April 2020

Neighbors

Little Silver An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Little Silver | APR 2020

Meet The Fire Company of

Little Silver

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: SHINE BRIGHT STUDIOS

North Jersey Orthopaedic Group in LITTLE SILVER offers minimumally invasive non-surgical natural gel knee injections.

Neighbors

PUBLICATION TEAM

Publisher | Ryan Keating Content Coordinator | Allison Merchant Designer | Jackie Weir Contributing Photographer | Avery Brighton | Shine Bright Studios Content Assistant | ToniAnn Romeo

ADVERTISING

Contact | Ryan Keating Email | rkeating@bestversionmedia.com Phone | (732) 691-2652

SHARE MORE THAN OUR MAGAZINE! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @LittleSilverNeighbors_BVM

FEEDBACK/IDEAS/SUBMISSIONS?

• Natural gel knee injections restore cushion & lubrication to knee joints! • Excellent alternative to knee replacements • No down time or recovery time

Have feedback, ideas or submissions? We are always happy to hear from you! Deadlines for submissions are the 5th of each month. Go to www.bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.� You may also email your thoughts, ideas and photos to: rkeating@bestversionmedia.com.

CONTENT SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Content Due—Edition Date December 5—January June 5—July January 5—February July 5—August February 5—March August 5—September March 5—April September 5—October April 5—May October 5—November May 5—June November 5— December

• Long lasting results • Quick and Easy in office procedures

Letter From The Publisher

Little Silver

Hello Neighbors!

As you may have noticed on our cover this month, we have changed it up for your reading pleasure by featuring an outstanding community group - The Little Silver Fire Company! We would like to thank our brave Firefighters for their service to the community and for taking the time to speak with Little Silver Neighbors to create this issue.

With summer just around the corner we are excited to bring you some wonderful local stories to read on those April shower days. Our Expert Sponsors from Beata Nasra Advanced Aesthetics and Riverview Medical have stories featured this month. Riverview has an excellent piece about good heart health, and Beata Aesthetics will be sharing with us a new technology called BTL Emsella that covers an often ignored conversation with our health.

In our education section we have a great piece profiling RBR’s The Source, along with news on the Book Lover’s Ball at Point Road. Check in the Bulletin for some news from the BUC Backers and RBR Theatre. Don’t miss our Nursery Times collage to see what Ann Connell’s students are up to at St. John’s! Justin Campana, an up and coming young author has shared another piece of his work My Old Friend for our readers who have been following our recent issues.

Also this month we have coverage of the Relay for Life in a preview for their upcoming event, if you can make it out, you will be in for a fun day helping a great organization! Rounding out this issue we have a submission from the Parker Homestead! There is so much great content this month, and it is our privilege to share it with our readers. Thank you to all of our wonderful residents connecting with LSN to bring our April issue together, and we can’t wait to do it again next month!

Until then readers, April is a promise May is bound to keep, so keep your pages turning and enjoy your April treat.

Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements, and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, businesses, or organizations that this publication serves.

BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability, or timeliness of any content submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. Š 2020 Best Version Media. All rights reserved.

Dr. Garrick Cox specializes in: Minimally Invasive and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee, Shoulder, Hip and Ankle Meniscus Tears • ACL Reconstruction • Rotator Cuff Repair • Labrum Repair Fractures • Sprains and Strains • Arthritis • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Gratefully Yours, Ryan Keating Publisher

COMING SOON! Ross BRewing Company • • • •

Call 973-689-6266 for a consultation.

Garrick Cox, MD Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained in Orthopaedic Trauma

Garrick Cox, MD • Robert M. Masella, MD • Ryan Dowling, MD Mark J. Ruoff, MD • Gary J. Drillings, MD, MBA Kristin C. Riley, PA-C

In Little Silver: 200 White Road • Suite 108 • Little Silver, NJ 07739 • 732.212.2940 • Fax: 973.689.6264 In Wayne: 246 Hamburg Turnpike • Suite 302 • Wayne, NJ 07470 • Phone: 973.689.6266 • Fax: 973.689.6264 In Verona: 799 Bloomfield Avenue • Verona, NJ 07044 • Phone: 973.689.6266 • Fax: 973.689.6264

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Little Silver Neighbors

Eschew the Ordinary, Choose the Bold April 2020

Coming to downtown Red Bank Hand-crafted artisinal ales and lagers Made with Monmouth County-grown ingredients Try our Navesink IPA, made with eight different varieties of hops and ruby red grapefruit! • Or our Shrewsbury Lager, it’s crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced! • Our beer is perfect for enjoying at the beach, on a boat, on a deck, or just about anywhere! • Stop by our tasting room to sample freshly-crafted beer and visit our gift shop

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North Jersey Orthopaedic Group in LITTLE SILVER offers minimumally invasive non-surgical natural gel knee injections.

Neighbors

PUBLICATION TEAM

Publisher | Ryan Keating Content Coordinator | Allison Merchant Designer | Jackie Weir Contributing Photographer | Avery Brighton | Shine Bright Studios Content Assistant | ToniAnn Romeo

ADVERTISING

Contact | Ryan Keating Email | rkeating@bestversionmedia.com Phone | (732) 691-2652

SHARE MORE THAN OUR MAGAZINE! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @LittleSilverNeighbors_BVM

FEEDBACK/IDEAS/SUBMISSIONS?

• Natural gel knee injections restore cushion & lubrication to knee joints! • Excellent alternative to knee replacements • No down time or recovery time

Have feedback, ideas or submissions? We are always happy to hear from you! Deadlines for submissions are the 5th of each month. Go to www.bestversionmedia.com and click “Submit Content.� You may also email your thoughts, ideas and photos to: rkeating@bestversionmedia.com.

CONTENT SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Content Due—Edition Date December 5—January June 5—July January 5—February July 5—August February 5—March August 5—September March 5—April September 5—October April 5—May October 5—November May 5—June November 5— December

• Long lasting results • Quick and Easy in office procedures

Letter From The Publisher

Little Silver

Hello Neighbors!

As you may have noticed on our cover this month, we have changed it up for your reading pleasure by featuring an outstanding community group - The Little Silver Fire Company! We would like to thank our brave Firefighters for their service to the community and for taking the time to speak with Little Silver Neighbors to create this issue.

With summer just around the corner we are excited to bring you some wonderful local stories to read on those April shower days. Our Expert Sponsors from Beata Nasra Advanced Aesthetics and Riverview Medical have stories featured this month. Riverview has an excellent piece about good heart health, and Beata Aesthetics will be sharing with us a new technology called BTL Emsella that covers an often ignored conversation with our health.

In our education section we have a great piece profiling RBR’s The Source, along with news on the Book Lover’s Ball at Point Road. Check in the Bulletin for some news from the BUC Backers and RBR Theatre. Don’t miss our Nursery Times collage to see what Ann Connell’s students are up to at St. John’s! Justin Campana, an up and coming young author has shared another piece of his work My Old Friend for our readers who have been following our recent issues.

Also this month we have coverage of the Relay for Life in a preview for their upcoming event, if you can make it out, you will be in for a fun day helping a great organization! Rounding out this issue we have a submission from the Parker Homestead! There is so much great content this month, and it is our privilege to share it with our readers. Thank you to all of our wonderful residents connecting with LSN to bring our April issue together, and we can’t wait to do it again next month!

Until then readers, April is a promise May is bound to keep, so keep your pages turning and enjoy your April treat.

Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements, and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, businesses, or organizations that this publication serves.

BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability, or timeliness of any content submitted. All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party. Š 2020 Best Version Media. All rights reserved.

Dr. Garrick Cox specializes in: Minimally Invasive and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee, Shoulder, Hip and Ankle Meniscus Tears • ACL Reconstruction • Rotator Cuff Repair • Labrum Repair Fractures • Sprains and Strains • Arthritis • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Gratefully Yours, Ryan Keating Publisher

COMING SOON! Ross BRewing Company • • • •

Call 973-689-6266 for a consultation.

Garrick Cox, MD Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained in Orthopaedic Trauma

Garrick Cox, MD • Robert M. Masella, MD • Ryan Dowling, MD Mark J. Ruoff, MD • Gary J. Drillings, MD, MBA Kristin C. Riley, PA-C

In Little Silver: 200 White Road • Suite 108 • Little Silver, NJ 07739 • 732.212.2940 • Fax: 973.689.6264 In Wayne: 246 Hamburg Turnpike • Suite 302 • Wayne, NJ 07470 • Phone: 973.689.6266 • Fax: 973.689.6264 In Verona: 799 Bloomfield Avenue • Verona, NJ 07044 • Phone: 973.689.6266 • Fax: 973.689.6264

www.njog.com 2

Little Silver Neighbors

Eschew the Ordinary, Choose the Bold April 2020

Coming to downtown Red Bank Hand-crafted artisinal ales and lagers Made with Monmouth County-grown ingredients Try our Navesink IPA, made with eight different varieties of hops and ruby red grapefruit! • Or our Shrewsbury Lager, it’s crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced! • Our beer is perfect for enjoying at the beach, on a boat, on a deck, or just about anywhere! • Stop by our tasting room to sample freshly-crafted beer and visit our gift shop

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Expert Contributors

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County DR. TINA ZECCA, Board Certified, Allergy & Immunology/Owner (732) 741-8222 www.monmouthallergy.com

CRAFT BREWERY Ross Brewing Company JOHN COCOZZA Founder & President (732) 835-ROSS info@rossbrewing.com

CUSTOM HOME, KITCHEN & FLOORING TOM NARDINI Family Owner/ Operator “showroom address” 162 East Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 Info@nardinicustom.com * 732.383.7711

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS 732-383-7711 SHOWROOM LOCATION 162 E. Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank, NJ 07701

FULL SERVICE SALON

Salon Jenae SHARON NESBIHAL, Creative Director (732) 450-0555 • www.stevenjenaesalon.com

Oliver L.E. Soden Agency HAL SODEN, JR., Principal (732) 521-0001 • Info@sodeninsurance.com

To learn more

about becoming an expert contributor, contact Ryan Keating at rkeating@bestversionmedia.com or (732) 691-2652.

NJ Ortho Group GORDON D. DONALD, MD Medical Director & Director of Spinal Surgery (732) 747-7110 • www.nj-ortho.com

HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING

PEDIATRIC DENTIST Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry, PC DR. SAFARI D.D.S. & DR. GUERRASIO D.M.D. Doctors / Practice Owners (732) 842-1155 atlanticpediatricdentistry.com

Brown’s HVAC DOUG BROWN, General Manager (732) 741-0694 • www.brownshc.com

PHYSICAL/BALANCE THERAPY CENTER

HOSPITAL

Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 741-2700

MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Tonneman & Connors LLC NOEL TONNEMAN & CHERYL CONNORS (732) 696-2500 www.tcnjlaw.com

FULL SERVICE INSURANCE AGENCY

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE & SURGERY

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver

REAL ESTATE AGENCY Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 www.gannonholsey.com

Beata Advanced Aesthetics MAGDY NASRA, MD (732) 888-8255 mnasraoffice@gmail.com

https://www.beataaesthetics.com/

THE BRENNAN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY

REGENERATIVE NON-SURGICAL SPORTS MEDICINE Apex Sports & Regenerative Medicine DR. DANIEL SAVARINO, DO, RMSK, Founder, Physician (732) 504-6915 www.apexsportsnj.com

Financial Advisors/Wealth Management SEAN BRENNAN Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor (732) 936-3376 • sean.brennan@morganstanley.com

SICKLES MARKET

PERFOMANCE TRAINING & FITNESS

kayahealthandwellness.com 732-784-6556

Kaya Health & Wellness, located in Little Silver, New Jersey, is a center for holistic health and wellness. Led by Monica Sood, MD, the team uses a functional medicine approach to prevent, diagnose, and treat a range of acute and chronic conditions.

SICKLES S I NCE 1908

Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 741-9563 www.sicklesmarket.com

Bottles by Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 852-5353 www.sicklesmarket.com

Zephyr Performance Training Solutions (732) 389-8977 info@zptsolutions.com

Sea BRight

1120 Ocean Avenue Sea Bright, NJ 07760 732.212.0881 Lunch Mon-Sat 12-3 Dinner Sun-Thur 5-10 Fri & Sat 5-11 Dinner Delivery Area Limited

160 White Road Suite 202 | Little Silver | New Jersey » Kaya Health & Wellness offers a variety of services that focus on protecting your health and getting to the root cause of disease.

Red Bank

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» We utilize natural, nontoxic, and alternative treatments for conditions such as chronic fatigue, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, and hormone imbalance.

