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Living Well ARE YOU WORKING IN THE DARK? Do you suffer from “karoshi” or death from overwork? If you live in Tokyo, the governor is doing something about it.

Tokyo recently ordered municipal employees to finish work by 8:00 p.m. to reverse karoshi. Any worker found at his/her desk at 8:00 p.m. is sent home, as the lights are all turned off. Are you living in the dark toiling 24-7? Many of us are, either by design or deadline. Here are some simple tips to keep sunshine sourcing your long days:

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2. Meetings that Move. Literally, my colleagues and I are enjoying idea sessions and meetings while walking, talking and enjoying the great outdoors. Who says all meetings have to be long, boring and boarded up inside a corporate space? Some of our best initiatives have been created with the inspiration of mother earth supporting our trekking toes.

3. Cyber coffee connections. Some weeks are so pressing that traveling to have a really great cup of cappuccino is even out of the question. What we do instead is text to talk at a specific time with our respective drink choices at our office of the moment. We open our meetings in laughter over what we’re really drinking to keep the pace since we can’t see one another when we’re meeting virtually. The point is we’re still connecting but we’re prioritizing self-care by not burning out with too many triple booked travel-to engagements in one day.

4. Celebrating stillness. Who knew stopping to feel a fall breeze or watching the leaves drop to the ground could be so centering? Silly as it may sound, the science and the statistics reaffirm time and time again the power of pausing.

Staying truly in the moment is the essence of enjoying life fully day by day. Know anyone that needs to put the brakes on a busy day? Start with one minute of stillness a day and try to enjoy watching the world go by. You just may consider slowing down.

Companies and countries around the globe have been making marked changes to slow down the pace to prioritize talent wellness and full family functioning. If you lived in Germany, your manager would not be allowed to contact you during off hours, according to Germany’s employment ministry. Companies like Volkswagon and BMW follow this lead, while Daimler has automatically deleted emails sent to employees while on vacation since 2014.

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Local Charity Flag Football Tournament to Benefit Lunch Break and skill sets come out for the fun every year. This November, the event will have doubled! What used to be a one-game match-up for all the age groups between Little Silver and Shrewsbury, with a winner declared for each game, has now become a four town tournament called, “The Rivalry Series,” which will include a Fair Haven vs. Rumson match-up for all ages.

The winner of Little Silver vs. Shrewsbury and winner of Fair Haven vs. Rumson first-round games will play immediately after in a “peninsula playoff” championship game. The losers of the first-round games will play in a consolation game as well, providing everyone with two games.

This November 24, 2017 at Count Basie Field in Red Bank will mark the 16th consecutive “Black Friday” when Little Silver and Shrewsbury residents will square off in a flag football match, formerly known as “The White Road Cup.” The game had always been played on White Road in Little Silver where Red Bank Catholic football practices, which happened to be the border of the two towns. What started in 2002 as a pick-up event amongst a few friends, has now grown into a colossal community fundraiser helping to tackle hunger with Lunch Break as its sole benefactor. In recent years, the participants have raised over $25,000 and donated trucks full of clothing and non-perishable goods to those in need.

Over the years, the event has expanded by offering more and more flag football games to children, men and ladies who want to represent their town and support a great cause. Hundreds of players from all ages

The event founder and organizer Rick Brandt said, “Amongst the four towns, everyone knows that there are friendly rivalries between us all, which makes for the exciting match-ups, and regardless of who hoists the trophy at the end, the true winner of the event is Lunch Break who helps those in need by providing food, clothing and fellowship!” Brandt went on to say, “I am so confident in adding the Fair Haven vs. Rumson component to the tradition because of the excellent football pride those two families have.”

Registration for the event is now open and the organizers are actively seeking sponsorships from families and businesses. All of the proceeds go to Lunch Break. Those interested in playing can register today for $100 each at www.TheRivalrySeries.com.

Personalized, custom town jerseys with each player’s last name on them will be provided to every player! There will also be an after party at Val’s Tavern in Rumson featuring The Haven for all families. If there are questions about the event, or if you would like to sponsor the event, you can call or email RickBrandt80@gmail.com or 908.675.7646.

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THE FOUNDATION OF FAIR HAVEN held its annual family-friendly community-based event, Oktoberfest, on September 16, 2017 at Fair Haven Fields. Well over 2,000 people were in attendance, noted Co-chair Susan Sorensen.

Food trucks from Tony’s Italian Sausage; Surf BBQ; Readie’s Fine Foods; The Zeppoli Guys; Coffee Surf Co ; Ice Scream Ice Cream & Italian Ice; and Philly Pretzel Factory were onsite. Activities included laser tag, soccer bullseye, corn hole, pumpkin bowling, and a magician. Adults enjoyed the Beer and Wine Garden as well as the newest addition of Craft Beers from Two Ton Brewery, Jughandle Brewing, Wet Ticket, Dark City Brewing, Carton Beer, Birravino and more. Vendors from Amanda’s LuLa Roe; Wood Box Soap; Penelope Traveling Boutique; Dot Dot Smile; The Painted Mermaid; The China Closet; Touchstone Crystal

by Swarovski; Arbonne skin care and wellness; Jersey Girl Beauty; RFH Rowing – The Rumson Boat Race; Chase Bank and Rolling Video Games offered a wide variety of merchandise.

Live music was performed by the Moroccan Sheepherders who opened; Wait Till Friday; and the closing band Remember Jones, whose band member Brielle von Hugel was a semi-finalist on American Idol Season 11. One of the top sponsors for the event was JCP&L which sponsored the music, as well as The Grove of Shrewsbury which sponsored many of the activities. RumsonFair Haven High School Key Club members volunteered for the event and worked the kids’ activities. Committee members and several local resident volunteers helped to set up.

Members of The Foundation of Fair Haven and the Oktoberfest Committee, many of whom overlap, worked diligently to make this event a success. Co-chairs Susan Sorensen and Amanda Lynn were joined by Elizabeth “Betsy” Koch; Mary Noglows; Mark Mancuso; Mary Friedman; Mike Borneo; Erin Gotch; Nicole Rice; Jacquie Rice; Adam Ludman; Audrey Henne; and the Borough Clerk Allyson Cinquegrana and Recreation Director DJ Breckenridge.

Susan Sorensen shared, “On behalf of the entire committee, I would like to thank all of the people who came to the event, our sponsors, the bands, the vendors, the volunteers and of course the Borough of Fair Haven for such a successful Oktoberfest. We were so happy that so many people from Fair Haven and the surrounding communities came out on such a beautiful night.

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Jess feels passionately that residents of all ages, should have access to the best possible resources. “We’re a family of seven in our home. We have four school aged kids, and my 72-year-old dad lives with us too,” says Jess, who envisions wide-ranging services, senior programs, and quality facilities for the future of Fair Haven. “As your Councilwoman, I will listen to residents’ needs and enact policies in the best interest of our community, for today and generations to come.”

Councilman Rodriguez brings his depth of experience in the financial sector to his current council position. Chris shares many characteristics with his father and role model, John Rodriguez, who was also an entrepreneur, an Eagle Scout and a life-long public servant. “My father was inspired by President Kennedy’s focus on public service and the Peace Corps. I am running with the same passion and dedication to serving as my father. I promote volunteerism, advocate for active engagement in municipal projects and aim to get our people more involved in community decision-making across the board.”

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Brewing Company, were popular, too.

Especially well received were the two oyster beers the team at Ross brewed just for the occasion. Proceeds from sales of the oyster stout and Goyster beers have been dedicated to the American Littoral Society to assist in

The off-season is one of the best times

the restoration of local oyster beds.

to experience the attractions of Sandy

The Sandy Hook Foundation and

Hook. The fee plazas are closed, the

American Littoral Society are co-

bird observation deck is the prime

beneficiaries of the annual party.

location for viewing migratory birds,

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and the multi-use path has five (soon

fabulous entertainment made the

continue work on Operation Oyster,

to be six) repair stations where

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advocacy for healthy waters and

minor bike problems. Also, National

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environments, the “Shuck It, Don’t

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Mullins, along with their committee,

Chuck It!” shell recycling program,

walking tours of the batteries, holly

amazingly organized the event for

and educational programs for school

tree forest, and Lighthouse tower

350 guests, which included a huge,

groups and the public. In 2016,

through the winter and into spring,

beautifully arranged auction.

Operation Oyster began exploring

while Littoral Society staff continue

From Sandy Hook’s North Beach

how oysters can play a role in cleaning

to host a litany of nature walks, hikes,

pavilion, event goers were treated

up the Navesink and Shrewsbury

and educational events.

to a beautiful sunset followed by a

rivers.

stunning view of the New York City

In the coming year, the Sandy

made possible by the support of event

skyline beneath a full moon. Those in

Hook Foundation plans to focus on

sponsors, including the National

attendance also enjoyed lobster and

helping to fund a new camp facility

Park Service, The Lusty Lobster,

salads, ribs and raw bars, vegetables

for youth groups. Currently, Gateway

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and delicious desserts amidst musical

National Recreation Area’s Sandy

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DIVORCE TALK: WHAT'S IN A NAME?

