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Recognized recently with a prestigious award in her field of nursing, Ann Walsh is a neighbor worth knowing more about.

Her story on page 41 reveals a lifetime of caring and a woman to whom the title “angel on Earth” is often given.

You’ll also find recaps on some recent events (we all love looking at the pictures to see who we know!), what the schools are up to, and a story on a neighbor in need of our help. Caroline Studenko, page 28, thought she had the flu or food poisoning and has instead endured more than 30 operations. Her friend has set up a GoFundMe page to help… maybe we all can.

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Marty grew up in Lincroft and moved to Little Silver, where his family has been for three generations and where Ryser’s Landscape Supply is located. Marty and his wife, Carol, and their two children, Taylor and Devin, are well known throughout the area, not only for their business, but also for their community involvement. Ruger and Sadie, their two dogs, are also pretty famous and are on hand to greet the customers.

Meet Marty and find out more about how a young entrepreneur built a quality, enduring business.

How it all began: It began early. During high school, Marty oversaw a lawn service that quickly became both a lawn and tree service.

By senior year in high school, he was managing 25 lawns.

It soon became apparent that he needed space to keep his equipment- there was no more room in the driveway. He had passed the White Road property time and time again.

Although it was overgrown and looked abandoned, he found the owner, they struck a deal, and so the story began.

It wasn’t long before piles of stone and mulch arrived and the business grew from lawn care to include custom designs, installations of driveways, patios, walkways, drainage trenches, retaining walls, and much more.

The best part about being in this business: Continuing a family enterprise and seeing it grow is very satisfying. Marty worked alongside his father who had a major influence on him, and on his decision to pursue the landscape business instead of the police force. Marty and Carol grew the business and now their son Devin is involved in continuing the tradition.

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collection of construction and emergency vehicles up close.

The day also includes a variety of family activities. Other community involvement includes visits to local schools for career day, assisting on Eagle Scout projects, and donations for first responders, police, and for other community and school projects. The smaller moments do not go unnoticed.

Marty is known to generously offer advice to homeowners on projects they undertake on their own.

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Little Silver Charitable Foundation Hosted

A Taste of Little Silver

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THE LITTLE SILVER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HOSTED “A TASTE OF LITTLE SILVER” on May 18 with a five-hour street festival held on Markham Place. The event showcased businesses and community groups that are based in Little Silver. Thousands of people from all age groups attended the free event.

The wide variety of participating booths offered great representation for the wonderful “tastes” of the town, noted Foundation President Rick Brandt. Long-standing businesses and newer established businesses in Little Silver made delectable platefuls of food that were enjoyed by the community throughout the day. Other groups and businesses participating in the festivities included personal fitness; exercise

training; physical therapy businesses; salons and boutique shops; artistic and creative learning centers; dance and wellness studios; home appliance; gardening and landscape professionals; automotive, investment, and travel experts; youth and adult organizations; news publications; and town emergency service groups all coming together to celebrate the community.

Many of the booths distributed free, fun, and kid-friendly promotional giveaways to enlighten patrons of their services and offerings. The event’s entertainment was one of the highlights of the day’s event. Those who performed were Anthony Campana; Tabora; L.S.P.; and the Academy of Music and Drama. The Love Handles gave a rousing grand finale! The entertainment

offered a true “taste” of the town and kept the attendees dancing all afternoon.

The Little Silver Charitable Foundation is dedicated to creating new, fun, family-oriented events for the Little Silver community. “A Taste of Little Silver is a street fair food festival designed to provide Little Silver businesses a platform to highlight who they are and what they offer. This event brings the community together and is fun for all,” said President Brandt.

For more information about the organization, visit LSCFInc.com. The Little Silver Charitable Foundation thanks all those that made this event a huge success, especially the Little Silver Police Department, Public Works, and EMS.

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Monmouth Park Charity Fund Hosted Annual Kentucky Derby Day B Y S U S A N M U R P H Y | P H O T O C R E D I T: T O M Z A P C I C P H O T O G R A P H Y

THE MONMOUTH PARK CHARITY FUND held its 16th annual Kentucky Derby Day Celebration on May 4 at Blu Grotto’s outdoor garden at the historic Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. A record number of guests, 440, attended the event.

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to the Monmouth Park Charity Fund.

Four Honorees were recognized at this year’s Kentucky Derby Day Celebration.

Maureen Lloyd was honored for her tireless support and the countless hours she has given to help so many charities, serving as the leader of Monmouth Park Charity Fund for more than 20 years, and for being the spirit and fire behind the success of the Kentucky Derby Day Cele-

bration; Ruth Harms was recognized for her dynamic advocacy and philanthropic leadership for many local charities; Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno was honored for serving as a trailblazer with passion and dedication to uphold the well-being of the community; and the Barbara Black Family was recognized for sustaining the legacy and mission of Monmouth Park Charity Fund and legendary supporters of the community.

“This year the Derby raised a record $400,000 plus,” said Director of Operations Debi Heptig. “We are thrilled with the support of so many who help us raise critically needed funds to distribute to local charities helping them to expand services and to form collaborations to do more together. To date, more than $9.6 million has been distributed! It takes a village – and we are humbled at the village of friends and supporters that work

with us to make a positive impact in the lives of residents of Monmouth County!”

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Delicious Orchards Tractor Pull benefits The Ashley Lauren Foundation Is there a better way to start a Saturday in the spring than to pull a 10,000-pound tractor? Not if it’s to help children with cancer. Teams of ten people each decided to do just that on May 18 as Delicious Orchards held its Inaugural Tractor Pull to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation on the grounds of their Colts Neck store. The goal?

Who could pull the tractor the fastest to a predetermined point.

“The Delicious Orchards Family couldn’t be happier to have partnered with The Ashley Lauren Foundation for our Inaugural Tractor Pull,” said Mike McDonald, Vice President of Delicious Orchards. “Congratulations to the Colts Neck Police Department for having the fastest time and to Tim O’Brien at Wells Fargo and his team for winning most money raised! It was re-

ally special to see so many local businesses and people come out to support such a great cause.

We can’t wait to do it again next year. And a BIG thank you to World Subaru & World Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram for being the event sponsor. And to Lou Russo of 94.3 The Point for emceeing the event on his day off!”

The event raised more than $17,000 for The Ashley Lauren Foundation. The teams that participated and helped with the fundraising included: The Colts Neck Business Association, The Colts Neck Police Department, Netwave, Coffee Afficionado, Delicious Orchards, The Ashley Lauren Foundation, Wells Fargo, Freehold Learning Center, Coastal Oral Surgery, and Girl Power that was headed up by Carol Chojnacki, who has been a faithful employee of Delicious Orchards

Left to right: Joe Wajda, Executive Manager, World Subaru & World Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram; Mike McDonald (back), Vice President, Delicious Orchards; Lou Russo, 94.3 The Point; Carolyn Burtnick, Board Member, The Ashley Lauren Foundation; Carolyn Walker, Board Secretary, The Ashley Lauren Foundation; Tom Corley, Board President, The Ashley Lauren Foundation; Monica Vermeulen, Founder/CEO, The Ashley Lauren Foundation; Chis McDonald, Vice President, Delicious Orchards; and Bill McDonald, Owner, Delicious Orchards. Photo credit: Fred Walsifer

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for 50 years. Businesses that had booths were The Country Day School of Colts Neck, Active Healing Center, Team Life, and Janeen Yodakis aka Lolli the Clown.

“This event will enable The Ashley Lauren Foundation to help hundreds of children who are battling cancer with assistance they and their families desperately need,” said Monica Vermeulen, Founder/CEO of The Ashley Lauren Foundation. “I want to thank all the teams that participated in this inaugural event, and we can’t wait for next year’s event!”

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Arthur and Leigh Sorensen arrived sporting hats with CM’s April front cover highlighting Robert and Joan Rechnitz.

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Robert and Joan Rechnitz had a dream to establish an exceptional professional theater in our area. The dream became a reality twenty-five years ago when they founded Two River Theater, located in Red Bank. The theater is home to innovative world premieres, revivals, free community events, concerts, classes, and more.

With the seats removed and the stage and floor reconfigured, the Rechnitz theater was magically transformed last month into a venue for cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and dancing. Supporters were up and dancing to the music of Docs of Rock, a group of talented area musicians who practice in the medical field by day and who generously perform for nonprofits, without charging a fee. Joe Iconis, who premiered the Broadway hit Be More Chill at Two River Theater, performed Michael in the Bathroom from Chill along with a song from an upcoming show. Governor Murphy and Tammy Murphy read a proclamation honoring Robert and Joan. A spirited live auction was held and all funds raised will benefit theater programs.

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T H E F U T U R E OF WOR K

Navigating Change

BY V IC TOR I A K H A Z A N

I’ve been on the forefront of change my entire career. That means I’m in the business of anticipating the impact of what’s to come, and guiding people through the complexity as change unfolds. But change is no longer confined to a planned effort or a project. It permeates every fiber of work. Its speed stumps leaders at the highest levels, which then cascades down to everyone else as disruption and ambiguity. Unfortunately, most of us have experienced this unpleasant state of uncertainty.

How does change actually affect people?

Well, we humans take change pretty personally. We are thrilled with unexpected positive change, like a gift or recognition.

But we have the exact opposite reaction when we can’t get the answers we need.

This uncertainty impacts our reasoning and decision abilities, causes anxiety, increases resistance, and confrontation.

What are the top 5 things we need to know and do in times of change?

There’s a whole science around leading and managing change, but here are a few questions we all need answered in times of change.

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“Why is it happening?” (help people make sense of it) “What will change for me?” (be specific about what will be different in the short term) “When will I know more?” (if you don’t have answers, commit to getting them by date certain) “How do I talk about this?” (come up with a plan together; solving and planning for the future) “Who else is impacted?” (help forge connections and validation so people don’t feel alone.)

Are Millennials better at change than older generations?

Actually, millennials are now in their late 30’s! This group came of age with the internet but many still remember landlines and even rotary phones! As a group, they have been through a lot! And they are going to move into leadership roles in the face of the biggest waves of changes on the horizon. So they better get their “change muscles” ready.

What changes should we expect in the short term?

We can all agree that technology and artificial intelligence will continue to drive change. But we don’t need to wait for robots to fully come online to see that companies are already changing their relationship with employees. It is estimated that nearly 50% of us will be independent contributors in the next 2-5 years. This means that for freelance, temporary and project-based workers, their employability and responsibility for keeping their skills up to date has is shifted entirely to them. And the rest of us will be the hook for this sooner than later. Lifetime employment is giving way to Life-long Learning.

So we need to learn continuously? And what about full-time employees?

