranney came knocking on my door, and I came back east.”

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Receives CASE Quarter Century Award

By Kaitlin Severini is interacting with Ranney students and teachers.

“The best part of my day is just being on campus and talking to students and faculty,” Dr. Sykoff said. “From talking to beginners about how they love school to speaking to seniors about transitioning to college, I love it all. It gives me such a great opportunity to be up close and personal with the future, to be part of their lives. When I do that, it’s always a reminder of why my work is so great. It brings me right back to why I do what I do.”

When asked what achievements or contributions he is most proud of, Dr. Sykoff answered that it is the environment he and others have helped to create and cultivate at Ranney School.

“Ranney is a school where children are inspired, where they feel confident,” Dr. Sykoff said. “We show students that their education includes a sense of contribution, a sense of giving back.

Those qualities not only prepare children to get into great colleges, but they prepare them to succeed in life.”

“All this comes from assembling an outstanding faculty,” he continued. “The quality of the teachers is so special. [They] are not only highly qualified, but they’re high-quality people who really love being around children.”

In fact, at a recent alumni event, according to Dr. Sykoff, former Ranney students praised their teachers, citing that they “inspired them and gave them a sense of purpose, gave them a pathway to pursue.”

As for the next quarter century at Ranney, Dr. Sykoff sees his role as helping the school to become a “twenty-first–school,” one that promotes the five Cs of education: character, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication, as well as a frequent sixth C, cross-cultural awareness.

“We’re really pushing those 5 Cs through everything that we do,” Sykoff said. “They’re helping us determine what’s important.”

Dr. Sykoff also sees the emergence of the Ranney scholar-athlete as a key part of the school’s future. As a five-time New York City–marathon runner, he has seen the value in incorporating athletics into the academic world and knows that Ranney’s recent acceptance into the Shore Conference is just the beginning of the success of the school’s scholar-athlete initiative, implemented in partnership with Columbia University.

Dr. Sykoff ran one New York City marathon tied—literally— to a blind runner from Trinidad. He sees this experience as a life lesson to be applied not only to athletics, but academics as well.

“We pushed each other to the finish line,” he said. “You understand your potential when you’re pushed. “During the last three miles, I asked [the runner], ‘Do you have anything left?’ and he said, ‘You always have something left. This is where the race starts, not ends.’ When you’re faced with something really difficult in life, that’s when you push yourself. The marathon is a great metaphor for knowing how to push yourself to that next level.”

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By working one-on-one with her clients, Diana builds a special rapport with them that is based on sincerity, honesty and trust. She accommodates clients who have tight or difficult schedules by setting up convenient appointment times. This is just one of many reasons why clients she has worked with for many years commute from Staten Island and Connecticut to her Studio. Another reason is her keen sense of what each individual needs in skincare.

Diana graduated at the top of her class from Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics located on Park Avenue in Manhattan. She is a licensed esthetician in New York and New Jersey. Diana has over 13 years experience in the beauty industry that includes hands-on experience for 11 years and consulting for 2 years. Prior to starting her own business, Diana worked for dermatologists in New York and New Jersey, and most of her referrals are through dermatologists. Her specialty is medical esthetics. Though she can give a great facial massage, she concentrates on extraction cleaning, a deep cleansing procedure that many others do not offer. Diana notes, “I make sure that when you leave you look good.” In order to keep up with any changes, Diana continues her educational classes in New York on a regular basis.

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For more information about Dr. Lawrence Sykoff and Ranney School, please visit www.ranneyschool.org. For more information on CASE, please visit www.case.org.

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EAGLE PROJECT CAR WASH

HELD AT LINCROFT FIRE COMPANY

By Susan Murphy

Left to right: Sam Fowler and his father Dennis take a moment from their work on a car wash at Lincroft Fire Company on January 15 for a photo. The car wash is Sam’s Eagle Project.

Volunteers consisting of fellow scouts, friends, and fire explorers scrub and rinse cars during the January 15 car wash at Lincroft Fire Company.

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eventeen-year-old prospective Eagle Scout Sam Fowler of Boy Scout Troop#32 in River Plaza held a car wash on January 15 at Lincroft Fire Company on Newman Springs Road. The funds collected from the car wash were designated for snow markers to be placed on area fire hydrants. Sam noted that he had to get approved by the water company, advertise for the car wash, gather the supplies, enlist volunteers to assist him, and then oversee the entire project on the day of the car wash.

Sam Fowler removing excess water from car following it being washed by volunteers

“I have about 30 helpers,” he said, which included scouts from his troop, firefighters, fire explorers, and friends.

Sam is also a Fire Explorer for Middletown Township and in training to be a firefighter. His father Dennis is an exchief and lifetime member of the Lincroft Fire Company.

Following the 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. time frame for the car wash, Sam and his father noted that approximately 130 cars went through the car wash. Although the donation was $5 per car, many drivers donated more. Over $1,400 was collected during the 8-hour event.

