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Since last I wrote you, there have been numerous events in Monmouth County, too many for us to highlight them all. But we were busy this month working to bring you a pictorial view of some of the most happening gatherings in our wonderful Monmouth County.

Our cover story for this October edition highlights one of the most anticipated festivals of the year – Sea.Hear.Now in Asbury Park. In its second year, it has already become a sold-out weekend of music, art, surfing, and all the food and beverages we love at the shore. We’ve managed to capture the excitement in pictures and hope you enjoy seeing all this unique experience offers starting on page 32. CM is honored to have sponsored the event last year, and this year as well, as the only New Jersey media outlet to do so.

In addition to all the events, we also bring you several Meet Your Neighbor features. More and more we find that you, our readers, love learning about the faces behind your local businesses, charities, and news stories. On page 59, you’ll find Anna Landre, a young woman who fought for her rights to more medical care in a story that reached the nation. On page 36, meet Donna and Joe Vitale, a married couple who run a highly successful local kitchen and bath company. Or flip to page 12 to read about Gregg Shaw and how he and his partner are Bridging the Gap for your financial needs.

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Known as Gregg to those who know him best, he lives in Fair Haven with his wife, Lynn, and their two children Tristan, 17, and Emma, 15 who both attend Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. He is the co-founder of H&S Tax and Wealth Advisors, LLC in Red Bank with his business partner Charles Harris. Born and raised in West Orange, Gregg operated a family-owned business after graduating from Seton Hall University in 1989. In 2000, he began a 10-year career at Fidelity Investments serving primarily as Vice President in Fidelity’s Private Client Group. During his tenure, he provided financial counseling to more than 300 families with assets in excess of $1 billion. In 2010, he joined Registered Investment Advisor, working in a fiduciary manner as a Chief Financial Planner™. Gregg is also a five-time Ironman Finisher, including the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Meet your neighbor, Gregory Shaw.

What I do: I am the co-founder of H&S Tax and Wealth Advisors. LLC, started in 2017. At H&S we educate and provide conflict free guidance affording each client to make sound financial decisions, specifically in the areas of wealth planning, investment management, and tax preparation/planning.

What sets me apart: Our vision at H&S is to offer the expertise of an accountant, financial planner, and wealth manager, all in-house! Working exclusively with the founders who are a CPA, CFP® and CDFA®, respectively, clients benefit from the collaborative process that helps maximize their potential for meeting life goals.

Most rewarding part of my career: When a client tells me “the only person I trust with my finances is YOU”.

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My business goal: To continue to meet the right clients, not just “any” client.

The most challenging part of what I do: Trying to manage a prospective client’s expectations whose only focus is the daily/weekly fluctuations of the market and whose emotions dictate their investment strategy.

My best life tip to share: Don’t spend more than you make, save often, and be aggressive in spending down debt.

My favorite quote: Wealth is not what you make, it’s what you save.

The person who most influenced my career: My father, who died when I was sixteen. He owned his own service station and everyone trusted him.

Organizations to which I belong: Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Institutional Divorced Financial Analysts (CDFA®). In addition to supporting various charitable causes with a focus on epilepsy, St Jude and education, I volunteer my time and services by providing pro bono financial planning guidance to those families affected by cancer at Family Reach. Family Reach is a national non-profit dedicated to matching families with a pro bono financial planner to help manage challenging financial matters during a difficult time.

What you should know about me: I practice what I preach. I provide the same guidance to a client as if they were a family member.

Does this Sound like You? JUST STARTING OUT: You are a young professional, single or married, perhaps just had a baby and don’t have enough savings and investments to work with the Fee-only Investment Advisor with the certain asset minimums? But you need guidance as much as anyone.

EMPTY NESTERS: You may have mixed feelings – both happy and sad. But you have a new lifestyle reality. How will you adjust?

GETTING DIVORCED: Divorce can be a lengthy process that could strain your finances. With the right preparation associated with the right team, you can protect your interest, take charge of your future and save yourself time and money.

DEATH OF A SPOUSE OR PARTNER: Amid the pain of losing your spouse, you must find a way to carry on even though your world has been turned upside down. H&S helps empower widows in navigating their financial details!

SELF-DIRECTED INVESTOR/FINANCIALLY DISORGANIZED: On a consultative basis, we can help you organize and track your financial information in a way that can help you create a sound financial plan.

READY TO RETIRE: You’ve worked hard, saved and invested, but is it enough to sustain a desired lifestyle for the rest of your life?

RECEIVED AN INHERITANCE: Whether it was a surprise or not, new wealth may create new challenges in which you don’t want to make mistakes.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION: Managing stocks, whether they are options or granted stock, is an important part of any person’s investment strategy and should be handled with care.

TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES: Have you heard from your CPA/ tax preparer yet? Focusing on tax planning throughout the year, not just at tax time, we are committed toward understanding and applying all tax strategies allowed. Every client has the advantage of working directly with the founders of H&S who are both a CPA and CFP®, respectively.

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Volcano Girl Children’s Book Supports Heart Research JD Wilson, an Asbury Park native, military veteran, former elementary school teacher, and founder of Lead U, is releasing his first children’s book entitled Volcano Girl. The inspiration for the story arose from a potential tragedy. JD’s life-long friend, Becky Seig, received the unfortunate news that she needed an immediate heart transplant when diagnosed with a rare heart condition known as ARVD/C. During her month-long surgery and successful recovery, he wrote Volcano Girl and shared it with her family; they decided to publish it and to donate proceeds to Johns Hopkins and Vascular Institute ARVD/C Programs. Even before this news, JD had a strong desire to impact young lives, having spent four years in the classroom. The desire grew after he founded Lead U, a leadership and empowerment movement shared with schools throughout New Jersey. JD knew he wanted to write a children’s book that reinforced the lessons he and the Lead U Crew share in their assemblies and workshops. The story of Volcano Girl teaches empathy, kindness, compassion, positivity, and mindfulness to kids and adults. In the story, the young girl from the volcano attempts to heal the gloomy tribe of stone-hearted savages with her superpower...love.

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What is Physical Rehabilitation and How Can it Help Your Pet? PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION (also known as Physical Rehabilitation or rehab) is a growing field in veterinary medicine. Like human rehabilitation or physical therapy, veterinary rehabilitation relies on various techniques, therapeutic exercises, and manual intervention to improve your pet’s strength, mobility, and range of motion. Additionally, rehabilitation may help to relieve pain and prevent injuries.

There are many orthopedic and neurologic conditions that can benefit from rehabilitation including: osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, pre- and post-operative patients (TPLO, FHO, fractures, MPL, and more), hip dysplasia, tendon injury, muscle strain, intervertebral disc disease, degenerative myelopathy, wobblers, and nerve disorders. Rehabilitation can also be utilized as a part of a weight loss program and for working and athletic dogs for strength gaining and maintenance programs.

The Physical Rehabilitation Department at Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals utilizes many different t reatments i ncluding underwater treadmill and swimming, therapeutic laser, electrical stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, therapeutic exercise, stretching, cryotherapy, thermotherapy, medical massage, joint manipulation, and medical acupuncture. We also perform procedures including joint injections with steroids, stem cells, or platelet rich plasma, epidural injections, and nerve blocks depending on your pet’s needs. Individualized home exercise programs are created to facilitate the goals that we set.

We create a fun, safe environment for you and your pet so they look forward to coming into the hospital. We typically see patients once to twice a week, or as-needed based on the condition being treated. During your initial consultation we will discuss all of your concerns and goals and perform a comprehensive evaluation to create a treatment plan customized to your pet’s needs.

