Monmouth Health & Life: April/May 2019

MONMOUTH HEALTH & LIFE

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Contents APRIL/MAY

FEATURES 32

THE ART OF HEALING

Eight local artists exhibit works that express their relationship to cancer.

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THE DOCTOR POET

A former chair and program director of Department of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center publishes a book of photos and Haiku about Japan.

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KEEPING CANCER ON THE RUN A Toms River woman doesn’t miss a step while fighting breast cancer.

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HIT TING BACK A sports psychiatrist helps prize fighters transition to life after the ring.

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W E LC O M E L E T T E R E D I TO R’S N OT E H E A LT H N E W S BE THERE W H E R E TO E AT

ASIAN INFLUENCE One Monmouth County woman’s photography hobby spawned an award-winning career that took her abroad to experience Japanese culture through her eyes—and through her lens.

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A KITCHEN OPENS UP

Now a clean, white design enables better flow— and more “together” time for a Matawan mother and daughter.

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Visit these cities and you’ll leave full of artistic ideas for architecture, home décor and more.

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Contents APRIL/MAY

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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Monmouth County.

These delicious Moroccan dishes will tempt your taste buds with fresh, seasonal ingredients—and are simple enough to make at home.

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ST YLE WATCH

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JEWELRY BOX

Looking to add to your collection of jewels? These pieces work like a charm.

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HOME FRONT

Want to turn your abode into entertainment central? Add pizzazz to your patio with a sun-shielding umbrella or entertain indoors with a versatile nesting table.

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TALK OF THE TOWN

Long Branch is brimming with history and is way more than just a summer hotspot for family fun.

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TASTES

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POWER FOOD

Scallions—a versatile, verdant veggie—find a tangy place in cuisines all over the world.

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SPIRITS

Flowers and springtime go hand-in-hand, so try Mexico’s most beloved cocktail— sorry, margarita. After one sip of this fruity, tequila-based conconction, it’ll be a favorite of yours too.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW The food is as scrumptious as the view at Harpoon Willy’s in Manasquan.

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GATHERINGS

See photos from recent events in and around Monmouth County.

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Advances in treatments have given hope to those fighting even the most aggressive cancers, but these treatments also are growing increasingly complex, involving lengthy outpatient infusions and/or radiation therapies, and additional visits for supportive care. Recognizing the value of conveniently located expertise, Monmouth Medical Center is dedicated to bringing community-based, academic-level specialized cancer care close to home, so our patients can focus not just on treatment and healing, but also day-to-day living.

In this issue, you can read about breast cancer patient Bridget Root, who was determined not to let cancer get in the way of living her life. She didn’t let chemotherapy stop her from doing anything—in fact, she had taken up running just before her diagnosis, and she went on to complete several 10K races, including two at her happy place: Disney World.

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SEARCHING FOR DESIGN INSPIRATION?

SISTER PARISH, THE legendary American interior designer (who happened to live in New Jersey), often talked about the genesis of her design inspiration. She said, “Lifestyle, personality, taste, hidden desires—you have to analyze all these things before you can start designing in the correct way. We begin at the beginning.” Indeed.

Through the years, designers have told me that the most successful projects are those in which clients are able to articulate what means the most to them.

It might be a color scheme, a beloved heirloom, a favorite rug or chair—something that sparks the inspiration for a design that reflects the people living there.

In the case of designer Jill Moskowitz, that inspiration came from a feeling of isolation and the idea that a Matawan mother’s boxy townhouse created too much separation between her and her school-aged daughter. Moskowitz thought outside the box and opened up the layout, creating a contemporary floor plan that connected the kitchen and living room. Check out the space that marries modern openness and cozy comfort in “A Kitchen Opens Up” on page 44.

Some of us travel far and wide to find inspiration. If this is your preference, the trio of U.S. cities featured in “3 Hot Design Spots” on page 48 will not disappoint—they’re full of artistic ideas for architecture, home décor and much more. Or perhaps a journey around the globe is worth taking, as Marilyn Baldi discovered. The Tinton Falls photographer captured a series of breathtaking images during two trips to Japan, many of which are worthy of placement on a gallery wall. See Baldi’s work in “Asian Influence” on page 38.

Of course, we at Monmouth Health & Life know that an idea is just the first step in the creative process. And that idea might come from a movie, a painting, a far-flung city, a field of flowers or even the local lifestyle magazine you’re reading now. Sister Parish knew a thing or two about the twists and turns a project can take, but she loved the process. So enjoy the issue, and let the process begin.

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Dr. Samuel and his compassionate team of professionals expertly guide every patient through accurate diagnosis and comfortable treatment.

Dr. Samuel believes in the team approach, working closely with other dentists and physicians to correctly coordinate your needs and care.

People come first in Dr. Samuel’s practice. He uses advanced technology to ensure best outcomes and less invasive procedures to help save your own teeth. Dr. Samuel is one of the only periodontists in Monmouth County certified in LANAP for the laser treatment of periodontal disease and LAPIP, the laser treatment of ailing dental implants. With LANAP/LAPIP there are no incisions, no sutures, minimal discomfort, and minimal bleeding resulting in an easier, quicker recovery compared to traditional surgery.

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A DVERTI S EMENT

Check-ups Are Good For Your Financial Health W

ELCOME to the latest edition of Fiscal Fitness! Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month? It’s an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish & maintain healthy financial habits. Teaching students and young adults the basics of finance, the value of money & how to manage debt is more important than ever. As an advisory board member for the Academy of Finance at my local high school, I see the positive results of these programs and continue to advocate for financial education.

HEREIN LIES THE PROBLEM It’s not just students who need help but adults who never handled the finances before or just too busy with “life” to think about it. Yes ladies, I am talking directly to you. Dramatic changes in our lives are bound to occur, particularly when it involves our finances. No one expects their spouse to pass away at the prime of their life, or a marriage to end after 30+ years.

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AS A CERTIFIED CFP ® FINANCIAL PLANNER PROFESSIONAL®, it’s my job to anticipate change for my clients, having a plan for the “what if” scenario. Over the years, I have refined a process that puts all the pieces of the puzzle together, helping clients transition into the next stage of their life. How prepared are you? Have you planned for a longer life expectancy?

Incapacity? A retirement income plan that you cannot outlive? These concerns are on most people’s mind, but rarely executed

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ON A PERSONAL NOTE: I would like to applaud a young woman who recently came to my office. As a Christmas gift, her mother offered to pay for a meeting with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professional®. Anne is 29 years old and has been aggressively paying down her college debt. She has clear goals: save for a down payment on a home, put money aside for an eventual wedding and contribute to her 401K for her own retirement. It’s refreshing to see a young woman taking complete control of her financial destiny and can’t wait to see her progress. Her parents should be very proud!

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DOGGY & ME Here’s the perfect chance to spend more quality

time with your canine. Purr’n Pooch Pet Resorts of Tinton Falls is bringing back its weekly DOGA classes—that’s doggy yoga classes, of course—in which humans and their four-legged companions can learn and enjoy the activity together. The $12-per-session classes are held weekly on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m.—just in time to unwind for the busy week just under way.

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Along with going to church and hunting for eggs, you’re going to need to chow down on Easter. If you’d rather spend that Sunday, April 21, visiting with the family than slaving away in the kitchen, have your holiday brunch at one of these Monmouth spots. Just make your reservations ASAP—these popular places book up fast!

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THE NEW SCHOOL One River School of Art + Design is expanding its franchise in New Jersey with a new branch in Middletown. The school offers personalized art classes and digital design courses for kids, teens and adults, such as drawing, sculpture, cartooning, intro to photography and intro to Photoshop.

“We strongly believe that Middletown and surrounding Monmouth County towns are looking for art-based inspiration to have fun and to learn and/or to build a portfolio of their work,” director Joe Kaplan says. Classes are slated to begin April 29, with grand opening weekends (free workshops sampling classes they’re offering) planned for April 27–28 and May 4–5.

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a new pet, how about one with celebrity roots? In December, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s Perro de Presa Canario breed dog named Eris delivered her litter of puppies at Green Leaf Pet Resort in Millstone, where the pooch had previously been trained. Now the Monmouth County resort is handling the adoptions of her 10 babies and hoping to place them in loving homes.

Best yet: A portion of all proceeds from the adoptions will go to the Prisoners Assisting Warrior Services (PAWS) Program, which trains service dogs to assist wounded veterans.

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LAST CALL We’re just a few weeks away from farmer’s market weather (and beach weather!), but it’s not too late to enjoy the only indoor farmer’s market in Monmouth County. Every Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m. inside Bell Works in Holmdel, local vendors sell soups, freshly baked breads, Italian specialties, desserts, dips and more.

But you better get there ASAP, as it’s closing for the season Wednesday, May 1.

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After a brief hiatus due to flooding, Teascapes, a tea store and lounge in Atlantic Highlands, is back in business. The quaint shop sells customized loose teas, tea accessories and light fare, and it even hosts tea parties, tastings and etiquette classes, which—hint hint—would make a memorable gift idea for Mother’s Day. • TEASCAPES, 68 FIRST AVE., SUITE K, ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, 732.203.5100

NEW BAKER IN TOWN

We’re still mourning the demise of Carlo’s Bake Shop, but its replacement just might fill its void. Alfonso’s Bake Shoppe, a family-owned bakery that has been running in Staten Island since 1970, opened its first Jersey Shore location in Red Bank in January, and we’re thrilled to have them here. Customers can choose from freshly baked bread, cakes, pastries, pies, cookies, rolls, muffins and doughnuts, but Alfonso’s is most known for its out-of-this-world cannolis and made-to-order cakes. We’re salivating already.

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UP YOUR BRUNCH GAME

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Maeberrie Market is half market selling desserts, flowers and vintage houseware, half sit-down restaurant offering breakfast and lunch (and occasionally dinner). The ambience is cozy too, with china, wooden chairs, exposed brick and fresh blooms that seem to be inspired by the homes designed by Joanna and Chip Gaines on Fixer Upper.

