Neighbors
Little Silver An exclusive magazine serving the residents of Little Silver | MAY 2020
Come Sail
Away with
The Gavers
COVER PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE GAVER FAMILY
North Jersey Orthopaedic Group in LITTLE SILVER offers minimumally invasive non-surgical natural gel knee injections.
Letter From The Publisher
Neighbors
Little Silver
PUBLICATION TEAM
Publisher | Ryan Keating Content Coordinator | Allison Merchant Designer | Jackie Weir Content Assistant | ToniAnn Romeo
ADVERTISING Contact | Ryan Keating Email | rkeating@bestversionmedia.com Phone | (732) 691-2652
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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
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
• No down time or recovery time
December 5—January January 5—February February 5—March March 5—April April 5—May May 5—June
• Long lasting results • Quick and Easy in office procedures
June 5—July July 5—August August 5—September September 5—October October 5—November November 5— December
Welcome to the May edition of Little Silver Neighbors! I would like to take a moment and acknowledge my amazing Team: Allison, Jackie, ToniAnn and our photographers Avery and Erica. A round of applause for these amazing professionals, it is a privilege to know them. This publisher wants to start by expressing gratitude, to extend a huge Tsunami of appreciation and adulation for our business sponsors. I would like to dedicate this issue to our business sponsors for making this issue possible, even in a pandemic the businesses you will see in the ads want to let you know they are here now, and will be after we overcome the obstacles ahead. In this issue, we are proud to feature the Gaver Family. Thank you Gavers for your help supplying the cover and feature article photos to share your story with the community. We are excited to have your family be our May feature residents! Our Expert Contributors from Riverview Medical and Brown’s HVAC have some great topics this month for your reading! Keep an eye out for a submission from Tower Hill, and an article on the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County! Also, we have a new column by our very own ToniAnn Romeo for the music lovers in town. It is my most sincere hope that this issue of the magazine brings a smile or sense of solace to our readers as we brave the trying times at hand. We are in uncertain times, and I would like to cut my letter short this month. To end with a quote by someone who you may recognize and if not, it could be a great time to meet Fred Rogers, creator of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’� Until next time Neighbors!!
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
This location is a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network
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
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
Call for an appointment today! 732-758-0002 Little Silver Neighbors
May 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 3
North Jersey Orthopaedic Group in LITTLE SILVER offers minimumally invasive non-surgical natural gel knee injections.
Letter From The Publisher
Neighbors
Little Silver
PUBLICATION TEAM
Publisher | Ryan Keating Content Coordinator | Allison Merchant Designer | Jackie Weir 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
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
• No down time or recovery time
December 5—January January 5—February February 5—March March 5—April April 5—May May 5—June
• Long lasting results • Quick and Easy in office procedures
June 5—July July 5—August August 5—September September 5—October October 5—November November 5— December
Welcome to the May edition of Little Silver Neighbors! I would like to take a moment and acknowledge my amazing Team: Allison, Jackie, ToniAnn and our photographers Avery and Erica. A round of applause for these amazing professionals, it is a privilege to know them. This publisher wants to start by expressing gratitude, to extend a huge Tsunami of appreciation and adulation for our business sponsors. I would like to dedicate this issue to our business sponsors for making this issue possible, even in a pandemic the businesses you will see in the ads want to let you know they are here now, and will be after we overcome the obstacles ahead. In this issue, we are proud to feature the Gaver Family. Thank you Gavers for your help supplying the cover and feature article photos to share your story with the community. We are excited to have your family be our May feature residents! Our Expert Contributors from Riverview Medical and Brown’s HVAC have some great topics this month for your reading! Keep an eye out for a submission from Tower Hill, and an article on the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County! Also, we have a new column by our very own ToniAnn Romeo for the music lovers in town. It is my most sincere hope that this issue of the magazine brings a smile or sense of solace to our readers as we brave the trying times at hand. We are in uncertain times, and I would like to cut my letter short this month. To end with a quote by someone who you may recognize and if not, it could be a great time to meet Fred Rogers, creator of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’� Until next time Neighbors!!
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
This location is a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network
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
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
Call for an appointment today! 732-758-0002 Little Silver Neighbors
May 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 3
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
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.
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE & SURGERY
Salon Jenae SHARON NESBIHAL, Creative Director (732) 450-0555 • www.stevenjenaesalon.com
HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING
Brown’s HVAC DOUG BROWN, General Manager (732) 741-0694 • www.brownshc.com
NJ Ortho Group GORDON D. DONALD, MD Medical Director & Director of Spinal Surgery (732) 747-7110 • www.nj-ortho.com
PEDIATRIC DENTIST Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry, PC DR. SAFARI D.D.S. & DR. GUERRASIO D.M.D. Doctors / Practice Owners (732) 842-1155 atlanticpediatricdentistry.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
4
FULL SERVICE SALON
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
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver
OFFERING SERVICES IN
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Beata Advanced Aesthetics MAGDY NASRA, MD (732) 888-8255 mnasraoffice@gmail.com
MEDI ATI ON, COL L A BORATIV E D IVORCE , AR BI TR ATION & L ITIGATION
Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 www.gannonholsey.com
https://www.beataaesthetics.com/
THE BRENNAN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY
Financial Advisors/Wealth Management SEAN BRENNAN Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor (732) 936-3376 • sean.brennan@morganstanley.com
SICKLES MARKET
S I NCE 1908
PERFOMANCE TRAINING & FITNESS
Bottles by Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 852-5353 www.sicklesmarket.com
W W W.T C N J L AW. C O M
Apex Sports & Regenerative Medicine DR. DANIEL SAVARINO, DO, RMSK, Founder, Physician (732) 504-6915 www.apexsportsnj.com
SICKLES
Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 741-9563 www.sicklesmarket.com
145 Wyckoff Rd, Ste 104, Eatontown, NJ 07724 P: 732.696.2500 F: 732.696.2499
REGENERATIVE NON-SURGICAL SPORTS MEDICINE
Zephyr Performance Training Solutions (732) 389-8977 info@zptsolutions.com
Little Silver Neighbors
Y ou cant stop
May 2020
5
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
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.