Independents or full-time, we are all facing a “shrinking shelf-life of skills.” Today the half-life of a professional skill is only five years. What you learned in school or work today will be only half as useful in five years, or less. Freelancers already know this and stay on top of trends. If you are not a freelancer, keep an eye on your industry innovations, and remember, what your company needs from you today and what you need for your career in the long term, may not be the same

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thing. Think about it. The same way that the iPod made the Walkman obsolete, technology and innovation will chip away at our knowledge and skills if we aren’t paying attention.

What kind of skills will become important?

As we enter the age of Artificial intelligence, high value will be placed on uniquely human skills: especially the ability to find innovative solutions, to convey vision, and to engage people.

People who have a combination of critical thinking and emotional Intelligence (EQ) will always be in high demand, especially in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields.

Colleges are already on the lookout for students who demonstrate high levels of EQ. Paradoxically, the smarter our technology, the more time we spend behind our screens, the more these human skills suffer. Say what you will, but we are certainly living in interesting times.

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Animals Need Blood Donors Too! The most common statement we hear is, “I didn’t even know animals could donate blood!” Most people do not know how important animal blood donation is until it is something their own pet needs to survive.

Just like in human medicine, blood donors are essential to saving lives.

Donated blood is processed into different products, mainly packed red blood cells and plasma. The packed red blood cells are used to treat anemia in a variety of medical situations, such as a surgery at high risk for bleeding, and various blood disorders. Plasma can help patients suffering from certain conditions, like pancreatitis, that lead to volume depletion. Donations can also be kept as whole blood, which can be critical during times of trauma. There is no medicinal substitute for blood product. If a patient needs either blood or plasma it is imperative that they receive these products in a timely fashion. This is why it is so important for blood banks to exist, especially with transfusion medicine becoming more in demand.

We are the Wyatt Goldthwaite Veterinary Blood Bank at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, NJ, a community blood bank in which people from surrounding areas volunteer their pets to donate blood. We have been saving lives since 2007, when a patient named Wyatt, needed several critical blood transfusions. His family was so moved by the compassionate care and life saving blood he received, they made a generous donation to start the blood bank. It was the family’s hope that a dedicated blood donation program would enable the hospital to continue providing advanced care and blood products to critically ill patients.

Our mission is simple: To provide a reliable source of veterinary blood products for canines and felines, to provide education to hospital staff and clients about blood product donation and usage, and to ensure blood products are used properly to best benefit the patients of the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Healthcare Network.

The donation process takes no longer than 10 minutes, with the total appointment just under an hour. This includes time for us to make your pet feel comfortable by providing a fear free environment with positive reinforcement, snacks and plenty of snuggles! As a sign of our gratitude, we send you home with a bag of high-quality pet food, a $50 credit to RBVH, and for every donation you are promised a match in blood product in the future, should your pet ever need it. We also provide your pet with extensive annual bloodwork at no cost to ensure your pet is healthy and ready for donation. If you have a dog or cat at home, that is greater than 10lbs for cats or greater than 50lbs for dogs, between the ages of 1 and 5 years old, and an overall healthy pet with a friendly demeanor, then we suggest you get involved with our veterinary blood bank and start saving lives today!

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Friend Seeks Help GoFundMe Drive for Local Mom

BY CATHY PADILLA

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ers is a story that makes one think, “There but for the grace of God, go I.” She was a healthy, middle-aged mom living in Rumson with her two young boys and husband, busy getting her family ready for Thanksgiving. Not feeling well a day or two before the holiday, Caroline Studenko headed to the walk-in health center. With symptoms of an upset stomach, hot and cold sweats, vomiting, she was told she most likely had food poisoning. By Thanksgiving Day her fever was high and her body so weak, she could barely stand. Her right knee had doubled in size from swelling. Her husband, Anthony, rushed her to the hospital on Black Friday while hordes of others rushed to the malls.

Within hours Caroline was in the Intensive Care Unit, on life-support, having just undergone surgery to amputate her right leg.

She would undergo a total of more than 30 surgeries, the most recent last month to amputate toes on her left foot. Her body is scarred, her hands damaged and weak, the nerves in her body still healing from the infection. Caroline was told she somehow contracted a flesh-eating bacteria called necrotizing fasciitis. Where and how she still does not know.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that spreads quickly in the body and causes death nearly 70% of the time. The bacteria most commonly enters from a break in the skin, but it can also occur in an area that had a trauma. In Caroline’s case, she is still uncertain how she contracted the disease.

For the moment, the ‘how’ it happened is not as urgent or important as the ‘how’ to go on with life’s new challenges. Caroline was finally able to return to her home the first week in May.

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“I was in Riverview for months. Then acute rehab, and then subacute,” said Caroline. “It was so hard to be away from my sons. I missed them so much. You can’t even imagine how happy I am to be back in my own home. I promised my son I would be home for his birthday, and I made it.”

With two young sons, Mack, 11, and Drew, 7, Caroline has needed help keeping things going for her family. She says her husband has been amazing, and the help from both their moms has gotten her through, but the everyday tasks are overwhelming.

Caroline Studenko with her husband, Anthony, and two sons, Mack and Drew in a family photo before November, 2018.

“I have limited use of my hands because of the nerve damage,” she said. “Simple things like making dinner are nearly impossible. I can’t hold a pot of water to boil spaghetti.”

Other practical, everyday things need to be considered as well. The family is selling their home and moving to a ranch-style home that can be better outfitted for her use. Caroline needs to purchase a new car, one that can allow her to drive without her leg. And, perhaps most urgently, she needs a prosthetic leg so she can walk again. With only the one limb, and the foot on that leg having nerve-damage and the inability to balance from missing her toes, the type of prosthetic needed is extremely specialized, computerized, and very expensive.

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Dorothy Whitehouse, a friend of Caroline’s, has set-up a GoFundMe page to help offset the many costs associated with her care.

“Her beautiful boys have been her driving force for survival and strength, and her mom, Rita, her rock,” wrote Dorothy on the GoFundMe page. “The boys are so fortunate to have a wonderful father in Anthony as well as their two amazing grandmothers to help while Caroline has been in the hospital. (Caroline’s) will, her strength, and her mental fortitude are all incomprehensible. Please continue to share (the) link (to our fundraising page) and help spread the word!”

If you, or someone you know, can help, please visit and share the GoFundMe gofundme.com/f/amp-hope-for-caroline.

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Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show raises more than $10K for FCS

AN IMPRESSIVE 220 GUESTS turned out to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Family and Children’s Services (FCS), while viewing the latest spring fashions and raising funds for agency programs and services at the Navarumsunk Auxiliary’s 62nd Annual Spring Luncheon on May 8 at Branches in Long Branch. The event is expected to have raised more than $10,000 for programs that provide protection for vulnerable adults, home care for the frail and elderly, and school-based volunteer programs designed to promote childhood well-being.

“This milestone anniversary presents the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and take pride in the successes of the agency’s journey to date,” FCS CEO Colleen Verriest told the gathering. “For 62 years, the members of the Navarumsunk

Auxiliary have volunteered their time and resources to create this very special event to our benefit. We are immensely grateful for their support.”

Louise Van der Wilden. Volunteer models from the auxiliary and FCS staff and friends moved about the room, sporting designs by well-known designers such as Lilly Pulitzer, Gretchen Scott, Judy Connelly, and Tyler Boe. Mary Louise enlightened the crowd, as she expertly described the outfits and accessories worn by every model. All the items were available for sale in the store’s special on-site boutique and 20% of the day’s proceeds went directly to FCS. FCS was especially grateful to its celebrity guest model, Lynne Ward, with the Two River Times. Following the fashion show, New Jersey State Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso (13th District) presented each of the models with a certificate of recognition from the state legislature.

The annual luncheon, which started as a small poolside fashion show at a memAuxiliary President ber’s home in 1957, has evolved into a Navarumsunk major fundraising event featuring an Arlene Lospinoso says the event is a on-site shopping boutique by Le Papillon wonderful opportunity to connect with in Rumson, a 50-50 raffle, and a chance dear, old friends, and make new ones. auction of more than 30 gift baskets con- Some of the guests have been coming for taining dozens of luxury gift items and decades. wines. The nonprofit Women’s Exchange “I know I speak for the entire Gift Shop of Little Silver was also a ven- Navarumsunk Auxiliary when I say how dor, for the second year in a row, selling proud I am to be part of FCS and its many, unique gift items and handmade baby many years of service to our community,” clothing. A portion of their sales will Lospinoso explained. “Whether you are benefit FCS. a first-time lunch-goer or a long-time The highlight of the Luncheon, as in participant, please know how grateful years past, was the fashion show hosted we are for your presence here today and and produced by Le Papillon owner Mary your commitment to those we serve.”

Point Road Café After Dark Talent Show

BY SEAN RICARD, POINT ROAD SCHOOL 3RD GRADER

THE POINT ROAD CAFÉ AFTER DARK talent show was held on

March 15 at Point Road School in Little Silver. There were 12 acts comprised of singing, dancing, comedy, music, and hula hooping.

Four student hosts introduced the performers and used humorous banter to entertain the crowd between acts.

The show was produced by Mrs. Cruz, a 3rd grade teacher. When asked why she decided to run the show she said, “When I was in elementary school, my friends and I always looked forward to the school talent show.”

Third and fourth grade students had to submit a video demonstrating their talent in order to participate in the show. Once picked, they practiced at home and during the school lunch hour. A successful practice show was held for the school during the day and a nighttime show followed for parents and friends. Everyone who saw it agreed that the show was a success and that Point Road School has talent!

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Monmouth Film Festival Returns to Red Bank

August 8th through August 11th

AUG 8TH-11TH - TWO RIVER THEATER MOVIE LOVERS, FILMMAKERS AND ASPIRING FILMMAKERS will want to ‘save the dates’ of August

8-11, when the Monmouth Film Festival returns to the Two River Theater in Red Bank. This year’s festival will begin on August 8, with movie premieres and a special guest musical performance with stars you won’t want to miss! The performance will be followed by an opening reception included with select tickets.

More than 80 of the finest independent films from across the globe will be screened this year, with several screenings to be followed by panel discussions featuring filmmakers and actors including celebrity guests! For more information and guest announcements, visit monmouthfilmfestival.org and the @MonmouthFilmFestival on Facebook.

In just four years, the Monmouth Film Festival has become a ‘got to go’ event for New Jersey-based film artists and film lovers, with a strong educational emphasis that includes a free digital film expo with presentations from companies such as Blackmagic Design and Fujifilm; the New Jersey High School Student Film Showcase, with a panel moderated by The New York Film Academy, who will also be presenting free workshops throughout the weekend; and an industry networking and red carpet event, where attendees can meet actors, agents, artists, and the press.