The bitter cold and wind did not hinder the community from participating in this worthwhile project, nor did it stop the young volunteers from assisting Sam Fowler in his Eagle Scout Project. Congratulations Sam! Sign posted at Lincroft Fire Company announcing Sam Fowler’s car wash.

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Saint Leo the Great Mathletes Head South to Seek Math Competition

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n their ongoing pursuit of excellence, four students from Saint Leo the Great School in Lincroft ventured to Holy Cross High School in Delran on December 14 to compete in that school’s Sixth Annual Mathematics Competition.

Fresh from their Top 3 finish at CBA’s annual Math Competition in the fall, Thomas Dugan, Middletown; Jack Smith, Tinton Falls; Chris and Gregory Wall, Eatontown - were both excited and nervous, having never participated in the event before.

Holy Cross has hosted this event since its inception in 2005. Math Department chairman Frank Sgroi created the competition to recognize group and individual math achievements, similar to the recognition enjoyed in today’s sports programs.

He and his 16 AP Calculus II students ran the entire program.

Well attended by 30 schools comprising 240 contestants, the program consisted of group and individual competitions. Initially each student completed a 25-question “exam”. The top 16 scorers, which included Thomas Dugan and Greg Wall, then competed in a “Lightning Round”, where students answered rapid-fire questions posted on a main screen, and had to buzz in with each correct answer. Keeping his cool in this unfamiliar environment, Thomas Dugan said, “We felt

the pressure of the crowd but just wanted to have fun.”

Next, the schools competed against each other in a group format. Each group had 30 minutes to correctly answer eight questions. Answering 6 out of 8 questions correctly put Saint Leo’s in a three-way tie for first place. In keeping with the Jeopardy theme, each group had to phrase each response in the form of a question, and had to make wagers to determine the final winner.

Saint Leo’s came away with a second-place finish, all the more impressive because it was their first time in this competition. Their coach and teacher, Mrs. Pauline Eng, was thrilled with their accomplishment.

“We had no idea what to expect, since we had no experience with this style of competition. Most of the other winners come from schools that have competed for several years. I am very proud of them.”

Holmdel Food Pantry

Is Beneficiary of Large Donation

Left to right: Laura Promo, Dawn Guardino, MaryEllen Farrell Christmas came a few days early this year for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Benedict Church in Holmdel. On Friday, December 23, Mrs. Dawn Guardino, an officer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, graciously accepted a check for over $30,000, which was presented by several St. Benedict School Children. The money benefited several local families in need.

Each year, the St. Benedict School P.T.A. Advent Project Committee chooses a beneficiary for its Advent Project. The project consists of mini events or fundraisers where the children of the school are 100% involved. The committee co-chairs this year were Maryellen Farrell and Laura Promo, both school parents.

Troop 1248 Receives Bronze Award and Become Cadettes

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have successfully completed all the requirements and are now officially Cadettes for the next three years.

Bridging is one of the most important transitions that take place in a Girl Scout’s life. It is a defining moment, where a girl becomes aware of all her achievements, is ready for new adventures and responsibilities as she moves up into a more advanced group. The girls

Over the years the girls took on the tremendous job of rolling out a recycling program for both Village and Indian Hill schools in Holmdel. They arranged to have school wide kick-off recycling assemblies where educational materials on recycling were handed out to all teachers/students.

They requested and received new recycling bins (bottles, cans & glass, and mixed paper) for every classroom in all the Holmdel schools and labeled them. They

irl Scout Troop 1248 completed their Bronze Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can earn in June. The Bronze Award required the girls to express their leadership and planning skills as they follow through on their selected project, which was aimed at benefiting the community.

performed early state school audits which created a liaison with the Monmouth County Planning Board’s Recycling Division through which they obtained free educational materials and state paid recycling assemblies for two years in a row. They also have an informational table about recycling at the annual Holmdel Earth Day festival and teach children how to make recycled crafts.

They implemented a successful Teracycle recycling program at Village & Indian Hill schools.

“Terracycle” (www.Terracycle. net) recycles items that are not ordinarily recycled such as fruit

juice pouches, individual snack wrappers, glue sticks, pens/markers to name a few. The school receives 2 cents for each item sent to Terracycle. Funds collected by the PSA/PLG Go-Green Committees are used for green initiatives within the school to benefit the student body.

As Cadettes they to start their troop “Beautification of Holmdel” project, which has been approved by the Mayor and their Silver award projects. They also plan to improve the recycling at SATZ & the HS. Good luck Troop 1248, way to go in making a huge GREEN difference in Holmdel!

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Oak Hil Academy Opens Up New Girls Capture Tournament Championship Science Center to Local Schools Holmdel NJX Celtic U10

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tudies show that American children’s knowledge of true science already lags behind other countries. As of 2003, American fourth-graders placed fourth in the world in science testing, and eighth-graders were out-performed by their peers in seven other countries. (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, 2003) At Oak Hill Academy, it has become a mission to do its part to reverse this trend by inspiring the next generation of scientists and researchers. Oak Hill believes that exposing young students to the wonder of their world and giving them the tools to succeed beyond our walls is an important first step in helping them take their place in tomorrow’s scientific community.

