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FAIR HAVEN TEENS ON A MISSION

TO SAVE THE NAVESINK RIVER

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creative director LOR I D ONNE LLY

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

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EXQUISITE KITCHENS, DELECTABLE FARE & SUNNY SKIES HIGHLIGHT RUMSON KITCHEN TOUR STORY SUSAN MURPHY

THE 2016 RUMSON KITCHEN TOUR

is one of the largest and

most popular fundraisers hosted by the Rumson Education Foundation (REF). Due to the fact that it is only held every two years, the Kitchen Tour is a highly-anticipated event that draws hundreds of guests. This year nearly 550 guests attended. Cochair Mary Pat Moriarty said, “It was our largest attendance in the tour’s history with a near sell-out.” Guests from around the State, as well as Pennsylvania enjoyed the variety of the homes and the uniqueness of each beautiful kitchen, shared Moriarty.

Some members of the Rumson Education Foundation - left to right: Curran Scoble, Helena Bruno, Alyssa G. Anderson, Dorothy Bailey, Maria Moschitta, Fran Potter of PMI International Stone Importers, Scott Caldwell, Bettina Crux-Snodgrass, Amy McCooey, Teresa Sperber and Mary Pat Moriarty.

The vendor boutique at Bingham Hall was a festive start for our tour goers. They enjoyed the complimentary coffee bar generously hosted by Coffee Corral as well as the variety of items offered by our other Bingham Hall Sponsors: Curran Scoble for Rodan & Fields, Physhion, Cabana 19, Pulleez International, and Daisy Chocolates," explained Moriarty. When guests arrived at Bingham Hall they received their Ticket Will-Call which included a tour ticket and tour map as well as the Rumson Kitchen Tour Ad Journal listing each home’s address. Tour guests were allowed to tour the kitchens in any order they chose.

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November 2016, where fundraising will

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K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL RAISES $140,000 AT

Superhero Soiree Celebration ABOVE: John K. Lloyd, FACHE, president and CEO of Meridian Health with Hometown Hero award recipient, Kyra Citron and Physician Hero award recipient, Charles K. Dadzie, M.D.

THE ANNUAL SUPERHERO SOIREE, hosted by K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, took place on April 29, 2016 at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank, and raised $140,000 for pediatric palliative care. During the event, Kyra Citron, director of the Kid’s Corner at Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF), was presented with the Hometown Hero Award and Charles K. Dadzie, M.D. a pediatric pulmonologist at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, received the Physician Hero Award. The Hero awards are presented annually to honor philanthropists and leaders in the community for outstanding service to others in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Each year, proceeds from the Superhero Soiree benefit K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, ensuring the most advanced, compassionate care from birth. All funds raised at this year’s event will be dedicated to strengthening pediatric palliative care for children and their families with chronic illnesses and life-threatening medical conditions. The goal of the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital is to add life to the child’s years, not simply years to the child’s life.

“The Superhero Soiree provided an ideal opportunity to honor Kyra Citron and Dr. Charles Dadzie,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, president of Jersey Shore University Medical Center. “Both honorees exemplify the definition of ‘hero’, selflessly giving of themselves to benefit others. We were delighted to present these well-deserved awards.”

41st Annual Garden Party Presented by A watercolor painting

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THE MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION will hold its 41st Annual Garden Party on Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at a private residence in Rumson.

It is with pleasure that they announce that Trustee Dr. Norman D. Hungerford will be the honoree this year for his support of historic preservation throughout Monmouth County. The Monmouth County Historical Association is grateful for his tireless work on behalf of the Association and his support has made its historic properties flourish. His dedication, generosity and commitment to history and historic preservation are truly deserving of this honor.

The Garden Party is a Monmouth County tradition. The event attracts over 400 guests and provides nearly 15 percent of the Association’s operating budget. If you are interested in attending, please call 732.462.1466 x.19. Visit monmouthhistory.org to learn more.

As the largest history-focused private non-profit organization in New Jersey, it aims to bring history to life and engage the community with insightful and meaningful programs. It strives to enrich the quality of life in Monmouth County by preserving and passing on knowledge of our diverse heritage for future generations and thousands of Monmouth County residents and businesses each year through a variety of programs. The Association operates a museum, archives, and research library at its headquarters in Freehold and five historic house museums located throughout Monmouth County.

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What started as a celebration for Tickets will be sold online at www. bottles to Fair Haven Day so that they the 100th birthday of Fair Haven, now foundationoffairhaven.org (there will can be filled with water from NJAW’s continues each year with more support be a Will Call Tent) or you can purchase Puddles Van. and enthusiasm as this wonderful tra- tickets at Borough Hall through Friday, The Fair Haven Business Association dition continues. This family-friendly June 10, 2016. is sponsoring many extra fun attracevent - “Fair Haven Day” – will be held New Jersey American Water (NJAW) tions at Fair Haven Day, including face on Saturday, June 11, 2016, from 3:00 will have their “Puddles Van” at the painting and a photo booth. p.m. to the conclusion of the fireworks. event, providing drinking water for all.

Fair Haven Day is mainly funded This year the music will be provided In the interest of the environment, as through donations and fundraising efby Stone Bullets, RipTide, River Road well as eliminating trash on Fair Havforts through the Foundation of Fair Band and Juke Box Criminals. Food en Fields, they are encouraging all resHaven. For more information, visit options will include a picnic by Bren- idents to either purchase one of their www.foundationoffairhaven.org. nan’s, seafood from Lusty Lobster, and water bottles or bring reusable sports desserts from Booskerdoo.

RFH Basketball Standout Brendan Barry Signs to Play for Dartmouth During this past season, Barry averaged 25.7 points and led his team to a 23win season.

Among the highlights of his RFH basketball career: led his team to its first-ever Shore Conference Championship victory over heavily favored Christian Brothers Academy – RFH earned the All-time leading point scorer Brendan 2015 SCT title (Barry scored 26 points Barry has made it official. He signed his in the second half of the game); 2016 letter of intent to play Division One Gatorade “Player of the Year” Nominee, basketball at Dartmouth College on 2016 USA Today First Team All-State, the morning of April 28th in the lower 2016 MacDonald’s All-American Nomilibrary of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional nee, 2015 Asbury Park Press Player-ofHigh School. the-Year, and 2015/2016 Asbury Park RFH basketball coach Chris Press First Team All-Shore, All-County; Champeau, family members, and set a Boardwalk Hoop Showcase record well-wishers were on hand to witness by scoring an unprecedented 34 points the event that caps a brilliant four-year during a 57-42 defeat of Point Beach varsity career at RFH – 1,812 points, in 2015; received the 2015-16 Kerwin 431 assists, 306 rebounds, 277 successAward – and was the first RFH boys ful three-point shots, and 258 steals in basketball player to be honored with 107 games. A three-year starter, Barry this distinction; scored a career-high 50 now holds the RFH records for most capoints to shatter the RFH single-game reer points, assists, and steals. scoring record in a 71-49 victory over

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Middletown North on February 13, 2016; scored 23 points in a 53-48 victory over Matawan High School on January 22, 2016 – becoming RFH basketball’s all-time leading scorer Barry was recruited by numerous schools but selected Dartmouth for its basketball program and Ivy League education.

“Brendan Barry leaves RFH as the best player I’ve ever coached and the greatest in RFH history,” said Champeau.

“He was humble and hungry and cared only about winning with his team.”

“Brendan will be truly missed but leaves behind a legacy of dedication, humility, and commitment that will serve as an example for ‘Bulldawg’ guards for generations to come. He’s a ‘once in a lifetime’ kid and it was an honor to coach him.”

Brendan is the son of Colleen and Rich Barry of Fair Haven.

PHOTO: Brendan Barry signs his Letter of Intent to play Division 1 basketball for Dartmouth College as his family members and coach look on, from left to right, Rich (father), RFH Basketball Coach Chris Champeau, Colleen (mother), and Aidan (sister).

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Located at the Shrewsbury Yacht Club in Oceanport, a 5.5 mile WPA sanctioned non-points race (SUP and Prone), 2 mile fun paddle (SUP, prone, kayak) and ½ mile KIDS paddle (SUP, prone, kayak). Tickets available at www.paddleguru.com/races/ShorePaddle2016 or by contacting TWoods@CleanOceanAction.org.

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The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association will kick off its 2016 summer season by hosting the 250+ artists and crafters along the Ocean Pathway. This is a FREE event and it is rain or shine.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Theresa Boulous, Red Bank; Diane Rokkos, Esq. Holmdel; Danielle Ruggiero, Morganville; Krista Olsen-Dibsie, Colts Neck; Warren Diamond, Rumson; Brian Ceraolo, Morganville; Lori Ceraolo, Morganville; Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, Red Bank; Kim Roma, Freehold; and Carla Scarabino, Monmouth Beach

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Beauty Ball On April 16, 2016 - The Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care hosted its 10th Annual Beauty Ball at the Robert J. Collins Arena in Lincroft.