BY PET E R C . PA R A S , E S Q.

“That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.”

William Shakespeare, “Romeo and Juliet”.

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Courts in New Jersey have disagreed

The Supreme Court decided that the

with the Great Bard for some time, however.

primary custodial parent (in this case, the

Legal disputes over a child’s name are not

mother) was presumed to know what was

uncommon, several even finding their way

best for the child and placed the burden on

to the Supreme Court. Most often the fight

the other parent to prove that the child’s

has been over the child’s last name, but

best interests would be better served by

as you’ll see, first names are sometimes a

denying the request. The Court set down

source of disagreement.

several factors to be considered in making

In 1995 the Supreme Court decided

that decision, among them, the length

Gubernat v. Dermer, which involved a

of time the child has been known by his

couple who was not married and who,

current name, the child’s anxiety from

at birth, agreed to give their son his

having a name that is different from the

father’s last name. Years later the mother

custodial parent, the strength of the child’s

petitioned the Court to change the child’s

relationship with siblings who have other

name to hers. Years of litigation ensued.

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Supreme Court sent the case back to the Family Court to decide what was in the child’s best interests. The case, however, ended tragically when the father, who was so distraught over the

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Supreme Court’s decision, killed the child and himself.

In 2013 the Supreme Court decided Emma v.

Evans, another dispute over a child’s surname.

In that case the Court did away with the

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preumption that the primary custodian knows best and ruled that the child’s best interests are the determining factors. The Court also decided that this analysis applies to children born to parents who are not married to each other, as well as children born to parents who are.

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must inevitably keep pace. And so, as could be anticipated, on June 28, 2017, a Family Court judge was called to decide a dispute between exspouses over their sixteen year old child’s first name. The daughter that was born to them was transgender and wanted to legally change his name from Veronica, his birth name, to Trevor, the name he had been using for five years.

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to people’s identity, mental and emotional health, and even physical health. The Gubernat child might be alive if his surname was not so important to his parents. And life would not be the same for Trevor if he was legally required to be known as Veronica. It would not smell as sweet.

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$2.5 Million Raised for CentraState’s Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center The rain from Hurricane Irma couldn’t stop the annual fundraiser, An Evening in the Vineyards, held on September 15, 2017 at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus in Freehold. Nearly 500 guests attended this annual event which benefited the Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center.

The evening opened with a National Anthem performance from “The 9/11 Singing Policeman and the Voice that Healed a Nation” tenor Opera singer, Daniel Rodriquez; a welcome from Rennie Rankin, one of the Wellness Program patients at the MS Center and a surprise honoree presentation to the hostess of the Gordon Stillwell Tasting Room and a Leading Lady in Monmouth County, Carol Stillwell.

The merriment included seventy-nine wine samplings plus craft beers and spirits from a host of local distributors arranged by Max’s Beer Wine & Liquor. The exquisite fare accompanying the samplings was provided by local restauranteur Rob Kash and his staff at Metrolpolitan Café/On Location Catering Services, Great Restaurants, Inc. A gift auction, wine toss and serenading music provided entertainment for guests at this spectacular event.

Sponsors of the event included Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Qualcare, VNA HealthGroup, CentraState’s Medical & Dental Staff, Biogen, BriovaRx, Freehold Radiology – A Princeton Radiology Practice, Laurita Winery, Liberty Pain Center, The Spano Family Charitable Foundation, Inc., and CentraState’s newest community partner Ashley Home Store of Central New Jersey and Staten Island.

The event has raised $2.5 million for The Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center over the past sixteen years. The MS Center is the largest center of its kind in the metropolitan area and now sees over 2,000 patients annually and performs over 150 infusions monthly. The MS Center offers diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, patient and family support, a 12-week MS Wellness Program and a Graduate Wellness program for those living with Multiple Sclerosis.

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FCS Leading Lights Gala to Honor Docs of Rock, Former Board members Dolores Klein & Donald Bush

(FAMILY FCS & CHILDREN’S SERVICE), Monmouth County’s oldest, private, nonprofit social service agency, is proud to honor former FCS Board Chair Dolores Klein, long-time Board member Donald Bush and the philanthropic rock group, The Docs of Rock, at its 2017 FCS Leading Lights Gala, Saturday, October 14 at Navesink Country Club in Middletown. The honorees, who were announced during a special Gala Kick-Off reception at Navesink earlier this summer, are being recognized for their tireless advocacy on behalf of the agency, its Mission and those we serve.

“Our honorees demonstrate the very best in our community;” explains FCS Board Chair Paul Stach. “They are individuals willing to commit their time and resources to improve the lives of others. We are honored to be the recipient of their longstanding generosity and enduring kindness.”

Honoree Dolores Klein has been a part of the FCS family for 14 years. Dolores

first volunteered with the FCS Gala Committee in 2001 and quickly ascended to the agency’s Board of Directors where she served from 2002-2016, including two years as Board Chair.

A gifted and talented event planner, Dolores chaired the FCS annual Gala three times, including its 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration in 2009. As Board Chair, she was also responsible for successfully shepherding FCS through difficult times in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, ensuring our 108-year-old agency would endure for years to come.

Honoree Don Bush recently stepped down from the FCS Board of Directors after nearly 18-years of service. A retired executive with CHUBB insurance, Don brought his substantial professional experience to bear while on the Board, especially in matters of finance and Human Relations. Don served on the Board’s Finance, Program and Strategic Planning, and Personnel committees and could always be counted on to ask the key questions while responding to challenges with wisdom and insight.

The Docs of Rock use their extraordinary talents to raise funds for many Monmouth County nonprofits. Made up entirely of doctors, band members include lead guitarist Lawrence Sykoff, Ed.D, headmaster emeritus at Ranney School, orthopedic

surgeon and bass guitarist Dr. David Lessing, M.D., dermatologist and drummer Dr. Kenneth Grossman, M.D., and pain management specialist and keyboardist Dr. Scott Woska, M.D. The four, along with several talented vocalists, perform exclusively at charitable events to raise money for non-profit organizations throughout Monmouth County, including The Parker Family Health Clinic, Oasis Autism, The Beauty Foundation, Lunch Break, and the Monmouth Day Care Center. Since forming in 2013, the band has helped raise more than $500,000 for community charities including more than $5,000 for FCS holiday-giving program Operation Sleighbells. The funds raised were used to support the program’s operations and to purchase toys, books, winter coats, hats and gloves, gift cards and infant necessities for approximately 2,000 vulnerable children and their families during the 2016 holiday season.

This year’s Gala committee, led by co-chairs and FCS Board members Madonna Goss Robinson and Joanne Sadowsky, has put together an enjoyable evening of dinner and dancing to the music of New Life Crisis, as well as live and silent auctions. The Leading Lights Gala is FCS’s largest annual fundraiser, proceeds of which are used to support essential community programs and services including adult protective services, home care for the disabled and elderly, homeless prevention services, and literacy and nutrition programs for school children in underserved communities.

To learn more, visit fcsmonmouth.org.

The Legend of a Hessian Ghost in Middletown JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN, Old First Church will present a unique program which explores the legend of a Hessian ghost, which is said to haunt the 329-year-old church, originally founded in 1688.

Popular presenter and “Ghosts of Central New Jersey” author Gordon Thomas Ward will explore the Hessian ghost legend in a program which highlights its origins and includes an investigation of the historic church undercroft. Come enjoy some fascinating local history at this fun-filled event and enjoy a ghost-themed buffet supper on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $20 per person. Old First Church is located at 69 Kings Highway in Middletown. For more information or to register, call 732.758.8144

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Dorothea Bongiovi to Host Women Making a Difference Awards The Junior League of Monmouth County Women Making a Difference Awards give recognition to every day heroes who are making significant contributions to our community: the women volunteers who give of their time and treasure and are compensated with only love and gratitude. On November 3, 2017, Dorothea Dorothea, with her Bongiovi will help present husband, Jon Bon Jovi in the awards at the recently the spring of 2017. renovated Shadowbrook Estate in Shrewsbury. Well known for her own philanthropic contributions, Bongiovi will represent the organization known for promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

In its fourth year, the luncheon is intended to increase the awareness of the importance of volunteering. Award nominations were open through mid-September and the honoring organization will receive $1,000 on behalf of the woman who is granted the Community Volunteer Award at the luncheon. The 2016 award went to Arlene Lospinoso from Family & Children’s Service in Long Branch.

Dorothea Bongiovi, a resident of Middletown, cofounded the JBJ Soul Kitchens in Red Bank and Toms River and was recently honored with the New Jersey Governor’s Jefferson Volunteer Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals who, by their example and efforts, inspire and recruit others to become actively involved in volunteerism and community service. Bongiovi also received the 2017 Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefitting the Local Community during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. this past June.

The Junior League of Monmouth County, founded in 1939, has devoted nearly eighty years of service to the community in a variety of ways. The group’s membership commits more than 20,000 hours to the community each year, equal to an in-kind donation of $300,000. In the past decade, the Junior League has contributed time and funds to more than 25 community projects in Monmouth County, including youth programs, substance abuse resources, family services, nursing and literacy programs, as well as many other worthwhile endeavors. By honoring women, and promoting such a breadth of volunteerism, the Junior League facilitates the empowerment of girls to become confident women.