Our Physical Rehabilitation Department is run by Dr. Melina Zimmerman, one of our board-certified anesthesiology and pain management specialists. As a pain management specialist, she deals with complicated cases on a daily basis to improve the quality of life of her patients. After completing a 3-year anesthesia and pain management residency she pursued further training to get certified in medical acupuncture as well as physical rehabilitation.

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Count Basie Center’s Monmouth Conservatory of Music Announces Appointment of Dr. Lucy Chen as Director and Head of Music Programs The Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the appointment of Dr. Lucy Chen its Head of Music Programs and Director of the organization’s Monmouth Conservatory of Music.

“I am honored to be joining the Count Basie Center for the Arts, and to work with this remarkable community of educators, musicians, students, and families,” said Dr. Chen, who comes to the Basie family after serving as professor of music at Jacksonville’s Edward Waters College, where she also served as Music Department Chair since 2017. “I am impressed by the organization’s mission to provide high-quality music education programs to students of all ages, and by the community’s love and support for the arts. I am excited to share my passion, and to help impart the joy and lifechanging impact that music has on our students, families, communities, and beyond.”

As an educator, Ms. Chen is a strong advocate for arts integration. She is a teaching artist for the Kennedy Center's Lift Every Student Initiative and founder/director of the Keys on Parade group piano program, a quality, non-profit music program serving underrepresented students in Jacksonville, FL. Her education programs have been featured on the CW TV’s Real School, the National Federation of Music Clubs’ publication Sharps and Flats, and by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville.

Additionally, many of Ms. Chen's students have won national and international competitions and awards, including the American Protégé International Piano Competition, the Bay State Competition (MMTA), the Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program Award, and the Distinction Award (ABRSM), earning them opportunities to perform at prestigious locations such as Carnegie Hall in New York City.

The Monmouth Conservatory of Music offers private and group instruction in piano, violin, cello, flute, guitar, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet and more. For more information, visit www.monmouthconservatory.org.

Count Basie Center for the Arts Announces New Appointees to its Board of Trustees The nonprofit Count Basie Center for the Arts announced today the appointment of Lauren Goldfarb and Yvonne Grayson to its Board of Trustees.

Lauren Goldfarb, AIF, is Senior Vice President at Newport Capital Group, a national independent investment advisory firm. Upon graduating with honors from Rutgers Business School with a BS in Marketing, she received the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation from fi360. She has an AS and AA from the County College of Morris in Business Administration and Fine Arts. An active community advocate, Ms. Goldfarb also serves on the boards of 180 Turning Lives Around and The Jersey Shore Partnership, and has also served the Junior League of Monmouth County since 2010. A resident of Point Pleasant Beach, she has also held roles with the Girl Scout Hearts of New Jersey, and Family Services of Morris County.

Yvonne Grayson is the owner and Managing Director of PE Partners, which provides full life cycle program and project management expertise to multi-national corporations. Under her leadership, PE Partners has worked with money center banks and fortune 500 corporations such as CitiGroup, JP Morgan Chase, TD Waterhouse and others in managing and defining product and efficiency strategies. A graduate of Monmouth Regional High School and Delaware State University, Yvonne is also devoted to her community, having served as a founding member of both the Horizons Country Day School Summer Enrichment program and the CentraState Medical Center’s Women’s Heart Center (now known as the Women’s Health Center). A 24-year resident of Fair Haven, Yvonne also currently serves The Smart Set, a national organization of highly accomplished African American women, as both President of its New Jersey Monmouth Shore chapter and Chair of its National Technological Committee.

Count Basie Center, Actors Playground School of Theatre Announce Partnership The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Freehold’s Actors Playground School of Theatre have announced a new partnership to make the renowned acting school’s program available in Red Bank through the Basie Center’s Performing Arts Academy.

“We’re excited to add another key partner to complement and deepen our current offerings for young actors,” said Yvonne Scudiery, Vice President, Education, Count Basie Center for the Arts. “The Basie Center Academy’s vision is to become a powerhouse for arts education – a place where beginners can gauge their interest, and then move upwards into deeper, more serious training. This vision is shared by the professional faculty from Actors Playground, and we’re thrilled to announce this collaboration and welcome them to the Basie family.”

The Actors Playground program at the Basie Center will run on Wednesdays between October and June. Two tracks will be offered: one for students aged 8-12 (4PM-5:30PM), and another for those aged 13-18 from 5:30PM-7:30PM. The program’s monthly payment plan includes weekly classes, plus additional help or coaching a student may need prior to big auditions.

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Mater Dei Continues Relationship with World Youth Alliance and the United Nations Mater Dei Prep Global Leaders has been busy expanding its influence in global communities.

George Anthony, Head of Global Leaders, met with the President and Director of the World Youth Alliance (WYA) to discuss a collaborative partnership between the two organizations. The WYA is a leading global organization engaging youth in leadership roles and the need to protect human dignity and human rights throughout the world. Members of WYA will be visiting Mater Dei Prep in October to learn more about Global Leaders. Bryan Scotton, a religion teacher at Mater Dei, will also assist with the goals and planning between the two organizations.

During the summer, Anthony was invited to speak to the United Nations Interns at The Temple of Understanding Headquarters. He spoke about the

development of the Global Leaders “Education Tool Kit” developed by Mater Dei Prep students as well as effective leadership skills in challenging global environments.

Last month, students from Global Leaders were invited by The United Nations to speak at The High-Level Forum on The Culture of Peace Initiative sponsored by UN NGO Pathways to Peace.

They also attended the prestigious International Day of Peace Conference on September 20. The conference was

attended by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Dr. Jane Goodall, as well as other UN Messengers of Peace. Mater Dei Prep Students served as Flag Bearers during the Peace Bell Ceremony in The United Nations Rose Garden before the Conference.

Alumna Kaitlin Grano ’18 is continuing her work with the UN as she was awarded the prestigious position of Youth Chairperson for the United Nations Global Conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Photo Left: Left to right: George S. Anthony; Marlenis Rosa, UN Representative; Julia Kenny, Director WYA; and Lord Pomperada, President WYA. Photo Right: Mater Dei Prep alum Kaitlin Grano ’18 with UN Dignitaries as Chair of Youth Committee prepping for UN Global Conference.

County Runs Donation Drive for Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, Memorial Fund On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and Monmouth County, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry is leading a donation drive in support of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the morale and welfare of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

Donations are being accepted though October 16 and care packages are expected to be shipped out in November in advance of the holiday season.

“Each year, I strongly encourage Monmouth County residents to donate supplies as a sign of gratitude to the courageous men and women who sacrifice so much to protect our freedom,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “It is imperative to advocate for organizations like the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, Memorial Fund that support our troops, especially during the holiday season when these heroic men and women are away from their families.”

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E. Main St., Freehold; Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold; Health Department, 50 E. Main St., Freehold; Social Services Building, 3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold; Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan; Eastern Branch Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury; Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck; Marine Academy of Science and Technology, 305 MAST Way, Highlands; Colts Neck High School, 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck; Colts Neck General Store, 171 County Road 537, Colts Neck; Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls; and Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell. The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, Memorial Fund was founded in 2006 to honor the life and memory of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, a Middletown native who was one of the four American soldiers killed by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq on November 12, 2005. The drive is collecting food, drinks, snack, personal care items and more. Supplies will be assembled into bags, with handwritten notes of gratitude, and distributed to military members on foreign soil in time for the holiday season. Donation checks for the nonprofit organization can be made out to Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, Memorial Fund and mailed to: Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, PO Box 128, Colts Neck, NJ 07722.