ORTHOPEDIC SPINE CARE & SURGERY
Salon Jenae SHARON NESBIHAL, Creative Director (732) 450-0555 • www.stevenjenaesalon.com
HEATING, COOLING, & PLUMBING
Brown’s HVAC DOUG BROWN, General Manager (732) 741-0694 • www.brownshc.com
NJ Ortho Group GORDON D. DONALD, MD Medical Director & Director of Spinal Surgery (732) 747-7110 • www.nj-ortho.com
PEDIATRIC DENTIST Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry, PC DR. SAFARI D.D.S. & DR. GUERRASIO D.M.D. Doctors / Practice Owners (732) 842-1155 atlanticpediatricdentistry.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
4
FULL SERVICE SALON
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
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center DONNA SINGER, PT, MPA, Practice Owner/Director (732) 758-0002 • www.fyzical.com/little-silver
OFFERING SERVICES IN
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Beata Advanced Aesthetics MAGDY NASRA, MD (732) 888-8255 mnasraoffice@gmail.com
MEDI ATI ON, COL L A BORATIV E D IVORCE , AR BI TR ATION & L ITIGATION
Gannon Holsey Group PATRICIA G. HOLSEY, Broker/Owner (732) 759-8787 www.gannonholsey.com
https://www.beataaesthetics.com/
THE BRENNAN GROUP AT MORGAN STANLEY
Financial Advisors/Wealth Management SEAN BRENNAN Senior Vice President/Financial Advisor (732) 936-3376 • sean.brennan@morganstanley.com
SICKLES MARKET
S I NCE 1908
PERFOMANCE TRAINING & FITNESS
Bottles by Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 852-5353 www.sicklesmarket.com
W W W.T C N J L AW. C O M
Apex Sports & Regenerative Medicine DR. DANIEL SAVARINO, DO, RMSK, Founder, Physician (732) 504-6915 www.apexsportsnj.com
SICKLES
Sickles BOB SICKLES, OWNER (732) 741-9563 www.sicklesmarket.com
145 Wyckoff Rd, Ste 104, Eatontown, NJ 07724 P: 732.696.2500 F: 732.696.2499
REGENERATIVE NON-SURGICAL SPORTS MEDICINE
Zephyr Performance Training Solutions (732) 389-8977 info@zptsolutions.com
Little Silver Neighbors
Y ou cant stop
May 2020
5
Resident Feature
Come Sail Away with
The Gavers
“Savannah kind of wanted a break off from her sister a little bit. She always asked to start horseback riding, so we decided that she could start that fall and that’s really become one of her favorite activities at this point, riding horse. She’s up at the barn two or three times a week doing that and learning lessons.” The Gaver family remains involved in the community despite their busy schedules. Natalie participates in the local program Girls on the By Allison Merchant Photos Courtesy of the Gaver Family
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e are facing an unconventional time where being trapped in a confined space with your immediate family seems forced and not always ideal. Yet three years ago, the Gaver family took a unique opportunity and embraced a similar situation as an adventure, only their space was a sailboat. “We took a year off and sailed down the US Intracoastal Waterway, across to the Bahamas, and then back as far north as Nantucket,” said Becky Gaver. “The experience taught us the value of working together as a family, whether embarking on a homeschooling curriculum for the first time, or long offshore passages that required everyone’s help.” In 2017 the Gavers didn’t just stay on the water and when they weren’t navigating the seas, they were exploring new places and meeting new people. “It also taught us the value of personal relationships,” Becky added. “The boat was the vehicle to meet more and more interesting people doing interesting things with their time on this earth. If there is a motto we live by, it is to invest in filling our lives with experiences and relationships.” “The adventure itself tested us in so many ways,” said Chris Gaver. “Simply put, a once in a lifetime experience that opened our eyes to opportunities to continue to create once in a lifetime experiences. The opportunity, for nine months, to be less than 43 feet away from your spouse and two daughters is an experience that I’ll never forget. We only have our kids living with us for a brief time, so having that opportunity to wake up every day and know we were going to spend the day together learning or experiencing something new was amazing.” The family, Becky, Chris, Natalie, and Savannah, started in Annapolis, MD in November and sailed down the Intracoastal Waterway to Florida. They spent Christmas in Florida that year. During the entire adventure Natalie and Savannah were homeschooled. “It was an experience that not everyone gets to have,” Becky said. “They really embraced it. There was none of those kinds of growing pains where someone wanted to go home or didn’t like what we were doing. The transition was really quite easy.” 6
Run and Becky has volunteered as a coach for three seasons. “It’s such a great program for girls to just come into their own and are just learning how to build relationships with other people in their classes and their c o m m u n i t y,” Becky said. “Give them the tools and they'll be able to not only embrace themselves, but also allow them to use those tools to make the right kind of friendships and relationships and give them some kind of power to see where their importance should lie.” She is also a co-leader of Savannah’s Daisy Troop in Little Silver. The troop started last year with kindergarten and first grade. Becky joined the troop this past year as a leader when one of the leaders moved out west. “That’s been very fulfilling, it allows me now to spend some time with Savannah and get to
know her friends at the same level I did for Natalie with Girls on the Run.” The Gavers shared that the best part about living in Little Silver is the community. “From the neighbors that support each other, to the parents that look out for each other’s children, to the
We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story. “From a family perspective, I underestimated the resilience of children,” Chris added. “We try not to coddle too much as parents, but our daughters were trick or treating on October 31 and on November 1, they were in a car driving to Annapolis to move on the boat. By November 2, they had their room all set, and they were having a blast – while Becky and I were still sharing looks, ‘do you believe we’re doing this?’ Similarly, while maybe not on day two like the kids, our family was incredibly resilient to the challenges we faced. It’s that constant challenge that we successfully faced each day— honestly, because we had to—provided a confidence for us to take bigger risks to experience much more than we would have without the trip.” The Gavers have been a sailing family since Becky and Chris met in 2001, racing sailboats in Keyport, NJ. The next three years, the pair traveled up and down the East coast racing sailboats together before getting married in 2004 in Long Beach Island. Shortly before their wedding, they moved to Little Silver. “From a sailing perspective, navigating the shallow Intracoastal Waterway tested both Becky’s and my years of sailing experience to make it down ‘the ditch’ without grounding,” Chris said. “Also, preparing the kids for a safe multi-day offshore passage from the Bahamas to Charleston was something that was new for us.” Both Natalie and Savannah have been exposed to sailing before they were a year old. Natalie started sailing early at only five months old when Becky and Chris brought her down to the British Virgin Islands on their annual winter sailing vacation, she caught the bug and she now sails competitively in her own sailboat. Savannah enjoys the water as well, but most recently she has started taking horseback riding lessons and loves her time spent at the barn. “I think it gives you a lot of independence,” Becky said. “I mean, teaching Natalie how to sail, who’s only 10 at this point, but she’s able to independently bring her little sailboat from point A to point B and just have the ability to do that. I think you gain a lot of confidence, self-reliance. You don’t have to rely on anyone else to do it.” Little Silver Neighbors
STACIE BENDER
Shrewsbury Office Top Producer for 2019
NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® 2019 Gold
May 2020
7
Resident Feature
Come Sail Away with
The Gavers
“Savannah kind of wanted a break off from her sister a little bit. She always asked to start horseback riding, so we decided that she could start that fall and that’s really become one of her favorite activities at this point, riding horse. She’s up at the barn two or three times a week doing that and learning lessons.” The Gaver family remains involved in the community despite their busy schedules. Natalie participates in the local program Girls on the By Allison Merchant Photos Courtesy of the Gaver Family
W
e are facing an unconventional time where being trapped in a confined space with your immediate family seems forced and not always ideal. Yet three years ago, the Gaver family took a unique opportunity and embraced a similar situation as an adventure, only their space was a sailboat. “We took a year off and sailed down the US Intracoastal Waterway, across to the Bahamas, and then back as far north as Nantucket,” said Becky Gaver. “The experience taught us the value of working together as a family, whether embarking on a homeschooling curriculum for the first time, or long offshore passages that required everyone’s help.” In 2017 the Gavers didn’t just stay on the water and when they weren’t navigating the seas, they were exploring new places and meeting new people. “It also taught us the value of personal relationships,” Becky added. “The boat was the vehicle to meet more and more interesting people doing interesting things with their time on this earth. If there is a motto we live by, it is to invest in filling our lives with experiences and relationships.” “The adventure itself tested us in so many ways,” said Chris Gaver. “Simply put, a once in a lifetime experience that opened our eyes to opportunities to continue to create once in a lifetime experiences. The opportunity, for nine months, to be less than 43 feet away from your spouse and two daughters is an experience that I’ll never forget. We only have our kids living with us for a brief time, so having that opportunity to wake up every day and know we were going to spend the day together learning or experiencing something new was amazing.” The family, Becky, Chris, Natalie, and Savannah, started in Annapolis, MD in November and sailed down the Intracoastal Waterway to Florida. They spent Christmas in Florida that year. During the entire adventure Natalie and Savannah were homeschooled. “It was an experience that not everyone gets to have,” Becky said. “They really embraced it. There was none of those kinds of growing pains where someone wanted to go home or didn’t like what we were doing. The transition was really quite easy.” 6
Run and Becky has volunteered as a coach for three seasons. “It’s such a great program for girls to just come into their own and are just learning how to build relationships with other people in their classes and their c o m m u n i t y,” Becky said. “Give them the tools and they'll be able to not only embrace themselves, but also allow them to use those tools to make the right kind of friendships and relationships and give them some kind of power to see where their importance should lie.” She is also a co-leader of Savannah’s Daisy Troop in Little Silver. The troop started last year with kindergarten and first grade. Becky joined the troop this past year as a leader when one of the leaders moved out west. “That’s been very fulfilling, it allows me now to spend some time with Savannah and get to
know her friends at the same level I did for Natalie with Girls on the Run.” The Gavers shared that the best part about living in Little Silver is the community. “From the neighbors that support each other, to the parents that look out for each other’s children, to the
We would like to thank Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty for sponsoring this month’s feature story. “From a family perspective, I underestimated the resilience of children,” Chris added. “We try not to coddle too much as parents, but our daughters were trick or treating on October 31 and on November 1, they were in a car driving to Annapolis to move on the boat. By November 2, they had their room all set, and they were having a blast – while Becky and I were still sharing looks, ‘do you believe we’re doing this?’ Similarly, while maybe not on day two like the kids, our family was incredibly resilient to the challenges we faced. It’s that constant challenge that we successfully faced each day— honestly, because we had to—provided a confidence for us to take bigger risks to experience much more than we would have without the trip.” The Gavers have been a sailing family since Becky and Chris met in 2001, racing sailboats in Keyport, NJ. The next three years, the pair traveled up and down the East coast racing sailboats together before getting married in 2004 in Long Beach Island. Shortly before their wedding, they moved to Little Silver. “From a sailing perspective, navigating the shallow Intracoastal Waterway tested both Becky’s and my years of sailing experience to make it down ‘the ditch’ without grounding,” Chris said. “Also, preparing the kids for a safe multi-day offshore passage from the Bahamas to Charleston was something that was new for us.” Both Natalie and Savannah have been exposed to sailing before they were a year old. Natalie started sailing early at only five months old when Becky and Chris brought her down to the British Virgin Islands on their annual winter sailing vacation, she caught the bug and she now sails competitively in her own sailboat. Savannah enjoys the water as well, but most recently she has started taking horseback riding lessons and loves her time spent at the barn. “I think it gives you a lot of independence,” Becky said. “I mean, teaching Natalie how to sail, who’s only 10 at this point, but she’s able to independently bring her little sailboat from point A to point B and just have the ability to do that. I think you gain a lot of confidence, self-reliance. You don’t have to rely on anyone else to do it.” Little Silver Neighbors
STACIE BENDER
Shrewsbury Office Top Producer for 2019
NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® 2019 Gold
May 2020
7
sense of purpose. One: be safe, two: maximize the experience, three: have fun. When we got home, that clarity of purpose quickly evaporated. There was no ‘ah ha’ moment about how things would change. It was very clear to us that everyday we wake up and we’d make very different micro-decisions that we don’t pay attention to. Those decisions will bring us to a very different place many years from now, than where we’d be without that experience.” “It just opened our eyes even further to seeing that. Not to be judgmental, on how people live,” Becky added. “I think people should have the right to be happy and if doing what they want to do to make them happy without infringing or hurting anyone else, let them be. You know, just stop the judgments, and go out with an open mind. That’s really what we’re trying to allow the kids to see and just live to be happy as long as you know you’re not hurting anyone, and you’re making a living, then you’re good.”