Early bird VIP passes to the 2019 Monmouth Film Festival are now on pre-sale at monmouthfilmfestival.org. The VIP pass includes admission to every film to be shown during the four days of the Festival, as well as panel discussions, classes, the red-carpet networking event, and the exclusive VIP Lounge.

Voted NJ’s best film festival by New Jersey Stage Magazine, the Monmouth Film Festival has already earned a reputation for presenting the work of some of the most talented filmmakers from New Jersey, the U.S., and the World. If you love watching movies, if you make films, or if you aspire to a career in the film industry, you won’t want to miss the 2019 Monmouth Film Festival.

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Holiday Express Golf Classic Set for July 15th The 2019 Holiday Express Golf Classic, presented

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Proceeds from the Golf Classic will improve the quality of life for the 27,000 adults and children being served by Holiday Express during the 2019 holiday season.

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The $450 cost includes: green fees, cart, golfers gift, oncourse refreshments, special gourmet treat at the halfway house, lunch, cocktail reception and awards dinner, gift auction and entertainment. A forecaddie will be provided for each foursome. Don’t golf? Non-golfers can still enjoy the cocktail hour and dinner for $75. To reserve your space, call Holiday Express at 732.544.8010 or visit holidayexpress.org.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.

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

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Race organizers invite runners of all ages to come out to Red Bank for a day of fun and healthy activities, headlined by the 5K, which will begin and end on Broad Street, in the heart of downtown.

“We are thrilled to host runners from across Monmouth County and beyond for our second annual Red Bank Classic 5K,” said Angela Courtney, of the Red Bank Business Alliance, a group of business owners that brought back a road race to the borough last year after the long-running George Sheehan Classic was discontinued a few years ago.

The business community is building on the success of last year’s inaugural 5K, which expected 500 and drew more than 1,000 runners and raised $20,000 to support Red Bank Parks and Recreation and the YMCA.

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“The Community YMCA is so grateful to once again be a benefactor of the Red Bank Classic 5K,” said YMCA President and CEO Laurie Goganzer. “As a nonprofit charity dedicated to strengthening our community, we appreciate the support to help ensure that children and people of all ages can access the Y’s life-changing programs.”

Charlie Hoffmann, director of Red Bank Parks and Recreation, said the department appreciates the support from the community event. “The support we receive will help children in need thrive in our fun and safe programs during the summer and throughout the year.”.

In addition to the 5K race, there will be a fun run for children ages 12 and under. The Kids Broad Street Dash will begin after the 5K and will feature three races: 200 yards, 100 yards, and 50 yards. Children will run in heats on Broad Street finishing at the same spot as participants in the 5K.

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Race organizers hope to encourage more kids to participate in the fun run and 5K. Special discounts are available through May 18 to children and teens at local schools and to nonprofits that support youth.

Other activities include a pre-race warm-up on Broad Street led by Soul Strong and post-race activities, including a Fitness Fest in Marine Park and an after-party at Red Rock Tap + Grill with a live band. Local eateries are also providing food to the runners after the race.

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Tim McLoone:

Curing Boredom with Success

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iving in Monmouth County, you’ve almost certainly heard the name Tim McLoone. You’ve possibly attended one of his concerts with the Shirleys, or eaten at one of his many restaurants, or perhaps you’ve attended an event with Holiday Express, the charity he started in 1993, or maybe your son or daughter is on the track team he coaches in Rumson-Fair Haven. No matter how you’ve come in contact with the name McLoone, it usually brings up images of the Shore, music, good times, competition, and keen business sense.

But there’s more to the man named Tim.

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A conversation with the 71-year-old who was born on Valentine’s Day, reveals an introverted side to the gregarious entertainer. A self-proclaimed homebody who is happiest at home in Little Silver with his wife, Beth, and their four children, Molly, 30, Jack, 21, Connor, 19, and Hannah, 18, Tim humbly portrays his life as a series of “stumbled upons”.

Equally successful in the fields of music, business, philanthropy, and sports, his knack for achievement is due to a rare mixture of talent, confidence, hard-work, and a need for plan B. Having spent most of his childhood playing alone, Tim fills

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his schedule and avoids boredom at all costs. A gifted imagination, and a drive to help when needed, has led to unexpected success for a man who considers himself talented, but perhaps having never reached his full potential.

“When I was little, we had an unusual circumstance,” explained Tim. “My brother, Briane, and it’s spelled weird, b-r-i-a-n-e, had polio and was very ill. We lived on the grounds of a veteran’s hospital because my father worked there in the administration. So, I didn’t have any friends available to me, any friends I saw there had to be driven. And in the 1950s there

of all trades, master of none’. I was always fearful I was master of none.”

“It’s true to a great extent. Even as a competitive runner myself, had I been solely dedicated to that, I could have been a lot better. But I was out playing music the night before races, not acting crazy but….

And the restaurant business came along, and I realized as a musician I was not going to hit it big. And maybe that was a problem, that I doubted my own abilities instead of charging all the way into it. I was writing music and recording stuff and trying to get somewhere, but it just was clear to me I didn’t have the goods. I tended to play in bands where I was the least accomplished player, which is not a bad thing. It’s kind of like running track; if you’re on a relay team and you’re the slowest guy on the team, but you can run pretty well. With music I was surrounding myself with much better players, and it affected me negatively in the sense that I said, ‘I’m not as good as these guys’ so I decided maybe I should do something else. So instead of traveling from club to club, I decided to buy one and do that.

And so, we bought the Rum Runner and by that time I was 39-years-old.”

Having spent many nights entertaining in various clubs and restaurants, Tim befriended owners and managers and gleaned business strategy and know-how.

He followed his intuition and believed he could make a successful go as a restaurateur. wasn’t that much of that going on like there is now. I spent a lot of time with my imagination. I really did. I played alone a tremendous amount of my time. With my brother’s illness, I was alone, alone a lot of the time when I was 8-years-old, 7-years-old. Nothing to me was worse than being bored. There was no emotion in life that would be worse than boredom.

So, I filled my life and it carried over into my adulthood. I tend to pack my schedule and take on things that people offer to me, and I’m fortunate enough that maybe I have the talent to do them, but it just kept going. The only regret I have is I always was tortured by the old maxim ‘Jack

“I’d never been in the restaurant business other than as a musician,” shared Tim. “I went into the restaurant business blindly. I knew the front of the house, I was confident with that, but I was totally ignorant of the back of the house. But I was fortunate to have absolutely spectacular people working for me over the years.

Very few people leave us to go to another restaurant. Most people stay with us because they like the way we treat them.

And we try to do it right, pay them appropriately, treat them with respect.”

The Rum Runner was an established restaurant desperately in need of repairs where Tim had played. He off-handedly

told the owner to give him a call if he ever wanted to sell, and two years later the call came in. Tim bought the restaurant on New Year’s Eve 1986 after raising $1 million through second mortgages and savings. While renovating, an old friend of Tim’s named Bruce Springsteen asked if he and his band could rehearse upstairs for their Tunnel of Love tour. Happy to help, Tim offered the space at no charge.

When he opened the doors to business in October 1987, he wasn’t sure what would happen.

“So, because I wouldn’t take any money from him, Bruce showed up on Halloween night with his band,” Tim tells the story in between chuckles. “They were in costume, meanwhile you could never do this now, but they were all in black with masks over their faces and they called themselves the terrorists of love. They kicked my band off the stage, they just pulled us off, and I realized shortly thereafter it was him. Even the audience wasn’t sure because he was wearing a mask. But then the mask came off and he started doing Glory Days, and well this was the second time I had buyer’s remorse. The word got out so fast, the parking lot was full, and there were no cell phones back then. People were on pay phones telling their friends, ‘Springsteen is at The Rum Runner.’ And what ended up happening was, we were just overwhelmed. I’m playing piano with Bruce and I look out the window and see police cars all over the place because we just got mobbed and there’s a back-up on Ocean Avenue. The cars were all over, and in my neighbor’s yard at Ship Ahoy, and about a week later the fence went up. (Tim laughed). We have since become friends. I don’t blame him, the original Rum Runner was quiet, nearly closed, everyone shared parking, and now all of a sudden what’s going on here? Springsteen is playing across the street. It was sort of good for business.”

Tim met Beth at The Rum Runner, and for that it will always be the flagship for his company, holding a special place in his heart. With three of their four children in college up until last month when their son, Jack, graduated from Ford

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ham, Tim says the restaurants have been a blessing. The daunting and impending financial strain of three in college had led Tim to want to expand. As seems typical with his endeavors, he sought a way to fix the problem he saw coming.

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“We had one restaurant for 17 years, The Rum Runner in Sea Bright, and I was very content there. Then my eldest started getting close to college and I realized what was going to happen and said to myself that’s not going to work. Maybe we better get another restaurant. And we started down the path.”

“I grew up on the grounds of VA hospitals, I was born on one, and then we moved to the VA hospital in East Orange,” said Tim. “I was immersed in the world of adults. I was the only child living there. So, I became, in a sense, friends with the soldiers returning from mostly Korea. They had amputations, restless leg, what we would now call PTSD. I think that had a lot to do with it. My father was in charge of the activities and what that meant was he brought the entertainment and athletic things to campus.”

That path has led to eleven successful restaurants in Bayonne, West Orange, Woodbridge, Maryland and all over Monmouth County. The newest for McLoone’s Restaurants is the Iron Whale in Asbury Park that opened in May. Even with being a popular musician, a coach, and owning a successful string of restaurants, Tim has found time for another career. As an alumnus of Harvard’s All-American Track and Field Team, Tim parlayed his interest in athletics and entertaining into a career as a sports announcer. He has done broadcast work for the U.S. Olympic Trials and was part of the Emmy Award-winning broadcast team for the New York and Los Angeles Marathons. Off-camera, Tim directed the U.S. Men’s Olympic Trials in 1998 and served as musical director of the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony for NBC from 1998-2000. Additionally, he serves as Director of Game Operations and Arena Announcer at The Prudential Center for Seton Hall Men’s basketball and held the same position for the New Jersey Nets.

In 2012, a dear friend and WOR radio host, Joan Hamburg, convinced Tim to create The Tim McLoone Radio Show.

His first show aired in December of 2012 and taped in front of a live audience at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park every week. The variety-type show covered a vast array of topics including sports, music, food, entertainment and charity. Joining Tim at the piano were regional and national guests who provided

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One topic that often came up on the radio show was giving back. Tim’s childhood experiences instilled in him a sense of helping others.

When in his junior year of high school at Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, Tim met a priest who asked him to go to a retreat called YCLI – the Young Christian Leaders Institute.