The spectacular event, which featured exquisite cuisine and lively music raised over $300,000 to support families fighting cancer.

This year’s award recipients were Mrs. Susan Villapiano of Rumson and Mr. Paul

Sansone Sr. of Rumson. Mrs. Villapiano was presented with the Peter Criss Courage Award for her brave battle with breast cancer and Mr. Sansone received the Diamond Award of Philanthropy for his dedication and support of national and local charities. This year’s honorees were joined by over 300 attendees in celebrating 10 years of support in the community for families fighting cancer.

Mr. Phil Villapiano, Rumson and Ms. Mary Ann Larkin, Colts Neck

Mr. and Mr. Paul Sansone of Rumson (center) and Mr. and Mrs. John Pugliese

Event co- chair Krista Olsen-Dibsie stated, “To date we have raised nearly $2 million and have provided grants and services to thousands of families.

Along with the evening co-chairs, Carla Scarabino and Lori Ceraolo and the entire board of directors, we would like to send out our deepest thanks and appreciation to everyone who helped make the tenth anniversary a huge success.”

Mr. Warren Diamond, Rumson and Ms. Krista Olsen-Dibsie, Colts Neck

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THE CM INTERVIEW

NATIONAL POLITICAL REPORTER OLIVIA NUZZI AT A GLANCE Monmouth County native Olivia Nuzzi, a national political reporter, has weathered many a political storm and come through with both feet planted firmly on the ground.

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In fact, at 23, Nuzzi has already handled “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of politics with an impressive determination to write what she sees.

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think to pursue any career where your work is for public consumption you have to be somewhat masochistic, because you will inevitably have critics. I assume psychologically healthy people would not be interested in laboring over something only to have it torn apart by people on Twitter, but political journalists seem to thrive on that sort of conflict,” said Nuzzi.

More Monmouth Musings, a news website. “I always liked to write and when I became obsessed with politics, after Governor McGreevey resigned, it seemed natural to write about politics.

I thought perhaps I would become a speechwriter or work in political communications, but I think I was too skeptical for either of those professions.

I could never be earnest enough to work for a candidate or political cause.”

Nuzzi grew up in Red Bank, NJ and attended River Plaza Elementary School, Thompson Middle School, and Middletown South High School.

“I left Middletown South to study independently and graduated in 2012.

While in high school, I mostly kept to myself. I read a lot and watched the news.” During high school, Nuzzi wrote for The TriCity News and for

While attending Fordham University, Nuzzi had been freelancing for New York Magazine and Politico Magazine, as well as what she termed “a vaguely satirical print publication called NSFWCorp.” She majored in political science but left after a few semesters to join The Daily Beast full time. “I didn’t much like attending college and I guess time will tell if

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leaving to work as a journalist was a smart decision,” she noted.

Nuzzi started freelancing for The Daily Beast in the winter of 2014, and joined them full time in March 2014.

The Daily Beast is an American news reporting and opinion website focusing on politics and pop culture that started up in 2008. “I love magazine journalism, but I also have a high metabolism for news, so The Daily Beast is the ideal place to be able to write freely in my style on a daily basis about breaking political stories. I think it’s the ideal place to be for 2016, because we value honesty over faux objectivity, which makes us well-suited to cover Donald Trump, who is the biggest political story certainly of my lifetime. A lot of organizations seem to be struggling to cover him because they are trying to

Nuzzi interviewing Donald Trump at a Republican conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. in 2015.

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Outside of her political writing career, Nuzzi said she doesn’t have a lot of hobbies. “I pretty much either produce or consume journalism constantly.” She has thought of pursuing another type of writing at some point. “I’ve thought about writing for television – perhaps one day!” she said.

As for what the future holds for Nuzzi, she said, “Assuming we’re not all living in Trump-branded camps come January, I plan to keep on covering politics. I would probably cover the camps, too, though.”

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Over 200 Guests Celebrate Inaugural

A Taste for Homes Event

LEFT TO RIGHT Laura Lella Smith, Director of HFH Monmouth; Nancy Doran, President of HFH Monmouth; Beverly Lawrence, Volunteer of the Year; Kristine Novakowski, The WRAT Community Partner; Kimberly Stulb, T & M Associates Corporate Citizen; Ray Gabler, Executive Director HFH Monmouth.

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ON MAY 16, 2016, over 230 guests celebrated Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County’s inaugural A Taste for Homes Food & Wine event at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. The event featured 26 restaurants and vendors from across Monmouth County. The event culminated with awards to T&M Associates of Middletown for the Corporate Citizen Award; the WRAT 95.9 of Belmar as the Community Partner Award; and Volunteer of the Year awardee Beverly Lawrence of Fair Haven.

The gathering was a celebration of the impact and difference that volunteers and companies make to provide people in the community with a decent place to live. The largest annual fundraiser for the organization, all proceeds for the event will help support the mission of Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County to build communities, homes and hope.

The restaurants and vendors that were showcased were: Ama Ristorante, Angelica’s Restaurant, Anna’s Italian Kitchen, B2 Bistro and Bar, Booskerdoo, Danny’s Steakhouse, Dive Coastal Bar and Food Joint, Firebirds, Fox Hollow Winery, Kitch Organic, Langosta Lounge, Lil Cutie Pops, Local Smoke BBQ, Nothing

Bundt Cakes, Purity Vodka, Robinson’s Ale House, Shore Point Distributors, Teak Restaurant, The Bistro At Red Bank, The Cheese Cave, The Danish Café, The Spice And Tea Exchange, The Tasting Room & Faustini Wines, The Lusty Lobster, Waypoint 622, Yvonne’s. The music for the evening was presented by the Charlie Clarke Trio and added a touch of elegance to the event.

In conjunction with this event, Habitat also participated in the Ocean First Foundation’s 20th Anniversary special Charity Challenge. As of May 18, the organization raised over $64,000 for the House that Youth Built Project, a collaboration of the Long Branch High School and area schools. The project is currently underway in Long Branch.

“Our growth over the last three years has been tremendous. An event like A Taste for Homes, is just one way we can share the impact of our work with the larger community. This event also allows us to celebrate the contributions of the companies and individuals that are so critical to our mission,” said Ray Gabler, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County.

Little Silver Garden Club Inducts New Officers;

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The Little Silver Garden Club held its annual luncheon on May 12, 2016 at the home of member Cindy Webster. Officers for the coming year were inducted and awards and recognitions were given out.

Officers for the year beginning in September 2016 will be: President, Katharine McCleary; Vice President, Diane Primavera; Recording Secretary, Betty Apostolacus; Corresponding Secretary, Lola Murphy; and Treasurer, Frances Joyce.

Those recognized for their floral design awards during the year were: Advanced Floral Design, Liz Hanson; Intermediate Floral Design, Ruth

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Spencer, Novice Floral Design, Jen Renna. The President’s Award for overall contributions to the club went to Joan Cichalski.

The Club beautified Little Silver local points of interest in late May – Friendship Garden at Memorial Park, the Library, and the window boxes at the train station. The Club’s members will weed and water the sites throughout the summer and fall.

The Club will resume regular meetings in September. New members are welcome! For information, contact Club president Katharine McCleary at 732.747.4891.

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“LINCROFT EATS”, Lincroft Village Green Association’s Food Truck Fest, is sure to bring excitement to music lovers, foodies, and craft fair fans from across the area. The event will be held Friday, June 17, 2016 from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. and will feature live music, popular gourmet food trucks, art and craft vendors, and family-friendly games and activities.

Live music will be performed by great local talent.

Downstream, a young band whose members include the Carlson brothers of Lincroft, as well as fellow Middletown musicians, will start jammin’ at 4:30 p.m. with some great rock hits. The headliner for the night is Not-On-Call, a nine musician band started by local physicians who are taking a break from their hectic careers to share their passion for music. These cardiac specialists will get our hearts pumping with classic rock covers starting at 6:00 p.m.

Foodies will love the food truck line-up featuring these favorites: Oink & Moo, Empanada Guy, One Potato Two, Luke’s Lobster, Outslider, Cow and the Curd, Cupcake Carnivale, Waffle de Lys, Cold Stone Creamery, Red Light Coffee and Espresso Bar and more.

For those who crave creativity and art, there will be several arts and crafts vendors. Whether it’s paintings or pottery, jewelry, aromatherapy or bakeware, there will be something interesting for the arts and crafts fan. There will be family-friendly activities, such as games and face-painting for youngsters and young-at-heart.

Admission is $2, children (12 and under) are free. The food and fun will happen in Parking Lot 1, located near the Monmouth Museum with ample parking available. Bring a beach chair and relax on the beautiful grounds of Brookdale Community College, located at 765 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft.