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On September 8, The Boondocks Fishery hosted the 3rd Annual Strut Your Mutt benefiting The Brodie Fund in Red Bank. This event was attended by dogs/dog owners and animal lovers alike all to help raise money and awareness for The Brodie Fund and pets fighting cancer. The dogs were judged in fun categories such as “Best Tail Wag”, “Goofiest Personality” and “Least Obedient”. Best in Show winner Dudley, a three-time cancer survivor, was crowd favorite with his big smile and big personality to match. Emcee Matty Giuliano kept the crowd

entertained while the dogs strutted their stuff on stage. Guest Judges DJ Scotty B (WDHA), Dr. Scott Kilcullen, (co-owner Little Silver Animal Hospital) and Dr. Stacy Burdick (RBVH Chief Of Staff), had the difficult job of picking the winners as all of the dogs were truly winners that day! The Brodie Fund is currently offering grants in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Colorado but has plans to expand throughout the United States. For more information about The Brodie Fund, and how you can help, visit thebrodiefund.org.

Photo 1: Strut Your Mutt judges from left - Dr. Scott Kilcullen, Dr. Stacy Burdick, DJ Scotty B Photo 2: Sally Williams (left), Founder and Director The Brodie Fund with Kelly Ryan, owner of Boondocks Fishery, and Strut Your Mutt contestant, Berlin Photo 3: Lisa Wallin (second from left) with Best In Show, Dudley, and friends

Jeeps Roll In to Help Senior Dogs A caravan of 32 Jeeps rolled up to Marty’s Senior Dog Sanctuary in Freehold carrying supplies and a $700 donation. Members of the New Jersey Jeep Association (NJJA), a non-profit Jeep Club with 194 members, made this possible. Denise Anarumo, Membership Officer, explained, “We do lots of wheeling, events, rides, fundraisers, and hold monthly meetings.” Denise organized this event with a simple idea. “It all started with a bandana. Last spring, I advocated for the sale of dog bandanas, as a lot of people were bringing their dogs to events. The club approved and they sold out immediately. The bandanas where purchased from a woman who gives all her proceeds to America’s 9/11 Foundation. We decided to pay it forward and give our proceeds to a dog shelter.” Denise researched area dog shelters and learned about Marty’s Senior Dog Sanctuary, a place for homeless older dogs. Doreen Jakubcak started the mission after meeting Marty, a senior dog who had been bounced from shelter to shelter. Marty’s place is currently sheltering 22 senior dogs and Denise knew this was the right place to donate money and supplies. Donations started coming in from businesses, families, and friends.

Marty’s Place was expecting the club to arrive but had no idea of the scale.

“When we showed up at Marty’s with 32 Jeeps and 50 people, Doreen was completely surprised!” said Denise. The other Jeep clubs that joined us and the non-Jeep owners were amazing and all have good hearts. Doreen gave everyone a tour and we met all her dogs. The home is on 25 acres and was built with dogs in mind. They have the run of the place. There is a huge kitchen and family room where they have multiple couches, dog beds, and television. They all have their own sleeping and eating area. There is an outside fenced in yard for exercise and fresh air, and even a pool for therapy. All this is run only by Doreen and volunteers. The New Jersey Jeep Association whole-heartedly thanks all who came out to donate!” To donate to help senior dogs, visit martysplace.org. You can find New Jersey Jeep Association at njjeep.org.

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Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold A historical exhibit that will provide a comprehensive look of how Monmouth County has been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s music and art throughout his career. “Springsteen: His Hometown” will display more than 150 unique items featuring selections from both the Monmouth County Historical Association and The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University.

More info, visit monmouthhistory.org.

Monmouth Park A one-day music festival paying homage to the original Woodstock. Hear some of the best NJ original and cover bands playing the music of the Woodstock era as well as their own. In addition there will be a craft beer garden and food vendors.

The event benefits HABcore. Pre-sale tickets are $25 which includes entry to beer garden - $35 at the door.

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Pumpkin Picking at Dearborn Market EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER

Fall activities including a hay wagon, pumpkin patch, hay bale pyramid, hay bale maze, harvest back drop photo set, petting zoo, face painting, and pony rides for $5.

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Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market

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Shop weekly from 1:00 to 6:00 pm from more than 30 local farmers, food purveyors, local artisans, and more. We’ll have lots of family activities, food & craft demos, live music, libations, and more!

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Red Bank Farmers Market at The Galleria

SUNDAYS, NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 24TH

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

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Ocean Grove Fall Harvest Festival OCTOBER 5 FROM 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

More than 200 crafters and artisans will be selling their wares along Main Avenue, Pilgrim Pathway and Auditorium Square Park. Live music will be performed by Jo Wymer & Band from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Chuck Lambert Blues from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Admission is free.

More info, visit oceangrovenj.com.

Pier Fest

OCTOBER 6 FROM 12:00 TO 5:00 PM

Pier Village, Long Branch Visit the Jersey Shore’s premiere fall festival featuring kids activities (face painting, inflatables, fun bus, henna art, golf games), exhibitors, vendors and crafters in the Festival Plaza, live music from local performers, and great food and drinks at the Pier Village restaurants.

More info, visit pierfest.com.

Brookdale Haunted Theater

OCTOBER 11TH, 12TH, 13TH, 18TH, 19TH, 20TH, 25TH, 26TH & 27TH

This indoor, self-guided walk-through haunted house maze – which is designed, built, and operated by more than 100 Brookdale students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members – features themed mazes, pitch black zones, and special effects, all contained within the walls of the Performing Arts Center. This haunt runs rain or shine, including an indoor queue line.

More info, visit BrookdaleHauntedTheater.com.

All in for Hope

OCTOBER 12TH FROM 7:00 TO 11:00 PM

Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch Join The Ashley Lauren Foundation for a night of dancing, cocktail inspired food, entertainment, and casino tables all for a great cause. This event will honor former New York Giant Justin Tuck, along with his wife, Lauran.

More info, visit ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

Atlantic Highlands Classic Car Show

OCTOBER 12TH FROM 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Attendees and car enthusiasts can view exquisite automobiles from every year, make and model with more than 150 cars on display. DJ entertainment, vendors, food trucks, and local businesses and eateries.

Benefit for Bayshore: an Oktoberfest Community Celebration

Fall Festival: Flannels and Food Trucks

Stillwell Stables, Colts Neck The cocktail reception will feature an Oktoberfest inspired menu, décor, and beverages. All funds raised during the event will directly benefit this historic construction project to expand Bayshore Medical Center’s Emergency Department.

More info, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org.

Monmouth Park, Oceanport Celebrate the Autumn season as Monmouth Park races into October! Enjoy live racing plus professional football at the Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill. FREE admission for all in attendance More info, visit monmouthpark.com.

OCTOBER 11TH FROM 6:30 TO 10:30 PM

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OCTOBER 13TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

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Each year on Columbus Day, Delicious Orchards hosts a fun-filled fall family event! It’s everything you love about fall, wrapped into one big festival. Crafts, games, live music, local food samples, and even an antique tractor display to get you in the fall mood.

More info, visit deliciousorchardsnj.com.

The quintessential fall festival with activities that include canoeing on Marlu Lake (weather permitting), kids’ races, pie-eating contests, archery, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, and so much more. Highlights of the day also include a scarecrow contest and the Friends of the Parks’ annual Strut Your Mutt doggie costume contest.

More info, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com.

OCTOBER 14TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Haunted Allaire Hayrides & Village

OCTOBER 18TH, 19TH, 25TH & 26TH

With a NEW and spook-tacular route along the winding paths of time, nearly 20 different “scenes” greet visitors of all ages... Your ticket includes not only the haunted hayride, but admission to the village grounds and historic buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries...visit with our ghosts, ghouls, and monsters.