Tower Hill Church Goes Virtual By Tower Hill Church Photos Courtesy of Tower Hill Church
Pastor Jason Tucker of Tower Hill Church offers a daily LIVE devotional to keep the community connected and help offer peace for today’s challenging times.
Around Town
volunteers that donate their time in helping all the programs run smoothly. We wouldn’t think about living anywhere else.” The connection of the community helped guide their decisions to take that sailboat trip in 2017. Though Chris’s father checked in regularly on their home while away, the Gavers knew their neighbors were also keeping watch. It made the idea an easy decision being in such a small community knowing that they could count on the people around them. The Gavers’ adventures as a family brought them closer together. Becky explained their reasoning for taking that spontaneous trip was the understanding that there’s no guarantee in life and the plans that you make today, that you’re going to be able to see them through in 20 years or whatever the time may be. “In the end, living aboard a boat is similar to living in a house,” Chris said. “There are high’s and low’s. The one difference, however, is a crystal clear
Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am on Facebook Live, Online Sunday School, and a Live Daily Devotional
L
ike most places of worship, Tower Hill Church has closed its campus to keep compliance with state and local mandates. But this hasn’t stopped the congregation, which is now offering virtual services to the local community.
Each week, Tower Hill offers the following:
Sunday worship service is available LIVE at 10:30am
on Facebook. This includes a live band and sermon. Non-Facebook users can access the broadcast on Towerhillchurch.org, later that same day. The worship service is followed by Sunday school materials for pre-K through middle school.
A LIVE daily devotional at 10:10am each morning
on Facebook. Hosted by Pastor Jason Tucker. You can catch up with the 1010 day-by-day devotional on Towerhillchurch.org.
“This new way of life will not hold us back from spreading peace and connecting to the community,” said Pastor Jason Tucker of Tower Hill Church. “We will do our best to offer as many virtual experiences possible for all ages until we are allowed to gather at our campus again. That’s going to be one heck of a celebration!”
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.
This past Sunday’s online worship by Tower Hill was viewed by more than 285 households watching live and had more than 2,200 total views on Facebook. This provides proof that the Red Bank community is looking for ways to connect as they struggle with social distancing.
Tower Hill, known as the church on the hill, is located in the heart of Red Bank, NJ. Watch the LIVE worship service Sundays at 10:30am on Facebook.
Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church is a place for all generations, located in the heart of Red Bank, NJ. During the pandemic we offer a LIVE worship on Facebook Sundays at 10:30am, followed by virtual Sunday School. During normal times, we offer two separate styles of Sunday worship: 9am Traditional and 10:30am Contemporary. Kids programs are available Sunday mornings for infants through Grade 12, and on weekdays for Grades 4-12. For more info visit www.TowerHillChurch.org.
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sense of purpose. One: be safe, two: maximize the experience, three: have fun. When we got home, that clarity of purpose quickly evaporated. There was no ‘ah ha’ moment about how things would change. It was very clear to us that everyday we wake up and we’d make very different micro-decisions that we don’t pay attention to. Those decisions will bring us to a very different place many years from now, than where we’d be without that experience.” “It just opened our eyes even further to seeing that. Not to be judgmental, on how people live,” Becky added. “I think people should have the right to be happy and if doing what they want to do to make them happy without infringing or hurting anyone else, let them be. You know, just stop the judgments, and go out with an open mind. That’s really what we’re trying to allow the kids to see and just live to be happy as long as you know you’re not hurting anyone, and you’re making a living, then you’re good.”
Tower Hill Church Goes Virtual By Tower Hill Church Photos Courtesy of Tower Hill Church
Pastor Jason Tucker of Tower Hill Church offers a daily LIVE devotional to keep the community connected and help offer peace for today’s challenging times.
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volunteers that donate their time in helping all the programs run smoothly. We wouldn’t think about living anywhere else.” The connection of the community helped guide their decisions to take that sailboat trip in 2017. Though Chris’s father checked in regularly on their home while away, the Gavers knew their neighbors were also keeping watch. It made the idea an easy decision being in such a small community knowing that they could count on the people around them. The Gavers’ adventures as a family brought them closer together. Becky explained their reasoning for taking that spontaneous trip was the understanding that there’s no guarantee in life and the plans that you make today, that you’re going to be able to see them through in 20 years or whatever the time may be. “In the end, living aboard a boat is similar to living in a house,” Chris said. “There are high’s and low’s. The one difference, however, is a crystal clear
Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am on Facebook Live, Online Sunday School, and a Live Daily Devotional
L
ike most places of worship, Tower Hill Church has closed its campus to keep compliance with state and local mandates. But this hasn’t stopped the congregation, which is now offering virtual services to the local community.
Each week, Tower Hill offers the following:
Sunday worship service is available LIVE at 10:30am
on Facebook. This includes a live band and sermon. Non-Facebook users can access the broadcast on Towerhillchurch.org, later that same day. The worship service is followed by Sunday school materials for pre-K through middle school.
A LIVE daily devotional at 10:10am each morning
on Facebook. Hosted by Pastor Jason Tucker. You can catch up with the 1010 day-by-day devotional on Towerhillchurch.org.
“This new way of life will not hold us back from spreading peace and connecting to the community,” said Pastor Jason Tucker of Tower Hill Church. “We will do our best to offer as many virtual experiences possible for all ages until we are allowed to gather at our campus again. That’s going to be one heck of a celebration!”
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.
This past Sunday’s online worship by Tower Hill was viewed by more than 285 households watching live and had more than 2,200 total views on Facebook. This provides proof that the Red Bank community is looking for ways to connect as they struggle with social distancing.
Tower Hill, known as the church on the hill, is located in the heart of Red Bank, NJ. Watch the LIVE worship service Sundays at 10:30am on Facebook.