The LVGA is a civic organization dedicated to quality of life issues in the village. The civic association is holding this community event to raise money for its general fund. The general fund supports free community events held at the Lincroft Green, park improvements, and the newly established Community Scholarship. For more information about the LVGA and "Lincroft Eats", go to www.lincroftvillagegreen.org, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @lincroft_village_ green.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! ...What a warm thought On June 25, 2016, the Little Silver Charitable Foundation will be hosting the inaugural “Little Silver Day” from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. This community event will be catered by Little Silver’s own - Sickles Market, The Turning Point and The Little Silver Seafood Company. There will be an endless amount of kid’s activities and games for the youngsters, as well as attractions for all of the adults. Shore Point Distributors will be supplying the event with their beer truck, the American Water Company has committed their puddle truck (which serves water), and the Little Silver ACME location will be supplying the soft drinks. A full lineup of very talented musicians with ties to Little Silver are set to entertain the crowd on the Little Silver Day stage. Pat Guardano, Dave McCarthy, Rick Dill, The Stone Bullets, Tim McLoone & The Shirley’s, and The Haven are all ready to rock n’ roll!

The conclusion of the evening will be capped off by a spectacular lightshow that will illuminate the night sky for all ages to enjoy.

New Jersey Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, McLoone’s Restaurants, and J&S Stark Billing & Consulting, Inc. have already all stepped up to sponsor the Little Silver Day apparel. Many sponsorship levels are still available for businesses, families, and individuals interested in getting involved with this community event. All sponsors will receive recognition for their involvement, as well as free Little Silver Day food and drink tickets.

Event coordinator, Rick Brandt said, “It has been tremendous to see how much support we have received in such a short period of time and we need to keep building on it.” He went on to say, “It will take a community effort to pull off the best event this community has ever seen.”

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS Festivals, Live Music, Fire Works & So Much More!

39TH ANNUAL BAYSHORE GREEK FEST JUNE 9 THROUGH JUNE 12, 2016 OPA! Experience what it is like to be Greek for a day in Holmdel at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy great good, live entertainment, watch performances by traditionally dressed youth dancers, and more. Visit www. greekfestivalholmdel.com..

FAIR HAVEN DAY JUNE 11, 2016 Sponsored by the Foundation of Fair Haven, a day of great music, delicious food and drinks with several events throughout the day for young and old. Visit www. foundationoffairhaven.org.

46TH ANNUAL IRISH FESTIVAL JUNE 12, 2016 Come celebrate your inner Irish on a day where everyone has a little bit of Ireland in them! Enjoy a beautiful day of live Thoroughbred racing highlighted by Irish step dancing,

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FREE SANDY HOOK BEACH CONCERTS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT STARTING JUNE 15, 2016 End hump day with your beach chair and friends at Beach E - 6:00 p.m. for a free summer concert. First up is The Nerds, followed by The Weeklings (6/22), Matt O’Ree Band (6/29).

Tim McLoone & The Shirleys (7/6), Bob Bandiera Band (7/13), Sensational Soul Cruisers (7/20), The Carl Gentry Band (7/27), Rip Tide (8/10) and Jobananno and the Godsons of Soul (8/17). Visit w w w. s and y hook foundation . com.

LINCROFT EATS FOOD TRUCK FEST JUNE 17, 2016 From 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, featuring art and craft vendors, live music, familyfriendly games and activities with popular gourmet food trucks!

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SAINT LEO THE GREAT PARISH ANNUAL CARNIVAL JUNE 20 THROUGH JUNE 25 Food, rides, friends! Come out with the family for a fabulous time. Open from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Bracelet Nights are Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday.

Visit www.stleothegreat.com LITTLE SILVER DAY JUNE 25, 2016 Hosted by the Little Silver Charitable Foundation, a community event catered by local businesses, kid’s activities and games, as well as attractions for adults. Live music! Visit www. littlesilverfoundation.com.

5TH ANNUAL TASTE OF HIGHLANDS JUNE 25, 2016 Sample scrumptious food and cocktails from nearly 20 Highlands establishments.

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WINE & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL JUNE 25 & JUNE 26, 2016 It’s a weekend filled with wine and chocolate... do we need to say more?! New Jersey’s finest wineries, the best local chocolatiers and dessert vendors, live music and fun for the whole family all weekend long. Visit www.monmouthpark. com.

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS ANNUAL FIREMAN’S FAIR JUNE 28 THROUGH JULY 2, 2016 Proudly presenting five nights of games, rides, a large food court and tons of family fun for all ages. Fireworks and bracelet on specific nights. Visit www.ahnj. com.

COLTS NECK FIREWORKS JULY 3, 2016 Fireworks at Bucks Mill Recreation Area, Dusk. A funfilled family event, complete with hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, Italian Ice, music from the Two River Band and a barbershop quartet – there’s something for everyone! Spend the entire evening there - gates open at 6:00 p.m.! Admission is free.

OCEANFEST AT LONG BRANCH JULY 4, 2016 From 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. – come to the biggest seasonal event on the Jersey Shore — in fact, it’s the biggest Independence Day celebration anywhere in New Jersey. A smorgasbord of food vendors, crafts, fireworks at 9:00 p.m., too much to list! Visit www. oceanfestnj.com ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS FIREMAN’S FAIR JULY 5 THROUGH JULY 9, 2016 The fair opens nightly at Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor and features rides, games, prize giveaways and a large food court with local food vendors.

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It was, argued, no different than a business contract, a real of our reputation for being unafraid of estate legal contract, or an employment contract. other Two adults, with challenges that may overwhelm lawyers. the assistance of independent counsel, made a deal. The When a client brings his or her case to us terms were clear. It should be enforced. it isMrs. generally because our reputation for Quinn argued that,ofalthough the agreement said alimony would terminate cohabitation, it professional advocacy, ourupon experience, and really didn’t mean that. She argued that the cohabitation our commitment to our founding principles. provision only triggered the court’s economic analysis and that, at worst, alimony should be suspended during lawyers are and members many theFirm term of cohabitation reinstated ofwhen her relationship ended. organizations, (By the time the case reached the professional including Supreme Court her relationship had, indeed, ended.) of the prestigious American Academy Mr. Quinn won, by a 4-2 vote of the justices. A deal is Matrimonial Lawyers and the International a deal. The moral of the story – be careful what you agree to. Your agreement is very likely to be enforced.

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Inaugural Run The Hook Race Attracted Thousands of Runners Funds raised to help clean up the Navesink River Over 1,100 runners participated in the inaugural race, Run The Hook, on May 15, 2016 at one of Jersey Shore’s most iconic areas, Sandy Hook, organized by Joey Garofalo of Tinton Falls and Daragh Kneeshaw of Keyport. This race looked to start a local tradition and improve quality of ocean water – as all the funds raised benefitted Clean Ocean Action, a local charity with a mission to improve and protect the water quality of the oceans along New Jersey and New York coastlines, and in particular, will help fund a new project to clean up the Navesink River (which has recently seen an expansion of the prohibited area for paddlers, swimmers, and fisherman due to deteriorating water quality).

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Maria Ricciardi and her son Joseph Zuppa in front of Monmouth University Library in West Long Branch, NJ – the Collegic Nav APP located them as seen by the blue dot on the map.

MONMOUTH COUNTY RESIDENTS Create APP for College Students Story Susan Murphy

Longtime Colts Neck residents Maria Ricciardi and her son Joseph Zuppa have created a Navigational Application that gives college students an easy and safe way to navigate around college campuses. Now, there is an answer to a student’s question, “How can I possibly find my way around this huge campus?” The answer is, “There’s an app for that!”

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Twenty-year-old Joseph Zuppa, a 2013 graduate of Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, is attending Rutgers in New Brunswick as an IT major. Joseph was a transfer student to the college and had no idea how to get around the campus.

One night he called his mother to say, This mother and son team created “I have a great idea. Let’s come up Collegic Nav, a friendly mobile applica- with an app for students that are tion that allows users to receive directions going to college that will show from their current location to their desired them how to get around campus destination, even destinations located on just by using their phone.” And,

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as they say, the rest is history! The app took one year to create and Maria noted, “We came up with the name by relating it to college students and nav for directions to get them around campus.”

Collegic Nav offers multiple features that include a search button with campus names and it provides the distance and estimated time of arrival. The pathway will highlight the travel route as well as food icons to restaurants and coffee shops, with hours of operation along the way. If you travel often to certain destinations, Collegic Nav stores multiple locations for frequent use and included along with the destination is a complete detailed description of the location. Additional benefits of this application include a blue light phone box locator, which is a safeguard feature for extra protection and emergencies that shows nearby blue light phone box locations. “As a parent of a student, I’m concerned for my son’s schooling and safety. I wanted to design an app that would be able to address both concerns and make it a desired tool for the students,” explained Maria.

As the Collegic Nav website states, this app can be your personal tour guide to college campuses. It is user-friendly and will also assist parents or friends coming for a visit to easily locate the many great places on campus. It is also perfect for staff and faculty. Maria and Joseph said the feedback from students and parents has been fantastic. “Comments such as, ‘what a great idea’ and ‘when can I start using it’ are very common. Students love it since most college campuses are expansive and confusing. Now they will be able to find locations on their campuses in an easy and safe way. Even the staff loves it!”

