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Tel: 732.739.8689 | Fax: 732.739.3262 www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com editor-in-chief CAR OLYN BU RT NI C K

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I personally met Carol 30 years ago when I was just a kid, and knew at a young age what a special human being she was. I remember we were on the soccer field, she was there watching her son, I was there for my brother, she just looked at me and said, “Let’s go shopping!” This memory and that impromptu trip to the mall always flashes through my mind when I see Carol.

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GIVING BACK For eight months, our friend and Colts Neck resident Pam Molloy, has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. She has resolved to stay positive and to enjoy and appreciate each day. Pam has a history of volunteering, so when she found out about the National Brain Tumor Society, she couldn't resist joining and helping to raise funds for a cure. On page 30, you will see information about an upcoming walk on the Asbury Park Boardwalk on April 29, 2017. Pam said she would be honored if readers would like to donate or join her team. You can join at braintumor.org and search for "Molloy's Marchers" (note: case and punctuation sensitive).

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The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore raised more than $155 thousand dollars during its annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala on March 3, 2017 at Eagle Oaks Country Club. The annual event honors the personal and professional achievements of outstanding local individuals and organizations.

During the black-tie optional affair, sponsored by Investors Bank, the Girl Scouts honored an amazing group of individuals. This year’s Women of Distinction included Regina Foley, Bayshore Community Hospital; Patricia Howard, United Healthcare – Optum 360; Victoria Magliacane, Investors Bank; and Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Riverview Medical Center.

The Junior Woman of Distinction was Hannah Morgan, an Ambassador Girl Scout from Beachwood. As its Community Partner, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation. And the Girl Scouts’ Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Man of the Year was Thomas Hayes, New Jersey Natural Gas. All honorees are from Monmouth and Ocean counties. They are dedicated to bettering the community and are valuable role models to girls as they become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Money raised from this Girl Scouts’ Gala will make a significant difference in the lives of girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties. That’s important because those girls need support more than ever. The reality they face is harsher today than it was 10 years ago. Consider, more girls are living in poverty and low-income households, obesity is on the rise for girls and fewer girls participate in physical education classes, the percentage of high school girls who seriously consider suicide has grown almost 20 percent, and reports of cyberbullying aimed at teen girls has doubled.

John K. Lloyd, president and chief executive officer, Meridian Health, congratulates two of his Meridian team members who were honored by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore as Women of Distinction, Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, left, Director of Emergency Medicine, Riverview Medical Center, and Regina Foley, chief operating officer, Bayshore Community Hospital.

Left to right: Susan H. McClure, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, thanked Gina Petillo and Carol Stillwell with special Girl Scout-themed gifts during the Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. Petillo and Stillwell are honorary co-chairs of the event and previous Women of Distinction themselves.

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored outstanding members of the community at its annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. Left to right: Victoria Magliacane, Woman of Distinction, Investors Bank; Patricia Howard, Woman of Distinction, United Healthcare – Optum 360; Jeremy Grunin, Community Partner, The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Woman of Distinction, Riverview Medical Center; Thomas Hayes, Man Enough To Be A Girl Scout Man of the Year, New Jersey Natural Gas; Hannah Morgan, Junior Woman of Distinction; Susan H. McClure, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, and Regina Foley, Woman of Distinction, Bayshore Community Hospital.

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The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 6th Annual Butterfly Ball a Success

Butterfly Ball Committee: Tom Corley, Jennifer Quaranta, Carrie McNally, Carolyn Walker, Nancy Wendt, Ashley Lauren Vermeulen, Monica Vermeulen, Carolyn Burtnick, Kathy Buffum, Lori Kirsch and Jim Buffum (Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography)

On February 25, 2017, over 350 guests gathered at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa to enjoy The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s much anticipated 6th Annual Butterfly Ball “DANCING FOR OUR STARS” and raise funding and awareness for children suffering from cancer.

Investors Bank was this year’s honoree.

CPA of Cerefice & Co. and published author who did a fun hip-hop dance with Ashley Lauren Vermeulen. The winner of both the People’s Choice Award and the Judge’s Award was Carol Stillwell. We are also very grateful to our judges, Joe Leone, Tom Hayes, Anthony LaGruth and Ron Wollner.”

Monica Vermeulen, Founder/CEO stated, “We are so grateful to all of our sponsors, auction donors, entertainers and guests for their incredible support. Our new and exciting dance competition was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. We are so grateful to our dancers who worked many hours rehearsing and raising funds for our Ashley Lauren kids.

The dancers put on an amazing performance.

Our dancers included Carol Stillwell, President/ CEO of Stillwell-Hansen Inc. who did a beautiful waltz which transitioned into rock and roll with Joe Hasson of Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Red Bank.; Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders Deputy Director Serena DiMaso who did an amazing salsa with Andre Gosselin also from Fred Astaire; Monmouth County Freeholder Tom Arnone performed a high energy and exciting disco with Ashley Lauren Vermeulen and Tom Corley President/

The goal of The Ashley Lauren Foundation is to ease the journey when pediatric cancer is diagnosed by providing direct financial assistance (household bills, medications not paid through medical insurance, traveling expenses to and from hospitals, funeral expenses, etc.); material assistance (food, clothing, household items); emotional support (for the entire family); seasonal parties for the children and their families; advocacy; “Making Dreams Come True” Program; Birthday Brigade (gifts, cake, balloons delivered personally to each child); special outings; hospital parties; holiday gifts for the children and anything else that is needed to make their lives easier and bring smiles to their faces.

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden and Lou Russo of 94.3 The Point’s Lou & Liz In The Morning (Photo Credit: Lou Borella’s Greasy Pictures)

For more information about how you can get involved with The Ashley Lauren Foundation, visit ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

Left to right: Bella Introna, Joe Leone, Tom Arnone (Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography)

Left to right: Andre Gosselin, Serena DiMaso, Tom Corley, Joe Hasson, Carol Stillwell, Tom Arnone, and Ashley Lauren Vermeulen (Photo credit: Eric Vitale Photography)

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Louis Critelli Named 2016 Engel & Völkers North America Elite Club Award Winner Engel & Völkers North America announced that Louis Critelli is a recipient of the Elite Club Production Award. This designation is presented to the Engel & Völkers North America real estate advisor who has achieved distinct net commission earnings and closed sales production.

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Louis Critelli (left), Broker/Owner at Engel & Völkers Critelli Properties receives Production Award from Anthony Hitt (right), CEO Engel & Volkers North America at Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami, Florida.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: The Fair Haven PTA committee in charge of The EVENT were Melissa Sannelli, Meghan Donnelly, Phyllis Venancio; Shari Gagliardo, Melissa Doherty, Alyse Dermer, Co-chair Melanie Brown, Jenn Harvey, Co-chair Debra Todaro, Jana Zager, Amy McCarthy, Stephanie Bates, Karen Gyimesi, and Michelle Plesser.

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Co-chairs Melanie Brown and Debra Todaro along with their

committee presented an amazing night for guests with over 100 chance basket raff les, silent and live auction items, and the chance to win the grand prize of a $5,000 travel voucher. Some of the items from the live auction included two orchestra tickets to HAMILTON on Broadway donated by Gloria Nilson Realtor Elisa Bertocci Caneiro, which included door-to-door transportation into NYC; two 5-on-5 epic basketball games at recess for five students versus Fair Haven superintendent Mr. Sean McNeil and Knollwood principal Mrs. Amy Romano and a host of teachers; a House Party extravaganza with three hours of musical entertainment from local musician John Amabile, full catering from Sickles Market for 10-12 people, cooler cart and an outdoor patio heat lamp; and a Dine and Dock experience along the Navesink River at sunset with nine friends – then you dock at Eventide with a $375 gift card.

The grand prize winners, Colin and Katherine Conway, walked away

with a $5,000 travel voucher for a “build your own adventure” vacation which can go towards f lights, hotel and an action-packed adventure of their choosing. Sponsors for The EVENT were local Monmouth County businesses Kick Dance Studios, Realtor Mario Venancio, Builders General, C&C Air & Cooling, Morgan Stanley Red Bank, The Plastic Surgery Center, Seastreak, Better Housekeeping, Bill Kilbride from Kilbride and Cagnina Real Estate, Boynton & Boynton, Elite Sports Physical Therapy, Fair Haven Martial Arts, Fairwinds Deli, Petcon Builders, POE Fair Haven, Servpro of Eatontown/Long Branch, Straub Motors, and Vagabound Travel.

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of Fair Haven support this celebration tonight,” said Co-chair Melanie Brown. “The money we raised this evening will advance Fair Haven schools so our children’s education continues to be well-rounded in both academics and enrichment. Co-chair Debra Todaro said, “We were blown

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Run The Hook 5k & 10k Race to Benefit Clean Ocean Action Run The Hook 5K & 10K is back at one of the Jersey Shore’s most historic locations for a race to keep our oceans wild and pollution free.

Peak Projects, the company behind Run The Hook, Asbury Park Santa Run, and The Brew Hop 5K & Craft Beer Festival, is pleased to announce the 2nd annual race, taking place on May 14, 2017 at Sandy Hook National Park.

The race challenges runners and walkers of all abilities to complete a 5K or 10K course in support of local charity, Clean Ocean Action, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to restoring, improving, and protecting the water quality of New Jersey’s oceans. All runners will receive a t-shirt, finisher gift, closed scenic course in Sandy Hook National Park, chip timed results, and access to the after party with their registration. A portion of the proceeds from the race will go directly to the charity to support their work in the local community. After the race, there will be an after party nearby at a to-be-announced location to celebrate with drink specials, food, and entertainment.

Early Bird registration is officially sold out with advanced priced tickets selling quickly.