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How do tacos on top of a pizza sound? We’ll find out how it tastes when Tony Boloney’s, a pizza chain in Atlantic City and Hoboken known for its out-of-the-box slices, opens at Pier Village in Long Branch on May 15. The company’s 30-lb. pizza pie topped with 24 tacos (!), a Tuesday-only special, has become a viral internet sensation, but if that’s not your thing, you’ll find plenty of other options here, from the “Jersey Fist-Pump” to the “Jewish Cowboy.” There are also gluten-free and vegan options. As the massive menu itself says, “indecisive peeps, beware.”

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Plus, Long Branch has more historical significance in both American culture and pop culture than you may think…

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SEVEN PRESIDENTS

Long Branch was a beach resort town dating as far back as the 1800s, and presidents Harrison, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, McKinley and Wilson often vacationed here with their families. There have since been two landmarks in Long Branch named for these “seven presidents,” including Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and The Church of the Presidents, where they each attended services during their stays.

Unsurprisingly, there are lots of delicious beachfront eateries from which to choose in Long Branch, including the upscale Avenue Le Club for French cuisine, Charley’s for American, Rooney’s for seafood, and McLoone’s for a little bit of everything. Want to go a bit more casual?

The Turning Point in Pier Village always draws a crowd for breakfast and lunch, Nunzio’s boasts the best pizza in town, or enjoy all-day breakfast at Amy’s Omelette House, with its overwhelming selection of pancakes and 200+ types of omelettes.

THEATER TOWN

In the early 19th century, Long Branch was a gathering place for some of the greatest performers, and was even deemed the “Hollywood” of the east coast. As immigrants settled and the town became more residential in the early 20th century, it lost its reputation as a theater hub. However, since 1997 Long Branch has been home to the New Jersey Repertory Company, a not-for-profit theater that produces plays.

HOME, SWEET HOME

Thinking about buying or selling a home here? The median home value in Long Branch is $399,800, up 11 percent over the past year. Home values are expected to increase 8.2 percent within the next year, according to Zillow.

FAMOUS FACES Several notable people and celebrities have once called the town home, but the most well-known is Bruce Springsteen, who was born in Long Branch and famously wrote his “Born to Run” album from a tiny bungalow located on West End Court. A few others include, from left, MarShon Brooks, formerly of the Brooklyn Nets and other NBA teams; late Six Million Dollar Man actor Richard Anderson; the late trailblazing White House reporter Connie Lawn; and actor David Garrison, who most notably played Steve Rhoades on Married With Children.

FUN FACT: Long Branch draws an especially large crowd in July for its Fourth of July Oceanfest, one of the biggest fireworks festivals in the state, and again in August for its annual Jazz & Blues festival, held along the boardwalk with food, fun and music for the whole family.

Photos: Pier VIllage: mhsarchitects.com; tea house: Wikipedia; theater: njrep.org; fireworks: oceanfest.com; Garrison: Wikipedia; Lawn: newsnetnews; Anderson: Wikipedia; Brooks: netsdaily.com; Springsteen: Facebook

DINING OUT

President James Garfield, who died in Long Branch after complications from an assassination attempt, has a landmark in his honor here, the Garfield Tea House. Located on the grounds of the church in the Elberon section of town, this small playhouse was made of wooden railroad ties used to lay the track that transported America’s 20th president from the train station to the oceanfront house in which he died. The Long Branch Historical Museum Association is currently working to restore both the church and the tea house and hoping to reopen them to the public.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Long Branch is named for the long branch, or south branch, of the Shrewsbury River.

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HEALTH NEWS

NIGHT OWLS, BEWARE

A recent study shows that burning the midnight oil may up your risk of diabetes, as well as respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders.

—Chronobiology International

DON’T SKIP THE GYM!

AGE AT MENOPAUSE LINKED TO HEART HEALTH

Women who entered menopause before age 45 have a 50 percent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than those who started it after that age.

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People taking vitamin B3 can cut the risk of nonmelanoma cancers by 23 percent in people with a history of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, according to recent research.

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THINK BEFORE YOU BITE Here’s some food for thought: Researchers who told study participants to think about how lunch would affect their health selected smaller portions than people who were told to think about how full the meal would make them.

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Missing a workout can cause the blues in people who regularly work out at least three times per week, according to recent research.

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A new FDA-approved drug, Aimovig, reduced the number and severity of both chronic and episodic migraines. The selfinjected medicine was shown to help 30 percent of sufferers, who previously received no relief from other meds.

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FOR TRUE KINDNESS

The feel-good state you experience after you do something nice has been proven by brain scans of individuals after performing acts of kindness. However, researchers have found that there’s a bonus for those who act without expecting anything in return: Additional reward areas in the brain— the subgenus anterior cingulate cortex—lit up, enabling those folks to feel an extra dose of well-being.

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THE ART OF HEALING EIGHT LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBIT WORKS THAT EXPRESS THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO CANCER.

MEDICAL CARE IS CRITICAL IN treating and, one hopes, curing disease, but true healing takes more than doctors and medicine. There is a spiritual component to recovery as well, and perhaps no one knows this better than artist Karen Starrett. She is the curator as well as one of the eight artists whose work is featured in “Art & Healing: Expressions of Trauma and Gratitude,” an exhibition at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft.

The exhibit runs through May 19.

Art & Healing highlights the role of how the creation of art can be part of the healing and recovery process after a cancer diagnosis. For Starrett, of Ocean Township, that diagnosis came in 2003. When she learned she had Stage 3 ovarian cancer, “everything changed,” she says. “I thought I was going to die. I was 50 years old. I know 28 women who died from ovarian cancer. It was very frightening.”

After surgery and a year of chemotherapy at Monmouth Medical Center, her cancer was gone. Physically she was healthy; emotionally, however, she fell into deKaren Starrett pression, and was unable to practice her favored art form, collage.

She attended a week-long art workshop, but she “floundered” until the facilitator gave her a large sheet of paper and paints. “She said, ‘Just move your hand,’ so I did,” Starrett says.

She finished one painting, then another. “It was very powerful. I believe painting was part of my healing,” she says. “I’ve been painting ever since.”

Over the ensuing years, she studied the

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENHANCES WELL-BEING OF PATIENTS AND LOVED ONES THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY (CSC) at Monmouth Medical Center is part of an international non-profit organization whose mission is to help individuals impacted by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in free, professionally led programs of emotional, physical and psychological support. Delivery of CSC programs by licensed professionals ensures that all members who are impacted by a cancer diagnosis are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. All programs are free of charge to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis: patients, caregivers, and adult and child family members, no matter where treatment has been received. CSC offers a full calendar of monthly activities and support groups, including music, art and play therapy, intended to help patients and their loved ones to navigate through their feelings and emotions. Call 732.923.6090 to learn more about CSC.

“To Hell In A Basket”

by Shari Epstein

relationship of art and healing, and she was trained as a hospital artist-in-residence. She then studied “creative aging,” became a certified dementia practitioner, achieved Advanced Certification in Gerontology from Rutgers University and developed an arts curriculum for older adults, including those with limited cognitive and physical abilities.

Last year, she approached Donna Kessinger, executive director of the Monmouth Museum, about curating an exhibit of artists who had been treated for cancer. The artists—including Theresa DeSalvio, Shari Epstein, Arlene Mollow, Nisha Sondhe, Carol Radsprecher, Bob Rivera, June Wilson—“all express their cancer experience, whether overtly or obliquely,” Starrett says.

“The art ranges from darkly surreal to humorous,” adds Kessinger, who has had her own cancer experience as well. She lost her sister-in-law to brain cancer in 2018. “I hope to honor her memory with this show,” she says.

Starrett says she is grateful to the museum for mounting the exhibit. “I want people to know that self-expression has a value.

Whether it’s writing, painting or performing, the body needs to express itself.”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CANCER SERVICES AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT RWJBH.ORG/MMCCANCER. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ART & HEALING EXHIBIT, VISIT MONMOUTHMUSEUM.ORG. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT MONMOUTHHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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THE DOCTOR POET A FORMER CHAIR AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY AT MMC PUBLISHES BOOK OF PHOTOS AND HAIKU ABOUT JAPAN.

IN SEPTEMBER 2016, Michael A. Goldfarb, M.D., and his wife, Barbara, went to Japan for their 50th wedding anniversary. Dr. Goldfarb, former chair and program director of the Department of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) for 14 years, always had been intrigued by Japan’s cultural esthetic, and as a photographer and lover of Haiku, he wanted to experience it firsthand. The Haiku format is usually three lines of 7-5-7 syllables. While there, he tried to capture that feeling by taking photographs and writing poems. Many scenes “appeared different than anything I’d seen in western culture,” he says.

When Dr. Goldfarb returned home, he realized he had a series of photographs and poems that worked well together and thought of putting them together in a book. That’s when fate took his hand and guided him along.

“I was eating dinner at a Chinese restaurant and read a fortune from a fortune cookie that said, ‘You see pictures in poems and poems in pictures,’” he says.

Later, when searching for a title for his book, he signed up for a Word a Day app, and the first word was “inscape.” “What does that mean? I had no idea. It means ‘the unique inner nature of a person or object as shown in a work of art, especially a poem,’” he says, still astonished. “There were so many moments [while creating this book] that were coincidental, or kismet, whatever you choose to call it,” he says.

He chose to call his book Japan Inscape, and it is available on Amazon and through his website, japaninscape.com. “I wasn’t doing it as a business venture,” Dr. Goldfarb says. “I was doing it because I thought I would share a daydream-like experience. What if I told you your view of the world around you could become happier and more complete by daydreaming along with

Michael Goldfarb, M.D., former chair and program director of the Department of Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center, recently released Japan Inscape, a haiku and photography book that was inspired by his travels to Japan.

photos and poems? My worldview changed as a result of this trip and I can honestly say I possess more peace and happiness now that I have experienced the power of understanding through gentle observation.”