Top row, left to right: Meli Pekmezian, Morgan Hovan, Bryn Radvanski, Ranya Senhaji, Kristen Battista. Bottom row, left to right: Lulu Lyle, Kelly Lambertson, Kate Cook, Claudia Satzke, Kate Leturgez.

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he Holmdel NJX Celtic U10 girl’s soccer team captured the 5v5 Tournament Championship at the Soccer Coliseum in Teaneck on December 11, 2011. The team traveled up to Teaneck to face some new competition outside of their usual MOSA and JAGS schedules. The team faced six different opponents from North Jersey and New York City. They placed first in the tournament winning five of the games and tying one. The Celtic outscored their opponents with 33 goals for and only 8 against. All 10 Celtic players contributed goals and their success came from a true team effort where the girls rotated positions on the field including the goalie position.

Anyone interested in learning more about the NJX Celtic girls team or the Holmdel Stallions/NJX travel soccer program should contact cgannoncoo@aol.com.

Daddy & Daughter “Sweetheart” Dance

NEW “Mother & Son” Dinner Dance

Sunday, February 26, 4:00-7:30 p.m.

Open to girls in 3rd - 6th Grade ONLY (Holmdel Residents only) Senior/Community Center It’s date night for Dads and daughters on Sunday, February 26th. Fathers can invite their favorite little girl to her first dance. Enjoy an early evening of dinner and dancing.

Saturday, February 25, 4:00-7:30 p.m.

$80/Couple ($25 each additional daughter).

Open to boys in 3rd - 6th Grade ONLY (Holmdel Residents only) Senior/Community Center It’s a special night for mom and son(s) on Saturday, February 25. Join us and dance the night away with your favorite young gentleman. Enjoy an early evening of dinner and dancing. $80/ Couple ($25 each additional son).

For more information, contact the Holmdel Office of Parks & Recreation at 732.946.2820 x1225 or by email at recreation@holmdeltownship-nj.com.

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Currently Oak Hill Academy is enjoying its second year in its new Science and Environmental Center. A science specialist utilizes two laboratories dedicated to grades Pre-K through four. Upper school students enjoy double class periods of science in their specialized labs, depending on whether they are studying life, physical, chemical, or earth science.

A new greenhouse is attached to the center and can be utilized by all grades. Science has become an interactive experience at Oak Hill.

While Oak Hill Academy is excited about the opportunities this new curriculum presents to Oak Hill Academy students, they recognize that others in our area could and should benefit from their resources.

The school already gives back to the community in various ways during the school year, from a reading program at the Monmouth Daycare Center to the annual holiday “Mitten Tree,” but they decided to move beyond their current model and make community outreach an essential part of the mission of the Oak Hill Academy Science and Environmental Center.

The goal is to make this Center a hub of elementary school science education in the region, with the facility and programs made available to those local schools and districts that lack the funds or ability to access more remote science enrichment activities.

To date some local Middletown elementary schools and some early education centers have signed on to a “Science Adventures” program to be taught at the Science Center on Fridays by Oak Hill’s own science specialist. The theme for the free program will be a “Volcano Chemistry Lab.” This is the second year that Oak Hill Academy has been able to offer these free workshops. Given the positive response from the students and teachers in attendance, it looks like more students will be enjoying science in the future.

Colts Neck Seniors News Martha Mary Guild’s

Afternoon of Reflection

Seniors organization officers after swearingin ceremony. Left to right: BJ Carola, Gene Grubb, Al Yodakis, Phil Walch and John Walsh.

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he seniors January monthly meeting was held on January 4 at the Conover Road Elementary School. Three club officers were sworn in by Vice-President Al Yodakis to new 2-year terms including BJ Carola as Secretary, Phil Walch as Treasurer and Gene Grubb as Publicity Director. After lunch, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department gave an excellent presentation on ACES 911 (Adults Calling Emergency Services). The presentation focused on when to call 9-1-1 and when not to call 9-1-1. 9-1-1 calls are to be made only in life threatening situations; calls should not be made in non-life threatening situations since, due to the limited availability of emergency resources, a non-life threatening situation can easily become life threatening. The seniors are most appreciative for this valuable and informative presentation.

February Events Card Parties will be held on February 16 and 23 at the Colts Neck Library from 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Computer classes will continue on Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Cedar Drive School from 2:30-4.00 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for seniors to learn computing skills.

The movie, “The Help” will be shown on Wednesday, February 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library. The afternoon movies are open to all members of the community.

The seniors will travel to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see the show “Wally’s Cafe”.

The Hunterdon Playhouse is always a favorite of the seniors and a full crowd is expected.

Please contact John Walsh at 732.946.0591 for club information and membership forms.

Sr. Helen Clifton, SSJ, the much loved Spiritual Advisor of St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild.