Last year’s event sold out in advance with over 1,000 runners attending. Those who wish to participate this year are advised to register in advance to secure their spot for 2017. Following registration, runners have the ability to fundraise for the event via EverydayHero - with a challenge to raise $300 per runner and an overall goal of $100,000. 100% of all fundraising efforts will go to Clean Ocean Action.

Speaking about the event, Peak Projects co-founder, Joey Garofalo of Little Silver noted, “I’ve been supporting Clean Ocean Action since I was a kid attending their beach walks and it has always been clear that the organization places a large emphasis on community and family. With this year’s event falling on Mother’s Day, we encourage all of our supporters to come out and make the event a family outing. You can run with the kids or enjoy the scenic waterfront course with mom. Either way, celebrate Mother’s Day by supporting Mother Earth!”

“All waters run to the sea, and now you can run to help keep it wild and free from pollution.

Run the Hook is the perfect way to celebrate good health for you and the ocean,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action. “This year’s run is truly a family opportunity.

Bring your mom to walk or run and together you can make it a Mother’s Day with Mother Ocean on beautiful Sandy Hook. We are so thrilled and honored to be a beneficiary of this great event." To register and to learn more about Run The Hook, visit runthehooknj.com.

Monmouth Film Festival Returns Summer 2017 Prepare for another great season of top-quality, independent cinema in Monmouth County! Last December, Monmouth Film Festival (MFF) made its mark during its inaugural event at Two River Theater in Red Bank - attracting audiences from across the tri-state area; receiving rave reviews and top ratings. Film critic Joan Ellis of the Two River Times wrote, “The production quality, scripting, and acting of all the films was extremely high and the subject matter was refreshingly original.“ What an amazing first-year event this festival is. Everything was done first class with entertainment in mind,” commented Associate Director of the NJ Film Commission, David Schoner.

The Festival and its programming team search endlessly to find the hidden gems amongst the film industry. As the President of the company states, “There are no favorites, no special treatments, and no ‘good old boys club’. Every film gets the same fair opportunity to be chosen.”

The festival is currently accepting submissions for its 2017 season, which will take place August 10 through August 13, 2017 at Two River Theater in Red Bank. Sub-

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mission categories include: Feature, Short and Student films (all genres), Screenplays, Trailers, TV Pilots & Web series. For more submission information, visit MonmouthFilmFestival.org.

The festival will feature special events in August including the Industry Networking Event and Industry Film Panel - two MFF exclusive events aimed to promote, connect, and educate current and aspiring artists. Last year’s panel included esteemed guests from all corners of the industry including producers, distributors, filmmakers/directors and more!

As a 501c(3) non-profit company, Monmouth Film Festival welcomes the help of local businesses and friends across Monmouth County and New Jersey to help grow its mission of educating and inspiring filmmakers. Sponsorship information, as well as donation information can be found at MonmouthFilmFestival.org.

For young and aspiring filmmakers, be sure to stay up-to-date with the company for educational opportunities, including internships and workshops available in 2017.

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WOMEN Bayshore Lunch Program Golf Outing The Bayshore Lunch Program is hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Outing on May 16, 2016 at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Colts Neck. Festivities are starting at 7:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast and a shotgun start scheduled for 8:00 a.m. The Bayshore Lunch Program truly hopes you will be able to join in for a fun-filled day. The day will also include a barbecue lunch on the patio and prizes. The costs are as follows: Golfer’s Full Day Package - $150 with a cart, Non-Golfers $40.00, Tee Ad Sponsors - $100 (your advertisement will be displayed at a hole), and Tournament Sponsors - $2,000.00 (you will have a banner displayed at both the sign-in and at lunch).

For more information, call 732.671.2248 or email paulzelinsky@hotmail.com. Please make checks payable to: Bayshore Lunch Program and mail to: Bayshore Lunch Program – PO Box 686 – Keyport, NJ 07735.

The Bayshore Lunch Program, in partnership with the Community Church of Keyport, serves over 300 free lunches a week to the community, as well as occasional Sandy volunteer groups who are still working in the area.

Many recipients are unemployed, underemployed, seniors, or people with health concerns and families with children. Many local organizations in the Bayshore area provide food and/or financial support to the program while some groups also serve meals. The fellowship in a warm and friendly environment is as much appreciated as the meal. The Bayshore Lunch Program truly hopes you can attend its outing, but if you are not able to attend and still want to help, consider making a financial donation of $50.00, which will help serve a hot meal to approximately 30 people.

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Spring is in the air and our flowers are blooming!

BIG long awaited holidays are coming up with Easter on April 16th and Passover from April 10th through April 18th this month. You can bring those kiddies to an egg hunt or have some fun being creative and dye your own eggs, or celebrate Earth Day in a very special way this year….

A Taste for Homes DNB Events Presents

Earth Salutations Yoga Event Earth Day, April 22 from 2:00-4:00 pm Monmouth Park Racetrack’s Turf Room (West Long Branch) Cost:$20 Roll out your yoga mat for an event that “matters & inspires”.

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On Earth Day, DNB Events is planning a yoga outing called Proceeds go to Habitat forYoga Humanity in Monmouth County’s 2017 Women Build Projects Earth Salutations Event.

It will be held at the gorgeous Monmouth Park Racetrack’s Turf Room. We will have yoga instructors giving classes in all areas of yoga, so whether you are a beginner or an advanced practiced yogi you will enjoy this master class. ALL are invited to join in on the fun for $20 and support Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County.

Please bring your own yoga mat. The first 100 attendees are getting swag bags with great prizes inside! There will also be a drawing for you to win a prize worth $200. We will be giving away two tickets to A TASTE FOR HOMES Event, which will be held at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank on May 15, 2017.

Support our Monmouth County Parks – Get Your Beach Badge!

In the summer, Seven Presidents, a 38-acre beach park is a great place to swim, sun and surf. In the off-season, a nice place for quiet walks. Everything needed to enjoy a day at the beach is readily available during the summer months: snack bar, sheltered eating areas, volleyball area, outdoor showers and changing areas, guarded swimming, designated areas for surfing. The park also offers a reserved picnic tent for groups up to 50. Rates for 2017 are: $25 for 65 years and older, $45 for 13-17 years of age, and $70 for adults. Visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732.842.4000

May 15, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Reserve your ticket TODAY! Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County announces A Taste For Homes. The evening includes food and a wine tasting, music, a 50/50 raffle and gift auction. Tickets are $100 per person for tastings from all the vendors. Tickets are available at habitatmonmouth.org.

Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep April 22, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In 1985, COA launched the region’s first Beach Sweeps program to rid beaches of unsightly and harmful debris. COA’s Beach Sweeps is one of the longest running cleanups of its kind in the world.

The program has grown from 75 people at one site in 1985, to over 5,000 volunteers in 2016.

Bring gloves and don’t forget to wear sunscreen and hardsoled shoes. Visit cleanoceanaction.org and look up Beach Sweeps to register! If you have any questions about the Beach Sweeps, contact Clean Ocean Action at 732.872.0111 or info@cleanoceanaction.org.

Connect The Dots April 27, 2017 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Tickets: $45 What: Networking, Business Education & a Krav Maga Lesson in Women’s Self Defense!

Where: The Women’s Club of Red Bank Tickets: http://www.connectthedots4women.com

As always I am available to consult with you at your next event that “matters and inspires!” I also love to hear about the events you enjoy and would like me to write about! You can reach me at donna@dnbevents.com.

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Annual Summer Celebration The Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation Summer Celebration will be held on June 5, 2017 at Ft. Hancock, adjacent to Sandy Hook Bay, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Senator Joseph Kyrillos and his wife Susan Kyrillos will serve as Honorary Chairs and the Partnership is delighted to announce that Vincent Maione, Region President, Atlantic City Electric, will be the 2017 Summer Celebration Dinner Chair. Atlantic City Electric has been a loyal supporter of the Partnership over many years. The outstanding honorees for the 2017 Summer Celebration are: Hackensack Meridian Health, which will be honored with the Tom Gagliano Leadership Award for Innovative Partnerships; Curtis Bashaw, Cape Advisors, will receive the Outstanding Leadership Award for Historic Preservation; and Domenic DiPiero, Newport Capital Group, will receive the Partnership’s Outstanding Community Service Award.

The Summer Celebration is a highlight of the shore summer season and welcomes close to 500 guests each year to a huge open tent adjacent to Sandy Hook Bay. Restaurateurs and seafood establishments provide a culinary feast. Brian Kirk and the Jirks provide the music. A short program recognizes our Honorees.

The proceeds from the Summer Celebration support the educational and fundraising efforts of the Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation that create greater awareness of the need to ensure funding on the local, state and federal levels for beach protection projects. For more information and tickets, visit jerseyshorepartnership.com.

Warrior Pose For Pets Fundraiser Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness is hosting Warrior Pose for Pets benefitting The Brodie Fund. at Wilson Hall, Rumson Presbyterian Church. The event takes place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a morning of yoga, ending with a meditation with 100% of proceeds going directly to cancer treatment and veterinary care. This year the fundraiser is offering both an adult class and a children’s class (children’s class for ages 4-12). Registration is at 8:30 a.m. and both classes start at 9:00 a.m. At the event, you can enjoy locally made muffins, health bars, fruit, water, tea and coffee, as well as raffle items and a donation bin for dog and cat toys. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $10 for kids (only 20 kid tickets available). Purchase your tickets at thebrodiefund.org.

The Brodie Fund raises money to offer financial assistance through grants to families who have pets fighting cancer. Without this help, often times the only option is euthanasia.

FCS Auxiliary to Host 60th Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show Members of the Navarumsunk Auxiliary of FCS (Family & Children’s Service) cordially invite the community to attend its 60th Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show on May 10, 2017 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Branches in West Long Branch. The always popular event will feature a ladies shopping boutique, gourmet sit-down luncheon and a spring collection fashion show, courtesy of Le Papillion in Rumson.