More info, visit allairevillage.org

Red Bank Food & Wine Walk

OCTOBER 20TH FROM 2:00 TO 5:00 PM

Three hours of top tastings at some of Red Bank’s upscale restaurants and casual eateries. Enjoy the walkable downtown district and explore picturesque Red Bank while enjoying food and/or beverage samples from participating restaurants, bars & eateries.

More info, visit redbank.org.

Spring Lake Kitchen Tour

2nd Annual Steampark Charity Throwdown

A self-guided tour experiencing the charm of Spring Lake! Delight in tasteful bites from local area chefs and restaurants, peek at luxurious kitchens and homes.

More info, visit springlakekitchentour.com

Stumpy’s Hatchet House, Eatontown Join in for a fantastic night of drinks, apps, contests/prizes & hatchet throwing all for a great cause as money will be raised for kids in our community.

More info, visit steampark.org.

OCTOBER 19TH FROM 10:30 AM TO 3:00 PM

OCTOBER 24TH FROM 7:00 TO 9:30 PM

Bow Ties and Pearls Gala

History in the Barn Lecture

Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch Join the Frances Foundation for a funfilled night of open bar & dancing, gift basket raffles & grand prizes. All honoring the foundation’s courageous pediatric cancer warriors and angels.

More info, visit francesfoundation.net.

Parker Homestead, Little Silver Join in for a lecture in the red barn to learn about Jersey Lighting – The Story of Laird’s Applejack. Author Lisa Laird Dunn, the ninth generation of the Laird family will present the history of her family and the distillery. Fun fact: George Washington requested the family recipe and started producing it for his private use!

More info, visit parkerhomestead-1665.org.

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Clean Ocean Action’s “Ocean Celebration”

NOVEMBER 1ST FROM 6:00 TO 10:00 PM

Windows on the Water, Sea Bright A ticket to this event includes a raw bar provided by Lusty Lobster, live music, a dinner prepared by Executive Chef Pete Cruz, an open bar from 6-7pm, a cash bar from 7-10pm, silent auction, special prize raffle, 50/50 and more!

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Guys and Dolls Comes to the Axelrod

EVENT DATES IN NOVEMBER

Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal Park Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy whose brassy immortal score includes exuberant dance numbers, comic turns and ballads that have become standards for generations: Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat, I’ll Know, If I Were a Bell and Adelaide’s Lament.

More info, visit axelrodartscenter.com.

BloomAgain NJ Pickleball Social

NOVEMBER 2ND FROM 7:00 TO 11:00 PM

Shrewsbury Racquet Club, Tinton Falls Join in for some fun with America’s fastest growing game – Pickleball! All ages and skill levels are welcome. There will be three different tiers for play- beginner, intermediate and advanced. Skilled players will be ready on deck to teach beginners the ins-and-outs of scoring, rules and terminology Refreshments will be provided. 100% of the proceeds will go to helping women in our community get back on their feet.

More info, visit bloomagain.org/nj.

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The Lumineers headlined Saturday night followed by the Dave Matthews Band on Sunday.

SEA.HEAR.NOW FESTIVAL A Celebration of Music, Art & Surfing in Asbury Park

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THE SECOND ANNUAL SEA.HEAR.NOW FESTIVAL rocked the surf and sand with two days of non-stop music, surfing, art, yoga, food, drink, and memories to keep the more than 35,000 attendees dancing through the long, cold winter.

Three stages were home to more than 25 bands as they played with a backdrop of ocean waves. Dave Matthews Band and the Lumineers headlined the event, with tickets sold out almost immediately after being placed on sale. Other performers included: Blind Melon, The B-52s, Bad Religion, Steel Pulse, Dispatch, and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.

and Sand Stage each day with surfers showing off their best moves in the name of creativity and fun.

Sea.Hear.Now is a music festival for sure, but it is also an ode to various types of art with a commitment to the health of the environment and the movement of our bodies. Yoga sessions, featuring Eoin Finn, were offered each morning on the beach free and open to the general public. Finn is a yogi, surfer, and blissologist from Vancouver, BC. There was intense body movement seen on the waves, as some of the best surfers in the country helped celebrate the long-standing surf culture at the Jersey Shore. Surf “Expression Session” heats were held on the water between the Surf Stage

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The art of surfboard making was on full display as well, with some of the best shapers on the East Coast in “Shaper’s Alley”.

This year’s featured shapers: Ricky Carroll, John Oppilto, Greg Malega, Josh Peterson, Charles Mencel and Joe Falcone, shared their craftsmanship on boards made of wood as well as today’s cutting-edge technology.

Perhaps the most unique art display available, The Danny Clinch Transparent Gallery Pop-up featured art from many of the musicians who performed at the festival, with many of them stopping in to chat with festival-goers about their creations. Clinch’s Gallery in Asbury Park has become an inclusive community hub as a space that is part gallery, part music venue, and part local living room for all who wish to stop by and feel the magic created by legendary rock photographer Danny Clinch and gallery curator Tina Kerekes. The Pop-up created the same exciting opportunity to hang with favorite musicians and chat about life and art.

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Donna & Joseph Vitale Married for nearly 22 years, Donna and Joseph have built both a successful business and family.

Co-owners of World Class Kitchen and Bath Design Center in Matawan, these Colts Neck residents have four children together: Madison, who is a pastry chef and manager at Aunt Butchies of Marlboro; Jack and Julia who are twins and juniors at Colts Neck High School; and Joseph who is a freshman at Colts Neck High School. In the showroom most Saturdays, they invite you to stop in and say hello. Meet your neighbors, the Vitales.

Our business: World Class Kitchen and Bath Design Center. We opened our showroom doors in 2008.

What we do: We are a full-service kitchen and bath remodeling contractor with a showroom filled with kitchen and bathroom displays.

Why we chose our business: We are third generation contractors, with Donna’s grandfather having owned a kitchen showroom in Staten Island and Joe’s grandfather and father both having been masons and interior/exterior renovators.

What sets us apart from others doing what we do: We are both involved with clients every step of the way. Joe does the home measurements, prepares kitchen and bathroom layouts and designs, and makes field visits during the course of the projects.

Donna prepares the complete project storyboard of materials with the customers and is the project manager. Customers have access to both owners 7 days a week and after work hours. We are allinclusive, meaning we pull all permits and our projects include the required visits from our licensed plumbers and electricians as well as trade specialists (tile, rough construction, and finishers).

The most rewarding part of what we do: Every week we are rewarded with seeing another one of our designs come to fruition. But the most rewarding to us is our growing number of friends that we have made along the way.

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children, it’s safe to say we will be helping them achieve their goals with businesses of their own.

The most challenging part of what we do: There are a lot of moving parts in this business. We are very organized and utilize our office staff to run reports and keep on top of all the details, but when there is an issue that arises and is beyond our control, it is frustrating. We are perfectionists.

Our best tip to share: Live uprightly all the days of your life, and do not walk in the ways of the wrongdoing; for those who act in accordance with truth will prosper in all their activities.

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies Reveal New Playground and Equipment for RCDS Students During the ceremonies, a few lucky Upper and Lower School Gators were invited to hold a green ribbon and man a pair of oversized scissors to do the honors. Students from the early childhood center took the first plunge down the new slide and broke through festive crepe paper to symbolize the opening of their new jungle gym.

After months of anticipation, students, faculty, and staff gathered outside on The Rumson Country Day School campus to participate in grade-level ribbon-cutting ceremonies that celebrated the official opening of RCDS’s updated recreational areas. The spaces, outfitted with a variety of new equipment and toys will offer rich, creative play opportunities where students develop strong gross motor skills and cultivate their social, emotional, and academic growth across the years.