Currently, the featured school campuses for the Collegic Nav app are Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ; Hofstra University, Long Island, NY; Monmouth University, Monmouth County/West Long Branch, NJ; Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ; and James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. A few of the many colleges listed as “coming soon” on the website include Princeton University; Kean University; Rowan University; and Montclair State University. “Schools are being worked on everyday and they will be out as soon as possible. We take requests to add schools directly on our website under ‘notify me now’,” said Maria.

Collegic Nav is a valuable mobile application that is convenient and easy to use and it is easy to download from the Apple store on your phone, Android will be coming soon. For more details on its features and to learn how to use Collegic Nav, visit www.collegicnav.com. For further information, email collegicnav@gmail.com.

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Left to right: JLMC Sustainer Members: Claire Lonegan, Susan Ricker, Laura Oncea, Roseann Paone, Gail Van Winkle, Laura Wallach, Terry Blake, Geralyn Behring, Barbara Etter, Rosemary Courtney Knowlton (guest), and Jane Cozzolino

Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Car Show The 8th Annual Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce Car Show will take place on June 18, 2016. The show will open at noon and close at 5:00 p.m. Registration for exhibitors is 10:00 a.m. to noon. This popular event is fun for the whole family but is especially exciting for the classic car buff. The rain date is Saturday, June 25, 2016. This “Family Friendly” event will be held along First Avenue, off Route 36 in “Downtown” Atlantic Highlands. Many classic and vintage automobiles and trucks will be featured.

There will be live music, with one stage near Center Avenue and the other stage located in Veteran’s Park. Don’t be surprised if other entertainment is offered up and down the block as well!

To add to the festive atmosphere, there will be handcrafters and an automotive related market in Veteran’s Park. All the town’s shops will be open and will be happy to show all that they have to offer. Be sure to stay for dinner and discover why Atlantic Highlands is fast becoming a dining destination.

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Left to right: Lindsay Flanagan, Heidi Sheehan, Cathy Indelicato (JLMC Treasurer), Kim Kennedy (JLMC Nominating/Placement Chair), Vicky Burk (in front), Kelly Boyer, Jenny Baxter, Lisa Walsh (JLMC Member-at-Large) and Stephanie Brannagan (JLMC incoming Nominating/Placement Chair).

JLMC Holds Spring into Summer Party The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) held its Spring into Summer Party on May 14, 2016 at the picturesque Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club in Oceanport.

With the support of the event’s corporate sponsors: Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, Lauren Porter/Edward Jones, Geralyn Behring/Gloria Nilson, this year’s event featured fabulous views, live music, great food and games. New to this year’s fundraiser was a cornhole tournament and carnival style games including a wine pull and wheel of fortune. In addition to the fun games, there was a chance auction filled with themed baskets like dining out and pampering, as well as a fully loaded silent auction featuring jewelry from Golden Goose and Tiffany & Co., a lobster bake compliments of Lusty Lobster, Jets and Giants tickets and handbags from Proenza Schouler and Chloe, to name a few.

This casual party was a great way to celebrate an accomplished league year and to raise funds for the JLMC’s community focus on Inspiring Young Girls to Become Confident Women. The JLMC’s service-learning initiative Growing Inspired Responsible Leaders Summit (G.I.R.L.S.) focuses on building developmental assets like self-confidence and respect for others in middleschool-aged girls, while engaging them in community service to meet learning objectives and raise their awareness of real-world issues. The JLMC remains true to their mission as an education and training organization providing JLMC members, community leaders and girls with relevant and impactful educational opportunities to better themselves and our community.

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Bat t l ing Bac t eri a in t he N av e sink :

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Fair Haven Teens Have a Plan

Noah Tucker (left) and Tyler Lubin are taking care of business to save the Navesink River.

The darker areas symbolize where the contamination is the worst. This map, measured three hours after rainfall, helps pinpoint the areas where there is the most fecal waste being washed into the river.

BOATING, FISHING, AND CRABBING—all are familiar activities along the Navesink River. But these summertime staples are being threatened by human fecal matter that is entering the river from storm sewers after it rains. Tyler Lubin and Noah Tucker are juniors at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School who have devised a plan to prevent fecal matter from entering the Navesink. The determined 17-year-olds have been researching this issue since February, when they first learned about its severity.

Lubin says that both he and Tucker enjoy fishing and crabbing in the river, and he received an article from his friend that explained how the water quality was worsening. He said that 500 acres along the river was recently downgraded to “prohibited” status for shellfishing. “We realized that this probably means that we shouldn’t be eating the fish that feed on the bottom of the river either, so we wanted to do something to help it,” Lubin says.

Just as it has for other locals, the Navesink has become a favorite spot for the boys’ families. Tucker says that his mother likes to take his two dogs down to the river for a swim, but when she found out about the problem, she decided she wouldn’t keep bringing the dogs to play in the river.

Lubin explains that the duo began their research by educating themselves about fecal coliform bacteria and then looking into similar cases to see how others have approached the problem. He also says that they looked at reports to see when the bacteria was highest in the river—they discovered it was the highest in the summer and also right after a rain storm.

“So we figure,” Lubin says, “Possibly, that the bacteria is getting into the river due to the water supply.”

The teens learned from their online research that a possible solution to this problem are devices that filter the water that enters storm drains, called “‘filter socks.” They found filter socks that were specifically for fecal contamination—Filtrexx enviroSoxx with BactoLoxx. They attach to sewers so that any water entering the sewer would be filtered. The BactoLoxx agent that would be added to the filter socks increases the collection of the bacteria from an average of 72% to 99%, according to Lubin.

The filter socks have not yet been installed by Tucker and Lubin, but they are gearing up for it to happen soon. They’ve set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to buy the filter socks, and they are slightly more than $1000 away from their goal of $6500 (as of May 25). Once they reach that goal, they will be able to install about 100 filters. If they end up raising more money, they will just continue buying and installing filters. Approval from Rumson and Fair Haven is also needed before they can be installed, but the boys are confident that they will be allowed to go forth with their plan. Tucker’s rowing coach, Chris Seslar, is also a marine biologist and is helping them get approval. The pair has also spoken with Kyle Clonan, a staff advisor for the Monmouth County Division of Planning. “He [Clonan] basically

gave us a plan and he guided us in the right direction of how to get approval from each town so we think we will be able to do it,” says Tucker. Lubin has also been in contact with a representative from Filtrexx, whom Lubin says is supportive of the project and is willing to help them find the best filters for the best locations so they won’t be in the way of traffic on the street.

Once the filters are put into place, their efficacy will be measured by how much fecal coliform bacteria is found in the river. Tucker and Lubin said that they’re going to measure the levels before and after a rainstorm, and compare the results to levels from before the filters were installed. Lubin says that even though there is fecal coliform bacteria in there river right now, the real problem is that it keeps getting replenished from the runoff from the sewers.

“If it stopped getting replenished, the river would fix itself,” says Tucker. “The problem is that every time it rains, more of this contamination is washed into the river.”

Seslar, who is beginning a Master’s degree this fall in the areas of marine and environmental biology and public policy, has spoken with Tucker about possible issues they might run into when implementing the filters. He has also given him advice on how to go about overcoming them. “I believe the project has very serious potential to, at the very least, make people question our practices when it comes to how we treat the environment,” he said. Seslar also noted that these filters have been implemented successfully in other towns, and with further research and the aid of surrounding communities, this technology could be used in the near future to control pollutants that enter the Navesink from various sources. He also believes the project has the potential to branch out to other sectors of water quality, such as eutrophication from fertilizer runoff.

The duo believes the source of the contamination is coming from farther down the river in the Red Bank and Middletown areas, but they are collecting funds in the general area of Rumson and Fair Haven because they feel the fecal matter in the water has become their problem. Tucker says that because they use the river for fun in the summer, the contamination is affecting their activities.

The students’ futures are looking bright. Tucker hopes to major in environmental studies in college, and Lubin wants to study business and economics, though he says he’s not quite sure what he wants to do in life. “Once we get the funds we need, this project is really going to take off, so from there maybe if I find a great liking in this, you never know,” hints Lubin.

Seslar describes the duo as “selfless”, and says that they are in a position where they can truly make changes to better the environment. “The health of our rivers and communities is a very serious issue that is being addressed by professional scientists,” says Seslar. “Sometimes, however, it takes the involvement of young community members to draw attention to such an issue.”

RFH therapy dog Violet gets to know staff member/handler Victoria Vaughan, with whom she will reside.

AN ADORABLE “GOLDEN-DOODLE” headed to class at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School on May 16, 2016.

Violet, a golden retriever/poodle mix born on March 7, 2016, will serve as a therapy dog for students in the Multiply Disabled (MD) program. The MD program features a self-contained classroom for students who require special education and related services.

