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It’s staffed with board-certified physicians and nurses who are specially trained to care for children. You also have access to Meridian Pediatric Network with more than 100 pediatric specialists at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

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arch brings on the Irish! And as always, there are many celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day taking place throughout New Jersey, including some long-standing traditions. Make sure you stop by a St. Paddy’s Day Parade. They are always so much fun for the little ones and you can be sure to always find a green beer nearby. Spring is in the air as well, you may not feel it yet, but it is just around the corner. More than ever, I think we welcome this change of season with even wider arms this year.

We have all been affected in some way by Hurricane Sandy and several other winter storms that followed - if not our homes and families, then our neighbors, our communities, or our employers. Our area was hard hit and thousands of people lost everything that was most precious to them. Yet after the initial shock came, the will to fight back came over us and that is exactly what the people, the businesses, and the communities in this area did. Almost immediately, neighbors began helping neighbors; people joined forces to organize fundraisers; and towns reached out to one another. Colts Neck coordinated Operation Provide Comfort to assist Union Beach residents; Holmdel coordinated Holmdel Helps to assist Keansburg; and Lincroft adopted Port Monmouth School and the students and their families. Many businesses that were damaged are now reopening with a renewed sense of pride. Reach out to them now, support them, and let’s continue to make “Jersey Strong” with our determination, compassion, and strength. After all, we have already defied a super storm!

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Our March 2013 edition of Community Magazine marks the celebration of our two year anniversary! We truly enjoy what we do and we feel that it shows on every page of our magazine month after month. Community Magazine’s staff looks forward to bringing you the stories of your neighborhood in the years to come! We are always on the hunt for inspiring stories like the ones featured every month in our publications – so readers, if you know anyone who we should spotlight, people that deserve recognition – do not hesitate to email us. We are elated that we remain your favorite community magazine and continue to bring you the best of the best!

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Challenge STORY Susan Murphy

DEARBORN MARKET CHILI COOK OFF BENEFITS BRIDGES PROGRAM

Left to right: Judges Drew Araneo and DJ Luccarelli stand with the firstplace winner Monica Gionet and Judge Kathy Logan.

Judges of Dearborn Chili Challenge Drew Araneo and DJ Luccarelli stand with second place winner Bill Wurtz and Judge Kathy Logan.

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earborn Market held The Great Chili Challenge on January 27 during which visitors were able to sample variations of chili made by 28 participants. They included such choices as a vegetable chili, traditional meat chili, chicken chili, fire-hot chili, and an authentic New Mexican chili. Three judges taste-tested the chilies and chose three winners based on originality, consistency, and flavor.

Judges Drew Araneo, Chef and Owner of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport, Kathy Logan of BRIDGES Program, and DJ Luccarelli, co-owner of Dearborn Market said it was a tough competition. “There are so many great chilies here. It’s not that easy to choose the winners,” said Luccarelli. Many of the participants offered extra goodies with their chili, such as rice, cheese, and crusty bread. Shaun McGuinness and April Fox, a young Hazlet couple, gave homemade tortillas and cheese along with their authentic New Mexican chili, “Los Alamitos,” a traditional recipe of April’s family. Dearborn Market also presented samples of their chili and the Born to Hula Hot Sauce available for purchase.

The Great Chili Challenge was held to benefit the BRIDGES Outreach Program and each participant’s entry fee was donated to this program. Each participant also received a $10 Dearborn Market gift card towards the ingredients for their entries. First place winner was Monica Gionet, Tinton Falls, who received a $100 Dearborn Market gift card, trophy and medal. Second place winner was Bill Wurtz, Holmdel; and third place winners were Warren Schueler and his son Warren II. The Customers’ Choice was Bill Wurtz. Jason DeGennaro, Keyport and Loriann Davidson, Keyport were among the honorable mentions.

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Judges Drew Araneo and DJ Luccarelli stand with third place winners William Schueler II and his father Warren, as well as Judge Kathy Logan.

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Members of the Holmdel First Aid Department were onsite to hold free blood pressure screenings for all who stopped by.

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Gloria Nilson, Realtors速 Real Living速 Holmdel Office lit the neighborhood red on February 1, 2013 in support of the Go Red for Women event.

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hompson Center for Plastic Surgery opened its state-of-the-art facility in mid-May 2009. Dr. Rudolf Thompson has been in practice since 2000.

He has made certain that every patient feels welcome and understood from the first call to his office until the final follow up visit. His office staff is friendly, courteous, and compassionate beginning with the initial visit through every visit thereafter. Dr. Thompson’s compassion and personal concern for each patient has been highly praised by new and returning patients.

Dr. Thompson spends considerable time with each patient during consultations which allows patients the time to ask any and all questions necessary to ensure that they are confi-

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consultation fee – so there is no reason not to follow through on your decision for a new look. Some of the most popular procedures include breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction, as well as non-surgical facial rejuvenation. The newest non-surgical procedure now available at the Thompson Center for Plastic Surgery is Ultherapy, an FDA-approved ultrasound based skin tightening treatment for the face and neck which is sought after by women and men looking to reverse the signs of aging with no downtime. dent in their decision. Dr. Thompson is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Additionally, he is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He regularly attends meetings throughout the country to stay current on new techniques and procedures so he can continue to maintain his education and thus his patients’ education.

This is a great time to make an appointment for a consultation. Remember, there are only a few months until the spring and summer seasons when more revealing clothing is worn, vacations begin, and much more time is spent outdoors. Until the end of March, the Thompson Center for Plastic Surgery is waiving the

“Educating patients is my philosophy, helping my patients achieve their aesthetic goals is my passion,” said Dr. Thompson.

Thompson Center for Plastic Surgery is located at 5 Professional Circle, Suite 107, Colts Neck, New Jersey. They can be reached at 732.410.4789.

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Winter Boardwalk

A Family Fun Evening For Over 15 Years Held by the Indian Hill School

Left to right: Indian Hill School Principal Mrs. Tali Axelrod and Event Coordinator Carolyn Zofchak stand in front of the Kids Basket Auction, just one of many fun portions of the Winter Boardwalk held on February 1, 2013.

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ndian Hill School Winter Boardwalk has been a crowd pleaser for over 15 years with this year being no exception. Four hundred people attended the event on February 1, which was held in the school’s two gyms and the cafeteria. Vice President of Fundraising, Carolyn Zofchak, a Board member of the Parents Liaison Group (PLG) has coordinated the event for the past two years. Principal Mrs. Tali Axelrod, in addition to teachers and parents, assisted with the event.

Aside from the Boardwalk games, students enjoyed the money wheel, car obstacle course, skee ball, bungee/joust and Sumo wrestling, tattoos, and a DJ who held dance and lip sync contests. The Boardwalk Café offered pizza, soft pretzels, popcorn, and drinks; and also featured Cold Stone

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ice cream, shakes and caramel apples.

Highlights were the basket raffles and the Grand Prizes. Kids Basket Auction consisted of a gift basket donated by each class.

Grand Prizes included an iPad mini donated by the PLG for first; a Wii U donated by the sixth grade graduating class for second; a DS Bundle Pack by the Indian Hill Executive Board for third; and an Abercrombe gift card donated by the Zofchak and Reddington families for fourth.

Mrs. Susan Croken and Mrs. Ginny Hlavenka of The Helping Hands Committee, the sixth grade Student Council Officers and representatives joined together to raise money for the Keansburg Relief Fund. Sitting side by side at a table with two separate jars, a teachers versus students’ competition began. The students beat the

teachers and thanks to everyone attending the event the total raised was $483. Mrs. Croken noted that this committee and the students been coordinating their efforts and collected backpacks and lunch boxes for Union Beach; gift cards for those in need; and spare change is now being collected and will be sent to Monmouth County Food Bank.

Event Coordinator Zofchak said, “This was a special night for our Indian Hill students.

They got to experience a winter-themed boardwalk in their own school. We had an amazing turnout! While the students laughed and played games, the devoted parents ran the games – all to raise money for our school. The funds raised directly enforce the impact of learning at Indian Hill.”

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N Colts Neck Resident E Sets New FRHSD K Pentathlon Record O and Receives National R Girls & Women in B Sports Day Award 200 meter race. The second day the athletes compete in long jump, javelin throw, and 800 meter race. Each event is given a score that is totaled up to decide the placing. “The beauty of this event is that you are competing against yourself as much as the other athletes,” says Petruch.

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ulia Petruch has been seriously working towards her goal of being a college heptathlete since sophomore year when she competed in her first one at Colts Neck High School. She enjoys the challenge of competing in seven track and field events over two days to constantly try to set new personal bests. The first day of a heptathlon consists of 100 meter hurdle race, high jumping, shot put, and

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After competing at the New Balance Nationals with her Colts Neck High School relay team last June 2012, Petruch went on to finish second in the Regional Junior Olympics at Delaware University in July. This qualified her to compete in the National Junior Olympics in Baltimore, Maryland the end of July where she placed 12 out of 25 national competitors. Most importantly, Petruch set a new PB score of 3961! After taking a few weeks off to rest, Petruch began training with her US Athletic Trust Elite Club coach, Frank Harrison for the remainder of the summer and into the fall season, for going running cross-country at CNHS. “As much I enjoy running cross-country with the school team, I knew I had to focus in on my college goals and that meant working on my fast twitch muscles and my throwing, which are my weakest events in the heptathlon.”

So while everyone else was enjoying their winter break, Julia Petruch and her high school track coach, Joe Lykes, traveled into the NYC Armory on December 28, 2012 so that Petruch could compete in her first indoor pentathlon. At the Track Universe Invitational Pentathlon, Petruch placed first setting a new Free-

hold Regional High School District record with a score of 3,234.

This makes her eligible to compete in the pentathlon in the new Balance Indoor Nationals on March 8 and 9, 2013.

In addition to her combined event meets, Julia is captain of the CNHS Girls Varsity Track team, leading the girls to a 4th place team finish at Monmouth County Championship, where Petruch placed 2nd in the high jump and became the Monmouth County Champion in the 55 hurdles with a time of 8.55. The next weekend the Colts Neck Girls team placed third overall in the Shore Conference Championships with Petruch again winning the 55 hurdles, and her teammate Tori Zammarra finishing right behind her for second place.

As a result of all these accomplishments, Julia Petruch was chosen as the recipient of the National Girls and Women In Sports Day award from CNHS. Julia attended the luncheon at Seton Hall University on January 27, 2013 with her mother, CNHS track coach Joe Lykes, and CNHS SECA Jeanette Bruno. As a high school senior in the NJROTC program, member of the National Honor Society, and four year Varsity track athlete, Julia has been on the radar of many college track coaches. Petruch plans to attend the College of Charleston and compete as a Division I track and field athlete.