“We are especially excited to celebrate our 60th Anniversary,” says Auxiliary President Arlene Lospinoso.

“Our Diamond Anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with so many of our friends and supporters, and to recognize the important work that what we have done as women to help fulfill the Mission and Vision of FCS.” The Navarumsunk Auxiliary got its start in December, 1956 when Olivia Dutcher, a longtime Board Member of FCS, invited a group of prominent Monmouth County women to discuss forming an organization to support the agency. The group held its first event that summer, a small poolside Fashion Show that raised $370 to benefit FCS. Now, 60 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars later, the Navarumsunk Auxiliary continues to provide support to FCS 14 programs and services, including home care for the frail, elderly and disabled and child literacy for young children in underserved communities.

Tickets to the Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show are $60 per person and include entrance to the shopping boutique, the luncheon, fashion show, a chance auction and 50/50 raffle. To receive your invitation, contact FCS Director of Development Diane Gribbin at 732.222.9111 or at dgribbin@fcsmonmouth.org. To learn more about FCS, visit fcsmonmouth.org.

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Animal Protection is Neither Right nor Left, but Forward Provided by Kathleen Schatzmann NJ State Council Director | The Humane Society of the United States A couple months ago, former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, adopted a puppy from the SPCA of Texas. In a Facebook post announcing the arrival of Freddy Bush, the 43rd president advocated for adoption: “If you could use a little extra joy in your life, consider adopting a pet from an animal shelter or rescue group.”

The path for co m p a s s i o n a t e Americans wasn’t always so clear. It took decades of work to normalize the notion of spay/neuter and adoption as complementary strategies to reduce euthanasia and find homes for every animal in need. Thousands of groups joined in advocating for these notions and made them not only part of the fiber of our movement, but of the nation itself. Together, we’ve won the battle of ideas when it comes to the treatment of companion animals. Now it’s a matter of execution, continuing to deliver the message, and getting services to the people who can and want to act to affirm the human-animal bond.

But, as every animal advocate knows, there’s more to animal protection than the important

notions of adoption and spay-and-neuter and access to pet care. There’s the matter of protecting all animals from cruelty, everywhere.

There are numerous examples of such bipartisan work for animal welfare, and NJ, as always, is leading the way.

At the federal level, Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ-4) and Earl Blumenauer (DOR-3) sent an animal welfare funding letter to their colleagues to support adequate funding for the USDA’s animal welfare and veterinary programs.

At the state level, Senators Jeff Van Drew (D-1) and James Holzapfel (R-10) are the prime sponsors of a bill establishing requirements for the necessary care of dogs, domestic companion animals, and service animals.

We should all expect that both Democrats and Republicans favor animal protection.

Just as we worked so hard to normalize the notions of adoption of homeless animals and widespread spay-and-neuter as a basic responsibility of pet owners, we want to universalize broader notions about animal protection.

Calling All Dogs and Their People!

Here’s the scoop! Join over 2,000 people and their pets for Monmouth County SPCA’s annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair to be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, located at 765 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, for a celebration of 23 years of paws walking for a cause!

All dogs WALKING OR NOT must be registered in order to attend. Those attending with a dog must raise a minimum of $25 in pledges or pay a $30 admission fee at the door. Nuts for mutts but don’t have one? You can still join in on the fun and support the biggest fundraiser of the year! Walk as little or as much as you’d like. It’s not about how many miles you log, but the impact you’ll have on the lives of thousands of homeless animals throughout Monmouth County.

This year's event features new and exciting activities for people and their pets shopping for everyone with vendors, rescue groups and pet info booths, live music

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It boils down to these fundamental principles:

Our nation should never tolerate cruelty, even if it’s conducted by big industries or in the most rural states.

All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.

We must embrace alternatives to animal exploitation where they exist.

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A Leading Lady in Monmouth County

Carol Stillwell

Story Shanna Polignone | Photo Melissa Amorelli at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank

“She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten.”

Carol Stillwell is a woman with a sparkling energy that lingers long after she has left the room. She takes the lead in creating the life that she loves. Although it may seem she is at center stage, it truly is the people who are around her that are at the center of her world. She is a focused and dedicated business woman, with a heart overflowing with love and compassion for others. Carol works hard at creating success in all aspects of her life, and she does it just so she can give it all away. Her world is built around other people, her philanthropic endeavors, and the company she runs where she lovingly refers to her employees as family.

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She was raised to believe that with hard work and perseverance she could achieve any goal which she set for herself. When she began her career 50 years ago, she had a strong desire to be in construction. During that time, it was unheard of for a woman to succeed in the male dominate industry, she was determined to make it work. Growing up she would often hear her mother say to her, “Carol Ann, if you do not believe in yourself, how could you expect anyone else to believe in you?” Carol took her mother’s

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words to heart, committed herself to the job, and took advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow.

It was in 1969 when she came to StillwellHansen, Inc, and proved that she was truly dedicated to the construction craft. She slowly gained the respect needed to thrive and has since succeeded even beyond her own expectations.

Carol heads Stillwell-Hansen, Inc with a servant’s heart, and the lines between work and home are non-existent, she is the same in every aspect of her life and treats everyone around her with love and care.

Today the company has grown to more than 70 employees with over 70 million dollars in sales annually.

Carols’ journey of building her career was filled with life and events that shaped her world. These experiences put her belief in herself to the test and set her on a path of giving.

Her philanthropic journey began when her dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer.

It was in the hospital where he was being treated that Carol made a deal with God, “Just get him though this and I promise you I’ll do everything I can to give back.”

Both she and God held up their end of the deal. Her father survived and Carol’s focus on philanthropy began. Her first endeavor was created through her love of horses and the equestrian world. Carol teamed up with Riverview Medical Center and began the Race for Riverview. Through the years she has given tremendously to organizations that are close to her heart. “I willingly and joyfully share all I have with others in need.

I truly believe in the power of giving; the fulfillment I receive in my soul is far more than any number a bank statement could provide.”

Most recently, Carol was able to give three million dollars to the Oncology Infusion Center at Riverview Medical Center. She says this has been her proudest moment.

Upon being invited to view the room, once she saw the beauty and comfort being offered she knew she had to be a part of it. “If you have ever in your life taken a breath and known that something felt so right,” she said in regards to being able to give to the Center.

The Center has since been named LarkinStillwell Hansen Infusion Center.

In 1983, Carol proved to herself and the world what she was made of when she was in a car accident that left her in a coma, with chances of survival looking slim. She was read her last rites, but Carol defied the odds and recovered. Through her healing she endured many surgeries, lost some memories and had to learn to walk again. It was then she said, “I knew God had a mission for me.”

She’s lived every day since filled with doing and giving as much as she can. She sees each day as a gift.

Carol doesn’t often use the word no.

She won’t say no to a cause; she has been known to find a way or make a way. This leaves her schedule packed, with meetings, events, fundraisers, dinner with friends and acquaintances, to name a few - and there is not a thing she would change. She loves the crazy, hectic schedule of her life.

Her late husband Gordon would say being married to Carol was like being strapped to a rocket ship, you need to hold on for the ride because you are never certain where you are going to land. Carol believes this is still true and has no plans on slowing down.

Most recently she was awarded People’s Choice and the Judge’s Award at The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 6th Annual Butterfly Ball “DANCING FOR OUR STARS” competition. The Ashley Lauren Foundation provides hope and help for children and families battling pediatric cancer.

This coming May, Carol will be celebrating her 70th birthday, alongside her twin sister, Mary Ann. In true Carol style, she is hosting the party so she can give to others. Her goal is to raise money for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, B.E.A.T Center and Lunch Break. The party is intended to celebrate their 70 years, but they are doing it solely to give back.

Through it all for a woman who is always on the go, Carol is grounded in those that she loves. Her heart fills with pride when she refers to Mary Ann, calling her “a true gift to me.” Her son Scott, she says is “the love of my life.” She is so grateful for both him and his wife Megan, and how they “so willingly share me with the world.”

On rare occasions, she finds the time to vacation at her favorite destination Napa Valley. It is there where she has such wonderful memories of her late husband Gordon. She enjoys bringing friends to experience what Gordon referred to as “God’s Country.”

She attributes so much of who she is and so much of the legacy she is leaving to the wisdom of her late husband Gordon. The best advice she has ever been given came from him - “If you spend today worrying about the what if of tomorrow then you have lost today.” She tries to pass this on whenever possible, while living each day she has in the moment, doing all that she can to make a difference, leading by example and encouraging others to do the same.

Carol Stillwell and Joe Hasson of Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Red Bank at The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 6th Annual Butterfly Ball.

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We could all use a tune-up now and then, but Dr. Kevin Clark, DAOM, L.Ac. isn’t working on our cars. Many of his patients come in for general “maintenance” or just to unwind from a hectic lifestyle. Garden State Acupuncture & Wellness in Colts Neck, opened by Dr. Clark this past fall, brings the art of healthful massage to the area.

His methods toward wellness help with everything from sports injuries, to chronic pain and headaches, to digestive problems and reproductive issues.

“I’ve met so many wonderful people. I’m extremely thankful for the outpouring of support and appreciation I have received since being here,” Dr. Clark says. “I had previously worked for a couple of years at another company at the shore that was extremely fast-paced and high volume. I had to be in and out of the treatment room in 10 minutes or less. That didn’t give me enough time to really get to know my patients and do a complete intake of medical history. I missed the freedom and pace that private practice allows, so I made it my goal to make the transition and open my own place.”