By Ann Marie Dayton Sister Helen will lead us at our monthly meeting at St. Joseph by the Sea and will present a “mini-retreat”. On February 8, Sr. Helen’s topic will be “gratitude”, which is very appropriate for the Guild – because we are all so very grateful for Sr. Helen. According to the Jesuit priest, Anthony de Mello, “You sanctify whatever you are grateful for”. During this special time, we will reflect with Sr. Helen on gratitude’s integral role in fostering spiritual growth. We will seek to define gratitude and a grateful heart, along with the links between gratitude and the theological virtue of love. To quote Sr. Helen: “We hope that our grateful hearts will ready us to embrace the Giver of all gifts.”

Join us for an afternoon of input, prayer, reflection, sharing and retreat.

Come to the Spiritual Center chapel at 11:30 a.m. for the rosary. We will do our own “brown bag” lunches at noon – with refreshments supplied by the Guild. The spiritual afternoon will begin right after lunch in Madonna Hall.

HOLMDEL HALF CENTURY CLUB News Tuesday, February 7 – 12:00 Noon Regular Meeting. Nurse Available.

Chinese Lunch - 4 choices. $5 per person, Mary Rose Everhart collects.

Tuesday, February 14 Atlantic City – Resorts. $10 food credit at Buffet or Breadsticks. $25 slot play. Leave Senior Center at 10:00 a.m. $20 per person, Ducky McCormick collects.

Thursday, February 16 Township Committee meeting at Town Hall – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 21 – 12:00 Noon Regular Meeting. (See Note 1) Thursday, March 1 Atlantic City – Resorts. Show: singer/ comedian Allan Edwards. Buffet lunch. $25 slot play. Leave Senior Center at 10:00 a.m. $35 per person, Rachel Allocco collects.

Note 1: Unless otherwise indicated, all regular meetings are at the Senior/Community Center, beginning at 12 noon, on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The nurse is available during the first meeting of every month, unless otherwise noted.

Note 2: Every Thursday is Drop-In Day at the Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Ongoing The Mah Jongg Group meets at 10:00 a.m. every Thursday.

The Book Club meets at 11:00 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month.

If you want to be a part of the Holmdel Half Century Club, please call 732.264.4131 for membership information.

Colts Neck Reformed Church

to Present Musical “Are We There Yet?” Sunday, February 26 at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.

“Are we there yet?” How many times have we heard or spoken this phrase in our own travels? This saying takes on a whole new meaning in this youth musical which seeks to communicate the connection between knowing God’s love and being doers of the Great Commission. Through songs and skits, this musical asks us some hard questions: Does everyone know the good news? Are we, as God’s people, the shining lights that we should be? Does the world see us and know us by our love? The task of reaching the world starts inside each one of us. Come and be inspired by this collection of songs and dramatic sketches presented by

Jubilation! on Sunday, February 26 at both the 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

You won’t want to miss it! Our Jubilation! choir consists of 30+ members in grades 7 through 12. They will be accompanied by guitar, drums and keyboard. Kelly Bird, a member of our congregation, has been working with these teens for several weeks on staging, acting and movement, along with Jeff Brown and Maggie Tripold, codirectors of the group.

The Colts Neck Reformed Church is located at 72 County Road 537 West in Colts Neck and can be found on the web at www. coltsneckreformed.org.

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Troop 290 Hits Their Target Brad Daniels takes a pie from Mahmoud Abdalla.

The boys prepare their pies.

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olts Neck BSA Troop 290 wishes everyone a very Happy New Year and would like to thank the community for supporting our annual Christmas Wreath Sale and our first annual Popcorn Sale! All profits earned will help defray the costs of our many scout run activities, our summer camping trip to Forestburg and our numerous community service commitments.

On December 14, 2011, their hard work was rewarded. Several scouts were presented with prizes and gift cards. But the biggest payoff came to nine boys who raised more than $1000 each. They got the opportunity to throw pies at their fundraising “Kernel”, Brad Daniels.

The boys prepared the projectile pies on their own, loading them with as much cream as a pie shell could hold. Kernel Daniels goodnaturedly donned goggles and a water-proof poncho, and prepared

for the onslaught. Many of the boys scored direct hits, but together they all made a mess! It was a great finish to one of the scouts’ strongest fund-raising seasons ever.

In addition to being on the streets, in our shopping centers and in the neighborhoods selling wreaths and popcorn, Troop 290 was present at the Colts Neck Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held in early December. They were happy to serve hot chocolate to all the wonderful spectators to keep them warm in body along with spirit!

Our Troop Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings and our calendar for the coming months is full of trips of all kinds, including camping, skiing and a visit to the Merchant Marine Academy. If you are interested in joining our Troop, please contact our Scoutmaster, Joe Lelesi, at jlelesi@aol.com for more information.