“It sounded horrible, and I was going to have to go for a week to a monastery in North Jersey and I’m thinking this is going to be the worst,” said Tim. “I landed in a world of idealism. It was 1963 and the country was about to change. This one charismatic priest gathered all similarly thinking religious people and got them to buy into this thinking. And it was all workshops, and you were just on fire about how great it was. It was funny, and there was a lot of music, and you couldn’t help but get affected by it.”

THAT EXPERIENCE CHANGED TIM’S LIFE FOREVER. “Seven days changed my life. I went back there the next two years as a counselor because it lit something in me. It was a life changing moment, and it got me thinking outside myself. And nothing came of it for a very long time until I went to work for the New Jersey Nets. There was a player who had been incarcerated, but he was a very nice guy, and he wanted to do something nice for the kids in Newark, and basically would anybody else

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come along. Who wants to volunteer on Christmas Eve? Well, I did. I was feeling cynical about my life, and religion, and Christmas and everything like that. I went and I took my oldest daughter with me. We went home in the car singing Christmas carols and it got me thinking that whole next year.”

Two Christmases later, in 1993, the fire that had been lit so many years before birthed a new organization. With the help of his friends in the music business, Tim founded Holiday Express, a volunteer, non-profit and non-sectarian organization dedicated to bringing music, gifts, and holiday cheer to those less fortunate. More than 100 holiday events are held each year for those in need whom are often forgotten. The Holiday Express team includes about 2,500 dedicated and talented volunteers, including more than 150 professional singers and musicians.

“Holiday Express is the best thing I ever did in my life. For all of us at Holiday Express, it doesn’t come with any kind of agenda. Everyone who is in it just does it. We’re not trying to cure diseases, we’re not trying to build buildings, we go to be one-on-one with people and lift their spirits. The phrase we use is bringing the gift of human kindness. Which sounds a little high falutin, as my mother would have said, but it’s true.”

When asked of all his achievements, which is closest to his heart, Tim doesn’t hesitate to answer.

“People often ask me that,” said Tim. “The truth of it is, I’ve always been attracted to challenges, and I tend to take them. I volunteer for stuff maybe I shouldn’t, even in job offers. A lot of attractive stuff comes my way, and people would think they’re interesting and fun, and they are. Like being a musician all my life, how much fun is that? When I’m playing music there’s nowhere else in the world I want to be in that moment. There’s nothing else on my mind. The same thing goes when I’m coaching track and cross country. I’m with those kids and that’s what we’re doing. It’s where I’m happy to be in the moment.”

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Meet Your Neighbor: Ann Walsh

Making “Crooked Lines Straighter”

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Long-time Colts Neck resident, Ann Walsh, a nurse at Regional Cancer Care Associates in Howell, was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in May. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care provided to patients and families every day. But that’s only the beginning of Ann’s story. If you happen to run into one of the many people she knows, you’ll find the mention of her name elicits almost an identical response each time. Something along the lines of, “She’s a wonderful person” or, “A true angel” is followed by a story of selfless humanitarianism or a loved-one’s illness made well with her help.

On occasion you may hear, “One of a kind,” or, “Superwoman.”

But the most astounding comment, and said each time with true gratitude, is, “Ann helped save my life.”

“Ann has been my inspiration, cheerleader, caretaker, and nurse for the past 18 years. This was through two rounds of cancer.”

Such began the nomination from Lisa Giambalvo that brought Ann’s work to the attention of the DAISY Foundation. “I am greeted like a long-lost friend and never a patient. I am treated like a friend with care and gentle touch and a kick in the butt when needed. Through the years, she discovered my thyroid problem and arranged an appointment with an endocrinologist.

Ann has gone to bat for me when I couldn’t afford my chemo.

She found the pharmacy assistance I needed when my insurance hit me with an $1,800 copay. When I visit the office, I am not concerned about the treatment I’m getting because it will be delivered with an angel and affection.”

Ann has been recognized by numerous other non-profits, including The Ashley Lauren Foundation in 2016 when it honored her entire family. The award was presented by the Lt. Governor and came with a letter from then-Governor Chris Christie. The New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly has also honored Ann for her work with Cross Cultural Solutions, an organization that operates volunteer programs around the world. But it is her long-time friend, Carol Stillwell, who perhaps sums up best all that is Ann. “Throughout the course of my life I have had the opportunity to meet many people from many professions and from many walks of life,” said Stillwell. “I have truly never met anyone who exemplifies the selflessness that Ann exhibits in all aspects of daily living, both professionally and personally. Many people choose professions which they are passionate about, but it still represents a small piece of who they are. For Ann, being a nurse is not just a part of who she is, it is absolutely who she was born to be. She has genuinely committed herself to a life of service to others as an amazing and dedicated nurse, loving mother, devoted wife, dear friend, and outstanding member of our community.”

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Ann Walsh (right) with Lisa Giambalvo, who brought Ann’s work to the attention of the DAISY Foundation.

CM: You do a lot of volunteer work. How has that impacted your life?

Ann: A big part of my nursing has been my international volunteering with an organization called Cross Cultural Solutions.

I have completed two trips to Africa, where I worked with HIV/ AIDS patients, and my favorite, Guatemala, where I made approximately 10 trips to work in an orphanage with severely handicapped children. I made it a point to go every December around Christmastime, some years I was able to do two trips.

I would still be going but two years ago my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and even though he is doing well, I thought I should stay close. I am very lucky that all three of my children have also volunteered for Cross Cultural Solutions over the years, all to several different places. But my son made it a point to go to Guatemala and the same orphanage, so the children continued to see my family. But like all programs, the Guatemala program was cancelled 18 months ago. It breaks my heart. One of the nuns and staff workers stay in touch on Facebook sending pictures.

Meet your neighbor, Ann Walsh.

CM: How did you get into nursing and what made you want to be a nurse?

Ann: I have been an oncology Nurse for 38 years. I went into oncology right out of school. I started at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania in 1981 on the oncology floor. My mother died from cancer when I was 11-years-old. I believe I picked the right field, and I have to say, I love it every day.

CM: What do you find most challenging about your work?

Ann: The older I get it is hard to be on my feet all day, but the patients… I love them.

CM: Your husband, Ken Nahum, is a doctor. Do you work well together?

Ann: I met my husband when he was in his residency in Pennsylvania. He was going into ophthalmology but, thank goodness, he chose oncology/hematology because he is very good at what he does. We worked together during his fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson when I was hired as an out-patient oncology nurse.

When he went into private practice, he asked me to join him, that was 29 years ago, and we continue to work side-by-side.

We joined Regional Cancer Care Associates in 2012 and it has been a wonderful experience. We are now involved with more research and are provided the opportunity to have the support and teamwork to provide all the amazing changes in oncology.

CM: Tell me about the family you and Ken have made.

Ann: I have been blessed with three amazing children, Kelly 31, Brittany, 28, and David, 26, and most recently my son-in-law Eric, 31. They have all volunteered with Ashley Lauren and the American Cancer Society that we carry near and dear to our hearts.

Patti Allen, who just celebrated her 30th year with American Cancer Society, has always been available to help patients any way they can and continues to reach out.

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CM: And your local philanthropy efforts?

Ann: Throughout the years I have worked with Jersey Shore Medical Center to raise money for the oncology services. For many years I co-chaired The Sweetheart Ball, which helped numerous services for oncology. After my husband’s diagnosis we realized that there are very few programs available for the male patients, especially male cancer, so we have been trying to raise money for men’s health. We have had two fundraisers so far and hopefully can pull off another.

CM: What are some of the highlights of your career?

Ann: I am not good talking about myself. I am blessed a million times over that I have gotten to work in a field that I love. I love to hug the patients and tell them I love them. I try to treat everyone like they are family. If I can make it a little easier for them, that is all I want to do. The office is great, everyone tries to be friendly and we try to do fun days such as bringing an ice cream truck so the patients can get free ice cream with family members. Pajama Day, Tropical Day, and always Football and Baseball Day. Having cancer is hard enough. Coming into an atmosphere where it is not stuffy, but warm, truly gives me much joy and happiness.

Hopefully the patients, too. We have an amazing staff who all jump in and try to provide the same love.

“She has genuinely committed herself to a life of service to others as an amazing and dedicated nurse, loving mother, devoted wife, dear friend, and outstanding member of our community.”

CM: What do you like to do when you’re not at work?

Ann: Working with The Ashley Lauren Foundation gives us so much joy as a family. It is the one thing everyone gets off from work for and comes ready to play with the children and see Monica and the entire staff. It makes us all remember how blessed we are in life. (Monica Vermeulen is the Founder and C.E.O.) CM: Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?

Ann: My favorite saying is, “God writes straight with crooked lines”. Think about that for a minute. When I was 11, life looked bleak. Through the years I realize that if that had not happened, this is probably not the path I would have taken! When something is going on, and you do not see the reason, you have to have faith and hang in. The answer may be clear later. So never give up and try to push through.

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THE INTERNET-FRIEND OR FOE? The internet has spawned many positive changes for modern living.

Communication is easier and instantaneous. Email and social media have dramatically altered the way our society communicates. Telephone calls and interpersonal conversations make up a steadily decreasing percentage of human contact.

It is hard to fathom why people often commit damaging admissions or venomous tirades to writing. The recipient often receives a gift – evidence that can make a point far more easily and emphatically than testimony from a saint.

The speaker often creates damaging evidence that is difficult or impossible to overcome.

People simply don’t talk to each other as much as they used to. They, more often, put what they have to say in writing. The good news is: there is a record of what was said. The bad news is: there is a record of what was said. Depending on what was said, who said it and to whom and the context in which it was said, in a divorce this can be a helpful tool or a stubborn blight.

Another thing that is so baffling about modern communication is that people will often put in writing things they would never say over the telephone or to a person’s face. The impersonal nature of digital communication somehow emboldens people, very often to their own detriment.

The good news is: there is a record of what was said.

The bad news is: there is a record of what was said.”

It is wise to pause before making written statements, as you would if you were writing a letter or a speech. Don’t be so quick to hit the “send” button because once you do, there is no “unsend” button by which to retrieve an ill-advised email or text.

Social media has also changed modern life. It has created a desire in many people to share every (no matter how banal) detail of their lives. This can provide a goldmine of information in a divorce. Postings should always be judicious, but in the context of divorce, an even stronger filter should be used.

It is amazing how many people use the internet in self-destructive ways.

And, contrary to what most people think, deleting a post or an email or text message does not completely sanitize your cyberspace. There remains a permanent record somewhere deep in your hard drive that IT experts can retrieve.

The internet is a wonderful modern invention. Like those other modern inventions, the automobile, modern medicine and dynamite, it should be used with caution.