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“Dance for Kindness” on the Streets of Red Bank

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Life Vest Inside, a non-profit organization on a mission to empower and unite the world with kindness, is organizing its 6th Annual World Wide “Dance for Kindness” event to take place on November 12, 2017 in Red Bank. This f lash mob dance is a part of the global celebrations that take place on World Kindness Day promoting kindness, compassion and empathy. Local Red Bank residents and schools will unite with nearly 90 locations spanning across 42 countries to dance under the banner of kindness. The f lash mob dance will take place at Broad Street and White Street at 12:30 p.m. To register to dance, visit lifevestinside. com/dfk/register-to-dance.

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Inexpensive family fun - a roundtrip ride to the pumpkin patch on the Hay Wagon, running through the challenging Corn Maze, climbing the Hay Bale Pyramid, Using the happy Hay Bale Maze (perfect for the little ones!), exploring the exciting Straw Crawl – a winding non-scary hay bale tunnel and taking pictures in front of the fun harvest backdrop.

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17th Annual Oktoberfest in Highlands

October 7th – 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Emulating the world-renowned beer festival in Munich, this event guarantees a fun-filled day of eating, drinking and dancing the German way. Located at Veterans Park at 1 pm. Visit www.highlandsnj.com

Keyport Screamin’ Country Jamboree

October 7th – 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

October 8th – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Put on your cowboy (or cowgirl) boots and mosey on down to Monmouth County’s favorite country music and food festival! The two-day event on Waterfront Park features a fireworks bonanza, food, amusement rides, games, vendors and crafters aplenty. More info at visitkeyport.org.

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Belmar Oktoberfest

October 8 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Celebrate your German roots by drinking craft beer, feasting on wurst, and dancing in your lederhosen at this all-day festival on Main Street between 8th & 10th Avenues in Belmar. There’s something for everyone, featuring stein hoisting and pumpkin decorating contests, and live music. Located between 8th & 10th Ave. Visit visitbelmarnj. com

Fashion En Rose

October 12th - 6:00 to 10:-00 p.m.

Downtown Red Bank

Celebrate beauty, fashion and accessories at Downtown Red Bank as Red Bank Business Alliance presents a fashion show with fashions by Sweetest Sin, Garmany, Theo, Madison, En Rose, Goldtinker, Sorella Bouutique and more.

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Skeletons: A Day of the Dead Bedtime Story

October 12th through October 15th Marion Huber Theater | Best for ages 7 and up

Skeletons is a lighthearted comedy about a boy, Jimmy, who is dealing with the loss of his best friend, his Grandfather. His parents try everything to help Jimmy cope, but nothing works, until the eve of Day of the Dead, when his Grandfather comes back to life for just one night to orchestrate an adventure! Tickets at tworivertheater.org

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Monmouth County Historical Association’s Tavernfest

October 13th – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

You and your friends are invited to gather for an evening of beer tasting, tavern spirits, music, dancing and more at the historic Allen House, circa 1710, located at 400 Sycamore Avenue in Shrewsbury, to benefit the Association. More info, visit monmouthhistory.org.

Brookdale Haunted Theatre

October 13th through October 15th October 20th through October 22nd October 27th through October 29th Kids Tour | October 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th

Those brave enough to step into this demented dimension of morbid horrors will be required to face their worst nightmares at Brookdale Community College. The risk is all yours – you have been warned! Kids tours available also. More info, visit brookdalehauntedtheater.com.

Project Write Now’s Fundraiser – Come Together October 13th - 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Join in for its second annual fundraiser for a special celebration of storytelling from their writers at Two River Theater. Enjoy a cocktail hour, staged reading and live music.

Visit projectwritenow.org for tickets.

Yoga + Babes + Beer

October 14th - 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Join in for a day of yoga, babes, and beer! Do some yoga, shop the vendors, drink beer, and network with other babes to help bring the

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Art Of Thriving (a non-profit conference)

October 17th – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Investors Bank wants your Thompson Park Day organization to thrive, but we know October 15th – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. that isn’t always an easy task to From the scarecrow contest to manage in turbulent times. The doggie costume contest, Thompson goal for this year’s Investors Bank Park Day in Lincroft offers Conference is to motivate and everything a fall festival should - inspire Not-for-Profit professionals pumpkin painting, wagon rides, and Board Members as they kids’ races, entertainment and so work together to accomplish their much more! Admission and parking missions and unleash their full are free; some activities have a fee. potential with shrinking resources.

More info at monmouthcountyparks. The speakers will provide guidance com. and case studies on how not-forprofits can think strategically about Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk what is central to achieving their vision. Keynote speaker is Chris October 15th – 1:00 p.m.

Daggett, President and CEO for (registration) 2:00 p.m. (walk) Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. is a 5-Mile Walk to raise funds More info at http://events.r20. to support local programs in c o n s t a n t c o n t a c t. c o m /r e g i s t e r/ Monmouth County, New Jersey, event?oeidk=a07eel4mqtsec76862 and global programs around the d&llr=9uhbevkab world. Join your friends, family and neighbors as we walk to end hunger Haunted Hayrides! one step at a time! More info at October 20th & October 21st redbankcropwalk.com.

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Women Entrepreneurs Rock 4

October 16th – 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

This free event at The Stone Pony is for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout New Jersey. The goal of the Women Entrepreneurs Rock event (#WeRockSmallBiz and #WER4) is to facilitate a real dialog about topics that are important to women business owners. More info, visit Women Entrepreneurs Rock on Facebook.

October 27th & October 28th 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

In the dark of the night, the ghosts, ghouls, and monsters fill the haunted village. From woods to historic homes the Historic Village at Allaire takes on a dark twist for the Halloween season. Admission includes: Haunted Hayride, Mr. Allaire’s Home, and the Haunted Village itself! Enter if you dare!

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Laurita Oktoberfest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits!

October 21st – 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

October 22nd - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the fireworks! Live music and good friends will make this day special! More info at lauritawinery. com.

Mindfulness for Moms at Woman’s Club of Red Bank

October 28th - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Are you looking to find your sense of CALM in Motherhood? This can completely change the way you show up as a Mother! Mindful Moms Revolution presents a seminar featuring Judy Banks, Anna Gannon, Angie Harris, Hunter-Clarke- Fields and Rebekah Borucki. 20% of sales go to 180 Turning Lives Around. For tickets go to mindfulnessformoms. eventbrite.com

Cut-a-Thon for Hurricane Relief

October 30th – 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Help those in need after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and whatever else Mother Nature throws our way!

Join in for a teach-in from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 100% of the proceeds from which will benefit the Professional Beauty Association’s Disaster Relief Fund. $50 for the Cutathon event, there will also be manicures, massages, food and drink there! More info at facebook. com/concretecares

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Little Little Silver Silver Community Community Rallies Rallies Together Together for for One One of of Their Their Own Own

Story: Susan Murphy Photos: Kim Levin Photography

The Borough of Little Silver came together to show their support for 20-month-old Lily Ince at a fundraising softball tournament held on September 16, 2017 at the Borough and Library fields. Lily was diagnosed with High Risk Neuroblastoma only a few weeks after her parents James and Lindsey (Thompson) Ince welcomed their second daughter, Arabelle. Lily’s mother Lindsey, who was born and raised in Little Silver, is a second grade teacher at Point Road School. John Thompson, Lily’s grandfather, is a member of one of the six Little Silver Men’s Softball Teams that played in the tournament.

Little Silver Recreation Director Douglas Glassmacher explained, “The tournament is an annual fall event for Little Silver Recreation which started in 2000. There are six Little Silver Men’s Softball teams and they play one afternoon tournament. The beneficiary of the tournament is different each year.” This year was for Lily. “Families who were recipients in past years joined us this year in support of Lily.” He noted that the teams were all very generous with their donations. Glassmacher organized the event with the help of Chef Peter Roskowinski, the culinary instructor at Red Bank Regional High School who cooked the food for the event, as well as Tom O’Hare, a member of one of the softball teams. “Jack Guttenplan, who donated the rolls for the event, along with John Thompson, Tom O’Hare, and myself are members of the host team, known as Little Silver Dough Boyz,” added Glassmacher.

The teachers of Point Road and Markham Place Schools gather for a group photo before the Battle of the Little Silver Schools softball game.

In the event’s opening ceremony, Lindsey Ince threw the first pitch and her father John Thompson caught it. The National Anthem and God Bless America were sung by 10 members of the Markham Place Chorus led by Chorus teacher Stephanie

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Members of the Thompson family gather together. Left to right: Emma Rose Chemidlin, fiance’ of John Thompson; Elizabeth deWolfe, one of the Thompson daughters, holding her daughter Joanna; Lindsey Ince holding her daughter Arabelle; Claire and John Thompson, John Thompson (son), Dan deWolfe, son-inlaw and husband to Elizabeth, holding his son Ben.