Double-Dippers Lead the Way

at the Polar Plunge “Plunge with someone you love” seemed to be the theme when Saint Leo the Great participated in Polar Plunge on January 8. In addition to brave individual moms, dads, and teachers, SLG had two daring duos brave the chilly waters. Tom O’Donnell, who plunged in Saint Leo’s inaugural Polar Plunge in 2011, dove in accompanied by daughter Hailey, a second-grader at the school.

While Hailey had not planned to participate, a strong wave had other ideas.

Hailey was a good sport about her mishap, and promised dad that she’d be an official plunger next year. (Mom Christine O’Donnell is the co-chairperson of this event, along with Anita Gearty.)

Jim and Timmy Corcoran made their maiden dive together. Timmy is in 7th grade. Mom Hope played the part of “Rescue and Recovery Unit” upon their exit from the waters, with towels and blankets at the ready. Per Jim, “I will cherish the experience of my first Polar Plunge. The best part was that I was able to do something I always wanted to do and got to share the experience with my son. It was a pretty amazing experience and I was extremely thankful that

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the weather was warm and overall, a beautiful day!”

The weather, with air and water temp Left to right: Dawn DiRe, PTA President, Chrisin the 50’s, definitely favored the partici- tine O’Donnell and Anita Geary, co-chairs pants. Compared to 2011’s 27-degree air temperature, and 34-degree water temperature, this year’s conditions were downright balmy. The event brought out 24 Catholic schools, and over 500 plungers. This is an annual event organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, with the sole purpose of supporting Catholic schools.

According to Jim Shaw, AOH Polar Plunge Chairman, this year’s event made over $100,000, with donations still Jim and Timmy Corcoran of Eatontown coming in. AOH Division 2 starts planning this event in July, and they were gratified to see a 25% increase in swimmers this year. The new venue at MerriMakers in Sea Bright provided more room for participants and spectators, and the addition of shuttle buses made for stress-free transportation to the site.

Saint Leo’s was appreciative of the support from their corporate sponsors, including A.J. Perri Plumbing Heating and Cooling.

Tom and Hailey O’Donnell of Middletown

All photos by Rosemary Daniels

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT

Val ent ine’s Da y

By Susan Murphy

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aint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day, is an annual commemoration held every year on February 14 and is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering candy, and sending greeting cards or “valentines.” The day is named after two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. They were Valentine of Rome, who was a priest in Rome and Valentine of Terni who became bishop of Interamna. No romantic elements are present in the original early medieval biographies of either of these martyrs. By the time a Saint Valentine became linked to romance in the 14th century, distinctions between Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni were completely lost.

According to Wikipedia, the first recorded association of Valentine’s Day with romantic love is in Parlement of Foules (1382)

by Geoffrey Chaucer. His poem, which stated, “For this was Saint Valentine’s Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate,” was written to honor the first anniversary of the engagement of King Richard II of England to Anne of Bohemia. Both were only 15 years old at the time of their marriage.

In the United States, the first mass-produced valentines of embossed paper lace were produced and sold shortly after 1847 by Esther Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts. Although her father operated a large book and stationery store, Ms. Howland found her inspiration from an English Valentine she had received from a business associate of her father. The idea of making Valentines similar to the one she had received caused Ms. Howland to begin her own business, in which she imported paper lace and floral decorations from England. The Greeting Card Association has been granting an annual “Esther Howland Award for a Greeting Card Visionary” since 2001.

Since Ms. Howland’s Valentines were sent, the images and style continued to change. Postcards, “pop-ups”, and mechanical Valentines were popular from 1900 to1930; Children’s Valentines gained popularity from 1940 to 1950 and Anthropomorhpic Valentines were popular from 1950 through 1960. The history of the famed company, Hallmark Cards, Inc., began in 1910 when 18 year old J.C. Hall arrived in Kansas City to begin a business, yet carried only two shoeboxes of postcards with him. Though he had little money, Hall was determined, so he utilized the strong entrepreneurial spirit he possessed and in selling the picture postcards began to make his mark in the community. Joined by his brother Rollie, the siblings named their company, Hall Brothers. Recognizing changing times, the Hall brothers moved from postcards to greeting cards as consumers sought more privacy in sharing their thoughts. Hall was intrigued by the word “hallmark” that was used by goldsmiths as a mark of quality, as well as the fact that his name was included in the word. In 1928, Hall Brothers began putting “Hallmark” on the back of every card.

In that same year, Hallmark was the first company in the greeting card industry to advertise nationally. J.C. Hall personally wrote the

An antique Valentine’s Day card, circa 1909.

ad that appeared in Ladies Home Journal. Hallmark is also created the “Eye Vision” greeting card displays seen in stores today.

In the second half of the 20th century, not only was the public exchanging cards but now they began to include roses and chocolates packed in red satin, heart-shaped boxes. By the 1980’s, the diamond industry began their promotion to give jewelry as a special gift on Valentine’s Day. Hallmark’s website estimates over 144 million cards are sent on Valentine’s Day. This does not include classroom valentines, exchanged by children. Hallmark’s top card-sending holiday is Christmas; Valentine’s Day ranks second; and Mother’s Day is third. With the rise of Internet popularity since the turn of the millennium, new ways of sending greetings have included digital Valentine’s Day greetings such as e-cards and love coupons, or even printable greeting cards. An estimated 15 million e-valentines were sent in 2010.