“While playing can look a lot like simple fun, it is actually a complex set of skills that children work hard to master as they learn and grow,” said Head of School Lower School Dr. Nancy Holodak. “At RCDS, we are devoted to giving our students the time and space they need to play, and with the creation of new and updated play spaces, we know the benefits will extend far beyond the outdoors and into classrooms where refreshed minds focus longer and learning thrives.”

The moment the ribbon was cut and the crepe paper broken, students swarmed the playground that now features a rubber-poured surface to ensure safety and a developmentally appropriate jungle gym for young learners with two climbing walls, a double slide, and twisty slide. Thematic play equipment including wagons, cars, bounce-hoppers, spinning seats, and a rocking boat are welcomed additions that support classroom curriculum. Upper School students are eager to enjoy their new recreational space equipped with hoops and nets for volleyball, tennis, basketball, pickleball and four square that will enhance their physical education experience and RCDS’s after-school athletic programs.

In the spring, RCDS’s Annual Gala, Gator Bash, raised funds necessary to make the “Gators at Play” project possible. School representative Michael Mannino has overseen the work of MRC Construction and the RCDS maintenance staff who aided in final completion of the project.

“We are so grateful for the support from the RCDS community,” said Director of Development Missy Falkenberg. “Our families understand that play is much more than a break from the classroom and is a key part to healthy development of mind and body for our students.”

Annual 5K & Kids Fun Color Run Returns to Fair Haven The annual “Color Me for Technology” Color Run is scheduled for November 3 at Fair Haven Fields. Sponsored by The Fair Haven Education Foundation (FHEF), the event features a one-loop Kids Fun Run/ Walk & 5K USATF Certified Course (non-chipped). Participants can register online at runsignup.com/Race/NJ/FairHaven/FHEFColorRun. Early registration is available now for $35; registration after October 18 is $40.

“Our Color Run is all about fun and community,” said Kelly McCann, president of the Fair Haven Education Foundation. “Last year’s event was a great success bringing in 700 participants. We can’t wait to enjoy the fun again, while also raising money for technology in our schools.”

Both 5K and Kids Fun Run participants will be doused in color at four color stations throughout the course, manned by Fair Haven teachers and school staff. All proceeds raised go towards the Fair Haven Education Foundation’s mission to bring new state-of-the-art technology to Fair Haven schools.

The Fair Haven Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit orga-

nization. Since its creation by parents and residents in 1999, the FHEF aims to enhance the academic experience of Fair Haven children with state-of-the-art technology. All money raised by the Foundation funds technology programs and tools for the Fair Haven public schools which are not covered by state programs. FHEF is entirely volunteer led. More info can be found at FHNJEF.org.

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It’s expensive to be RIGHT! Over the years I have seen a decided increase in the unwillingness of divorce litigants to compromise. They often view the case from the myopic vantage point of their own perspective, ignoring the possibility that their spouse may have a different perspective. Not even a recognition that the spouse may have a different perspective, let alone an assessment of whether there is any logical basis for it.

“But I’m right. He did this to me. She did that to me. Why should I give in, or compromise, or… fill in the blank?” There are a lot of reasons. First and foremost is the fact that there is very little that is black and white in the law. And even less in family law where judges are given a wide degree of discretion to analyze the unique facts in every case. That means, no matter how right you think you are, there are no slam dunks.

Every case, no matter how strong, comes with risk. There is risk that a judge may not see the case exactly the way you do. And depending on what the judge may see differently, the judge’s view may alter the legal landscape a little or a lot.

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much better witness than you expect or, and I know this may be sacrilege, you may not be as good a witness as you think you will be. A successful objection may allow or exclude evidence you had or hadn’t counted on. Trials are rollercoaster rides.

Often there are highs, but, just as often, significant low points. You can’t control everything at trial.

Just as important to consider are the high costs of litigation and trial. Trials in the family court rarely proceed on consecutive days and trial days are rarely full days. More often than not, you get three or four hours of the judge’s time. That’s a good day, although you’ll pay your lawyer for eight hours, most of which is hanging around time. And when trial dates are spread over weeks and months, you have to pay your lawyer to continuously review and re-review the file. Trial costs can increase geometrically.

And then, when the trial is over and the judge decides the case, the very real possibility of an appeal, which will keep you in the court system for another year or longer, looms large. Appeals can cost additional tens of thousands of dollars.

Are you scared yet? You should be. You should look at compromise as a more appealing alternative. Although by compromising you are unlikely to get everything you want, it is the rare trial that will get you everything you want, and it will cost you much more. You can limit your risk by doing a cost effective analysis to compare what you’re giving up in a compromise, with how important it really is to you, what your realistic prospects of getting it at trial are, and how much fighting for it is likely to cost.

Whether or not you think your spouse’s perspective has merit, that perspective is part of your case and has to be dealt with.

So, don’t dismiss it out of hand. Consider it and consider ways (compromises, perhaps) to deal with it.

Many litigants (and I mean many) have told me “I only want what’s fair.” But fairness is like beauty – it’s in the eye of the beholder. Too many cases go off the track because both parties only want what’s fair.

And, surprise! Fairness is vastly different to each of them. Don’t be that case. Do yourself a favor. Consider your spouse’s perspective. Consider compromise.

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Meet Your Neighbor:

Denise Ely Enjoying a full life with a 98 year old liver…

STORY: LILIANN PAR AS Twenty-two years ago, at the age of 42, Denise Ely received a liver transplant from a 76-year-old woman. Her vital organ is now almost 100 years old and going strong! Denise’s journey has many twists and turns and interesting connections with her donor, affectionately called “my Donor Mother” by Denise. Born in New York, Denise was placed in a foster home in Howell at three weeks old for ten years. At 20, she was diagnosed with a debilitating liver disease, managed with a rigorous medication regimen for 22 years. And then the scary news came that she would die without a new liver. Denise is a passionate advocate for organ donation, appearing on radio and television and giving presentations to hospitals, colleges, and corporations. She remains an active volunteer with the New Jersey Sharing Network. Here, Denise shares her own journey and clears up misconceptions about this life-saving gift.

Where I live: I have been living in magnificent Monmouth County for the past 35 years, in Colts Neck, Rumson and now—the “hippest” town— Red Bank. I raised my two sons, Evan (age 33) and Eric (age 30) in Rumson and am excited to be gaining a new daughter-in-law, Chelsey Elizabeth, when she and Eric marry.

Life before the liver donation: I was 20 years old when my skin started to turn the color of cheddar cheese, my eyes were tinged-yellow, and I was overwhelmingly fatigued. My doctor diagnosed me with “Autoimmune Liver Disease”.

There is no cure for this and I was told I would someday need a liver transplant. Scary words to hear,

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and a bleak future for a 20-year old young lady. But, even with the upsand-downs I went on to live with some normalcy in life for the next 22 years. I became a Series 7 stockbroker on Wall Street. But, the flare-ups of the disease followed me in my career and life. Doctors’ appointments, hospital stays, testing, labs, etc., were just part of life for me. I had high-risk pregnancies, but God blessed me with two healthy sons.

The transplant process: I was totally jaundiced, sleeping twenty hours a day, and suffering with encephalopathy. There were times when I didn’t know where I was, and would hallucinate. One time I drove in the wrong direction on the Parkway, and the doctors took my driver’s license away. I was dying and my only hope for life was a liver transplant. I was put on the transplant list. I waited almost nine months and finally, “the call” came--Mount Sinai Hospital had a liver for me. I was raced to the hospital, but that liver was too large for me. I waited two and a half months in the hospital. I was divorced and single then, and my sons, ages 8 and 11, waited for me at home. Eventually, my liver came. With a scarcity of livers in this area, and while on my deathbed, a liver from Texas, from a 76-year-old woman who had died, was flown in.

Doctor Florman from Mount Sinai noted, “At the time Denise was transplanted, using a 76-year-old liver was among the oldest ever used and it was considered undoable.”

