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Lili Portmann, Making the World More Inclusive One billion people, 15% of the global population, live with some form of disability.

Lili Portmann, a 2018 Holmdel graduate and now a Little Silver resident, is currently a junior at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida majoring in Social Entrepreneurship through the Watson Institute. Lili speaks passionately about the path that she is on and her dream she is now turning into a reality.

“My dream is to be an advocate for people with disabilities,” said Lili. “I am going to create a nonprofit organization that educates our youth about treating everyone equally.”

Lili was born with a neuromuscular disease called Muscular Atrophy Type III, that affects her lower extremities. When Lili was born, the doctors told her mom that she would never walk.

Lili proved them all wrong. She uses a wheelchair and, uses braces and sticks to walk - when she chooses to. Lili has never put any limits on what she can do and wants to make sure that others do not impose limits on anyone with disabilities.

“In living with a disability, I have often been treated differently and because of this, I am making a change. During the time I attended high school, the culture there was not one of inclusivity. My entire schooling experience never had lessons on inclusivity and equal treatment for everyone. College, except for the pandemic impact, has been everything that I had hoped for. I am in a sorority and currently Treasurer of Theta Phi Alpha.

I get to major in my own mission. As a person with a disability, I want to create a better world for people with disabilities. My mission is to make the world more inclusive, accepting, and ADA accessible for people with disabilities.”

Due to her disability, there have been times when Lili was treated less than equally. “People sometimes did not include me in gatherings, because the building was not ADA accessible, or they say they didn’t have enough room in their car for my wheelchair. Examples like those and others have fueled my desire to make a difference.”

When asked how she handled those situations, Lili commented, “Some individuals don’t put themselves in other people’s shoes, so I ask them, ‘If you were me, how would you feel?’ My goal in life is to get a disability inclusive education program in every school in the United States. One billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. I want to create a disability-inclusive education program focusing on equal treatment for all, regardless of whether a person’s disability is visible.”

Since the pandemic began a year ago, Lili has been attending college virtually, from Little Silver. However, the pandemic did not slow down Lili’s commitment to her mission and to giving back. She completed internships at both Lunch Break and Shore House.

Recently, in Miami, Lili participated as a fashion model for Runway of Dreams, a non-profit fashion initiative helping people with disabilities look and feel great with adaptive fashion that meets their needs. Runway of Dreams Foundation works toward a future of inclusion, acceptance and opportunity in the fashion industry for people with disabilities.

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Who inspires Lili? “My family and friends have pushed me to be the best version of myself. My family has shaped me into who I am today. I am so grateful to have such a supporting and loving family. I have three siblings; Oliver, Blake, and Chase. I also look up to people who have gone through the same experiences as I have. I always kept myself busy. I was involved in clubs and extracurricular activities that helped to shape me into being a leader and wanting to make a change. I especially thank my mom, for always pushing me and believing in me. My mom is my biggest supporter in everything that I do. She has instilled in me that no matter how difficult life may be to keep moving forward. I honestly feel like I am following her footsteps (but in a different direction) by making a change.”

Lili finds time to read, enjoy hobbies and many activities. “I love going to the beach, hanging out with friends, horseback riding, swimming, skiing, going to country concerts. My favorite movie is Walk, Ride, Rodeo and The Greatest Showman. My favorite book is I’ll Push You and my favorite local restaurant is Robinson’s Ale House.

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Eventful Count Basie Center “Concerts on The Green”

Decade that Rocked: A Tribute to the 80’s

Enjoy an outdoor, sociallydistanced concert series at the historic Suneagles Golf Club. Acts include Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bobby Bandiera, Max Weinberg, Brian Kirk & the Jirks and many more. More information at thebasie.org.

Middletown Arts Center will present the work of renowned Rock ‘n’ Roll photographer, Mark Weiss, the weekend will include musical performances, book signings and more. More information at MiddletownArts.org.

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Up On The Roof Summer Concert Series NOW THROUGH AUGUST

Axelrod Performing Arts Center hosts many acts that will be playing outdoors at Bell Works in Holmdel and at the Arthur Pryor Bandshell on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Remember Jones, Constantine Maroulis, The Weeklings, The Motor City Revue and many more! More information at axelrodartscenter.com.

Atlantic Highlands Classic Car Show JUNE 19TH

Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce presents this event along First Avenue, the main business district. Featuring more than 150 exquisite cards – all years, makes, models and classes.

Event is free and family friendly, local restaurants and food trucks offering delicious fare. More information at ahchamber.org.

Mulligans for Meals Golf Outing JUNE 21ST

To benefit the JBJ Soul Kitchen, a day of golf at The Colts Neck Golf Club with a luncheon and reception outdoors. More information at jbjsoulkitchen.org.

JUNE 24TH THROUGH JUNE 27TH

The Jersey Shore Partnership’s Summer Celebration JUNE 28TH

Enjoy elaborate food presentations from the area’s leading restaurants, music by Brian Kirk & The Jirks, all in a huge open tent at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. More information at jerseyshorepartnership.com.

Parker Family Health Center 11th Annual Golf Outing JUNE 28TH

Honoring Ed McKenna, Esq., PFHC Advisory Board Member & Former Red Bank Mayor plus a tribute to Joseph Fahey, Sr., former PFHC Board Member & Friend. Outing at Navesink Country Club. More information at parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org.

Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament JUNE 28TH

To benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County at Hollywood Golf Club, each player in tournament treated to lunch, dinner with open bar, hand-rolled cigars, contests and much more. More information at bgcmonmouth.org.

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4th of July Oceanfest Fireworks JULY 4TH

While the daytime festival is cancelled, the fireworks display will take place in Long Branch.

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Nancy Lobell Memorial Tennis Tournament JULY 12TH

To benefit CPC Behavioral Healthcare, your day includes tennis, luncheon & complimentary gift. Event includes morning & afternoon matches, doubles round robin format. Tennis whites required. More information at cpcbehaviroal.org.

Holiday Express 19th Annual Golf Classic JULY 12TH

Taking place at the Manasquan River Golf Club, $450 cost includes green fees, cart, golfers gift, oncourse refreshments, special gourmet treat, lunch, cocktail reception and awards dinner, silent auction and entertainment. More information at holidayexpress.org.

TVG.com Haskell Stakes 2021 JULY 17TH

Known as Summer’s Biggest Race and Summer’s Biggest Party, the nation’s top 3-yearolds will converge on Monmouth Park for the 1 1/8-mile race “Where Champions Prove Their Greatness”. More information at MonmouthPark.com.

New Jersey Festival of Ballooning JULY 23RD – JULY 25TH

100 hot air balloons, concerts, non-stop family entertainment, hundreds of crafters and vendors, fireworks, a balloon glow & more.

More info at balloonfestival.com.

Due to the current health emergency, please check the website prior to attending to ensure accuracy.

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Fun in the Summer Sun As the country and our state open once again for business and socialization, more than ever we are all looking for things to do. Here are a few area locations that are either fully open or partially functional. Please call ahead or look online to make sure you have the most up-to-date information as guidelines and mandates are constantly changing.

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant

Throughout late spring and summer, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk will be offering Fireworks at Dark, Kiddie Beach Shows, and Movies on the Beach on a weekly basis. For more information, visit jenkinsons.com.

PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel

The Arts Center is offering a limited line-up of concerts beginning July 15. Performers scheduled to perform include Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Jason Aldean, and Korn & Staind. As of this printing, tickets were still available at livenation.com.

Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport

Live horseracing began again on May 28 and will continue throughout the summer on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, and holiday Mondays.

Monmouth Park will also offer limited festivals.

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Danny Clinch Unseen at Transparent Gallery, Asbury Park Unseen is a new exhibit at the Transparent Clinch Gallery located at The Asbury Hotel and owned and operated by Danny Clinch, one of the premier photographers across the entire music scene. The exhibit features never-before-seen or printed photographs recently released by Clinch.

Transparent Gallery has become an inclusive community hub and a space that is part gallery, part music venue, and part local living room. The gallery is open Thursdays through Sundays.

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Twin Lights, Highlands

Rich in history, importance, and beauty, Twin Lights has been hailed as one of the best small museums in New Jersey. Completely renovated in 2015, the museum houses more than $2 million in historic flags and patriotic artifacts on display. For more information, or to set-up a guided tour, visit twinlightslighthouse.org.

Red Bank Broad Walk & StreetLife

Reminiscent of strolling through a small street in Europe and stopping for a bite and glass of wine, the Red Bank Broad Walk was a welcome enjoyment last summer and fall. Returning this year, vehicular traffic will not be allowed down Broad Street between White and Front Streets after 3 p.m. on to-be-determined days of the week. To add to the fun on weekends, starting June 5 the sidewalks of Red Bank will be alive with music and entertainment on Saturday nights all summer long.

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The Brodie Fund Celebrates Five Years On June 18, The Brodie Fund will be celebrating its five-year anniversary as a registered nonprofit helping pets fight cancer. At the time of this press release, 63 grants and more than $153,000 in financial assistance have been awarded to families with pets fighting cancer, who cannot afford the treatment.

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Initially, there was only one veterinary hospital in The Brodie Fund network, with cancer treatments funded by one type of grant. Five years later, The Brodie Fund has six veterinary hospitals in its network in three states and offers four different types of grants. Brodie’s Phoenix Fund was launched to help veterans’ pets fighting cancer. Free counseling has been added to the support The Brodie Fund offers, as well as partnerships with Meowbox, BarkBox and Basepaws. They are also proud Community Partners with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

“Our goal from the very beginning was to give the gift of time and we proudly celebrate five years of doing just that,” said Rumson resident Sally Williams, Founder & Executive Director of The Brodie Fund. “Pets are beloved family members and it’s a privilege to be a part of these families’ journeys.”

The Brodie Fund is currently offering grants in New Jersey, California and Colorado, and has plans to expand throughout the United States. For more information about The Brodie Fund and how you can help, visit thebrodiefund.org.

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Lounge Night of Theater On June 25 and 26, Black Fox Productions, in partnership with the NAACP of the greater Red Bank Area, will host Lounge Night of Theater at the historic T. Thomas Fortune House and Cultural Center in Red Bank. The show includes live music, poetry, and a short play. Proceeds from the first night will benefit the NJ Social Justice Remembrance Coalition with tickets available for $75.