Businesses typically start preparing for Valentine’s Day well in advance. This red letter day is special for couples, children, and teens, but also encompasses the idea that sharing the best part of yourself with others is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day.

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JERSEY SHORE HOME SHOW OFFERED INCREDIBLE THREE DAY EVENT FOR HOMEOWNERS

By Susan Murphy

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ersey Shore Home Show held January 13 through 15 at Brookdale Community College in the Collins Area featured more than 125 of Monmouth and Ocean counties most innovative manufacturers and sellers. These included Interior Design, builders and contractors in numerous areas of expertise, appliances, cookware, financial planning, mortgages, investing and financing, home and patio furniture, sprinkler systems, vacuums, hardware and tools, and sprinkler systems.

If it pertained to the betterment of a home, there was a manufacturer or seller here that offered advice, and in many cases, discounts if homeowners agreed to a home visit or purchase.

Free drawings were offered at most tables, as well as give-a-aways that included magnets, pencils, pens, brochures, and plenty of candy samples.

David Nussbaum of Prown’s in Red Bank discusses ideas with a visitor during the Jersey Shore Home Show held at Collins Area, Brookdale Community College, from January 13 through January 15, 2012.

Nanci McCarthy of Best Tile in Keyport assists a visitor looking at the numerous tile samples available during the Jersey Shore Home Show.

Jo and Mike Romano of Colts Neck stopped by to talk with representatives from Aerus Electrolux Vacuums during the Jersey Shore Home Show.

Jay Philip Eriv of Grounds Keeper in Matawan talks with a visitor about her plans to rework an outdoor area of her property.

A representative from F&S Plumbing, Heating and Cooling of Freehold discusses the needs of a visitor during the Jersey Shore Home Show.

Local residents attending the Jersey Shore Home Show.

Local residents attending the Jersey Shore Home Show.

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Local residents attending the Jersey Shore Home Show.

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By Kaitlin Severini

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n September 21, 2011, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Seton Hall September 21, of2011, University n(SHU) honored one its Still-the Center for Entrepreneurial man SchoolStudies of Business alumni, and a coat Seton Hall University owner of this very publication, at its sixth (SHU) honored one of its Stillman annual HallofofBusiness Fame dinner.

School alumni, and a coof thisfaculty, very publication, Atowner the event, current and at for-its sixth annualand Hallfamily of Fame dinner. mer students, saluted VictorAt the event, faculty, current and former Scudiery, of just two saluted of this year’s students,oneand family Victor inductees.

Victor entrepreneur, Scudiery, one is ofan just two of this busiyear’s nessman, philanthropist andentrepreneur, politician, inductees.

Victor is an businessman, philanthropist and and, as I discovered during our interview, politician, and and,humble as I discovered during a personable man. our interview, a personable and humble “He is a great guy,” Susan Scherreik, Diman. rector“He for the of Entrepreneurial is Center a great guy,” Susan Studies, said. Director for the Center of Scherreik, Entrepreneurial The dinner, held Studies, annuallysaid. for the last The honors dinner,two heldinductees annuallyandforalso the six years, last six years, honors two inductees serves as fundraiser raising scholarship and also serves asfor fundraiser for raising money for two Stillman unscholarship money students, for two one Stillman dergraduate graduate. and one students, and one one undergraduate graduate.

“One of our goals at these dinners is to “One our of our goals at thesestudies] dinners empower [entrepreneurial is to empower our [entrepreneurial students to feel that they can be a great studies] students to feel that they can entrepreneur, Victor, someday,” be a greatlike entrepreneur, like ScherVictor, reiksomeday,” said. “And Scherreik it’s a reallysaid. great “And celebra-it’s a really celebration of two tion of the great two entrepreneurs andthetheir entrepreneurs and their achievements.” achievements.”

Those chosen to be inducted into the Those chosen to be inducted into the Hall of Fall must meet several criteria.

Hall of Fall must meet ofseveral They must be alumni SHU, criteria. and they They must be alumnientrepreneurs. of SHU, and they must be successful Most potential inductees are recommended must be successful entrepreneurs.

Most by past honorees, board members potential inductees are recommended by within the Center for Entrepreneurial past honorees, board members within the Studies or other members of the SHU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies or other community.

After the recommendation, members of the SHU community.

After thean each candidate goes through interview process. recommendation, each candidate goes “Even to be process. considered, you’re through an interview an incredibly successful person,” “Even to be considered, you’re an incredScherreik said. “This is a prestigious iblygroup. successful person,” Scherreik Students look at someonesaid. like “This is a prestigious group.