We are looking forward to seeing how much more she can accomplish in her remaining track career at Colts Neck High School!

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ALF Butterfly Ball Chairperson Victoria Ali (right) and Honorees Tommy & Yvette Bonfiglio

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ver 250 guests enjoyed being part of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 2nd Annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. All attendees enjoyed an evening of fine food, drink and Cirque-Tacular entertainment, while raising funds and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in NJ. The event raised over $150,000, which will go far in supporting the many programs of the Foundation.

The Honorees were Tommy and Yvette Bonfiglio, owners of Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza (locations in Red Bank, Ocean Twp, Brick and Paramus).

Tommy and Yvette live in Monmouth Beach with their children, Andrea and Christina. They partner

with The Ashley Lauren Foundation through their “Tommy’s Kid of the Month” program, where they assist children of The Ashley Lauren Foundation through donations and memorable times at their restaurant. Monica Vermeulen, Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation, says, “We are so grateful to the many attendees, sponsors, generous donors and our honorees. Through their kindness, we are able to meet many, many needs of children suffering from cancer.”

Victoria Ali, Vice-President of the Foundation and Chairperson of the event adds, “I am ecstatic by the success of the evening and the generosity of our guests. The night exuded our mission of Hope and Help. Additionally, I am most thankful and proud of the stellar committee that helped produce

Ashley Lauren Foundation’s Board of Directors with the 2013 Butterfly Ball Honorees Tommy and Yvette Bonfiglio.

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RIGHT: ALF’s 2013 Butterfly Ball Committee and Honorary Chair Emily Braisted

this amazing event. We are grateful to our Evening Sponsors, Silent & Live Auction Donors, Volunteers and The Ocean Place Resort & Spa.” The Ashley Lauren Foundation provides financial assistance, material needs, emotional support, as well as programs such as Making Dreams Come True, SummerFest, Birthday Brigade, Holiday party & special outings for New Jersey children suffering from cancer in order to make a difference in their lives.

If you are interested in volunteering, making a donation, hosting a fundraiser or corporate sponsorship and/or matching gifts, please visit www. ashleylaurenfoundation.org or call 732.414.1625.

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BELOW(RIGHT):ALF Founder and Director Monica Vermeulen and daughter Ashley Lauren Vermeulen.

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BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND MERIDIAN HEALTH AFFILIATED FOUNDATIONS ANNOUNCE 5 MILLION DOLLAR DONATION Largest single gift to Bayshore will fund the strategic vision for cardiovascular services

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ayshore Community Hospital and Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations today announced a $5 million charitable contribution from Mrs. Janice Mitchell Vassar, whose sole desire, in her words, is to “make my hospital the best hospital it can be.”

Given in honor of the memory of her brother, Ashby John Mitchell, Mrs. Vassar’s gift will propel Bayshore Community Hospital’s vision to significantly grow cardiovascular services, as well as enhance access to services for the vision impaired throughout the communities Meridian Health serves. The donation stands as the largest single gift to Bayshore and marks the second $5 million dollar gift to Meridian Health within the last year.

“There is no more profound way to give back to a community in its entirety than to give to your community hospital,” says David Flood, president of the Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations. “As we continue to grow the breadth and depth of services at Bayshore Community Hospital, Mrs. Vassar’s gift will create a lasting legacy, and is already serving as a catalyst for other community leaders to lend their support.”

At Bayshore, a significant portion of the donation will be used to fund the expansion of cardiovascular services, specifically the construction of two new state-of-the-art heart and vascular labs. As part of the Meridian Cardiovascular Network and through its strong relationship with Jersey Shore University Medical Center, a recognized leader in open heart surgery in New Jersey, cardiovascular services have become a signature service at Bayshore.

“Mrs. Vassar’s gift supports our vision to continually advance care at Bayshore,” says Timothy J. Hogan, FACHE, regional president of Bayshore Community Hospital and Riverview Medical Center, “and marks the beginning of a project that will change the landscape of cardiovascular care in our community.”

The gift also continues Mrs. Vassar’s dedication to helping the vision impaired with the remainder of the donation funding a dedicated outreach coordinator, free screenings, educational programs, access to community resources through the Taking Care of New Jersey mobile health unit, new technologies and aides for the vision impaired, and an internship that will provide students with hands-on experience working with patients with disabilities including the blind and vision impaired.

Mrs. Vassar’s keen interest in health care and helping the vision impaired is born of strong family ties. Her father, John William Boyd Mitchell, was an accomplished newspaper editor who endured a personal battle with glaucoma. His dedication to his work was not stopped by the dis-

“Mrs. Vassar’s gift supports our vision to continually advance care at Bayshore.” ease, as Mr. Mitchell’s family, including Jan’s sister, Lois Roberta Mitchell, would read the current events to him so he could dictate important editorials for the Hudson Dispatch – the second largest morning newspaper in the state. Her husband, Hervey Provost Vassar, whose ancestors founded Vassar College and Vassar Brothers Hospital, shared Janice Mitchell Vassar’s passion for serving the vision impaired, helping Mrs. Vassar create the Vassar Eye Center at Bayshore in 1995. In 2001, the John William Boyd and Kathryn Roberta Mitchell Pavilion at Bayshore was named in dedication to her parents. With this gift, Mrs. Vassar honors her brother, Ashby John Mitchell, and invests in a vision to move Bayshore forward.

“Janice Mitchell Vassar is an extraordinary woman,” says John Lloyd, president and CEO of Meridian Health. “She has honored her family’s legacy of philanthropy and public service through so many kind deeds and good works of her own. Her personal legacy will be strongly tied to the phenomenal changes and bright future at Bayshore Community Hospital.”

There are plans to begin construction on the two new heart and vascular labs in 2013. In 2012, Bayshore’s catheterization lab met stringent requirements to become designated as a full service catheterization lab.

Bayshore also applied to New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and was granted the permission to develop and implement a Primary Angioplasty program, which will begin in the first half of 2013.

“This gift touches so many things that are dear to my heart,” says Janice Mitchell Vassar. “Through my gift to Meridian Health I am able to create an ongoing resource for the vision impaired and, in memory of beloved brother Ashby, I am able to be a part of Bayshore’s exciting future and help my hospital provide the best cardiac services to our community.”

For more information about Bayshore Community Hospital please visit www.bayshorehospital.org or call 732.739.5900.

ATTENTION LINCROFT RESIDENTS Overwhelmed by all your stuff?

That must mean it’s time for spring cleaning and Lincroft Yard Sale Day! The Lincroft Village Green Association is hosting its 9th Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at homes throughout Lincroft.

Yard Sale Registration is free to LVGA members and includes signs, advertising, and your address with a list of your sale items in an on-line Yard Sale Booklet. Not an LVGA member? Go to www.lincroft.org to join. The LVGA is a civic organization committed to keeping Lincroft a pleasant and safe place to live.

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Newman Springs Dental Care is a dental practice in Lincroft dedicated to providing general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry to the citizens of Middletown and surrounding areas. “Lincroft has been so great to the team at Newman Springs Dental Care — we wanted to give something back to our community!” says Dr. Mitchel Friedman, a graduate of the township public school system.

Scholarship applications have been sent to the high school guidance departments and are also available via email at scholarship@DrFriedman.biz.

This is the 4th year that the scholarships have been awarded.

Dr. Friedman presented the award to Christopher Garofalo at Middletown Township High School South’s award ceremony last year.

Applications must be received by April 16, 2013 to be considered.

Winning applicants will be notified by mail or phone no later than May 1, 2013. Award certificates will be presented at a special ceremony at the dental office and at the school’s senior awards ceremony. Award checks will be mailed directly to the institution of higher education upon verification of enrollment.

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Does my pet have an ocular problem?

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s a pet owner we pride ourselves in enjoying the time and experiences we share with our loved ones. Being a responsible owner also means being able to identify when something is wrong with your pet. Some animals have a knack for being able to hide from their owners any evidence of illness or pain. At times determining if your pet has an ocular problem can be further challenging. Here are a couple of key tips to use in determining if your pet is having an eye problem.

Ocular Discharge

Discharge from one or both eyes may be one of the easiest signs to identify. The things you want to note is the color, frequency, and duration of the discharge. Ocular discharge can range in color from being clear, as seen with excessive tearing onto the face (called epiphora), to mucoid, which appears gray-white in color, to purulent (pus-like), which appears yellow to yellow-green. As you can imagine the change in color of the discharge can sometimes coincide with the severity of the disease.

It is not uncommon for your pets, just like in humans, to have a small amount of discharge from their eyes first thing in the morning.

However, the discharge should not continue throughout the day or over several days. If there is continual discharge from your pet’s eyes then a number of causes may be at fault. Potential causes include an anatomical deviation of the tears onto the face rather than down its normal drainage system; the development of dry eye (decreased tear production - one of the most common causes); and ocular infection/ inflammation affecting either the tissue around the eye or within the eye. Depending on the cause of the discharge medical and/or surgical therapies can resolve the problem.

Squinting aka Blepharospasm

Just imagine that your eye hurts or is irritated by something. One of the first things that you do is blink excessively or squint continuously in an effort to alleviate the pain. Your pet will do the same when there is a problem with their eye. The amount/degree of squinting may vary depending on the level of discomfort associated with the condition. You may notice that your pet only squints occasionally or that it is squinting all the time. At time the squinting can be severe enough to result in swelling of the eyelids (called blepharedema).

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You may notice that your pet may start to rub the affected eye, when it normally leaves it’s eyes alone. The combination of rubbing and the inflammation associated with the eye condition may also result in swelling of the eyelids. Some pets tend to rub and some pets don’t. In pets that don’t, you may notice that your pet ducks its head when you try to pet their head or face on the side of the affected eye.

This is called being head shy. Severe ocular pain, for example glaucoma which is high pressure within the eye, can cause this clinical sign. Your pet may also try and bite you if you try to touch around the eye. This change in behavior is definitely abnormal and worth getting checked out.

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This by far is the most common and obvious ocular change to identify. The normal eye is composed of a clear/transparent cornea in the front and a white non-transparent sclera towards the back. A tissue layer, called conjunctiva, covers the white sclera and is normally transparent to light pink in color. Within the conjunctiva are numerous blood vessels. These vessels can change in size depending on the disease process.