Dr. Clark incorporates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a complete system to treat internal disease and orthopedic disorders. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with honors in Social/Cultural and Medical Anthropology. It was there he began focusing on more traditional systems of medicine and healing. He received a grant to study medicine men in Peru and noticed many aspects of Chinese medicine used in the local traditional forms of healing. This sparked an interest to study TCM in greater detail, and in 2010 he traveled to China and studied there at a teaching hospital. During his internship he focused on clinical applications of Chinese herbs in dermatology, cardiology, and andrology (male reproductive system).

Chinese medicine focuses on finding the imbalances within the body causing disease, and works to restore those balances so the body may heal itself. Instead of addressing symptoms, TCM looks at the individual as a whole - physical, mental, and emotional states. People who receive treatments regularly often report having healthier immune systems, greater ability to process and manage stress, improved relationships with others, and a greater overall sense of well-being.

“I think sometimes the benefits of acupuncture get lost in the mystery. There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty surrounding it,”

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Dr. Clark says. “What I’d love to help local residents achieve is the realization that wellness does not need to be impossible or cost-prohibitive. One doesn’t have to live with stress or pain.

I’m happy to sit down with anyone, at any time, and discuss what is going on in their life and different ways they may be able to find their own sense of balance.”

Traditional Chinese Medicine also has a large preventative aspect. Not only does it benefit those who are suffering from various ailments or pain, but it also helps to maintain a state of well-being and prevent sickness or injury. Dr. Clark says, “When our bodies are balanced and our minds are centered, we are better able to handle the stresses from day-to-day life - be they work, home, or school-related. When this happens, our immune systems are able to work more efficiently to keep us at an optimal state of health. This can be especially beneficial for those undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy.”

Dr. Clark has always liked to challenge his body through movement. Because of his love of running, surfing, rock-climbing, hiking, CrossFit, and yoga, Dr. Clark knows all-too-well about the injuries that may happen to even the most seasoned athletes. This love and understanding has allowed him to use his knowledge of both Eastern and Western traditions to facilitate each individual’s return to well-being.

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The talk will focus on how trees R in the right-of-way are used for S O UG M engineering purposes in associH OF RU ation with pavement. Trees and pavement share the same soil resource and special consideration must be made to integrate plants and pavement together. The role of soil, pavement and trees will be discussed.

Proper design consideration for planting in the right-of-way will result in a healthy, long lived tree resource as well as a safe and aesthetic public right-of-way. Areas to be discussed are: design considerations for soil, pavement and trees; planting area dimensions/limitations of planting strips; tree selection; site preparation; construction/installation; and short and long term maintenance.

This talk is hosted by the Borough of Rumson Shade Tree Commission. If you have any questions, email RSTC@rumsonnj.gov.

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Spring Craft Show April 22, 2017

Just in time for Mother’s Day, browse a wide variety of local craft vendors and find the perfect, hand-crafted gift for that special person in your life at Tatum Park in Middletown from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit monmouthcountyparks.com

Asbury Park Music & Film Festival April 20 through April 23, 2017 The Asbury Park Music & Film Festival draws thousands of people to multiple venues along the Asbury Park Waterfront and in Downtown Asbury Park thanks to its unique combination of music and film! Four days of great entertainment including dozens of independent films, live performances, special events, panels and new this year... a fun outdoor festival!

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Allaire BBQ and Brews April 29 & April 30, 2017 From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., join in for a day of hops and hogs in the village! Beer Garden, award-winning bbq, food trucks, unique crafters and 19th century games Explore the historic buildings & listen to live music.

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The Women of Padilla at Two River Theater April 8 through April 30, 2017

By Tony Meneses | Directed by Ken Rus Schmoll The story of eight women who kept the faith. Through the power of food, faith, laughter, and each other, eight women find a way to carry on life at home while their husbands are away at war. Visit tworivertheater.org

Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair April 29, 2017 Calling all dogs and their people! From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, this event will feature shopping for everyone with over 100 vendors, rescue groups, live music, raffle and food trucks. Visit mcspcadogwalk.org

Little Silver Kitchen Tour May 4, 2017 The self-guided tour from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will feature nine exceptional kitchens, the home of House of Cline designer Amanda Haytaian, and one of the oldest kitchens in Monmouth County, located at the Historic Parker Homestead.

Tickets are $55 before April 22, $60 after.

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Holmdel’s Earth Day Festival April 30, 2017 A FREE family-friendly event at Bayonet Farm from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. with live entertainment, guided tours of the historic Harding House, delicious gourmet lunches, and “green” exhibits. Enjoy a great day on a farm!

Belmar Art Walk April 29, 2017

LVGA’s Community Yard Sale April 29, 2017

From noon to 4:00 p.m., the ArtWalk showcases the talent of dozens of artists and participating businesses in the community and is held rain or shine. Visit belmararts.org

Lincroft will be holding a town-wide yard sale from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An online listing book of local items will be available on www.lincroftvillagegreen.org the night before the sale.

Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival April 30, 2017 A family-friendly, outdoor celebration of International food, music, wine and beer that includes unique vendors located at White Street Parking Lot in Downtown Red Bank.

Admission is $5 for anyone over 10.

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Jersey Shore Restaurant Week April 21 through April 30, 2017 Enjoy this wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants and try new ones – the perfect time to gather friends and enjoy the Jersey Shore’s delicious fare. Visit www.jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com

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Ranney Musicians to Join Central Jersey Music Honors Festivals Sixteen Ranney School musicians have been accepted into the Central Jersey Music Educators’ Association (CJMEA) Elementary and Middle School Honors Orchestras and Bands. The students will represent Ranney School at the April 2017 CJMEA Orchestra and Band Festivals.

Elementary Honors Orchestra members include: Mason Bindler, 5th, of Manalapan – violin; Oscar Chu, 7th, of Holmdel – violin; Lily Egol, 7th, of Holmdel – violin; Alexander Holt, 4th, of Wall – viola; Gavin Jones, 4th, of Millstone Twp – cello; Rowan Johnson, 6th, of Oceanport – cello; Krishna Khetani, 4th, of Manalapan – violin; Kiri Patient, 6th, of Oceanport – viola; Isabella Paulus, 4th, of Colts Neck – violin; Adele Sobieski, 6th, of Wayside – violin; Jason Woska, 5th, of Marlboro – bass; and Balkan Yildirim, 5th, of Toms River - cello.

Elementary Honors Band Ensemble members include: Ankush Govil, 6th, of Manalapan – saxophone; Akshay Mann, 6th, of Marlboro – trombone; and Andrew Pepe, 6th, of Atlantic Highlands - mallet percussion.

In addition, eighth-grader Adam Rada of Holmdel – trumpet, earned a spot in the Middle School Honors Band.

Directed by Dr. Dorothy Sobieski and Mr. John Propper, respectively, Ranney’s orchestra and band programs begin in the third grade and includes two annual stage concerts.

By the time they reach Upper School, students are able to accompany local professionals in providing live music for the school’s spring musical productions.

Ranney School members of the CJMEA Elementary Honors Orchestra, Spring 2017.

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“Weekend in Old Monmouth is a wonderful event for anyone interested in our rich history and unique architecture,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission, coordinator of the weekend event. “For two days, the entrance fees at these historic gems are waived providing special access to all those who wish to enjoy all there is to offer in Historic Monmouth County” The sites on the tour are generally operated independently. In addition to the waived fees, the hours of operation are all the same for the two days. The self-guided tour also has recommended routes that guide history buffs traveling by foot, bicycle or car to the various locations. So, start planning your route by previewing the tour sites on the County's website at visitmonmouth.com.

In mid-April, the 2017 detailed tour book and tour map will be available on the Monmouth County website at visitmonmouth. com. On the tour dates, each tour stop will also have maps and booklets available. For more information, email history@co.monmouth.nj.us.

The annual "Weekend in Old Monmouth" tour is coordinated by the Monmouth County Historical Commission (Historical Commission). The Historical Commission is dedicated to the preservation of the County's rich historic heritage. As advocates for the preservation of historic properties, sites and projects, the Commission encourages citizens to be involved as well.

The Historical Commission was established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1988. In addition to "Weekend in Old Monmouth," the Historical Commission provides matching grants for municipal and non-profit historic preservation projects recognizes individuals and groups for efforts to preserve historic sites and resources and offers an essay contest for fifth-grade students.

Longstreet Farm in Holmdel is one of 49 tour stops for the annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth” held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 and Sunday, May 7, 2017.

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RCDS Summer Camps Coming Soon!

The Rumson Country Day School invites all community children to D.R.E.A.M., explore and play at RCDS’s 2017 Summer Camp Program. In addition to sports camps, the 2017 schedule focuses on D.R.E.A.M. (Design, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) integrated education programs to encourage innovative thinking and cultivate creativity.

Offerings include Chess, Drama, Stop Motion Animation, Drones, Lego Design and much more!

The Jayne S. Carmody School at RCDS will offer specialized programming for students with languagebased learning differences. Additionally, high school students will have the opportunity to hone their research and writing technique and prepare for advanced science courses.

The eight-week program runs from June through August and is based on a weekly schedule with multiple sessions per day. Campers can register for one week or multiple weeks. The multi-session daily schedule allows campers to personalize their camp experience for variety each day and offers something for every child.

Each program offering is designed and run by RCDS faculty and outstanding experts in the community to give campers the opportunity to learn alongside the best educators in the area.

An early bird morning academic program and extended care will be available. Rolling registration is open now through August. Visit rcds.org/summer for more details and to register. For inquiries, please email summer@rcds.org.

About Rumson Country Day School The Rumson Country Day School is a not-for-profit, independent, non-sectarian, coeducational school specializing in nursery through grade eight, with a 2016-2017 enrollment of 430 students – up 5% from the previous year. The school enrolls students who work in small classes with superior programs in academics, athletics and the arts. With a student/teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average class size of 15, students are guided by a family of mentors who recognize strengths, nurture skills and empower confident children to be curious about the world around them. RCDS offers half-day and extended day Nursery and Pre-K programs and a full-day Kindergarten. RCDS has been recognized as a “Blue Ribbon School of Excellence” by the U. S. Department of Education since 1999. Nine out 10 students are collectively involved in extracurricular programs at RCDS.