Meeting the donor family: While 92% of donor families desire to know something about the organ transplant re-

cipient, only about 5% actually meet in person.

I was fortunate to be in that 5%. My donor, was Geraldine Hodges from Dallas, who was 76 years old when she passed (old enough to be my mother!) My meeting with her family took place in May, 2018, on Mother’s Day weekend. I flew to Texas with my older son, Evan, and met my donor’s daughter, Rebecca Roper, her husband, children and grandchildren. It was one of the most incredible and emotional experiences of my life—meeting the family who made the decision to give me life! Since Rebecca was my age, we bonded like sisters.

Unexpected connections with her Donor Mother: We both spent the first ten years of our life in an orphanage/foster home.

The second extraordinary coincidence was that we both went back to nursing school and graduated with our BSN’s in Nursing—both at the age of 53 years old! Sometimes I think God sends us messages...My donor family and I have remained close and still keep in constant contact. They are my family now!

How she has been affected: The primary and most obvious way is a great gratitude and appreciation for life and being alive.

Family means more. Time with family is so valuable now. Experiences mean more than material things (for sure!). I don’t think I fixate on the uncertain future so much as I do in enjoying the present. Health and taking care of myself is a priority for a normal life for me. Since my transplant, I have a different sense of the meaning of death—and I can profess, life is wonderful.

Life after a new life: After my transplant, I was doing so well and feeling so healthy again. As a single mother, I knew I had to go back to work. I did not want to go back to the “Wall Street world” to work. I decided, because of my new lease on life, I wanted to give back. So, I went to Rutgers Nursing School, and earned my BSN in nursing. I always like to note that I was not the oldest graduating nurse at Rutgers Nursing School in 2008 (53), but I did have the oldest graduating liver (87 years old)!

Ironically, my first job as a nurse was at Mount Sinai Hospital, the same hospital that gave me life, where I went back to work to save lives. The complete circle of life! This past June, I competed in the Ms. New Jersey Senior America in Atlantic City with my platform, “The Miracle of Organ Donation”. I was hoping my participation, as a successful, thriving organ transplant recipient, would encourage others to sign on to be a donor.

Although I did not win the the title of Queen, I was “First Runner Up”—quite an honor.

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Clearing misconceptions about donating: Transplant donors are not a strict group of young, healthy patients anymore.

Each donor is evaluated individually. A main misconception is that someone is too old to donate. The oldest donor at age 92 donated his liver to a 69-year-old recipient. And, HIV patients can donate organs to other HIV patients. A Hepatitis C patient can also donate organs today, even if the recipient does not have Hepatitis C, because of the new effective drugs.

Favorite quote: My two sons and I have a favorite quote since they were in grade school.

“Never, never, never give up”. This is a quote by Winston Churchill. It’s been a source of hope, inspiration, and a bonding “family” quote for the three of us for many years during tough and challenging times—even to this day.

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the Stars. I was mesmerized by the show! I studied and copied the female dancers on TV while wearing my character heels from doing community theater. I decided I had to find a ballroom to take lessons, and Brian Stark, a gifted professional teacher, returned my call in 2011. Brian, who is from Indiana, became my teacher and is my competitive dance partner to this day. I had never taken a step in Ballroom-type dancing before, though I did have one advantage - my parents were avid social Jitterbug and Swing dancers, though they had no lessons. They were very musical and very happy people. My dad also played the piano but did not take lessons.

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Patti Izzo STORY: SUSAN MURPHY A resident of Red Bank for more than 30 years, Patti is dancing her way through her proverbial golden years. After decades working in the medical field as a nurse, teacher, and hospital specialist to doctors, she and her late husband created their own Real Estate Development Company. But it wasn’t until she took her first ballroom lesson that Patti found her true spark in life and her love for competing in Ballroom Dance Competitions. Ranked first in the U.S. in American Rhythm and second in the world in the same category, meet your neighbor - Patti Izzo.

My history with dancing: I had ten years of ballet, tap dancing, jazz, and gymnastics classes. Along the way, I always danced in front of the television while watching Dancing with

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Why I started to compete: I have been actively competing in Ballroom Dance Sport for eight years, and it has improved my life tremendously on many levels. I stay physically and mentally fit and look forward to performing our choreography in beautiful costumes. Dance also allows me a healthy break from the everyday running of my company. The traveling and socializing itself, is amazing. The feeling of belonging to an international ballroom family is indescribable. That alone would be enough, but to win World and National Titles, and many other unexpected awards in my divisions is the best feeling in the world! I have made lifelong, precious friends, and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Forms of Ballroom dance I perform: We compete in Viennese Waltz, Bolero, Tango, Rumba, Mambo, Samba, Swing, Paso Doble, Peabody, Cha-cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, and special choreographed performances. Brian and I practice four days a week for two hours a day at USA Ballroom in Shrewsbury. One by one Brian taught me the Classic Ballroom type dances and when we competed in Stamford, Connecticut, I won Top Newcomer and received

a beautiful trophy. For years we competed in city after city and came home with first and second place in our division. It was exhilarating! Then we competed in one of the most prestigious competitions in America – The Emerald Ball in California. I won a beautiful crystal slipper with pomegranate wine inside for Overall Top Student. It was so humbling and so thrilling.

My dancing went international at the Blackpool Dance Festival in Blackpool, England: When the Blackpool Executive Board decided to open the competition up to couples who were professional/amateurs, we competed. I wanted to make history just to say we were there on that inaugural day and danced on that sacred floor. We made the podium and placed second. We won a World Title on the debut of professional/amateurs competing in Blackpool, England in our American Style Division. This past May, we returned to Blackpool and were fortunate to receive another World Title placing second again. It was a dream come true.

A few months ago, we competed in Prague, Czech Republic, and placed in the top five. This is our eighth year competing around the world and I couldn’t ask for more.

Why I recommend Ballroom Dancing to everyone, especially those who are my age: I’ve spent most of my life taking care of the health of others, and now I recommend Ballroom dancing as a Life Changer for so many people. There are so many styles and levels to choose from.

One phone call took me from dancing in front of the TV to creating so much fun. And traveling the world with incredibly talented and amazing people is more than I ever expected. This pulled back the curtain on a secret world of beauty, skill, and fun. Take Ballroom lessons and live your best life! Find your Joie de Vivre!

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Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

Honors Beth McLoone at Women of Wellness and Wonder Photo Credit: Tom Zapcic Photography

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THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF TEEN SUICIDE (SPTS) hosted its second annual Women of Wellness and Wonder Luncheon at Navesink Country Club on Tuesday, September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day. The luncheon, dedicated to holistic health and wellness, intentionally highlighted the importance of leading by example to show our kids that wellness is an integral part of remaining physically and mentally healthy.

A celebration of community, resiliency, and well-being, the luncheon honored Beth McLoone as Wellness & Wonder Woman of the Year. SPTS selected Beth as the honoree because of her “behind the scenes” work ethic and dedication to her family, community, business and philanthropic initiatives. The award was presented to Beth by last year’s recipient, Maureen Lloyd. Keynote speaker Bailey Frumen, MSW, LCSW, psychotherapist and life coach, motivated the audience with suggestions of how to cut through the fog of feeling stuck and

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overwhelmed by feeling confident to master their mindset and live the life they’ve always wanted.

Teen suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people age 10-24 in the United States. Many do not realize that we lose an average of 18 young people per day to suicide.

Suicide can be prevented and SPTS is committed to increasing awareness and reducing the stigma of suicide through specialized training programs and outreach resources that empower teens, parents, and educational leaders with the guidance and skills needed to help those at risk of suicide and build a life of resiliency. Educating all community members on the importance of self-care, the warning signs of suicide, and resources available for those in risk will help to save lives.