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Red Eye

Reddening of the eye is a common presenting complaint, as it is easily seen as an abnormal change to the eye. The change to redness is due to an increase in diameter and amount of blood vessels within the conjunctiva (conjunctival hyperemia), or the growth of blood vessels within the cornea (corneal neovascularization). There are numerous causes for reddening of the eyes. A couple of common causes include ocular infection (infectious conjunctivitis), allergies, dry eye, inflammation (uveitis), or glaucoma. You may also notice red within the front of the eye. This can be blood within the eye. Some causes for bleeding within the eye can be either a bleeding abnormality, systemic hypertension, infection or a tumor.

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Cloudy Eye

Another common observation is cloudiness to the eye. This cloudy change can be fluid within the cornea, which appears blue-white in color, or inflammation within the eye. As the eye becomes more inflamed the view inside the eye can become very hazy looking. A focal blue spot on the cornea is commonly observed with a corneal ulcer, for example.

These are a few examples of changes to the eyes that can occur with multiple diseases. Knowing and identifying these changes can help you become an expert observer of an eye problem in your pet. If you see any combination of these changes to your pet’s eyes seek veterinary medical attention.

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Fine Art &

Antique Show Left to right: A visitor stands with artist Eileen Kornbluh of Colts Neck in front of a display of her handbuilt pottery.

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Christian Brother’s Academy Mother’s Club Antique Dealer Julia Lustica shows her display of antiques which can also be seen at the Red Bank Antique Center.

Left to right: Marketing Director Jeanne DiBenedetto stands in front of a display showing the work of Jerry Amos of Jerry Amos Photography, located in Colts Neck.

Left to right: CBA Mothers’ Club Fine Art and Antique Show Co-chair Debbie DiGiaro joins CBA Mothers’ Club President Miriam Tort and Co-Chair Doretta Healy in front of a display.

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hristian Brothers Academy (CBA) Mothers’ Club sponsored a Fine Art and Antiques Show on February 2 and 3 at the school. While the Mothers’ Club has been presenting the Fine Art Show for the past 38 years, Antiques have been added to the event for the first time this year. Over 40 exhibitors proudly displayed their creations including: pen and ink drawings, oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, one-of-a-kind jewelry, clay sculptures, vintage posters, photography, and hand-built functional pottery. Among the unusual and distinctive were sustainable home goods crafted from recycled billboards, antique postcard art, as well as numerous beautiful antiques.

A daughter and her mother stand with their purchase and the artist.

Exclusive to this show was the offer of a $1,000 gift certificate to Jerry Amos Photography for a $150 donation to CBA, which was generously given by Jerry Amos. Many of the exhibitors donated artwork from their collection to be raffled and won by visitors who purchased tickets.

Doretta Healy and Debbie DiGiaro were the Art Show co-chairs and observed that at least 200 volunteers, including 75 CBA students, assisted in this event.

“The boys helped at the preview reception on Friday night, served at the Artist’s Palette Café on Saturday and Sunday, and greeted guests at the door. They assisted with cleanup as well. They were just great!” said Mrs. DiGiaro. “The Art Show benefits the Scholarship Program here at CBA,” added Mrs. Healy.

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Some of the CBA students who served at the Artist’s Palette Café during the CBA Mothers’ Club Fine Art and Antique Show.

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rs. Rita Cotterell, an upper school math teacher at Oak Hill Academy, took a group of eight seventh and eighth grade students to Union County College for the MathCounts competition for Middlesex, Union and Monmouth Counties on Saturday, February 2, 2013.

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The team from Oak Hill competed against public, private and parochial schools from those three counties in a multi-round competition. The competition begins with a 30 question test covering every strand of mathematics in word problem format. The students then move on to the target round where they are given two high level word problems that need to be completed in five minutes. This is repeated five times for a total of 10 questions. Subsequently, the top team from each school takes a test of 10 questions requiring teamwork and leadership. Oak Hill students answered 8 of the 10 correctly! We placed 3 students in the top 15%, and they finished 1st out of all of the independent and parochial schools with a record 4th place overall! This is the highest finish of any Oak Hill team in our history of participation and means that they are the wildcard for the State Competition in March. Since this is the most competitive regional competition in the state, this may make us state qualifiers as well.

The team was made up of Jacob Yavitsky, Gilbert Rashkovsky, Jasmine Shen and Harry Jain as well as Seth Britton, Brycen Greco, Aneesha Doshi and John-Gabriel Bermudez. They meet biweekly on Friday afternoons. Congratulations to Mrs. Cotterell and her team for such an outstanding effort!

Problem with Recurring Injuries?

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njuries to the musculoskeletal system (muscles, ligaments, joints) affect a large percentage of people every day. Months later you are sidelined from your life not from a recent event, but from recurrent problems or symptoms due to an old injury. Why does this happen?

This is largely due to inhibition, weakening and deconditioning to surrounding muscles of the injured area. For example: An injury to your lower back may hold you up for a few days, but months down the road that same injury can sideline you for a much longer period. During those months in-between, local low back and abdominal muscles have become repressed and weak causing a loss of stabilization to the spine. This will not only predispose you to re-injury, but can often result in an insidious onset of symptoms that can be just as debilitating, if not worse, than the original injury.

Research has demonstrated that people with low back pain, or those predisposed to incidents of low back pain, often have an inhibition or weakness of their deep abdominal muscles. They may appear strong during a certain exercise, but the body fails to recruit them during specific activities throughout the day with the result being an increased risk for injury or re-injury. Stability of the low back is provided by a coordinated function of three muscular systems including: the abdominal muscles; the mid-low back muscles; and the thigh muscles.

Initial rehabilitation needs to target these regions using specific maneuvers and movements with simultaneous improvement of joint function. This provides enhanced balance to all components involved in moving and stabilizing the low back.

This scenario applies to the entire musculoskeletal system. The initial rehabilitation program needs to emphasize enhancement of joint stabilization through improved muscle and joint function. As the condition improves, the rehabilitation program can encompass more traditional strength and conditioning exercises to achieve a higher level of fitness and wellness. If you have any questions regarding a recent or recurring injury or rehabilitation program, please feel free to contact Dr. Tom Gustafson at the Active Healing Center at 732.683.0200.

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Sports Uniform & Equipment Drive

Returns To Colts Neck

LEFT: Many Colts Neck teen volunteers help with various aspects of the uniform drive. Whether collecting, sorting, shipping or fundraising, volunteers are enthusiastic and well aware of their mission.

Pictured is Chris Largey, Brett Farrell, Connor Gilmore and Joe Grillo, just four of the many local teens who are involved in this effort.

RIGHT: These young players from a community in Zambia, Africa received a large shipment of Colts Neck sports uniforms and equipment.

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re your dresser drawers filled with rec and travel uniforms that your kids never wear? Is your garage overflowing with cleats that don’t fit? Do you keep tripping over baseball bats and gloves that are no longer used?

Never fear, these items will find a new home if you donate them to the One World One Team Sports Uniform & Equipment drive.

Joe Grillo, co-captain of the drive and sophomore at Christian Brothers Academy shares with us, “My friends and I played all kinds of sports growing up in Colts Neck.

Every season we got brand new uniforms. For every sport we also got new equipment. Honestly, it never occurred to me that some kids didn’t even have a soccer ball to play with. When I saw a video of kids playing soccer with no shoes using a soccer ball made from rolled up string, I knew that my friends and I could help make a difference.”

Chris Largey, co-captain of the Colts Neck Drive and also a sophomore at CBA adds, “It was great how our town supported the drive last year. There were so many dona-

tions and a lot of our friends volunteered to help throughout the drive and the fundraising. It was a lot of work but it feels good to know that everything we collected went to kids who really need it.”

The Colts Neck Sports Foundation has been instrumental in helping to support the efforts of this local drive. In addition, independent drives held at the Colts Neck Schools, Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft and Frozen Ropes in Tinton Falls contributed to the success of a separate county-wide effort. Thanks to these organizations, the many volunteers and a generous community, Monmouth County One World One Team has already shipped almost 1000 pounds of equipment and uniforms to a youth organizations in Zambia, Africa.

Just recently the group received a letter from one of the youth groups that received boxes of donations from Colts Neck. The letter said, “December 17 was an unforgettable day when your donated gifts arrived. The kids of Monze, like kids around the world, love to play sports.

Twalumba Kapati (thanks so much)!”

Residents can support the event again this year by collecting the uniforms and equipment they no longer use and donating it to One World One Team. The organization is in need of gently used uniforms and equipment for soccer, baseball, lacrosse, softball, tennis and basketball. This includes bats, balls, gloves, cleats and shin guards and socks. Please note that protective headgear such as helmets and facemasks cannot be accepted. The Colts Neck Drive is planned to coincide with the township recreation basketball playoffs and Championship Day. At press time, the date was not set but it is expected to be in mid-March.

If you miss the Championship Day drive, there will be several independent drives that are being coordinated this spring at local businesses and schools including CBA. Please start to clean out, clean up and collect your old uniforms and equipment.

If you have any questions about donating equipment and uniforms, or are a student in high school interested in volunteering, please contact oneworldoneteam@aol. com.

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CNBA Held Celebratory Award Get Together for Colts Neck High School Students

First place went to Stephanie Wachtel and Daniella Girard for the CNBA’s Holiday Window Painting Event, they painted the Perkin’s window. Left to right: CNBA President Glen Dalakian, Stephanie Wachtel, Daniella Girard, Perkins owner George Stavropoulos and Savaas Papasavas.

Pictured are the Colts Neck High School students that took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the CNBA’s Holiday Window Painting Contest. Left to right: Mike Scilla, Stephanie Wachtel, Tiara Baron, Daniella Girard, George Martin and CNBA President Glen Dalakian in the background.

n January, the CNBA held a celebratory award get together for their annual Holiday Window Painting Contest at Perkins in Colts Neck, where on a chilly day, hot chocolate and cookies were served. Students from Colts Neck High School showed off their artistic talents by painting the windows of local stores in December 2012. CNBA executives were on hand to award the winners – the following windows were given awards: Perkins – First Place; Colts Neck Pharmacy – Second Place; and DeFalco Realty – Third Place. The CNBA would like to thank the judges for giving their time: Lisa McInerny of McInerny Interiors; Jerry Amos of Jerry Amos Photography; and Dan Fenski of Windsor Gallery.

CNBA Executives and Colts Neck High School students who participated in the CNBA Holiday Window Painting Contest took a photo at Perkins in Colts Neck.

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Holmdel Junior Girl Scout Troop #103 Supports Monmouth County SPCA

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very year Troop #103 uses the money they raise selling cookies to help an organization in need. Last year the girls unanimously voted to help stray animals in Monmouth County and they chose the Monmouth County SPCA as their donation recipient. In addition to writing a check, the girls wanted to DO something.