Board of Education members Liz Waters and Annie McGinty organized the purchase, made possible by contributions from private donors. Private donations will continue to be used for training and additional items as needed.

Interest in a therapy dog for RFH students was sparked when Principal Dr. Tracy Handerhan, Vice Principal Stephen Sarles, and Supervisor of Special Services Carol Krsyzckowski attended a presentation about the Highlands School therapy

dog, Hudson. The group was extremely impressed and shared the information with other staff members. Soon after, a visit by local therapy dog “Savannah” and her handler Pamela Marcellus was arranged by teacher Jennifer Dellett and Instructional Aide Victoria Vaughan.

“Savannah’s visit to the classroom at RFH went extremely well,” said Dellett.

“Students who had never read aloud were suddenly volunteering to read poetry and short stories.”

“Savannah created a level of comfort that could arguably come only from a therapy dog.”

Violet arrived “home” May 13, 2016 to the residence of Vaughan, who volunteered to serve as staff member/handler. Next up is Violet’s training – consisting of puppy school, good citizen school, and therapy dog school.

Violet will be a daily presence in the MD

RFH Purchases Therapy Dog to Enhance Student Life and Learning classroom, where students will work with their teachers and the handler to help care for her and take ownership – promoting independence and life skills. The dog will also foster a comfortable and therapeutic environment in which students – for example, at-risk readers – can enhance their learning skills.

Krsyzckowski notes that the introduction of a therapy dog will greatly benefit not only the MD students but the rest of the RFH population as well.

“Extensive research has found that a therapy dog increases mental stimulation, acceptance, and empathy along with countless other benefits,” she said.

“Therapy dogs have been shown to enhance personal well-being, achievement, and overall happiness.”

“A therapy dog can positively impact every person it comes into contact with.”

Rumson Schools Teamed Up for Environmental Awareness THE RUMSON SCHOOL DISTRICT was excited to be involved in Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School’s Environmental Springfest. The day was dedicated to sharing information on the environment mixed in with lots of fun! Live music, eco-friendly vendors, food, along with informational booths, rounded out the festival.

The event helped people gain knowledge to make environmentally responsible choices that will hopefully move to positive actions.

Deane-Porter’s Art Enrichment class, taught by Mrs. Robin Yaeger, painted butterflies, dragonflies and owls on newspaper canvases that they had created. The bright colors and designs were eye catching to an environmentally crafted scene.

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Their work was creative and inspiring to all.

The Rumson School District is proud to be part of the Sustainable Jersey School Initiative. The initiative strives to create greener schools where resources are conserved. We learn and teach the steps that students, staff, and the community can take to move towards a brighter future for our planet, one school at a time. The efforts of our district towards this initiative, includes awareness and the artwork displayed, was a glimpse of many contributions to come.

The students’ artwork can motivate others to look at recyclables in a different way and reuse items they may have otherwise thrown away. It may even inspire people to create art using recyclables.

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This huge undertaking has recently involved writing a self-published book on the subject, “The Informed Health Plan Act of 2017”, which outlines a feasible re-work of the healthcare delivery system in America. With no political affiliations, completely self-funded, this is a massive undertaking! After dedicating his life to medicine, he is now taking on the legislators to attempt to change the entire system of doctors, hospitals, billing, government and insurance companies to make the patient the main priority.

The wide sweeping developments in the U.S. healthcare system are what compelled Dr. Dennis to author in its entirety. This proposal refutes the assumption that the American consumers are too stupid and incapable of actively participating in their own medical decisions. Dr. Dennis is convinced that the exact opposite is true. This work is a testament to that truth. If adopted, this proposal will harness individuals proven capabilities to assess value and quality in the deployment of their healthcare dollar just as they do in every other interaction.

This normally, private, well respected doctor has now put himself out there on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram for the world to see - quite a transformation!

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RBR Student Athletes Commit to Continue Their Education and Athletic Careers

While there is an official fall and winter signing day for Division I athletes, many other student athletes wait until May to decide where they wish to continue their education and athletic careers. Red Bank Regional High School student athletes who committed to continue their education and athletic careers in May are pictured Left to right, back row: Ricky Wild, Belmar, football (St. Anselm College); Jacob Curtis, Little Silver, Men’s Soccer (Monmouth University); Andrew DeRose, Shrewsbury, Men’s Outdoor Track (Rochester Institute of Technology); Tom Hinz, Allenhurst, wrestling (SUNY Cortland); Brian Fagan, Little Silver, Men’s Lacrosse (Pace University); Michael Calao, Little Silver, Men’s Soccer (Loyola University); Righteon Johnson, Red Bank, Football (Kean University); Front Row: Victoria Pierce, Shrewsbury, Rowing (College of the Holy Cross); Rachel Weir, Neptune City, Women’s Soccer (Penn State- Brandywine); Shea Cody, Shrewsbury, Women’s Cross Country (Pace University); and Katie Peter, Avon, Field Hockey (Endicott College). Not pictured is Ryan Gilmartin, Little Silver, Men’s Lacrosse (Mt. Saint Mary’s College).

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RFH “Home Run Derby” Raises Over $3,000 for “Change A Life Uganda” The first annual “Home Run Derby” was held at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School on April 30, 2016. Organized by Global Women Empowerment and the RFH baseball teams, the event raised over $3,000 for “Change A Life Uganda.”

Students and community members competed in age divisions for those six years old through adult, and trophies were distributed to the top scorers in each division. High schoolers receiving trophies included Madison Maguire, while Bill Brindise won in the adult division. The “Home Run Derby” also featured items for sale made by Ugandan women, with proceeds benefitting Change A Life Uganda – a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families through quality education, healthcare, and income-generating programs.

“A great time was had by all, and we were so excited and grateful to raise a large donation for such a worthy cause,” said Global Women Empowerment Co-Advisor and RFH English teacher Hilary Strauch.

Co-Advisor and English Teacher Alexis Marinov said, “We would like to congratulate all of the participants and we are really looking forward to next year.”

Global Women Empowerment student officers are Claire Caroli, Taylor Glassman, Madison Maguire, Kiley Pearman, Shoshanna Swell, Kelsey Swikart, and Avery Wall.

Coaches Kevin James (Varsity) and Alex Componile (Freshman) organized the participation of RFH baseball team members in the event.

For more information on Change A Life Uganda, visit changealifeuganda.org.

RFH students selling handmade items to benefit Change A Life Uganda during the first annual Home Run Derby are, from left, Kelsey Swikart, Lily Albainy, Careena Menzel, and Meghan Kennedy.

The first annual Home Run Derby fundraiser for Change A Life Uganda, hosted by the RFH baseball teams and the Global Women Empowerment student organization, raised over $3,000.

Rumson Schools Celebrate Arbor Day with Legacy Project and Ceremony

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expanded to encompass all grades. he Rumson School District celebrated Arbor Day with the initiation “I would like to thank Dr. Bormann and the Rumson School District for of a Legacy Project as well as a ceremony held at Deane Porter supporting our efforts in this way,” Barrett said as he addressed the crowd.

School on the morning of April 29, 2016.

Mayor Ekdahl noted in his remarks that the Borough of Rumson has “A school serves as a pillar of a community, and the Rumson been designated as “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day FoundaSchool District is working to fulfill that duty in many ways,” said Rumson School Superintendent Dr. John E. Bormann in his opening remarks. “To- tion for 12 of the past 14 years.

Following a dramatic reading of day is an example – We gather the poem “Trees of the Fragrant Forhere due to the efforts of a partest” by a fifth-grade group, two repnership among the school, Student resentatives from each of the classes Government Association, PTO, the that raised the most funds participatBorough, Shade Tree Commission, ed in the ceremonial planting of a and community members to help tree on the school grounds. students contribute to their commu“There are many reasons to plant nity by planting trees to commemoa tree, and for our students one of rate Arbor Day.” those was to foster a sense of comFor the Legacy Project, students munity and responsibility,” said Borin grades Pre-K through eight parmann. “We thank our students for ticipated in a “Bucks for Barks” taking on this responsibility with enfundraiser organized by the Student thusiasm by raising ‘Bucks for Barks’ Government Association. Donations totaling $6,281.00 were used to Forrestdale School fifth graders perform a dramatic reading and we thank many others for their contributions.” purchase trees that were planted on In addition to the PTO, Shade Tree the school grounds by students in of the poem “Trees of the Fragrant Forest.”

Commission, SGA, and the school each grade level. community, the Arbor Day Legacy Project was made possible by the genThe April 29th Arbor Day celebration was attended by all students in erosity of Rysers Landscape Supply, Diehl Landscape & Design, and T. Pre-K and Kindergarten, two student representatives from each first through Burke Honnold Landscaping. third grade class, and Student Government Officers as well as Homeroom Dr. Bormann also expressed gratitude to Liz and Craig Shivers, whose Representatives from grades four through eight.