Dr. Goldfarb, who still practices surgery, has been associated with MMC for more than 45 years. He was at one time the medical director of Monmouth’s Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center and surgical coordinator of the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at MMC. He is one of the founders of the JMWCBC and was on the Board of Trustees for 10 years. Dr. Goldfarb is a professor of surgery at Drexel University and continues to train surgical residents at MMC today.

After a life in science, Dr. Goldfarb seems amused by tapping into his artistic side. “I’ve been interested in using this side of my brain,” he says. “I’ve always been a scientist and surgeon, and now this is sort of coming out of me and I’m enjoying it. It’s been a pleasant surprise.”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT RWJBH.ORG/MONMOUTH. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT MONMOUTHHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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KEEPING CANCER ON THE RUN A TOMS RIVER WOMAN DOESN’T MISS A STEP WHILE FIGHTING BREAST CANCER. WHEN BRIDGET ROOT GOT THE NEWS THAT SHE HAD BREAST cancer, her first response was, “I don’t have time for this. I have a family vacation to Disney World in 10 days.” Root loves everything about Disney. And when her treatments at Monmouth Medical Center were all done and she was cancer-free, she paid the hospital her highest compliment: “I am a big fan of Disney’s customer service. Monmouth’s customer service is just as excellent.”

CONTROLLING YOUR RISK SOME RISKS FOR BREAST CANCER, such as family history and ethnicity, cannot be controlled. There are certain factors, however, that are within your control, including: • Use of oral contraceptives: Taking birth control pills slightly increases your breast cancer risk compared with women who have never used them.

• Drinking alcohol: Breast cancer risk goes up if you drink just one glass of wine, beer or mixed drink a day. The more you drink, the higher your risk.

• Your diet: Choose to eat healthy foods, rather than foods high in fat.

• Long-term use of estrogen and progestin medicines after menopause—known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Using HRT for two or more years may create a higher chance of breast cancer. Talk to your doctor about the right course of treatment for you.

• Excess weight, especially after menopause: Overall, your risk of breast cancer is lower if you stay at a healthy weight with a body mass index (BMI) below 25.

Toms River resident Bridget Root has completed several 10K races since her recovery from breast cancer.

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BREAST CANCER SYMPTOMS

Root, 62, lives in Toms River with her husband, Kevin.

THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOM of breast cancer She is an assistant is a new lump or mass. A painless, hard mass registrar at Ocean that has irregular edges is more likely to be cancer, but breast cancers can be tender, soft or rounded.

County College, It is important to have any new breast mass, lump or and he works for breast change checked by a healthcare professional Verizon. They have experienced in diagnosing breast diseases. Contact the three children, three Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center at Monmouth grandchildren and Medical Center to schedule an appointment. Other “two more on the possible symptoms of breast cancer include: way,” she says. She • Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no was diagnosed in distinct lump is felt) September 2012 • Skin irritation or dimpling (sometimes from a routine looking like an orange peel) mammogram taken • Breast or nipple pain • Nipple retraction (turning inward) at the Jacqueline • Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the M. Wilentz Breast nipple or breast skin Center at Monmouth • Nipple discharge (other than breast milk) Medical Center. “The next day I got the call, and it was a whirlwind after that,” she says. Her doctor was very helpful. I thought, look at her, treating it like a minor told her they could get her right in for further testing so she could still go to Disney World. Root asked the doctor annoyance. I tried to carry that attitude too.”

Root tolerated the treatments very well. “I shaved my not to tell her what stage her cancer was. “I didn’t want head in anticipation, and I might have jumped the gun preconceived notions of where this would take me,” she there,” she says. When her treatments were done, she says. “I just told them, take care of it.” also had breast reconstruction surgery. Throughout her She later learned she was Stage 2B and she opted many treatments, she says, all of the doctors, nurses for a double mastectomy, even though the cancer was in and staff treated her with courtesy and respect. “I give one breast and she did not have any family history of the all credit to the staff at Monmouth. They not only treated disease, nor any other risk factors. “I know myself, and I me physically, they helped me emotionally and mentally would not want to have to go through the wait for that call as well. Their attitude was always that they would take again,” she says. care of it.” When she forgot about a scheduled bone Her surgery was scheduled that November. Then, density test and arrived a couple of hours late, “it was no Hurricane Sandy hit. The hospital was without power and big deal. They didn’t seem annoyed. I thought that was her surgery was postponed for a couple weeks. “The wait wonderful.” was nerve wracking,” she admits. But it went well, and Root had taken up running before her diagnosis (“I what followed was chemotherapy and radiation treatments. thought I should get healthy—kind of ironic,” she says) and Root’s first chemo treatment was on Christmas Eve 2012, since her recovery she has completed several 10K races, and she admits she was “terrified. But there was another including the Seaside Semper Five in Seaside Heights and woman near me who looked great, and she said, ‘I have 25 two others at—you guessed it—Disney World. people coming for dinner tonight, let’s hurry this up.’ That FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE JACQUELINE M. WILENTZ BREAST CENTER, VISIT MONMOUTHWILENTZBREASTCENTER.COM. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT MONMOUTHHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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HITTING BACK SPORT PSYCHIATRIST HELPS PRIZE FIGHTERS TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER THE RING.

THE BIGGEST BLOW IN A BOXER’S HARD-HITTING career is often not found in the celebrated arena at all, but on the home front, especially with retirement.

No matter how great the athlete who steps into the ring, the boxer commonly meets his most formidable opponent in everyday life and may struggle to come to grips not only with retirement, but with the sport’s effect on the brain.

Ronald L. Kamm, M.D., a psychiatrist at Monmouth Medical Center, addresses a battle few boxing fans realize in research on boxing and retirement that was recently published in The ISSP Manual of Sports Psychiatry. His article, “A Sport Psychiatrist’s View of Boxing and Retirement from It,” delves into the impact of this physically demanding sport on the brain, the issue of performance enhancing drugs, the life of boxers beyond the ring and more.

Dr. Kamm draws upon his experience as vice president of FIST (Fighters Initiative Support and Training), as he seeks to raise awareness of a problem society often overlooks—boxers’ psychological needs. Although the nonprofit founded by professional boxer Gerry Cooney to help boxers transition is now defunct, Dr. Kamm maintains these issues are as relevant as ever.

Active in sports psychiatry since the 1970s, Dr. Kamm has presented lectures and published articles on the topic all over the world, consulted with many school sports teams and served as sport psychiatrist for USBL New Jersey ShoreCats.

Outside of his work at Monmouth Medical Center, a RWJBarnabas Health facility in Long Branch, he has a private practice in Oakhurst. He also serves as an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the Philadelphia-based Drexel University College of Medicine.

He received his medical degree in 1968 from Hahnemann Medical College, (now Drexel University College of Medicine) and completed his psychiatric residency in 1972 at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center’s New York State Psychiatric Institute in NYC.

Ronald L. Kamm, M.D., a psychiatrist at Monmouth Medical Center, recently had an article published in The ISSP Manual of Sports Psychiatry.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT RWJBH.ORG/MONMOUTH. TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE, VISIT MONMOUTHHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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ASIAN INFLUENCE THIS MONMOUTH COUNTY WOMAN’S PHOTOGRAPHY HOBBY SPAWNED AN AWARD-WINNING CAREER, ONE THAT TOOK HER ABROAD TO EXPERIENCE JAPANESE CULTURE THROUGH HER EYES—AND THROUGH HER LENS.

Local photographer Marilyn Baldi traveled to Japan and captured the country’s “great attention to detail” in her photographs.

“Even the manholes in Japan are impressive!” she jokes.

Such detail is apparent in the kanzashi, hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles.

When Marilyn Baldi enrolled in photography courses at Brookdale Community College and art schools around the Shore, she saw it as a hobby and a way to “share the beauty and harmony that is all around us.” But the Tinton Falls resident has since achieved success within the photography world; over the last decade, her photos have been exhibited at New Jersey art shows and galleries, won numerous awards on both a regional and national level and been featured in The New York Times.

And, as the globetrotter has learned, sometimes the best inspiration is found way beyond the confines of her New Jersey backyard. A selfproclaimed “traveler at heart and soul,” Baldi flew to Japan in 2013 and 2015, where she captured its unique culture and traditions through her trusty travel companions—an Olympus E-M5 Mark II camera and a Nikon D7000 camera.

On her journeys, Baldi noticed the great attention to detail in the country’s fabrics, gardens and architecture, and captured such intricacies on film. “The emphasis seems to be on simplicity, serenity and harmony,” Baldi says of Japan. “There is great care given to the preservation of the historic sites and revered settings.”

And such beauty shows in her photographs. See our favorite selection from Baldi’s collection of photos from Japan on the following pages, if not for inspiration to travel to Asia yourself, then for décor ideas for your home.

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This page: Sumi-e, which translates to “black ink painting,� is an art form of Japanese brush painting that is rooted in Buddhism. Opposite page: A traditional Japanese house is identified by its veranda, like this one in Kyoto.

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This page, right: Japan’s pagodas are distinguished by their odd number of storeys and eaves.

They resemble Indian stupas, whose original purpose was to house the remains of saints and kings. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: The Japanese alps are a series of mountain ranges that today encompass the Hida Mountains, the Kiso Mountains and the Akaishi Mountains; known as “hanami” in Japanese, cherry blossom festivals are held each spring as the beautiful pink blooms blossom throughout the country; the main entrance gate of the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum is an exhibit in and of itself; as in Chinese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize joy, celebration, good fortune and longevity.