Bennett. Mayor Robert Neff thanked the community for their support. Immediately following was The Battle of the Little Silver Schools with staff members from Point Road and Markham Place Schools playing against one another. “It was a very spirited battle,” said Glassmacher. He noted that the Point Road Team was co-coached by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carolyn Kossack and Principal Dr. Pamela Albert Devine.

The Markham Place Team was coached by Principal Eric Platt.

Several rounds of the Men’s Softball games followed.

Aside from the donation to enter the event, there were also suggested donations for the merchandise and food.

“People were more than generous with their donations, and with sponsorships taken by local businesses and families,” said Glassmacher. “The event was well-attended. The kids wore their school colors, had their faces painted and everyone cheered for their school during the Battle of the Little Silver Schools. We were also thankful to the Little Silver PTO who played a major part in helping promote and sell Love4Lily merchandise. The PTO and the teachers stayed with the kids during activities such as face painting, tattoos, and fingernail decorating.” He added that the event was completely supported by the Mayor and Council who are always there for community and recreation events.

Lily, a happy fun-loving toddler, has an amazing positive spirit that is infectious to all who meet her. Following several intense treatments at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), she is now home, according to Glassmacher. “Lily had her surgery, her appetite is back, and she is doing well.

She’s a spirited little girl who now is a protective big sister to her baby sister Arabelle. Lily has even attended our games with her parents and her grandparents John and Claire Thompson.” Glassmacher emphasized that donations are still being accepted at www.GoFundMe.com/loveforlilyj. Just be certain to put the “j” after lily as there is another fund listing for a Lily.

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RBR SENIOR’S PLAY SELECTED FOR PERFORMANCE BY NEW JERSEY REPERTORY COMPANY Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual & Performing Arts Academy (VPA) student Willow Martin of Little Silver recently learned that her short play was selected for performance by the New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch, New Jersey. Her work was one of only 28 plays selected out of 450 submissions from playwrights all over the world. Of these 28, Willow was the only minor whose work was selected. (She is 16 years old.) Her play will be performed on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at the New Jersey Repertory Theatre in Long Branch. The play will be performed by guild actors.

Willow’s play was adapted from her poem “Blood and Bleach,” which she wrote her sophomore year about a Chinese sweat shop. During her junior year, her Creative Writing teacher Dr. Gretna Wilkinson informed Willow and her classmates about the Theatre Brut Competition, encouraging the students to submit. Willow then expanded her poem into a play.

The submission requirements included a performance time of no more than 15 minutes and a theme “all about Eve,” which was up to playwright’s interpretation.

Willow’s play entitled, “The Late Shift,” is about three female factory workers in China protesting a belligerent foreman.

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Several devices are employed that relate to the theme of Eve, as the shift takes place at night on the eve of the new day.

Additionally, the females challenge and end the authority of their male overseer.

Willow was visiting colleges in Boston when her creative writing teacher tracked her down. She hadn’t checked her emails so her teacher’s assistance was sought by the Repertory Company to notify her.

Dr. Wilkinson explains, “When they found out she was only 16, they were so surprised and then discovered they needed her parents’ permission to perform her work.

She adds, “Willow gives credence to the Samuel Ullman quote, ‘Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind…” because she has the ability to access her creativity on a level that is unusual in someone so young.”

Willow Martin is an exceptional young person on many levels. She has made the high honor roll every semester since freshman year. She is the president of the Italian National Honor Society, a member of the National Math Honor Society, competes for RBR in the math and science leagues and participates in the mock trial club.

She is currently interning for Congressman Frank Pallone and is a co-captain of the RBR girls cross country team.

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Although she intends to major in college in something totally different than creative writing (physics or astrophysics to be precise, with the hope of becoming a researcher in the field of plasma physics/ fusion energy) she is overwhelmingly happy with her decision to concentrate on creative writing at the RBR VPA and feels very fortunate to be in her academy.

As she explains, “Whatever endeavor you undertake in life, it is imperative that you be able to communicate it effectively.” She adds, “This program has meant everything to me at RBR. It has provided me with a wonderful support system among brilliant minds in a free environment with a great family dynamic. Dr. Wilkinson has really changed my perspective on writing and the world, and has been like a second mother to me.”

Before the students finalize their work, Willow explains that the class conducts large group critiques. Her peers constantly collaborate, developing and maturing one another’s pieces.

“The entire class is to thank for the success of this play. I wouldn’t be half the writer I am without them all. I love and am indebted to each and every one of them. I believe it is the entire class’s victory that this play was chosen,” she states.

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Lillian has been a tireless advocate for Monmouth County’s veterans, spearheading the establishment of a new Veteran’s Community Center and Shelter. Lillian is a former councilwoman for Matawan and Mayor of Colts Neck.

Lillian is the recipient of the following recent awards:  2017 Monmouth Ocean Development Council’s Silver Gull “Presidential Award”  2017 New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Club “New Jersey Women of Achievement Award”  2016 Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s “Women of Distinction” Award  2014 Count Basie Theatre’s Vanguard Award for her lifelong devotion to the Arts in New Jersey  2012 “Outstanding Community Member” Award, Latino-American Association of Monmouth County  Sheriff’s Officers Fraternal Order of Police Person of the Year

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Pat Impreveduto has served on the Holmdel Township Committee since 2008, and served as Mayor from 2011 to 2014. Pat spearheaded the successful redevelopment of the former Bell Labs property, now a great benefit to local taxpayers. He has fought to maintain open space and helped to negotiate a new state of the art library for his community with no expense to the taxpayers. Pat is dedicated to keeping taxes stable, overseeing a zero percent tax increase in Holmdel in 2017. Pat is passionate about supporting our veterans, even working with the federal government to ensure that veterans obtain high school diplomas. An educator for over 30 years, Pat is committed to maintaining our excellent county school system.  2012 Journal Magazine Outstanding Public Servant Community Excellence award winner  2012 Journal Magazine Outstanding Volunteer Award for Superstorm Sandy Recovery  Athletic and Recreational Advocate for all children  Endorsed by NJEA and Animal Rights

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In Fair Haven, good times at the fire house don’t end with the Firemen’s Fair. The fun continues on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the 18th annual Fall Car Show hosted by the Fair Haven Fire Company’s Auxiliary and Fire Police. The car show will take place on the Fire Department grounds, located on the corner of River and Battin Roads from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This fun annual event features DJ entertainment throughout the day, door prizes, 50/50 drawings, and more than 50 trophies that will be awarded by judges. Many beautiful vintage cars of all ages and types will be showcased. Delicious breakfast options and fun fair-type lunch selections will be available for purchase at the Fair Haven Fire Company’s Outback building. Registration fees are $10.00 per car in advance and $15.00 on the day of the show. All car show registrants will receive a beautiful commemorative dash plaque. In addition, businesses and individuals may sponsor a trophy for $30 and select their own winner. Admission to the car show is free to the general public.

For further information, to pre-register your car for the show, or sponsor a trophy, contact Lew or Donna at 732.741.1662 or visit www.fhfd.org.

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RCDS 8th Graders Rise to Role Models at Annual Carnival

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FOR MANY ON THE PENINSULA, the Fair Haven Fireman’s Fair signifies the end of summer and the start of a new school year. However, at The Rumson Country Day School the year has not officially begun without the buzz of its Annual 8th Grade Carnival, a tradition that dates back to the seventies. The RCDS community had one last chance to savor the summer sun on September 15, 2017 when over 400 students and their families celebrated the start of the 2017-2018 school year with a carnival on campus.

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Hosted by the Class of 2018, the Carnival featured game booths from customary ring toss to the innovative lollypop tree station. Each eighth grader took on the responsibility to conceptualize and operate the activity booths themselves.

“The Carnival is the first opportunity our 8th grade has to put their class stamp on the school year,” said Head of the Upper School Bill Lamb. “As the children grow older, they look forward to making their contribution. Through their leadership, the entire school community, from our youngest students to parents and grandparents, come together for a shared experience.”

Funds raised from the carnival are allocated to the class gift – a contribution presented by the graduating class to recognize the school and leave behind a little piece of their class legacy. In the past, class gifts have included filtered ezH2O bottle filling stations, dining room tableware and an outdoor classroom space.

Eighth grader Kate Balestro is thrilled to have gained the responsibility that comes with seniority this year.

“I’ve looked forward to leading the carnival efforts for a long time,” Kate said. “It’s fun and it gives our class an opportunity to leave our mark at RCDS. Plus, everyone looks up to us now. We are role models.”

The carnival not only serves as a chance for its eighth graders to raise money, but it also gives the entire RCDS community an opportunity to come together as a family.

Families welcomed familiar faces and some new as they journeyed from booth to booth on the grassy fields. They caught up on their summer vacations over classic hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill and indulged in a plethora of sweet treats.

RCDS will continue to host a number of traditional events throughout the school year including its Annual Holiday Concert, Arts Festival and renowned Rummage Sale.

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Halloween Favors Families Aren’t Scared to Receive Trick or treating is the most exciting tradition of Halloween for our little monsters, but between us parents, it can also be an activity of horror, headaches and chaos when it comes to the over consumption of candy and chocolate.