Students lookthe Victor and think that he once sat in place at same someone likethey Victordid. and[The thinkinductees] that he aresat great role models once in the same place and theyinspiration did. [The for our students.” inductees] are great role models and inA few months after the event, I had spiration for our students.” the pleasure of speaking with Victor Aabout few months the event, I had the being after honored at his college and about his long accomplished pleasure of speaking withand Victor about beingcareer. honored at his college and about his How did you find out that you were long and accomplished career. going to be inducted into the SHU hall

I received a letter that I was going to be honored on September 21.

How it feel be honored by How diddid it feel to betohonored by your your alma mater? almaIt mater? was a complete thrill for me. It’s It washard a complete thrillbelieve for me.that It’s they still still for me to hard forme me to believe that they me chose be inducted intochose the Hall It was greatHall night, a great toofbeFame. inducted intoa the of Fame.

It evening, great ahonor. was a greatanight, great evening, a great When did you know that you wanted honor. to be a businessman and entrepreneur?

Whendrives did you know that you wanted What you to succeed? to be a businessman and entrepreWhen I was in high school.

I would go toWhat Canal Street. father had a neur? drives youMy to succeed? store, to use his storefront Whenand I wasI started in high school.

I would go to to sell toys. I knew then that it was my Canal Street.

My father had a store, and I direction in life. started to use storefront sell toys.ofI I also soldhisjewelry in to a portion knew thenand thatatit was my direction life.to the store [SHU].

It helpedinme pay myjewelry collegeineducation.

I alsoforsold New York Selling and at the jewelry gave anfor education [SHU].

It helped me me to pay my collegein business and it helped me survive. That education.

Selling the jewelry gave me an was one of the stories I told when I got education in business and it helped me up to speak [at the dinner]. survive.

That was you one to of succeed? the stories I told What drives I am to make something when I gotdriven up to speak [at sure the dinner]. works and it’s What drives yousuccessful. to succeed?So far, I’ve had very few failures. Some things I’ve driven to make sure something didn’t work out, but they’ve given me works and it’s successful.

So far,the I’vesame had the experience not to make very few failures. mistake twice. Some things didn’t work were born in me Newark.

How did out,You but they’ve given the experience youto happen County, not make theupon sameMonmouth mistake twice. and why did you choose to settle down You were born in Newark.

How did there? youWhen happen upon Monmouth County, I was discharged from the and whymydidbrother you choose down army, had to ansettle electronics store in Springfield. It was there I got there? my It’s a Wheneducation I got out ofintheelectronics. [army], my brother

for the interview, I still thought it was a joke. But it didn’t work out that way, and

Education and Recreation Center has been one of my biggest challenges. I’m also on

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of fame?

I got a call from Tom Basilo, who toteaches at Stillman going be inducted into the[School SHU hallof and he said he wanted to ofBusiness], fame? interview me for the induction. First of Iall, got Ia call from Tom Basilo, who teaches thought it was a joke. I couldn’t at fathom Stillmanit.[School of Business], Even as I sat thereand for he the said he wanted to interview for the ininterview, I still thought me it was a joke.

But it First didn’t work out that way,a joke. and I duction. of all, I thought it was receivedfathom a letterit.that I was to be I couldn’t Even as Igoing sat there honored on September 21.

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difficult business. After that, I decided to go on my own and opened an was there I got my ineducation in electronelectronics store Monmouth County.

Your company, Interstate Electronics, Inc.myhas been business decided to go on own andinopened an since 1968.

What has been County. the key to electronics store in Monmouth making sure it runs successfully?

Your company, Interstate Electronics, The key to it is going out and shop Inc. has been in business since 1968.of for the best prices.

Eight-five percent What has beenisthe key to making our business wholesale.

We’ve sure been because our prices are itvery runssuccessful successfully? right andtowe theout merchandise The key it ishave going and shop forin stock. I’ve seen so many places go out of business when they start expanding. business We’ve been very You startistowholesale. lose control of the growth. successful our prices arethe right and You needbecause good people to run stores, andhave I have good business partnerI’ve to we theamerchandise in stock. do that. seen so many places go out of business You also have a deep involvement in when they start expanding. You start to philanthropy, politics, your community lose control of the growth.

You need good and of course, this publication.

How do people to run the stores, and I have a good you balance everything?

It’s to a do challenge, but I put in the partner that. hours. the Bayshore Senior You alsoBuilding have a deep involvement in Health, Education and Recreation philanthropy, politics, your communiCenter has been one of my biggest tychallenges. and of course, thisalso publication.

Howof I am Chairman do balance everything? theyou Monmouth County Democrats. I oversee 53 municipalities.

There are It’s a challenge, but I put in the hours. so many the different projects there, [Creating] Bayshore SenioroutHealth, and so many people need help today.

Tom Basilo, adjunct professor at Seton Hall University Stillman School of Business (left) with Victor Scudiery (right).

hobbyinandthebecame very successful. the Committee in Monmouth restaurant businessBeis So Democratic many people out of work.

I do these aBeing another I owned Gaiters in Sea things Iinoversee my spare time; I makeThere them ing restaurant business is another in thehobby.