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A KITCHEN OPENS UP NOW A CLEAN, WHITE DESIGN ENABLES BETTER FLOW—AND MORE “TOGETHER” TIME.

By DONNA ROLANDO Design by JILL MOSKOWITZ, KITCHEN MAGIC Photography by DAVID GLASOFER, IMAGE UP STUDIO

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This page: Prestige Statesman cabinets in satin white and new recessed lighting give a Matawan kitchen a bright look. Opposite page: Floating shelves above the counter eliminate what designer Jill Moskowitz calls "the bowling alley effect" of long cabinets.

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Isolated—that’s how a Matawan mom felt in her townhome’s boxy kitchen.

Time spent cooking up a storm meant time away from her school-age daughter. The walls did more than divide kitchen, dining room and living room; they interrupted family time.

Lisa, the homeowner, recalls having to strain to catch a glimpse of the living-room TV when her daughter wanted to share a viewing moment. In that precious time of the day when family life revolves around the kitchen’s tantalizing aromas, the closed floor plan proved more than outdated—it was a personal barrier, and a stumbling block to entertaining and visiting with extended family members when they came by.

“The kitchen was like a box,” laments Lisa, who purchased the place in 2012 anticipating a future makeover. “As a working mom, my time in the kitchen is key, not just to make meals but to interact with people, and the old layout hindered that,” she says.

To move “outside the box” (almost literally) and into a more contemporary floor plan and style, Lisa turned to Jill Moskowitz, a designer for Kitchen Magic in central New Jersey, and yes, a wall did have to crumble. In fact, Moskowitz blew the layout wide open to connect the kitchen with the adjacent living room and eliminated the dining room to add space where it was needed most—in that Grand Central kitchen.

Part 2 of Moskowitz’s mission was a clean design to rescue an eatery short on space (both storage and counter) and visually burdened with stock oak cabinets that had been painted so many times that another paint job just wouldn’t work. Lisa embraced the switch to suede gray (seen in the floating shelves and island) and satin white (looking fresh in the Prestige Statesman cabinets made of maintenance-free laminate) and the new lighting that left gloom behind. Not only did the open layout mean more sunlight, but Moskowitz also installed dazzling pendants over the island and other artificial lighting.

White is undeniably trendy and classic, with the staying power Lisa wanted in her forever kitchen. Yet modern makeovers with their

monochromatic tendencies can have inherent design challenges, sometimes crying out for texture to take them from antiseptic to wow. “If you do all white, it’s a very sterile kitchen,” says Moskowitz. “Contrast is important, I think, but it’s personal taste.”

So Moskowitz introduced gray grout to dramatize snowy subway tiles and added a hexagon pattern over the stove that, like a painting, infuses character. In addition, the tiered island, with a sink and dishwasher on one side and chow-down area on the other, gets high marks for more than function. The quartz countertops with white, gray and a touch of beige not only deliver pizzazz, but also let Lisa cross another element off her list: easy maintenance. The quartz product is nonporous, which means easy, breezy cleanups. Ditto for the distressed gray wood-effect planking, which is porcelain, known for its durability.

Loving the subtle sparkle of the quartz, Lisa says, “Jill helped me pick out a beautiful piece that has a glitter effect but very slight—so it’s not obnoxious. It makes it elegant and looks really great with the lighting.”

Another textural boost came from brushed nickel cabinet hardware, stainless-steel appliances and floating shelves, which are just right for family photos and to avoid what Moskowitz calls “the bowling alley effect” of long cabinets. Says Lisa: “Jill gave me great ideas. I explained that while everyone needs lots of storage, I also needed to display art and family mementos. She came up with the floating shelves on either side, which I thought was fabulous.”

Besides solving the storage problem with the new design, Moskowitz added touches such as built-in recycling and trash bins, which Lisa applauds for the convenience factor.

Lisa likes the kitchen redo so much she plans to take the rest of the townhome on a similar design journey. “Our use of the kitchen has almost tripled with open concept,” she says. “The old layout made it hard for two people to function in the kitchen; now we are able to cook together. It’s the space to be able to cook with people instead of just for them.”

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3 HOT DESIGN SPOTS VISIT THESE CITIES AND YOU’LL LEAVE FULL OF ARTISTIC IDEAS FOR ARCHITECTURE, HOME DÉCOR AND MORE.

Almost any town in America can give the traveler a fresh perspective. Checking out classic architecture, avant-garde design or even quirky artisan shops on your travels can help you see your own home and its possibilities afresh when you return. But these three cities offer design inspiration to the max.

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ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

Home to an active arts community, Asheville boasts a vibe that can be described as boho meets classic Southern charm. While the backdrop of Blue Ridge Mountains can take your breath away, the breadth of architectural jewels is a worthy rival for visitors’ attention.

Asheville is home to the Biltmore Estate, a 250-room castle built by millionaire art collector George Washington Vanderbilt II. Constructed between 1889 and 1895, the Châteauesque-style structure is still the largest privately owned home in America and one of the most prominent examples of Gilded Age mansions intact.

Asheville may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of art deco design, but there’s a wealth of wonderful examples here. Built in 1928, its pink-roofed city hall reflects the area’s spectacular sunsets. Another art deco treasure is the S&W Building, a former cafeteria and speakeasy. Asheville is also home to many stellar examples of Victorian and arts-and-crafts architecture.

It seems that around every corner of this city lies another design inspiration.

If all this sightseeing makes you hungry, make a pit stop at Luella’s Bar-B-Que, where the pulled pork and barbecue tempeh are cooked up by smoking and grilling experts, or sample the locally sourced meats at Buxton Hall Barbecue.

After all, you’re in the South; why not enjoy some good ol’ Southern cooking?

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

Think your town is historic? This northern Florida city ups the ante. It was founded

by Spanish explorers in 1565, making it the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental U.S. Today St. Augustine retains its Old World European atmosphere thanks to plentiful Spanish Colonial and Spanish Revival architecture.

In the Old City section, buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries make visitors feel they’ve been transported back in time.

While St. Augustine is famous for Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., there’s a lot more to see here.

Start your city tour at the Lightner Museum, housed in a Spanish Renaissance Revival-style building that serves as a one-of-a-kind showroom for arts from the Gilded Age. Vintage furniture and musical instruments are displayed in former Turkish baths and ballrooms. A stroll through Flagler College will lead you up a decadent marble and onyx stairway to the breathtaking dining hall, ringed by 79 Tiffany windows.

Treat yourself to a libation or two at the St. Augustine Distillery, which is set in a former ice manufacturing plant. And no visit to St. Augustine is complete without a visit to the famous Ponce de León’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park for a tiny blue bottle of water that just may help you turn back the clock.

PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS

If you appreciate the nautical charm of the Cape Cod style, there is no better getaway than the Cape itself. Provincetown is on the Cape’s edge—geographically and metaphorically—and has been called “the place to paint and party.” A walk down brick sidewalks will take you past restored century-old gray shingled cottages, art galleries, décor stores, craft studios, restaurants and live music venues—all steps away from beautiful beaches.

The town established its reputation as one of the nation’s largest art colonies more than 100 years ago.

In the summer of 1916, Europe was engulfed in World War I and creatives who might otherwise have made the pilgrimage to Paris—including Eugene O’Neill and Marsden Hartley—headed to Provincetown instead. Today that same bohemian spirit prevails.

The Provincetown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and the Center Methodist Church cannot be missed. Built in 1860, it exemplifies the beauty of traditional New England-style architecture.

Don’t leave town before you’ve been to MacMillan Pier for some early morning humpback whale watching, and be sure to make an appearance at Tea Dance at the Boatslip Resort and Beach Club. The popular daily LGBTQ (but friendly for everyone) social event is a great chance to sip cocktails and show off your dance moves.

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2019 MONMOUTH COUNTY IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST SEASONED AND TALENTED REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN THE COUNTRY. To help readers find the best agents to work with, Monmouth Health & Life contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate a multi-faceted research campaign. It consisted of an online survey delivered directly to agents across Monmouth County via email as well as internet research. In the survey, real estate agents were asked to provide sales volume ranges and also nominate their peers. In the Internet campaign, DataJoe consulted a variety of websites to build richer knowledge of individual licensed real estate agents across the county.

DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the appropriate state regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a real estate agent’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that real estate agent was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied results to Monmouth Health & Life for final review.

We recognize that there are many good real estate agents who are not shown on the representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the county.

ASBURY PARK Kenneth Rickel Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties 200 Main St. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Office: 732.897.9200 Mobile: 732.245.4833

MIDDLETOWN Christian Giamanco RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 113 Tindall Rd. Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.996.1292 Mobile: 732.933.0200

Michele Ashkenazi Century 21 76 Broad St. Eatontown, NJ 07724 Mobile: 732.542.1990

Christopher Walsh RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 113 Tindall Rd. Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 732.309.5502

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MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP

Patrick Butera RE/MAX Paradigm Realty Group 740 River Rd., Suite 206 Fair Haven, NJ 07704 Office: 732.212.9900 Mobile: 732.996.8030 David Sgalambro Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. 623 River Rd. Fair Haven, NJ 07704 Office: 732.530.6300 Mobile: 908.578.8071 FREEHOLD

Matthew Merritt Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 500 Route 33 Millstone Township, NJ 08535 Office: 732.446.2424 Mobile: 609.658.5916 MONMOUTH BEACH Scott Gilbert O’Brien Realty LLC 37 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Office: 732.229.3532 Mobile: 732.241.7120

Drew Robustelli RE/MAX Homeland Realtors 42 East Main St., Suite 101 Freehold, NJ 07728 Office: 732.462.2222 Mobile: 718.200.2413

Amy Peak Jengo RE/MAX Elite 27 Beach Rd., Suite 4 Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Office: 732.870.6300 Mobile: 732.299.1070

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Kerrin O’Brien O’Brien Realty LLC 37 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Office: 732.229.3532 Mobile: 917.567.0684