I’m not going to lie, as a seasoned trick-or-treater, I avoided the dentist’s den at all costs, who would want a toothbrush when you could snatch a Twix bar from the haunted house next door? But as the serious threat of food allergies, unhealthy fats and hidden preservatives can cause a fright fest in your family- thankfully there is now a popular supply of candy alternatives. Check out the no-sugar swag that can still mark your house the best trick-or-treating spot on the block.

can be stretched and splattered on walls for a fun-filled activity all night long.

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VISUAL EFFECTS SHOW For this Halloween, your children may choose to dress dark and mysterious, but updating their costumes or goodie bags with a variety of glow-in-the-dark products will help them light up the night. Stocking up on LED light-up rings, illuminating bouncing balls and even neon colored slinkies will help you spot your shining stars across the street.

STICKERS AND TATTOOS Do you still have your decorative sticker album? Help your kids start their own collection with a variety of Halloween themes and characters. Handing out decals such as bats, ghosts, witches and broomsticks are a fun way to capture the sweet moment without any edible sweets. Plus, make a statement! Offer your visitors a chance to express themselves by handing out cool temporary tats for treats.

There is nothing scarier at Halloween than a bunch of temperamental trick or treating tots. Stress squeeze balls are a great giveaway to keep your spooky visitors at ease while they roam from home to home. From squishy pumpkins to pulsing eyeballs these toys are this year’s must have handout.

Just in case you aren’t reading this list until the Eve of Halloween and are in a pinch, use your "common cents," a roll of pennies is a great way to save the holiday just in the nick of time.

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Hope Daniels is a Rumson resident and founder of A New Mom In Town blog – you can read all about her mommy adventures at www.anewmomintown.com. She is a contributing editor for Community Magazine (CM), with her monthly feature “The Parenthood Blog”.

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Suzanne Holloway Brennan Joins Brookdale College Board A PRACTICING ATTORNEY and a lifelong resident of Monmouth County, Suzanne Brennan was sworn in as the newest member of the Brookdale Community College Board of Trustees on September 12, 2017 during the board’s monthly public meeting. Brennan, a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School Class of ’90, currently serves as the municipal public defender for Howell Township. She was a member of the Howell Township Board of Education from 2010 to 2016,

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where she served terms as vice president and chair of the board’s labor committee.

A native of Freehold Township and a mother of three, Brennan also maintains a private law practice in Howell.

“I am very honored and excited to be a part of this magnificent team,” Brennan said. “The Brookdale board is innovative and forward-thinking, and I appreciate that. I hope to use my skills and experience in both the law and as a former board of education member to help local students succeed and serve all members of the Monmouth County community.”

Brennan was appointed to a four-year term on the board by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders. She replaces former trustee Joseph DiBella, who served on the board from 2013 to 2017.

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Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk Slated for October 15th In 1979, the first CROP event in the Red Bank area was a small band of people, organized by Rev. David Muyskens, Shrewsbury Presbyterian pastor, who cleaned up the beach and raised over $3000. In 1980, they held a volley-ball-athon. Then in 1981, the First Red Bank CROP Walk was organized by Sarah and Len Dunikowski from Tower Hill Presbyterian Church and 15 churches participated, raising $6,127.

The 37th annual Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk, the largest all volunteer CROP Hunger walk in the nation, will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Red Bank Regional High School with registration at 1:00 p.m. and the walk start at 2:00 p.m.

Red Bank CROP Hunger Walk is a 5-Mile Walk to raise funds to support local programs in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and global programs around the world. Join your friends, family and neighbors as we walk to end hunger one step at a time!

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Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore Award “Phenomenal Women Under 40” Honorees Ten outstanding young professionals have been honored as 2017 recipients of the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s award for Phenomenal Women Under 40, sponsored

by BlueClaws Charities. The award, better known as the Phenom Award, honors emerging, young, female leaders under the age of 40 from Monmouth and Ocean counties. It not only recognizes professional women for who they are, but also for the potential they might achieve in their futures.

“When our Girl Scouts look to the community for role models, we want to show them young women professionals who are making a difference today,” said Susan H. McClure, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “Our Phenom Award recipients are fearless and daring leaders who set an example in everything they do. Their drive and determination make them excellent examples of women who aren’t afraid to try new things and who do whatever it takes to get the job done.”

Girl Scouts offers girls a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage in leadership at the highest levels while addressing issues they feel passionately about. It is the only organization creating the female leadership pipeline for the next generation. Phenom Award recipients are examples of the gogetters, innovators, risk-takers, and leaders

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Phenom Award honorees pose at Park Pavilion in Seaside Park on September 14, 2017.

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who inspire girls as they grow to live the Girl Scout mission and become women of courage, confidence and character, who will make the world a better place.

Phenom Award honorees received their award at a special cocktail reception on September 14, 2017 at Park Pavilion in Seaside Park.

This year’s Phenom Award honorees were: Danielle Bagdzinski – Cowan, Gunteski, & Co. PA - Marketing Director; Paige Baran - Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck, PC - Associate Attorney; Carolyn Burtnick, Community Magazine - Editor-In-Chief; Kelly Fliller, Toms River Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation - Director

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Film, Food, and Fun at the Two River Theater REF’s Film & Food Festival STORY JULIANNA MEINZ

This fall, for its largest annual fundraiser “Celebration for Education”, the Rumson Education Foundation (REF) will host a Film & Food Festival at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Event cochairs Jen Caroll and Curan Scoble said this of the theme: “We were looking to do something out of the norm and to bring it back to the children being the focus of the fundraiser. Ideas were bounced around and we continued to return to the one theme of community.”

Both the children and the community will indeed be the night's focus, as guests will be viewing the short films submitted

by Deane Porter and Forrestdale students in response to the prompt “What is your word?” This was inspired by the My Intent Project, a jewelry company which aims to encourage meaningful conversations, community, and positive action (myintent. org). In sharing their ‘word’, students will explore their positive impact on the world. But the festivities will not stop at celebrations of the students, as the night will also spotlight the bustling local food scene. Wonderful cuisine from a wide array of local chefs and eateries will be served to guests. Restaurants Chef Lesbiral, The Red Bank Chocolate Shoppe, West River Market, 26 West on the Navesink, Antoinette’s Bakery, The Vintage Cake, Cups & Cakes, The French Market, and Russell & Bette’s will all make an appearance. Individual tickets are for sale online starting at $130, but a $2,000 donation will score you front/ second row seats, sponsor recognition, and a professionally photographed full page family ad in the digital ad book!

All profits will go to funding future grants which the REF Board of Directors carefully vets to ensure every donor’s dollar supports projects, initiatives and equipment that will have a large-scale impact on the curriculum and the learning environment of every student in the Rumson School District.

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Back row, left to right: Scott Williams; Susan Binns; Gary Philips; Boondocks Fishery owner, Kelly Ryan; Lynn Shapiro, The Brodie Fund board member; Riina Van Rixoort, The Brodie Fund board member; Irma Penta-Fahrer. Front row, left to right: Jillian Gergely, The Brodie Fund board member; Steve Pruzick; Sally Williams, Founder & Director or The Brodie Fund; Matty Giuliano, Jody Papay; Heather Wallace, The Brodie Fund board member

The Boondocks Fishery Presents Strut Your Mutt

On September 10, 2017 The Boondocks Fishery hosted Strut Your Mutt benefiting The Brodie Fund in Red Bank. This event raised money to offer financial assistance to families who have pets fighting cancer. In attendance were dogs/dog owners and animal lovers alike all to help raise money and awareness for The Brodie Fund.

The dogs were judged in fun categories such as “Best Tail Wag” and “Least Obedient”. Grand Prize winner Fergus showed great style with his freckles “just like the rest of his family!” Emcee Matty Giuliano kept the crowd entertained while the dogs strutted their stuff on stage. Guest Judges Maria Milito from Q104.3; Susan Paviluk, General Manager of The Monmouth Journal; and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Radiation Oncologist Dr. Dustin Lewis, had the difficult job of picking the winners, as all of the dogs were winners that day. A very special thanks to to The Boondocks Fishery owner Kelly Ryan for hosting the day and supporting The Brodie Fund.

The Brodie Fund is currently offering grants in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut but has plans to expand throughout the United States.

For more information about The Brodie Fund and how you can help, visit thebrodiefund.org.

Left to right: Stephy’s Place board members Megan Pelino, Pat Wotton, Marion Fitzgerald, and Trish Straine-MacGregor

Grief & Loss Support Group Hosts Annual Vigil

Stephy’s Place, a Support Center for Grief and Loss, hosted its second annual vigil in August to recognize National Grief Awareness Day. The vigil, held at Monmouth Beach Club, was an opportunity for people to connect with other grieving people and to remember loved ones they have lost.

Stephy’s Place offers support groups and meditation and a place of comfort to anyone who has suffered loss. All services are provided free of charge. For more information, contact 732.614.1142 or info@stephysplace. org. Stephy’s Place is located at 210 West Front Street in Red Bank.

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1. RBR incoming freshmen Julia Sullivan of Shrewsbury and D’Aanlee Cancel of Red Bank at freshman orientation 2. The McDermott and Ostrowski families of Little Silver enjoy the RBR Freshman Orientation student/parent barbecue.