Performances will include music from Neo-Soul musician John Payne and his band, poetry from nationally recognized published poet and Monmouth County native, Jay Délise, and a short play entitled Blackface written by Mya Alexice, a nationally recognized writer and Monmouth County native.

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Gold Award Recipient is Saving the Monarchs

By Cathy Padilla Last month Girl Scout Reagan Volk earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts of the USA, by completing her Gold Award project titled Mission Milkweed.

Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn this honor.

Reagan is a sophomore at Rumson-Fair Haven High School and has been a Girl Scout since she moved to Rumson from New York City when she was in the first grade. Her project became a permanent part of Rumson’s Riverside Park on May 12 with the installation of her hand-painted butterfly bench and her efforts to help save the declining population of monarch butterflies.

“The bench was provided by the borough of Rumson,” explained Reagan. “Rumson’s Meadow Ridge and Victory Parks, as well as the Oceanic Free Library, offer information about my project and free milkweed seeds via a permanent brochure post. My project has also been featured at Sickles Market. The store hosted a section with information about my project next to the butterfly bush section in their garden area.

It was also featured on their social media platforms.”

In attendance at the installation were Reagan’s Girl Scouts advisors, along with the CEO of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, and Gold Award project advisor, third grade teacher Mrs. Schoenfeld. Borough council members also attended and Reagan received a proclamation from the mayor.

“I’ve distributed hundreds of seeds locally via Mission Milkweed,” said Reagan. “That equals thousands and thousands of actual milkweeds. My project is very important. As you have probably seen in the news this year, monarchs now qualify for the endangered species list. However, because there are so many species ahead on the list, the monarch population will not receive additional government help. As a result,

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many conservation groups are calling for local communities to plant milkweed to save the monarchs. My project’s aim is just that. It is my goal to educate the local community on the importance of planting milkweed. Without milkweed plantings, the monarch population will continue to decline. According to reports in National Geographic, America’s eastern population of monarchs has seen its numbers drop by 80% in the last 40 years. The reason for the drop is lack of milkweed, the only food monarch caterpillars can eat. Milkweed used to grow between crops in farmers’ fields but weedkillers have largely wiped it out.”

Reagan first learned about the importance of milkweed at Rumson’s Deane Porter Elementary School.

“My third-grade teacher, Mrs. Schoenfeld, gave us milkweed seeds to plant and taught us about how we can make a difference,” said Reagan. “One year after planting the milkweed, we spotted a monarch butterfly in our backyard for the very first time. The monarchs won’t survive without more milkweed, but we can make a difference one seed at a time.”

For more information, visit Reagan’s project on Instagram @ missionmilkweed.

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Divorce cases can only end two ways: an agreement of the parties (as the overwhelming majority of them do) or a decision by a judge after a trial. Agreements result from a series of compromises as the spouses give and take in an effort to reach common ground. Trials take place when one or both spouses conclude that compromise is no longer (if it ever was) a viable option.

Settlements (i.e., agreements) can occur at any stage in the process. Some agreements are reached before a Complaint for Divorce is filed. Others are reached after days of trial. Most are reached at some point in between. The earlier in the process the parties can reach common ground, the sooner an agreement, and shortly thereafter a divorce, can be obtained. However, the Peter C. Paras

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The more cooperative the parties are in the exchange of information, the more streamlined (and, thus, the shorter) that process will be. Discovery in financially complex cases, even when the parties are cooperative, can take a while. Often discovery in these cases involves many accounts, the valuation of business interests, real estate appraisals, etc. In cases of that type a lack of cooperation can make discovery seem never-ending and the goal of finalizing the divorce seem unattainable.

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Custody disputes often require evaluations that may slow the process. Custody evaluations, substance abuse evaluations, medical examinations, to name just a few, will impact the time it takes to navigate the system.

As a general proposition, cooperation in the information gathering phase will shorten any case. By the same token, a lack of cooperation or a concerted effort to hide assets or information will almost certainly elongate the process.

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HIDDEN STASH MADE A “RUN FOR THE ROSES’’ LAST MONTH, resulting in lasting memories for Brian Klatsky who grew up in Rumson and has lived in Colts Neck for the past fifteen years. Brian and his business partners, Brendan O’Brien and Kentucky horsewoman, Braxton Lynch, co-founded BBN Racing, and own Hidden Stash and many other racehorses.

Although the partners and horse trainer, Vicki Oliver, sensed there was something special about Hidden Stash, they still found themselves in awe of having their horse race as number 13 in the 147th Kentucky Derby on May 1 at Churchill Downs.

Brian’s exuberance for competition has been the driving force behind his varied accomplishments in business, basketball and horse racing. In business, he enjoys success as a partner in Gold Coast Wealth Management in Red Bank, and

his financial acumen has played an integral role in BBN’s success. In the basketball realm, a local youth athletic program he began when his sons Alex and Brandon were in grade school now attracts statewide membership and graduated many top players. One of Brian’s greatest joys was watching his son and teammates win the Tournament of Champions (TOC) for Ranney School. His son Brandon is a junior there, and Alex is a freshman basketball player at the University of Florida.

In the world of racing, Brian estimates having an interest in 100 horses throughout 20 years in the business, and currently maintains close to 20 horses.