Vincent J. Alu Key Agency Inc. Airport Plaza, 1356 Route 36 Hazlet, NJ 07730 Office: 732.888.1899 Mobile: 732.670.6565 MANALAPAN Jason Gumnitz RE/MAX Central 520 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.972.1000 Mobile: 732.740.3017

NEPTUNE Cindy Nelson Oliver Brothers Realtors 2300 Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753 Office: 732.775.6700 Mobile: 732.774.5554

OAKHURST Connie King Weichert, Realtors 1900 Route 35 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Mobile: 732.586.6006 Stacy Stefani Weichert, Realtors 1900 Route 35 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Mobile: 646.599.4311 RED BANK Gary Thomson Century 21 Thomson & Co. 254 Route 35 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.945.7035 Mobile: 908.601.6932 RUMSON Bernadette Barnett Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 23 W. River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 Mobile: 908.902.5035 Eric Bosniak Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 17 W. River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.3200 Mobile: 732.245.0340 Elaine Eadon Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 23 W. River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 Mobile: 732.778.4400 Elizabeth Lubin Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 23 W. River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 Mobile: 732.236.9330 Mario Venancio Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 110 Ave. of Two Rivers Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.530.2800 Mobile: 732.881.4306

Kelly Zaccaro Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 23 W. River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 Mobile: 732.492.8224 SHREWSBURY William Hagan Keller Williams Realty 750 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 732.245.7665 WEST LONG BRANCH Cathy F. Ades Cathy Ades Real Estate 197 Wall St., Suite 5 West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Office: 732.996.5619 Mobile: 732.413.0040

MONMOUTH COUNTY TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS ABERDEEN Susan Grace McGowan Hometown Residential Realty 1061 Route 34 Aberdeen, NJ 07747 Office: 732.583.8888 Mobile: 732.614.4025 ASBURY PARK James Kesling Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties 200 Main St. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Office: 732.897.9200 Mobile: 973.277.5323 Shannon Mitchell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties 200 Main St. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Office: 732.897.9200 Mobile: 848.448.6302 Robert Roccia RE/MAX Gateway 501 Grand Ave., Apt. 3L Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Office: 732.695.1600 Mobile: 732.890.0598

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Aleksandr Pritsker RE/MAX Central 520 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.972.1000 Mobile: 732.688.3819

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Lisa English O’Brien Realty LLC 76 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Office: 732.229.3532 Mobile: 732.860.5397

Aurelia Isidoro RE/MAX Homeland Realtors 42 East Main St., Suite 101 Freehold, NJ 07728 Office: 732.462.2222 Mobile: 732.779.8520

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Timothy O’Rourke RE/MAX Homeland Realtors 42 East Main St., Suite 101 Freehold, NJ 07728 Office: 732.462.2222 Mobile: 347.693.8565

Barbara Alvarez Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 998 Holmdel Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9600 Mobile: 732.616.7093

Brenda Connolly The Connolly Agency LLC 216 Main St. Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717 Office: 732.361.0800 Mobile: 732.272.7700

HAZLET

Charles J. Koehler Sutton Realty Group 315 Main St. Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717 Office: 732.898.9555 Mobile: 732.996.6060

Vincent Aquilino RE/MAX Imperial 684 Holmdel Rd. Hazlet, NJ 07730 Office: 732.203.1290 Mobile: 732.208.4968

Cheryl Sullivan The Connolly Agency LLC 216 Main St. Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717 Office: 732.361.0800 Mobile: 973.220.2918

Elizabeth Buccigrossi VRI Homes 3400 Executive Plaza, Route 35, Suite 5 Hazlet, NJ 07730 Office: 800.531.2885 Mobile: 732.778.0491

COLTS NECK Debra Annunziata Robert Defalco Realty 340 Route 34 Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Office: 732.845.3200 Mobile: 718.757.9979

Angela Dorsi RE/MAX Imperial 684 Holmdel Rd. Hazlet, NJ 07730 Office: 732.203.1290 Mobile: 732.670.4823

Elaine Kong Gee Robert Defalco Realty 340 Route 34 Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Office: 732.845.3200 Mobile: 732.241.7509

Mary Etta Gregory VRI Homes 3400 Executive Plaza, Route 35, Suite 5 Hazlet, NJ 07730 Office: 800.531.2885 Mobile: 732.687.2782

Ranka Vucetic Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. 174 Route 537 Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Office: 732.252.2460 FAIR HAVEN Paul Kiernan RE/MAX Paradigm Realty Group 740 River Rd., Suite 206 Fair Haven, NJ 07704 Office: 732.212.9900 Mobile: 732.492.7271

Melissa Haddad VRI Homes 3400 Executive Plaza, Route 35, Suite 5 Hazlet, NJ 07730 Office: 800.531.2885 Mobile: 732.337.0098 Marc Sorrentino VRI Homes 3400 Executive Plaza, Route 35, Suite 5 Hazlet, NJ 07730 Office: 800.531.2885 Mobile: 732.816.9178

Anna Appolonia Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 38 Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9200 Mobile: 732.371.3233 Jennifer Bernabeo RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 670 N. Beers St., Building #1 Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 732.690.8687 Lydia Chen Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 38 Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9200 Mobile: 732.267.6654 Thomas Connors Thomas Connors Real Estate 43 E. Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9400 Mobile: 732.673.2836 Pascale Coppola Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 38 Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9200 Mobile: 908.902.0404 Jeffrey Dispenza RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 670 N. Beers St., Building #1 Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 732.241.8574 Michael Fabozzi RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 670 N. Beers St., Building #1 Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 908.601.0423 Ron Ison Maximillion Realty, Inc. 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.400.5588 Mobile: 917.974.1915

Monica Kloc Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 963 Holmdel Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.3200 Mobile: 732.895.9135 Nicole Rabbat Levine Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 38 Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9200 Mobile: 732.216.4700 Manus Mullanaphy RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 670 N. Beers St., Building #1 Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 732.501.9802 Gerine Skamarak Exit Realty East Coast 57 East Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.2000 Mobile: 908.902.4778 Christine Stephan Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 998 Holmdel Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9600 Mobile: 732.768.7067 Inessa Tansky Maximillion Realty, Inc. 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.400.5588 Mobile: 917.806.7594 Josephine M. Tsarnas Tsarnas Real Estate Group, RE/MAX Real Estate Ltd. 25 Sycamore Ave. Little Silver, Nj 07739 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.598.7196 Barry Weinstein Weichert, Realtors 43 E. Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Mobile: 732.715.1222 Ann Wiltz Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 38 Main St. Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.946.9200 Mobile: 732.266.4740

Lindsey Elliott RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 113 Tindall Rd. Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 732.284.1906

Michael Smith Weichert, Realtors 1008 Route 35 Middletown , NJ 07748 Mobile: 908.907.3274

JACKSON

Giovanni Randazzo RE/MAX Central 520 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.972.1000 Mobile: 732.984.4141

Anthony Gonzalez RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 113 Tindall Rd. Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 908.565.0457

Brian Teitel Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 357 Route 9 South Manalapan, NJ 07726 Mobile: 732.616.5499

Carole S. Kubis Kubis Realty Group 170 Route 35, Suite 4 Middletown, NJ 07701 Office: 732.957.0900 Mobile: 732.239.3788

David Borrero RE/MAX Homeland West 494 Route 537, Suite 6 Millstone Township, NJ 08510 Office: 609.208.1800 Mobile: 917.681.2603

Theresa Trentacosta RE/MAX Central 520 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.972.1000 Mobile: 732.904.0701

Susan Natale Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 864 Route 35 Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.671.1000 Mobile: 732.673.0708

Samara P. O’Neill PorterPlus Realty 19 N. Countyline Rd. Jackson, NJ 08527 Office: 732.803.0488 Cell: 732.684.6674 KEYPORT Carissa Marshall Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 111 Route 35 Keyport, NJ 07735 Office: 732.264.3456 Mobile: 908.601.8487 Susan Montanti RE/MAX Imperial 262 First St. Keyport, NJ 07735 Office: 732.226.7466 Mobile: 732.895.5923 LITTLE SILVER Frank L. Pento Pento Real Estate Group 25 Sycamore Ave. Little Silver, NJ 07739 Office: 732.924.5656 Mobile: 732.687.4301 Steven Porzio RE/MAX Real Estate LTD 25 Sycamore Ave. Little Silver, NJ 07739 Office: 732.924.5656 Mobile: 732.691.1668 MANALAPAN Viktoria Adamov Weichert, Realtors 455 Route 9 South Manalapan, NJ 07726 Mobile: 848.391.6336 Roman Balandin RE/MAX Central 520 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.972.1000 Mobile: 732.887.7343 Lori Bocchieri-Bennett RE/MAX Central 520 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.972.1000 Mobile: 732.239.8044

Kevin Ward Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 335 Route 9 South Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.462.4242 Mobile: 732.915.4848 MATAWAN

Natalie Perrone Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 864 Route 35 Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.671.1000 Mobile: 732.895.3655

Jeffrey Kagan KP Edgestone Realty 1000 Route 34 Matawan, NJ 07747 Office: 732.307.3200 Mobile: 646.624.5598

Laura Quinn RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 113 Tindall Rd. Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 732.233.2303

Jethro Kwok RE/MAX Champions 755 Route 34 Matawan, NJ 07747 Office: 732.441.3400 Mobile: 908.216.0970

Jeanne Rich Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 864 Route 35 Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.671.1000 Mobile: 732.439.0016

MIDDLETOWN Ellen Balthazar Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 1020 Route 35 Middletown, NJ 07748 Office: 732.615.9898 Mobile: 732.687.5201

Tiffany Tomaini Mcwernli Properties Inc 113 Tindall Rd. Middletown, NJ 07748 Mobile: 732.213.8987 Sheryl Dente Weichert, Realtors 1008 Route 35 Middletown , NJ 07748 Office: 732.671.8000 Mobile: 917.257.7911