3. Little Silver resident Bodhi Martin at freshman orientation

Freshmen to be first class to benefit from One to One Technology Program On August 30, 2017 Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) officially welcomed its newest class of freshmen, the Class of 2021. The freshmen traditionally visit the school a week before the official opening to meet their teachers, run through their schedules, navigate the school, collect their IDs and (most importantly) learn how to open their locker.

Administrators greeted them with sage advice echoed by the upper classmen Student-to-Student Peer leaders, who acted as guides through the large school building. RBR has long organized its freshmen into a special academy divided in three houses of approximately 100 students each. The students share the same guidance counselor and teachers who meet for shared planning times to keep close watch on their students’ progress.

Freshman Academy Supervisor, Suzanne Keller also shared the most popular advice that former freshmen leave to their successors. They include such timeless recommendations as getting involved, being organized, not procrastinating, doing homework and not being afraid to ask for help when needed. Offering words of wisdom unique for today, former freshmen suggested that students not “plaster their lives on social media for everyone to see.” Their number one suggestion was to “enjoy the freshman year because it goes by fast.”

Principal Risa Clay welcomed her students stressing her open-door policy and encouraged all students to follow her on Twitter where everything happening in the school is posted. She, like Ms. Keller, emphasized that students should get involved and take advantage of all the support offered to them including lunch time peer tutoring, after-school and evening, and community tutoring with staff. Students were encouraged to visit the SOURCE, RBR’s on-site clinic,

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Principal Clay stated, “I think you will find more support at RBR then any other high school and we also have more sports and clubs than any other school district in Monmouth County.”

Superintendent Louis Moore announced to students and their parents, who joined them later in the day, that the Class of 2021 would be the first enrolled in RBR’s new one-to-one technology policy. In order to ensure first-class learning opportunities on an equitable basis, The Board of Education committed to provide every student with a chrome book for their work in school and homework at home. While the freshmen will receive their computers in September, the rest of the school will receive them sometime in 2018.

RBR also recently adopted a GoogleClassroom platform for the entire school district.

The evening concluded with the traditional freshman-parent barbecue on RBR’s back patio.

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Holy Cross is Back to School with New Additions

Mrs. Kim Clauss, Technology teacher, welcomes Katherine McKnight of Rumson on her first day of first grade.

The Windsor brothers of Red Bank, left to right, Kenneth (Grade 2), Brian (Grade 3), and Richard (Grade 2) and friend Nathaniel Mehl of Rumson (Grade 1) tromp down the sidewalk on the first day of school

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL students are back for a new school year. Greeting them is their new principal Dr. Mark DeMareo, who comes to Holy Cross from a distinguished career in public school administration and a faithful life in the Catholic Church. New music teacher Mr. Neil Brown and new Grade 3 teacher Mrs. Kathleen Fry have joined the ranks of over 40 dedicated Holy Cross faculty and staff members.

Holy Cross School welcomed 31 new students this year, from 29 new families from Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

The PTA, in addition to hosting the annual Welcoming Night,

The Favale family, left to right, Paul, Matthew (Grade 1), Alison, and Patrick (PreK) arrives for Matthew’s first day of first grade.

assigned each new family in Kindergarten through Grade 8 a welcoming liaison family to make their transition easier.

Liaisons chatted on the phone or by email and had a meet and greet at Victory Park in Rumson before the start of school, so parents and students could get to know each other. Since its inception, the Welcoming Committee has come full-circle, as the families who were once welcomed are now the welcoming liaisons. This program adds to the warm family atmosphere for which Holy Cross is known.

Local Gymnasts to Compete for Team USA ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2017, local gymnasts were named to the USA Gymnastics 2017 World Age Group Team. These athletes will compete for Team USA at the World Age Group Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria in November. They will not only represent our country but their families, coaches, gym and communities on a global stage.

Congratulations to: Ava Hernando of Holmdel (Women’s 11-12 Age Group), Mary Gallagher of Middletown (Women’s 13-14 Age Group), Olivia Denery of Middletown (Women’s 13-14 Age Group, Alternate), Lauryn Screen of Belford (Women’s 15-16 Age Group), Joseph Isenberg of Matinsburg, W. Va. (Men’s 15-15 Age Group), Nicholas Verderosa of Middletown (Men’s 15-16 Age Group), and Michael Malone of North Brunswick (Men’s 17-21 Age Group).

Left to right: Ava Hernando, Nicholas Verderosa, Lauryn Screen, Joseph Isenberg, Mary Gallagher and Michael Malvone.

All of the listed athletes train at Elite Trampoline Academy in Red Bank and are coached by Former World Champion Tatiana Kovaleva and 2012 & 2016 Olympian Steven Gluckstein.

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World​ Travel​ &​ ​M usic​ Lead​ t ​ o​ ​ Catsbury​​ Cafe

STORY​ ​LILIANN​ ​PARAS | PHOTO MIKE MCLAUGHLIN

​Imagine​ ​dining​ ​on​ ​really​ ​tasty​ ​and​ ​natural​ ​local​ ​food, ​ ​sipping​ ​​ ​specialty​

teas​ f​ rom​ ​around​ t​ he world​ a ​ midst​ e ​ clectic​ ​eye-popping​ l​ ocal​ a ​ rt​ o ​ n​ ​the​ ​ walls,​ ​all​ ​while​ ​enjoying​ ​the​ ​company​ o ​ f​ c​ ats and​ k ​ ittens.​ ​On​ t​ op​ ​of​ t​ hat,​ ​ proceeds​ h ​ elp​ f​ und​ ​the​ c​ are​ ​and​ ​adoption​ o ​ f​ ​the​ ​resident​ c​ ats.​ ​This is​​​ ​ unusual​ e ​ nough,​ b ​ ut​ t​ he​ s​ tory​ b ​ ehind​ C ​​ atsbury Cafe Tea House and Cat Lounge in​ A ​ sbury Park​ ​makes​ ​it​ e ​ ven​ m ​ ore​ ​compelling.​ I​ n​ t​ he​ ​relaxed​ a ​ nd​ ​ friendly​ ​​Catsbury Cafe,​ i​ t​ i​ s​ ​hard​ ​to imagine​ t​ he​ l​ abor,​ ​time​ ​and​ c​ ircuitous​ ​ route​ ​it​ t​ ook​ ​to​ ​make​ t​ his​ ​vision​ a ​ ​ r​ eality.​ ​​Right up front you need to know that the cat visiting room is separated by glass from the dining area so that even those who are not enamored of cats will find Catsbury Cafe is a destination in its own right and sparkling clean. ​​​​​​​​​C ​ at​c​ afes​​are​​a​​relatively​​new​p ​ henomenon. ​T ​ he​fi ​ rst​​one​​was​s​ tarted​​ in​ 1 ​ 998​ ​in​ ​Taiwan​ ​but really​ t​ ook​ o ​ ff​ ​in​ ​Japan​ ​in​ ​2004, ​ a ​ s​ a ​ ​w ​ ay​ ​for​ c​ at​​ lovers​ ​to​ i​ nteract​ w ​ ith​ c​ ats​ i​ n​ ​crowded​ ​cities. Now​ ​the​ ​cafes​ ​are​ g ​ aining​ ​ popularity​ ​around​ ​the​ ​world​ ​and​ ​in​ t​ he​ ​US; ​Monmouth​ ​County residents​ ​ are​ f​ ortunate​ ​to​ ​be​ o ​ n​ ​the​ c​ utting​ e ​ dge​ a ​ nd​ t​ o​ h ​ ave​ o ​ ne​ i​ n​ ​our​ o ​ wn​ ​ backyard. ​​I​​met with​​owner​​DJ​​Bornschein​a ​ nd​m ​ anager​​Jamie​​Nichols​j​ust​​ before​t​ he​​September​G ​ rand Opening​a ​ nd​l​earned​​how​​DJ​c​ ame​​to​​create​​ the​c​ afe​​with​J​amie, ​w ​ ho​​hails​f​ rom​A ​ ustralia. ​​​​​​​​​​ ​​DJ, ​a ​ n​A ​ sbury​r​ esident, ​s​ tarted​​out​a ​ t​1 ​ 9​y ​ ears​​old​​working​​in​s​ tage​​ management​ ​for​ a ​ ​ l​ocal band, “Bouncing​ S ​ ouls.” ​ ​He​ ​traveled​ e ​ xtensively​​ with​ t​ he​ b ​ and​ a ​ nd​ ​while​ ​working​ i​n​ ​San Francisco​ ​three​ ​years​ a ​ go, ​ D ​ J​​ heard​ t​ here​ ​was​ ​a​ l​ ocal​ ​cat​ c​ afe. ​ ​A s​ a ​ ​ ​cat​ l​ over​ h ​ e​ d ​ ecided​ t​ o​ ​see what​ ​ it​ ​was​ a ​ ll​ a ​ bout. ​ H ​ e​ h ​ ad​ n ​ o​ i​ dea​ w ​ hat​ t​ o​ e ​ xpect, ​ a ​ nd​ ​the​ ​visit​ c​ hanged​ ​ his​ ​life. He​ w ​ as getting​ r​ eady​ ​to​ m ​ ake​ ​a​ ​change​ ​in​ ​his​ c​ areer​ ​but​ h ​ ad​ n ​ o​ ​ concrete​ ​plans.​ ​​ “​ An​ ​hour​ b ​ efore​ I​ walked​ ​in​ ​that​ p ​ lace,​ I​ ​ ​didn’t​ k ​ now​ w ​ hat​ ​I​ was​ ​going​ ​to​ ​do​ ​and​ ​then​ I​ ​ ​walked​ ​in​ a ​ nd​ ​saw​ ​a​ v ​ ision in​ m ​ y​ h ​ ead​ ​of​ ​where​ ​ we​​are​​now,​​this​​cat​​cafe.”​​​​He​e ​ mphasized​​that​t​ he​​home-like​​environment for​t​ en​​to​​fifteen​​cats​l​ends​i​tself​t​ o​s​ how​s​ hy​c​ ats​​better​t​ han​i​n​​a​​shelter​​ cage.​ ​​ A ​ nd​ h ​ e​ ​knew​ i​ t had​ t​ o​ b ​ e​ ​in​ h ​ is​ h ​ ome​ t​ own.​ “​ Asbury​ i​ s​ ​just​ ​the​ r​ ight​ ​ amount​ ​of​ ​eclectic,​ ​and​ t​ he​ ​right​ ​amount​ o ​ f progressive​ ​and​ ​weird​ ​and​ ​ different​ ​and​ ​it​ j​ust​ ​made​ s​ ense.”​ T ​ he​ ​plus​ ​for​ ​DJ​ ​was​ a ​ lso​ t​ he mission.​ “​ It​​ is​​a​b ​ usiness​w ​ here​t​ he​​ultimate​g ​ oal​a ​ nd​​aim​i​s​t​ o​h ​ elp​fi ​ nd​r​ escue​​homes​​ for​​cats and​​to​​do​​something​​positive.”​​​N ​ ow​​intrigued​b ​ ut​​not​q ​ uite​​ready​​ to​ s​ tart,​ ​DJ​ t​ old​ n ​ o​ ​one​ o ​ f​ ​his plan.​ H ​ e​ ​decided​ ​to​ ​visit​ ​as​ m ​ any​ ​cat​ ​cafes​​ as​ ​possible​ ​and​ ​through​ ​his​ ​travel​ ​with​ ​the​ ​band over​ ​the​ ​following​ ​year,​ ​ he​ ​visited​ ​cafes​ ​in​ H ​ awaii,​ ​Oregon,​ C ​ alifornia,​ ​New​ ​York,​ E ​ ngland​ ​and over​ ​ 30​c​ afes​​just​​in​​Japan.​​He​l​earned​​what​t​ o​​do​a ​ nd​m ​ ore​​importantly,​w ​ hat​​ he​w ​ anted​​to avoid.​D ​ J’s​b ​ and​​travels​h ​ ad​​also​t​ aken​​him​t​ o​​Australia​​now​​ and​a ​ gain​o ​ ver​​a​​period​​of​t​ en years.​​There​h ​ e​m ​ et​​Australian​​native,​​Jamie​​ Nichols,​ ​who​ ​also​ ​worked​ ​in​ ​the​ ​music​ ​industry​ ​in merchandising.​ ​They​ ​ became​ ​friends​ ​and​ J​amie​ ​has​ ​joined​ ​​Catsbury as​ ​the​ ​manager.​ ​DJ​ ​put​ i​t ​ ay.​​“ I​​hired​​her​t​ o​b ​ e​m ​ y​​boss—best​​decision​​I​​ever​​made.” this​w