To some, basketball and horse racing may appear to be worlds apart, but Brian explains how, in his world, they have intersected in meaningful ways.

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CM: When and how did you first get interested in horse racing?

Brian: On my first day of college at Skidmore in Saratoga, I was with a group of basketball players who went with a jockey’s son to a simulcasting of Belmont Park at the Saratoga Harness track. I grew up five minutes from Monmouth Park and until I learned about racing in my freshman year of college, I didn’t realize I had a gem in my backyard my whole life. I was home from college the summer of 1991 and got all excited for the Haskell. I remember the stories about Hansel, the Preakness and Belmont winner that year, like it was yesterday.

CM: What is your involvement with basketball?

Brian: I played basketball in college. More than ten years ago, I started Team Rio University with my boys, Alex and Brandon, and it has since grown into something much bigger than I ever envisioned when I was in the gym with them as first and third graders. We started at the Central Jersey

Hawks with my uncle Fred Klatsky from Holmdel, with a group of Mid-Monmouth travel basketball players. Our success led others from around the state to join us and we grew into a sponsored Under Armour Program. It evolved into a boys and girls program to deliver a complete student-athlete basketball development and educational advancement program. In the last decade, we have graduated more than 100 NCAA Division I scholarship athletes, seven McDonald’s All Americans, and nine NBA players.

CM: You and partner Brendan O’Brien both played basketball in college and many of your racing investors are diehard fans. What parallels do you see between the two sports that you know so well?

Brian: I think the most interesting parallel is evaluating young prospects. When I go to the Keeneland or Fasig Tipton yearling sales it feels like an AAU tournament to me. It’s all about scouting prospects and projecting what a young player, or

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horse, will look like in a few years. I now respect what college coaches go through when evaluating talent. Trying to predict which kids are going to grow, who is going to work hard and not be distracted by girls, which kid is going to be coachable and fit in your system, etc. is always very difficult to quantify based on recruiting rules.

When our selection team is at a yearling sale, we are asking the same questions: Which horse is fully grown, who is going to stay sound, who has the pedigree and class to want to compete and run hard?

One difference between the two is that horses haven’t learned how to use social media yet! It’s one distraction they don’t have. But horses get distracted by the craziest things as small as a shadow on the ground.

CM: How did your interest in racing develop into a business venture?

Brian: I never thought of racing as a business; it is a hobby that I am passionate about and as with any passion, you want longevity. I can’t compare horses to anything like traditional investments.

You cannot forecast earnings on athletes that do not come with guaranteed contracts.

Health and luck are so much part of the game.

It’s almost impossible to build any predictable financial models around racehorses. The key for me has always been about working with the right people- whether it’s horsemen, or managers for our equity fund.

Due diligence, trust, and hard work are paramount for any successful venture. I was very fortunate that in 2000, Jeremy Rosen of Lincroft introduced me to trainers Vicki and Phil Oliver and to G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. who has been a great mentor to me on the business and the industry as a whole.

“This was the culmination of 20 years of hard work, friendship, and remarkable horsemanship for all of us.”

CM: Speaking of financial models, what kind of matters do you handle at Gold Coast Wealth Management? How has this knowledge contributed to BBN? Brian: Gold Coast Wealth Management is a private investment advisory firm. We started off as a family office and evolved into an investment boutique for clients seeking a custom and personal advisory relationship. We also run our own equity fund and manage our client’s accounts on the Charles Schwab platform. The business model that Braxton, Brendan, and I devised for BBN is a bit different, allowing partners to quantify their risk and enjoy the sport without any financial stress.

The capital structure of BBN Racing allows partners to make a single one-time capital contribution that budgets all the horses’ expenses through their threeyear-old career and assumes zero revenue. With this model, partners are never asked again for a capital call. The horses’ earnings and sales proceeds are returned to partners as distributions. Instead of getting bills, they get checks. If it is economically justifiable to race a horse past

its three-year-old career, we hold back some of its earnings to afford continued training. Each year BBN creates a new partnership that buys six to eight horses.

Each partner is invested in that full crop and gets two to three years of action from that single investment.

CM: What is your particular role in this team effort to develop champion horses?

Brian: Our team has worked together for years and has a special chemistry. We have a combined 200 years of experience.

My role has been to align and select the right horse people, and to manage the financial discipline of the model. I make sure we budget properly, stay disciplined to our price limits in the auction rings, and provide transparency for all of our partners.

CM: What was it about Hidden Stash that attracted BBN? Brian: Hidden Stash was our sleeper pick in the BBN II crop of yearlings from the

2019 Keeneland sale. His sire, Constitution, was an exciting young stallion that won the Florida Derby and had his first crop of runners at the track that year. Just a matter of days after the sale, his first big progeny began to rise with Tiz the Law and Independence Hall. We liked Hidden Stash because he had a very athletic look and was underdeveloped at that time. We believed he was still growing, and all felt his upside was significant. We examined him several times and he was a bit stubborn to walk and show off his long stride.

If the sale had been a couple of weeks later, there is no way we would have been able to afford him.

CM: To be a part of the Kentucky Derby is a phenomenal accomplishment. What were some of your first impressions when you arrived at Churchill Downs?

Brian: The Derby is the pinnacle of the sport. We never planned or envisioned the reality of being in it. Our goal was always to buy good athletes and develop them.