9 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.842.8868 Lunch 11-2:30 Dinner 5-9:30 weekends 5-10:30

Little Silver Neighbors

» Call us with any health concerns for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

April 2020

Our services include: ◉ Functional Medicine ◉ IV Nutrient Therapy ◉ Bioidentical Hormone ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉

Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Regenerative Medicine Hair Restoration P-shot O-Shot Vampire Facial

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Expert Contributors

ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County DR. TINA ZECCA, Board Certified, Allergy & Immunology/Owner (732) 741-8222 www.monmouthallergy.com

CRAFT BREWERY Ross Brewing Company JOHN COCOZZA Founder & President (732) 835-ROSS info@rossbrewing.com

CUSTOM HOME, KITCHEN & FLOORING TOM NARDINI Family Owner/ Operator “showroom address” 162 East Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 Info@nardinicustom.com * 732.383.7711

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS 732-383-7711 SHOWROOM LOCATION 162 E. Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank, NJ 07701

FULL SERVICE SALON

Salon Jenae SHARON NESBIHAL, Creative Director (732) 450-0555 • www.stevenjenaesalon.com

Oliver L.E. Soden Agency HAL SODEN, JR., Principal (732) 521-0001 • Info@sodeninsurance.com

To learn more

about becoming an expert contributor, contact Ryan Keating at rkeating@bestversionmedia.com or (732) 691-2652.

NJ Ortho Group GORDON D. DONALD, MD Medical Director & Director of Spinal Surgery (732) 747-7110 • www.nj-ortho.com

HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING

PEDIATRIC DENTIST Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry, PC DR. SAFARI D.D.S. & DR. GUERRASIO D.M.D. Doctors / Practice Owners (732) 842-1155 atlanticpediatricdentistry.com

Brown’s HVAC DOUG BROWN, General Manager (732) 741-0694 • www.brownshc.com

PHYSICAL/BALANCE THERAPY CENTER

HOSPITAL

Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701 (732) 741-2700

MEDICAL AESTHETICS

Tonneman & Connors LLC NOEL TONNEMAN & CHERYL CONNORS (732) 696-2500 www.tcnjlaw.com

FULL SERVICE INSURANCE AGENCY

ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE & SURGERY

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver

REAL ESTATE AGENCY Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 www.gannonholsey.com

Beata Advanced Aesthetics MAGDY NASRA, MD (732) 888-8255 mnasraoffice@gmail.com

https://www.beataaesthetics.com/

THE BRENNAN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY

REGENERATIVE NON-SURGICAL SPORTS MEDICINE Apex Sports & Regenerative Medicine DR. DANIEL SAVARINO, DO, RMSK, Founder, Physician (732) 504-6915 www.apexsportsnj.com

Financial Advisors/Wealth Management SEAN BRENNAN Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor (732) 936-3376 • sean.brennan@morganstanley.com

SICKLES MARKET

PERFOMANCE TRAINING & FITNESS

kayahealthandwellness.com 732-784-6556

Kaya Health & Wellness, located in Little Silver, New Jersey, is a center for holistic health and wellness. Led by Monica Sood, MD, the team uses a functional medicine approach to prevent, diagnose, and treat a range of acute and chronic conditions.

SICKLES S I NCE 1908

Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 741-9563 www.sicklesmarket.com

Bottles by Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 852-5353 www.sicklesmarket.com

Zephyr Performance Training Solutions (732) 389-8977 info@zptsolutions.com

Sea BRight

1120 Ocean Avenue Sea Bright, NJ 07760 732.212.0881 Lunch Mon-Sat 12-3 Dinner Sun-Thur 5-10 Fri & Sat 5-11 Dinner Delivery Area Limited

160 White Road Suite 202 | Little Silver | New Jersey » Kaya Health & Wellness offers a variety of services that focus on protecting your health and getting to the root cause of disease.

Red Bank

yumirestaurant.com 4

» We utilize natural, nontoxic, and alternative treatments for conditions such as chronic fatigue, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, and hormone imbalance.

9 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 732.842.8868 Lunch 11-2:30 Dinner 5-9:30 weekends 5-10:30

Little Silver Neighbors

» Call us with any health concerns for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

April 2020

Our services include: ◉ Functional Medicine ◉ IV Nutrient Therapy ◉ Bioidentical Hormone ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉

Replacement Therapy (BHRT) Regenerative Medicine Hair Restoration P-shot O-Shot Vampire Facial

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Resident Feature

in 2013. I would say it’s a natural progression to say ‘hey, I want to now be a volunteer in a town that I live in and help the new neighbors that I’m now a part of.’ That’s what it was all about for me with joining Little Silver Fire Company.”

Captain William Story joined the Little Silver Fire Company through the cadet program in 2010 when he was 16. “I’ll be honest I think the fire company and joining the fire department kept me on the right track in life,” William said.

“If I didn’t join here, I don’t know where I would be. All the guys down here stuck up for me, they backed me in any decisions that I had to make.

This place gave me something to work for in life.”

The Fire Cadet Program was established in 2001 by a group of dedicated life members of the Fire Company. This program is for high school students that are between the ages of 14-17.

Fire cadets receive “in-house” training and are mentored by current firefighters. When 16 years of age, they may respond to fire calls and assist the firefighters. Several of the current members began as fire cadets, and three of them, Andrew Smith, Peter Giblin, Nicholas Hubbard Jr., became fire chiefs of the organization, one of the most prestigious positions to be elected by the members of the Fire Company.

“Once you’re cleared to ride the trucks, you learn all the apparatus, all the equipment we

Meet The Fire Company

of

Little Silver

C

6

right now and that are members in the firehouse and still continue to serve with the town,” Anthony said.”I lived in the town for three years, I’m a sixth-generation firefighter, and I actually have a family member that was a member of the Fire Company in the 70s, my uncle Kevin.

Realistically, I fell in love with the town, it’s a great town. A great place to raise a family. The town, the council, and the mayor really care about not only the taxpayers, but they also care about the fire department and investing into it. Getting us additional training and equipment that is needed for us. Our mayor and council are huge supporters of us and really assist us in getting anything, any tool that we need. The training that we got, and we’re funded by the taxpayer. It’s unbelievable, they support us 100 percent.”

The biggest misconception about the Fire

We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story.

By Allison Merchant Photos Courtesy of: Shine Bright Studios

rimson lights pierce a still, dark night. The softened wind is replaced by a familiar siren. Instead of fear there is a wave of relief that washes over. Help is on its way. Friends and family will be the ones coming to your aid.

“We all work together and try to accomplish the same goal. Our primary purpose is fire protection for Little Silver,” said Peter Giblin, Fire Chief of Little Silver Fire Company.

“We all came from different backgrounds, and a lot of us don’t have many things in common, but one thing is being a member of the Fire Company and helping people but it’s pretty cool for all of us to come together and become a family.

It’s a pretty special bond that we definitely have.”

In the Borough of Little Silver, the Fire Company is all volunteer and was organized in May of 1906 by 22 charter members after the Gibbon’s Barn Fire. The original firehouse was on Church Street until the 1950s when the current location was built on Prospect Avenue.

The administration operates under the President, Dan Kelly; Fire Chief, Peter Giblin; Assistant Fire Chief, Thomas Smith; Captain, William Story; First Lieutenant, Anthony Nolin; and Second Lieutenant, Stephen Campbell.

Dan runs the Company business, as the Fire Company owns the building and the grounds.

Peter oversees the operations end of the Fire

have, and it sets you up to already be ahead of the game for when you go to the fire academy,” William elaborated.

“After the two years of me being a cadet, I knew everything that I needed to do.

Then I went to the fire academy and there were people there that were 40 years old joining us. They didn’t even know what any of the tools were, they didn’t have any background in being a fireman, and they had no experience. The cadet program gives you a step above everybody else to go into it knowing what you already have to do, what your job is, and what people expect from us.”

“The cadet program is what really keeps the fire company going,” Anthony added. “It’s getting the young members in that want to come out and serve to keep our roster up. They keep the calls handled and get done everything that needs to get done.”

First Lieutenant Anthony Nolin began volunteering in 2005 and joined the Little Silver Fire Company in 2009. He had moved to town with his girlfriend at the time who is now his wife.

“I met some good friends that are serving

STACIE BENDER

Company, which include fire calls for service, training, fire apparatus, equipment purchasing, and managing firefighters.

Peter, Thomas, William, Anthony, and Stephen work closely together as a team with the volunteer firefighters, mayor, and council to provide the best possible fire protection to the town and training for the members.

The Little Silver fire company is filled with years of family tradition, and several of our members belong to family generations that are members of the organization proudly serving Little Silver.

“My father was a firefighter here, his father was a firefighter, so a lot of us are brought in by our families,” Peter said. “There are so many last names in our fire company that have multiple generations of family members that are still members down there today. That’s something I am proud of. I’m a third-generation firefighter here. I hope my son is a firefighter here as well.”

Captain Thomas joined the Fire Company in 2013, after moving to Little Silver. He came in as a trained firefighter, currently runs the department’s training programs, and is a career paramedic in the area.

“For me, it’s also a family tradition,’’ Thomas added. “That’s how I got into it. My father’s been a fireman in Red Bank for 45 years. I grew up in it.

I’ve been there for 14 years, then I moved to town Little Silver Neighbors

Shrewsbury Office Top Producer for 2019

NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® 2019 Gold

April 2020

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in 2013. I would say it’s a natural progression to say ‘hey, I want to now be a volunteer in a town that I live in and help the new neighbors that I’m now a part of.’ That’s what it was all about for me with joining Little Silver Fire Company.”

Captain William Story joined the Little Silver Fire Company through the cadet program in 2010 when he was 16. “I’ll be honest I think the fire company and joining the fire department kept me on the right track in life,” William said.

“If I didn’t join here, I don’t know where I would be. All the guys down here stuck up for me, they backed me in any decisions that I had to make.

This place gave me something to work for in life.”

The Fire Cadet Program was established in 2001 by a group of dedicated life members of the Fire Company. This program is for high school students that are between the ages of 14-17.

Fire cadets receive “in-house” training and are mentored by current firefighters. When 16 years of age, they may respond to fire calls and assist the firefighters. Several of the current members began as fire cadets, and three of them, Andrew Smith, Peter Giblin, Nicholas Hubbard Jr., became fire chiefs of the organization, one of the most prestigious positions to be elected by the members of the Fire Company.

“Once you’re cleared to ride the trucks, you learn all the apparatus, all the equipment we

Meet The Fire Company

of

Little Silver

C

6

right now and that are members in the firehouse and still continue to serve with the town,” Anthony said.”I lived in the town for three years, I’m a sixth-generation firefighter, and I actually have a family member that was a member of the Fire Company in the 70s, my uncle Kevin.

Realistically, I fell in love with the town, it’s a great town. A great place to raise a family. The town, the council, and the mayor really care about not only the taxpayers, but they also care about the fire department and investing into it. Getting us additional training and equipment that is needed for us. Our mayor and council are huge supporters of us and really assist us in getting anything, any tool that we need. The training that we got, and we’re funded by the taxpayer. It’s unbelievable, they support us 100 percent.”

The biggest misconception about the Fire

We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story.

By Allison Merchant Photos Courtesy of: Shine Bright Studios

rimson lights pierce a still, dark night. The softened wind is replaced by a familiar siren. Instead of fear there is a wave of relief that washes over. Help is on its way. Friends and family will be the ones coming to your aid.

“We all work together and try to accomplish the same goal. Our primary purpose is fire protection for Little Silver,” said Peter Giblin, Fire Chief of Little Silver Fire Company.

“We all came from different backgrounds, and a lot of us don’t have many things in common, but one thing is being a member of the Fire Company and helping people but it’s pretty cool for all of us to come together and become a family.

It’s a pretty special bond that we definitely have.”

In the Borough of Little Silver, the Fire Company is all volunteer and was organized in May of 1906 by 22 charter members after the Gibbon’s Barn Fire. The original firehouse was on Church Street until the 1950s when the current location was built on Prospect Avenue.

The administration operates under the President, Dan Kelly; Fire Chief, Peter Giblin; Assistant Fire Chief, Thomas Smith; Captain, William Story; First Lieutenant, Anthony Nolin; and Second Lieutenant, Stephen Campbell.

Dan runs the Company business, as the Fire Company owns the building and the grounds.

Peter oversees the operations end of the Fire

have, and it sets you up to already be ahead of the game for when you go to the fire academy,” William elaborated.

“After the two years of me being a cadet, I knew everything that I needed to do.

Then I went to the fire academy and there were people there that were 40 years old joining us. They didn’t even know what any of the tools were, they didn’t have any background in being a fireman, and they had no experience. The cadet program gives you a step above everybody else to go into it knowing what you already have to do, what your job is, and what people expect from us.”