Hurricane Sandy displaced many, many animals and filled the SPCA’s care facility and adoption center to capacity. They desperately needed supplies, so the girls organized a collection at their school, St. Benedict’s, and gathered food, treats and toys.

The SPCA really appreciated the girl’s efforts. They offered to send a volunteer to one of the Troop meetings to explain how their donations would be used. When the volunteer arrived she brought a surprise guest, a service dog named Dallas!

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Pictured is Holmdel Junior Girl Scout Troop #103 – included is Troop leaders Eileen Bodisch, Melissa Federico, Nicole Stefano and Junior Girl Scouts Gianna Amaturo, Makenna Balcezak, Catherine Bodisch, Julia Cavuto, Olivia Conkling, Christina Costa, Maggie Crowe, Emily Federico, Molly Gill, Katelyn Halsey, Nicole Hogan, Valerie Hoskey, Clariss Jacob, Corinne Lyness, Carolann Kimock, Lauren McAteer, Zaria Pesantes, Ava Promo, Mia Shaw, Julia Stefano, Sofia Stefano, Bridget Sullivan, Sophia Therese

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Holmdel Student to Compete in Israel’s “Jewish Olympics”

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olmdel High School track star Daniel Barlev, a junior at Holmdel High School, will compete in Israel’s quadrennial World Maccabiah Games, the “Jewish Olympics,” which are scheduled for July 2013. Seventeen-year-old Barlev is a member of Holmdel High School’s cross-county boys’ team, which has won the NJSIAA Group II title in both 2011 and 2012. In July, he will run in the 1500- and 3000-meter events as a member of the USA Juniors Track and Field Team.

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ILU will be holding their annual Meeting and Potluck Supper on April 5, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Holmdel’s Community Center on Crawford’s Corner Road. Please bring a main dish or salad to share and RSVP to Jenni Blumenthal at 732.264.8482 or jbumenthal@comcast.net so that we have a count for dessert and beverage. All meetings are free and open to the public. Be sure to save the date! For further information about CILU, please visit our website at http://www.holmdel-cilu. org.

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Hosts Frances Foundation Benefit Story Susan Murphy

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earborn Market hosted the fourth Annual Evening to Benefit the Frances Foundation on February 9 in their state-ofthe-art 11,000 square foot greenhouse.

Guests also enjoyed the beautiful orchids on display during the third day of the 16th Annual Deep Cut Orchid Society Show. All proceeds from orchid raffles and a portion of each admission ticket went directly to the Frances Foundation. Guests enjoyed wine, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, and a performance by harpist Kristi Shade.

The Frances Foundation brings happiness to kids fighting cancer, provides financial assistance to their families, and supports childhood cancer research. Katie and Matt, whose four-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer, shared how the financial burden and emotional strain impacts families dealing with pediatric cancer. “There are a lot of foundations out there, but no foundation like the Frances Foundation,” shared Katie. “We don’t know what we would do without Bob and the Frances Foundation. They put smiles on the kids’ faces and on the parents who care for them.” Foremost in the hearts of those involved with the Foundation are compassion for the kids suffering with cancer, said Frances Foundation founder.

He thanked those in attendance, especially the Luccarelli family for supporting and helping in so many ways. “We are all doing this together,” said Bob, acknowledging that the “smiles” come from everyone who supports this Foundation.

“One of the first kids we helped was Sammy who was 17 at the time,” shared Bob. He proudly announced that she is now the youngest Trustee of the Foundation, still has the puppy she asked for that very first time, and now has a new baby.

Dearborn Market President Frank Luccarelli said it was an honor to work with the Frances Foundation.

Learn more about the Foundation at www.francesfoundation.net.

MAIN PHOTO: Far right end of first row: Founder of Frances Foundation Bob Heugle stands with his family, friends, and some members of the Luccarelli family at the Frances Foundation Benefit hosted by Dearborn Market on February 9, 2013.

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Ray of Hope Gala Committee

Announces 2013 Community Service Award Honorees Catholic Charities Of Monmouth County Tops List Of Organizations That Have Benefited From The Volunteer Work Of Middletown Couple

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he 2013 Ray of Hope Gala Committee in collaboration with the Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities, today announced that Middletown residents Pat and Larry Durso were selected as the recipients of the 2013 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 Dursos will be honored at the 16th annual Ray of Hope Gala on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale, N.J. Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities Chair and 2013 Ray of Hope Gala Co-Chair, Barbara Willis, said, “Pat and Larry truly enjoy helping others and can always be counted on to lend a helping hand. They exemplify the true spirit of giving and volunteerism; we are proud to honor their service to the community this year.”

Married for 36 years, the Dursos are both originally from Brooklyn, N.Y. They met at St. John’s University (the first day of their freshman year) where they both graduated in 1975. Larry went on to earn a master’s degree from Columbia University in 1977. In 1986, the Dursos moved to Middletown and that same year, joined Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft. In addition to raising their two sons, Michael, 28, and Joseph, 26, both graduates of St. Leo the Great School and Christian Brothers Academy (CBA), they have managed to juggle careers and volunteer for numerous organizations. Throughout the years, Pat and Larry have lent their support to St. Leo the Great, CBA, Catholic Charities of Monmouth County, American Cancer Society’s annual Cancer Ball, St. Leo’s Lunch Break Program, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Daughters of St. Paul and The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund.

Although the Dursos volunteer together as a couple, they each individually give their time to support many other organizations. Pat is a volunteer at Riverview Medical Center. She knits hats for California-based Knots for Love, an organization that supplies cancer

centers across the country with knitted hats for women, men and children. Pat has been actively involved since 2009 and has knitted more than 200 hats. She has been a registration aide for the annual Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Run/Walk and has served on various committees for Catholic Charities of Monmouth County including Ray of Hope Gala Ad Journal Committee Co-Chair, Parish Outreach, Christmas Mission, Beacon House and the annual backto-school supplies drive for Project FREE. She is a past president of the Parent Teacher Association at St. Leo the Great School and was active in the CBA Mother’s Club.

Larry currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Two River Theater Company and The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund.

He is also a member of the theater’s Finance Committee. Previously, Larry was the president of the Saint John’s University Staten Island Alumni Association.

Since 1978, Larry has built his career in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management and retirement planning.

He is currently the executive director of Investments for the Durso Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank. New Jersey Monthly magazine selected Larry as one of the 2013 Five Star Wealth Managers, an elite group that represents less than two percent of the top wealth managers in the N.J. area. He has also been quoted in many finance magazines and was recently featured in Living Media magazine in the “Ask the Expert” section.

His honors and achievements include Prudential Securities Director’s Council, President’s Council and Chairman’s Council. He was a member of the Prudential National Mutual Fund Council and the Prudential Speakers Bureau. He was also a Wells Fargo Premier Advisor and a member of their Chairman’s Council. In 2004, Larry was a recipient of the Terrence Cardinal Cooke Medal from St. John’s University, an honor bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the life of the Staten Island campus.

In spite of their busy schedules, the Dursos find time to travel and are currently preparing for Michael’s wedding later this year.

Ray of Hope Gala sponsorship and ad journal opportunities are available and donations for the silent and live auctions are also being accepted. To learn more about the Gala and Catholic Charities, visit www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/monmouth. For more information, contact Barbara Willis at 732.995.6893.

SPECIAL DELIVERY FOR COLTS NECK FIRST AIDERS

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olts Neck First Aid Squad and Colts Neck Police responded to an emergency call early in the month of February. EMTs Jarrett Engel, Michael Spinella and Brian Furie arrived to find a mother about to have her baby. Assessing the situation, it was decided that she would not make it to a hospital in time. Jarrett Engel assisted the mother in delivering the baby, and Michael Spinella cut the umbilical cord.

and continue to be a first aider,” shared Engel. Becoming a Cadet at 15 and working his way up to being President of the First Aid over the years has made him a better person, parent, friend, and employee he said.

There are many positive outcomes from calls handled by EMTs and this was truly one of them. Members are always needed and there is a place for everyone. “I am a volunteer at heart,” said Engel. He feels volunteering has Members of the squad are trained for situations such as this, and though made him a well-rounded individual and hopes others in the community delivering a baby does not happen often, the entire squad shares in the good will become members of the squad. For further information about Colts feeling about the outcome. “I have been on the Squad for almost 25 years Neck First Aid visit www.coltsneckfirstaid.org. and seen some horrific things. Being a part of this wonderful happy event Congratulations to the family! gives us all a beautiful memory that offsets the more difficult memories we have from emergency calls. A call like this reminds you of why you became

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he annual Colts Neck Father-Daughter Dance was held at Eagle Oaks Country Club on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Sponsored by Colts Neck Sports Foundation, 215 people were in attendance, and even though they filled the room with attendees, Colts Neck Sports Foundation Vice President Laura Sheehy commented that, “it’s not necessarily the numbers

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Kiwanis Club Of Holmdel Hosts Steak Bake

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iwanis Club of Holmdel held their second annual Steak Bake on February 16 at Holmdel Fire Company #1. The four hour All-You-Can-Eat event included filet mignon, pasta, salad, beer and wine, and delicious desserts. President Sharon Schultz noted that one hundred prepaid tickets were sold.

Friends, family, and members of the Keyport Kiwanis socialized throughout the evening. Division 5 Lt. Governor Anthony Affatati, Sr. also attended the event. The Kiwanis Club of Holmdel gives many hours of service to the Bayshore community and the world. They sponsor four Key Clubs (high school) and two Builders Clubs (grade school) as well as having 400 children/students participate in Kiwanis service projects.

Community projects have included painting the home of an elderly resident, maintaining a memorial for the 911 victims, preparing and distributing soup at St. Catherine’s Church, supporting local food drives, and providing a Christmas party for local low income families.

The major role of the Kiwanis Club of Holmdel, which was established in 1965, is to promote and inform the Bayshore community of the efforts and proposed projects for young children, Priority One. Any community need can become a Kiwanis service project, especially the needs of children.

Visit www.holmdelkiwanis.org for more information or regarding membership.

Story Pirates

Holmdel Theatre Company To Offer Creative Writing Story Pirates Workshop Creative Writing Workshop Starting on APRIL 20th

$40. All sessions will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Duncan Smith Theatre located at 36 Crawfords Corner Road in front of the high school.