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Parker Family Health Center Golf Outing Set for June 18 THE PARKER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER (PFHC) will be cel-

ebrating more than 19 years of caring at their 10th annual Golf Outing on June 18 at Navesink Country Club. This year’s outing will honor John F. Lloyd, retired Co-CEO Hackensack Meridian Health and will also pay a tribute to Elinor Chevalier, former PFHC patron and friend.

The golf outing’s shotgun start will be 1:00 pm, with a reception following that feature an open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, awards & prizes, cash raffle and special events during the evening.

The mission of the Parker Family Heath Center is to operate a free health care facility where Monmouth County residents who do not have medical insurance or the ability to pay for medical care can be treated. With the support of the medical community and the community at large, the Parker Family Health Center will assist those who are making a sincere effort to help themselves and their families realize optimum health.

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Meredith O‘Brien & Affiliates, LLC M E N TA L H E A LT H C O U N S E L I N G A START-OF-THE-SUMMER TRADITION returns when St. George’s-by-the-River hosts its annual Canterbury Fair on June 8 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, rain or shine.

This truly old-fashioned fair appeals to all age groups. In addition to the highly anticipated White Elephant Sale, available for sale is jewelry, baked goods, plants and flowers, and thousands of books for all ages. Treasures can also be found at the Shabby Chic display. A fabulous array of items will be up for bid at the Silent Auction tent. The best bargains at the Jersey Shore will be at the Canterbury Fair!

An entire area is dedicated to children’s fun. There is a petting zoo, balloons, cotton candy, face painting, bounce house, and lots of games where the little ones can win prizes. The children’s chance auction is a favorite for the “kid set”.

What fair would be complete without food? Take your pick, depending on your mood: hamburgers and hotdogs cooked on an open outdoor grill, the oasis of the Tea Garden for iced tea and delicious baked goods, and the outrageously good Lobster Salad Luncheon. There is something for everyone.

Proceeds help support local outreach and charitable organizations. St. George’s-by-the-River is located at 7 Lincoln Avenue in Rumson.

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Red Bank Farmers Market at The Galleria

SUNDAYS, NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 24

2 Bridge Avenue at The Galleria From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, offers fresh, locally-grown produce from New Jersey’s finest farmers and also showcases unique crafts and other vendors.

Greek Festival

JUNE 6 THROUGH JUNE 9

Networking, exquisite food, live music, spectacular sunset over the bay hosted by The Jersey Shore Partnership. Event to honor Montecalvo Family of Companies, Senator Josephy and Susan Kyrillos, PNC Bank and Weeks Marine, Inc. Tickets are $120, includes food, wine & beer. For tickets, visit jerseyshorepartnership.com.

Kimisis Tis Theotokou, Holmdel You too can be Greek for a day at the Holmdel Greek Food Festival. Being Greek means relishing the world around you and enjoying life to its fullest. The Greek Fest will be nothing like you’ve seen before. Come and check out homemade menus, Greek pastries, vendors, entertainment, and of course very talented dancers. You’re not going to want to miss out on our four-day event! More info at greekfestivalholmdel.com.

An event where car enthusiasts can appreciate exquisite automobiles from every year, make, and model. More than 150 cars will be on display. The event is free to spectators and is family friendly. DJ entertainment, street vendors, food trucks and special sales throughout the business district.

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FC Monmouth Local Semi-Pro Soccer Games

Two River Theater Oo-Bla-Dee follows Evelyn Waters and the Diviners, an allblack, all-female jazz band, as they travel from St. Louis to Chicago in order to set up a record deal following the end of World War II. On this trip toward freedom the latest member of the group, sax player Gin Del Sol, must wrestle with the complex timing of the music as well as the complicated times in which she lives. For tickets, visit tworivertheater.org

Attend and support the 2019 NPSL season. Home games are played at Count Basie Park in Red Bank. Visit fcmonmouth. com for more info.

JUNE 8 THROUGH JUNE 30

Yoga with Goats!

JUNE 8, JUNE 25, JULY 6, JULY 16, JULY 28 AUGUST 6, AUGUST 24, SEPTEMBER 7, SEPTEMBER 17

Lay your mat in the field. Try to pay attention to yoga while baby goats climb on you, push you over & generally cause a ruckus.

Join teachers from Hot and Soul Yoga & Synergy Hot Yoga Studios as they teach Yoga with Goats at OASIS tlc! All levels of Yoga Participants welcome. Register at bit.ly/2FoY6n8.

49th Annual Irish Festival

JUNE 9 AT MONMOUTH PARK

Make it a lucky day and come celebrate your inner Irish at Monmouth Park! Grab your favorite green outfit and enjoy a fun-filled day of live Thoroughbred racing, Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and drum competition, two human horse races and so much more! Authentic Irish music and step dancing will be performed throughout the day. Plus, enjoy FREE Family Fun Day with face painting, pony rides, a bounce house and more! Visit monmoutpark.com for more info.

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Summer Celebration Kickoff to Summer

JUNE 10 FROM 5:30 TO 9:00 PM FORT HANCOCK, SANDY HOOK

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Atlantic Highlands Classic Car Show

JUNE 15 FROM 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

HOME GAMES: JUNE 15, JUNE 22 & JUNE 26

Red Bank 5K Classic

JUNE 15 AT 8:30 AM

Register and join in on the fun for the Red Bank Classic 5K, and Kids Broad Street Dash., post-race activities free and open to public after party Red Rock Tap and Grill 14 Wharf Ave Red Bank. For more information go to redbankclassic.com.

Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market

JUNE 15 FROM 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck Browse vendors and look for unexpected treasures at this outdoor market. Admission and parking are free. More info, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

Spring Lake Irish Festival

JUNE 15 FROM 12:00 TO 5:00 P.M.

This year the Irish Festival will feature many family-friendly events perfect for a spring-time stroll through downtown Spring Lake. Expect live music, dancing, food, kids activities and shopping. Spring Lake is known as the Jersey Shore’s Irish Riviera!

Fair Haven Day

44th Annual Garden Party

JUNE 15 STARTING AT 4:00 PM | FAIR HAVEN FIELDS

JUNE 30 AT 5:00 PM

Saint Leo the Great Annual Carnival

JULY 2 THROUGH JULY 6 | 6:00 TO 11:00 PM EVERY NIGHT

Church of Saint Leo the Great, Lincroft Warmer weather, delicious food, great friends and so much fun! Open from 6:00 to 11:00 pm (June 17th through June 21st) and 6:00 to 10:00 pm (June 22nd). More info at stleothegreat. com.

JULY 4 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

Music will be provided by Guilty Pleasure, 10-Strings and The Carl Gentry Band. Food options will include a picnic by Brennan’s, seafood from Lusty Lobster, and desserts from Booskerdoo. More info at foundationoffairhaven.org.

JUNE 17 THROUGH JUNE 22

Taste of Highlands

JUNE 22 BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM

Sample scrumptious food & cocktails at more than 20 Highlands restaurants, eateries & establishments. Tickets are $45.00 per person. Nowhere else will you find such an eclectic selection of cuisine served from restaurants and eateries in a half-square mile. More info at highlandsnj.com.

Wine & Chocolate Festival at Monmouth Park

JUNE 22 & JUNE 23

It’s the sweetest weekend of the summer. Unlimited wines, sweet dessert samples - what more do you need? Enjoy live music and on Sunday enjoy FREE Family Fun Day featuring clowns, face painters, pony rides and a bounce house. More info, visit monmouthpark.com.

5th Annual Asbury Park Promenade of Mermaids

JUNE 29

The Promenade will be located in Bradley Park (across Ocean Avenue from Convention Hall). Featuring 30+ vendors selling mermaid art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, face painting, photos, and more! More info at asburyparkpromenadeofmermaids. com.

Sunday in the Park with the NJ Symphony

JUNE 30 AT 8:00 PM

Marine Park, Red Bank Watch the fireflies dance along to the overture to Crazy for You and catch a glimpse of a shooting star during Rossini’s fiery overture to William Tell. You may even hear a familiar tune from a galaxy far, far away! Lay back on the grass or bring a lawn chair of your own and take in this marvelous concert with stunning views of the Navesink River. Concert is free, more info at visitredbank.com.

Presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association, this annual event is not to be missed at a historic estate in Rumson.

For tickets, visit Monmouthhistory.org.

Atlantic Highlands Annual Fireman’s Fair

Come and have a great time with games, rides, food & entertainment while supporting the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department. July 5th is Fireworks Nights, starting at 9:45 pm.

Annual OceanFest at Long Branch

The biggest event on the Jersey Shore! Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. Boardwalk festival includes vendors, bands, food, live music, crafts, and fun on Promenade Boardwalk. More info at oceanfestnj.com.

Monmouth Park Classic Car Show & Oldies Day

JULY 7 FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

Bring the whole family out for an experience like no other! It’ll feel like a true classic with close to 150 antique cars to admire and old-school entertainment for the whole family – featuring pony rides, face painting, a bounce house, and more! More info, visit monmouthpark.com.

Summer Series: Jazz in the Park

JULY 11, JULY 18, JULY 25 AUGUST 1, AUGUST 8, AUGUST 15, AUGUST 22

Every Thursday after 7:00 pm at Riverside Gardens Park West Front Street in Red Bank. All free to the public. Bring a picnic and enjoy some world-class music in a beautiful park setting with the picturesque Navesink River backdrop. More info, visit redbanknj.org.

Surf & Turf Seafood Festival

JULY 13 & JULY 14

Monmouth Park has the turf so they will be adding the surf!

With fresh seafood all weekend long, grab a crab cake and a refreshing beer and watch as your favorite horse breaks from the starting gate. Enjoy live music, and on Sunday enjoy a free family day featuring pony rides, face painting, a bounce house, and more! More info, visit monmouthpark.com.

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TVG.com Haskell Invitational

JULY 20

It’s Summer’s Biggest Party! Join with family and friends to help us celebrate the season’s biggest race as the nation’s top 3-year-olds converge on Monmouth Park for the $1 Million TVG Haskell Invitational!

Dress to impress and take a walk down our red carpet photo opps, plus have a chance to be named Haskell’s Best Dressed Couple!

Sandy Hook Foundation Summer Concert Series

Asbury Park Summer Bazaar

JULY 20 AND JULY 21

Asbury Park Convention Hall Featuring handcraft & vintage vendors, live music & DJs, workshops, kids art classes, photo booth, food & libations, and more! More info at asburyparkbazaar. com.

45th Annual Monmouth County Fair

JULY 24 THROUGH JULY 28

East Freehold Showgrounds, Freehold Enjoy rides, food, 4-H shows & exhibits, pie eating contests, clown parades, photo booths, vendors, and so much more! Admission is $8; children 12 and younger enter free. Parking is free.