County.

53 municipalities.

Bright.I own Gaiters in Sea Bright. work. hobby.

What advice do you have for You’re a co-owner of My What advice do you have for future and so many people need help today.

So Community Publications, which future businessmen and women and women and entremany peopleThe out ofCommunity work. I do these things businessmen entrepreneurs and in school now? publishes Messenger in school inand my spare I make them work.

Especially now,now? when the students Thetime; Community Magazine. preneurs out [of now, school], they pursue What about starting Especially when theshould students get You’reinterested a co-owneryou of Community Pub-a get some it aspursue a stepping community publication? [ofposition school], and theyuse should some lications, which publishes The Com- out I used to have a newspaper many stone, even if they don’t like it. Every munity Messenger and The Community position and use it as a stepping stone, years ago called the Jersey Agenda. stepping stone is an education. No if they Every learning stepping Magazine. interested aboutin even matter wheredon’t youlike go,it.you’re That’s howWhat I originally got you involved is an Ifeducation. where starting a community publication? something. you don’tNo likematter the position the newspaper business.

Vin [Gopal] stone that go, you’re you cansomething. spread out.If You wanted havea his own paper, he you you’rein,learning you I used totohave newspaper manyand years can move up. position that you’re in, you approached became partners like the ago called the me.

JerseyWeAgenda.

That’s how don’t first moved to Monmouth with Cliff Moore. spreadIout.

You can move up.

I along originally got involved in the newspaper canWhen I prefer a more community-minded County, I was so broke I had to borrow business.

Vin the [Gopal] wanted to have paper. With increase of the newshis on money to pay rent. But deep downI wasI soknew brokeI was I hadgoing to borrow money own paper, and he approached me. We ty, inside, to make it. the internet, When you But havedeep a certain drive Iand newspapers pay rent. down inside, knewa became partners. are hard to sell. to It hasit.not been However, thinkcommunity-minded people like to hold Idedication was going .to. .make When youeasy havebuta I prefer Iastill more it has been successful. The whole thing that paper in their hand to read it. certain drive and a dedication...

It has not publication.

Newspapers are hard, but I You’re a member of the Matawan is not to give up. been easy but it has been successful.

The still think people like to hold that paper in Italian American Association, which is not any to give up.words about their hand to read it. years ago. Why is whole Do thing you have final honored you four itYou’re important to you of to the be involved a member Matawanin SHU and the Hall of Fame dinner? an organization celebrateswhich your SHUAll I know is that it was one of the and the Hall of Fame dinner?

Italian American that Association, heritage and ethnicity? greatest honors that I’ve ever been is it honored you four years ago.

Why All I know is that it was one of the I’m an Italian American and I grew given in my life. It was really agreatest thrill. important to youhousehold, to be involved an Ihonors thatthat I’ve somewhere, ever been given in my life. up in an Italian whereinthere realized deep down, was that really a thrill, I realized organization celebrates yourSunday heri- IItknew was warmth,that dinners every I didn’t deserve it. I wasthat in somewhere, down, I knew And that II withand your family. . . . I think we’re awe all night.deep It was magnificent. tage ethnicity? losing that warmth. of them didn’t all deserve it. Ifor wasit.in awe all night. It I’m an Italian AmericanThat’s and I why grew I’m up thank that organization. You get certain wasVictor was Co-Chairman the magnificent.

And I thank all of of them inin an Italian household, where there was values from belonging to it. No one Boy Scouts of Monmouth County, for it. warmth, dinners every background.

Sunday with your should give up their They Chairman of the Hazlet Economic Victor was Co-Chairman of the Boy family. . I think we’re losing that warmth. should. .cherish it. The association gives Development Group, Co-Chairman of out scholarships, we have You get- Scouts the Bayshore Economic of Monmouth County,Development Chairman of That’s why I’m in thatandorganization. togethers on Monday nights. to it. No the Program, TechnicalDevelopment Advisor at Group, Kean Hazlet Economic get certain values from belonging What are your hobbies? What do College and Associate Director of the Co-Chairman of the Bayshore Economic one should give up their background.

They you enjoy doing most?

United Jersey Bank. He also served on should it. The association out Development Mycherish hobbies include being gives involved the BrookdaleProgram, College Technical Learning Advisor Center Kean College scholarships, and we haveI get-togethers in record producing. produced a at Advisory Board.and Associate Director of called Dancercize in the 1970s. theVic has one daughter, Viki, United Jersey Bank. He alsoa model served onvideo Monday nights.

ItWhat started a hobbyWhat and do became who in her last year of study in theisBrookdale College Learning Center are out yourashobbies? you on very successful. I also produced a alternative medicine, who he loves Advisory Board. enjoy doing most? commemorative album in honor of dearly.

Vic has one daughter, Viki, a model who My hobbies include beinga involved in rePope John Paul II and Papal Review. cord producing. I produced a video called is in her last year of study in alternative Dancercize in the 1970s. It started out as medicine, who he loves dearly.

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