Tower Hill First Presbyterian Church is a place for all generations, located in the heart of Red Bank, NJ. During the pandemic we offer a LIVE worship on Facebook Sundays at 10:30am, followed by virtual Sunday School. During normal times, we offer two separate styles of Sunday worship: 9am Traditional and 10:30am Contemporary. Kids programs are available Sunday mornings for infants through Grade 12, and on weekdays for Grades 4-12. For more info visit www.TowerHillChurch.org.
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Expert Contributor
We’re doing OK. Hope you are, too.
We’re doing what we do at The Chelsea 365 days a year, providing seniors with a healthy and safe place to live. When we can allow visitors again, we hope you’ll come by. Cheers!
R22 Refrigerant Phase Out:
Are You Ready?
By B r o w n’s H e at i n g , C o o l i n g a n d P lu m b i n g
DO YOU HAVE AN OLDER AIR CONDITIONER?
<cuadrado> For this summer, you can still obtain recycled R22 for existing air conditioning systems that use this certain refrigerant, but it is three times more expensive than the current use of a more environmentally-friendly R-410A, which is now used in air conditioning.
For almost a decade now, we’ve heard about this looming R22 refrigerant phase out. Summer is going to be here before you know it, so Brown’s Heating, Cooling and Plumbing wants to keep you informed of all your options. Stay tuned for great savings for our neighbors.
<cuadrado> Due to the decreasing supply, the cost of R22 is rising. And as we all move further into 2020, accessibility will become more costly and difficult.
Listen up! The R22 refrigerant phase out is happening soon. As in, this year. R-22, FREON, R410A—all refer to the refrigerant gas that is the cooling factor for your A/C. Information is better than hype, so here are some facts.
R22 Refrigerant Phase Out Recap If you had your air conditioning system installed before 2010, it likely uses R22 refrigerant. This is what is used to create cool and comfy air coming from your air conditioner. However, in recent years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began phasing out R22 refrigerant due to the compounding depletion of the Earth’s ozone layer. The whole process started about 25 years ago when the EPA ordered this phase-out of R-22 as part of the international treaty on protecting the ozone layer. Referred to as the “Montreal Protocol,” this began because of the effects of refrigerant ozonedepleting substances. Then, back in 2010, the production and import of R22 was limited. Again, it’s still stocked, but for how long? We do not know.
What Homeowners Need to Know The R22 refrigerant phase out can all be confusing. Here are the top three things you need to know: <cuadrado> R22 refrigerant is no longer manufactured in North America. 10
Call to reserve a Virtual Tour! 732-747-7540
So, if your air conditioner was manufactured after January 2010, the R22 refrigerant phase-out probably won’t apply to you. If you’re not sure when it was manufactured, look up your unit online to find out the details on your model. However, if your air conditioner was produced before January 2010, you have a couple options.
1. Invest in a new air conditioner. An upgraded
unit will be more environmentally-friendly, efficient, and will also use the approved R-410A A/C refrigerant. Our advice? Do it now (yes, before summer even) before the rush hits and manufacturers end up increasing the costs on air conditioning systems due to demands. Above all, don’t panic over all this. The great news is the State of NJ offer rebates on highly efficient A/C and when you pair it with a new heating system, New Jersey Natural Gas is offering Savegreen rebates on new furnaces and boilers. There is a lot of help out there and with our financing packages, it is something a family can make payments on for a number of years.
ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE
515 SHREWSBURY AVE | SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 WWW.CHELSEASENIORLIVING.COM
Brown’s Heating, Cooling and Plumbing We’re offering our Little Silver neighbors big savings on new A/C with a $500 discount and $750 on full system replacements of Furnace and Air Conditioning systems (17 SEER and higher). FREE indoor air quality add-on of a 5” filtration media cabinet! More info regarding this R-22 Phase out on our blog https://www.brownshc.com/heatingand-cooling-tips/difference-betweenr22-r410a-refrigerant/ https://www.brownshc.com/airconditioning-2/combat-refrigerantcosts-air-conditioner-tune-up/
2. Continue to utilize recycled R22 until the end of
2020. But if you end up with a leak and need to be prepared to face market costs which can range upwards of $175 per pound.
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Expert Contributor
We’re doing OK. Hope you are, too.
We’re doing what we do at The Chelsea 365 days a year, providing seniors with a healthy and safe place to live. When we can allow visitors again, we hope you’ll come by. Cheers!
R22 Refrigerant Phase Out:
Are You Ready?
By B r o w n’s H e at i n g , C o o l i n g a n d P lu m b i n g
DO YOU HAVE AN OLDER AIR CONDITIONER?
<cuadrado> For this summer, you can still obtain recycled R22 for existing air conditioning systems that use this certain refrigerant, but it is three times more expensive than the current use of a more environmentally-friendly R-410A, which is now used in air conditioning.
For almost a decade now, we’ve heard about this looming R22 refrigerant phase out. Summer is going to be here before you know it, so Brown’s Heating, Cooling and Plumbing wants to keep you informed of all your options. Stay tuned for great savings for our neighbors.
<cuadrado> Due to the decreasing supply, the cost of R22 is rising. And as we all move further into 2020, accessibility will become more costly and difficult.
Listen up! The R22 refrigerant phase out is happening soon. As in, this year. R-22, FREON, R410A—all refer to the refrigerant gas that is the cooling factor for your A/C. Information is better than hype, so here are some facts.
R22 Refrigerant Phase Out Recap If you had your air conditioning system installed before 2010, it likely uses R22 refrigerant. This is what is used to create cool and comfy air coming from your air conditioner. However, in recent years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began phasing out R22 refrigerant due to the compounding depletion of the Earth’s ozone layer. The whole process started about 25 years ago when the EPA ordered this phase-out of R-22 as part of the international treaty on protecting the ozone layer. Referred to as the “Montreal Protocol,” this began because of the effects of refrigerant ozonedepleting substances. Then, back in 2010, the production and import of R22 was limited. Again, it’s still stocked, but for how long? We do not know.
What Homeowners Need to Know The R22 refrigerant phase out can all be confusing. Here are the top three things you need to know: <cuadrado> R22 refrigerant is no longer manufactured in North America. 10
Call to reserve a Virtual Tour! 732-747-7540
So, if your air conditioner was manufactured after January 2010, the R22 refrigerant phase-out probably won’t apply to you. If you’re not sure when it was manufactured, look up your unit online to find out the details on your model. However, if your air conditioner was produced before January 2010, you have a couple options.
1. Invest in a new air conditioner. An upgraded
unit will be more environmentally-friendly, efficient, and will also use the approved R-410A A/C refrigerant. Our advice? Do it now (yes, before summer even) before the rush hits and manufacturers end up increasing the costs on air conditioning systems due to demands. Above all, don’t panic over all this. The great news is the State of NJ offer rebates on highly efficient A/C and when you pair it with a new heating system, New Jersey Natural Gas is offering Savegreen rebates on new furnaces and boilers. There is a lot of help out there and with our financing packages, it is something a family can make payments on for a number of years.
ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE
515 SHREWSBURY AVE | SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 WWW.CHELSEASENIORLIVING.COM
Brown’s Heating, Cooling and Plumbing We’re offering our Little Silver neighbors big savings on new A/C with a $500 discount and $750 on full system replacements of Furnace and Air Conditioning systems (17 SEER and higher). FREE indoor air quality add-on of a 5” filtration media cabinet! More info regarding this R-22 Phase out on our blog https://www.brownshc.com/heatingand-cooling-tips/difference-betweenr22-r410a-refrigerant/ https://www.brownshc.com/airconditioning-2/combat-refrigerantcosts-air-conditioner-tune-up/
2. Continue to utilize recycled R22 until the end of
2020. But if you end up with a leak and need to be prepared to face market costs which can range upwards of $175 per pound.