Story Pirates is a nationally respected education and media organization, founded in 2003 to celebrate the words and ideas of young people. Working with over 150 schools coast-to-coast, Story Pirates arts and literacy programs create confident, literate students equipped with a variety of tools for written, verbal, and artistic skills that they carry into adulthood. The group has been featured on “The Daily Show” and “Larry King Live.”

2012 Story Pirates Workshop at Holmdel Theatre Company  Photo Credit: Grace Modla

2012 Story Pirates Workshop at Holmdel Theater Company.

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Our mission is to help you unleash your imaginations onto the blank page-he Story Pirates are returning to the Holmdel Theatre Comand discover the fun that can come from writing! The Story Pirates pany to offer their acclaimed Creative Writing Workshop on Creative Writing Program consists of a four-week series of writing Saturday April 20 to May 11. show in which workshops thatmornings culminate from in a musical sketch comedy students' stories Theatre are performed by professional The Holmdel Company programartists. consists of a

four-week series of writing workshops that culminate in a musical sketch comedy show on May 11th. Family and friends are invited to attend this production, which features professional artists, singers and comedians performing the students’ stories. It is a wonderful opportunity for students to see their stories come to life. The workshop is open to all students in grades 5th through 8th for a cost of

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A limited number of places are available on a first-come, firstserve basis. Reservations may be made by visiting the HTC website at www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org.

ABOUT THE HOLMDEL THEATRE COMPANY The Holmdel Theatre Company (HTC) is a non-profit, semi-professional, educational theatre company dedicated to presenting fresh interpretations of classic plays as well as rarely-presented modern dramas and comedies. The Company’s unique mission is to integrate young people and non-professionals with professional actors, technicians, designers and directors in a collaborative artistic and educational exchange. HTC’s efforts to raise the level of performance through the fellowship of novices and theatre professionals enable all to grow in the field.

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he word custody evokes a variety of reactions in a divorce case. Alarm and confusion are two of the more common ones.

Unfortunately, some parents threaten to fight for custody simply to upset the other parent or to gain leverage in the negotiation of a divorce settlement.

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

Custody of children is undoubtedly one of the most important issues a family court judge must address in a divorce case. The guiding legal principle is “the best interests of the child.” In determining what is in the best interests of the child, virtually anything that bears upon the child’s health, education and general welfare will be considered. The facts vary from case to case and it is the unique circumstances of each child and each family unit that ultimately shape the court’s decision.

Thankfully, most parents reach an agreement about their children’s custody and parenting time schedules. Despite the acrimony between spouses, most people are eventually able to sublimate their feelings about their spouse in order to arrive at a consensus on which living arrangement is best for the children.

Often agreements provide for joint legal custody, but designate one parent the Parent of Principal Residence (PPR). The other parent is the Parent of

Alternate Residence (PAR). Joint legal custody requires a basic level of civil communication between the parents about issues affecting the children and an ability to put aside personal feelings about the former spouse when communicating about or in the presence of the children. Absent this most basic principle, joint custody probably won’t work and probably wouldn’t be ordered by the court.

Parents don’t have to like each other to have joint custody. They do, however, have to recognize that it is contrary to their children’s interests to expose them to their negative feelings about each other.

Quite often children, as they grow and mature, realize that the parent about whom bad things were said is not that bad and the parent who said them is not that good. In New Jersey parents have an affirmative legal obligation to encourage their children’s relationship with the other parent. This is often difficult to do, but it is essential to the healthy development of the children, their self-images and their understanding of female – male relationships.

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incroft Elementary School PTA-sponsored Family Fun Night on February 9 in the Leopard’s Den was a two-fold celebration. One, to acknowledge Valentine’s Day; and two, to say “thanks for having a heart for Port Monmouth.”

The students and their families adopted Port Monmouth School following Superstorm Sandy and due to their generosity, the students and families of that school were supplied with much-needed assistance as well as friendly emotional support.

Family Fun Night included Bingo, a Scavenger Hunt, Balloon Races and prizes for the winners. Snacks included chocolate-covered strawberries and pretzels; coffee, cookies, and Valentine’s Day treats. Local businesses donated items which were made into four raffle baskets. Each family was eligible for a chance on the FREE raffle baskets. The four baskets included a boy-theme, girl-theme, Mom-theme, and family-theme.

About 80 attendees came to the event and enjoyed the socializing, games, and delicious treats.

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Most of the students who participated in the third annual LEGO BrickFest which took place February 5, 2013 at Lincroft Elementary School.

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incroft Elementary School PTA held its third annual Lego BrickFest in the Leopard’s Den on February 5, which was open to all Kindergarten through fifth grade students of the school. Coordinators Lauren DeRosa and Melanie Elmiger noted there were 117 creations completed by 177 creators. The projects were created at home and some students worked with a partner. Each child who participated received a Lego Magazine and a gift card generously donated by Toy Masters of Red Bank.

On the day of the event, students walked through the gym, looked at the creations, and voted using two tickets.

One for their favorite creation in their grade and one for their overall favorite creation. Aside from the Best in Grade category, there were categories for Best Overall, Most Educational, Most School Spirit, Best Adaptation of a Book or Movie, Future Engineer, and Special Mention. This year, Matthew Bajor and Lev Barinov from ClearView Diagnostics, Inc in Piscataway judged the Future Engineers category. Bajor, the son of Lincroft School’s Art

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teacher, told the students how his love of creating with LEGOs when he was a child motivated him to become an engineer today. The two engineers showed the students circuit boards they are building in their professions today that are their “building blocks” of medical equipment.

Mrs. DeRosa noted the importance of the event. “This was a huge success and it was the biggest BrickFest we have had to date. It allowed the students the opportunity to express their creativity and innovative ideas.

They could create something within the guidelines of the special categories or create something on their own. Kindergarteners built hockey rinks and concert venues; a first grader re-built Surfrider Beach Club; a second grader created a solar powered windmill;

a second and third grade team recreated the Freedom Tower; and another built the Washington Monument. Two fourth graders created a “Restore the Shore” scene and fifth grade creations ranged from a replica of a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden to intricately built bridges complete with water and fish.

The students who created had such a sense of accomplishment and were so proud to show off their hard work to other students in the school. They continuously amaze us by their creativity.”

Best in Grade winners were Kindergarten, Ryan Gottlieb and Danny Daley; first grade, Olivia Mingione; second grade, Marcelo Felice; third grade, Ben Gottlieb and Kenan Hot; fourth grade, Mandy Carey; and fifth grade, Hailey Scarantino and Malica Hot. Best Educational or Historical were Tristan and Carmine DeCrescenzo; and Michael Simoniello; Best School Spirit were Katie Lynch; Esther Ens; Best Depiction of a Book or Movie were Maeve and Maggie Richter; and Ava Delaney. Future Engineer’s Award went to Andrew Madsen and Joseph Pugliese; Marcelo Felice; Nicholas Wisniewski; and Evan and Connor Mutto. Special Mention were Brielle Trinchera and Tatum Campos; Luke McGrath; and CJ Dammann and Brendan Prefer. Best Overall was the team of Andrew Madsen and Joseph Pugliese.

CENTER PHOTO: Left to right: Principal Steven Graziano, Coordinators Melanie Elmiger and Lauren DeRosa show off their LEGO-inspired t-shirts bearing their names.

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Monmouth Museum to Host Golden Anniversary “Teddy Bear Tea”

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ou and your Teddy Bear are most cordially invited to The Monmouth Museum’s Golden Anniversary “Teddy Bear Tea” on Sunday, April 14, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Navesink Country Club.

Boys and girls, three to eight years of age, along with their furry companions and their grandparents and/or parents, are cordially invited to enjoy a splendid afternoon tea party, complete with tea etiquette taught by “Miss Golden Rules”, and energetic and fun sing-along with Maureen McCrink as “Goldilocks” and a joyous Teddy Bear Tea Parade led by our very own Teddy Bear! We will also have a lovely for-

mal teatime with dainty tea sandwiches and sweets, at which everyone will practice “polite conversation”! A fabulous raffle of ten enticing baskets filled with children’s toys games and more will follow. Every child will receive a party favor and all will have an outstanding time!

For reservations, please contact Mary Suszkowski at Monmouth Museum at 732.747-2266 ext. 5 or visit www.monmouthmuseum.org.

This event is hosted by The Friends of the Monmouth Museum and proceeds to benefit educational programs at The Monmouth Museum.

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Match Fit Chelsea and Holmdel FC Announce Strategic Alliance

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Building upon the respected foundation of development within Holmdel FC, Match Fit Chelsea will impart its nationally renowned elite training philosophies, which has produced an unparalleled track record of player development, throughout all Holmdel FC teams and programs.

The Match Fit/Holmdel FC alliance will be rolled out in key strategic phases that will build the relationship and awareness of the program in and around the Holmdel area and the Jersey Shore. Beginning 3/13with direct training services, camps, clinics and evolving into Match Fit Chelsea/Holmdel FC elite club teams, this alliance will allow players of various levels to experience unique training & coaching opportunities.

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“We are thrilled to embark on this new venture with Match Fit Chelsea Academy,” said Colleen Cook, President Holmdel FC, “We have always believed in player development and success in our club, but now we can take it to the highest level with Match Fit Chelsea Academy’s philosophy and programs infused throughout our organization.

Now our players, at all ages and ability levels, will have the opportunities to allow them to develop to their fullest potential as soccer players, and prepare them for high school, college and beyond.”

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Holmdel FC (formerly Holmdel Stallions Soccer Club and Holmdel Soccer Clubs) founded in 1993, annually rosters 3035 travel soccer teams at various levels of competition in Monmouth County New Jersey. The Club has hosted prominent tournaments including the NSR East Coast Cup, the NJYS State Cup, MAPS/MSSL College Showcase, and many other local tournaments in its history. Holmdel FC is based out of Cross Farm Park, Holmdel, NJ and is open to players from Holmdel and the surrounding communities. Its teams play in several leagues including MOSA, MAPS, Region 1, Super Y, EDP & JAGS. Holmdel FC is home to past NJYS and US Club State Cup Champions and Finalists, and has had many players go on to compete at the collegiate level.

To learn more about Holmdel FC and their teams visit http://www.holmdelfc.org and to learn more about Match Fit Chelsea and their teams visit www.matchfitacademy.net.

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olts Neck Reformed Church donated $5,000 to Operation Provide Comfort.

The money will be used to help victims of Hurricane Sandy that reside in Union Beach, which was one of the town’s hardest hit by the storm. One hundred percent of all donations go to the residents of Union Beach. The fund at Colts Neck Community Church provides a rapid response to the requests from Union Beach residents.