37th Annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning

JULY 26 THROUGH JULY 28

Join the other 100 balloons ascending into the sky and experience “Love at First Flight!” You can take a balloon ride (and go up, up and away) during any of the mass ascensions. Learn more at balloonfestival.com.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 6:00 PM

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Concert-goers, bring your beach chairs and pack a picnic dinner so that you can listen, dance, and sing to the music of the Jersey Shore. Check SandyHookFoundation.org for concert cancellation, or call 732.291.7733.

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Rumson Oceanic Library Showcases Annual Cupcake Wars

BY SUSAN MURPHY

That moment when...

SPIRIT ABOUNDS

First place winner in the Creativity category of the Cupcake Wars was Brie Havestick.

THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL CUPCAKE WARS hosted by the

Oceanic Public Library in Rumson was held on May 9 at the Library. It was only open to children ages 8 to 16 and under 8 with a parent. Although there are usually only 20 entries accepted, this year the total was 23. At least 130 people attended the event to show their support. During the event, Kim Megill of Wilton Decorating offered a decorating demonstration for the children.

Judges Denise Kelleher and Jodi Wooley of Cups and Cakes, also known as “The Cupcake Queens,” were impressed with the creativity the children showed with their cupcake designs. They had a tough time judging the entries because the children once again did an amazing job. Some of the designs included cactus cupcakes; strawberry lemonade cupcakes; psychedelic chocolate and peanut butter donut cupcakes; S’mores cupcakes with seashell decorations; key lime cupcakes; campfire cupcakes with roasted marshmallow icing; and sunflower cupcakes.

In the Taste category, the winners were Sara and Lucy Poponak in first place; Kay and Kristen Weir in second place; Team Corridon: Chelsea, Lauren, Mallory, and Delilah in third place; and Sophie Yockel with Honorable Mention.

In the Creativity category, the winners were Brie Havestick in first place; Lyla Whitenack in second place; Mia Masserio and Emma Alpert in third place; and Lucy Barber with Honorable Mention.

“Congratulations to all of the talented young bakers who participated,” said Oceanic Library Board President Carolyn Miller. She added, “Both the children and the adults seemed to have a great time. We look forward to next year’s creative group of bakers!”

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RCDS National Latin Exam Results Exceed National Averages

RCDS 8th graders who earned summa cum laude.

FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD JULIAN MAGHERINI let out a grin that shined as brightly as the gold medal he accepted at The Rumson Country Day School awards ceremony held on April 18 to recognize students for their exceptional performance on the National Latin Exam.

“It was a really good feeling to learn the news of our results,” said Julian. “Not only because it was an exam that was

RCDS 7th graders who attained perfect scores.

taken nation-wide, but because I knew how hard we worked to achieve what we did.”

Ninety-one percent of the RCDS seventh graders and 82% of eighth graders garnered accolades for their exam results including perfect scores, outstanding achievement, and achievement.

Typically, under 50% of National Latin Exam takers are recognized for these

accomplishments. Julian and ten other eighth graders represented RCDS admirably by exhibiting mastery at their level in Latin and earning summa cum laude.

The impressive results are a testament to hard work and discipline led by RCDS Latin teacher Dr. Stephen Gaetano – known as Dr. G among his students.

RFH Students Organize Hoops for Haiti, Raised Funds for At-Risk Youth

THE RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL chapter of the French National Honor Society sponsored its annual Hoops for Haiti 3-on-3 basketball tournament on April 10 to benefit the Haitian People’s Support Project.

The tournament involved 16 teams composed of students and staff and raised more than $500. The money that is raised from this annual event funds projects in orphanages, schools, and

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impoverished communities. The proceeds from last year’s tournament went toward the purchase of two solar powered generators for a community that had been completely without power since Hurricane Matthew in 2016. This year’s proceeds are going to the ELT art school, a school that takes at-risk youth from the streets of Port-au-Prince and teaches them to draw, paint, sculpt and create artisanal products. All of the

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money is sent to worthy projects through the Haitian People’s Support Project (haitiansupportproject.org).

This year’s winners of the 3-on-3 tournament were Pete Crowley, Owen McLaughlin and Nicholas Ferrara. The tournament is completely student run, with French Honor Society members organizing, refereeing, and calling the games.

Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County HELD ANNUAL TASTE FOR HOMES EVENT

BY SUSAN MURPHY | PHOTO CREDIT: ALIX G PHOTOGRAPHY

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN MONMOUTH COUNTY (HFHMC) hosted their fourth annual A Taste for Homes Wine and Food Tasting Event on May 6 at the Oyster Point Hotel on the Navesink River in Red Bank. More than a dozen local vendors participated and more than 200 guests attended the event.

The three-hour event showcased local restaurants, wineries, coffee baristas, and dessert specialists. Aside from the 50/50 raffle, the event offered “Doors of Opportunity” that allowed anyone who purchased a “door” to win a prize.

Left to right: Board President Greg Robinson; John Merola of Merola Tile (honored); Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso; Honoree Gary Lespinasse; Executive Director Diane Kinnane; and Freeholder Gerry Scharfenberger.

Left to right: Representatives of Lowe’s Home Improvement (honored) with Freeholder Gerry Scharfenberger; Executive Director Diane Kinnane; and Board President Greg Robinson.

“Our annual A Taste for Homes is an important part of how we are able to support our mission,” said Diane Kinnane, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County. “Every year the event grows and allows us to celebrate our amazing partners like Lowe’s, Heilbrunn Pape, Merola Tile and Gary Lespinasse.”

Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County has built more than 55 new homes and assisted hundreds of families during the last 30 years. Since 2013, with the support of volunteers, the organization has built 14 houses, assisted more than 130 families with Sandy-related repairs and reached many others through its A Brush with Kindness and Ramp and Rails projects. HFHMC currently services 83% of Monmouth County including Colts Neck, Fair Haven, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Red Bank, Rumson, Shrewsbury Township, and many more.

Proceeds from last year’s event helped to build three new homes, dozens of wheelchair ramps, and repairs to numerous homes in need for HFHMC’s hardworking partner families and seniors. Plans for 2019 again include the construction of three new affordable homes. HFHMC continues to complete “A Brush with Kindness” projects; help the elderly and disabled through their “‘Ramps and Rails” program; and continues to develop volunteer leaders through their Youth and Women Build programs. Event proceeds from this year will allow HFHMC to continue their work.

For more information about HFHMC, visit habitatmonmouth.org. or call their office at 732.728.0441.

Left to right: Freeholder Gerry Scharfenberger; Executive Director Diane Kinnane; Representatives of Heilbrunn Pape (honored); Chiara Mancini and Jeffrey Cheng: and Board President Greg Robinson.

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HABCORE’S

“A Night in Morocco”

Annual Fundraiser to Honor Junior League of Monmouth County and Janie & George Schildge

PHOTO CREDIT: TOM ZAPCIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Left to right: George and Janie Schildge (honorees); HABCORE Executive Director, Steve Heisman; Lori Hohenleitner, JLMC President Elect; Heather Viola, JLMC President

HABCORE Board Member, Dave Gilmour and his wife, Lisa; HABCORE Board member, Susan Harbison; HABCORE Staff, Tara Heisman, Kate Ryan, Annie Zappulla, Bill Quinn, Marta Quinn; HABCORE Board Member and owner of Artisan Collective, Deborah Straus Eisenstein

HABCORE BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF congratulated community hon-

orees for 2019, the Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) and Janie and George Schildge of Colts Neck, at a festive “Kick Off Reception” on May 16 at the Artisan Collective, Red Bank.

Both JLMC members and the Schildges have promoted HABCORE’s mission to provide permanent housing and individualized support services to homeless veterans, families, and individuals with special needs in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

The JLMC and the Schildges will be honored at “A Night in Morocco” at the Navesink Country Club on September 27 with exotic, colorful and vibrant moods of Morocco to the evening. The event will include Mediterranean dishes, silent and live auctions, exciting entertainers and music.

HABCORE is a perfect example of the significant difference Junior Leaguers have made to improve the quality of life in Monmouth County. Twelve women who were trained to be civic community leaders came through the JLMC pipeline to serve as invaluable HABCORE staff, volunteers, and board members.

The Schildges have enthusiastically supported HABCORE since its founding in 1988. While volunteering at Lunch Break with her close friend Nancy Margenau, Janie realized that many of Lunch Break’s clients were homeless. When three men froze to death living on the streets of Red Bank that year, a small group of devoted volunteers created HABCORE. Together Mrs. Schildge and Mrs. Margenau rolled up their sleeves and helped in meaningful ways, including cleaning chores at HABCORE’s first boarding home, the Coffey Residence on South Pearl Street in Red Bank.

“When you see an organization that sees “The Junior League, through its collab- JLMC was founded in 1939. Its active a need and effectively serves the people orative efforts, and Janie and George and sustaining members include busi- with that need, it’s natural to give your Schildge, by loyally and generously ness owners, executives, accountants, support,” says Mrs. Schildge. She adds, supporting HABCORE since its incep- lawyers, health care professionals, and “Our collaborative efforts make such a tion, have helped HABCORE grow in the stay-at-home mothers. They all share difference.” Janie and George’s support past 31 years from an organization that an interest in and a commitment to for HABCORE continues to be generous housed 5 residents to one housing more voluntarism and genuine. than 300 today,” explained HABCORE “Training women to be civic communi- Since 1985 Mrs. Schildge has served Executive Director Steve Heisman. ty leaders is the part of JLMC’s mission as Red Bank Crop Walk’s Coordinator.

The 300 residents include 60 families that most resonates with me,” says Funds raised by walkers support local with 100 children, veterans, and indi- Lori Hohenleitner, JLMC’s incoming and global programs. Participants also viduals with special needs living in two President. She adds: “JLMC is about giv- donate thousands of pounds of food for boarding homes and more than 100 ing back to the community. We guide local pantries. Mrs. Schildge is also an apartment sites across Monmouth and women to become incredible civic active member of the United Methodist Ocean counties. leaders, and Janie Schildge is a perfect Church of Red Bank. example.”

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‘Liberty Extravaganza’ at Tower Hill on June 30

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ing a performance of all-American music and an audience sing-along of patriotic songs, is planned for June 30 at Tower Hill Church located at 255 Harding Road in Red Bank. The 7:00 pm concert, a Tower Hill Concert Series event, is preceded by light food and live music on the church patio beginning at 5:00 pm.