Dignitaries on hand included Rumson Borough Mayor John Ekdahl, Rum- daughter Lita is in the fifth grade at Deane Porter School, for the donation of a Norway Spruce tree. “It had been our Christmas tree, and we son Borough Shade Tree Commission Chairman Stephen Barrett, and watered it regularly and kept it in good shape for planting,” said Craig Board of Education members. In the interest of involving more students Shivers. “It’s been planted in front of Forrestdale School, so now we can in the celebration of Arbor Day, Barrett had suggested to Dr. Bormann visit the grounds and watch it grow.” that the longtime tradition of activities for Kindergarten students should be

The 7th annual Kids Triathlon for Bob Kelleher will be held on June 12, 2016 at Victory Park in Rumson.

Exercising, having fun with the kids and helping others to reach their goals and potential are all part of Bob Kelleher’s legacy and the spirit in which this race has been founded. The Kids Tri for Bob Kelleher is the first kids triathlon to be held Two race categories: at Victory Park in Rumson. It will be held in memory of Bob Kelleher, a Rumson resident who passed away unexpected9 to 14 year olds: ly in July 2009. This event is particularly 150-yard swim, 4-mile bike and 1-mile run appropriate to honor Bob, as it conveys (starting at 7:45 a.m.) some of the passions that were so much a part of his daily life. To name a few, Bob 8 and under: was an avid Triathlete, participated in nu75-yard swim, 2.25-mile bike and ½ mile run merous local races and completed three “IronMan” Competitions in Lake Placid, NY. (starting around 8:15 a.m.)

Another important passion of Bob’s was his enthusiasm for volunteering. He regularly coached his son and local children in several Rumson Recreation sports.

When Bob passed away he was the Captain of the Rumson First Aid Squad, where he had been an active volunteer since 2003. The proceeds for this race will be donated to The Rumson First Aid Squad and Rumson Recreation Program.

Space is limited, for more information and to register, visit www.RaceForum. com/KidsTri today. Race fee is $45.

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Fair Haven School District Selects Sean McNeil as Superintendent

On May 3, 2016, the Fair Haven Board of Education voted to appoint Sean McNeil, current Principal at the Port Monmouth School in Middletown, as the district’s Superintendent. McNeil’s official start date is July 1, 2016.

McNeil’s appointment marks the culmination of a lengthy and intensive search process begun in late December 2015. The Fair Haven Board of Education search was ultimately conducted by the Board Attorney and resulted in the submission of 37 resumes from in and out of state. After board members conducted rounds of interviews with selected candidates – keeping in mind input solicited from the school community, teachers, and the entire administrative team – one individual truly stood out.

“Our school community told us they wanted a true educational leader – a good communicator with experience in the classroom, who is trustworthy, honest, fair, approachable, genuine, strong, and a good listener,” said Board of Education President Bruce Padula. “Using the community’s input, the Board came to a consensus on Sean McNeil.”

“I am proud to support Sean and welcome him to the Fair Haven School District. Together, with him at the helm, we are better!”

Padula noted that, prior to commencing the interview process, McNeil attended a Fair Haven School District Board of Education Meeting. “He wanted to check us out before we checked him out,” he said.

Newly appointed Superintendent Sean McNeil celebrates by sharing cake with Fair Haven students.

McNeil also served as a lead adminisConversely, Fair Haven School District Board of Education members observed and trator in the development of a new defelt the positive energy and warmth present partmentalized approach to elementary inin the Port Monmouth School during a site struction for fourth and fifth grade students.

The approach has since been adopted in visit when McNeil was being considered.

“The children were drawn to Sean like a all 12 elementary schools. Additionally, he magnet,” said Padula. “It was obvious that spearheaded the implementation of the rehe knew and loved the parents, students, search-based wellness initiative -- Healthy U CATCH program -- into all elementary and and staff – and they loved him in return.”

In the Middletown School District, Mc- middle schools to develop a new cross-curNeil served as a classroom teacher for six ricular approach to student wellness in edyears. He was then tapped as District-wide ucation.

And, on a weekly basis, he worked with Supervisor of Early Childhood Education and Autism Services, a position he held for and was part of an administrative team of 18 months before becoming Principal of nearly 40 individuals in one of the largest Port Monmouth Elementary School where K-12 districts in the State.

“My goal is to find a way to be an integral he has served for the past six years.

While serving as Supervisor, McNeil was part of this vibrant school community,” said tasked with and successfully launched a McNeil. “You have an incredible infrastrucfull-day Kindergarten program in all 12 ture, and I will do the best I can to make district schools in less than three months. sure that the schools are all they should be.

Additionally, he developed the first ever I promise that I will eat, sleep, and breathe district-wide Elementary Tech Challenge Fair Haven.”

Raised in Little Silver, McNeil resides in in which staff members incorporated new tech resources into their classroom instruc- Tinton Falls with his wife Lisa and their tion. Teachers shared what they had learned children, five-year-old Keira and three-yearby blogging about their experiences, and old Caden. students proudly presented their work to the community in a district-wide celebration.

Atlantic Highlands Farmers Market is OPEN It is that time of year again! Along with spring flowers comes the Atlantic Highlands weekly Farmers’ Market opening. This will be the Market’s ninth year in Atlantic Highlands and it will return to Veterans’ Park with more participants, entertainment and other surprises.

This year’s Farmers Market will have most of its regular vendors, along with some wonderful new sellers. There will be a variety of produce, flowers, teas and coffees, natural skin products, fresh breads, gluten free foods, vegan delicacies, ethnic specialties, honey, condiments, take out dishes, dried fruits and nuts, pickles, jellies and jams and much more. The market runs every Friday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., market closes October 7, 2016. If interested in being a food vendor for the 2016 Market season, please contact the Chamber at 732.872.8711.

Remember, support small towns and products grown or made in New Jersey - Shop Local! For further information about the Chamber and other upcoming activities, visit www.atlantichighlands.org.

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Bestselling Author Gordon Korman Visits Forrestdale School Speaking to his success as an author Learning about the creative process of through the years, Korman told the excita successful writer and being highly entered and attentive crowd that all stories “are tained were the orders of the day as New pretty much based on the question ‘what York Times bestselling author Gordon Korif?’” man visited sixth and seventh graders at “This applies to real-life stories as well as Forrestdale School on May 13, 2016. fiction,” he said. “Think about this – ‘what Like so many around the world, the Forif an ocean liner known as unsinkable restdale students and teachers have emstruck an iceberg and sank on her maiden braced Korman’s highly popular works for voyage?’” children and young adults. “Schooled” is “Whenever you experience a ‘writer’s part of the sixth grade reading curriculum, Bestselling author Gordon Korman answers block,’ think about the ‘what if’s’ of your and “No More Dead Dogs” is included in questions from Forrestdale students during his story.” the sixth grade summer reading list. visit to the school on May 13th.

Korman delighted the students by readKorman was just 13 when his first book ing aloud from his newest book “Slacker” – the result of a seventh grade English class assignment – was published after an editor at Scholastic as well as revealing plot details from his current project -- the third was impressed by his manuscript. “I was the student who collect- and final installment in his “Mastermind” series.

He also encouraged the students to perform research, become ed the Scholastic book orders for my class, and I included my manuscript in the envelope when I mailed it,” he said at his morn- keen observers, and choose topics carefully to improve their own ing assembly presentation. “After my first book was published, I writing. And Korman noted that while brainstorming is a very usewrote another manuscript partly to prove that I could do it again.” ful process, “you will most likely come up with 20 bad ideas be“After my second book was published, writing became a sum- fore you get the good one.”

“You never know where a great idea is going to come from, mer job, and then a part-time job, and then a full-time job.”

2016 marks Korman’s 40th year as a published writer. His 80- and a lot of mine come from the ‘did you ever notice’ moments in plus titles include “Slacker,” “Liar, Liar Pants on Fire,” “Ungifted,” my life,” he said. “For example, ‘No More Dead Dogs’ resulted and the highly popular “Swindle” series, as well as a series set from my observation that in most books about dogs written for aboard the ill-fated “Titanic.” Over 17.5 million copies of his young readers, the dog ends up dying.”

“Channel your inner stand-up comedian, and see where it books – many translated into other languages – are currently cirleads you.” culating worldwide.

Korman’s day-long visit, which was sponsored by the Rumson The Forrestdale sixth and seventh graders sported tie-dyed clothing in homage to the character of Capricorn “Cap” Ander- PTO, included lunch with the author for students chosen in classson in “Schooled,” who Korman described as “a 13-year-old room raffles as well as opportunities for photos with Korman and book signings. hippie who is also sort of a hermit.”