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP

Robin Cittone Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 222 Millstone Rd. Millstone Township, NJ 08535 Office: 732.792.0352 Mobile: 609.647.8659 MONMOUTH BEACH Morris Assouline RE/MAX Elite 27 Beach Rd., Suite 4 Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Office: 732.870.6300 Mobile: 646.321.7504 Emily Bahrs-Valentino O’Brien Realty LLC 37 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Office: 732.229.3532 Mobile: 732.672.1398 Richard Nagel RE/MAX Elite 27 Beach Rd., Suite 4 Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Office: 732.870.6300 Mobile: 908.433.9012 Christine Stout Shore Homes Shirvanian Realty LLC 35 Beach Rd. Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Mobile: 732.241.7344 Daniel Wright RE/MAX Elite 27 Beach Rd., Suite 4 Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 Office: 732.870.6300 Mobile: 908.433.9244 MORGANVILLE Adam Aly Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 848.241.6955 Mobile: 732.318.7597

LISTINGS

George Pavlushkin RE/MAX Central 520 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Office: 732.972.1000 Mobile: 732.984.8300

TOP REAL ESTATE

Albert Wright RE/MAX Real Estate Leaders 670 N. Beers St., Building #1 Holmdel, NJ 07733 Office: 732.933.0200 Mobile: 848.218.4003

LISTINGS TOP REAL ESTATE

Sujatha Bhaskara Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.319.1340

Brian Lichtenthal Mack-Morris Iris Lurie Inc. 47 Route 9 South Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.2228 Mobile: 347.563.5833

Angela Verdesco-Greco Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 848.459.4838

Denise Sherman-Pula Jack Green Realty, LLC 72 Main Ave. Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 Office: 732.776.6400 Mobile: 570.977.4250

Dino Demoro Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.771.3881

Harry Mesh Mack-Morris Iris Lurie Inc. 47 Route 9 South Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.2228 Mobile: 732.547.0293

Nicholas Zinner Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 848.218.2198

Frank Fortino Mack-Morris Iris Lurie Inc. 47 Route 9 South Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.2228 Mobile: 732.995.9914

Alfred Oliva Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.939.8946

NEPTUNE

Joseph Baumann Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 829 West Park Ave. Ocean Township, NJ 07712 Office: 732.493.4900 Mobile: 732.221.0865

Emete Hassan Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.614.2869

Katie Roberts Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 908.489.3282

Eric Hoffman Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 732.239.0272

Adam Russ Mack-Morris Iris Lurie Inc. 47 Route 9 South Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.2228 Mobile: 631.241.7650

Jennifer Klein Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 646.591.1601

David Scalese Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 908.330.8667

Theresa Kuyl Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 732.552.8145

Anthony Setaro Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 732.704.4345

Betty Laboska Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.614.1429

Purnima alwar Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 908.770.5999

Valentyna Lew Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.857.7387

Anaita P. Tarapore Keller Williams Realty 50 B Route 9 North Morganville, NJ 07751 Office: 732.536.9010 Mobile: 732.208.2538

Bonnie Hogan Oliver Brothers Realtors 2300 Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753 Office: 732.775.6700 Mobile: 732.614.9581 Stephen Okros Okros Real Estate LLC 3600 Route 66, Suite 150 Neptune, NJ 07753 Office: 844.454.7835 Mobile: 732.673.0700 OAKHURST Esther Ashkenazi Town And Country Real Estate Consultants LLC 204 Monmouth Rd. Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Mobile: 732.618.0787 Judy Ribeiro Weichert, Realtors 1900 Route 35 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Office: 732.531.1600 Mobile: 732.859.6649 Gloria Siciliano RE/MAX Gateway 1709 Route 35, Unit B Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Office: 732.695.1600 Mobile: 732.618.6655 OCEAN GROVE Thea Bowers RE/MAX Gateway 45 Main Ave. Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 Office: 732.361.0770 Mobile: 732.481.2110

Margaret Penta Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 829 West Park Ave. Ocean Township, NJ 07712 Office: 732.310.7047 Mobile: 732.493.4900 RED BANK Doreen Demarco Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 350 Route 35 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.946.3200 Mobile: 732.241.5015 Sandra Ferko Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Murphy & Co. 94 Maple Ave. Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.741.3030 Mobile: 732.689.1094 Dennis Freshnock RE/MAX First Class 121 Route 35 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.842.8420 Mobile: 908.601.6692 Allison Gregory Resources Real Estate 4A W. Front St. Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.212.0440 Mobile: 908.472.2194 Denise Ripnick Exit Realty East Coast 280 Route 35 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.229.8700 Mobile: 732.809.6316

Angela M. Pfisterer Ward Wight Sotheby’s International Realty 522 Washington Blvd.

Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Office: 732.449.5959 Mobile: 732.600.0613

Crista Trovato Keller Williams Realty 750 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 732.687.5941

Maureen Yetman Century 21 Thomson & Co. 254 Route 35 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.945.7035 Mobile: 732.687.3186

Karen Murphy Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 23 W. River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 Mobile: 732.337.4300

SHREWSBURY

Janet Marcellino Weichert, Realtors 1112 Third Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762 Mobile: 908.433.7158

RUMSON Karin Busichio Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 110 Ave. of Two Rivers Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.530.2800 Mobile: 732.758.9507

Kathryn Perez Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 17 W. River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.3200 Mobile: 732.581.9735

Christopher Drummond Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 23 W. River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 Mobile: 732.245.7716

Pauline M. Poyner Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 23 W. River Road Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 Mobile: 732.766.3330

Justin Eberle Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 17 W. River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.3200 Mobile: 908.433.1781

Benjamin Sclarow Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 17 W. River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.3200 Mobile: 609.312.1990

Donna Fernandez Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 110 Ave. of Two Rivers Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.530.2800 Mobile: 908.255.0339

Elizabeth Scott Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 17 W. River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.3200 Mobile: 732.259.6642

Jacalyn Grieco Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 17 W. River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.3200 Mobile: 732.213.6640 Robert Haspel Preferred Properties Real Estate 105 East River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.224.9200 Mobile: 732.778.7852

SEA GIRT

Stacie Bender Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 848 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.842.3434 Mobile: 973.818.9668 David Giuliano Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 848 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.842.3434 Mobile: 732.778.0687 Erica Herbst Ekey Realty Inc. 621 Shrewsbury Ave., Suite 242 Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.639.0129 Mobile: 732.890.5039 Dianna Olson Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 848 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.842.3434 Mobile: 732.233.9310 Jerilyn Restivo Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 848 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.842.3434 Mobile: 732.241.5281

Denise Dreyer Ward Wight Sotheby’s International Realty 522 Washington Blvd.

Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Office: 732.449.5959 Mobile: 201.819.2604

Bernadette Ruegg Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 600 Route 35 Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.842.6009 Mobile: 732.670.6240

Patricia Mayer Diane Turton, Realtors 512 Washington Blvd.

Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Office: 732.974.8700 Mobile: 908.309.9374

Annmarie Scottson Keller Williams Realty 750 Broad St. Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 Office: 732.704.4033 Mobile: 201.306.5010

SPRING LAKE

William (Bill) F. Marcellino Weichert, Realtors 1112 Third Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762 Mobile: 732.449.8886 Michael Skea Ward Wight Sotheby’s International Realty 1117 Third Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762 Office: 732.449.3322 Mobile: 732.272.5898 WALL TOWNSHIP Danielle Coyle Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2051 Route 35 Wall Township, NJ 07719 Office: 732.449.0093 Mobile: 732.598.0428 Richard Davidson RE/MAX Real Estate LTD 2101 Route 34 South Wall Township, NJ 07719 Office: 732.410.7100 Mobile: 732.859.7239 Theresa Lee Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 2051 Route 35 Wall Township, NJ 07719 Office: 732.449.0093 Mobile: 732.241.5851 WEST LONG BRANCH Kim Hale Exit Realty East Coast 946 Broadway West Long Branch, NJ 07764 Office: 732-229-8700 Mobile: 732-567-4001

LISTINGS

Nicole Kelly Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 17 W. River Rd. Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.3200 Mobile: 732.245.9642

TOP REAL ESTATE

Edward Szumski Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate 350 Route 35 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Office: 732.449.3200 Mobile: 732.859.3751

AGENTS TOP REAL ESTATE

Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty BERNADETTE BARNETT 23 West River Rd., Rumson, NJ 07760 Office: 732.842.8100 | Cell: 908.902.5035 Bernadettebarnett.com | Bernadette.barnett@sothebysrealty.com

IN THE MONMOUTH COUNTY REAL ESTATE COMMUNITY, and advisor when focusing on a financial investment as substantial and Bernadette is a name well known and respected for consistently being the consummate professional. In every client survey, Bernadette receives the highest praises for her remarkable service and attention to every detail. In her humble opinion, she’s chosen often for awards because she works hard. It’s no wonder that Bernadette ranks among Monmouth County’s Top Real Estate Agents.

Amongst Bernadette’s clients and colleagues, she continues to be a trusted advisor whose commitment to excellence enhances every real estate transaction. She’s consistently ranked at the top 1 percent of Monmouth County Realtors® in Monmouth County and eight-year consecutive Platinum NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award Winner.

Prior to Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, corporate relocations took Bernadette to Hong Kong, California, Connecticut, New York and back to New Jersey. This experience taught her the importance of having a real estate agent you can trust as your advocate

as personal as one’s home. Bernadette is committed to providing a noticeably higher level of service in an effort to make her clients’ real estate experience as easy and as stress-free as possible. These qualities are the hallmark to her client relationships today, earning her the highest NJAR® Circle of Excellence Sales Award Platinum level nine times.

In her 11-year career at Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, Bernadette has been named Company Top Producer three times and recently again in 2018. A licensed real estate agent in the state of New Jersey since 2000, Bernadette is a member of the NJ Realtors®, the National Association of Realtors®, the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors®, the NJ Realtors® Distinguished Sales Club, the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors Budget & Finance Committee and the Monmouth Ocean Regional Realtors Political Action Committee.

TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

PorterPlus Realty SAMARA P. O’NEILL, MBA Broker | Owner | Realtor 19 N. Countyline Rd., Jackson, NJ 08527 Office: 732.803.0488 | Cell: 732.684.6674 porterplusrealty.com SAMARA PORTER O’NEILL’S REMARKABLE NEGOTIATING SKILLS and instinctively collaborative personality makes her a natural choice for one of Monmouth’s Top Real Estate Agents. She was immersed in the real estate business at a young age as her late father, Steven B. Porter, and founder of PorterPlus Realty, built the agency.

Now the successor to the family business, Samara is dedicated to upholding her father’s legacy of always embracing those in need and consistently doing the right thing at all costs. These core values have been key in the companies relaunch success.

As a Broker-Owner of PorterPlus Realty, Samara embodies her father’s core philosophy of putting people first, refusing to make her business purely transactional. She understands real estate is able to greatly impact people’s lives and futures and it is important to always have your client’s vision and best interests at heart. Her Masters in Marketing from Drexel University gives her added expertise to effectively market homes and investment properties.

Along with a background of working in management for Fortune 500 companies, and her volunteer work; Samara has become a wellbalanced spearhead in her community.

As a board member of the YMCA, Rotary Club, PTA and a basketball coach she has proven that being able to balance work, career and motherhood are doable as a woman in the industry. While coaching and volunteering within her community Samara has also launched the Porter Family Scholarship fund which helps local high school students in need.

With both her presence in the community and her belief in giving back, it is clear to see why she and her team at PorterPlus Realty work for each client as if they’re family.

Samara’s vast experience, along with her teams vast understanding of the real estate industry; means clients can rest assured that they are truly in good hands. Because whether it’s helping a first time homebuyer find a dream home, assisting a seller to move on to the next chapter, or helping an investor make a sound purchase; she helps clients navigate the complex world of the real estate seamlessly.

Samara and her agents are licensed to practice real estate in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If you’re looking for the support of an agent who’ll have your back throughout the process, look no further than PorterPlus Realty.

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RE/MAX Homeland REALTORS DREW ROBUSTELLI Realtor® Associate 42 East Main St., Suite 101, Freehold, NJ 07728 Cell: 718.200.2413 | Office: 732.462.2222 DrewRobustelli.com | DrewRobustelli@gmail.com FB: MeadowCreekRealEstate.com

DREW ROBUSTELLI SAYS HE’S SUCCESSFUL in real estate because he’s easy to work with, but the reason goes deeper than that.

His goal as a real estate agent is to keep the human element in his business. As a result, Drew’s clients say they’re grateful for his immediate response time and his willingness to share his wealth of knowledge about the local market. Because he also personally handles every client’s listing from start to finish, Drew ranks as one of Monmouth’s Top Real Estate Agents.

Though his philosophy is people first, Drew isn’t shy about his large following on social media, where he’s an expert on targeted property marketing. He intuitively knows what audience will be excited by a listing, honing in on that perfect group of dream buyers as he did in 2018 when brought half of the buyers to his 26 listings at Meadow Creek where he heavily lists.

In addition to his expertise as a listing agent for upscale communities, he handles new luxury construction, resales, investment

properties and retirement properties. As a top producer with RE/MAX Homeland Realtors, Drew took his business to an even higher level in 2018, ranking in the top 1 percent of active RE/MAX agents along with other prestigious awards. Also impressive is that as an individual agent, Drew accomplished over $47 million in volume and 89 closings in 2018.

His fiancé, Jacki Allen, is also a valuable resource for Drew’s clients.

Jacki will soon be certified as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), an agent with advanced training serving the needs of buyerclients under a strict code of ethics. If you’re looking for a listing agent who’ll be there for you every step of the way, contact Drew at RE/MAX and see how he can make a difference in your home buying or selling experience.

TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Weichert, Realtors MICHAEL SMITH, SFR, Realtor Associate Certified Relocation Specialist 1008 State Highway 35, Middletown, NJ 07748 Cell: 908.907.3274 | Office: 732.671.8000 MDSmith1008@aol.com | MSmithRealtor.com THE HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICE MICHAEL SMITH OFFERS HIS CLIENTS, along with his ability to carefully listen to their wants and needs, gives him a well-deserved spot on Monmouth County’s list of Top Real Estate Agents. Though Michael is consistently a top agent with numerous prestigious awards, it’s his journey into real estate that’s given him a unique edge over other agents.

Michael likes to say that the real estate business found him.

His introduction into the industry started over 25 years ago as a Vice President of a bank and head of their Mortgage Operations Department. When the financial markets tumbled in 2008, the stars aligned and he began selling homes, becoming successful at it during one of the most challenging markets of all time. “Selling homes during that uncertain financial climate helped me grow to be a better agent“ says Michael. He quickly realized that he loved real estate and each client’s unique story. These experiences developed and sharpened the skills that greatly benefit his clients. “The level of service and care I give

my clients naturally draws people to me,” says Michael of his successful referral business as a result of happy clients. “I’m also honored to service generations of families that come back to me for their real estate needs.”

Michael’s finance background gives him a high degree of quality and control of his successfully executed sales. He shares his real estate sales and finance knowledge by mentoring others on becoming top agents. At Weichert, Michael’s expertise includes listings, technology integration, social media sales and marketing, global relocation and mortgage lending. He’s part of the Weichert Realtors MultiMillion Dollar Sales and Marketed Club, Weichert President’s Club, a consecutive NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award Winner from 2009 to 2018 and a 5-Star Zillow Agent.

As a certified relocation agent, he services all of New Jersey as well as relocation to other states and around the world. Today, he’s an award winning Realtor® with award-winning service at any price point.

AGENTS TOP REAL ESTATE

Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty NICOLE RABBAT LEVINE Broker Associate® 38 Main St., Holmdel, NJ 07733 Cell: 732.216.4700 | Office: 732.946.9200 HONESTY AND HER BELIEF IN COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY gives Nicole Rabbat Levine an edge in Monmouth County’s competitive real estate industry. As a full time Broker-Associate for Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, her integrity has led to her achieving the New Jersey Association of Realtors Gold Circle of Excellence award for 2018, and has earned the COE consecutively since 2014. More importantly to Nicole is her robust referral business, which she views as her true barometer of success.

While Nicole works with clients across every category from first-time homebuyers to relocation candidates, she considers her strength to be strategic pricing when it comes to her sellers. She’ll carefully analyze the market via public data combined with proprietary information. “My listings sell, on average, within 98 percent of the asking price,” says Nicole. “I’m honest with my sellers, especially when setting expectations.” Nicole ensures each client has the most accurate view of the market and the process so there are no surprises along the way.

To show her unending thanks for her clients, she holds yearly client appreciation events and helps them in any way she can. “My client referral base, retention, and repeat business is extremely high,” adds Nicole. “They have trust in me and value my advice so they refer me to their friends and family. I find many people don’t even remember their Realtor’s name a year after the transaction, and I make sure that will never happen.”

Nicole’s reputation is also built on the way she continues to stay connected to her clients and giving them whatever helpful resource or referral they may need. Since building her business over the last 13 years since having her real estate license, Nicole has affiliated herself with Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty because of the unparalleled support they offer to agents and their clients.

CATHY ADES 197 Wall St., Suite 5 W. Long Branch, NJ 07764 Office: 732.413.0040 Cell: 732.996.5619 cathyades@gmail.com

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KNOWN AS A MOST HONEST AND MASTERFUL NEGOTIATOR, and a pressure-free Broker-Owner, Cathy Ades ranks as a 2019 Top Real Estate Agent. Cathy’s expert listening skills allows her to surprise and delight her clients by thinking outside the box, always gently nudging both buyers and sellers in the right direction and to see all the possibilities.

Born and raised in Monmouth County, Cathy has a thorough knowledge of the local real estate market expanding from West Long Branch to West Allenhurst. For a team that’s available 24/7, contact Cathy Ades Real Estate.

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HOMES OF DISTINCTION

$1,725,000 7 BEAVER DAM RD. COLTS NECK, NJ

$1,199,000 257 E. HIGHLAND AVE. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ

Colts Neck Waterfront. Rare opportunity to own on the

Views of NYC Skyline. Enjoy stunning views of NYC from

Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 908.902.5035

Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty 908.902.5035

Swimming River Reservoir. Entertain indoor or out in this 6,700 s.f. manor home on 1.3 acres.

Bernadette Barnett

$740,000 MANALAPAN, NJ

Just sold!

Stunning, East facing 5 bed, 3.5 bath Nicklaus Model with gorgeous full finished basement on premium privacy lot and cul de sac in The Grande@Battleground Country Club.

the 1200 sf roof-top deck. Young custom colonial close to NYC ferries and beaches. Simply stunning!

Bernadette Barnett

$459,900 MANALAPAN NJ

Just Listed! Tons of curb appeal and pride of ownership from the

moment you pull up to this tastefully landscaped ‘’Yorktown’’ Bi-level home with 2 car garage and large fully fenced yard.

RE/MAX Homeland Realtors 718.200.2413

RE/MAX Homeland Realtors 718.200.2413

Drew Robustelli, Realtor Associate

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ

Coming Soon! This beautifully maintained 4bedroom 2

bathroom house, sitting in desirable Spring Lake Heights. This home is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the best school systems in Monmouth County. Close to parks, beaches, shops and all that Spring Lake has to offer.

PorterPlus Realty Office: 732.803.0488 | Cell: 732.684.6674 Samara O’Neill | Broker | Owner | Realtor

Drew Robustelli, Realtor Associate

BRICK, NJ

Beautiful custom California style home

with open floor plan allowing for easy flow and perfect entertaining space.