There are lots of great races and you can have lots of success without ever running

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LEFT: Brian Klatsky and Brendan O’Brien in front of Churchill Downs

in the Derby. In life, I have always been about the journey more than just the destination. I had been to the Derby about 15 times and never once realistically thought we would be running in it one day. When we arrived at Churchill Downs for the derby draw, it all hit home. I had tears in my eyes when they called Hidden Stash with the number 13 post. For us this wasn’t just a dream- it was a fantasy come true!

for all of us. I have known Vicki and her husband Phil from their earliest days training at Monmouth Park. Vicki put herself and all of us in contention to make history with a Derby winner, and the first winning horse to be trained by a woman.

Watching Vicki enter the paddock locked arm-and-arm with her parents to saddle a Derby horse was one of the most touching moments I ever had in sports.

In a 20-horse field anything can happen.

I knew we had a good horse and chance.

Unfortunately, Hidden Stash has a closer running style. We hoped for a fast early pace, that would allow for him to make a big run late and close in on the early leaders. Things didn’t set up for him to run his race, but he came out in great order and has his best running days still in front of him.

CM: How did the team feel about getting assigned Number 13?

CM: What were the unexpected aspects, positive and/or negative?

Brian: All we wanted was to be somewhere in the middle. Number 13 was well received. The superstitions around 13 made us all even happier with the draw.

Brian: The negative aspect was the stress in the three weeks leading up to the race.

I never expected that hanging over my head 24/7. In racing, so many things can go wrong. I knew we were so close and I feared the phone call every day that something had come up and we would have to pull out. All it takes is a bad step, elevated temperature, cough, or soreness and all bets are off. I struggled to sleep and eat for almost the whole time. On the day of the race, all of that dissipated. We made it!

CM: What has been more exciting, going to the Derby, or winning the Basketball TOC at Ranney?

CM: What was the most memorable part of the experience?

Brian: My biggest memory was walking with Hidden Stash from the barn to the paddock before the race. This was the culmination of 20 years of hard work, friendship, and remarkable horsemanship

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Brian: I struggle with this question.

Watching my son grow up with friends from Ranney, and then to win the TOC was remarkable and really special for all of us. The Kentucky Derby was also a very special environment. I can’t answer the question, but I will say that being there for Derby Day made me want to get back and actually win the race someday.

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By LiliAnn Paras | Photos Lara Robby This April, the Fair Haven Fire House was once again the scene of a Dermer Dreams wide-reaching community effort to help alleviate hunger. Dan and Alyse Dermer of Fair Haven, their children, Reyna and Brendan, and hundreds of volunteers collected and organized 30,000 bags of food bound for eight area food banks. The concept was simple: 300 student captains each received 100 bags to return filled with food. The students created ways to complete the task, and each earned ten community service hours. Some students enlisted their sports teams, some used social media to extend their reach, others enlisted friends and family to take several bags each to distribute, and many recipients will find an inspiring note in their bags.

This year, Dermer Dreams created a partner program with local charities which streamlined the process. Eight organizations brought their own trucks to the event to be filled with food, unloaded at their respective facilities, and returned to be filled up again. Dermer Dreams has its sights set on expanding to additional counties next time, and noted its mission will not be complete until it “defeats hunger one bag at a time” in all 21 counties of our state.

Dermer Dreams will be holding its next food drive on October, 23, 2021. To learn more and to sign up, visit DermerDreams.org today!

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Highlights • 300 students collected 30,000 bags of food • 25 student volunteers and 25 adult volunteers manned the collection site • Partners were Fulfill, Lunch Break, The Center in Asbury Park, Companeros De Comida backpack crew, Habcore, Calico Cat, St. Peter Claver Church, Asbury Park, and KIDS Give.

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CBA Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Multiple Facilities

From left: Michael Earle ‘92, General Contractor; Don Norkus ‘67, Campaign Chairman; Bill Attardi ‘82, Campaign Director; Ross Fales, Principal; Br. Frank Byrne ‘75, President; Joe Tort ‘76, Board Chairman; Tom Ferro ‘13; Campaign Associate Director. Photo Credit: Larry Levanti/CBA Christian Brothers Academy took a major step towards the newest round of campus upgrades last month. The Academy held its ceremonial groundbreaking for multiple new facilities, as part of the ongoing Forever CBA: Securing Our Mission capital campaign.

“Since the founding of CBA in 1959, building and enhancing the academic, athletic, and cultural facilities has always been an important part of our strategic planning,” said President Brother Frank Byrne, FSC ’75. “The campus plan at CBA has always been ‘in motion’ so that we can build and enhance the facilities in order to meet the needs of our students.”

The ceremony was held in between two buildings that will be reconstructed – the Round Barn and McKenna Hall. The new buildings will be built in the same footprint of the soon-to-be demolished structures.

More than 100 alumni, parents, and supporters were present at the ceremony, as they celebrated the upcoming construction and more than $11 million raised in the Forever CBA campaign. With a goal of $12 million, more than $6 million dollars will be allocated for facilities

upgrades. The remaining funds will help grow CBA’s scholarship offerings and school endowment, which currently stands at more than $30 million.