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May 2020
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Nursery Times Photos Courtesy of St. John’s Nursery School
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 Photos Courtesy of St. John’s Nursery School
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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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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Monmouth Beach charity SHORE TO HELP donated 15,000 dollars to the Mental Health Association of Monmouth (MHAMC) in support of promoting mental health as a strong component of overall wellness. The donation ensured the continuation of the MHAMC intervention, prevention, and their education efforts in Monmouth County. The MHAMC celebrated 70 years of providing a prevention focused support network for those in need of mental health services. The organization is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization. It is dedicated to helping all people live a healthy mental life. This includes prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, and integrated care, services, and support for those who need it, with recovery being the main goal. The organization was established in 1909 from a former psychiatric patient Clifford W. Beers. Beers set the organization into motion after experiencing traumatic abuse in public and private institutions. The act was considered revolutionary and attracted prominent national leaders, including philosopher William James and the Rockefeller family. Their mission is accomplished through their strength-based programs, education, advocacy, community partnerships, and attention to local, state, and national public policy. The symbol for the MHAMC is a monarch butterfly because the beginning of the butterfly’s life represents the depressed and withdrawn feelings shared by
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For more information on MHAMC and how you can get involved visit http:// mentalhealthmonmouth.org/about-us/our-history/ or call (732) 542-6422. For more information on Shore to Help visit their website http://shore-to-help. com or call (732) 222-1884. May 2020
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Monmouth Beach Charity
many when suffering from mental health. The transition from a caterpillar to butterfly symbolizes the journey taken to better mental health. SHORE TO HELP is a local charity and works to raise funds for local charities and families in need. The charity started up in November of 2007 as a small number of community members who organized a Thanksgiving Day football game. The founding members are Pat Van Wagner, Doug Wells, John Ferone, and Mark Gardner. The charity has nearly 300 participants and has raised more than 250,000 dollars for local charities. The intent for the organization is to bring relief for underserved communities. SHORE TO HELP has proudly donated to 13 charities and local families, including Fulfill Monmouth and Ocean Counties formerly known as The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Family and Children’s Services, and victims of Superstorm Sandy. Kenneth Shaw, Jr., board president, and the board of trustees presented a check to MHAMC Foundation board trustee, Patricia Holsey. The check was presented at Shaw Construction in Monmouth Beach, NJ. “We are grateful to SHORE TO HELP and its board of trustees for believing in our mission,” MHAMC CEO, Wendy DePedro said. “This generous contribution comes at a critical time amidst the COVID-19, pandemic when our families and neighbors face fear, isolation, and anxiety. Such support emphasizes the mental health services are needed now more than ever.” In 2019, MHAMC served more than 6,700 children and families in Monmouth County. The services included more than 1,000 crisis interventions to youth at risk, and no-cost suicide prevention training in 163 schools. “SHORE TO HELP strongly believes in the work of MHAMC, and we want to support the mental health and wellness of children and families in our community,” said Joe Wladyka, board member. Mental Health of America has stated that nearly one in five American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. There are many mental health disorders, and many go undiagnosed. If you or a loved one is struggling and in need of help, please consider reaching out to these local charities for help.
COMING SOON! Ross BRewing Company • • • •
Eschew the Ordinary, Choose the Bold
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
55 N GILBERT ST SUITE 1101 | TINTON FALLS, NJ 07701
By ToniAnn Romeo | Photo Courtesy of MHAMC
(732) 385-APEX(2739)
www.apexsportsnj.com
Work out...without working out.
Free Consult with Demo
Monmouth Beach charity SHORE TO HELP donated 15,000 dollars to the Mental Health Association of Monmouth (MHAMC) in support of promoting mental health as a strong component of overall wellness. The donation ensured the continuation of the MHAMC intervention, prevention, and their education efforts in Monmouth County. The MHAMC celebrated 70 years of providing a prevention focused support network for those in need of mental health services. The organization is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization. It is dedicated to helping all people live a healthy mental life. This includes prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, and integrated care, services, and support for those who need it, with recovery being the main goal. The organization was established in 1909 from a former psychiatric patient Clifford W. Beers. Beers set the organization into motion after experiencing traumatic abuse in public and private institutions. The act was considered revolutionary and attracted prominent national leaders, including philosopher William James and the Rockefeller family. Their mission is accomplished through their strength-based programs, education, advocacy, community partnerships, and attention to local, state, and national public policy. The symbol for the MHAMC is a monarch butterfly because the beginning of the butterfly’s life represents the depressed and withdrawn feelings shared by
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For more information on MHAMC and how you can get involved visit http:// mentalhealthmonmouth.org/about-us/our-history/ or call (732) 542-6422. For more information on Shore to Help visit their website http://shore-to-help. com or call (732) 222-1884. May 2020
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Monmouth Beach Charity
many when suffering from mental health. The transition from a caterpillar to butterfly symbolizes the journey taken to better mental health. SHORE TO HELP is a local charity and works to raise funds for local charities and families in need. The charity started up in November of 2007 as a small number of community members who organized a Thanksgiving Day football game. The founding members are Pat Van Wagner, Doug Wells, John Ferone, and Mark Gardner. The charity has nearly 300 participants and has raised more than 250,000 dollars for local charities. The intent for the organization is to bring relief for underserved communities. SHORE TO HELP has proudly donated to 13 charities and local families, including Fulfill Monmouth and Ocean Counties formerly known as The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Family and Children’s Services, and victims of Superstorm Sandy. Kenneth Shaw, Jr., board president, and the board of trustees presented a check to MHAMC Foundation board trustee, Patricia Holsey. The check was presented at Shaw Construction in Monmouth Beach, NJ. “We are grateful to SHORE TO HELP and its board of trustees for believing in our mission,” MHAMC CEO, Wendy DePedro said. “This generous contribution comes at a critical time amidst the COVID-19, pandemic when our families and neighbors face fear, isolation, and anxiety. Such support emphasizes the mental health services are needed now more than ever.” In 2019, MHAMC served more than 6,700 children and families in Monmouth County. The services included more than 1,000 crisis interventions to youth at risk, and no-cost suicide prevention training in 163 schools. “SHORE TO HELP strongly believes in the work of MHAMC, and we want to support the mental health and wellness of children and families in our community,” said Joe Wladyka, board member. Mental Health of America has stated that nearly one in five American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. There are many mental health disorders, and many go undiagnosed. If you or a loved one is struggling and in need of help, please consider reaching out to these local charities for help.
Calendar of Events May 2020
** 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. **
THURSDAY, MAY 1ST
May Day
MONDAY, MAY 4TH
Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm
Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm
Star Wars Day TUESDAY, MAY 5TH
Cinco de Mayo
National Teachers Day WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH
Rescheduled EFLS Annual Big Event Planting Seeds of Knowledge
@Navesink Country Club Ticketing information and additional details to follow. Visit at EFLS.org
Two Rivers Relay for Life
@Virtual Event Time: 5:30pm opening ceremony Visit at www.relayforlife.org/tworiversnj for more information.
MONDAY, MAY 18TH
Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm
Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
National Nurses Day
@Borough Hall Time: 8pm
THURSDAY, MAY 7TH
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
@Borough Hall Time: 9:30am
@Borough Hall Time: 9:30am
Municipal Court Meeting
Planning Board Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 7pm
SUNDAY, MAY 10TH
Municipal Court Meeting
Love Thy Neighbor Fundraiser
@Shrewsbury River Yacht Club, 925 River Rd, Fair Haven Time: 6:30-9:30pm For more information: www.lovethyneighbornj.org
MONDAY, MAY 25TH
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 May 6th, Wednesday May 20th Zone 2: Wednesday May 13th, Wednesday May 27th Note: As of October 1st, single use plastic bag, polystyrene container and plastic straw use are 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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Calendar of Events May 2020
** 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. **
THURSDAY, MAY 1ST
May Day
MONDAY, MAY 4TH
Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm
Mayor and Council Regular Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm
Star Wars Day TUESDAY, MAY 5TH
Cinco de Mayo
National Teachers Day WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH
Rescheduled EFLS Annual Big Event Planting Seeds of Knowledge
@Navesink Country Club Ticketing information and additional details to follow. Visit at EFLS.org
Two Rivers Relay for Life
@Virtual Event Time: 5:30pm opening ceremony Visit at www.relayforlife.org/tworiversnj for more information.
MONDAY, MAY 18TH
Mayor and Council Workshop @Borough Hall Time: 6:30pm
Mayor and Council Regular Meeting
National Nurses Day
@Borough Hall Time: 8pm
THURSDAY, MAY 7TH
THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
@Borough Hall Time: 9:30am
@Borough Hall Time: 9:30am
Municipal Court Meeting
Planning Board Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 7pm
SUNDAY, MAY 10TH
Municipal Court Meeting
Love Thy Neighbor Fundraiser
@Shrewsbury River Yacht Club, 925 River Rd, Fair Haven Time: 6:30-9:30pm For more information: www.lovethyneighbornj.org
MONDAY, MAY 25TH
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 May 6th, Wednesday May 20th Zone 2: Wednesday May 13th, Wednesday May 27th Note: As of October 1st, single use plastic bag, polystyrene container and plastic straw use are 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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Recreation Commission Meeting @Borough Hall Time: 8pm
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I Think I Have
Coronavirus Now What?