After the storm, Colts Neck Mayor Jarrett Engel had a meeting with some of the town’s leaders and officials to discuss what Colts Neck could do to help. That meeting has now evolved into a special relationship between Colts Neck and Union Beach dubbed Operation Provide Comfort.

The leader of Operation Provide Comfort is local Colts Neck resident Lt. Col. Jim Sfayer, USMC Ret. Jim is also a member of the Colts Neck Lions Club, which has taken a prominent role alongside the Colts Neck Community Church in helping Union Beach as part of this effort.

The purpose of the effort is to develop a long term relationship between Union Beach and Colts Neck that will endure long after the storm. Our approach is to leverage the resources of our town to help the residents of Union Beach who suffered the most devastation and to help collect and coordinate donations of money, physical goods and services to aid in the rebuilding effort.

According to Ms. Maier, “We are so thankful to Operation Provide Comfort and the generous donation from the Colts Neck Reformed Church. The money will go a long way to helping the residents of Union Beach.”

PHOTO: Left to right: Union Beach Borough Administrator Jennifer Maier receives a check for $5,000 from Clark Petrie, a member of the Colts Neck Reformed Church’s Mission Committee at a recent meeting of Operation Provide Comfort. The senior pastor is Scott Brown.

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n Sunday, April 29 from 12:00 until 5:00 p.m., Holmdel’s Bayonet Farm Earth Day Festival will be held rain or shine.

New and encore performers (including Rizzo’s Reptile Discovery!) are headlining this Holmdel springtime tradition, which attracts 700 visitors and is celebrating its 15th year!

There will be a full afternoon of educational entertainment, live music, “ just for kids” crafts, timely displays by environmental organizations, and so much more – all for

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he Newcomers and Neighbors Club members and guests met at the Colts Neck Firehouse #2 on February 14 for a general meeting and lovely Valentine party. Everyone wore red, enjoyed refreshments, played games and donated food and funds to the Monmouth and Ocean County Food Bank.

The next general meeting of the club will be on March 14 at the Colts Neck Firehouse #2 and will feature Sheila Piehler, an expert on holistic health and lifestyle choices. Late winter is a perfect

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For sale will be the renowned “Red Barn Deli” homemade sandwiches and other lunch treats, plus the fresh goodies of the “Old Fashioned Bake Shoppe, so come hungry!

(All proceeds benefit future festivals.)

Bayonet Farm is located at 41 Middletown Road in Holmdel - parking is free. A Greenway Walk will precede the Festival.

For more information about this hike and a complete schedule of Festival Events, please be sure to see next month’s April 2013 edition of Community Magazine!

time to plan for spring and get inspired to make some positive changes in mind and body. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Any new or long-time resident of the Monmouth County area may join the club at any time.

The club sponsors various activity groups such as: book club, Bunco game group, trips and travel group, “Simply Gourmet” lunch group, “Dinner at Seven” group and more. For more information on the club, call 732.526.7648 or 732.530.9543.

ark your calendars ladies! The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a Hi-Lo Spring Fling Fundraiser. The festivities start at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Lincroft Fire House located at 601 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft (diagonally across from ACME).

Over the past two years, the Ladies Auxiliary has had this event several times with successful results. Several new equipment pieces have been purchased for the Lincroft Fire Company. Just as important, is the fact that the community came together and had a great time. New friendships were created.

In response to numerous requests, the Ladies Auxiliary decided to have the same event.

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free and all with a “green” message!

Lovely Bayonet Farm, once the estate of a gentlewoman farmer, is an idyllic setting.

Shows take place in renovated Pennsylvania Dutch-style barns; Earth Day Posters by Holmdel’s Satz and Indian Hill Schools’ young artists will adorn them. Guided tours of the gracious Harding House offer a glimpse into the extraordinary life of its former owner. New this year will be tours of the property, itself, led by the Holmdel Green Team.

The fire trucks will be moved out of the building to allow the largest area of the fire house to be used as the game room.

Admission tickets cost only $10 each. They are being sold in advance as well as at the door. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at the door will be sold on a first come basis.

There are no skills required to play the game, just a willingness to have a good time.

At each game table there will be playing cards dealt out. As the caller calls off cards from a separate deck, players remove the called card from their hands. When a player has no cards left, the individual yells “Hi-Lo”.

Winners select their own prize from a pile of more than 100 wrapped gifts. There are multiple winners in each game.

Dessert, coffee and tea will be served.

Guests are allowed to bring snacks and beverages for their individual groups. There will be a gift auction during the evening.

Contact Maria Dunn at 732.345.9525 to make donations or for advance ticket purchases.

The Ladies Auxiliary is a support group for the Lincroft Fire Company, providing assistance with various functions, coordinating fund raisers, as well as supplying food/beverages to the volunteer fire fighters upon return from fire calls, and to those who remain ‘on call’ at the fire house when there is a state of emergency. New members are always welcomed by the fire company and the Ladies Auxiliary.

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n February 1, Ranney School Middle and Upper School students, along with members of the faculty, staff and administration, took to the runway stage at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale for the annual Ranney School Parents’ Association (RSPA) Rock the Runway Fashion Show, coordinated by chairwomen Tina Plaster and Laura Pflaster and a committee of dedicated parent volunteers.

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Attendees were able to shop, dine and bid on silent auction items before the parade of fashions began. Featured styles came from local boutiques, including Fresh, The Bee, Lynne’s, Brave New World, Michael Duru, Stacy Gemma, Nirvana and Neveen Mullally. Ranney School alum Tor Miller ’12, currently enrolled in the Clive Davis Institute at New York University, performed a few songs for the audience; additional music was provided by DJ Chris Spirito.

In addition to Ranney Middle and Upper School students, administrators and teachers, several Ranney School fathers walked the runway with their pending graduates. These seniors are all Ranney “lifer� students, meaning that they have been attending the school for 10 or more years. Ranney Head of School Dr. Lawrence S. Sykoff and Mrs. Joyce Sykoff concluded the show.

In connection with the show, RSPA was collecting gently used adult clothing and accessories for its Rockin’ Angels program through February 15. Donations helped to restock the FCS Thrift Boutique in Long Branch, which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

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“It’s all about self-empowerment, not entitlement.” That is the reason why the Monmouth County Referral Group (MCRG) Founding Board Member Ken Scaggs said his group chose to hold a second annual fundraiser, “A Night of Hope to Feed the Soul” to benefit the JBJ (Jon Bon Jovi) Soul Kitchen at Pazzo Restaurant in Red Bank on January 17, 2013.

MCRG is a business networking group dedicated to area self-started small businesses helping one another grow and thrive, “especially in an economy like the one we’ve been experiencing,” Scaggs said. “Everyone here has worked or started their business and got where they are by hard work and dedication. The Soul Kitchen works on the same sort of premise. It’s a great source of empowerment.”

Local rocker Bon Jovi’s Red Bank restaurant has no prices and thrives only on in-kind service donations in exchange for meals. The crowd of over 155, each paying $125, enjoyed a three-course meal, entertainment, a silent auction and more to benefit the cause. Last year, MCRG raised $6,000 for the Soul Kitchen. This year, event organizer and board member and owner/operator of Social Butterfly Event Planning, Debbie Noce, said they expected to double that amount.

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Monmouth County Referral Group handed over a check for $15,000.00 to JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank on February 15, 2013.

Entertainment was provided by Scott Elk, PJ Windle of Essential Sounds Entertainment, and Charlotte Sometimes from The Voice’s second season. MTC Photography was on hand on the Red Carpet, along with Cosmic Broadcasting doing the live broadcast of the benefit. The flowers were provided by Flowers by Melanie.

The evening turned out to be a very successful event and Ms. Noce was thrilled by the turnout and support from the community. Monmouth County Referral Group raised $15,000.00 for JBJ Soul Kitchen and presented the check to JBJ Soul Kitchen on February 15, 2013.

n February 16, 2013, the Middletown United Methodist Church hosted a fun-filled evening for the Middletown community to thank the firstresponders of the Lincroft and River Plaza fire and EMS teams for their outstanding service during Hurricane Sandy.

The event was attended by over a hundred and fifty members of the congregation, community, and first responder families representing the Taken during the thank you to Lincroft EMS, Lincroft Fire Company, and Lincroft Fire Company, River Plaza Hose Company, and Lincroft First Aid River Plaza Hose Company. Left to right: Tara Chapman (Culinary specialist), & Rescue Squad. In addition to plaques that were presented honoring each Kevin Toomey (River Plaza), and Michael Daneman, Jr. (Lincroft EMS). of the first responder organizations, the evening included a hotly-contested chili and cornbread cook-off competition, hot dogs, ice-cream, chili-themed games for the children, and viewing of a fully-outfitted fire engines and of an EMS first aid squad truck.

The chili and cornbread competitions attracted over twenty entries from the attendees. A panel comprised of representatives from the Lincroft EMS, Lincroft Fire Company, River Plaza Hose Company and a local culinary expert, judged the cook-off entries. Outstanding Chili awards were given for People’s Choice, Best Vegan Chili, Hottest Chili and most flavorful chili. The Cornbread award categories included: Sweetest Cornbread, Best All-American Cornbread, and People’s Choice.

Rev. Derrick Doherty, the Pastor at Middletown UMC, commented that the Cook-Off “was a wonderful event for families from the community to gather and give thanks to our local heroes. The Middletown United Methodist Church was honored to host this fabulous event.”

All donations from the event are going to a special Sandy Relief fund established by the Church.

Middletown UMC’s next community event will be its annual Rummage sale on the Saturday, March 9. The annual Easter Egg Hunt (also open to the Middletown community) is scheduled for Saturday, March 30. Please contact the church office at 732.671.0707 for more information, or visit the church website at http://middletownumcnj.org.

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Carolyn Burtnick, Editor-in-Chief of Community Magazine, with the Holmdel Bear Scouts Troop#331 Den on February 19, 2013.

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en mother of Holmdel Bear Scouts Troop#331 Den 8 Mrs. Karen Salerno and eight members of the den welcomed Community Magazine on February 19 during their regular meeting. The visit was to learn about the process of writing and all of the details of a magazine.

Editor-in-Chief Carolyn Burtnick and writer Susan Murphy spoke to the scouts about the importance of gathering facts and then how to compile them into a story; how the staff works as a team to produce the magazine, with each person handling their area of expertise; and especially,

how the “newsroom” today is no longer just a single room with typewriters and reporters waiting by the phone for leads – it can be anywhere.