The concert features music by the Liberty Choir, soloists, and a brass ensemble. The choir is made up of choral singers from the church and the community, under the direction of Adam Peithmann. Popular features of the All-American musical program include patriotic favorites, Broadway show tunes, and audience sing-a-longs to standards like Yankee Doodle and God Bless America. A stirring salute to the armed forces pays tribute to the men and women who have served the U.S.A. in uniform. The evening concludes with the raising of the grand flag.

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Doors open at 6:30 pm for admission to the concert. Early arrival is advised to be sure of a seat. A free-will offering with a suggested donation of $20 per person will be taken to support the Tower Hill Concert Series. Light fare and dessert will be available for a small fee on the patio while the pre-concert entertainment The Hot Taters perform, rain or shine.

For more information, visit TowerHillChurch.org.

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Open Heart Yoga Brings Community Betterment Mission to Monmouth County WITH A PASSIONATE, ALTRUISTIC MISSION to enrich and unite the community it serves by providing greater access to yoga while creating a more diverse and inclusive environment in which to practice, Open Heart Yoga (OYH), a unique, non-profit organization, celebrated a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Red Bank on May 5th.

The event was attended by several Red Bank and Monmouth County dignitaries including Senator Vin Gopal, Senator Joe Kyrillos, Sheriff Sean Golden, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna and Red Bank Councilwoman Kathy Horgan. Friends, family, and community partners came together to celebrate and welcome Open Heart Yoga to the community.

When each single, weekly, monthly, or yearly yoga package is purchased, Open Heart Yoga, in turn, gives the equivalent in the form of a redeemable voucher to one of its ten Greater Monmouth County Community Partners, chosen by the student. Open Heart Yoga’s Community Partners include: 180 Turning Lives Around, Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care, Bloom Again, Count Basie Center for the Arts, JBJ Soul Foundation, Lunch Break, Parker Family Health Center, Stephy’s, Tigger House Foundation, and VNA Health Group.

With the inventive business concept conceived right from her own yoga mat, Open Heart Yoga Founder Mary Ansell, a former public school teacher and avid yogi, had become aware of the many invaluable resources available to Monmouth County residents

Open Heart Yoga board members and community partner representatives pause for a photo at the grand opening on May 5. Left to right: John Klein (Lunch Break), Adam Philipson (Count Basie Center for the Arts), Christine Rieger (Bloom Again), Robin L. Klein (OHY President), Lisa Stavola (Tigger House Foundation), Bridget Murphy (VNA), Mary Ansell (OHY Founder), Rick Brandt (OHY Treasurer), and Sima Epstein (OHY Vice President)

choosing to actively volunteer with schools, nonprofit organizations, and charities. As her community involvement evolved, Ansell combined her love of teaching, passion for yoga and volunteerism, creating the building blocks that inspired her to create Open Heart Yoga.

Open Heart Yoga is located at 93 Shrewsbury Avenue, Suite 6, in Red Bank.

Visit openheartyoganj.org for more information.

RBR Athlete Commit to Play Sports in College Next Year This fall, RBR graduates will be swimming, running, playing football, baseball, cheerleading and throwing the shotput and discus from the Northeastern most state of New Hampshire at Dartmouth all the way across the country to the Pacific Northwest at the University of Oregon. Pictured are the RBR athletes: Seated, left to right: Brendan Loftus, Little Silver (Shotput and Discus, Dartmouth College); Aidan Kelly, Little Silver (Baseball, Salisbury University); Alaina DeRose, Little Silver (Cheerleading, Sacred Heart University); Jackie Prestininzi, Shrewsbury (Track, Bryant University); Jack Niesz, Red Bank (Football, Coastal Carolina); Donovan Turner, Shrewsbury (Football, Hartwick College); Standing, left to right: Jack Povey, Shrewsbury (Baseball, Villanova University); Evin Lawlor, Red Bank (Football, Fairleigh Dickinson University); Kashaun Turner, Red Bank (Football, East Stroudsburg University); Ryan McCarthy, Little Silver (Track and Field, University of Oregon); Nigel Mitchell, Red Bank (Football and Track, Tiffin University); Colin Chatto, Shrewsbury (Football, Bridgewater State University); and Patrick Sullivan, Little Silver (Swimming, The College of New Jersey)

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Forrestdale Middle School Debate Team Talks Their Way to a Win

ON MAY 4, THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST teams from the Jersey Shore Debate

League and the Garden State Debate League met for an all-day debate competition hosted at Rumson Country Day School. Forrestdale Middle School of

Rumson sent four teams to the event and emerged with a record number of wins and accolades. The team of Angus Dassler, Sophia Risin, and Sean “Mac” Healey made it to the final round and debated against Cedar Hill Academy on stage in front of more than one hundred students and parents from all over the state. This heated debate over whether facial recognition technology does more harm than good captivated the audience, and Dassler, Risin, and Healey won second place overall team.

Forrestdale also tied for first place for

highest percentage of wins for the day and second place for the highest number of wins. Sean Healey of Forrestdale won the prestigious Golden Gavel Award which is given to the top speaker of the entire tournament. Other awards for Forrestdale included top Forrestdale speaker Sophia Risin and the sixth-place overall team was awarded to Sydney Carroll, Tyler Izzo, and Reagan Volk.

Eighth graders on the team include Michael Chen, Sydney Carroll, Angus Dassler, Kaitlyn Ferber, Lucas Guarino, Sean Healey, Tyler Izzo, Gabriel Maglione, Preston Meek, Eleanor O’Connor, Reagan Nielsen, Charlie Patton, Sophia Risin, Brendan Simons, and Reagan Volk. The team was also joined by seventh graders Sophie Dreschler and Max McCarty, who are excited to lead next year’s debate club.

RBR Students Head to Worldwide Destinations for Summer going to Japan Germany. Some will attend cultural profor four weeks grams that will explore the arts in: St. to study the Petersburg, Russia; Rome, Italy; Madrid, language and Spain. Another student will study at a culture of that creative arts studio in Prague, Czech island nation; Republic. Two students will travel to Amy Serrano, London, England and study its famed Red Bank, will theatre industry. One student will travel study language to Dublin, Ireland, for a program in globi m m e r s i o n al entrepreneurship. and culture in This marks the second year in which Buenos Aires, RBR has participated with CIEE; last year A r g e n t i n a ; 14 students traveled abroad for three Eleanor Phillips, and four-week programs. The language Red Bank, will immersion students earned four college Left to right: Caryn Berman; Amy Serrano, Red Bank, (destination--Arbe mentor- credits for their programs, while the gentina); Eleanor Phillips, Red Bank, (“Morocco); Nicholas Trimrache, ing youth and leadership initiative program students Millstone (“Japan), RBR Superintendent Dr. Louis Moore; and Remi Ryan, Red Bank, (“Costa Rica). raising social garnered more than 50 hours of commuawareness in nity service.

Mohammedia, AT ITS MAY 1 MEETING, the Council for Morocco; Remi Ryan, Red Bank, will “These students will be with other stuInternational Educational Exchange be working on environmental projects dents from all over the US who share the (CIEE) Global Navigator Program to help build a sustainable planet in same passions they do,” said Berman.

International Studies Advisor, Caryn “Their teachers notice a big difference Monteverdi, Costa Rica.

Berman, addressed the Red Bank (when they return) as their confidence Regional (RBR) Board of Education. She “You should be proud of your students is just incredible. The language immerinformed them that 14 RBR students since they were among the 1300 that sion programs consist of 60 hours of had been granted more than $42,000 in were chosen from a field of 3000 student classroom activity reinforced with outscholarship money to attend CIEE’s pro- applicants from across the country,” said of-classroom excursions. We have found grams for summer 2019. Four of those Berman. “They are competing with the that one month of participation in one of students were present at the meeting to best of the best.” these programs is equivalent to one year express their gratitude and state what In addition to the four students who of language learning in a U.S. classroom. they would be doing over their summer described their programs, other RBR The method by which our students abvacation. students will be doing immersion sorb language skills is really incredible.”

Nicolas Trimarche, Millstone, will be and cultural programs in Mexico and

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RBR Inducts Five into its 2019 Distinguished Hall of Fame

RBR’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame inductees include (left to right): Ashley Marinaccio, Judge Anthony Bruno, Michael Very, Taylore Fowler and Michael Welsh.

ON MAY 3, RED BANK REGIONAL (RBR)

inducted its newest members into its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The inductees where honored at a special ceremony and luncheon organized by the RBR BUC BACKER Foundation under the direction of event co-chairs Teresa Jahns Hottmann, Shrewsbury, and Kate Quinn, Little Silver.

RBR Superintendent Dr. Louis Moore addressed the student audience stating, “Ladies and gentlemen, our inductees have made remarkable contributions in a wide-range of areas in the arts, in business, in medicine, in government, and law. But a common theme in all their work has been to combine compassion with leadership and to demonstrate that the most important work in life does not always generate headlines, earn prizes, or produce great private wealth.”

This year’s inductees included: ANTHONY BRUNO, CLASS OF 1955 Administrative Court Judge, former Little Silver mayor councilman, and long-time fire department volunteer; past president of the Monmouth County Health Association and New Jersey Association for Mental Health; current director for the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation.

MICHAEL J. WELSH, CLASS OF 1989 MONOC Paramedic, field training officer, paramedic to special operations and SWAT teams, flight paramedic; member of the New Jersey Task Force-1 Urban Search and Rescue Team, FEMA Community and emergency services volunteer in Little Silver, Red Bank, and Middletown.

ASHLEY MARINACCIO, CLASS OF 2003 College instructor and founder of several theatre companies specializing in giving young women a safe place to write and perform their own work. Her troops have performed at the White House as well as all around the world.

Michael Welsh explained that he was not a stellar high school student. He even contemplated dropping out if not for his guidance counselor who encouraged him to stick it out. He explained how surprised and grateful he was to discover that high school algebra aided him in his paramedic work.

MICHAEL VERY, CLASS OF 2004 Tour chief for Jersey City Paramedics, “She was right,” he told the students, “evwho has earned many decorations and erything you learn in high school preaccolades for life saving and valor. A pares you for the rest of your life.” member of the New Jersey -1 Disaster Medical Assistant Team (NJ-1 DMAT), he Ashley Marinaccio thought of herself was deployed most recently in Florida as only an average student who is now and Puerto Rico hurricane rescue; his stunned to find herself among the top community service includes long ser- five candidates in a doctoral program. vice to the Little Silver EMS and Fire She believes the RBR VPA program introduced her to the arts and her passion, Department. stating, “This was the place I could find TAYLORE ANNE FOWLER, CLASS OF 2010 my artistic self which validated who I am Parlayed a valuable degree from Stevens and my dreams of becoming someone Institute of Technology in music tech- important in the world.” nology into an amazing career trajectory, working for Disney Consumer Products Michael Very knew from high school and Interactive Media, Disney Publishing what path his life would take, creditWorldwide, The Walt Disney Studios, and ing the guidance of RBR athletic trainer is currently a Netflix Product Manager Christina Emrich. He stated, “She helped me grow to be a confident young man making presentations in Europe. with EMT and a better person.”