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FREEHOLDER DIRECTOR LILLIAN BURRY HONORS THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF BAHRS LANDING

Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, Becky Cosgrove, Jay Cosgrove and Holmdel Deputy Mayor Pat Impreveduto at the proclamation.

Bahrs Landing in Highlands celebrated its 100th Anniversary. In 1917, John “Jack” Bahrs and his wife Florence purchased a beached boathouse on Cedar Street in Highlands and began cooking up chowder. Getting started, the entire Bahrs family worked hard selling bait, renting rowboats, and dishing up dinner for fishing parties that would come for room and board, and today the houseboat structure remains as the interior of the main dining room and reception area. From the 1940s to the 1970s, famous personalities such as Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio and Ernest Borginine enjoyed lobster dinners at Bahrs Landing. Since Bud and Peg’s retirement in 1974, the restaurant has been owned by Ray Cosgrove and his son Jay, 4th generation great-grandson of the founders. Bahrs Landing is a New Jersey landmark, as well as one of the country’s oldest family-run restaurants. Throughout the years, the family and staff of Bahrs Landing have served an estimated 12 million customers.

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders joined with Ray Cosgrove in celebrating the centennial year of Bahrs Landing by proclaiming March 18, 2017 as “Bahrs Landing Day.”

APRIL IS DONATE LIFE MONTH In 2013, Samantha Denti was 28 years old and facing the end of her life when a heart transplant at University Hospital gave her a second chance. The nearly four years she has spent with friends and family would not be possible without her donor. “I don’t know the name of my donor, but I know that I am forever grateful. That is my hero,” Samantha said.

Since she is so grateful for the new life she has been given, Samantha does all she can to share the message of organ and tissue donation with her community. While she raises awareness throughout the year, April carries a special meaning for her and others like her because it is Donate Life Month.

Donate Life Month features an entire month of local and national events and activities to share the life-saving message of organ and tissue donation. With over 120,000 people waiting for life-saving transplants and 22 dying each day while waiting, it is the goal of Donate Life Month to educate the public on this critical need. Just one organ donor can save the lives of eight people and one tissue donor can restore health to over 75 others.

In New Jersey, NJ Sharing Network is the organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. The organization works tirelessly each day to provide transplants for those on the waiting list and help increase the community’s knowledge of donation and transplantation.

NJ Sharing Network’s supporters will be participating in Donate Life Month by hosting educational sessions, sharing information at local events and encouraging others to learn more about organ and tissue donation. Each year, the community also participates in Blue and Green Day by wearing blue and green in support of the greatest gift - the gift of life.

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Left to right: Colonel Dennis Beauregard stands beside the Scharfenberger family – son Daniel, Geraldine and Gerry Scharfenberger, daughter Alannah, and her husband Tony Perry following the VFW Post#2179 award presentation.

Gerard P. Scharfenberger, a resident of Monmouth County for 23 years, was sworn in as Mayor of Middletown for the sixth time in January, 2017. He served as Deputy Mayor in 2006 and 2009, and has been a Middletown Township Committeeman since 2005. Scharfenberger explained how he decided to run for the Township Committee and then Mayor. “I had become very involved with a group that had been opposed to a proposed shopping mall in Middletown. That involvement included writing letters to the editor in several of the local papers. The municipal chairman read the letters and contacted me about running for township committee. I talked it over with my wife and decided to give it a shot – and here I am.”

Gerry, as he likes to be called, has been married to his wife (also called) Gerry for 32 years. They have two children - Alannah, 26 and Daniel, 19. Alannah and her husband Tony Perry live in the River Plaza section of Middletown. Daniel, a junior at Monmouth University is majoring in Political Science.

Scharfenberger’s educational background includes a Ph.D. in Anthropology from The City University of New York Graduate Center, New York; and an M.A. in Anthropology, specializing in Historical Archaeology from Hunter College, New York. He has been an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Monmouth University from 2002 to the present. Scharfenberger was Field Director at Monmouth University

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Archaeological Field School; and served as an Executive Board Member on the Council on Northeast Historical Archaeology.

Archeology has held Scharfenberger’s interest for some time. “I have been interested in archaeology since childhood, but became hooked when I took an introductory class, years ago.” Most of his archeology digs have been in the tri-state area. “But I have worked on collections and sites as far away as Puerto Rico, Texas, Iowa, Vermont and others. I have also lectured all over the United States, Canada and England. To me, New Jersey has by far the most fascinating and rich archaeological past of anywhere.

In fact, my Masters’ Thesis project was the Old First Church in Middletown and my doctoral dissertation project was the Old Scots Burying Ground in Marlboro – two of Monmouth County’s most important historical sites.” Scharfenberger added, “I love teaching archaeology, which I have done for 20 years. I also like to give talks on archaeology, particularly on sites in Monmouth County. It is great to hear people say how they never knew this area was so rich archaeologically.”

Professionally, he has been affiliated with the New Jersey League of Municipalities; Bayshore Conference of Mayors; Two River Council of Mayors; Monmouth County Historical Association; Society for Historical Archaeology; Archaeological Society of New Jersey; Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology; Society

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Scharfenberger has taken on a wide range of leadership roles from 2005 to the present. These include being Chairman of the Middletown Open Space Committee; Chairman of Middletown Adopt-A-Unit Steering Committee; Chairman of the Landmarks Commission; as well as being a member of the Middletown Municipal Drug and Alcohol Alliance; a member of the Middletown Disaster Relief Fund Board of Directors; a member of the Legislative Committee, League of Municipalities; a member of the Monmouth County Greenhouse Gas Reduction Advisory Committee; and a member of St. Andrew’s Mens’ Associations.

This year, he received the Four Chaplain Association Legion of Honor Award from VFW Post#2179 in Port Monmouth for his community work. Other awards for his work in the community include the VFW Merit Award, 2016; Lions Club, Spirit of Lionism Award, 2016; Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Public Official of the Year, 2009; Sierra Club Cool Cities Mayor, 2007; Preservation Award, Friends of the MacLeod/Rice House, 2007; and the Edwin Scott Endowment Award, 1999.

During Scharfenberger’s time as Mayor, there were many accomplishments and changes that took place. “I am happy to say that yes, there were, but they were group accomplishments for one of the best Township Committees in Middletown’s history.” Some of these included the creation of the first municipal Faith-Based initiative in New Jersey; the creation of a successful Farmer’s Market at the Middletown Arts Center; the opening of the Middletown Arts Center 9/11 Memorial Gardens complex; twice monthly weekend mayor’s office hours to allow residents to stop in without an appointment to speak with the mayor; the facilitation of the location of Memorial Sloan Kettering to a previously vacant building on Red Hill Road; public/ private partnership implemented to save and

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upgrade the Middletown Swim Club at no cost to the taxpayers, while bringing a world class ice skating facility to Middletown; and the facilitation of the redevelopment/ adaptive reuse of three vacant properties into state-of-the-art medical and professional office complexes. The emergency alert system was instituted and expanded to improve communication and keep residents informed during emergencies. A Historical Preservation Committee was created; and a youth sports advisory committee formed to provide communication between the township and the various sports leagues.

Accomplishing all of these and more has been important to Scharfenberger. “My philosophy is fairly straightforward. Serving in elected office and doing it honestly, energetically, and earnestly, is one of the most noble things a person can do. Having such an honor bestowed on you by the residents is beyond words – it is one of the most humbling, gratifying and rewarding things anyone can do. We as Americans, have been blessed with a system set in place by our brilliant founding fathers and kept in place by the sacrifice of our brave military heroes. It is with that in mind that I, along

with my colleagues, try to do in some small way, our part to fulfill the magnificent legacy left to us. I am also trying to encourage my children to be patriots, get involved, and do their part to keep their community the phenomenal place it is.”

someone who respects and cherishes the traditions and values of the United States.”

Looking to Scharfenberger’s personal side, he shared this. “I love sports; going to baseball, football, hockey and basketball games is something I love doing. I love rock and roll, particularly heavy metal music and going to concerts is something I would do every day if I could. To look at me, you’d never know I love Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Metallica, Alice Cooper, Lynyrd Skynyrd – just about anything in the rock spectrum. I like to play golf and travel – two things I have very little time to do. My wife and I go ballroom dancing although she is more fanatical than me, and better! She also competes. Me? I’m horrible.”

When asked how he would describe Gerard P. Scharfenberger, he answered, “I would say loyal, dedicated, humble, conscientious, patriotic, devout, reliable, and appreciative, as well as a devoted father and husband, a passionate elected official and

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STEPHY’S PLACE RECEIVES $18,000 DONATION Pictured at the Sons of Ireland Polar Plunge check distribution ceremony are: back row, left to right: Sons Of Ireland board members John Burgess, Joe Whalen and Mitch Martin. Front row, left to right: Stephy’s Place Board Members Pat Wotton, Sheila Martello (Founding Director), and Megan Pelino

Stephy’s Place was the beneficiary of the 14th Annual Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge, which raises money for local charities. This year, 10,000 people attended the Plunge on January 1, 2017 at the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Stephy’s Place received a generous donation in the amount of $18,000, a record amount.

Stephy’s Place is a nonprofit organization which offers support services to anyone suffering from grief and loss. Currently, Stephy’s Place offers 14 support groups weekly. Some of the current groups include: loss of spouse, loss of parent, loss of a child and loss due to suicide. They will soon be starting groups for loss of sibling and loss of pregnancy. New groups are also forming to support caregivers. Stephy’s Place also offers mindful meditation four times a month. All its services are free of charge.