The scouts received a copy of the February 2013 issue of the magazine and some of them recognized friends, and in one case a scout saw their Dad in the pictures and read his name in the text. The visit and discussion was a requirement for the scouts to receive their Bear Badges. The boys enjoyed the talk and wanted to send a big “Thank you” to the staff at Community Magazine for sharing their knowledge and time.

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he Women’s Club of Colts Neck donated $500 to Operation Provide Comfort. The money will be used to help victims of Hurricane Sandy that reside in Union Beach, which was one of the town’s hardest hit by the storm. One hundred percent of all donations go to the residents of Union Beach.

The purpose of the effort is to develop a long term relationship between Union Beach and Colts Neck that will endure long after the storm. Our approach is to leverage the resources of our town to help the residents of Union Beach who suffered the most devastation and to help collect and coordinate donations of money, physical goods and services to aid in the rebuilding effort.

According to Ms. Maier, “We are so thankful to Operation Provide Comfort and the generous donation from The Women’s Club of Colts Neck. The money will go a long way to helping the residents of Union Beach.”

Operation Provide Comfort volunteer Glen Dalakian (far left) and Union Beach Borough Administrator Jennifer Maier (far right) are pictured receiving a $500 check from JoAnna Vroman, president (second from left), and Doris DeGrandis, corresponding secretary of The Women’s Club of Colts Neck.

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ecently I had a patron come in to the library with a reference question about online shopping. She wanted to know exactly how secure it was and had great concern since she is a new internet user. I gave her some tips that could help her determine that she’s shopping from a secure and trustworthy website. First off look for signs that the business is legitimate and buy from reputable sellers and stores. One way you can do this is by looking for third party seals of approval such as the logo for the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and/or TRUSTe certified privacy seal. If you see these seals on a website that is a good thing but make sure to click on them so they link to the organization that created them. Some unscrupulous merchants will put these logos on their websites without permission.

Another tip in shopping securely is to look for signs that the website itself protects your data. You can do this by making sure that on the web page where you enter your credit card or other

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personal information that there is an s after http in the web address bar of that page (https). This s in https stands for secure, it means that the information that is being sent to and from your computer is encrypted so that to anyone else on the internet it appears as random gibberish and they cannot read it. Also make sure that there is a tiny padlock in the address bar, or sometimes found in the lower right corner of the window. Finally use a filter that warns you of suspicious websites and blocks visits to reported phishing sites and always remember to update your browser. Always guard your information and pay attention when shopping online.

Stephanie Laurino is the branch manager at the Colts Neck Library. Check out all the great programs the library has to offer by visiting their website at www.monmouthcountylib.org.

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ump Rope for Heart is a popular and educational event held at schools throughout the country. It is a way for the American Heart Association to raise awareness by caring for your heart through exercise. The week of February 11 to 15, Mr. Justin Levine, the Physical Ed/Health teacher at Lincroft Elementary School, offered fun and challenging stations for the students to Jump Rope for Heart.

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“These stations will get you to think about strengthening your heart,” he told each of the Kindergarten through fifth grade classes when they arrived at the Leopard’s Den for gym. “It takes a heart to be a hero!” he added. Music played throughout the time the students jumped rope. Mr. Levine noted that the students have a great time and wait all year for this event. He has been doing the event for six years and has been a teacher at the school for nine years.

The six stations used by the students were forward/backward jumping rope in place; a side swing and crisscross rope swing; the 360 (degree) which was jumping in a circle; crisscrossing the rope while jumping; jumping within the rungs of a ladder that was lying flat on the floor; and single Dutch rope.

“This was a great fundraiser as well as an awareness event,” explained Mr. Levine. Students brought in donations that went directly to the American Heart Association; and they became aware of the importance of exercise for their hearts.

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Toyz 4 Kidz Visit Jersey Shore Medical Center

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n Thursday, January 30, 2013, Toyz 4 Kidz set out to bring joy to pediatric patients at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune by bringing toys and gifts, which lit up children’s faces. Volunteers from Holmdel, Colts Neck, Marlboro, and even Wayside came together for the event. “This is truly a beautiful thing you are doing,” acknowledged Sara, the child life specialist at Jersey Shore Medical Center.

Therapist Luiza Orgensian guided the group around the ward and upon visiting infants as young as one month and teens as old as eighteen, volunteers felt grateful to have been given the opportunity to bring hope, happiness and friendship to these sensitive children.

“The volunteers gain as much, perhaps even more from this program because it allows us to put things in perspective and to appreciate the small things in life and realize that each day is a miracle,” explains Ephi Carlebach - Chaplain and director of Toyz 4 Kidz.

Toyz 4 Kidz would like to give special thanks to our wonderful teen, parent and grand-parent volunteers and encourage all those who would like to be a part of this wonderful cause, by either donating a toy, becoming a sponsor, or joining our team for our next visitation to a hospital near you.

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SJV Hosts 2013 Hall of Fame and Hall of Honor Dinner

Left to right: Anthony Sabatino ‘00, Joann Sabatino ‘74, Grandma Nan Sabatino, Frank Sababtino ‘98, Jodi Thaler, Paul Beyer ‘00, Mary-Jo Sabatino Beyer ‘01, Jenna Sabatino ‘03(Left to Right)

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n Saturday, February 2, 2013 Saint John Vianney High School celebrated its annual 2013 Hall of Fame and Hall of Honor Banquet at the Holiday Inn in Hazlet. The banquet is an event that honors SJV’s alumni on their success during their time at SJV as well as after graduation. It also honors the achievements of coaches, staff and friends of SJVHS. The banquet was Emceed by Baltimore Orioles Announcer, Mr. Jim Hunter, SJV class of 1977. The event was catered by Cervino’s Special Occasions, owned by SJVHS parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Neely.

The Saint John Vianney Athletic Hall of Fame, established in 1994, recognizes the achievements of our alumni and coaches who excelled in their chosen events. The Hall was also established to recognize those alumni who have gone on to attain honor or fame during their post high school career.

The 2013 Hall of Fame inductees included: Dr. Frank Sabatino ’98, 3rd team All Shore offensive lineman, Academic All-Shore team for football, Member of the 1994 State Cham-

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pionship wrestling team, two-time District 21 Champion (1997, 1998), Region 7 runner-up (1998), Wrestled in the individual State Championships (Atlantic City, 1998), Most career wins in SJV history and Voted outstanding male athlete of the year (1998); Ms. Staci Shalkowski ’06, Named Courier’s Lacrosse Goalie of the Year 2006, 4 Year Varsity Letter Winner for cheerleading, Won 4 State Championships and 4 National Titles, Individual National Champion, Nominated for National Cheerleading Association High School Staff, Top All-American cheerleader( 2003-2006) and Top jumper (20032006); The 1980 State Championship Football Team, went 10-0 for the 1980 season and are the only football State Champions in SJV’s history.

The Saint John Vianney Hall of Honor was established to recognize the achievements of our Alumni and staff who have excelled in their professional and Christian Service accomplishments during and after their time at SJV. The 2013 Hall of Honor inductees included: Mr. James Lenahan ’74 and owner of Triple

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The Wall of Excellence recognizes the best of the best at SJV. In order to be inducted into the Wall of Excellence you must already be a member of the Hall of Fame or Hall of Honor.

The Wall of Excellence Award was given to Mrs. Sarah Sartiano, retired Library Media Assistant.

Sarah is also in the SJV Hall of Honor.

This year’s Donor Recognition Award was given to Monsignor Edward D. Strano. The Monsignor Strano Fund was established in 2011 as a living trust fund and will eventually provide financial assistance to Catholic families from St. Clement’s in Matawan, St. Benedict’s in Holmdel and St. Ann’s in Keansburg. Over $500,000 was endowed to SJVHS. The event was a huge success with over 100 people attending, more than half of those being alumni.

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ary Burke, CRB, CRS, GRI, President and Broker of Record, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty and Karen Saltzbart, Branch Manager, are pleased to report that Frank Pento, ABR of the Holmdel Office achieved the highest sold volume for Holmdel properties that closed in 2012, according to data from the Monmouth/ Ocean County MLS. Frank Pento is a well-known name in the Holmdel market for having listed and sold many of its outstanding properties not only in 2012, but also over the past few years. He continues to maintain a commanding market share of listings and sales throughout Monmouth County as well and was recently awarded the NJAR® Circle of Excellence GOLD Award for 2012.

His superior market experience and knowledge are what keeps him in the top 1% of real estate agents selling in Monmouth County.

Previous accolades include the NJAR® Circle of Excellence SILVER Award in 2011 and BRONZE level in 2005, 2006, 2008 & 2009, in addition to being a consistent Top Producer in the Holmdel Office. An advocate for continuing education in the real estate industry, Pento has proudly earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation.

“Frank works hard to provide his clients with the most positive real estate experience possible,” said Mary Burke. “He is a seasoned professional offering knowledge, experience and top negotiation skills to his clients.”

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ary Burke, CRB, CRS, GRI, President and Broker of Record, real estate industry is Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty and Karen technology, and to that end Saltzbart, Branch Manager, are pleased to welcome Lydia Chen, I provide my clients with state-of-the art web tools ABR, CRS, GRI to the Holmdel Office.

A consummate professional, Chen’s accomplishments, awards and marketing.”

As part of Heritage and achievements are superior in the real estate industry. She Sotheby’s carries several designations including Certified Residential House Specialist, which is the highest designation awarded to sales International Realty, she associates in the residential sales field. The CRS designation will be offering exclusive International recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience Sotheby’s marketing, and education. Chen is a current member of the NJAR Circle of Realty® Excellence®, receiving the Platinum Sales Award for 2012 and has advertising and referral been consistently from 2000-2012; Gold Level for 2011, 2010, 2005 services designed to attract & 2004 as well as being a member of the NJAR® Distinguished well-qualified buyers to the firm’s property listings.

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Lydia Chen is a well-known name in the Marlboro and Holmdel In addition, the firm and market for having listed and sold many of its outstanding its clients benefit from properties over the past few years. At the close of 2012, Chen an association with the was ranked number 1 in closed volume in the town of Marlboro, Sotheby’s auction house, according to the Monmouth/Ocean County MLS. As a result of which allows sales associates access to real estate referral being a resident as well and raising her family here, she has a opportunities with auction house clientele.

“Lydia Chen is a true talent in this industry,” Burke stated. keen knowledge of the various communities she serves and sells “She is a seasoned real estate professional, offering knowledge, in.

“I work hard to provide my clients with the most positive real experience and top negotiation skills to her clients. Needless to estate experience possible,” said Chen. “A vital part of today’s say, we are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”

• On February 12, the Quilting/Sewing Ministry held a workshop to make fleece hats for Blankie Depot. Eight volunteers lent their time and talent to craft the hats. A step-by-step demo was given to ease the learning process. These 46 hats in various colors will provide warmth to men, women and young adults in need. Watch for another workshop during Project Care in May/June.