B y 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 IF YOU THINK YOU’VE BEEN EXPOSED to the new coronavirus COVID-19 or are developing symptoms associated with COVID-19, follow these steps to help protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Call your doctor if: » You’ve been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 » You exhibit known symptoms of COVID-19 • Fever, cough, difficulty breathing (Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure) » You’ve recently traveled to an area that has widespread cases of COVID-19 It is important to call ahead before going to a doctor’s office to reduce unnecessary exposure to germs for yourself and others. Telemedicine could be a helpful option to reduce exposure. Try it at ConvenientCareNow.com (https:// convenientcarenow.com/landing.htm).
If your health care provider suspects you have a mild case of COVID-19, isolate at home. Here’s how: » Restrict activities outside of your house, except for getting medical care as instructed by a health care professional. Don’t go to work, school or public places. » Avoid public transportation, such as buses, taxis or other ride-sharing options.
» Separate yourself from others at home. If possible, stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. » Don’t handle pets or other animals while sick. » Wear a face-mask if you must be near other people (such as in a car or sharing a room).
We can’t stress enough how important it is to call before seeking care so the facility can properly prepare for potential exposure to COVID-19. You should continue to self-monitor for 14 days after exposure to the virus.
» Always cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Throw the used tissue out in a lined trash can immediately and wash hands with soap and water.
Help protect others in your household from getting COVID-19
» Wash hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. » Avoid sharing household items, such as dishes, cups and towels. Wash commonly used items often and thoroughly. » Clean “high-touch” surfaces every day, such as counters, doorknobs, phones, keyboards and toilets with a household cleaning spray or wipe. The decision to discontinue home isolation should be made in consultation with your health care provider and state and local health departments.
Monitor your symptoms Take your temperature and check for symptoms daily. If your illness worsens, contact your doctor or HackensackMeridianHealth.org/CareNow (https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/services/convenient-care/).
When someone is on home isolation, it’s normal for others in the household to feel heightened anxiety around contracting COVID-19. Follow these steps, in addition to those previously mentioned, to reduce the risk of spreading germs: » While using a separate bathroom, if available, also use a separate bedroom. » Restrict visitors who don’t have an essential reason for being in the home. » Take the lead on caring for any pets. » Make sure there’s good air flow in the home. Use the air conditioner or open windows if weather permits. » Wear a disposable face-mask and gloves if you have to come in contact with the patient, especially their blood, stool, saliva, mucus, vomit or urine. Throw away after using. Learn more about COVID-19 here: HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ COVID19 (https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/COVID19/).
VIDEO VISIT TO REDUCE COVID-19 EXPOSURE. Now $20 for New Jersey residents with code HMH20. FREE for Adults 65 and older with code HMHFREE.
If you suspect you’ve been exposed to coronavirus, or are experiencing only mild flu-like symptoms, the CDC recommends screening through telehealth video visits. You can have a video visit with a board-certified physician who can advise on whether COVID-19 testing at an urgent care or other facility is necessary. Visit ConvenientCareNOW.com.
Due to heavy volume, wait times are longer than usual.
$20 virtual visit costs will be reimbursed for any patient who is screened by Convenient Care NOW and then tests positive at an Hackensack Meridian care facility.
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I Think I Have
Coronavirus Now What?
B y 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 IF YOU THINK YOU’VE BEEN EXPOSED to the new coronavirus COVID-19 or are developing symptoms associated with COVID-19, follow these steps to help protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Call your doctor if: » You’ve been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 » You exhibit known symptoms of COVID-19 • Fever, cough, difficulty breathing (Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure) » You’ve recently traveled to an area that has widespread cases of COVID-19 It is important to call ahead before going to a doctor’s office to reduce unnecessary exposure to germs for yourself and others. Telemedicine could be a helpful option to reduce exposure. Try it at ConvenientCareNow.com (https:// convenientcarenow.com/landing.htm).
If your health care provider suspects you have a mild case of COVID-19, isolate at home. Here’s how: » Restrict activities outside of your house, except for getting medical care as instructed by a health care professional. Don’t go to work, school or public places. » Avoid public transportation, such as buses, taxis or other ride-sharing options.
» Separate yourself from others at home. If possible, stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. » Don’t handle pets or other animals while sick. » Wear a face-mask if you must be near other people (such as in a car or sharing a room).
We can’t stress enough how important it is to call before seeking care so the facility can properly prepare for potential exposure to COVID-19. You should continue to self-monitor for 14 days after exposure to the virus.
» Always cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Throw the used tissue out in a lined trash can immediately and wash hands with soap and water.
Help protect others in your household from getting COVID-19
» Wash hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. » Avoid sharing household items, such as dishes, cups and towels. Wash commonly used items often and thoroughly. » Clean “high-touch” surfaces every day, such as counters, doorknobs, phones, keyboards and toilets with a household cleaning spray or wipe. The decision to discontinue home isolation should be made in consultation with your health care provider and state and local health departments.
Monitor your symptoms Take your temperature and check for symptoms daily. If your illness worsens, contact your doctor or HackensackMeridianHealth.org/CareNow (https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/services/convenient-care/).
When someone is on home isolation, it’s normal for others in the household to feel heightened anxiety around contracting COVID-19. Follow these steps, in addition to those previously mentioned, to reduce the risk of spreading germs: » While using a separate bathroom, if available, also use a separate bedroom. » Restrict visitors who don’t have an essential reason for being in the home. » Take the lead on caring for any pets. » Make sure there’s good air flow in the home. Use the air conditioner or open windows if weather permits. » Wear a disposable face-mask and gloves if you have to come in contact with the patient, especially their blood, stool, saliva, mucus, vomit or urine. Throw away after using. Learn more about COVID-19 here: HackensackMeridianHealth.org/ COVID19 (https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/COVID19/).
VIDEO VISIT TO REDUCE COVID-19 EXPOSURE. Now $20 for New Jersey residents with code HMH20. FREE for Adults 65 and older with code HMHFREE.
If you suspect you’ve been exposed to coronavirus, or are experiencing only mild flu-like symptoms, the CDC recommends screening through telehealth video visits. You can have a video visit with a board-certified physician who can advise on whether COVID-19 testing at an urgent care or other facility is necessary. Visit ConvenientCareNOW.com.
Due to heavy volume, wait times are longer than usual.
$20 virtual visit costs will be reimbursed for any patient who is screened by Convenient Care NOW and then tests positive at an Hackensack Meridian care facility.
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Around Town
Navigate Wellness Counseling Transitions to Telehealth
Submitted by the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County
IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County’s (MHAMC) outpatient program, Navigate Wellness Counseling, transitioned all in-person counseling sessions to telehealth. Using a secure, real-time audio/video communications platform, clinicians can remotely perform mental health evaluations, assessments, consultations, treatment planning, and therapy. “It’s critical to think about mental health as part of the overall public health response to COVID-19,” said Nancy Tighe, Navigate Wellness Counseling Director. “As we adhere to the federal guidelines of social distancing and sheltering at home, we may become susceptible to the negative effects of isolation, including loneliness, depression, sleep disturbance, anger, and poor cognitive functioning.” The temporary measure addresses the importance of limiting in-person interaction while maintaining the program’s need to provide
Education of Tomorrow
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counseling in a safe, comfortable, and secure setting. Of the transition, MHAMC CEO, Wendy DePedro said, “Telehealth allows us to provide continued support to our clients currently in treatment who may be experiencing an exacerbation in symptoms such as fear and anxiety and engage those with new mental health concerns resulting from the pandemic.” The federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) defines telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health, and health administration.” To schedule an appointment with Navigate Wellness Counseling, call (732) 542-6422. The MHAMC is an affiliate of Mental Health America and the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. The MHAMC is dedicated to promoting mental health as a critical component of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, integrated care and treatment for those who need it, with recovery as the goal. Our mission is accomplished through strengthbased programs, education, advocacy, community partnerships, and the shaping of public policy.