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health​ ​departments​ ​with the​ c​ oncept, ​ h ​ e​ h ​ ad​ ​a​ s​ olid​ p ​ roposal. ​ H ​ e​ a ​ lso​ ​ had​ ​a​ l​ ot​ ​of​ ​knowledge​ ​and​ ​experience​ ​in managing​ m ​ ultiple​ c​ ats, ​ ​because​ ​ Catsbury Park Tea House and Cat Lounge owner, DJ Bornschein

he​ w ​ as​ ​fostering​ c​ ats​ ​for​ ​adoption​ f​ rom​ ​his​ ​A sbury​ h ​ ome. Catsbury​ ​ teamed​u ​ p​w ​ ith​t​ he​M ​ onmouth​​County​​SPCA​a ​ nd​​DJ​​has​s​ pecial​p ​ raise​​for​​ Nina​ t​ here. Cats​ a ​ re​ c​ arefully​ s​ creened​ f​ or​ h ​ ealth​ ​and​ ​personality. ​ ​All​ c​ ats​ ​ and​ ​kittens​ a ​ re​ ​available​ f​ or adoption, ​ b ​ ut​ i​ n​ a ​ ny​ c​ ase, ​ ​will​ ​have​ a ​ ​ f​ orever​ ​ home​ a ​ t​ ​Catsbury. ​ D ​ J​ h ​ opes​ t​ o​ p ​ ut​ a ​ ​ ​special emphasis​o ​ n​ t​ aking​ i​ n​ t​ hose​ ​ adult​ c​ ats​ w ​ hose​ o ​ wners​ a ​ re​ i​ n​ h ​ ospice​ a ​ nd​ c​ an​ n ​ o​ l​ onger​ c​ are​ f​ or them. ​ ​​ ​​ ​

While​ ​I​ ​visited​ t​ he​ ​cat​ ​room​ ​with​ ​DJ, ​ ​Jamie​ ​was​ ​setting​ ​up​​

the​ c​ afe​ ​section.​ ​She​ ​noted​ ​that while​ ​the​ ​cats​ ​are​ ​the​ ​main​ ​ attraction,​ ​they​ ​wanted​ ​the​ ​dining​ ​part​ ​to​ ​stand​ ​out​ ​as​ ​well.​ ​ The​ ​​Cafe is​ ​a​ ​wonderful​ ​example​ ​of​ ​a​ ​true​ c​ ommunity​ ​effort.​​ Light​ ​fare​ a ​ nd​ ​snacks​ ​are​ ​packaged​ ​and provided​ ​by​ ​A sbury’s​ ​ own​ ​​Lettuce & Lemon,​ ​where​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​owners​ ​is​ ​DJ’s​ ​friend​​ from elementary​ ​school.​ ​And​ ​appropriately,​ ​the​ ​food​ ​company​ is​ ​named​ ​Lettuce​ ​and​ ​Lemon​ ​after​ ​the caterers’​ ​t wo​ ​cats.​ ​The​ ​ revolving​ ​artwork​ ​is​ ​provided​ ​by​ ​​Parlor Gallery across​ ​the​ ​street.​ ​

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Time spent with cats is never wasted.

— May Sarton Even​D ​ J’s​​grandmother​​played​a ​ ​​part​​in​​the​​cafe.​​​​DJ​​reminisced​​ about​ ​good​ ​times shared​ ​with​ ​his​ ​Irish​ g ​ randmother​ ​while​ ​ enjoying​ ​hot​ ​tea​ ​together,​ ​even​ w ​ hen​ ​he​ ​was​ ​only​ ​a child.​ T ​ his​ ​ instilled​ ​a​ ​love​ ​of​ t​ ea​ ​and​ ​is​ ​the​ ​inspiration​ ​for​ ​the​ ​specialty​ ​teas​ ​ offered.​​Coffee lovers​​can​​enjoy​​a​c​ up​​from​Intelligentsia. ​​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​The​ ​Grand​ ​Opening​ ​exceeded​ ​expectations​ ​and​ ​as​ ​of​ ​the​ ​time​ ​ of​ ​this​ ​article, ​ eight​ ​cats found​ ​new​ ​homes! ​ ​This​ ​made​ ​room​ f​ or​ ​ more​ c​ ats, ​ ​including​ ​four​ ​rescued​ ​from​ ​Hurricane​ ​Irma. ​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​

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RBR Senior Savors Educational Opportunities in Summer Programs Red Bank First Generation American attends Governor School and Harvard Programs WHILE THE AMERICAN DREAM may seem a futile quest for some today, first generation American Brad Chavero, a top student and member of the Red Bank Regional (RBR) Academy of Engineering, is determined to take advantage of every opportunity presented to him to succeed. This summer, Brad was able to attend not just one, but two very prestigious programs to further his educational experiences.

In July, Brad was selected as one of only 72 students in New Jersey to attend the Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology at Rutgers at B.E.S.T. (Busch, Engineering, Science and Technology Hall. The selection process for Governor School is very competitive and requires an extensive application process.

He stated of the accolade, “I was really happy and my parents were really excited.”

These opportunities, while welldeserved by a very talented, bright and industrious young man, were facilitated with the help of others-- his family, his school and his community.

The Chaveros were immigrants to this country where their two children were born. They are hard-working, live in a small apartment and do not own a car. For years, Brad, as other 50

PHOTO (ABOVE): RBR rising senior Brad Chavero of Red Bank, stands in front of Harvard University where he was able to attend a very competitive camp for advanced math students this summer. He is a student at RBR’s Academy of Engineering. He also spent a month at the Rutgers’ campus for the Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology.

neighborhood boys, was mentored by Community leader David Prown who engaged him in sports programs like swimming and rowing and encouraged his high intellect to take advantage of all community programs. It was David Prown who drove Brad (along with his Dad to settle him in) up to the Rutgers campus for his first amazing adventure of the summer.