• Upcoming Collectible Show * March 16th * 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Collectible Show features coins, cards, and currency. Free appraisals on collections

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The 43nd Annual

Monmouth Festival of the Arts

Takes Place on April 13 through April 17

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he 43nd Monmouth Festival of Arts (MFA) will take place from Saturday evening, April 13, through Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) on Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls. MFA is arguably the most popular and professional juried art show in the area supporting artists as well as art education. Over 160 artists from all over the Northeast will display their art in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, sculptured art, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media and fine crafts.

Daily ticket prices are $8 for Adults, and discounted $5 for senior citizens and students. A Series Ticket (Sunday- Wednesday) can be purchased for $18. Festival hours are 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 15 and April 16 and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 17. The Festival offers docent led tours for groups of any size. Contact Karen Greco at 732.796.9240 to schedule a tour.

Patrons attending the elegant Opening Gala on Saturday evening, April 13, will enjoy a wine bar, hors d’œuvres, pastry, coffee and tea. The Gala presents patrons with a first opportunity to purchase the most popular art and to meet the many artists in attendance that evening. The Gala takes place from 7:30 to 10: 30 p.m.

Tickets for the Gala are $65 at the door or $60 if purchased earlier.

Family Day is on Sunday, April 14, with hands-on art programs geared toward both younger and older children between the ages of four and 12 taking place during the day. The “Doodle Dude,” Art Kaney of Middletown, will entertain young audience members with demonstrations in animation, cartooning and clay from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Miss Melissa of Music for Aardvarks and other Mammals will present a children’s concert between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Festival goers will enjoy a wide range of popular and light-classical music performed by members of the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra wind section.

During the week, patrons can also attend several demonstrations given by the artists on the technique of their craft offered during day and evening sessions. MFA also offers a day-long Symposium for Art Educators on Wednesday, April 17, which provides teachers with lesson plans and techniques for use in the classroom, as well as providing the opportunity to earn required continuing education credits. A special student-artist display heralds the artwork of 11th grade students who won the top awards at the Student Art Competition held in February. and MFA was awarded the John Pappas Recognition Award in Arts Education from the Arts Educators and the coveted 2010 N.J. Governor’s Award in Arts Education for all of its art education programming, The Monmouth Festival of the Arts is hosted by Monmouth Reform Temple and is made possible, in part by the Monmouth County Arts Council through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, through the County Historical Commission, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Fourth Edition Of Stately Homes By-The-Sea Designer Show House To Benefit The Visiting Nurse Association Health Group To Take Place In Spring 2013

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he Hartshorne Mansion, a majestic registered historic home perched on the banks of the Shrewsbury River in Little Silver, New Jersey, is the setting for the fourth edition of Stately Homes by-the-Sea. Among the region’s most anticipated designer show house events, Stately Homes by-the-Sea is scheduled to take place from April 30 through June 9, 2013 and will benefit Visiting Nurse Association Health Group.

said co-chair Karen Puma, who joins Jodi Navitsky, Alice DiFiglia and Cheryl Morris as co-chairs of the event.

“The Hartshorne Mansion stands as a testament to the rich history of our beloved Jersey Shore and the many generations of families who have made this area their home. In addition, the VNA Health Group has been dedicated to providing compassionate home care and hospice for over a century.”

“The beautiful brick mansion overlooking the river has been a familiar sight for generations of area residents,” commented Ms. Navitsky. “We now have this wonderful opportunity to open its doors for all to come and appreciate the estate’s magnificent historical elements enhanced by the artistry and Spotlighting the theme “Celebrate Home”, innovation of the designers.” more than 50 of the tri-state area’s leading Built in 1929 by Olympic medalist and interior designers, decorators and landscape artists will revitalize the 11,000 square foot world champion figure skater Harold HartsTudor, bringing their contemporary creative horne, the mansion was designed by noted architect Roger Harrington Bullard. The vision to the storied estate’s classic beauty. characteristic brick façade is accented with Internationally acclaimed designer Mario a slate roof and 217 leaded-glass windows, Buatta will serve as the Honorary Chairman. many inset with stained-glass images of historical or allegorical figures. Sweeping riv“Celebrate Home is the perfect theme for er views form a backdrop for the mansion’s this edition of Stately Homes by-the-Sea,” grand interior. An era of worldly travel and

stylish entertaining echoes throughout with a formal living room boasting a cathedral ceiling with wood beams imported from Germany’s Black Forest and oversized fireplace, one of ten fireplaces throughout the house.

A sculpted plaster ceiling graces the banquet style dining room and European hand-carved panels acquired by Hartshorne during his far-flung travels decorate the vintage phone booth off of the baronial entry hall. The surrounding 4.5 acres include a pond custom built by Hartshorne to provide smooth ice for his skating and for his guests including figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, as well as a swimming pool and lush gardens.

“It is very appropriate that the proceeds from Stately Homes by-the-Sea will benefit VNA Health Group, an organization that has been so integral to aiding those affected by the storm and assisting in the area’s recovery,” concluded Ms. DiFiglia.

Along with touring The Hartshorne Mansion and the grounds, attendees can round out their day with lunch at the Show House Café and shopping at the show house designer boutique. Stately Homes by-theSea is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. There are no refunds and no rain dates for this event. Please note that the Show House is not handicapped accessible. Children under the age of 12 will not be admitted. Additional information on the Show House, events and ticket sales can be found online at www.statelyhomesbythesea.com. The proceeds from Stately Homes by-the-Sea Show House Events are used to benefit VNA Health Group programs and services. For more information about VNA Health Group, visit www.vnahg.org or call 800.862.3330.

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mily Braisted and Anthony Crimeni, both of Morganville, are two teens that have been helped by The Ashley Lauren Foundation, which provides hope and help to children suffering from cancer.

Emily and Anthony have taken the next step in appreciation of the support they have received. They co-founded the first Ashley Lauren Foundation Club at Marlboro High School. It is a student run club that raises funds for The Ashley Lauren Foundation in order to help other children going through the same struggle that they experienced.

Emily says, “The experiences I have gone through in my life have helped me realize who I am and why I am here. I am here to

make a difference and being a part of The Ashley Lauren Foundation is helping me do just that. Helping them in any way is the best reward in the world.” Anthony says, “The Ashley Lauren Foundation has helped me through my treatments and spent money and time to make me happy! Now it’s time to give back to them.”

It is Emily and Anthony’s desire that other high schools will start these clubs as more communities become involved with The Ashley Lauren Foundation. If you are interested in beginning a chapter in your school, please contact The Ashley Lauren Foundation at 732.414.1625.

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he Oyster Point Hotel is well acquainted with the destructive force of Storm Sandy. After an extensive repair and remodeling effort of its own, and rendering help to other storm damaged areas, it is now teaming up with the Navesink Business Group to host “ALL HANDS ON DECK”, a fundraiser to benefit The Boondocks Fishery Red Bank.

Boondocks suffered a near total loss in the storm, but the positive and popular owner, Kelly Ryan, is determined to rebuild and restore , and looks forward to welcoming loyal and new patrons.

On April 11, 2013, The Navesink Business Group and Red Bank Flavour Restaurants will be offering food tastings throughout the evening. All are welcome to join the effort on April 11, 2013, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Oyster Point Hotel located at 146 Bodman Place in Red Bank.

Tickets may be purchased in advance for $50 at http:// allhandsondecknj.eventbrite.com or $60 at the door. Limited corporate sponsorships are available, please contact Ken Scaggs at 732.670.4587 or by email at ken@thekerragency.com. For more event details, please go to www.theoysterpointhotel.com.

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Kelly Ryan, owner of The Boondocks Fishery Red Bank

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he Tara Hansen Foundation donated $10,000 to Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to host an inter-professional continuing education conference on maternal health. The goal of the conference is to increase maternal health awareness in an effort to improve maternal healthcare throughout the United States. The foundation was formed after founder Ryan P. Hansen lost his wife Tara, 6-days after she gave birth to their first baby due to complications from childbirth.

“We do not expect women to die from giving birth especially in the US,” says Hansen. “Sadly, it happens more often than we know.”

Tara Hansen was a 29 year-old special education teacher at the West Freehold

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liff Moore and Mitzy Moore, owners of IHOP in Keyport, partnered with Breast Intentions during the month of February and donated 10% of Thursday sales from the Keyport IHOP. There were volunteers from Breast Intentions sharing information about their organization and handing out literature on Breast Cancer.

“Breast Intentions helps women in

School in Freehold, NJ. For nearly six years, Tara had the pleasure of teaching children in her hometown. She was able to give back to the community and enjoyed every moment she spent in the classroom.

“The goal of the foundation is to work tirelessly to spread the word about this health issue and advance maternal health awareness and safety,” explains Hansen.

“Expecting parents deserve equal education on the risks associated with the mother as well as the child and I hope this conference is the first step in making that a reality.”

For more information, please email the tarahansenfoundation@gmail.com or visit tarahansenfoundation.com.

financial crisis while they are battling breast cancer. We are run by volunteers and are funded by donations. Without the generosity of people like Cliff and Mitzy Moore, we would not be able to do what we do. Cliff and Mitzy are legendary for their generosity, we are grateful that they have joined us in our mission by donating to Breast Intentions for the month of February. They are helping us make a

Ryan P. Hansen (center) presents $10,000 to Peter S. Amenta, MD, PhD, dean of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (center left) and James M. Golubieski, president of New Jersey Health Foundation, Inc. Conference co-chairs are Gloria Bachmann MD, interim chair of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (left) & Bonnie Baloga-Altieri, PhD, director of patient care services, Children’s Specialized Hospital (right).

difference to women in need!” remarked Erika Rech, founder of Breast Intentions.

“We were happy to help raise the awareness of breast cancer and we appreciate all of our customers who came out and supported Breast Intentions by dining with us on Thursdays,” says Mitzy Moore.

The goal of Breast Intentions is to provide crisis intervention for women who are facing financial hardship as they battle breast cancer.

Additionally, through their Pink Pact Initiative, it is the goal of Breast Intentions to educate young women about breast health and the need for regular breast self-examinations. For more information about Breast Intentions, please email info@ breastintentions.org or visit them at www.breastintentions.org.

Left to right: Carol Rech (Breast Intentions), Erika Rech (Breast Intentions), Mitzy Moore and Cliff Moore at the IHOP in Keyport.

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