Future’s so bright, we’re wearing shades.
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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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.
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Around Town
Navigate Wellness Counseling Transitions to Telehealth
Submitted by the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County
IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County’s (MHAMC) outpatient program, Navigate Wellness Counseling, transitioned all in-person counseling sessions to telehealth. Using a secure, real-time audio/video communications platform, clinicians can remotely perform mental health evaluations, assessments, consultations, treatment planning, and therapy. “It’s critical to think about mental health as part of the overall public health response to COVID-19,” said Nancy Tighe, Navigate Wellness Counseling Director. “As we adhere to the federal guidelines of social distancing and sheltering at home, we may become susceptible to the negative effects of isolation, including loneliness, depression, sleep disturbance, anger, and poor cognitive functioning.” The temporary measure addresses the importance of limiting in-person interaction while maintaining the program’s need to provide
Education of Tomorrow
B y L S N Te a m
counseling in a safe, comfortable, and secure setting. Of the transition, MHAMC CEO, Wendy DePedro said, “Telehealth allows us to provide continued support to our clients currently in treatment who may be experiencing an exacerbation in symptoms such as fear and anxiety and engage those with new mental health concerns resulting from the pandemic.” The federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) defines telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health, and health administration.” To schedule an appointment with Navigate Wellness Counseling, call (732) 542-6422. The MHAMC is an affiliate of Mental Health America and the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. The MHAMC is dedicated to promoting mental health as a critical component of overall wellness, including prevention services for all, early identification and intervention for those at risk, integrated care and treatment for those who need it, with recovery as the goal. Our mission is accomplished through strengthbased programs, education, advocacy, community partnerships, and the shaping of public policy.
Future’s so bright, we’re wearing shades.
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.
Gordon D. Donald, MD, FACS
Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon Introducing:
Living Orthopedics Biologic Solutions for: Low Back Pain Knee & Shoulder Arthritis Stem Cells / PRP *Non-Surgical*
prom special • Hair and Makeup $135 East Coast - Ideal Property Management
31 Church St. Little Silver, NJ 07739 • (732) 450-0555
46 Newman Springs Road East Suite D Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-747-7110 www.NJ-Ortho.com 20
salonjenaenj.com
www.ECIpropertymanagement.com
salonjenaenj
Service you deserve
facebook.com/SalonJenaeNJ
Little Silver Neighbors
May 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.
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Tunes with Tone
Punk for Pop: When the Boybands Made a Comeback
B y To n i A n n R o m e o
HELLO READERS! In this article I am going to talk to you about one of the greatest joys in life and that is music! Music is stitched together by sweet symphonies, melodies, lyrics, vocals, and most importantly, passion. There is a song for every mood, and I believe music should be listened to every single day. I genuinely cannot go a day without listening to music. Whether I’m getting ready for the day, working on pieces for this fabulous magazine, taking a shower (a full-on concert goes on in there with the right song, you would not believe the “talent” I possess), or even right before I go to bed. Music has to be played in order for the day to be complete. For as long as I can remember, music has always been something I’ve enjoyed. When I was younger, my parents had a stereo in the living room, and we would blast music so loud and dance around the house. We would hear classics like Elvis Presley, Sade, Patrick Hernandez, Divine, and so many others. I was introduced to so many different genres and artist growing up, which is why my playlist ranges from pop, rock, disco, Disney classics, country, alternative 90s, Italian music, and so many others. I even used to be in chorus when I was in middle school. I landed a solo and got to sing Mariah Carey’s song Hero at my eighth-grade graduation. Looking back, probably not my best work, and I should stick to listening and not singing. Nonetheless, even singing along good or bad will put you in a good mood and I definitely channeled the inner singer in me that day. Growing up in the 2000s, my all-time favorites were Green Day and Avril Lavigne. I would listen to their CDs for hours on end. My mom bought me the American Idiot album by Green Day and was mortified because of all the cursing that was in their songs. She apologized because she couldn’t find the PG version, but I was just thrilled to even listen to their music regardless of the cursing. I basically thought I was a pop punk princess, bouncing around my room and mumbling the curse words like a little rebel. It showed me another side of music that I still love to this day. As I’ve grown up my taste in music has only grown with me and become much wider. I went from being obsessed with pop punk music to then being obsessed with the Jonas Brothers, and then eventually One direction. A very big shift from Green Day, but clearly boy bands were my thing. These artists have plastered the walls of my room for years. Concerts bring a whole new meaning of appreciation for the music you love. I have definitely been to my fair share of concerts. Let’s see, 22
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the Jonas Brothers three times, Katy Perry on her California Dreams Tour, the incredibly talented Demi Lovato twice, once was alongside Nick Jonas. I’ve seen One Direction a whopping eight times and I am still heartbroken that they have broken up. I’ve seen the Chainsmokers during a school trip in college and it was absolutely mind blowing. Last, but certainly not least I have seen my biggest celebrity crush, the almighty Harry Styles on his solo tour. I plan to see him again on his second world tour in July 2020. These are just a few artists I listen to. Concerts have the power to bring so many people together and make them feel like home. It is one of the best parts about being a music junkie, having the opportunity to experience it live. It is amazing how everyone gathers together to celebrate and enjoy what an artist has put out in the music universe. Concerts are a super fun way to bond with others, make friends, appreciate the band behind the music, actually being able to hear the voice of your favorite artist live, and really hear their passion. I have cried countless times at a concert because I just felt the artist and their song deep in my soul. It is so moving to really hear it, truly feel the energy of the crowd alongside you. My concert days have not stopped there, and I plan on going to so many more. I think a country concert is next on my list. I just really love music and the power and feeling it gives, the connection to lyrics, the way music can move your mood, and uplift your spirits. Feeling the rhythm, the bass hitting you in your core, making it impossible to stand still. Everyone has their favorite genre, their favorite artist. Even if your friend, family, or whomever doesn’t like the artist, the personal connection you build with an artist, following their journey, is indescribable and unbeatable. To the great residents of Little Silver, go put on your favorite song, dance along, shout the lyrics, share the music with your friends (who knows, you might switch somebody on to loving your artist or a particular song). Make sure to support your favorite artist, especially local artists. There is actually a band called Little Silver, check them out and see how you like them. It has been great sharing and introducing my love of music and where my love for it all started with all of you. I can’t wait to continue sharing the great love I have for music. Music is solid and concrete and will always be around and there is always something to love about it. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay liberated, and stay Tuned for my next article!