All groups meet at Stephy’s Place, located at 210 West Front Street in Red Bank.

Stephy’s Place motto is, “Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one should not have to navigate the journey alone.” The meeting space is beautifully decorated, warm and inviting to make everyone more comfortable. For more information, visit stephysplace.org or call 732.614.1142.

Little Silver’s

Inaugural Food

Spring

Festival

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Street Fair will be held

on

Sunday,

May 21, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Little Silver (ACME Parking Lot). This will be an opportunity for Little Silver businesses to showcase its menus by providing patrons with product samplings and giveaways. A Taste of Little Silver will be comprised of the wonderful flavors that make up the amazing town of Little Silver. The event is free to attend for families and there will be live music throughout the day.

Participating businesses must confirm their participation and submit their $50 participation fee to The Little Silver Charitable Foundation

by April 1, 2017.

All businesses are asked to

supply their own tables, pop-up-tent and needed supplies. Each business will be allocated a 10’ x 10’ area. There will be no alcohol permitted.

The Little Silver Charitable Foundation will not provide electricity, businesses that need it will have to supply their own generators.

To coincide with The Taste of Little Silver,

there are also plans to coordinate with other town organizations to add to the community festivities. For example, a Little Silver Business & Professional Association Sidewalk Sale and extended hours of operation at the Historic Post Office Museum and the Little Silver Public Library. Also in the talks are car washes at the

Local Government Officials Participate in 11th Annual Running & Winning Workshop

firehouse and early morning sporting events

Running & Winning is a leadership program for young women who are in high school, sponsored by the League of Women Voters - Greater Red Bank Area, AAUW - Northern Monmouth County Branch, Red Bank Chapter of Hadassah and the Junior League of Monmouth County. Sixty students from twelve area high schools participated in the 11th annual day-long workshop, held on March 17, 2017 at Monmouth Regional in Tinton Falls. Women in Government attend and generously donate their time to mentor the next generation of leaders.

The students work in teams with a trained facilitator interviewing the Women in Government. They select a public policy issue to prepare a report on and make a presentation to the entire group.

Running & Winning encourages young women to consider leadership roles in their schools and organizations and seeks to inspire them to pursue positions in public life in the future.

For more information, visit lwvnj.org/redbank.

for all and provide businesses a strong platform

throughout the town.

This unique event is sure to be a fun time

to highlight who they are. Put The Taste of Little Silver in your calendar now and plan to join in on Sunday, May 21st! This event is hosted by The Little Silver Charitable Foundation, which is a 501c3 organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Little Silver through community events and the direct support of various Little Silver programs and organizations.

For more information and questions about the organization and The Taste of Little Silver event, you may call or email Rick Brandt at 908.675.7646 or RickBrandt80@gmail.com.

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Fair Haven Schools Celebrate

Dr. Seuss, “Read Across America”

The Fair Haven school district recently hosted a “Horton the Elephant”-sized

celebration of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.

Each year the March 2nd birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, is

remembered throughout the U.S. with “Read Across America.” This year’s event was held February 27th through March 3rd, and students at Viola L. Sickles and Knollwood Schools were treated to a fun-tastic week filled with the joy of reading.

That joy was apparent at Sickles School during the musical extravaganza “Beauty

and the Book.” Music Teacher Vince Mottern provided accompaniment as costumed staff members - transformed into storybook characters including “Belle,” “The Beast,” Superintendent Sean McNeil as "Beast," Sickles School Principal Cheryl Cuddihy as

“Mrs. Potts,” and “Gaston” – shared a lesson about the importance of reading. Students in Kindergarten through third grade joined in the singing of book-themed songs during

"Fairy Godmother" and third grade teacher

the event. They also enjoyed the premiere of the video “I Think I Can Read That” based

Rose Raibick as "Mrs. Potts."

on Hand Clap. The video featured Sickles students and staff members reading and performing to an original song by Vince Mottern.

“We are so proud of our efforts at Sickles School to infuse the arts into different

content areas,” said Sickles School Principal Cheryl Cuddihy. “The opportunities to celebrate literacy through performances such as ‘Beauty and the Book’ cultivate a learning environment which celebrates both reading and the arts! “

Students and staff at the fourth-through-eighth grade Knollwood School honored

Dr. Seuss with a week of fun-filled themes and activities. Students kicked off the week by dressing as their favorite Dr. Seuss character and participating in “Stop, Drop, and Read.” Throughout the week, students announced a variety of facts about Dr. Seuss and quotes from their favorite Disney movies.

“Read Across America is one of my favorite weeks of the school year!” said

Getting into the spirit of "Dress As Your Favorite

Disney Character" are (left to right) Knollwood

Knollwood School Principal Amy Romano. “It is great to see staff members and students

School Secretaries Joanna Mozino and Jo Heath as two of the "101 Dalmatians", and Principal Amy Romano as Cruella De Vil.

dressed for daily themes and embracing the love of reading!”  FUN FACT: The first book that was both written and illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel was “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.” The book was rejected 27 times before being published in 1937.

Forrestdale School’s Sarah MacGillis Competes in National History Day Competition

History is alive and well in Monmouth County! Sarah MacGillis, an eighth grade student at Forrestdale School, competed in the regional level of the National History Day competition at Monmouth University.

This nationwide academic competition is sponsored by National History Day®, a nonprofit education organization that engages over half a million middle- and high-school students around the world annually in conducting original research on historical topics of their choice.

The theme for this year’s competition was “Taking a Stand in History.” Students were challenged to research and present an example of an historical figure or event that exemplifies “taking a stand.” Ms. MacGillis’s project, titled “Britain’s Failed Stands for Nationalism,” was a colorful and engaging display that highlighted Great Britain’s involvement in the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on the Middle East today - an ambitious and impressive project. She will also be presenting her project at Forrestdale School’s “Enrichment Showcase.”

Congratulations on a great job, Sarah!

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HOLY CROSS SCHOOL STEM PROJECTS FOCUS ON

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Holy Cross middle school science students recently presented their group STEM projects aimed at solving environmental issues. In their interactive Discovery Science online curriculum, Grade 6 learned about the deterioration of various animal habitats by factors unique to those habitats, including the pollution of the Navesink Watershed in their own “backyard.” Grade 8’s curriculum led them to the issue of ocean acidification, which they learned is negatively affecting many kinds of sea life. Science teacher Michelle Tomaino tasked both groups with designing devices to positively impact the ecosystem of a specific animal group and therefore improve its health and survivability. To supplement their oral presentations and building projects, students used the Prezi program on their individual touch-screen laptops to create multimedia presentations.

The Grade 6 Sea Turtle Group, left to right, Aiden Kane of Rumson, Aidan Donovan of Fair Haven and Matthew Giurlando of Long Branch display their sea turtle tracking device.

Grade 6 groups were asked to engineer animal tracking devices using current technology to provide new ways of observing animals in their respective ecosystems.

The Elephant Group, consisting of sixth graders Paige Jaenicke, Christopher Stypa and Benjamin Proodian, learned that elephant habitats in India are being destroyed by oil drilling and palm oil deforestation. They designed a radio collar with a thermometer to document changes in elephant body temperature relative to the area in which they are grazing. They hypothesized that changes in body temperature will show the impact on elephant health in areas of India where oil is being harvested and therefore promote legislation to decrease drilling and deforestation to protect elephant habitats.

The Grade 6 Elephant Group, left to right, Ben Proodian of Red Bank, Hunter Wackrow of Middletown, Christopher Stypa of Rumson and Paige Jaenicke of Fair Haven in front of their poster.

The Sea Turtle Group, consisting of Aidan Donovan, Aidan Kane and Matthew Giurlando, designed and built a model of a sea turtle radar tracking device that would attached to the turtle’s shell. They hypothesized that tracking sea turtle migration will help find a common environmental factor that is affecting sea turtle health in various parts of the ocean and therefore promote environmental efforts to address that common factor.

Grade 8 student groups were asked to engineer a device to measure, track and/ or decrease ocean acidification in order to improve the habitat of a specific underwater species.

The Neutralizers, consisting of Caitlin Ramos, Charlotte Cade, Julia Boyington and Brian Reynolds, learned that coral reefs are negatively impacted by increased acidity in the ocean. They also learned that peridotite is a type of carbon dioxide-absorbing rock that lives on the coastline near healthy coral reefs and that coral is able to grow on buoys that contain peridotite. Therefore, they hypothesized that a CO2-absorbing substance released into the ocean near coral reefs may decrease acidity. They designed and built a floating filter consisting of these Co2-absorbing rocks, which would be placed in coral reef habitats to neutralize the acidic water with the basic rock. Further, the group suggested enlisting local artists to sculpt and design submergible statue gardens made of peridotite to promote the health of nearby coral reefs.

The Great Barrier Reef Group, consisting of Siobhan Hempstead, Mackenzie Hauck, Walter (LW) Mehl and Thomas Makin, learned that the Great Barrier Reef is affected by ocean acidification from pollution carried in the nearby trade winds. They addressed this problem by designing a drone with detachable pods containing basic calcium carbonate.

The group designed and built the pods on the school’s 3D printer. The drone would fly over and release the base onto already existing NOAA buoys in the waters surrounding the Great Barrier Reef in order to neutralize the surrounding ocean water and improve the coral reef habitat.

The Grade 8 Neutralizers Group, left to right, Julia Boyington of Little Silver, Brian Reynolds of Eatontown, Charlotte Cade of Locust, and Caitlin Ramos of Rumson with their floating filter prototype.

The Grade 8 Great Barrier Reef Group, left to right, Walter (LW) Mehl of Rumson, Thomas Makin of Rumson, Siobhan Hempstead of Fair Haven and Mackenzie Hauck of Colts Neck with their 3D-printed pods.