Fair Haven EDTeach Coach to be Honored for Transforming Learning in the Digital Age The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) recently announced its 2016 award winners, honoring individuals who are paving the way for connected learning. Each year, ISTE’s awards recognize individuals whose exemplary work provides a model for learning, teaching and leading in the digital age. Among the honorees is Chris Aviles, EDTech Coach for Fair Haven School District, who is recognized as an emerging leader for his achievement and leadership in implementing a variety of technology into the classroom. He documented his success (and sometime fails) of his evolving pedagogy and programs on his blog TechedUpTeacher. Now as the EDTech Coach he spends half the day amplifying the things his teachers are doing and working beside them to better use EDTech resources in the classroom, and the other half in the Innovation Labs – created as a spin on the K-8 makerspace, the lab focuses on Design and Engineering, Computer Science, and Digital Arts like podcasting and video editing.

Aviles and his fellow award winners will be honored at ISTE 2016, the world’s most comprehensive ed tech event to be held June 26-29, 2016 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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RBR Creative Writers Win Four National Awards and Over 120 Regional Honors in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

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ed Bank Regional (RBR) Creative Writing Majors in the Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VPA) once again earned a bounty of awards in the prestigious national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, which is sponsored by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Four students won national awards with Jordan Fleming of Red Bank winning a gold medal. Silver medals went to: Skylar Eber (Bradley Beach), Willow Martin (Little Silver), and Mya Nunnally (Red Bank). Selected students were invited with their teacher, Dr. Gretna Wilkinson, to attend the award ceremonies at Carnegie Hall on June 2, 2016. National Winners represent less than 1% of nearly 320,000 works of art and writing submitted. Student works are submitted from all over the nation. Gold medalist winners will have their work displayed at the National Exhibition at the New School Parsons School of Design, and Pratt Institute’s Pratt Manhattan Gallery from June 2 to 12, 2016.

Four RBR (VPA) Creative Writing Majors recently won coveted National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, distinguishing themselves as top student writers in the country.

Pictured with their teacher Dr. Gretna Wilkinson (center) are: Skylar Eber, Bradley Beach, (silver medal); Mya Nunnally, Red Bank (silver medal); Jordan Fleming, Red Bank (gold medal); and Willow Martin, Little Silver, (silver medal). The girls received their awards at Carnegie Hall in early June.

RBR students were also honored with many regional awards including 30 Gold Keys, 39 Silver Keys and 55 Honorable Mentions. All RBR’s talented authors and award winners are pictured with their teacher. They are: front row: Abby Decker, Emma Wright, Emma Gory, Hannah Nishiura, Skylar Eber; second row: Suubi Mondesir, Giulia Dostie,Liv Winnicki, Dr. Wilkinson, Desiree Marshall, Emily Lugos, Kiera Lee, Emily Rothberg, third row: Grace Cody, Izzy Halloran, Mya Nunnally, Meghan Pawlak, Ash Riegler, Belinda Bohrman, Alma Sanchez Hernandez, Gianna Aprezia, Nicolette Glen, Morgan Almasy, Jordan Flemming, Alex Sosa; back row: Aidan Lyons, Corbin Nielsen, Jay Izzo, Sam Zatorski, Abby Westgate, Gabby Amorelli, Willow Martin, Phoebe Carr.

Rumson Students Go Screen-Free for a Week!

During the first week of May, Forrestdale and Deane-Porter Schools recognized Screen-Free Week. Screen-Free Week is a nationwide event sponsored by Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and celebrated by schools, families, and other civic and community groups each year.

During Screen-Free Week, millions of children and adults pledge to be screen-free for at least one full day. Instead of watching TV or playing video games, children are encouraged to read, play, think, create, get physically active, and spend more time with friends and family.

Studies show that children who watch less TV are more likely to read well and to be physically fit. Turning off screens also allows for more family time. Each week, American children spend more time in front of a screen than they do in school!

This is the first year that Rumson has participated in Screen-Free Week and the event was spearheaded by the School Safety Team under the leadership of the School Counselors, Mrs. Jennifer Crow and Mrs. Jessica Piernik. The School Safety Team is also comprised of parents from the community, teachers, and admin-

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istrators. Throughout the week, school-wide announcements were made to promote participation. During Morning Meeting, students signed Pledge Cards and were encouraged to log their screen-free activities during the week to earn points for school-wide rewards.

The district provided students and their families with opportunities to participate in screen-free after school events including: preparing the schools for Paint the Town Pink and yoga, the Scholastic Book Fair Road Trip, and an evening concert featuring the Forrestdale Band and Choir.

Students were excited about the “old school” feel they got from participating. Ms. Kain’s 5th grade class had an entire screen-free instructional day as well as homework that did not require the use of an electronic device. Ms. Kain noted, “Students could not believe it was possible to do homework without the use of electronics!” Fourth graders, Sophie Drechsler and Emily Gangi were proud of their choices for alternate activities, “We made up packets to do on the bus ride since we usually just play on our phones. The packet has games like Hangman, Pictionary, and a Free Doodle. We also brought Brain Quest trivia questions to challenge one another.”

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Student Pledge Cards hanging on a classroom door at Forrestdale School for Screen-Free Week.

Students participate in screen-free activities, such as yoga.

RBR Photo Majors Take First Place and Awards

Sam Havens took first place in the Photographers Choice/ Monochromatic category for her photograph entitled Looking Through You.

in Ocean County Camera Contest; Several Honored at National Contest

Pictured are Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual & Performing Arts Academy Photo majors who took awards in the Ocean County Camera Club Photo Contest. They are (left to right): Bridget Kelly, Shrewsbury; Cat Ishimasa, Eatontown; Sam Havens, Little Silver; Anya Carney, Red Bank; Juliet Slattery, Red Bank; and Kathleen Flynn, Little Silver.

Oceanic Free Library June Happenings B U B B LY B A B I E S Ages 10-23 Months (with a Parent/Caregiver) Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28 from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.

For you and your baby to enjoy stories, music, finger games and playtime!

TO D D L E R S TO RY B OX Ages 2 - 3 ½ years old (with a Parent/Caregiver) Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28 from 11:00 - 11:20 am Join us for interactive stories and songs!

A STEP UP: PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28 from 1:30 - 2:00 pm Hear exciting stories, make fun crafts, and meet new friends! Parents/caregivers must remain in the library while children are in the program.

SPECIAL JUNE PROGRAMS Family Events, except as noted Tuesdays from 3:45 - 4:45 pm Parents must remain in the library while chilJune 21, 2016 | dren are in the program.

Meet Firefighter Justin Bradley and see the Big Red Engine!

June 7, 2016 | Special Summer Reading Club Kick-off Animal Diets: You Are Who You Eat! Presented

by Snakes-n-Scales

June 14, 2016 | Meet Staff Sgt. Ethan on National Flag Day! Hear the history of the American Flag, play some games and have a snack with us! *Please notify your librarian of any food allergies.

June 28, 2016 | Speed Racer: Burning Up an Edible Mile Grades K & Up, Registration for this program is mandatory. *Please notify your librarian of any food allergies Oceanic Free Library is located at 109 Avenue of Two Rivers in Rumson.

For more information, call 732.8 42.2692, visit them at ht tp://oceanclib .org/ or like them on Facebook today!

Academic Achievements

- Victoria Elizabeth Paone of Rumson, received the William J. and Ella C. Wolf Award in Real Property Law, given to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in real property law or real estate development at Widener University Delaware Law School’s annual Student Awards Ceremony. She plans to take the New Jersey bar exam and has accepted a clerkship in the Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage, Family Division with Judge Mara E. Zazzali-Hogan. She is the daughter of John Paone Jr., Esq. and Roseann Paone of Rumson.

- Michael Bornhoeft of Red Bank was among The University of Scranton students inducted into Eta Kappa Nu, the student honor society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Student members are selected for induction on the basis of scholastic standing, character, and leadership.

- Molly E. Hellman of Rumson, a member of the Class of 2016, was recently inducted into Stonehill College's Lambda Epsilon Sigma Honor Society.

Hellman is a Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies major.

- Amanda Canny of Locust, graduated from Emerson College. Canny earned a BS in Communication Studies.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY SPCA 22nd Annual Spring Dog Walk Pet Fair Proceeds to Benefit the Homeless Animals Photos: Victor Bubadias

The Monmouth County SPCA celebrated 22 Years of Paws Walking for a Cause at the 22nd Annual Spring Dog Walk & Pet Fair on April 30, 2016 at Brookdale Community College. The event, held in conjunction with corporate partner Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, surpassed all fundraising goals, raising $139,000 for the thousands of homeless animals that pass through the shelter every year.

Over 2,000 people and their pets convened on the Brookdale Campus to enjoy the festivities and support the mission of the MCSPCA. Guests enjoyed a variety of gourmet food vendors including Try Vegan and Max’s Hot Dogs, as well as treats from Gerard Capizzi Zeppole and Hinilickity’s Ice Cream.

Activities included a demonstration from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, Dog agility through the Jersey Shore Agility Group (JAG), an Alumni Parade for dogs that were previously adopted from the shelter and a Cutest Tricks Contest, which was judged by the event emcee, Jimmy Steal of 95.9 The WRAT plus special attendees of the event. Over 150 vendors displayed their unique products, with many donating 10% of their sales back to the shelter. One lucky winner took home over $10,000 through the 50/50 Raffle and luckiest of all were the five dogs that found their forever homes at the event!