“The cadet program is what really keeps the fire company going,” Anthony added. “It’s getting the young members in that want to come out and serve to keep our roster up. They keep the calls handled and get done everything that needs to get done.”

First Lieutenant Anthony Nolin began volunteering in 2005 and joined the Little Silver Fire Company in 2009. He had moved to town with his girlfriend at the time who is now his wife.

“I met some good friends that are serving

STACIE BENDER

Company, which include fire calls for service, training, fire apparatus, equipment purchasing, and managing firefighters.

Peter, Thomas, William, Anthony, and Stephen work closely together as a team with the volunteer firefighters, mayor, and council to provide the best possible fire protection to the town and training for the members.

The Little Silver fire company is filled with years of family tradition, and several of our members belong to family generations that are members of the organization proudly serving Little Silver.

“My father was a firefighter here, his father was a firefighter, so a lot of us are brought in by our families,” Peter said. “There are so many last names in our fire company that have multiple generations of family members that are still members down there today. That’s something I am proud of. I’m a third-generation firefighter here. I hope my son is a firefighter here as well.”

Captain Thomas joined the Fire Company in 2013, after moving to Little Silver. He came in as a trained firefighter, currently runs the department’s training programs, and is a career paramedic in the area.

“For me, it’s also a family tradition,’’ Thomas added. “That’s how I got into it. My father’s been a fireman in Red Bank for 45 years. I grew up in it.

I’ve been there for 14 years, then I moved to town Little Silver Neighbors

Shrewsbury Office Top Producer for 2019

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Company by some residents, especially new residents that move to town, is they have no idea it operates as an all volunteer organization. The firehouse is not staffed 24/7. If you have a fire or EMS emergency please call 9-1-1 or the Police Department at (732) 747-5900. These volunteers are ready at moments notice to help any resident or visitor of Little Silver with an emergency. Last year the Fire Company logged more than 1,600 man-hours, and more than 225 calls for service. This does not include all the hours of training that is put in. Volunteers operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These dedicated members leave their families, holiday gatherings, places of employment, and so on to keep this community fire safe. Many of the volunteers live or work in Little Silver. The operations are funded by donations from the residents of the town. There are Christmas tree sales every year and the St. Patrick’s Day event that helps support the firehouse.

Second Lieutenant Stephen Campbell grew up helping with the annual Christmas tree sales when his father served as a firefighter in town.

“I’m a third-generation firefighter,” Stephen said. “My grandfather was a firefighter for the city in New York. My father joined the Little Silver Fire Company when we first moved here from Brooklyn in 96. For as long as I can remember he brought me around here. When I joined as a cadet in 2013, I already knew a lot of the guys here from when my dad brought me here. I went to the fire academy in 2016, and have been here ever since.”

The Fire Company is always actively looking for new members to join the ranks. Volunteerism is difficult these days due to the amount of training that is involved with becoming a firefighter. If you or someone you know is interested in seeing what they are all about, members check equipment every Monday night at 7pm. There are many different classes of membership such as active membership, where you will be sent to the Fire Academy, and become a state certified New Jersey Firefighter. Fire Police membership, where you are trained in traffic control and assist with such emergency calls.

“I would say that something that keeps me going is just getting out and helping people in the time of need,” William said. “It’s one of their worst times that they need help and it’s satisfying to go to their house and assist them with whatever they need.”

“It’s definitely more of a satisfaction thing,” Anthony added. “You go out and help some people that really need it, at the worst time of need, or be a good influence on kids in a community, and encourage them to join the fire department and continue letting the fire department grow.”

“It’s rewarding for me to go out there and help people in the community, and being the guy that people come to when they need help,” Peter said.

“This is something that you have to love to do and you want to have to do.

If you don’t have the passion, it’s just not going to work out. It’s more of a lifetime commitment. It really is, it changes your life for the better.”

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Why Choose Us?

“I definitely recommend JA Autowerks to anyone looking for a great & honest mechanic. They don’t just treat you like a customer, they treat you like family” Felicia Nailing - Customer

➢ TrusTed - Over 40 Five Star Google Reviews ➢ ConvenienCe - We offer loaner cars, vehicle pick up & drop off, customer shuttles to work or home

New Neighbors offer

➢ GuaranTeed QualiTy - We back

our work for 3 years or 36K miles

➢ never surprised - All prices must be approved by you before any work is done

➢ skilled - our team is factory trained & ASE certified

732.402.0896 JAAutowerks.com | 193 Newman Springs Rd. E, Shrewsbury NJ 07702 8

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Company by some residents, especially new residents that move to town, is they have no idea it operates as an all volunteer organization. The firehouse is not staffed 24/7. If you have a fire or EMS emergency please call 9-1-1 or the Police Department at (732) 747-5900. These volunteers are ready at moments notice to help any resident or visitor of Little Silver with an emergency. Last year the Fire Company logged more than 1,600 man-hours, and more than 225 calls for service. This does not include all the hours of training that is put in. Volunteers operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These dedicated members leave their families, holiday gatherings, places of employment, and so on to keep this community fire safe. Many of the volunteers live or work in Little Silver. The operations are funded by donations from the residents of the town. There are Christmas tree sales every year and the St. Patrick’s Day event that helps support the firehouse.

Second Lieutenant Stephen Campbell grew up helping with the annual Christmas tree sales when his father served as a firefighter in town.

“I’m a third-generation firefighter,” Stephen said. “My grandfather was a firefighter for the city in New York. My father joined the Little Silver Fire Company when we first moved here from Brooklyn in 96. For as long as I can remember he brought me around here. When I joined as a cadet in 2013, I already knew a lot of the guys here from when my dad brought me here. I went to the fire academy in 2016, and have been here ever since.”

The Fire Company is always actively looking for new members to join the ranks. Volunteerism is difficult these days due to the amount of training that is involved with becoming a firefighter. If you or someone you know is interested in seeing what they are all about, members check equipment every Monday night at 7pm. There are many different classes of membership such as active membership, where you will be sent to the Fire Academy, and become a state certified New Jersey Firefighter. Fire Police membership, where you are trained in traffic control and assist with such emergency calls.

“I would say that something that keeps me going is just getting out and helping people in the time of need,” William said. “It’s one of their worst times that they need help and it’s satisfying to go to their house and assist them with whatever they need.”

“It’s definitely more of a satisfaction thing,” Anthony added. “You go out and help some people that really need it, at the worst time of need, or be a good influence on kids in a community, and encourage them to join the fire department and continue letting the fire department grow.”

“It’s rewarding for me to go out there and help people in the community, and being the guy that people come to when they need help,” Peter said.

“This is something that you have to love to do and you want to have to do.

If you don’t have the passion, it’s just not going to work out. It’s more of a lifetime commitment. It really is, it changes your life for the better.”

Your Trusted European Auto Repair Shop Audi • BMW • Mercedes • Jaguar • Land Rover • Mini • Porsche • Volkswagen • Volvo

DO YOU KNOW A NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A STORY TO SHARE? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at amerchant@bestversionmedia.com.

Why Choose Us?

“I definitely recommend JA Autowerks to anyone looking for a great & honest mechanic. They don’t just treat you like a customer, they treat you like family” Felicia Nailing - Customer

➢ TrusTed - Over 40 Five Star Google Reviews ➢ ConvenienCe - We offer loaner cars, vehicle pick up & drop off, customer shuttles to work or home

New Neighbors offer

➢ GuaranTeed QualiTy - We back

our work for 3 years or 36K miles

➢ never surprised - All prices must be approved by you before any work is done

➢ skilled - our team is factory trained & ASE certified

732.402.0896 JAAutowerks.com | 193 Newman Springs Rd. E, Shrewsbury NJ 07702 8

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Expert Contributor

Laugh. Pee Pee..

Jump. Pee. Pee-Pee: PeePee: Taking the Embarrassment Out of Talking About Incontinence

By Andrew Liscio | Photo Courtesy o f B e ata A d va n c e d A e s t h e t i c s

The funny thing about incontinence is that many of us struggle with variations of it, but are too embarrassed to have conversations about it. IT’S TIME TO HAVE THE CONVERSATION. As of 2019, the Billion Dollar industry (yes, I said billion) of adult disposable products has found a place with our population and doesn’t seem to show any signs of slowing. A switch was flipped and disposable briefs for the adult market surpassed infant diaper sales, according to Reuters. Body aging, childbirth, and menopause are just a few of the reasons which lead to stress and urge incontinence—having us literally laugh until we pee. Have you ever been scared to go play outside with your kids because you were scared of a little dribble? You’re not alone.

Being a 33-year old man, I have never had any issues going to the bathroom, and I always thought that these issues only happened after childbirth in younger populations or as we age. There’s no reason why I should be doing kegel exercises, right? WRONG! There was a time when I would wake up throughout the night once or twice just to head to the bathroom. It was easy to sum it all up to being hydrated since I always make it a point to drink enough water every day, but why should the trade-off have to be disrupting sleep?

Treatments for incontinence aren’t too fun either. There are a number of medications for men and women that can be of use to many people, but don’t come without ugly side effects like disorientation, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, the list goes on. In some instances, like overactive bladder, Botox® injections can be used, but like other medications, has its own list of side effects. In more severe cases, patients opt for a surgical bladder lift, which will generally give them relief for around three years, but not provide a long-term solution to the problem. Our health is our main concern, but yet our insurance doesn’t mind trading one health issue for another. There has to be a better option. Entering the ring, comes BTL Emsella.

The chair-looking device by BTL Industries Inc., is the only FDA-cleared treatment of stress and urge incontinence for both men and women in the world that doesn’t involve medications or surgeries.

It works, by using HIFEM® (high intensity focused electro-magnetic energy) technology. Clinical studies have shown no adverse events and 81% of users reported a significant reduction in symptoms. At their three-month visit, more than 40% of the patients tested reported that they do not use adult briefs anymore. The device stimulates contractions of the pelvic floor resulting in about 11,000 kegels in 28 minutes. Did I mention all you have to do is sit on it wearing all of your clothes?

While at the moment, BTL Emsella isn’t covered by insurance, it could be the long term answer you’ve been looking for, especially if you are like me and want something safe and effect with little side effects. It is important to know your options.

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I decided to give the “chair” a try. The recommended treatment protocol is usually around six to ten treatments depending on the severity of symptoms. The forced kegel contractions is a strange sensation at first, but not uncomfortable or painful. Did I have a true issue with incontinence, no? After six treatments over the course of three weeks, however, I now sleep through the night and wake up feeling rested and ready for the day.

While it is not indicated, others report better intimacy and relief from erectile dysfunction. Better intimacy on a lunch break isn’t a bad deal.

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Expert Contributor

Laugh. Pee Pee..

Jump. Pee. Pee-Pee: PeePee: Taking the Embarrassment Out of Talking About Incontinence

By Andrew Liscio | Photo Courtesy o f B e ata A d va n c e d A e s t h e t i c s

The funny thing about incontinence is that many of us struggle with variations of it, but are too embarrassed to have conversations about it. IT’S TIME TO HAVE THE CONVERSATION. As of 2019, the Billion Dollar industry (yes, I said billion) of adult disposable products has found a place with our population and doesn’t seem to show any signs of slowing. A switch was flipped and disposable briefs for the adult market surpassed infant diaper sales, according to Reuters. Body aging, childbirth, and menopause are just a few of the reasons which lead to stress and urge incontinence—having us literally laugh until we pee. Have you ever been scared to go play outside with your kids because you were scared of a little dribble? You’re not alone.

Being a 33-year old man, I have never had any issues going to the bathroom, and I always thought that these issues only happened after childbirth in younger populations or as we age. There’s no reason why I should be doing kegel exercises, right? WRONG! There was a time when I would wake up throughout the night once or twice just to head to the bathroom. It was easy to sum it all up to being hydrated since I always make it a point to drink enough water every day, but why should the trade-off have to be disrupting sleep?

Treatments for incontinence aren’t too fun either. There are a number of medications for men and women that can be of use to many people, but don’t come without ugly side effects like disorientation, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, the list goes on. In some instances, like overactive bladder, Botox® injections can be used, but like other medications, has its own list of side effects. In more severe cases, patients opt for a surgical bladder lift, which will generally give them relief for around three years, but not provide a long-term solution to the problem. Our health is our main concern, but yet our insurance doesn’t mind trading one health issue for another. There has to be a better option. Entering the ring, comes BTL Emsella.

The chair-looking device by BTL Industries Inc., is the only FDA-cleared treatment of stress and urge incontinence for both men and women in the world that doesn’t involve medications or surgeries.