For more information on SPTS, visit sptsusa.org. If you or someone you know may be suicidal, call 1-800-273-8255. You are not alone.

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The Friends of the Monmouth County Parks hosted a wine tasting and toasted to Nature On The Move, a celebration of the Monmouth County Park System, on September 19 at the Tatum Park Holland Activity Center in Middletown. The evening honored the Colts Neck Lions Club for its contribution of sensory playground equipment to

Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, light bites, premium wines, locally distilled From left: Kathleen Walker, Support Executive, and Maria Wojciechowski, Executive Director, of the Friends spirits, NJ craft beers, and of the Monmouth County Park System. desserts provided by Circus Foodtown. Movers & Shakers sponsors for the night included: Joseph Azzolina, Jr., Circus Wines Beer & Spirits; Chris Mosley, CSS Inc.; Gail Cullen; Investors Bank; the Mulheren Family; and The Shoppes at Middletown.

Funds raised from the event will contribute to the nearly $60,000 of projects and programs the Friends of the Parks commits to annually in support of the Monmouth County Park System.

For more information on the Friends of the Monmouth County Parks, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, contact 732.975.9735 or visit friendsofmonmouthcountyparks.org.

CentraState Healthcare Foundation hosts event to benefit The Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center CentraState Healthcare Foundation hosted a Taste of the Harvest recently at CentraState Medical Center on the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus. It was an elegant evening of fun, food, a change auction, raffle, live auction, and of course fine wines, spirits, and craft beer tastings.

To help MS patients strengthen mind and body, the Linda E. Cardinale Multiple Sclerosis Center at CentraState Medical Center offers MS Wellness Programs, monthly support groups, and educational seminars.

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Exhibition Overview The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA), located in Freehold, is proud to announce the opening of “Springsteen: His Hometown”, an historical exhibit that will provide a comprehensive look of how Monmouth County has been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s music and art throughout his career. “Springsteen: His Hometown” will display over 150 unique items featuring selections from both the Monmouth County Historical Association and The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University.

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October 8: Is It Solid or Liquid?

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October 15: littleBits Design Lab Unleash your creativity with littleBits electronic kits & assemble moving, blinking, beeping inventions.

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Join Officer Bryan Dougherty from Rumson Borough Police Department for safety tips and tricks (and treats) to ensure your sweetest Halloween ever.

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Thursday October 24 at 7:00 pm Best suited for older teens and adults. $10 per person (includes donation to OFL) Learn about the field of paranormal investigating just in time for Halloween. Historian and seasoned ghost hunter Greg Caggiano will present the methods, techniques, and equipment used in the field as well as audio and visual evidence of paranormal activity. Nearby locations will also be examined, such as the Strauss Mansion Museum in Atlantic Highlands.

Greg Caggiano is a writer and historian who works as an instructor at Brookdale Community College. There he lectures on topics ranging from the American Civil War and political science to Prohibition on the Jersey Shore and local folklore and hauntings. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society since 2014.

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Meet Your Neighbor:

Marybeth Walz Pritzlaff Having been born and raised in Middletown, Marybeth Walz Pritzlaff spent most of her adult life in her hometown where she co-founded Hope for Children Foundation, a charitable organization. In December 2018, she made the move to Colts Neck with her husband, Ode, and daughter, Carrington Grace.

Meet your neighbor, Marybeth Walz Pritzlaff.

What I do: I am the Co-founder and Executive Director of Hope for Children Foundation, NJ. HFCF is a registered 501(c)(3) committed to enhancing the lives of the children in our community. HFCF has raised almost three million dollars helping children, families, and non-profits in Monmouth County.

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vision which has now turned into an incredible nonprofit that has made a significant impact in the lives of thousands of families in our county.

What I love about what I do: I encourage all to get involved in philanthropy. Through the world of giving, we receive so much.

Throughout my time with HFCF, I have experienced some of the most memorable and rewarding moments of my life. Aside from my family, this nonprofit is my greatest achievement.

What sets me apart: We are different than other nonprofits in many ways. Namely, 100% of our proceeds go directly to our mission and we are an entirely volunteer based organization.

What also makes us unique is that we don’t have a specific cause when helping children. Whether it’s a child suffering from a medical condition, an under-privileged child, or an organization that makes a difference in the life of a child, we have seen and done it all. If there is someone that needs our help, we are always there for support and if we can’t do it alone, we partner with other non-profits to ensure that our community gets the support they need.

What drives me: I have had trying times in my life and have had the privilege of nonprofits reaching out during my time of need. Therefore, I am aware of the gratitude that one can feel when being helped by a complete stranger. Although I’ve always valued what I do, my personal experiences have helped me to see it in a different light. On June 7, 2016, three years from the day that I first found out I was going to be a mother, and two years from the day I buried my twin sons in 2014, our beautiful daughter Carrington Grace was born via gestational surrogacy. I also have the most amazing stepdaughters who have been an absolute blessing in my world. Talia and Tiana, who I love dearly, along with Carrington, are the light of our lives. My family is, and will always be, my first priority, yet I am excited for what else is to come.

Why I got involved: Shortly after my own battle with cancer in 2001, I knew I wanted to do something to give back. It was then my close friend Eric Hinds spoke about getting together with family, friends, and colleagues to make a difference in our community. Anyone who knows Eric is aware that when he makes up his mind to do something, not only does he do it, but he does it with perfection. Take that into account, along with his huge heart and the next thing I knew, Eric, our close friend Steve Coltrain and I were in the midst of planning an event. Along with a small group of friends we carried out Eric’s

My next goal: In addition to HFCF, I’m currently in the process of working with a few incredible partners, building multiple organizations to continue our journey of helping those in need. The first, a continuation of our efforts with collaboration in philanthropy. After developing a solid network of charities within the state and building deeply rooted relationships, my partners and I have decided to launch a non-profit organization that will unite charities within NJ, connect donors to a cause, and assist local nonprofits with their fundraising efforts. I am also working with my friend, Claudia Albanese Loonan,

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and my partners, to create change for parental equality. Both Claudia and I have experienced many hurdles due to our infertility and path to parenthood. Moving forward, we want to ensure that no other parent has to go through what we’ve experienced. We are currently working hard to change antiquated laws, raise awareness, and fight for parental equality throughout the United States. We recently set up a GoFundMe page to help support our efforts. Additional details are at gofundme. com/f/cfpqq-parentalequality. Finally, it’s my great passion to help raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer and maternal/paternal care in honor of my late sons. I’m in talks with multiple organizations about combining efforts to help support a cause that is so near and dear to my heart.

Best tip to share: Regardless of how dark your journey or how dim your light, with faith, you can shine brighter than ever before.

My biggest influence: My parents, my children, and God. Although my sons were only in this world for a short time, they touched more lives than most do in a lifetime. Through their suffering, they brought out so much good in people and made such a difference in the world. Thousands came together in prayer on a regular basis. My two little angels showed so many that when we stick together even if the outcome is different than we all hope for, we can unlock so much love in the world.

They were my gift and I would live through my darkest days a million times over just to have their love.

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CT: First to not freak out that you have a gap in your career. The expectation to have a steady 9-5, M-F job for your entire career is dead anyway. Careers these days are more fluid — welcome to the gig economy. And that’s to your great benefit if you took off a couple years to raise your kids. Everyone is reinventing themselves and evolving these days so you won’t stand out as much as maybe you once would.

It is ideal of course if you can still dabble in something while you are parenting — if you are an accountant, perhaps its bookkeeping for your kid’s school, or if you’re a journalist, consider running a parenting blog or running the social media for your town’s library.