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Holmdel Artist Finds A New Way To Bring

the Ol d to Li gh t S tory Susan Murphy 12 x 25 acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas titled “Storm Indigo”

HOLMDEL RESIDENT GRACE MODLA has loved to draw and paint for as long as she can remember. “I was a quiet, worried, creative little kid and art was a saving outlet. As an adult, realities like career and new motherhood obviously took precedence, but as my two boys have gotten older I’ve been able to get back to it full time. Art doesn’t really let me stray for too long – my heart falls in love with it again and again,” she explained.

Over the years, Modla has taken graduate art classes and workshops.

“Luckily, I found my way to teachers over the years just when I needed them,” she noted. Modla, who is also a writer, said both art and writing are important to her. “Visual art and writing are really intertwined for me. I wouldn’t be able to choose one over the other. I love how language and words are so plastic and yet precise, and I love how finding your way to say just what you mean is always such a perilous but delicious challenge. And then painting lets me cut loose from my otherwise hyper-verbal life. On the canvas it’s all raw emotion and leaps of faith.”

She explained how she finds ideas for her artwork. “I have certain preoccupations I come back to and explore again and again like the connections that tie us to family and home, that sense of place and belonging, balanced against the desire for flight and freedom, that constant push-pull. Love is a big theme for me - falling in love, being in love, the way that love offers madness and salvation all at once.”

Modla is a mixed media artist who combines her unique design with a variety of materials to create some of her amazing artwork. She loves to put a new spin on an old idea. “I believe in second chances! And third, and fourth, and fifth chances, so I like to re-imagine and resurrect materials once their dictionary-defined use is over. In my ‘Bird’ series, for example, I start with acrylic paints because the saturation of color can be opaque and rich or transparent as a wash of watercolor. Then I layer fabrics from my old sewing days, dried leaves, onion bag netting,

old burlap, paint-soaked paper towels, pressed flowers and whatever else catches my eye. I like surfaces that have dimension and invite touch.”

Colors are obviously key in her artwork and she chooses them carefully. “I love all color, anything vibrant and rich that has a kind of aliveness to it. I’m drawn to deep reds, deep magenta, indigo, and a very Tuscan orange-yellow. For me, color is a first language on the canvas. Rich and generous, acrylics allow me to keep pace with my instincts.”

Once she has an idea, it becomes all encompassing for her. “For abstract works or the background to the ‘Bird’ works, I spray, splash, and tilt the paint around before I do any brushwork. What I like about this method is that it doesn’t allow for over thinking or revision and this forces me to live in the moment. The paint is moving, I’m moving, and I like the rush. To achieve rich saturation, I apply multiple layers of color over days or even weeks. Although it takes time, the result I like best is a spontaneous look of movement, energy, and passion.”

The “Bird” artwork Modla refers to came about as a result of her seven-year-old niece’s birthday request for something original. Modla, whose work also includes “nude but not crude” paintings of women, had to design something different for her niece. “I cut out a little bird from some leftover paper and created a little branch and a bird family scene. It was so far outside anything I’d done before that I didn’t let anyone else see it for months! When I finally posted it to my Facebook page, the response was overwhelming. I mean, I was really shocked and very touched that so many people loved it. It’s been nothing but positive reception since then.”

Modla, an award-winning artist, has shown her work both locally and online. Her first showing following many years’ absence was at the Bayonet Farm Arts & Music Festival where she won People’s Choice award. It was very affirming and encouraging, she said. “I actually won People’s Choice three years in a row.” The most recent award was from the Arts Society of Monmouth County Ruth Crown Memorial art exhibition. “It’s very gratifying and humbling to be recognized by one’s An artist at work - Grace Modla, a mixed media artist, concentrates on one of her creations.

Grace Modla set up shop at Monmouth County Park System’s 2nd Annual Creative Arts & Music Festival

“Mary in the Garden”

peers,” said Modla. Additional places where her work has been shown include Linus Galleries in Los Angeles, California; Heaven Gallery in Asbury Park; and the “Women in Art” show for the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen in Red Bank. This past fall, her painting “Indigo Storm” was selected for the 29th Annual Juried Art Show at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, which was judged by Adrienne Rooney of the Whitney Museum of Art in New York. Modla was thrilled, “That was a major highlight in my career so far.”

Most recently, Modla participated in the Arts Festival at Thompson Park, Lincroft, on April 30 and May 1. Last year, she participated in the Monmouth County Parks System Spring Festival. “I received such overwhelming feedback! I’m always amazed by people’s reactions. The ‘Bird’ artwork seemed to make people happy and I usually sell out of the notecards. This year, sales and commissions were even better than last year. What’s nice about the notecards is that people can invest in an original work at a very modest cost. Then they contact me after the show is over to purchase one of the larger pieces. But more than that, I’ve met some wonderful people and made connections that have led to other opportunities and some solid new friendships.”

Modla recently submitted work to Minted.com, a global online design community. They partnered with Pottery Barn who was looking for new designs for its Pottery Barn Kids division. Winners will be able to sell their designs in Pottery Barn stores and online. Modla said she has her fingers crossed. “It would be a pretty big deal to win. As of this date, they haven’t announced winners yet!”

“Bird: Family in the Garden”

“Bird: Bluebells”

The paintings Modla has done of women express her belief that females are powerful in mind, body and spirit. “For me, the female form is the fifth Element along with Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. At once it expresses power, gentleness, strength, vulnerability, and beauty in every way.”

Modla is a member of Monmouth Arts, Red Bank; the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Red Bank; and the Art Society of Monmouth County, Asbury Park; all in New Jersey. She has been a Holmdel resident for 20 years. Modla shared that she and her husband have two beautiful sons and one quirky Sheltie. “My art studio is in Holmdel and friends are always welcomed to drop for a visit- and to pick up a brush! I do have plans to hold open houses and special events for the public in 2017.”

Learn more about this amazing artist at www.facebook.com/ GraceModlaStudios.

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Mil Wexler Kobrinski of Colts Neck stands with Jim Turnbull, owner of a ceramic supply company who donated all the clay for the bowls.

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On May 14 and 15, 2016 at the JBJ Soul Kitchen on Monmouth Street in Red Bank, over 250 caring, giving individuals arrived to buy an Empty Bowl. Not just any empty bowl, but one that was lovingly made, creatively designed and on display for the purchase price of $20. Each bowl that was bought “paid it forward” for someone in need of a meal in the Soul Kitchen. The bowl is a reminder that there is someone somewhere who goes without food. At press time, a final tally for the event was not available. Event Coordinator Mil Wexler Kobrinski of Colts Neck did say, “At last count, we had approximately 300 meals that will be ‘paid forward’ as a result of this event.”

Kobrinski noted that visitors came from all over the area. “A couple from England who were visiting came off the train, wandered to the event, and bought a bowl. Most of the sponsors came on May 14, such as Jim Turnbull from Ceramic Supply, Neil McDevitt from Holiday Express, and Alexa from Capital Lighting.” Several teens who made bowls at The Teen Festival came to the event.

“Almost all of the people/artists glazing the bowls came and bought back the ones they had glazed!” she said.

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Although Jon Bon Jovi did not attend, Kobrinski said that according to the Soul Kitchen’s Manager Marylou, he was in constant contact to see how everything was going.

The proceeds from the Empty Bowls two-day event were divided between the Soul Kitchen and The Art Alliance. The Art Alliance is a non-profit community art gallery and organization that is run by its members and through donations.

“The members of the Art Alliance were most of the artists that glazed all the bowls for the event,” said Kobrinski.

Mil Wexler Kobrinski, Monmouth Arts and The Art Alliance partnered with the Soul Kitchen in order to bring this event to the public and to raise awareness of hunger right in our own community. Laura Greenstone of The Art Alliance commented, “The mission of ‘Empty Bowls,’ of bringing a community of artists together to create public awareness about food insecurity, was realized with the success of the second annual fundraiser. The event proved that ‘art and soul’ can make a difference. We are already starting to develop plans for next year and appreciate the efforts of so

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People were greeted with free healthy bites, which was really welcoming. There was a good turnout during the time I was there.”

Kobrinski summed up the event. “It has been a very rewarding experience working with so many people creating pottery bowls and creating friendships along the way. The ‘pot parties’ where we made and glazed the pots, reminded me of quilters who would meet and take turns working on a quilt, each person making a small patch and then finally having a completed beautiful quilt. At the event itself, there were stories to tell about almost each bowl! I remembered the person who made or glazed the bowl and would tell the person buying the bowl about them. Each bowl went through at least three to four artists/ students. The staff at the Soul Kitchen was amazing, everyone was helpful, delicious appetizers were served and all in all – they were two great days!”

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