It works, by using HIFEM® (high intensity focused electro-magnetic energy) technology. Clinical studies have shown no adverse events and 81% of users reported a significant reduction in symptoms. At their three-month visit, more than 40% of the patients tested reported that they do not use adult briefs anymore. The device stimulates contractions of the pelvic floor resulting in about 11,000 kegels in 28 minutes. Did I mention all you have to do is sit on it wearing all of your clothes?

While at the moment, BTL Emsella isn’t covered by insurance, it could be the long term answer you’ve been looking for, especially if you are like me and want something safe and effect with little side effects. It is important to know your options.

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I decided to give the “chair” a try. The recommended treatment protocol is usually around six to ten treatments depending on the severity of symptoms. The forced kegel contractions is a strange sensation at first, but not uncomfortable or painful. Did I have a true issue with incontinence, no? After six treatments over the course of three weeks, however, I now sleep through the night and wake up feeling rested and ready for the day.

While it is not indicated, others report better intimacy and relief from erectile dysfunction. Better intimacy on a lunch break isn’t a bad deal.

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Nursery Times

Embrace the gift of self-care Yoga’s life enhancing tools positively affect our physical, emotional and mental health

Photos Courtesy of St. John’s Nursery School

Date

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

Time

2:00-3:00 PM

Place

The Chelsea at Shrewsbury 515 Shrewsbury Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

Compassionate and experienced law firm specializing in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody and parenting issues, alimony, equitable distribution, enforcement and modification of existing orders, premarital agreements and appeals OFFERING SERVICES IN ME D I AT I ON , CO L L A B O R AT IV E DIVO R CE , A RBI T R AT I O N & L IT I GAT IO N

Presenter

Mary Ansell

founder of Open Heart Yoga in Red Bank, a non-profit organization

Learn to: Be present by connecting within & being cognizant of your breath.

Practice mindfulness in words, eating, movements and more….

Chelsea Senior Living is a sponsor of this nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide greater access to yoga and mindfulness. Our sponsorship enables recipients of Lunch Break, 180 Turning Lives Around, Stephy’s Place and many other charities to receive yoga classes in their Red Bank studio or through their outreach programs.

All attendees will receive a ticket for a free yoga class at Open Heart Yoga!

145 Wyckoff Rd, Ste 104, Eatontown, NJ 07724 P: 732.696.2500 F: 732.696.2499

W W W.T C N J L AW. C O M

®

AT SHREWSBURY

St. John’s Nursery School ABC Prep Inc. T/A St. John’s Nursery School

325 Little Silver Point Road Little Silver, NJ 07739 stjohnsnurseryschool@gmail.com (732) 741-2788 Anne Connell & Liz Halpin 2 1/2 - 5 year olds St. John’s Nursery School provides an informal & happy atmosphere with a wide variety of activities planned particularly to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of pre-school children. Our program is flexible so each child is free to learn in a stimulating environment, although within a controlled framework.

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Nursery Times

Embrace the gift of self-care Yoga’s life enhancing tools positively affect our physical, emotional and mental health

Photos Courtesy of St. John’s Nursery School

Date

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

Time

2:00-3:00 PM

Place

The Chelsea at Shrewsbury 515 Shrewsbury Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ 07702

Compassionate and experienced law firm specializing in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody and parenting issues, alimony, equitable distribution, enforcement and modification of existing orders, premarital agreements and appeals OFFERING SERVICES IN ME D I AT I ON , CO L L A B O R AT IV E DIVO R CE , A RBI T R AT I O N & L IT I GAT IO N

Presenter

Mary Ansell

founder of Open Heart Yoga in Red Bank, a non-profit organization

Learn to: Be present by connecting within & being cognizant of your breath.

Practice mindfulness in words, eating, movements and more….

Chelsea Senior Living is a sponsor of this nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide greater access to yoga and mindfulness. Our sponsorship enables recipients of Lunch Break, 180 Turning Lives Around, Stephy’s Place and many other charities to receive yoga classes in their Red Bank studio or through their outreach programs.

All attendees will receive a ticket for a free yoga class at Open Heart Yoga!

145 Wyckoff Rd, Ste 104, Eatontown, NJ 07724 P: 732.696.2500 F: 732.696.2499

W W W.T C N J L AW. C O M

®

AT SHREWSBURY

St. John’s Nursery School ABC Prep Inc. T/A St. John’s Nursery School

325 Little Silver Point Road Little Silver, NJ 07739 stjohnsnurseryschool@gmail.com (732) 741-2788 Anne Connell & Liz Halpin 2 1/2 - 5 year olds St. John’s Nursery School provides an informal & happy atmosphere with a wide variety of activities planned particularly to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of pre-school children. Our program is flexible so each child is free to learn in a stimulating environment, although within a controlled framework.

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Education

Book Lover’s Ball Point Road School

By Mary Chamberlain Photos Courtesy of Point Road School On February 21, Point Road School in Little Silver hosted more than 300 parents and students at its annual Book Lover’s Ball, a celebration of reading and the kick-off to the Scholastic Book Fair week. Students and staff dressed as their favorite characters including Amelia Bedelia, Captain Underpants, One Fish, Two Fish, and CatStronauts.

Evening highlights included visiting the book fair, dancing as the DJ spun tunes, a costume parade, and listening to stories from volunteer teacher readers.

Many thanks go to the LSPTO, the administration, and especially the Little Silver Education Association for making the night possible.

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April 2020

Point Road Elementary School Annual SciVention Convention

By Mary Chamberlain | Photos Courtesy of Point Road School

POINT ROAD SCHOOL hosted their annual SciVention Convention for second and fourth grade students on Thursday, February 20. This annual event provides students with an opportunity to unleash the scientist and inventor from within. Students look forward to showing what they learned by presenting either an experiment they conducted, an invention that they have developed, or an investigation they have conducted.

The SciVention Convention has been an annual event at the school for the past nine years. Mrs. Whittle, the Point Road Elementary STEM teacher organizes this yearly event. This year, it was clear that student projects were created based on student interests and passions. The projects were original and used the Scientific Process or Engineering Design Process as a basis for their investigations. This year, there were 52 projects with 100 students participating. These projects are initiated and completed by students on their own, outside of the school day.

On the morning of the SciVention, students arrived at school early carrying their trifold boards, boxes of supplies and materials to present to their fellow

students, judges and family members.

Students then set up their displays and throughout the school day, classes visit to see what their peers have discovered. After school, “judging” occurs. Students this year were surprised to be judged by the Point Road School teachers along with volunteers from Monmouth University’s School of Education. Judges carefully listen to each student’s presentation and then grade them using rubric scoring. The elementary students were very excited to share what they had learned with their teachers and the University students!

In the evening, students and their families return to their displays where they inform everyone that stops by what they have learned. Parents were heard saying that SciVention is something their child looks forward to each year. Dr. Albert Devine, the principal at the school stated that the SciVention Convention clearly provides an opportunity for our students to think like scientists and engineers. It fosters a love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in our students.

I always look forward to hearing what the students have to say about their project and what they learned.

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Education

Book Lover’s Ball Point Road School

By Mary Chamberlain Photos Courtesy of Point Road School On February 21, Point Road School in Little Silver hosted more than 300 parents and students at its annual Book Lover’s Ball, a celebration of reading and the kick-off to the Scholastic Book Fair week. Students and staff dressed as their favorite characters including Amelia Bedelia, Captain Underpants, One Fish, Two Fish, and CatStronauts.

Evening highlights included visiting the book fair, dancing as the DJ spun tunes, a costume parade, and listening to stories from volunteer teacher readers.

Many thanks go to the LSPTO, the administration, and especially the Little Silver Education Association for making the night possible.

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April 2020

Point Road Elementary School Annual SciVention Convention

By Mary Chamberlain | Photos Courtesy of Point Road School

POINT ROAD SCHOOL hosted their annual SciVention Convention for second and fourth grade students on Thursday, February 20. This annual event provides students with an opportunity to unleash the scientist and inventor from within. Students look forward to showing what they learned by presenting either an experiment they conducted, an invention that they have developed, or an investigation they have conducted.

The SciVention Convention has been an annual event at the school for the past nine years. Mrs. Whittle, the Point Road Elementary STEM teacher organizes this yearly event. This year, it was clear that student projects were created based on student interests and passions. The projects were original and used the Scientific Process or Engineering Design Process as a basis for their investigations. This year, there were 52 projects with 100 students participating. These projects are initiated and completed by students on their own, outside of the school day.

On the morning of the SciVention, students arrived at school early carrying their trifold boards, boxes of supplies and materials to present to their fellow

students, judges and family members.

Students then set up their displays and throughout the school day, classes visit to see what their peers have discovered. After school, “judging” occurs. Students this year were surprised to be judged by the Point Road School teachers along with volunteers from Monmouth University’s School of Education. Judges carefully listen to each student’s presentation and then grade them using rubric scoring. The elementary students were very excited to share what they had learned with their teachers and the University students!

In the evening, students and their families return to their displays where they inform everyone that stops by what they have learned. Parents were heard saying that SciVention is something their child looks forward to each year. Dr. Albert Devine, the principal at the school stated that the SciVention Convention clearly provides an opportunity for our students to think like scientists and engineers. It fosters a love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in our students.

I always look forward to hearing what the students have to say about their project and what they learned.

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Calendar of Events April 2020

EVERY TUESDAY

Story Time with Ms. Val

@Little Silver Library Times: 9:30am (toddlers), 10:30am (babies), 1:30pm (preschool), 3:30pm (school age)

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Drop-In Homework Help

Red Bank Regional students, Thomas Feldkamp and Cooper Strauss are volunteering their time to assist middle school students with homework assignments. @Little Silver Library Time: 3-4pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST

April Fool’s Day

THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND

Municipal Court Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 9:30am

Planning Board Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 7pm

MONDAY, APRIL 6TH

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH

Passover Begins

SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH

Easter Sunday

TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH

Annual Meeting of the Little Silver Democratic Club @See www.littlesilverdems.org Time: 7-9pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH

Tax Day

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH

Municipal Court Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 9:30am

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MONDAY, APRIL 20TH

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Recreation Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST

Recreation Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND

Environmental Commission Meeting @Borough Hall

Time: 7pm

Earth Day FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH

Arbor Day

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH

Buc Backer Foundation’s Cornhole Tournament @Red Bank Elks, 40 W Front St, Red Bank Time: 11am

26th Annual MSPCA DogWalk and Pet Fair @Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft Time: 10am

Important Trash and Recycling Information for All Residents Bulk collection is always your second pickup of the week and includes furniture and carpeting. No more than three items can be placed at the curb per pickup and must be placed to the curb the night before, along with any regular trash. No appliances, electronics or construction material permitted. No more than three items per week.

Pickup is every week as follows: Zone 1: Monday and Thursday Zone 2: Tuesday and Friday

Single-Stream Recycling

Bottles, cans, plastic, newspaper, small cardboard and mixed paper can all be placed in the same container.

Cardboard that is too large for a container should be flattened, tied and placed next to the container.

Pickup is every other week as follows: Zone 1: Wednesday April 8th, Wednesday April 22nd Zone 2: Wednesday April 1st , Wednesday April 15th, and Wednesday April 29th Note: As of October 1st, single use plastic bag, polystyrene container and plastic straw use is prohibited in Little Silver. The Borough is giving away reusable bags at Borough Hall and in the Library. The Little Silver Fire Department and EMS are supporting this effort with a fund raiser, a reusable bag for a $5 donation. Support our volunteers and support our environment at the same time.

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Brush Pickup

Note: Starting January 2020 brush only can be put to the curb at any time from January through October. There will no longer be zones for brush placement or pick-up.

Gordon D. Donald, MD, FACS

Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH

Autism MVP Foundation’s Brewing Awareness.

Ticketing information and additional details, visit at www.autismmvp.org. @Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave, Lake Como Time: 1-4pm

CRYOTHERAPY ▲ SLIMMING TONING ▲ INFRARED SAUNA

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MONDAY, APRIL 27TH

Low Back Pain

Shade Tree Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

April 15, 2020 join the EFLS for their new scheduled date of EFLS Planting Seeds of Knowledge at the Navesink Country Club at 7pm. For more information, please visit efls.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS: May 15, 2020 for the 14th Two Rivers Relay for Life at RBR football field. Visit at www. relayforlife.org/tworiversnj.