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Little Silver Parents And Students Gather For Book Lover’s Ball In February, over 300 parents and students gathered at Point Road School in Little Silver to celebrate reading. It was the annual Book Lover’s Ball. The Ball kicks off the Scholastic book fair week. Harry Potter, Princess Black, Fly Guy, The Cat in the Hat, and many other beloved book characters gathered to dance the night away. DJ Corey spun the tunes, and the gym was rocking. Highlights of the evening included a costume parade, teachers reading aloud their favorite books, and a first peek at the book fair. Many thanks to the PTO, Mrs. Chamberlain, the teachers and the Little Silver Education Association of Point Road School for making the night possible.

RBR Sophomore Finalist at Regional Poetr y Out Loud Competition at Count Basie Shea, a drama major in RBR’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy, performed three poems for the competition - “Personal”

by Tony Hoagland, “Larkinesque” by Michael Ryan and “Friendship after Love” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

She stated about her experience, “It (the competition) was a nice experience as poetry is really a unique form of art.”

RBR sophomore Shea Grant recently was one of two finalists at the regional Poetry Out loud competition which took place at the Count Basie in February. Pictured from left to right are: Yvonne Lamb Scudiery, Vice President of the Education, Count Basie Theatre, Shea Grant, Little Silver, Danyal Malik, Holmdel, (the other student finalist), Kay Potucek, State Coordinator, Poetry Out Loud Program.

Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) Sophomore Shea Grant of Little Silver was one of two finalists in the regional Poetry Out Loud competition held on February 7, 2017 at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. Danyal Malik of Holmdel was the other finalist among 19 high school student participants from Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties.

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Andrew Forrest, RBR English teacher who coordinates the RBR Poetry Out Loud Program, commented, “Shea is an extremely talented student who was able to work through each poem in a very nuanced way. Her performances were exceptional.”

The state competition took place at the College of New Jersey on March 9, 2017. Unfortunately, Shea had a previous commitment to perform at the Two River Theatre in the Merry Wives of Windsor that day, and could not compete.

NJ Poetry Out Loud is part of the Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest presented by The Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. Over the past 11 years, it has reached more than 3 million students and 45,000 teachers from 10,000 schools nationwide.

RBR Board of Education Commends its Top Scholars

RBR’s 2017 Commended Scholars are pictured with members of the RBR administration the February 1st Board Meeting honoring their accomplishments.

They are (left to right) RBR Assistant Principal Rob Donohoe; Robert Villaluz, Shrewsbury, Jack McNally, Little Silver; Chase Hintelmann, Little Silver; Makoto Brown, Tinton Falls; Ella Brockway, Shrewsbury; Paige Whittle, Little Silver, RBR Principal Risa Clay, RBR Guidance Director Jason Sabino.

Sean Murphy of Red Bank was recently commended by the RBR Board of Education for his eligibility for a special scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Program in the field of Engineering. Sean is flanked by (left to right) RBR Principal Risa Clay, RBR Guidance Director Jason Sabino and RBR Assistant Principal Rob Donohoe.

At its February 1, 2017 Board Meeting, the Red Bank Regional (RBR) Board of Education commended its top academic scholars.

Six students, Ella Brockway, Shrewsbury; Makoto Brown, Tinton Falls; Chase Hintelmann, Little Silver; Jack McNally, Little Silver; Robert Villaluz, Shrewsbury; and Paige Whittle of Little Silver were all recognized as Commended Scholars. This honor is achieved by students who scored among the top 2.4% of over 1.4 million students who took the PSAT in their junior year.

Chase created a visiting student performing arts group who entertain at nursing homes and senior citizen residences. He is engaged in a unique internship this year working with a local doctor and observing operations in his quest to become a surgeon.

Ella Brockway is the Editor in Chief of the Student newspaper, The Buccaneer, and The History Club President. Ella is a gifted writer who has been published in many local and on-line newspapers covering local high school and college sporting events. Ella has received early acceptance to the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University where she will study to become a sports journalist.

Makoto Brown is a member of the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT), where he has successfully competed in many competitions, including cybersecurity. He may seek a career in this important field as he plans to major in computer science in college.

Makoto also enjoys playing keyboard and singing.

Chase Hintelmann is a high achieving academic student as an attendee of the NJ HOBY and the NJ Scholars Program. He is also an entertainer who has appeared in an array of both school and regional musicals displaying his talent as a competitive tap dancer.

Jack McNally, an AOIT student, has participated in various coding competitions in Monmouth County as well as contributing to RBR’s improving standings in the math league competitions. He also runs cross country and track and hopes to double major next year in mathematics and computer science seeking a career in STEM.

Robert Villaluz, an AOIT student, has been a member of RBR’s superstar Cybersecurity Patriot team, making the national finals with his peers for three years in a row. He is very excited to be accepted early to Cornell University, where he will study computer science.

Paige Whittle is a Photography major in RBR’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy. She has served on both the RBR Cheerleading squad and the swim team. She will be attending Baylor University in Texas next year, where she intends to major in neuroscience.

Additionally, several other high achieving students were commended by the Board of Education at their Feb 2 meeting. Sean Murphy of Red Bank, an Engineering major, was notified that he was eligible for a special scholarship toward his college tuition. He was one of 1200 students nationwide to be eligible for this scholarship.

The Red Bank Catholic Girls Basketball team captured the NJSIAA Non-Public A State title by defeating Immaculate Heart Academy 55-41 on March 11, 2017 at Pine Belt Arena in Toms River. The Caseys were led by junior Katie Rice, who scored 18 points. The team is led by seniors Josie Larkins, Tia Montagne, Maureen Coakley, and Annetta Panayides.

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Point Road Elementary Second Graders Compete in Wonder League Robotics Competition This school year at Point Road Elementary, all second graders were organized into teams and worked diligently during their time in STEM class competing against 5,000 other teams worldwide in the Wonder League Robotics competition. “Wonder League is a worldwide community of clubs inspiring the creators of tomorrow through robotics and coding. Every year, clubs participate in the Wonder League Robotics Competition, where they design solutions to real-world science and technology challenges. Children develop problem solving and creativity skills, learn about issues facing the world around them, and build meaningful relationships with their peers,” stated June Lin, the organizer of this worldwide competition.

The students at Point Road used the Dash Robot, along with

the Wonder App to complete five assigned Missions. The Missions required students to program Dash to perform various tasks on a coordinate grid. Missions included pushing objects into different grid locations, avoiding obstacles and even hitting ping-pong balls off solo cups. At the competition end date, five of the Point Road teams ended up tied for first place in the State and received a Perfect Score on their submission. These five teams were then invited to participate in an extra Perfect Score Mission in which they were vying with other teams to win more Dash robots for their STEM classroom. Three of the teams were able to complete the Mission successfully! Students really enjoyed the experience and are already talking about participating in the competition again next year.

Ranney Upper Schoolers Earn Best Delegate Honors and More at Harvard Model Congress Ranney Upper School students brought home four recognitions, including two Best Delegate honors, from the February 23-24, 2017 Harvard Model Congress, held in Boston.

Luke Denver-Moore, Class of 2019, of Red Bank was recognized by his committee chair as the Best Delegate for his ability to guide his committee as they successfully passed a number of bills, including the Autonomous vehicular Ingenuity and Development Act, which he co-authored and pushed through both the House and Senate.

Charlie Fabricant, Class of 2017, of West Allenhurst was also recognized as Best Delegate of the National Economic Council after authoring a Social Security reform bill that was passed into law toward the end of the conference.

Advisor and History Teacher Mark DiGiovanni, who chaperoned the students along with History Teacher Erin Adler, said the goal of the conference was two-fold. “Students learned about the convoluted intricacies of American government, and they developed essential leadership skills. This conference served as a model of exactly what we aim to do with our students every day—provide project-based experiential learning. They had to develop policy based on briefing packets, taking into account the diverse viewpoints that would have to approve of the bill. Then, they had to argue in front of their committee and the entire assembled Senate or House for passage.”

Caroline Epstein, Class of 2017, of Rumson earned an Honorable Mention certificate for her work on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, which led to legislation affecting refugees and national security, as well as social media encryption and Secret Service reforms.

The work of Mike Longo, Class of 2018, of Wall on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee earned him an Honorable Mention. He co-authored and argued on behalf of several successful bills, including the Development Relief and Differentiation Act and the Patent Specificity and Education Act, both of which deal with patent law.

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Left to right: Ranney School Junior Mike Longo, Senior Charlie Fabricant, Sophomore Luke Denver-Moore, and Senior Caroline Epstein hold their certificates and gavels from the recent Harvard Model Congress competition.

Rumson Oceanic Library Hosts Annual Irish Soda Bread Contest STORY SUSAN MURPHY

When the Oceanic Free Library put out a call to all bakers who wished to compete in the annual Irish Soda Bread contest to be

held on February 23 at the library, the response was amazing! Registration was limited to 20 entrees and 19 bakers applied. Board President Carolyn Miller said, “We had a great turnout. There were so many different varieties of homemade soda breads. It really made the judging very intense!”

Judging for the soda bread contest was the owner of Cups & Cakes Café and Baked Goods in Rumson Denise Kelleher and staff

member Jodi Wooley. The judges awarded first place to Luann Hughes of Rumson; second place to Janice Pattinson of Rumson; third place to Sydney Carrol of Rumson; and Honorable Mention went to Judy Laura of Red Bank. Trophies were awarded to the winners to commemorate their participation in the event. First place winner Luann Hughes will now have a spot marching in the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day parade.

In keeping with the Irish-themed event there was a demonstration by Kevin of Val’s Tavern, who showed attendees “How to

Make a Perfect Hot Toddy.” Rounding out the evening was a performance by Irish dancers from Jigs Dance Studio of Middletown and great Irish music by The Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch.