“We would not be here today if not for the generosity of our donors, parents, board members and alumni, who have unselfishly supported this capital campaign,” said Don Norkus ’67, chairman of the Forever CBA campaign. “It is exciting that construction will begin shortly, but we’re not at the finish line yet and look forward to reaching the $12 million goal and completing the remaining projects.”

The Round Barn and McKenna Hall were original structures on CBA’s 157-acre campus, left over from the former Whitney Greentree Stables that had occupied the property.

Two additional athletic facilities will be built during this phase of the construction: the Sheehan Track & Field Complex and a Soccer & Lacrosse Complex. Future projects within the campaign include reconstructing the Benilde Hall office building, additions to the tennis courts and varsity baseball field, and the expansion of both the campus cafeteria and Alumni Hall multipurpose room.

Spring Madness in Little Silver Point Road School fourth graders celebrated spring weather with its traditional spring walking competition. The 88 students were divided into 16 teams with rotating team captains for five days. The job of the captains was an important one, as their laps for the day counted as their teams’ daily results. The rest of the team was able to run for exercise or walk and talk with friends. The event was organized by Physical Education teacher Tim Russoniello, with the help of Ryan Hilla and the 4th grade staff.

“I was very proud of how hard each and every team competed,” said Tim Russoniello. “The 4th grade students really understood that although this was a competition, they showed great sportsmanship to all the teams. This event was a little bit of competition and a whole lot of fun.”

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Pictured is the team of Point Road School fourth graders who recorded the most laps during the spring walking competition.

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Dental patients can have their teeth whitened and help a child in need by visiting local Crown Council dentist Dr. Mitchel Friedman of Newman Springs Dental Care. The 23rd annual Smiles For Life Campaign runs through June 30, and 100 percent of the proceeds from teeth whitening procedures done at Newman Springs Dental Care are contributed directly to the Smiles for Life Foundation. This foundation uses donations from the community to help fund worthy children’s charities and humanitarian work, both locally and around the world.

Teeth whitening patients receive their smile brightening procedure for $99. They can enhance their own smile while also improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

Since its creation in 1998, the Crown Council’s Smiles For Life Campaign has raised more than $44 million for seriously ill, disabled, and disadvantaged kids thanks to participation from local communities and dental practices. Smiles For Life hopes to continue this tremendous pace for donations in 2021.

“Smiles For Life allows a person to help children in need by doing something that benefits them as well,” said Greg Anderson, the Crown Council Director. “Drs. Mitchel Friedman and Aparna Menon and their team donate their time and expertise, while Ultradent generously provides all Opalescence whitening products. Patients receive a brighter smile and help children get a brighter future.”

Participants can also refer friends to Newman Springs Dental Care by linking to the Smiles For Life site, making it easier than ever to give the gift of a new smile to friends and loved ones, while also giving hope to children in need.

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Ranney School Dedicates Richard G. Leister Field on Opening Day

The Ranney School varsity baseball team opened its season on leading global sports video technology platform. PlaySight’s Monday, April 19 and honored a beloved member of the Ranney technology will provide high quality live streaming for famiOperations Team as the newly renovated field was dedicated lies and fans across the country. All home games will be live in his memory before the game. Thanks to the generous phil- streamed and also available on demand through the Playsight anthropic support of Ranney School parents Gary and Joanne website and app, which provides an opportunity for student Chropuvka of Red Bank (Charles ‘22, Curtis ‘25, and Holden athletes to be watched by family, as well as to showcase their ‘29), the baseball field will be known as Richard G. Leister Field. talents to college baseball coaches across the country.

“We love contributing to the momentum and growth of “Athletics are an integral part of a Ranney education prothe Ranney School baseball program. Ranney student athletes viding myriad opportunities for our students to build resilience, have always been offered stellar academics and now the base- character, and teamwork skills,” said Head of School Dr. John ball facilities can meet the same high standard,” said Mr. and Griffith. “We are incredibly grateful to the Chropuvkas for their Mrs. Chropuvka. “Coach Pat Geroni has done a fantastic job support of our baseball program and for choosing to honor the growing this program and shows these athletes that significant memory of our friend and colleague Rich Leister in naming the lessons are not just for the classroom but can also be taught field.” on the field. Baseball holds a special place in our hearts just as The improvements were also made possible by the genRichie Leister does for our entire community. He was the face erous support of Ranney parents Andres and Tayler Gracia (AJ of Ranney, and we could not think of a better way to celebrate ‘23), Philip and Celia Celler (Steven ‘22, Joseph ‘24, and Richard him than by seeing his name memorialized at the field where ‘25), and Bill and Ellen Presutti (William ‘21 and Alexandra ‘24), he constantly cheered on the students.” as well as other donors to the Ranney Fund.

In addition to Ranney families, faculty, and staff, the event was attended by Richard Leister’s wife Patricia, their sons Conor and Kieran as well as members of the extended family.

Conor Leister threw the first pitch to outfielder Charlie Chropuvka. “The dedication ceremony on Monday was a beautiful, fitting tribute to my father. My mother, brothers, and I are touched by the gesture, one by which I’m certain he himself would be profoundly humbled. The baseball team’s huge victory made it all the more enjoyable, and we look forward to the day that Richard G. Leister Field is home to the Class B Central champions. On behalf of my family, I’d like to sincerely thank everyone at the Ranney School that played a part in making it a truly special day that we will always remember and cherish, especially the Chropuvka family and my father’s beloved coworkers in Operations. Go Panthers!”