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it a lot of fun! While working in media, I was also running a networking and mentoring organization called Ed2010. The site grew to be this huge community of journalists and editors and I met a ton of people to help them start and move up in their careers. So much so that I earned the nickname as the industry’s “fairy godmother.” Fast forward, I launched my recruiting and career coaching business—and named it Talent Fairy.

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It took me a long time to consider myself ‘disabled.’ I know that sounds strange coming from someone who, wheelchair and all, is a veritable poster child for the term.” Meet Anna Landre, a recent valedictorian of Freehold High School and now a junior in the prestigious School of Foreign Affairs at Georgetown University. Anna calls herself a “disabled woman” but challenges us to view disabilities not as afflictions or defects to overcome, but rather as a normal part of human diversity. Anna has spinal muscular

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She requires a wheelchair and 16 hours of assistance each day to aid her breathing, her use of the bathroom, and getting in and out of bed. Georgetown nursing students assist her, and this successful home health arrangement allows her to live independently, attend classes, and maintain a 3.9 GPA all while writing a column, Discussing Disability, for Georgetown’s publication The HOYA.* What began as a report on Anna’s intrepid fight with her insurance company

to preserve her life-saving care, has evolved into an eye-opener on the perceptions and myths of what it means to be disabled. She is an eloquent and thoughtful spokesperson for what she deems an often-overlooked minority.

“I stopped drinking coffee in the morning,” recalled Anna. “It wasn’t because I wanted a caffeine detox or a switch to tea.

Instead, my insurance company was threatening to cut my aide services. I was trying to reduce my drinking to a minimum, preparing myself for the fact that soon I might

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not have someone to help me to the bathroom when I needed it. For disabled Americans like me, devastating cuts in care are almost routine.” The dreaded devastating cuts did arrive last year. Despite no changes in her circumstances, the insurance company declared it was slashing the permitted aide services to 10 hours per day. It did not matter that the cut would require Anna to leave her college program, her internship opportunities, and her goal of a productive, independent life. “Each battle upends my life and that of my family,” said Anna. “I had to appear in court to defend my need for aide services against the testimony of a team of corporate lawyers sent by my insurance company. In what was possibly one of the most humiliating situations of my life, I was interrogated about every nuance of my disability in front of a courtroom, desperately hoping that the judge — who has no medical expertise — would believe me when I explained my own needs. The worst part is knowing fights like this will never end; for the rest of my life, I’ll be dreading a letter in the mail telling me that my care is gone for good.”

The administrative law judge did overturn the cut and ordered the insurance company to reinstate the 16 hours. The relief was short-lived. The New Jersey Division administering the Medicaid program reversed the judge’s ruling and reinstated the 10 hour maximum. This action precipitated Anna’s year-long battle, challenging the reversal and exposing the processes too many other students also face. A settlement was finally offered restoring her care, but Anna was reluctant to accept it because she worried others would not benefit. She signed on only after Senator Vin Gopal (Monmouth County) urged her to accept the deal, promising to pursue legislation to end the problem.

What does Anna feel our society gets wrong about being “disabled”? When reflecting on growing up with the disabled label, Anna realized a disability is not viewed as one’s identity. “The word carried a heavy negative connotation, implying someone who was to be pitied, cared for, and protected,” shared Anna. “It wasn’t an identity; it was a defect. Disabled people are America’s largest minority. For other minority

groups, we tend to understand that their adversity is caused by external factors. For disabled people, the source of adversity is assumed to be internal, caused by some sort of medical problem. Many difficulties that disabled people face are not inherently caused by their disabled body, but instead by their environment. For example, the fact that I can’t walk is a problem largely because I can’t use stairs and thus do not have access to certain places…In other words, stop feeling sorry for me because I can’t walk upstairs and start helping me build a ramp instead.”

immersion program through the US State Department’s Critical Language Scholarship program. In Brazil, Anna experienced many access issues but found the people to be very helpful. Her favorite parts of the experience were perfecting her Portuguese and working with a non-profit focused on advocacy and services for the disabled. The summer before, Anna interned with a public relations agency in DC. This led to another legal issue. “The internship was my first paid job, and getting a paycheck meant that I almost lost all my Medicaid services.

I’ll be in quite a dilemma when I graduate

Anna pointed out the power of the media plays a large role in shaping our perceptions. “Pitiable and pathetic disabled characters exist either to convey another character’s charity or an emotional lesson for the audience.” Or, there is what Anna describes as “the super crip” stereotype, whose narrative is consumed by the pursuit of ‘overcoming’ the disability, implying that a person must eliminate disability to achieve success. Anna believes true acceptance of disabilities may gain ground if the media begins to help reshape the narrative.

Through her own life choices and experiences, Anna demonstrates her belief that success is not incompatible with disability. At Georgetown, she and others are working to create a Disability Alliance on campus to build community among disabled people and allies, practice activism, and educate others. And there is no summer break from action. She spent this past summer in Brazil in a cultural and language

from college--do I start an entry-level job with an income that will be too high for me to legally keep my disability services but still too low to actually allow me to cover those costs on my own, or do I just forego ever having a paid job, essentially throwing away a degree (which I’ve taken loans to fund!)? I’m racing against the clock to try and change these regulations before I graduate.”

What is next for Anna? “I’d like my future career to entail fomenting the inclusion of people with disabilities in both the United States and developing countries, particularly in Latin America. People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority, and populations are even greater in developing countries. And since one of the most successful legislative exports of the US is the Americans with Disabilities Act, our country is uniquely positioned to help.

Though, as I learned in Brazil, we also have a lot to learn from other countries.”

*excerpts from Anna Landre’s writings in The HOYA appear throughout this article.

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Welcome October!

With scarecrows, goblins, and ghosts upon us, here are a few SEAsonally appropriate goings on along the coast.

One of the most ghostly creatures is the jelly-fish, which is neither a fish nor made of jelly. There are thousands of species found all over the world. Most are not welcome—but they are food for sea turtles so they are important to the food chain. A local nemesis jellyfish called the sea nettle are fading away as it gets colder. However, they leave behind their plant-like life stage called a polyp. These attach to bulkheads and docks and in the spring, they will start popping out tiny jellyfish that will grow and bring us fear from our nose to our toes.

Want to look scary for Halloween?

Consider dressing as a goosefish. Though cute when tiny, it is frightening when adult size. It’s also known as an Angler fish thanks to a fishing pole appendage on the top of their head. A thin stick-like wand stands up and has a little wormy looking thing on the end, and with this amazing evolutionary adaptation, the Angler fish can lure other fish toward its giant mouth—snap, they catch a meal. Goosefish are found off the Jersey Shore in deeper waters, so don’t worry about a close encounter unless you’re diving. Another cool fact the other end of the fish (the tail) is known as “monkfish” which provides a tasty dinner for us.

If Dr. Frankenstein were to create a fish, it might look like the Mola Mola—otherwise known as the Sunfish. It truly looks like it was stitched together by mad scientists. But these are gentle giants and can grow to 2,200 lbs. They eat only small fish, jellyfish, and crustaceans, and are fascinating. If you want to see something really amazing, search for a Mola Mola fry (baby). They are common off the Jersey Shore where they often swim close to the surface. Because of their giant dorsal (top) fin, it often sticks out and can look shark-like. Sadly, fear of sharks leads these Mola Mola to being shot or harmed.

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750 State Route 36 East • Eatontown, NJ

732-544-1000

Locally Owned & Family Operated

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Red Bank 362 Broad Street Atlantic Highlands Hwy 36 & First Avenue Port Monmouth 426 Hwy 36 & Wilson Avenue Ocean Hwy 35 & Deal Road Sea Girt Hwy 35 & Sea Girt Avenue