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Tunes with Tone
Punk for Pop: When the Boybands Made a Comeback
B y To n i A n n R o m e o
HELLO READERS! In this article I am going to talk to you about one of the greatest joys in life and that is music! Music is stitched together by sweet symphonies, melodies, lyrics, vocals, and most importantly, passion. There is a song for every mood, and I believe music should be listened to every single day. I genuinely cannot go a day without listening to music. Whether I’m getting ready for the day, working on pieces for this fabulous magazine, taking a shower (a full-on concert goes on in there with the right song, you would not believe the “talent” I possess), or even right before I go to bed. Music has to be played in order for the day to be complete. For as long as I can remember, music has always been something I’ve enjoyed. When I was younger, my parents had a stereo in the living room, and we would blast music so loud and dance around the house. We would hear classics like Elvis Presley, Sade, Patrick Hernandez, Divine, and so many others. I was introduced to so many different genres and artist growing up, which is why my playlist ranges from pop, rock, disco, Disney classics, country, alternative 90s, Italian music, and so many others. I even used to be in chorus when I was in middle school. I landed a solo and got to sing Mariah Carey’s song Hero at my eighth-grade graduation. Looking back, probably not my best work, and I should stick to listening and not singing. Nonetheless, even singing along good or bad will put you in a good mood and I definitely channeled the inner singer in me that day. Growing up in the 2000s, my all-time favorites were Green Day and Avril Lavigne. I would listen to their CDs for hours on end. My mom bought me the American Idiot album by Green Day and was mortified because of all the cursing that was in their songs. She apologized because she couldn’t find the PG version, but I was just thrilled to even listen to their music regardless of the cursing. I basically thought I was a pop punk princess, bouncing around my room and mumbling the curse words like a little rebel. It showed me another side of music that I still love to this day. As I’ve grown up my taste in music has only grown with me and become much wider. I went from being obsessed with pop punk music to then being obsessed with the Jonas Brothers, and then eventually One direction. A very big shift from Green Day, but clearly boy bands were my thing. These artists have plastered the walls of my room for years. Concerts bring a whole new meaning of appreciation for the music you love. I have definitely been to my fair share of concerts. Let’s see, 22
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the Jonas Brothers three times, Katy Perry on her California Dreams Tour, the incredibly talented Demi Lovato twice, once was alongside Nick Jonas. I’ve seen One Direction a whopping eight times and I am still heartbroken that they have broken up. I’ve seen the Chainsmokers during a school trip in college and it was absolutely mind blowing. Last, but certainly not least I have seen my biggest celebrity crush, the almighty Harry Styles on his solo tour. I plan to see him again on his second world tour in July 2020. These are just a few artists I listen to. Concerts have the power to bring so many people together and make them feel like home. It is one of the best parts about being a music junkie, having the opportunity to experience it live. It is amazing how everyone gathers together to celebrate and enjoy what an artist has put out in the music universe. Concerts are a super fun way to bond with others, make friends, appreciate the band behind the music, actually being able to hear the voice of your favorite artist live, and really hear their passion. I have cried countless times at a concert because I just felt the artist and their song deep in my soul. It is so moving to really hear it, truly feel the energy of the crowd alongside you. My concert days have not stopped there, and I plan on going to so many more. I think a country concert is next on my list. I just really love music and the power and feeling it gives, the connection to lyrics, the way music can move your mood, and uplift your spirits. Feeling the rhythm, the bass hitting you in your core, making it impossible to stand still. Everyone has their favorite genre, their favorite artist. Even if your friend, family, or whomever doesn’t like the artist, the personal connection you build with an artist, following their journey, is indescribable and unbeatable. To the great residents of Little Silver, go put on your favorite song, dance along, shout the lyrics, share the music with your friends (who knows, you might switch somebody on to loving your artist or a particular song). Make sure to support your favorite artist, especially local artists. There is actually a band called Little Silver, check them out and see how you like them. It has been great sharing and introducing my love of music and where my love for it all started with all of you. I can’t wait to continue sharing the great love I have for music. Music is solid and concrete and will always be around and there is always something to love about it. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay liberated, and stay Tuned for my next article!
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She gets to sleep comfortably tonight while I sleep on a bed that has been infested by other people doing God knows what on it. The man at the desk takes around five minutes despite my grunting before setting down his magazine and asking me what I want. “I’d like a room for the night, please?” “For one?” “Yes.” “Alright,” he sighs before picking up a key. “That’ll be forty dollars.” I nod before reaching into my wallet, almost sad to open it. The picture of Olivia and how I’m not seeing her tonight stares at me. I lay my money on the desk when I’m done sulking and the man trades the key with me. “Your room will be on the left,” he says before sitting back down and continuing to his magazine. I’m honestly surprised I didn’t check Yelp before I came here. I’m sure all the ratings are one-stars. Walking to my room, I see a large man in my view, probably mid-forties, with a large grin and waving to me. I give a half-smile and continue walking, hoping he doesn’t follow. “Are you Patrick Egan?” he asks before I can walk past him. I nod. “That’s me.” “I am a huge fan!” “That’s great,” I nod again. “Thanks.” “Hold on,” he freezes before running into his room. I look at the number on his door, 104, then at mine, 103. He comes out a second later with a copy of my recent novel, in his hands. “I am loving this so far.” “Thank you.” “Could you, perhaps, maybe…” “Of course,” I finally feign a more enthusiastic smile so I don’t come across as mean. Any other day, I probably would have loved to do this, but today not so much. I reach into my pocket and pull out my pen. “Name?” I ask. He gives it to me. “Okay…” I sign before handing the book back to him. “Happy reading.” “Thank you so much!” he grips it immediately before clinging it to his chest and running back into his room. I walk into mine, hoping to just fall asleep and maybe even not wake up. Anything just to get this day over. I drop my bag filled with morning clothes and shower supplies and collapse onto my bed, remembering nothing else after. 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.
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To read the beginning chapters, see the past October 2019 and January, February and April 2020 Editions of Little Silver Neighbors
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√ Beautiful office in Little Silver. √ All leads on listings go directly to listing agent. √ An extremely competitive split with no miscellaneous fees.
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Creative Reads
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She gets to sleep comfortably tonight while I sleep on a bed that has been infested by other people doing God knows what on it. The man at the desk takes around five minutes despite my grunting before setting down his magazine and asking me what I want. “I’d like a room for the night, please?” “For one?” “Yes.” “Alright,” he sighs before picking up a key. “That’ll be forty dollars.” I nod before reaching into my wallet, almost sad to open it. The picture of Olivia and how I’m not seeing her tonight stares at me. I lay my money on the desk when I’m done sulking and the man trades the key with me. “Your room will be on the left,” he says before sitting back down and continuing to his magazine. I’m honestly surprised I didn’t check Yelp before I came here. I’m sure all the ratings are one-stars. Walking to my room, I see a large man in my view, probably mid-forties, with a large grin and waving to me. I give a half-smile and continue walking, hoping he doesn’t follow. “Are you Patrick Egan?” he asks before I can walk past him. I nod. “That’s me.” “I am a huge fan!” “That’s great,” I nod again. “Thanks.” “Hold on,” he freezes before running into his room. I look at the number on his door, 104, then at mine, 103. He comes out a second later with a copy of my recent novel, in his hands. “I am loving this so far.” “Thank you.” “Could you, perhaps, maybe…” “Of course,” I finally feign a more enthusiastic smile so I don’t come across as mean. Any other day, I probably would have loved to do this, but today not so much. I reach into my pocket and pull out my pen. “Name?” I ask. He gives it to me. “Okay…” I sign before handing the book back to him. “Happy reading.” “Thank you so much!” he grips it immediately before clinging it to his chest and running back into his room. I walk into mine, hoping to just fall asleep and maybe even not wake up. Anything just to get this day over. I drop my bag filled with morning clothes and shower supplies and collapse onto my bed, remembering nothing else after. 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.
new and seasoned real estate agents.
To read the beginning chapters, see the past October 2019 and January, February and April 2020 Editions of Little Silver Neighbors
We offer:
Plan Now for Spring Construction
√ No floor time. √ Training for new agents.
√ Beautiful office in Little Silver. √ 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
• Design • Build
• Custom Renovation • Additions
• Specialty Millwork • Construction Management #13VH04905000
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Little Silver Neighbors
May 2020
732-383-7711 www.nardinicontracting.com
www.nardinicustom.com
SHOWROOM LOCATION 162 E. Newman Springs Rd. Red Bank, NJ 07701
25
Creative Reads
An Excerpt from My Old Friend
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.
Looking Back
Seeing 2020
Then
B y L S N Te a m
Little Silver Neighbors is seeing 2020! Reminisce with us and the first year of the magazine with our families then and where they are now.
P h oto b y S h i n e B r i g h t S t u d i o s , Av e ry B r i g h to n
“We absolutely love our neighbors, and we couldn’t imagine ever wanting to leave here,” said Caroline Soden
Now
This month catchup with the Soden Family! Little Silver Neighbors, September 2018 Edition
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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.
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. » We utilize natural, nontoxic, and alternative treatments for conditions such as chronic fatigue, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, and hormone imbalance. » Call us with any health concerns for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
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Looking Back
Seeing 2020
Then
B y L S N Te a m
Little Silver Neighbors is seeing 2020! Reminisce with us and the first year of the magazine with our families then and where they are now.
P h oto b y S h i n e B r i g h t S t u d i o s , Av e ry B r i g h to n
“We absolutely love our neighbors, and we couldn’t imagine ever wanting to leave here,” said Caroline Soden
Now
This month catchup with the Soden Family! Little Silver Neighbors, September 2018 Edition
P h oto C o u rt e s y o f H a l S o d e n
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.
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. » We utilize natural, nontoxic, and alternative treatments for conditions such as chronic fatigue, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, and hormone imbalance. » Call us with any health concerns for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
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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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