The project included extensive renovations to the field and outdoor batting cages, as well as the addition of a new scoreboard and live streaming through PlaySight Interactive, the

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RFH Senior Artists say Goodbye with Final

Twelve senior artists from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School (RFH) had their final hoorah last month as their artwork was showcased and sold at The Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury. In what has become an annual tradition for the 12th grade art students in the Fine & Performing Arts Department at RFH, a culmination of all of their hard work, development, creativity and skills was on full display for the local community, family and friends from April 20 through April 27. This year’s Senior Art Show, overseen and curated by veteran RFH art teachers, Kristen Lanfrank and Kate Okeson, was kicked off by an opening reception that welcomed viewers with approximately 75 pieces of original artwork.

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Creative Art for lending us the space,” said Supervisor Seth Herman. “We are proud of our senior artists and glad they had the opportunity to display their culmination of four years of intense study.”

As always, current and past Bulldogs are beaming with pride over the talent and accomplishments of these budding artists and can’t wait to see their future work hanging on the walls of galleries for years to come. Artists who participated were: CeCe Arko, Drawing and Painting, The Ohio State University; Chris DeSantis, Ceramics and 2D Art, Brookdale Community College; Lauren DeSantis, Ceramics, University of Delaware; Lydia Enstrom, Drawing and Painting, Pratt Institute; Isabella French, The artists showcase is a testament to the rich experi- Jewelry Design and Drawing, The Savannah College of ence that the Art program at RFH provides. Currently Art and Design (Savannah); Zacherie Gross, Painting enrolled in a variety of courses, Design and Visual Think- and Digital, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Dylan ing Honors, AP Studio Art, Portfolio Design Honors, Herman, Ceramics, West Virginia University; Jaden Lanand Advanced Ceramics, all twelve students have had frank, Photography and Film, The Savannah College the chance to explore their interests and find their pas- of Art and Design (Atlanta); Tilly Morris, Drawing and sion under the tutelage of RFH’s art teachers, Lanfrank, Painting, Colgate University; Sarah Neczesny, Drawing Okeson and Ceramics teacher, Zachary Wilson. Many and Painting, Gettysburg College; Megan Pirecki, Paintplan to continue their study of art after graduation. ing, Rutgers University; and Gaven Shanley, Illustration and Animation, Undecided.

“We are thankful to Ms. Lanfrank, Ms. Okeson, and Mr. Wilson for putting this together, as well as The Guild of

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RCDS Students Secure Top Awards at Model UN Conference It’s not every day that a teenager feels the weight of international affairs on his shoulders. On April 16, Finn Carton, an eighth grader from The Rumson Country Day School (RCDS), was tasked with representing Japan in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the Middle School Model UN Conference. Finn was one of more than 100 students from eight schools who collaborated to simulate the United Nations committee hosted virtually by Christian Brothers Academy. He and the rest of the RCDS Model UN team demonstrated great skill and composure under pressure in order to claim multiple awards including “Best Position Paper” and “Best Delegate”.

“We are immensely proud of our students’ preparation, scholarship, enthusiasm, and achievement,” said Tom Scott, Head of RCDS’s History Department. “Each of our delegates represented RCDS wonderfully and exemplified our Four Pillars – Kind, Honest, Responsible and Respectful. If world issues could be solved by this lot, gathering sources and taking notes – trying to create this arsecrew, I would be very optimistic about the future!” nal of knowledge that I could tap into during the conference helped

Finn attributes his and his teammates’ accomplishments to calm my nerves.” the ability to articulate a message confidently in front of an audi- Strong research, public speaking and debate skills are an imence and debate with their opponents tactfully. portant part of the RCDS culture and curriculum – something Finn

“Preparation is key to feeling comfortable and confident,” said and his fellow teammates have come to appreciate.

Finn. “I’ve always loved to perform in front of an audience, but you RCDS Award Winners included: Peter Bird - Best Delegate need to prepare to succeed. When I was in school plays, I had to – President Ronald Reagan (The Berlin Wall: 1986); Henry Bird learn my lines, but for Model UN I needed to fully understand my Best Delegate – India (UNOOSA: Colonization of Mars); and Finn topic in order to express my opinion, have a respectful argument Carton - Best Position Paper – Japan (International Atomic Energy and find ways to compromise with others on the spot. Reading a Agency (IAEA): North Korea).

Broadway Outside the Barn Welcomes Tony Nominee Melissa Errico After multiple sold-out engagements on stages from London, Paris, and coast-to-coast in the USA, Tony Award-nominated singer, actress, and writer Melissa Errico will dazzle with a special concert SONDHEIM BY THE SHORE to mark her Holmdel debut on Saturday, July 17th at 8PM.

She brings her gorgeous voice, and a unique and unpredictable intelligence, wit, and mischief to a set list focusing on the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, but peppered with some of her other musical “passions” and obsessions including Rodgers & Hart, Stephen Schwartz, Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, and Michel Legrand.