Pet Corner

** At the time this magazine went to print, all event times and locations were accurate, but please check event websites for the most current information. Some events may have been postponed or canceled. **

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Calendar of Events April 2020

EVERY TUESDAY

Story Time with Ms. Val

@Little Silver Library Times: 9:30am (toddlers), 10:30am (babies), 1:30pm (preschool), 3:30pm (school age)

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Drop-In Homework Help

Red Bank Regional students, Thomas Feldkamp and Cooper Strauss are volunteering their time to assist middle school students with homework assignments. @Little Silver Library Time: 3-4pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST

April Fool’s Day

THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND

Municipal Court Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 9:30am

Planning Board Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 7pm

MONDAY, APRIL 6TH

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH

Passover Begins

SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH

Easter Sunday

TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH

Annual Meeting of the Little Silver Democratic Club @See www.littlesilverdems.org Time: 7-9pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH

Tax Day

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH

Municipal Court Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 9:30am

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MONDAY, APRIL 20TH

Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm

Recreation Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST

Recreation Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22ND

Environmental Commission Meeting @Borough Hall

Time: 7pm

Earth Day FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH

Arbor Day

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH

Buc Backer Foundation’s Cornhole Tournament @Red Bank Elks, 40 W Front St, Red Bank Time: 11am

26th Annual MSPCA DogWalk and Pet Fair @Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft Time: 10am

Important Trash and Recycling Information for All Residents Bulk collection is always your second pickup of the week and includes furniture and carpeting. No more than three items can be placed at the curb per pickup and must be placed to the curb the night before, along with any regular trash. No appliances, electronics or construction material permitted. No more than three items per week.

Pickup is every week as follows: Zone 1: Monday and Thursday Zone 2: Tuesday and Friday

Single-Stream Recycling

Bottles, cans, plastic, newspaper, small cardboard and mixed paper can all be placed in the same container.

Cardboard that is too large for a container should be flattened, tied and placed next to the container.

Pickup is every other week as follows: Zone 1: Wednesday April 8th, Wednesday April 22nd Zone 2: Wednesday April 1st , Wednesday April 15th, and Wednesday April 29th Note: As of October 1st, single use plastic bag, polystyrene container and plastic straw use is prohibited in Little Silver. The Borough is giving away reusable bags at Borough Hall and in the Library. The Little Silver Fire Department and EMS are supporting this effort with a fund raiser, a reusable bag for a $5 donation. Support our volunteers and support our environment at the same time.

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Note: Starting January 2020 brush only can be put to the curb at any time from January through October. There will no longer be zones for brush placement or pick-up.

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Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH

Autism MVP Foundation’s Brewing Awareness.

Ticketing information and additional details, visit at www.autismmvp.org. @Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave, Lake Como Time: 1-4pm

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Low Back Pain

Shade Tree Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm

April 15, 2020 join the EFLS for their new scheduled date of EFLS Planting Seeds of Knowledge at the Navesink Country Club at 7pm. For more information, please visit efls.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS: May 15, 2020 for the 14th Two Rivers Relay for Life at RBR football field. Visit at www. relayforlife.org/tworiversnj.

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Expert Contributor

How Do Hot Trends Add Up For

Diet............................... THE KETO DIET As a diet that breaks down food portions to 75% fat, 5% carbs and 20% protein, can that much fat lead to heart health issues?

Good Heart Health?

Dr. Zukoff: “Focus on increasing unsaturated or ‘good’ fats and avoid large amounts of saturated and trans fats. Nuts, avocados, and other vegetables can boost your diet program and lead to reducing your risk factors for heart disease.”

B y Dav i d Z u ko f f , M . D . , B o a r d C e rt i f i e d i n C a r d i o va s c u l a r D i s e a s e , H a c k e n s a c k M e r i d i a n H e a lt h , R i v e rv i e w M e d i c a l C e n t e r

Workout..................................

Workout .................................. HIIT

Heart Health

OR HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

Is giving 100% effort for 15 – 30 seconds and then resting for 60 seconds the optimal workout equation?

Dr. Zukoff:“If HIIT or intense workouts are new to you, ease into it and be sure to get your cardiologist’s approval before starting. While being active is important to your heart health, studies show that strenuous exercise may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke if you are diagnosed with heart disease.”

Breath.....................

By The Numbers LDL

Good: Less than 100 High: 160+ A high LDL means more plaque buildup and greater risk of heart attack or stroke.

HDL

Good: 60+ Low: Less than 40 HDL takes excess cholesterol back to the liver to be removed.

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MINDFUL BREATHING

Mindful breathing focuses your attention on breathing, the inhale and exhale, for 15 minutes daily. How can something as simple as breathing be good for your heart health?

BLOOD PRESSURE (BP)

Good: 91 to 119 over 61 to 79 High: 120 to 129 over 80 or more The more blood pumped and the narrower your arteries, the higher your BP.

prom special • Hair and Makeup $135

Dr. Zukoff: “This simple form of meditation has many health benefits, such as lowering your stress level and blood pressure. It can help to regulate your body’s reaction to stress and fatigue. Mindful breathing has also been shown to lower your risk of depression and burnout.”

RESTING HEART RATE

Take Five and Stay Alive

Good: 60-100 beats per minute* Your resting heart rate lowers as your heart becomes stronger from exercising. *10 years or older

Are you at risk for heart disease? Visit HMHHASHEART.COM to complete an online Heart Health Risk Assessment.

Little Silver Neighbors

April 2020

31 Church St. Little Silver, NJ 07739 • (732) 450-0555 salonjenaenj.com salonjenaenj facebook.com/SalonJenaeNJ

19

Expert Contributor

How Do Hot Trends Add Up For

Diet............................... THE KETO DIET As a diet that breaks down food portions to 75% fat, 5% carbs and 20% protein, can that much fat lead to heart health issues?

Good Heart Health?

Dr. Zukoff: “Focus on increasing unsaturated or ‘good’ fats and avoid large amounts of saturated and trans fats. Nuts, avocados, and other vegetables can boost your diet program and lead to reducing your risk factors for heart disease.”

B y Dav i d Z u ko f f , M . D . , B o a r d C e rt i f i e d i n C a r d i o va s c u l a r D i s e a s e , H a c k e n s a c k M e r i d i a n H e a lt h , R i v e rv i e w M e d i c a l C e n t e r

Workout..................................

Workout .................................. HIIT

Heart Health

OR HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING

Is giving 100% effort for 15 – 30 seconds and then resting for 60 seconds the optimal workout equation?

Dr. Zukoff:“If HIIT or intense workouts are new to you, ease into it and be sure to get your cardiologist’s approval before starting. While being active is important to your heart health, studies show that strenuous exercise may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke if you are diagnosed with heart disease.”

Breath.....................

By The Numbers LDL

Good: Less than 100 High: 160+ A high LDL means more plaque buildup and greater risk of heart attack or stroke.

HDL

Good: 60+ Low: Less than 40 HDL takes excess cholesterol back to the liver to be removed.

18

MINDFUL BREATHING

Mindful breathing focuses your attention on breathing, the inhale and exhale, for 15 minutes daily. How can something as simple as breathing be good for your heart health?

BLOOD PRESSURE (BP)

Good: 91 to 119 over 61 to 79 High: 120 to 129 over 80 or more The more blood pumped and the narrower your arteries, the higher your BP.

prom special • Hair and Makeup $135

Dr. Zukoff: “This simple form of meditation has many health benefits, such as lowering your stress level and blood pressure. It can help to regulate your body’s reaction to stress and fatigue. Mindful breathing has also been shown to lower your risk of depression and burnout.”

RESTING HEART RATE

Take Five and Stay Alive

Good: 60-100 beats per minute* Your resting heart rate lowers as your heart becomes stronger from exercising. *10 years or older

Are you at risk for heart disease? Visit HMHHASHEART.COM to complete an online Heart Health Risk Assessment.

Little Silver Neighbors

April 2020

31 Church St. Little Silver, NJ 07739 • (732) 450-0555 salonjenaenj.com salonjenaenj facebook.com/SalonJenaeNJ

19

Education

Right to The Source

Creating a Haven for the Students of RBR

By A l l i s o n Me r c h a n t

AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MILLENNIUM, it was

not only a new century but a time where new changes and challenges became addressed in different ways. The student assistance counselor at Red Bank Regional high school recognized an overwhelming influx of students approaching with social emotional issues. Determined to make a positive impact on the students and create an environment that encompasses all of their needs, she began the school-based Youth Services Program, The Source. Her name was Risa Clay.

“The mission of The Source is to remove all obstacles that impede success in our young people,” explained Suzanne Keller, the Source Supervisor.

“She [Clay] wrote a grant to start a program so that we could hire additional counselors to meet the needs of the student’s emotional needs that are in the building. That’s how it got started. It has evolved since then into so much more than that.”

Last month at Oyster Point in Shrewsbury, the organization celebrated 20 years of these counselors working alongside students. The event served a dual purpose, honoring the original founder and students that might have benefited from the services 20 years ago while continuing to raise funds for the future of The Source.

This fundraiser, as well as all others with The Source, support different programs and initiatives that the organization runs throughout the year.

“We have an encouraging program where we run during the third marking period,” Keller said. “If students receive two or more A’s on their report card third marking period, they can select different gifts that we have in separate categories. If you get between two to three A’s, you might get a $25 gift card. If you get between four and six A’s, then you get a $50 gift card. If you get between seven and eight A’s, you can get a flat-screen tv or a computer for college. We even have JBL speakers, which are very popular right now.

Maybe even an Amazon Alexa.”

The logic behind the program is that students

typically get tired by the third marking period.

Depending on the holiday breaks, it can be the longest stretch of time during the school year. The Source wants to create the incentive to not only continue but to strive for excellence and enthusiasm in scholarly pursuits. The money raised pays for the gifts as well as a dinner at the close of the marking period where the students receive their gifts.

“We also have a tutoring program in the community at Lunch Break. We collaborate with Lunch Break on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm. We hire teachers and students can just walk over there to get help with their homework.”

Another program is open to all students but focuses on the underserved population. The Source offers preventive dental for students who are uninsured. This began March 21 in collaboration with Red Bank Smiles. They opened up their practice and ran a clinic to do exams and cleanings.

“They typically do that for us once every six months so that our students that do not have access to a dentist because of the expense can come in and at least get cleaning and an exam,” Keller explained. “If a student needs a higher level of care...by the money that we raise...we will help them out.”

“We have a food pantry for our students that are suffering from food insecurity. We have a stocked food pantry. I also purchase food cards to our local stores like Food Town so that they can go out and purchase their own food.”

These are just a small portion of what The Source offers students. In addition to supporting basic needs like food, clothing, dental and optical screenings, reproductive healthcare, there is a list if in office counseling provided. Educational and emotional support includes: Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Bi-lingual Counseling, Parenting education, Workshops and Presentations, Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention, Suicide Prevention Education, and

Pregnancy Prevention Education.

“We are doing a lot of educating. Educating the community, educating the students, educating the faculty,” Keller said. “We’ll bring in guest speakers.

For example, at the beginning of the year we showed a video called Angst, which we paid for. We showed that to the teachers and we showed it to the community.

Then we brought in another guest speaker, Janice Taylor. We collaborated with WEforum on how social media affects your mental health. We also did one at the Little Silver Women’s Club on anxiety.”

The Source receives referrals from many different avenues. The top referral source is the students themselves. Most will either walk into the program asking to speak to a counselor, refer a friend, or arrive with a friend. Teachers will refer students that see changes in the student’s behavior after working with them every day. Guidance counselors will suggest the Source when students confess to struggling in school or daily life. Parents might call in, either noticing a change or preemptively wanting to check on their child.

“I think that we need to have a place where students can go to talk to somebody about issues that are going on in their lives, that they feel comfortable, and that they feel respected,” Keller said. ”And that they know that they’re speaking to someone in a confidential environment without having someone to turn to. We’ve seen a lot of really sad stories when students don’t have anyone to talk to, they turn it inward, and that creates more depression and more anxiety. If they have at least one person in their life that they can talk to and process what’s going on in their life, then they can develop the coping skills that they need in order to have a healthier life.”

The Source also offers academic support like the Lunch Break tutoring mentioned above. It provides Peer Tutoring, Community Tutoring, SAT Prep Class for juniors and seniors, Encourage an “A” Program hosted 3rd marking period, and scholarship opportunities.

“We also offer a Summer Slam program for

incoming freshmen,” Keller said. “We do that every summer. It’s a four-week summer program. Students come Monday through Thursday from 8am-1pm. It gives students the opportunity to really see the high school and get to know some of their teachers. Also, teachers meet the students from the other districts that are coming here to get them acclimated to the school before they start in September.”

One of the misconceptions of RBR is the kind of diversity the school holds, in relation to its location. It is not only racially but socio-economically diverse, deriving from students coming from approximately 21 different sending districts.

The school itself holds many academies including the Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPA), the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT), the Academy of Engineering (AOE), the Academy of Finance (AOF), and the Academy of Early Childhood Education (AoECE).