Left to right: Oceanic Library Board President Carolyn Miller, first place winner Luann Hughes holding her trophy, Cups & Cakes Café and Baked Goods owner Denise Kelleher and Jodi Wooley, judges for the soda bread contest.

Second place winner of the soda bread contest was Janice Pattinson.

Left to right: Board President Carolyn Miller, third place winner Sydney Carrol with her trophy, pose with Denise Kelleher and Jodi Wooley who judged the contest.

Little Silver Kitchen Tour Slated for Early May Mark your calendars for The Little Silver Kitchen Tour to be held on May 4, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The self-guided tour will feature nine exceptional kitchens, the home of House of Cline designer Amanda Haytaian, and one of the oldest kitchens in Monmouth County, located at the Historic Parker Homestead. The tour will also highlight the talents of area builders, decorators and f lorists, and attendees will be treated to culinary delights from some of Monmouth County’s finest chefs. The Parker Homestead, located adjacent to Sickles Park at 235 Rumson Road, will be the starting point of the Tour. Guests will have the opportunity to shop the Red Barn Boutique in the newly renovated barns on the property, which will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-paid ticket/reference journal pickup will also be held at this time.

The 2017 Little Silver Kitchen Tour is one of the Two River area’s most highly anticipated spring events. Tickets and support

opportunities are available for purchase at littlesilverkitchentour.com. This event would not be possible without the support of Monmouth Medical Center Foundation RWJ Barnabas Health, House of Cline Design, Builders General Supply Company, Almasy Law, The Parker Homestead-1665, the local community and area businesses. Proceeds of the tour support the Little Silver PTO’s mission to enhance the educational experience of children by providing curriculum based enrichment activities, exposure to cultural arts, and programming that supports character development.

Stay up to date on the 2017 Little Silver Kitchen Tour by following on Instagram (LSKitchentour2017), Facebook (Little Silver

Kitchen Tour) and by visiting littlesilverkitchentour.com.

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Every Parent's Battle: The New Bully On the Block

BULLYING! It’s the B-word that sends shivers down a parent’s spine and a sharp pain to the heart. Adults are already familiar with the antics of a mean girl from school (remember the backstabbing clique from the movie, Heathers) or a bad boy from town (no one wanted to mess with Johnny Lawrence from The Karate Kid), but our children are being introduced to a new nightmare on the block. Unlike, the trash talk and scheduled fist fights we grew up witnessing in the school parking lot, today, kids are faced with a whole new set of hurling threats, sophisticated pranks, and defaming cyber-attacks at a younger age. When confronted with this hurtful behavior, parents are as unprepared as their children. In order to help make sense of this bullying style, Holly Brown, LMFT and novelist, guides parents on how to recognize warning signs, identify where the aggression stems from, and how to protect their family from being an easy target.

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CM: Every mom and dad wants the best for their children. What are the tools parents can implement when dealing with a potential bullying problem? Also, how can a parent talk to their child and draw the line between being a kid and being a bully?

pecially to people who seem to have less power; who takes their belongings; who forces them to do what they don’t want to do. Ask your children to add to that list, and to give you real-life examples they’ve observed.

HB: For a lot of kids, bullying is really a mask for a lack of social skills, and perhaps a lack of self-esteem. So one of the best things parents can do is foster a sense of competence in their children CM: Is there a universal definition for a bully? so they don’t try to feel better by making HB: There are a number of definitions, but other kids feel worse. Fostering positive what’s generally agreed upon is that bulfriendships and positive social skills is lies intimidate, demean, and/or humiliate key. Notice how your kids talk to othothers. Some people employ a bullying er people, and look for moments where style in most or all situations; for others, you can highlight empathy for others (i.e. it’s specific to certain people or situations “How do you think that made her feel?” (like if they think someone is weak, or that “Do you remember when Bobby talked to it’ll be easier to get away with it). From a you that way, and what that was like?”) psychological perspective, what makes a Define for your kids what a bully is: bully is a subconscious desire to elevate someone who humiliates people; who themselves at the expense of others. says harsh, cruel, and hurtful things, es-

Monitoring your kids’ social media and having discussions about what you’re seeing is important. Social media can be very dehumanizing, and people (adults as well as kids) feel freer to say what they would never say to someone’s face.

Yet reading hurtful things is just as painful as hearing them out loud.

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CM: Do you deal with a lot of parent bullies? What is the biggest mistake they make when raising kids? What is the biggest mistake they make in their own lives?

HB: I’ve been practicing therapy for sixteen years, so in that time, I’ve seen my share of parent bullies. The first mistake

is just a lack of awareness. I’ve had parents who come in saying, “I don’t know why my son acts like this!” and then I’ll witness those parents speaking incredibly harshly to their children. They’re not making the connection. The biggest mistake anyone can make, I think, is to minimize their own role. What we model is what our kids take in. When we put everything entirely on them without seeing ourselves as part of the equation, we’re abdicating our responsibility as parents. One of the hardest things about parenting is that we’re called upon not just to help our kids, but to consistently improve ourselves so that we’re not merely telling them how to act, we’re showing them every day.

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CM: I know you wrote a fiction book about adult bullying.

Do you think there is a growing trend in this behavior?

What lessons or experiences can someone take away from reading your book?

HB: In my novel, This Is Not Over, the two main characters mutually engage in bullying behavior, but I’d say that it’s actually a novel about women who are in denial about their own private pain and what’s really going on with their lives and families. As a result, they project things onto one another, becoming increasingly enraged. It’s like slow-motion road rage. And unfortunately, I do think that’s a growing trend. This country feels like it’s getting angrier. But often when we’re furious with others, we really need to look inward. So that’s what I’d hope people take away from the book--the lesson of self-reflection, self-awareness, and personal responsibility.

CM: Do you recommend ever confronting a bully one-on-one?

HB: With a child, no, I don’t recommend confronting. While you sometimes hear, “If you stand up to a bully, they back down,” it’s also true that you could be putting your child in more physical danger. It could backfire in other emotional ways as well. If your child confides that they’re being bullied, praise them for having the courage to talk to you about it, and reassure them that this is a problem for adults to handle. There should be a policy in every school about how to handle bullying. Contact the school, find out what the policy is, and share what’s going on with your child. I know that sometimes people contact the other, bullying child’s parents. I wouldn’t recommend this. It’s best to let the school implement their policy, while being apprised of your rights.

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

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RBR Fosters Special Friendships through Unified Sports Special Olympic Program

Pictured (left to right) are members of RBR’s BUCs (Buccaneer Unified Club Sports) team in basketball. A program made possible through a recent grant RBR received from Special Olympics. The students are (from left to right): (standing) Nick Arnone, Lauren Keale, Zoey Kallerher, Michael Eulner, Stephen Navitzky; (kneeling) Sarah Keale(all of Shrewsbury) and Diana Santamaria Delgado, Red Bank.

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his past year, Red Bank Regional (RBR) Athletic Director Del DalPra was able to secure a $3500 grant from the Special Olympics Organization to become a Special Olympics Unified School. The grant subsidizes an instructional aid and special education transportation for this after-school activity. According to the Unified Olympic website, “Unified Sports is also an integral part of the Special Olympics Unified Strategy for Schools, which was founded in 2008 and funded through the U.S. Department of Education to use Special Olympics as a way to build inclusion and tolerance in schools.”

RBR joins over 4,300 middle and high schools in the United States which have adopted this program, where able bodied kids play side by side with special education children who are intellectually disabled.

Del DalPra comments, “We had been doing this already without the Special Olympic designation in track and bowling.

This grant allows us to expand to a basketball program, which we just concluded in February, and to add a soccer program in the fall. Additionally, as a Special Olympic School, our kids have the opportunity to compete with other Unified teams in the Shriver Cup which is held in April for Basketball in Princeton.”

The winter basketball program included eight special education students from the schools “self-contained” program and 18 regular education students. All were equal participants in the program and all had an equally great time playing a competitive basketball game every Tuesday night over the past two months. The name of the team, BUCS, is an appropriate acronym for Buccaneer Unified Club Sports.

On one afternoon, Diana Santamaria Delgado ran up and down the basketball enthusiastically waving her hands for someone to throw her the ball. Being of a small stature, her

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peers had shown her how to move under the basket and throw the ball from a deep underhand position. So many times, her throws skimmed the rim just before bouncing off. Undeterred, she tried again. Other special education players, however, are regularly making baskets from all sides of the court. Their sheer pleasure of achievement is broadcast by their brilliant smiles.

Diana comments, “I like to be with the boys and girls and I like running.”

RBR instructional aide Anne Brennen comments, “The amazing thing was how much better the students have improved in their athletic and social skills.

Del DalPra echoes that sentiment and adds, “All of our kids basketball skills have improved tremendously but their social relationships have improved, which was the goal of the whole program. That is the great thing about sports; it tends to bring everyone together.”

In addition to the great time everyone is having on the court and the athletic benefit it provides all the participants, the program has also accomplished what its founders set out to do. The students have become friends. Now, where previously they passed one in the school hallways without any recognition, now they are shouting out hellos and sharing their lunch table.

RBR junior Michael Eulner, the RBR Class president, joined the program since he was injured in his football season and was able to help as an assistant coach.

He comments, “I was surprised on how well everyone got along and everyone played together as one team. The special education kids sit right next to us now at our lunch table. They have become more comfortable with us. We have all became friends.”

Junior Steven Navitsky looks forward to the team competing in the Shriver’s cup in the spring. He states, “It offers more opportunities for everyone and it brings the whole student body together.”

Left to right: RBR student John Clark, Little Silver, waits for the BUCS game to begin with his new friends and fellow teammates Hannah McLoone, Little Sivler and Lauren Keale, Shrewsbury.

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