Mr. Prown states of the Chavero family who he has known for many years, “Early on, Brad’s parents recognized that he had a very special academic and inquisitive mind. As a result, they committed and encouraged him to grab onto and experience many opportunities to the fullest, without the distraction of having to get a job or significant sibling child care obligations.

Hence, Brad grabbed on with both hands and feet to get the most of experiences and has had outstanding results.”

For four weeks, Brad was immersed in several high-level classes including modern physics which he explains, “We explored topics including subatomic particles, dark matter, relativity, and black holes. Working as a team in our robotics class, we coded and designed Lego™ Mindstorm NXTrobots sending

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them through unique mazes and ultimately navigated a small house.”

He lived in what he describes as the most modern dorm in the university with incredibly talented students from around the state, who soon became his colleagues and friends.

Brad commented, “I got to meet so many intelligent individuals from whom I could seek advice moving forward.

Even the counselors were very helpful to us in giving us their contact information for future career advice.”

The students took intriguing road trips to Hope Creek Nuclear Generation Station in Salem, NJ, where they studied a mock-up room simulating the control panel of the nuclear plant. A field trip to Boeing in Philadelphia introduced them to the military marvel, the Osprey, which takes off and lands like a helicopter but flies like a jet.

That fascinated Brad and helped solidify his allure to engineering about which he states, “I like to build things and see my ideas come to life… I thought, wow, someone actually figured out how those blades on that plane could function to make the Osprey a reliable and safe transport plane.”

The trip was also a great preparation

Brad Chavero is pictured at the B.E.S.T Hall at Rutgers Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology.

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Advanced Treatment for Gum Disease & Loose or Missing Teeth for college for a young man who spent almost his whole 17 years in the 1.75 square miles of Red Bank. For the first time, he lived away from home for an extended period of time, doing his laundry and managing his own schedule.

No sooner had Brad returned home from his Rutgers’ camp, he and his father set out the next day to attend a second camp for advanced math students. This one was for two weeks at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Math happens to be Brad’s best subject. He entered RBR, the valedictorian of his Red Bank Middle School, and joined the math team. Over the next three years, RBR’s math league turned in very respectable performances with Brad and teammates reaching the 6th position in the league as Brad remarked, “We put RBR on the map again, and we are competing with High Tech kids!”

The invitation to apply to Harvard came unsolicited to him as a student in the top 10% of his class. This very competitive program was open to a far bigger universe then the Rutgers’ program with over 500 students accepted from 49 US states and 73 different countries. With finances as an issue, Brad's attendance was made possible by a generous subsidy from Harvard, federal grant money allotted to his school district and his parents’ contribution. This time Brad and his dad embarked on the long public transportation odyssey up to Boston, where a whole new world awaited to be explored.

“I just absolutely fell in love with the Boston Cambridge area,” he remarked.

While his number theory course was a compressed full semester in two weeks, the students still found some time to explore the winding roads of one of America’s most charming cities. The program also provided several workshops such as resume writing, which put the students in good stead for the rigorous college application process ahead.

As this exceptional young man embarks on his senior year of high school, there will no doubt be many more opportunities to undertake and options to explore. He continues to take the most challenging courses with four AP classes this year, (He aced four AP classes and their tests in his junior year.) He will seek admittance to several honor societies, tutors students in math during lunchtime, and participates in the three running sports all year long. Every winter, he also coaches Red Bank recreational soccer. He has begun looking at colleges, although Harvard is definitely on top of his list. He will study engineering.

When asked what motivates him to work so hard, this humble young man simply states, “It may sound cliché, but I just want to give my parents a better life. I want to buy them a house so that they can live the American dream.”

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Alexander Dunlop A Life Coach Who is a True Magician, reaches Amazon Best Seller List with his book, Play Your Cards Right: A Sacred Guide To Life On Earth

Alexander Dunlop reaches #1 in Amazon’s Hot New Releases Category with his book, Play Your Cards Right: A Sacred Guide To Life On Earth.

Alexander is a Harvard graduate and former Wall Street consultant who went on a personal quest to find the meaning of his life.

After attending Jesuit seminary, becoming a Swami in India, and apprenticing to Indigenous Shamans, he found the purpose of his life, much to his surprise, in an ordinary deck of 52 playing cards.

“The deck of playing cards is actually a timeless book of knowledge that was hidden in plain sight,” says Alexander Dunlop. “It reveals the mathematical structure of the quantum field in which we live. And, it’s at least 7,000 years old.”

“According to this timeless knowledge, based on our date of birth, each person has 13 cards to play for life. These cards form our Sacred Blueprint.

And once we know this,” Alexander continues, “then we have the awareness to make clear, confident decisions in life. It offers us a direct pathway to more fulfilling work, happier relationships, and authentic self-expression.”

Here’s what Peter Roth, Director of the Heart River Center, has to say, “In his soul-affirming book, Alexander beautifully describes our unique journeys…

He has brought these cards to life, revealing their extraordinary truth.”

And this is what some of Alexander’s clients had to say about the book.

Kelly A. Connor, founder of LumiNation Magazine, writes, “In Play Your Cards Right, Alexander shares game-changing wisdom for mastering Cupid’s game.” “This book is a must-read for business leaders…” says Marty Katz, managing partner of the Stratist Group.

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Of f to London Town Joseph Brando Awarded Private Tour of The Crown Jewels

Joseph Brando of J. Vincent Jewelers in Colts Neck ranked as the number one retail diamond seller for Forevermark Diamonds US, a DeBeers owned company, earning him an incredible prize. The top ten retail diamond sellers were awarded a trip in September to London and Antwerp that included a private tour of The Crown Jewels housed in the Tower of London.

When asked his secret for such an accomplishment, Brando replied, “Listening closely to what your clients are asking for in their diamond search, to be assured that their diamond will be the most beautiful, rare, and responsible sourced one they can find."

Each of the ten Forevermark partners was flown to London from various regions of the United States and housed at The Corinthian Hotel.

“The hotel is beautiful and classic in its design, the entire staff polished like a perfect diamond ready to please and pamper,” Brando shared.

“The hotel is nested in the center of Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and of course Big Ben. That first evening, most of us in the group met and we feasted at the local Pub on local favorites like, Fish N’ Chips, Bangers & Mash and Yorkshire Pudding.”

On the second day in London the group was treated to a trip to the Meiden Lane division of DeBeers London grading center for Forevermark. This is one of the locations DeBeers uses to test new technologies for detection of synthetic diamonds. Machinery is developed there to assure that every diamond mined is identifiable and tracked through a very rigorous process. The tour was followed by lunch at Windsor Castle.

But it was the third day of the excursion that held a truly special honor.

“We were driven to the Tower of London where our group had a private

tour of The Crown Jewels after closing hours,” Brando said. “After our tour we remained on site with our own private Beefeater guiding us to the Chambers of King Henry VIII, where a special dinner was prepared for us. This experience is extremely limited to a select few throughout the world. What an honor and privilege.”

After dinner the retailers were moved to the Pouter Courts of the Tower.

“We were able to see just how the passing of the keys from Her Majesty's Guard takes place,” Brando said. “It’s a tradition that has been done every evening for more than 700 years in order to protect and secure The Queen’s Castle and Tower.” once-in-a-lifetime trip The continued on to Antwerp, Belgium for a unique learning experience.

Brando and the others toured the six various diamond grading labs at the Forevermark Diamond Institute and were instructed by some of the most educated gemologists and scientists in the industry. The tour concluded with a lecture from Brian Campbell, considered to be the go-to expert in the diamond industry.

Brando with one of the ‘Beefeaters’. Also known as The Queen’s Body Guard, known as the Yeomen of the Guard, a bodyguard of the British Monarch.

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Volleyball Tournament Raises Funds for At-Risk Youth

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ig Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) held its 11th Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament on September 17, 2017 in Manasquan.

The event was presented by Starbucks, Surf Taco, and Gee Gee’s Pizzeria.

“Our Volleyball Tournament has grown each year and we are grateful for the support of the community that helps us raise funds for our 1-to-1 mentoring programs. The event was a fun day on the beach and the result is more Big Brothers and Big Sisters being matched with children in our community,” said William A. Salcedo, Executive Director of BBBSMMC. The fundraiser’s goal was to raise money to continue to enhance the quality and expand the programs that BBBSMMC provides. Its mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Currently there are over 700 children ages 6-18 building relationships with their Bigs that will help them develop personally, socially and academically. The program is solely run on the support from the community through individual gifts, grants and special events.

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties, to become a Big or to donate, visit bbbsmmc.org.

IDR Construction won first place in the competitive division.

Brian Higgins, Starbucks; William Salcedo, Former Director for BBBSMMC; & Rob Nagel, Surf Taco owner

Provident Bank won top fundraising team.

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Sand People won first place in the recreational division.

Withum Wealth came in second place in the competitive division.

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