“The reason that this school is so important is that we meet the needs of all different students coming to RBR,” Keller said. “For example, 36 percent of our population is Latino, 30 percent of our population has free and reduced lunch.

Although we see all students for mental health, we see predominantly a population that can’t afford mental services but can come down to The Source and receive these services free of charge.”

The Source’s next endeavor is renovating the department to continue meeting the needs of its students. All fundraising efforts contribute to the longevity of the organization. Most of The Source is staff of RBR. They are all licensed clinical social workers, LPC’s, or LAC’s. The staff includes Stacy Liss, LCSW Clinical Supervisor, Marisol Mondaca, LPC, LCADC Bi-lingual Clinician, Rebecca Stevenson, LCSW, Matthew Checinski, LPC, Kelly Boyer, Special Events Manager, Joe Cerbone, Academic Specialist, and Linda Schiafone, Secretary.

Boyer is the only staff member works directly for The Source foundation and helps with all the fundraising. Two to three interns are hired each year, usually from surrounding colleges like Rutgers University, Monmouth University, Kean University, and Georgia Court University. These students are overseen by Liss.

Supervisors run the different groups formed by the RBR for productivity and inclusivity. Mondaca runs the dreamers group, many of the student members are DACA students yet it is not a requirement to join. Other groups include an LGBTQA group, boys to men group and a relationship group.

“One of the things is that people think The Source is only for a certain segment of the population,” Keller explained. “One of the things that people really need to know is that we are here for all the students not just a certain segment of the population. If a parent has any concerns about their child, they can give us a call here at The Source. They can talk to us about it on the phone, their child doesn’t even have to have services here. We can talk them through whatever questions they may have regarding their child’s mental health, emotional well-being. We can even make referrals for them if that’s what they’re interested in.”

“Our inspiration is definitely the success of the students that we see down here in The Source,” Keller admitted. “Especially when they write to us, they shoot us an email and they say, ‘if it wasn’t for The Source, I don’t think I would have made it.’ The students themselves are our inspiration. Watching them grow even at times when they can’t fix some of the issues that they have, just learning how to deal with the issues and be able to move, use their own strengths to move on. We’re a very strength-based program. We focus on a student’s strength and we work with them in order for them to be able to achieve their goals.”

Education of Tomorrow

Little Silver Neighbors will be a Back to School issue and we want you to participate. We are looking for any young creative writers and artists. Residents of town are encouraged to submit ideas, spotlight nominations, or event features in relation to the wonderful Little Silver School District. Deadline for submission will be July 1, 2020. Please contact Content Coordinator Allison Merchant for more details at amerchant@bestversionmedia.com.

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• Custom Renovation • Additions

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Service you deserve

Little Silver Neighbors

Future’s so bright, we’re wearing shades.

B y L S N Te a m

April 2020

When you enter a community managed

by East Coast-Ideal Management you will notice the carefully tended grounds, the pristine streets and the beautifully maintained buildings. It is abundantly evident that the property is thriving and is in capable hands.

21

Education

Right to The Source

Creating a Haven for the Students of RBR

By A l l i s o n Me r c h a n t

AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MILLENNIUM, it was

not only a new century but a time where new changes and challenges became addressed in different ways. The student assistance counselor at Red Bank Regional high school recognized an overwhelming influx of students approaching with social emotional issues. Determined to make a positive impact on the students and create an environment that encompasses all of their needs, she began the school-based Youth Services Program, The Source. Her name was Risa Clay.

“The mission of The Source is to remove all obstacles that impede success in our young people,” explained Suzanne Keller, the Source Supervisor.

“She [Clay] wrote a grant to start a program so that we could hire additional counselors to meet the needs of the student’s emotional needs that are in the building. That’s how it got started. It has evolved since then into so much more than that.”

Last month at Oyster Point in Shrewsbury, the organization celebrated 20 years of these counselors working alongside students. The event served a dual purpose, honoring the original founder and students that might have benefited from the services 20 years ago while continuing to raise funds for the future of The Source.

This fundraiser, as well as all others with The Source, support different programs and initiatives that the organization runs throughout the year.

“We have an encouraging program where we run during the third marking period,” Keller said. “If students receive two or more A’s on their report card third marking period, they can select different gifts that we have in separate categories. If you get between two to three A’s, you might get a $25 gift card. If you get between four and six A’s, then you get a $50 gift card. If you get between seven and eight A’s, you can get a flat-screen tv or a computer for college. We even have JBL speakers, which are very popular right now.

Maybe even an Amazon Alexa.”

The logic behind the program is that students

typically get tired by the third marking period.

Depending on the holiday breaks, it can be the longest stretch of time during the school year. The Source wants to create the incentive to not only continue but to strive for excellence and enthusiasm in scholarly pursuits. The money raised pays for the gifts as well as a dinner at the close of the marking period where the students receive their gifts.

“We also have a tutoring program in the community at Lunch Break. We collaborate with Lunch Break on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm. We hire teachers and students can just walk over there to get help with their homework.”

Another program is open to all students but focuses on the underserved population. The Source offers preventive dental for students who are uninsured. This began March 21 in collaboration with Red Bank Smiles. They opened up their practice and ran a clinic to do exams and cleanings.

“They typically do that for us once every six months so that our students that do not have access to a dentist because of the expense can come in and at least get cleaning and an exam,” Keller explained. “If a student needs a higher level of care...by the money that we raise...we will help them out.”

“We have a food pantry for our students that are suffering from food insecurity. We have a stocked food pantry. I also purchase food cards to our local stores like Food Town so that they can go out and purchase their own food.”

These are just a small portion of what The Source offers students. In addition to supporting basic needs like food, clothing, dental and optical screenings, reproductive healthcare, there is a list if in office counseling provided. Educational and emotional support includes: Individual, Group and Family Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Bi-lingual Counseling, Parenting education, Workshops and Presentations, Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention, Suicide Prevention Education, and

Pregnancy Prevention Education.

“We are doing a lot of educating. Educating the community, educating the students, educating the faculty,” Keller said. “We’ll bring in guest speakers.

For example, at the beginning of the year we showed a video called Angst, which we paid for. We showed that to the teachers and we showed it to the community.

Then we brought in another guest speaker, Janice Taylor. We collaborated with WEforum on how social media affects your mental health. We also did one at the Little Silver Women’s Club on anxiety.”

The Source receives referrals from many different avenues. The top referral source is the students themselves. Most will either walk into the program asking to speak to a counselor, refer a friend, or arrive with a friend. Teachers will refer students that see changes in the student’s behavior after working with them every day. Guidance counselors will suggest the Source when students confess to struggling in school or daily life. Parents might call in, either noticing a change or preemptively wanting to check on their child.

“I think that we need to have a place where students can go to talk to somebody about issues that are going on in their lives, that they feel comfortable, and that they feel respected,” Keller said. ”And that they know that they’re speaking to someone in a confidential environment without having someone to turn to. We’ve seen a lot of really sad stories when students don’t have anyone to talk to, they turn it inward, and that creates more depression and more anxiety. If they have at least one person in their life that they can talk to and process what’s going on in their life, then they can develop the coping skills that they need in order to have a healthier life.”

The Source also offers academic support like the Lunch Break tutoring mentioned above. It provides Peer Tutoring, Community Tutoring, SAT Prep Class for juniors and seniors, Encourage an “A” Program hosted 3rd marking period, and scholarship opportunities.

“We also offer a Summer Slam program for

incoming freshmen,” Keller said. “We do that every summer. It’s a four-week summer program. Students come Monday through Thursday from 8am-1pm. It gives students the opportunity to really see the high school and get to know some of their teachers. Also, teachers meet the students from the other districts that are coming here to get them acclimated to the school before they start in September.”

One of the misconceptions of RBR is the kind of diversity the school holds, in relation to its location. It is not only racially but socio-economically diverse, deriving from students coming from approximately 21 different sending districts.

The school itself holds many academies including the Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPA), the Academy of Information Technology (AOIT), the Academy of Engineering (AOE), the Academy of Finance (AOF), and the Academy of Early Childhood Education (AoECE).

“The reason that this school is so important is that we meet the needs of all different students coming to RBR,” Keller said. “For example, 36 percent of our population is Latino, 30 percent of our population has free and reduced lunch.

Although we see all students for mental health, we see predominantly a population that can’t afford mental services but can come down to The Source and receive these services free of charge.”

The Source’s next endeavor is renovating the department to continue meeting the needs of its students. All fundraising efforts contribute to the longevity of the organization. Most of The Source is staff of RBR. They are all licensed clinical social workers, LPC’s, or LAC’s. The staff includes Stacy Liss, LCSW Clinical Supervisor, Marisol Mondaca, LPC, LCADC Bi-lingual Clinician, Rebecca Stevenson, LCSW, Matthew Checinski, LPC, Kelly Boyer, Special Events Manager, Joe Cerbone, Academic Specialist, and Linda Schiafone, Secretary.

Boyer is the only staff member works directly for The Source foundation and helps with all the fundraising. Two to three interns are hired each year, usually from surrounding colleges like Rutgers University, Monmouth University, Kean University, and Georgia Court University. These students are overseen by Liss.

Supervisors run the different groups formed by the RBR for productivity and inclusivity. Mondaca runs the dreamers group, many of the student members are DACA students yet it is not a requirement to join. Other groups include an LGBTQA group, boys to men group and a relationship group.

“One of the things is that people think The Source is only for a certain segment of the population,” Keller explained. “One of the things that people really need to know is that we are here for all the students not just a certain segment of the population. If a parent has any concerns about their child, they can give us a call here at The Source. They can talk to us about it on the phone, their child doesn’t even have to have services here. We can talk them through whatever questions they may have regarding their child’s mental health, emotional well-being. We can even make referrals for them if that’s what they’re interested in.”

“Our inspiration is definitely the success of the students that we see down here in The Source,” Keller admitted. “Especially when they write to us, they shoot us an email and they say, ‘if it wasn’t for The Source, I don’t think I would have made it.’ The students themselves are our inspiration. Watching them grow even at times when they can’t fix some of the issues that they have, just learning how to deal with the issues and be able to move, use their own strengths to move on. We’re a very strength-based program. We focus on a student’s strength and we work with them in order for them to be able to achieve their goals.”

Education of Tomorrow

Little Silver Neighbors will be a Back to School issue and we want you to participate. We are looking for any young creative writers and artists. Residents of town are encouraged to submit ideas, spotlight nominations, or event features in relation to the wonderful Little Silver School District. Deadline for submission will be July 1, 2020. Please contact Content Coordinator Allison Merchant for more details at amerchant@bestversionmedia.com.

Plan Now for Spring Construction

• Design • Build

• Custom Renovation • Additions

• Specialty Millwork

732-383-7711

#13VH04905000

SHOWROOM LOCATION 162 E. Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank, NJ 07701

• Construction Management

www.nardinicontracting.com

www.nardinicustom.com

ALLERGY & ASTHMA ASSOCIATES of Monmouth County HELPING YOU BREATHE EASY • Allergies • Asthma • Immune Deficiency • Sinus Conditions • Skin Disorders 20

East Coast - Ideal Property Management

Dr. Tina Zecca 200 White Road Suite 205 Little Silver NJ 07739 (732) 741-8222 drzeccasoffice@comcast.net www.monmouthallergy.com

www.ECIpropertymanagement.com

Service you deserve

Little Silver Neighbors

Future’s so bright, we’re wearing shades.

B y L S N Te a m

April 2020

When you enter a community managed

by East Coast-Ideal Management you will notice the carefully tended grounds, the pristine streets and the beautifully maintained buildings. It is abundantly evident that the property is thriving and is in capable hands.

21

Charity Spotlight

Ready, Set,

Fight!

| By Allison Merchant

On the starting line where many Red Bank Buccaneers kicked off races and relays, running track and training hard, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 a different kind of relay will begin at 4pm. For its 14th year, the TWO RIVERS RELAY FOR LIFE will be hosted at Red Bank Regional high school.

“It really is a community event,” said Mark Mancuso, event lead. “Everybody unfortunately in some way or another, directly or indirectly has been touched by cancer. It’s a way for community members to gather together so those who are facing cancer can be supported. Those who have overcome cancer can be celebrated. If they have lost people due to cancer, it’s a way for them to remember and be with others who understand what that battle is about, what that loss means. I think some of the common misconception is the idea that because it’s an overnight event that you need to stay overnight. I think that’s important that they know they can stay anytime up to closing and if they’re going to stay later than that. We need to have them registered as an overnight team. That and the fact that I think most people don’t realize that a lot of organizations often do have teams or are willing to set up teams. If they haven’t had involvement now, they can kind of ask around the office, around the business, and find out what people know about it. There could already be individuals who set up teams, or maybe they want to get the ball rolling and set up a team of their own within their organization or their company.”