Grab your lawn chairs and pack your coolers and join Holmdel Theatre Company outside the barn on July 17th to experience this “matchless cabaret singer” with a “beautiful voice and impeccable diction” (Wall Street Journal). Treat your ears as Melissa shares classics and curios from Into the Woods, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Anyone Can Whistle, Company, and A Little Night Music. This concert is one no Sondheim or Broadway fan should miss! Accompanied by the great jazz pianist Tedd Firth, Melissa will soar and delight with such Sondheim classics as Send In The Clowns, Children and Art, and Goodbye, For Now.

Tony nominee Melissa Erico made her Broadway debut as Princess Kitty Scherbatsky in the 1992 production of Anna Karenina. Over the course of her acclaimed career, Errico has returned to Broadway in My Fair Lady, High Society, Amour (Tony nomination for Best Actress in a Musical), Dracula The Musical, and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. In addition to Broadway, Errico has performed at the Kennedy Center, where her history with Sondheim began when he selected her to star as Dot in Sunday In The Park With George. Additional Sondheim projects include starring roles in acclaimed New York productions of Passions (Clara) and Do I Hear a Waltz? (Leona).

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Monmouth County Library Commission Dedicates Sculpture

County Commissioner and Library Liaison Lillian G. Burry with Franco Minervini, Endless Possibilities Through Reading sculptor.

Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch located in Shrewsbury was the site of a special dedication last month that included a Sculpture Dedication and the Commemoration of the Reading Garden. The program included a Welcome by Nancy A. Grbelja, Chairperson for the Monmouth County Library Commission; Presentation of Colors by Scouts BSA, Troop 50 from Shrewsbury; the Pledge of Allegiance by past County Clerk Claire French; and the Invocation by Reverend Scott Brown of Colts Neck Reformed Church. Music was provided by Michael Wells.

County Commissioner and Library Liaison Lillian G. Burry noted that a generous bequest from Mr. Charles Raffetto, who passed away in 2016, was given to the Monmouth County Library System, motivated by his love of reading and books. “We chose to use this generous gift to create a permanent reminder to all who see it of the gift a library provides to all citizens - the ability to hold the totality of human knowledge in their own hands. Nothing is more empowering. Nothing is more inspiring. And nothing is a better reminder of the passion of Charles Raffetto.” Mrs. Burry recognized Sculptor Franco Minervini, whose vision for the design of the sculpture was aptly named Endless Possibilities Through Reading.

Lillian Burry noted that Franco Minervini is no stranger to Monmouth County. She has been acquainted with him and his works starting at Mt. Mitchill when he sculpted the eagle as a symbol of the September 11th tragedy in New York City.

The Monmouth County Library Commission includes Chairperson Nancy A. Grbelja, Vice-chairperson Barbara J. McMorrow, Brian Boms, Marcy McMullen, Mary Ann Musich, Frank A. Wells, County Commissioner & Liaison Lillian G. Burry, Library Director Judith Tolchin, Assistant Library Director Heidi A. Amici, and Library Branch Manager Kim Avagliano. The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners includes Director Thomas A. Arnone, Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, Lillian G. Burry, Nick DiRocco, and Ross F. Licitra.

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Woman’s Exchange Presents $350,000 to Brookdale Community College for Scholarships

The Board of Directors of the Woman’s Exchange of Monmouth County presented a check of $350,000 to Dr. David Stout, president of Brookdale Community College. These funds will provide scholarships over ten years to women, age 25 or older, living in Monmouth County enrolling in continuing education courses.

“The mission of the Woman’s Exchange to ‘help women help themselves’ will now continue into the future,” said Monica Boscarino, president of the Woman’s Exchange Board of Directors.

In 2020, the organization closed its retail shop and sold the building. The proceeds from the sale made this donation possible.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees and all our students whose lives will be touched by this incredibly generous donation, I thank the Woman’s Exchange for choosing to support Brookdale.

This gift will ensure that the impact of the Woman’s Exchange will live on for many years through the work of our Continuing & Professional Studies career training programs. We pledge to educate the scholarship recipients about the Woman’s Exchange Movement and to honor our mutual mission to support economic stability and independence,” said Stout.

The Woman’s Exchange of Monmouth County, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), was first located in Rumson before moving to Little Silver, was established in 1934 during the depression era, and provided artisans and crafters the opportunity to support themselves.

For more than 75 years, the Woman’s Exchange has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations to charities throughout Monmouth County and has paid out more than $2.5 million to the artisans selling their handmade gifts.

“We are honored that the members of the Woman’s Exchange of Monmouth County chose Brookdale Community College as the recipient of this most generous gift. The scholarships created from this donation will provide financial support that will lift the burden that so many of our students pursuing their education face,” said Nancy Kaari, vice president of advancement at Brookdale Community College.

Front row, left to right: Joan Scocco, Dean of Continuing and Professional Studies; Woman’s Exchange members, Kathy Dubois, Patricia Donohoe, Maryanne Mognoni (Back row, left to right) Karla Printz, Woman’s Exchange, Dr. David Stout, President, Brookdale Community College, Monica Boscarino, Woman’s Exchange president, Nancy Kaari, vice president of Advancement, and Stephanie Fitzsimmons, director of Financial Aid. (Missing) Woman’s Exchange members Jane Gehlhaus, Ibby Hertz, Ann Leuin, and Susan Minehardt

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