RBR students who wrote the biographies of each inductee had the honor of intro- Taylore Fowler, the youngest alumna ever ducing them to their fellow students. inducted into the Hall of Fame, told the The Inductees then addressed the audi- students, “RBR is near and dear to my ence with stories of their life experience heart and why I am where I am today.” and advice for the students’ future.

The inductees were honored by their Judge Anthony Bruno shared a humorous home-town mayors and state represenstory of a big moment in his high school tatives with proclamations for their procareer when he was tasked to introduce fessional accomplishments and contrispecial visitors with a prepared memo- butions to the community. rized speech which he promptly forgot when the big moment arrived.

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LITTLE SILVER SCHOOL DISTRICT’S DR. KOSSACK IS MONMOUTH COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

BY A NDRE W WA L SH, PRE SIDENT OF THE LIT TLE SILV ER BOA RD OF EDUC ATION

Little Silver School District’s Superintendent Carolyn M. Kossack, Ed.D. with Andrew Walsh, President of the Little Silver Board of Education

Carolyn M. Kossack, Ed.D. was appointed Superintendent of the Little Silver School District in October 2007. She has been a transformative leader for the past twelve years by creating an inspiring vision of the future for our students. Dr. Kossack is a leader who motivates, inspires, and helps the community, parents, staff and students to become engaged with Little Silver’s vision. With her passion and commitment, Dr. Kossack has brought about positive changes in support of the district mission to inspire critical thinking, foster intellectual curiosity, and promote acceptance of individuals, allowing children to achieve their full potential as responsible, contributing citizens of an ever-changing global community.

Dr. Kossack is recognized as a leader amongst her peers. She is a member of the Monmouth County Superintendents Roundtable

Executive Board and holds the seat of Treasurer. She is one of the Board of Directors for the Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission, and participates on the Professional Development Committee for the NJ Association of School Administrators.

Dr. Kossack’s many accomplishments include passing a referendum for full-day Kindergarten and developing sustainable building security.

She has been a forerunner for 21st century learning with a 1:1 technology initiative and outfitting district classrooms with instructional technology.

Dr. Kossack ensures the staff is continuously learning and staying current in Curriculum and Instruction with best educational practices. Under Dr. Kossack’s leadership and direction, the Little Silver Board of Education has achieved Master Board Certification after countless hours of professional development.

This year, in addition to leading the Little Silver District toward a Future Ready Schools certification, she has facilitated numerous meetings with local school boards and legislators to hear our concerns with regard to growing funding issues. Despite these issues, Little Silver ranks among the highest test scores in the New Jersey while having one of the lowest per pupil costs under Dr. Kossack’s leadership.

Dr. Kossack was nominated by her peers and selected as Monmouth County Superintendent of the Year by a committee of Monmouth County Superintendents. She was honored for this well-deserved award at the Educator of Year Ceremony in May, where she was the keynote speaker.

DEANE-PORTER TEACHER RECEIVES AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP FROM GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA The Rumson Garden Club (RGC) nominated Sue Schoenfeld, a beloved third grade teacher at Deane-Porter School, to receive from Garden Club of America (GCA) their prestigious Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award. This year, across the United States, only 14 teachers received the Hull Award, an honor which includes a $1000 scholarship.

Schoenfeld has introduced a generation of students to the importance of caring for their environment and fostering and protecting nature. Her efforts are visible at Deane-Porter’s courtyard. In 2003, she partnered with RGC, a member club of GCA, to create a habitat full of monarch butterflyfriendly plants which provide sustenance for migrating butterflies. Since then, she has travelled to Mexico to learn more about the migration. In her letter of support, Deane Porter Principal, Shari Feeney, noted Schoenfeld’s dedication to creating Monarch Butterfly waystations: “Mrs. Schoenfeld can be seen traipsing through fields, parks, and backyards to harvest Milkweed for our butterflies. That embodies her heartfelt dedication to both the butterflies and the students.”

She has worked with students to maintain and replant the courtyard.

The impact of her teaching extends beyond Deane Porter and has created a legacy at Forrestdale as her students have matriculated to middle school.

She has inspired the creation of a school garden club and renovation of a greenhouse at Forrestdale Middle School.

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Back at Deane-Porter, she and her class have focused on the practice and importance of recycling with a field trip down to Rumson Borough’s recycling center.

Both Rumson, its third graders, and Monarch Butterflies are enriched

by Schoenfeld’s efforts. As Principal Feeney said, “Mrs. Schoenfeld researches and looks for new ideas to bring to our school.”

Left to right: Rumson Garden Club President Joan Lynch, Gwendolyn Wisely, Sue Schoenfeld, Maura Beyer, and Heather Robinson

RUMSON MARATHON RUNNER CONTINUES TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LADACIN

BY SUSA N MURPH Y Joseph Walker, a resident of Rumson for more than 16 years who now lives in Connecticut, started running as a personal challenge. His first full marathon was in the 2004 New York City marathon, and with the support of his financial firm, colleagues, clients, and peers throughout Wall Street, he created the Joseph Walker Run. He raised $30,000 to benefit LADACIN Network. This non-profit Agency provides a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, and residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. Walker’s brother Conor has attended the Schroth Center of LADACIN Network for education and therapy services for 24 years. “Due to the special care Conor requires, he has continued to attend their adult program. The money I raise for LADACIN is for the adult program, which gets very limited state money,” said Walker.

Walker and Team LADACIN have been raising funds for the Agency for the past nine years, and as of this year they have raised more than $431,000. LADACIN’S Director of Development and Community Relations Luisa Vroman noted, “Several Walker family members and friends participate in the race each year, pushing Conor in his jogging stroller for the 13.1 miles of the half marathon. Conor and Joseph’s mother, Denise Walker of Rumson, along with friends and family, also host an annual postrace fundraising party which includes an auction and 50/50.”

Walker explained that although his brother Conor is 35 now, he has the mentality of a three to four-year-old boy, so his response to being a part of the marathon is limited. “He is really just a child at heart and doesn’t understand the bigger picture of what is going on. What he does know is that he’s with his family/friends doing a “race” where people are cheering for him and there is a very good chance he will see a fire truck/ police car/ambulance along the way which makes his day! He has no real concept of time, the team, or the broader understanding of LADACIN as an organization.”

Working with LADACIN during the last 15 years has been a blessing, said Walker. “It has given me a chance to personally give back to an agency that has been so special and wonderful to my family. They are not just Conor’s

Far left: Guinevere, sister of Joseph Walker; third from left is Joseph Walker; his mother Denise is in the orange hat; Will, a cousin is at the far right; and Conor Walker is in his jogger in the center. This was taken at the finish line of the New Jersey Marathon on April 28.

‘school,’ but have become dear friends and many are like family to us. The second blessing is how this fundraising effort has created a sense of unity and strength for my immediate family, along with extended family, friends, and community. From runners, to volunteers, to donations, to words of appreciation, friends and family have answered the call. Conor’s disability requires a tremendous, non-stop ‘extra’ effort for a family, mostly for my mother and father. Day-in and day-out my Mom, along with all those who have a disability in their lives, have to work harder for things many take for granted in life. In working for LADACIN, our family has been able to use the difference that makes us unique (Conor) and create an element of strength and power to be used for helping others. And our running team is just one part of a larger puzzle doing great things. The 15 years of the running effort (solo and as a team) have given my family a voice - and we are proud and strong!”

LITTLE SILVER STUDENTS GO UNPLUGGED FOR A WEEK As screens are continually integrated into all aspects of life, it might seem more and more difficult to have conversations with the friends and family around you without the use of a smartphone or computer. Therefore, the Education Foundation of Little Silver (EFLS) had decided to once again host “Power Off Week” in conjunction with National Screen-Free Week.

From April 29 to May 5, students and their families alike were urged to take the time that they would normally spend either watching television, or surfing the web, and instead interact with one another without the proxy of a device. Students at the school were given a “Power Off Week Challenge” sheet which they could fill out and return to school. The sheets had many different activities that students

would need to complete “Bingo” style in order to complete their sheets.

Some of these activities included playing basketball or soccer, going to the library, riding a bike, or helping make dinner. While the physical or educational aspects of the options do vary, the main takeaway from all these options is that students would either be going out and getting some fresh air and sunshine or connecting with the family or friends around them.

Point Road School also played its part in the attempt for everyone to disconnect for the week. Students were not given any homework that would have had to have been done on the computer. Additionally, the EFLS hosted events like a playdate at Sickles Park with an ice cream truck, as well as a dance with a DJ. These events, as well as the students’ challenge sheets, hopefully imparted a realization that their HD screens do not hold a candle to seeing and feeling the world directly with their own senses.

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The event, held in returning partnership with Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, was a huge success raising more than $105,000 for the thousands of homeless animals that the MCSPCA cares for every year.

Crowds of smiling people and their pets gathered on the Brookdale campus to enjoy the sunny, spring weather along with the colorful and exciting comic book theme which encompassed every dog being a superhero. Highlights of the event included comic-themed photo taking opportunities with costumed superheroes, a puppy kissing booth, contests for pets and their owners and plenty of games

and activities for event-goers of all ages.

A new and exciting draw this year was the world-famous K9 frisbee team, The DiscConnected K9’s, who performed three different high-flying shows throughout the day with their 14 rescue dogs.

to the shelter. The MCSPCA was also happy with the support of new event sponsors, such as the Cambridge Club, who’s “Aquadog” sponsorship covered all of the water-drinking stations for dogs along the walk route. Another success of the event was the 50/50 raffle, totaling more than $17,000, and won by a lucky Shrewsbury resident whose family has been volunteering for the shelter for several years.

The incentive for participants to fundraise this year included an array of prizes including gift cards, signed artwork, pampering pet products, concert tickets and a brewery tour. The Sfarra family came in first place raising over $26,000 for The Monmouth County SPCA is now gettheir returning “Chairdog” Pinot. Other ting ready for their summer & fall event top fundraisers and runners-up includ- schedule which includes the nationwide ed Max and Harriet Colby, Jill Bergmann, “Clear the Shelters” initiative on August 17 Phoebe’s Friends, Barbara LaRocca and and the annual Fur Ball Gala set to take Lauren Wilder. The event welcomed place on September 28 at a venue to be back new and returning vendors with announced shortly. For more informaitems for people and pets, many of which tion on any upcoming events, visit mondonated a percent of their proceeds back mouthcountyspca.org!

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