This year’s event will host an array of activities throughout it’s 24 hour run. One of these events includes the Luminary Ceremony. The ceremony is in remembrance of those who lost the battle to cancer and there will be luminary bags spread all around the track. Typically, up in the bleachers, there still is the word “hope.”

“That’s an opportunity to bring people back to remembering one of the core things that the Relay is about,” Mancuso said. “It’s about the remembrance, the celebrating and the fight back. Then we have our fight back ceremony as well, which

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we introduce a little bit of an idea of what’s going on and what can be done, and ways people can fight back. Then we typically have the individuals come up and share how they plan to, beyond just the event itself, fight back. It’s usually people talking about issues with their family and how they want to fight it.”

“For example, if they have someone in the family who smokes, getting them to quit, or they have someone who’s older, making sure they do their screening. To make sure that they hopefully don’t have cancer or if they do, to catch it early enough where it can be treated because most things can be treated if they’re caught early enough.”

Some other events that will be at the Relay include a donut eating contest, sunrise yoga, and morning workouts involving mixed martial arts and high intensity interval workout. People are given the opportunity to either ease yourself into the day or just get yourself pumped up and ready to keep going.

“There are other things that have been started since we started 13 years ago,” Mancuso said. “This will be the 14th year that it has been established as well and they’re all great causes, worthy causes. It tends to dilute the availability. I think we have those who have been involved with this activity with this particular event who remain.”

Mancuso explained that donations don’t always need to be in the form of dollars. Every little bit helps whether it is additional food for the survivor dinner or items for take home bags and gift baskets. The bags and gift baskets are raffled off during the survivor dinner. Volunteers are always needed to help out in the event, particularly in the beginning with registration and set up.

“It’s the largest charity fundraiser in the world and the signature event for the American Cancer Society,” Mancuso said. “All the funds that are gathered are used to support cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services for the community.”

Though it has been hosted at RBR, the Relay may rotate in the future as far as hosts. The football field might be under construction next year. Mancuso expressed the hope to expand hosting to the other members of the Two River Community. This could provide an opportunity for some of the lesser represented communities to participate.

“The best thing to do is to go to the website, which is www.relayforlife.org/ tworiversnj, and that’ll bring us specifically to the Two Rivers event,” Mancuso said.

“From there they can choose to just donate to a team if they wish, they can join a team, or start a team. Whatever their level of involvement that they’re comfortable with. The other thing is even though it’s an overnight event, no one is required to stay overnight. A lot of times people will form teams and want to stay over. We are definitely happy to have people come share time with us. Then at the eleven o’clock or so time-frame after our Luminary and Fightback ceremonies when we kind of close up the gates and just stay with our overnighters, they’re welcome to go home and sleep in the comfort of their bed. Definitely the rest of us will be walking around the track and having fun.”

“If they have been involved with the event, I think they understand just how inspiring as well as fun that it is. If they’re not familiar with it, they should just stop by even if they can just come by for an hour or so and see what’s going on. I feel the community that gets involved, I think that they’ll want to either stick around or become more involved in the future.””

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On the starting line where many Red Bank Buccaneers kicked off races and relays, running track and training hard, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 a different kind of relay will begin at 4pm. For its 14th year, the TWO RIVERS RELAY FOR LIFE will be hosted at Red Bank Regional high school.

“It really is a community event,” said Mark Mancuso, event lead. “Everybody unfortunately in some way or another, directly or indirectly has been touched by cancer. It’s a way for community members to gather together so those who are facing cancer can be supported. Those who have overcome cancer can be celebrated. If they have lost people due to cancer, it’s a way for them to remember and be with others who understand what that battle is about, what that loss means. I think some of the common misconception is the idea that because it’s an overnight event that you need to stay overnight. I think that’s important that they know they can stay anytime up to closing and if they’re going to stay later than that. We need to have them registered as an overnight team. That and the fact that I think most people don’t realize that a lot of organizations often do have teams or are willing to set up teams. If they haven’t had involvement now, they can kind of ask around the office, around the business, and find out what people know about it. There could already be individuals who set up teams, or maybe they want to get the ball rolling and set up a team of their own within their organization or their company.”

This year’s event will host an array of activities throughout it’s 24 hour run. One of these events includes the Luminary Ceremony. The ceremony is in remembrance of those who lost the battle to cancer and there will be luminary bags spread all around the track. Typically, up in the bleachers, there still is the word “hope.”

“That’s an opportunity to bring people back to remembering one of the core things that the Relay is about,” Mancuso said. “It’s about the remembrance, the celebrating and the fight back. Then we have our fight back ceremony as well, which

LAWN AND TREE CARE SPECIALISTS professional service, amazing results

we introduce a little bit of an idea of what’s going on and what can be done, and ways people can fight back. Then we typically have the individuals come up and share how they plan to, beyond just the event itself, fight back. It’s usually people talking about issues with their family and how they want to fight it.”

“For example, if they have someone in the family who smokes, getting them to quit, or they have someone who’s older, making sure they do their screening. To make sure that they hopefully don’t have cancer or if they do, to catch it early enough where it can be treated because most things can be treated if they’re caught early enough.”

Some other events that will be at the Relay include a donut eating contest, sunrise yoga, and morning workouts involving mixed martial arts and high intensity interval workout. People are given the opportunity to either ease yourself into the day or just get yourself pumped up and ready to keep going.

“There are other things that have been started since we started 13 years ago,” Mancuso said. “This will be the 14th year that it has been established as well and they’re all great causes, worthy causes. It tends to dilute the availability. I think we have those who have been involved with this activity with this particular event who remain.”

Mancuso explained that donations don’t always need to be in the form of dollars. Every little bit helps whether it is additional food for the survivor dinner or items for take home bags and gift baskets. The bags and gift baskets are raffled off during the survivor dinner. Volunteers are always needed to help out in the event, particularly in the beginning with registration and set up.

“It’s the largest charity fundraiser in the world and the signature event for the American Cancer Society,” Mancuso said. “All the funds that are gathered are used to support cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient services for the community.”

Though it has been hosted at RBR, the Relay may rotate in the future as far as hosts. The football field might be under construction next year. Mancuso expressed the hope to expand hosting to the other members of the Two River Community. This could provide an opportunity for some of the lesser represented communities to participate.

“The best thing to do is to go to the website, which is www.relayforlife.org/ tworiversnj, and that’ll bring us specifically to the Two Rivers event,” Mancuso said.

“From there they can choose to just donate to a team if they wish, they can join a team, or start a team. Whatever their level of involvement that they’re comfortable with. The other thing is even though it’s an overnight event, no one is required to stay overnight. A lot of times people will form teams and want to stay over. We are definitely happy to have people come share time with us. Then at the eleven o’clock or so time-frame after our Luminary and Fightback ceremonies when we kind of close up the gates and just stay with our overnighters, they’re welcome to go home and sleep in the comfort of their bed. Definitely the rest of us will be walking around the track and having fun.”

“If they have been involved with the event, I think they understand just how inspiring as well as fun that it is. If they’re not familiar with it, they should just stop by even if they can just come by for an hour or so and see what’s going on. I feel the community that gets involved, I think that they’ll want to either stick around or become more involved in the future.””

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Around Town

THE VINTAGE BASE BALL game will be a rematch between the Monmouth Furnace and New York Mutuals, played by 1864 rules.

If it is anything like last year, it will be a thrilling game. And yes, in 1864, “Base Ball” was two words.

Busy 2020 Schedule for Parker Homestead-1665 B y K e i t h We l l s Ph oto s C o u rt e s y o f Pa rk e r H o m e s t e a d

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hree hundred fifty years ago when the Peter Parker family moved to what is now Little Silver, their nearest neighbor was miles away and Rumson Road was only a Native American path through the woods. Peter and his family settled in and built a small, one room cabin. Eight generations of descendants added on to that house, built barns, and farmed the 200-acre property. What remains is one of the oldest houses in New Jersey, three barns, a pond, and twelve acres. In 1995, it was bequeathed by Julia Parker to the Borough of Little Silver for historic and educational purposes. In 2012 a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation, THE PARKER HOMESTEAD-1665 INC., was formed to raise money for the restoration and manage the public use of the unique property. In 2014, a long-term lease was signed with the Borough.

The busy 2020 season will start with an Open House and guided tours on Sunday, April 26 from 1-4pm. This opening day will feature a special History in the Barn presentation from 2-3pm about the treasures found under the kitchen floor when it was removed for repair in 2019. Many of these rare items will also be on display.

The Parker Homestead will then be open for public tours every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm, until December 13. Other special events include Weekend in Old Monmouth (May 2-3), Two River Ramble music festival (May 8), 1864 Vintage Base Ball game (Sept 12), Classic Car Show (Sept 20), Fall Harvest Festival (Oct 18), and Holiday Open House (Dec 13).

THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW, organized by the Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County (AMCOMC), will display nearly one hundred vehicles ranging from the early 1900s to the present. This is always a special event open to anyone with a vehicle they would like to display.

THE FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL will celebrate Julia Parker’s 121 birthday. There will be a History in the Barn presentation The History of Little Silver as told by Miss Julia Parker, which was filmed in 1989 and recently restored.

THE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE will be our final event in 2020 and, as in the past, will feature music by the Embury United Methodist Church Carolers and holiday decorations by the Little Silver Garden Club.

This spring we have made much needed repairs to the 1740 stone foundation. This will be largely paid for by a grant from Monmouth County Historical Commission. The next project is restoration and painting of the exterior. This work will be done and partially donated by John Parker of JP Interiors in Middletown, a specialist in historic property painting. Look for a community fundraiser in the fall to help support this restoration work.

All these events are free to the public, funded by donations and grants. Finally, thank you to the Borough of Little Silver, our dedicated volunteers and especially the families of Little Silver and neighboring towns who enjoy getting their hands dirty whenever help is needed. You can find more detail on the events and follow the progress of the restoration projects on Facebook and www.Parkerhomestead-1665.org.

55 N GILBERT ST SUITE 1101 | TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701

An Excerpt from My Old Friend B y Jus ti n C a mpa n a

7 | MIKE He locked his car and headed inside, marching upstairs immediately. Mike heard the creak of the door above him from the living room before it was completely closed, leaving no other trace of noise behind it.

Mike lifted himself off the couch before changing his mind and sitting back down. His mother, who sat next to him, knew exactly what he wanted. “He’s not coming down, honey.”

Mike sighed. “He never does.”

“Do you want me to talk to him for you?”

Mike shook his head. “That won’t work.”

His mother looked at the ceiling, sighing along with her son. “You’re probably right.” Her blank expression filled with disappointment and sadness matched Mike’s perfectly. She sat and stared until it became too much for her to handle.

She wasn’t going to watch her son wallow in pain anymore. She stood from the couch again and began walking up the stairs, ignoring her son’s protest.

Mike cursed under his breath. Looking upstairs wasn’t going to help much, now that the door opened and slammed again.

He didn’t even want to hear it happening, another night of his parents screaming at each other over the littlest of things, but it was to happen. One more night of him facing the fact that his dad would be sleeping on the couch while his mother stays in her mood for the rest of the night.

Ever since the move two years ago, Mike’s been hearing nothing but yelling, fighting, and cursing. He and James both had enough, yet only Mike wanted to do something about it. James never did anything. Not before the move, nor after.

He couldn’t stand James. If anything, Mike and James fought more than their parents, at least before the move. If it wasn’t for Patrick, Mike probably wouldn’t have had anyone by his side.

Sure enough, the screaming began.

“You’re never there for your sons!”

“It’s not my fault I’m so busy!”

“It doesn’t hurt to spend a little quality time with them!”

“What about you?”

“I’m always with them!”

Mike couldn’t hear it anymore. He knew his parents would know where he went.

This has happened many times before. Another night at Patrick’s.

“Man, that sucks,” Patrick laid out the sleeping bag for Mike. “You might as well live here.”

“If I could, I would,” Mike sighed. “You’re a way better brother than my own, and your mom seems to be easier to live with.”

“My life isn’t easy either buddy,” Patrick sat on his bed. “My dad’s not exactly great either, you know.”

Mike laughed. “He’s still better than mine, I’m sure.”

“True,” Patrick laughed along. “But he’s not the most enthusiastic whenever you stay over.”

“Why do you let me stay then?”

“Because I want you to.” Patrick looked at his friend and watched the unneeded guilt consume him. “Look. Who cares what my dad thinks? He doesn’t matter.”

“I wish it was just us sometimes,” Mike looked down.

“Don’t let James hear that,” Patrick laughed, but quickly stopped when Mike didn’t seem to be responding. It was time to be serious. “Don’t worry about it Mike.

Everything will end soon.”

“Yeah, and it seems like my parents’ marriage will be doing that.”

“I don’t mean it like that.”

“I know,” Mike groaned. “I’m just sick of my whole family. I don’t want to be with them anymore.”

“Just be careful saying that,” Patrick warned. “You could lose them one day.”

“I wish I could, especially James.”

Patrick was getting annoyed and a little scared. “Don’t say that! Just try to be a little positive. Eighth grade is coming soon and then middle school ends. High school is supposedly better.”

“What does that have to do with anything?”

“Just try to look at the good things in life,” Patrick smiled. He noticed a small grin on Mike as well. That brought joy in Patrick. “Just know this. I’m by your side at least.”

My Old Friend is told in two different perspectives about a man named Patrick Egan who is a successful author, married, has a daughter, while one day he reads that Mike Fallon had escaped from jail after eleven years of being locked up due to an attempted murder. Now Patrick has paranoia that gets in the way of his whole life, knowing he has one objective now: He has to survive before everything gets out.

To read the beginning chapters, see the past October 2019 and January and February 2020 Editions of Little Silver Neighbors

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THE TWO RIVER RAMBLE music festival will include music by Tired Starlings, Regina Goldy, Audra Mariel, Renee Maskin, and Wishbone. There will also be an exhibit featuring photos by world famous photographer Danny Clinch. Bring your chairs and blankets and join us on the lawn. A food truck will be on-site.

Around Town

THE VINTAGE BASE BALL game will be a rematch between the Monmouth Furnace and New York Mutuals, played by 1864 rules.

If it is anything like last year, it will be a thrilling game. And yes, in 1864, “Base Ball” was two words.

Busy 2020 Schedule for Parker Homestead-1665 B y K e i t h We l l s Ph oto s C o u rt e s y o f Pa rk e r H o m e s t e a d

T

hree hundred fifty years ago when the Peter Parker family moved to what is now Little Silver, their nearest neighbor was miles away and Rumson Road was only a Native American path through the woods. Peter and his family settled in and built a small, one room cabin. Eight generations of descendants added on to that house, built barns, and farmed the 200-acre property. What remains is one of the oldest houses in New Jersey, three barns, a pond, and twelve acres. In 1995, it was bequeathed by Julia Parker to the Borough of Little Silver for historic and educational purposes. In 2012 a not-for-profit 501c3 corporation, THE PARKER HOMESTEAD-1665 INC., was formed to raise money for the restoration and manage the public use of the unique property. In 2014, a long-term lease was signed with the Borough.

The busy 2020 season will start with an Open House and guided tours on Sunday, April 26 from 1-4pm. This opening day will feature a special History in the Barn presentation from 2-3pm about the treasures found under the kitchen floor when it was removed for repair in 2019. Many of these rare items will also be on display.

The Parker Homestead will then be open for public tours every Sunday afternoon, 1-4pm, until December 13. Other special events include Weekend in Old Monmouth (May 2-3), Two River Ramble music festival (May 8), 1864 Vintage Base Ball game (Sept 12), Classic Car Show (Sept 20), Fall Harvest Festival (Oct 18), and Holiday Open House (Dec 13).

THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW, organized by the Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County (AMCOMC), will display nearly one hundred vehicles ranging from the early 1900s to the present. This is always a special event open to anyone with a vehicle they would like to display.

THE FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL will celebrate Julia Parker’s 121 birthday. There will be a History in the Barn presentation The History of Little Silver as told by Miss Julia Parker, which was filmed in 1989 and recently restored.

THE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE will be our final event in 2020 and, as in the past, will feature music by the Embury United Methodist Church Carolers and holiday decorations by the Little Silver Garden Club.

This spring we have made much needed repairs to the 1740 stone foundation. This will be largely paid for by a grant from Monmouth County Historical Commission. The next project is restoration and painting of the exterior. This work will be done and partially donated by John Parker of JP Interiors in Middletown, a specialist in historic property painting. Look for a community fundraiser in the fall to help support this restoration work.

All these events are free to the public, funded by donations and grants. Finally, thank you to the Borough of Little Silver, our dedicated volunteers and especially the families of Little Silver and neighboring towns who enjoy getting their hands dirty whenever help is needed. You can find more detail on the events and follow the progress of the restoration projects on Facebook and www.Parkerhomestead-1665.org.

55 N GILBERT ST SUITE 1101 | TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701

An Excerpt from My Old Friend B y Jus ti n C a mpa n a

7 | MIKE He locked his car and headed inside, marching upstairs immediately. Mike heard the creak of the door above him from the living room before it was completely closed, leaving no other trace of noise behind it.

Mike lifted himself off the couch before changing his mind and sitting back down. His mother, who sat next to him, knew exactly what he wanted. “He’s not coming down, honey.”

Mike sighed. “He never does.”

“Do you want me to talk to him for you?”

Mike shook his head. “That won’t work.”

His mother looked at the ceiling, sighing along with her son. “You’re probably right.” Her blank expression filled with disappointment and sadness matched Mike’s perfectly. She sat and stared until it became too much for her to handle.

She wasn’t going to watch her son wallow in pain anymore. She stood from the couch again and began walking up the stairs, ignoring her son’s protest.

Mike cursed under his breath. Looking upstairs wasn’t going to help much, now that the door opened and slammed again.

He didn’t even want to hear it happening, another night of his parents screaming at each other over the littlest of things, but it was to happen. One more night of him facing the fact that his dad would be sleeping on the couch while his mother stays in her mood for the rest of the night.

Ever since the move two years ago, Mike’s been hearing nothing but yelling, fighting, and cursing. He and James both had enough, yet only Mike wanted to do something about it. James never did anything. Not before the move, nor after.

He couldn’t stand James. If anything, Mike and James fought more than their parents, at least before the move. If it wasn’t for Patrick, Mike probably wouldn’t have had anyone by his side.

Sure enough, the screaming began.

“You’re never there for your sons!”

“It’s not my fault I’m so busy!”

“It doesn’t hurt to spend a little quality time with them!”

“What about you?”

“I’m always with them!”

Mike couldn’t hear it anymore. He knew his parents would know where he went.

This has happened many times before. Another night at Patrick’s.

“Man, that sucks,” Patrick laid out the sleeping bag for Mike. “You might as well live here.”

“If I could, I would,” Mike sighed. “You’re a way better brother than my own, and your mom seems to be easier to live with.”

“My life isn’t easy either buddy,” Patrick sat on his bed. “My dad’s not exactly great either, you know.”

Mike laughed. “He’s still better than mine, I’m sure.”

“True,” Patrick laughed along. “But he’s not the most enthusiastic whenever you stay over.”

“Why do you let me stay then?”

“Because I want you to.” Patrick looked at his friend and watched the unneeded guilt consume him. “Look. Who cares what my dad thinks? He doesn’t matter.”

“I wish it was just us sometimes,” Mike looked down.

“Don’t let James hear that,” Patrick laughed, but quickly stopped when Mike didn’t seem to be responding. It was time to be serious. “Don’t worry about it Mike.

Everything will end soon.”

“Yeah, and it seems like my parents’ marriage will be doing that.”

“I don’t mean it like that.”

“I know,” Mike groaned. “I’m just sick of my whole family. I don’t want to be with them anymore.”

“Just be careful saying that,” Patrick warned. “You could lose them one day.”

“I wish I could, especially James.”

Patrick was getting annoyed and a little scared. “Don’t say that! Just try to be a little positive. Eighth grade is coming soon and then middle school ends. High school is supposedly better.”

“What does that have to do with anything?”

“Just try to look at the good things in life,” Patrick smiled. He noticed a small grin on Mike as well. That brought joy in Patrick. “Just know this. I’m by your side at least.”

My Old Friend is told in two different perspectives about a man named Patrick Egan who is a successful author, married, has a daughter, while one day he reads that Mike Fallon had escaped from jail after eleven years of being locked up due to an attempted murder. Now Patrick has paranoia that gets in the way of his whole life, knowing he has one objective now: He has to survive before everything gets out.

To read the beginning chapters, see the past October 2019 and January and February 2020 Editions of Little Silver Neighbors

(732) 385-APEX(2739)

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THE TWO RIVER RAMBLE music festival will include music by Tired Starlings, Regina Goldy, Audra Mariel, Renee Maskin, and Wishbone. There will also be an exhibit featuring photos by world famous photographer Danny Clinch. Bring your chairs and blankets and join us on the lawn. A food truck will be on-site.

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RBR BUC Backer Foundation B y R B R B U C Bac k e r F o u n d at i o n FUNDRAISING Benefitting RBR BUC Backer Foundation, the Cornhole Tournament will be hosted at Red Bank Elks on Saturday, April 25. Check In begins at 11am, Bags fly at noon. There will be a cash bar and BBQ. Though no outside alcohol is allowed but the drink of the day will be Orange Crush!

Any questions, please contact Kevin White at (732) 621-0051 or njcornhole1@gmail.com.

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√ All leads on listings go directly to listing agent. √ An extremely competitive split with no miscellaneous fees.

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Little Silver Woman’s Club

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B y L i t t l e S i l v e r Wo m a n ’ s Club LITTLE SILVER WOMAN’S CLUB is colle cting gowns, cocktail dresses, evening accessories and evening shoes for the military again this year.

Little Silver Woman’s Club is looking for members to help us help those in need.

You do not have to live in Little Silver.

Contact: Kathy Doty (732) 842-8470

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RBR BUC Backer Foundation B y R B R B U C Bac k e r F o u n d at i o n FUNDRAISING Benefitting RBR BUC Backer Foundation, the Cornhole Tournament will be hosted at Red Bank Elks on Saturday, April 25. Check In begins at 11am, Bags fly at noon. There will be a cash bar and BBQ. Though no outside alcohol is allowed but the drink of the day will be Orange Crush!

Any questions, please contact Kevin White at (732) 621-0051 or njcornhole1@gmail.com.

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Autism MVP Foundation

Wedding Announcement

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√ No floor time.

√ Beautiful office in Little Silver.

THE AUTISM MVP FOUNDATION’S BREWING AWARENESS on April 26, 2020, located at Bar Anticipation from 1pm to 4pm.

There will be a band for live music and a silent auction with tons of great items for people to bid on and win. Ticketing information and additional details can be found at autismmvp.org.

√ All leads on listings go directly to listing agent. √ An extremely competitive split with no miscellaneous fees.

732.759.8787 | www.gannonholsey.com 350 Silverside Avenue | Little Silver | New Jersey | 07739

Little Silver Woman’s Club

This location is a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network

B y L i t t l e S i l v e r Wo m a n ’ s Club LITTLE SILVER WOMAN’S CLUB is colle cting gowns, cocktail dresses, evening accessories and evening shoes for the military again this year.

Little Silver Woman’s Club is looking for members to help us help those in need.

You do not have to live in Little Silver.

Contact: Kathy Doty (732) 842-8470

Orthopedic rehabilitation Balance retraining and fall risk prevention Joint replacement rehabilitation Sports Injuries Vestibular rehabilitation Neurological rehabilitation Osteoporosis exercise program Parkinson’s Disease exercise program Post-rehab fitness programs

nt of like to announce the engageme Little Silver Neighbors would g! din wed eo and their upcoming Kristy Chebuske and Mark Rom a. olin Car th May in Charleston, Sou The two will tie the knot this

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Little Silver Neighbors

April 2020

CELEBRATING

30

YEARS

Proudly healing the Little Silver Community, one joint at a time!

Promoting good health, healing, and prevention of re-injury for clients of all ages

1/8 mile south of the Little Silver railroad station 116 Oceanport Avenue, Little Silver

27

Neighbors

Little Silver 1747

D AV I D V. L O P E Z , M D Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, Inc. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, THE SETON HALL - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

FROM ACL RECONSTRUCTIONS TO MUSCLE-SPARING APPROACHES TO hip replacements, Dr. David V. Lopez of Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Specialists in Little Silver provides unparalleled services. With patients ranging from little league athletes to weekend warriors, he prides himself on utilizing minimally invasive surgeries to help speed recovery time for all of them.

An expert in sports medicine, Dr. Lopez has contributed articles to several top-tier medical journals and a book entitled Field Guide to Fracture Management. His dedication drives him to always stay up to date on the current trends and implements the most beneficial tools and techniques into his everyday practice.

200 White Road, Suite 101 Little Silver, NJ 07739 732-888-2100 • LopezOrtho.com NEW LOCATIONS: 77-55 Schanck Road Suite B-9 Freehold, NJ 07728 3840 Park Avenue Building A-Suite 101, Edison, NJ 08820