Be greeted by the natural lighting and bright airy feel with 9ft ceilings an amazing view of the water. Boasting over 2400 sq ft. hard floors custom kitchen cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops.

PorterPlus Realty Office: 732.803.0488 | Cell: 732.684.6674 Samara O’Neill | Broker | Owner | Realtor

TINTON FALLS, NJ

Just Sold! Reserve by Toll Brothers. An estate of

Under Contract! Society Hill in Tinton Falls. Rare spacious and

Heritage House Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Cell: 732.216.4700

Heritage House Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Cell: 732.216.4700

inviting two floor town-home in the highly sought after Society Hill. Close to Red Bank, restaurant, shops, and 15 mins to the beach!

pure elegance, this impressive over 6,000 sqf Henley-model home is located in the highly desirable Reserve at Holmdel, a Toll Brothers development.

Nicole Rabbat Levine, Broker Associate

Nicole Rabbat Levine, Broker Associate

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TASTES

CULINARY ADVENTURE THESE DELICIOUS MOROCCAN DISHES WILL TEMPT YOUR TASTE BUDS WITH FRESH, SEASONAL INGREDIENTS— AND ARE SIMPLE ENOUGH TO MAKE AT HOME.

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GOAT CHEESE & GRAPEFRUIT SALAD Yields: 2 servings INGREDIENTS n 3 ½ oz. ciabatta or sourdough bread (slightly stale is best) n 2 Tbs. olive oil n 2 oranges n 2 pink grapefruits n juice of ½ a lemon n 3½ oz. arugula leaves n 2 oz. mâche n ¼ cup walnuts, smashed n 4 oz. soft goat cheese n 1 Tbs. argan oil n sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Rip the bread into bitesized pieces and put into a roasting pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and bake for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

Segment the oranges and grapefruits over a mixing bowl to catch the juices as you go. Add the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Put the arugula and mâche leaves into the bowl and toss together. Arrange on a serving plate and spoon over the juices.

Scatter the bread and walnuts over the top, and dollop over the soft cheese. Drizzle over the argan oil and add a pinch of pepper to the goat cheese. Serve immediately.

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FRIED ATLANTIC SHRIMP WITH PRESERVED LEMON & OREGANO Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS n 4 Tbs. olive oil n 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped n 1 preserved lemon, pith discarded and the skin finely chopped n 1¼ lbs. peeled jumbo shrimp n 1 tsp. ground cumin n ½ tsp. ground black pepper n ½ tsp. paprika n ¼ tsp. ground turmeric n ¼ tsp. chile flakes n h andful of finely chopped cilantro leaves n h andful of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves n 1 lemon cut into wedges, to serve n sea salt

DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

Add the garlic and preserved lemon and stir-fry for 10 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until just turning pink.

Add the spices and dried oregano to the pan, season well and continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through. Stir through the chopped herbs and serve immediately with the lemon wedges.

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POMEGRANATE & CHOCOLATE CAKE Yields: 8-10 servings INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE: n 1 cup self-rising flour n 1 tsp. baking powder n ½ cup plus 2 Tbs. cocoa powder n ¾ cup light brown sugar n 3 free range eggs n 2 sticks (½ pound) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing n 2 Tbs. pomegranate molasses n 2 Tbs. honey n 1¼ cups Greek yogurt n sea salt

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and line a 9-inch springform cake pan with butter and parchment paper. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.

Add the baking powder, cocoa powder, sugar and a pinch of salt. Mix together gently to combine ingredients.

FOR THE TOPPING: n ²⁄³ cup heavy cream n 3½ oz. dark chocolate n 1 Tbs. honey n h andful of pomegranate seeds

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool in the pan.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until really fluffy and light in color using a hand-held mixer. Pour the melted butter and pomegranate molasses into the flour and mix together. Fold in the honey and yogurt, and then add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, and fold together until completely combined.

Scrape the mix into the cake pan and roughly smooth over. Bake for around 25-30 minutes or until risen and the sides are just pulling away from the pan. The cake will still be a bit wobbly, but it will firm up as it cools.

Meanwhile, heat the cream in a pan over low heat. Break the chocolate into a small mixing bowl and add the honey. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and gently stir together until velvety smooth. Leave for 10 minutes to cool and thicken.

Spoon the topping over the cake and spread out using the back of a spoon so that it drizzles down the sides. Scatter the pomegranate seeds over the top and leave to set before serving.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Orange Blossom & Honey: Magical Moroccan Recipes from the Souks to the Sahara by John Gregory-Smith. Photos by Martin Poole © Kyle Books.

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RANNEY SCHOOL SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

At Ranney School, we know and value every child to inspire and challenge our students to reach their highest personal potential at every stage of their educational journey. Ranney is the only Age 3 through Grade 12 independent, co-ed, secular college preparatory school in Monmouth County. From our youngest learners to those looking ahead to college, Ranney students are prepared, supported, challenged, and encouraged as individuals. Ranney offers an innovative, flexible curriculum, robust student life and each student is supported by a team of educators.

235 HOPE RD., TINTON FALLS, NJ 732.542.4777 | RANNEYSCHOOL.ORG

RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NJ

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CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY Christian Brothers Academy has built a reputation rooted in excellence, basing our educational philosophy on the Lasallian tradition.

We focus on developing every aspect of our students through unique activities both in and out the classroom. Our faculty is committed to a rigorous academic curriculum, as well as the ever-present principles of faith and service. For nearly 60 years, CBA has solidified the character of young men, fostered an unparalleled brotherhood between students, and provided an exceptional foundation for our graduates to succeed.

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Ramapo College of New Jersey is an award-winning liberal arts college, nestled between the mountains, the Ramapo Valley Reservation, and New York City, on a picturesque 300-acre campus.

Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in over 36 programs, graduate degrees, and degree completion options. Our graduate programs in accounting, business, education, nursing, and social work have part-time flexible schedules for working professionals.

A student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and average class size of 23, provides students with individualized learning and mentorship. The College emphasizes hands-on and experiential learning through internships, research opportunities, study abroad, and civil service/volunteer work.

Ramapo College has received many awards including #1 Public College/University in NJ by College Choice, “Best Regional Universities, North” by U.S. News and World Report, Kiplinger’s “One of the Best 100 Values in Public Colleges,” “Best Bang for the Buck Colleges in the Northeast” by Washington Monthly College Guide & Rankings and “Best Dorms in NJ” by Niche.com, among others. Ramapo College of New Jersey is an award-winning liberal arts college, nestled between the mountains, the Ramapo Valley Reservation, and New York City, on a picturesque 300-acre campus. Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in over 36 programs, graduate degrees, and degree completion options.

Our graduate programs in accounting, business, education, nursing, and social work have part-time flexible schedules for working professionals.

A student/faculty ratio of 18:1 and average class size of 23, provides students with individualized learning and mentorship. The College emphasizes hands-on and experiential learning through internships, research opportunities, study abroad, and civil service/volunteer work.

Ramapo College has received many awards including #1 Public College/ University in NJ by College Choice, “Best Regional Universities, North”

by U.S. News and World Report, Kiplinger’s “One of the Best 100 Values in Public Colleges,” “Best Bang for the Buck Colleges in the Northeast” by Washington Monthly College Guide & Rankings and “Best Dorms in NJ”

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You want the best for your child.

Help them to aim high and reach further.

Ranney’s individualized college counseling starts in ninth grade, and predictive scheduling starts even earlier. Throughout Upper School, every student is supported by a team of faculty and advisors who know and nurture each child’s strengths, interests, and goals.

Learn more at an Open House:

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Professor Constance Crawford talks with Ramapo College students near the iconic Havemeyer Arch.

Learn in small classes.

Succeed in big ways.

With an average class size of 23 and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1, Ramapo College offers students an individualized learning experience. Our students are able to build meaningful, close-working relationships with faculty members through mentorship, collaboration and research opportunities.

Ramapo College offers over 36 undergraduate majors, bachelor’s degree completion options, and part-time graduate programs in Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), Nursing (MSN), Special Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology and Social Work.

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POWER FOOD

Onions Go Green

SCALLIONS—A VERSATILE, VERDANT VEGGIE—FIND A TANGY PLACE IN CUISINES ALL OVER THE WORLD.

WANT ONIONS THAT WON’T MAKE YOU CRY? Stronger than chives but milder than most other onions, scallions—alias green onions—just may fit the bill. They’re young plants of the Allium genus that haven’t formed a full bulb. (Some varieties can’t.) They have long, tubular green stems, are sold nestled in bunches and can be served cooked or raw.

Chefs have the option of using the bulbous bottom of the vegetable, the hollow green top or—for boosted nutrition and flavor—the entire stem.

Adding a sprinkle of chopped scallions to a dish right before serving can provide a mild onion flavor, a hint of texture, a burst of bright green color and several notable health benefits.

This slender veggie gets around.

Scallions are grilled and sprinkled with salt in Mexico, ground for a condiment in the Philippines, munched as an appetizer in India and added—chopped—to mashed potatoes in Britain.

And in the homes of Sephardic Jews in or from Iran or Afghanistan, they take on a special ritual function. In memory of the ancient days of slavery in Egypt, family members gathered for the Passover seder meal use long green onions to ceremonially whack each other.

POWER UP Scallions pack a wallop nutritionally too. A little bit of them goes a long way not just in flavor, but in beneficial content. When a full cup of scallions (tops and bottoms) is used in a dish, it adds only about 30 calories and 0.2 grams of fat. With that comes an array of health-boosting vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C (31 percent of the recommended daily value) as well as vitamin A (20 percent of DV) and its related antioxidants, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and retinol (the last two linked to skin and eye health). Scallions also have a respectable amount of fiber (10 percent of DV) and of the B vitamin folate (16 percent of DV), which promotes cell growth, along with less than 10 percent of DV of iron, calcium, potassium and manganese. Besides helping the body function at its best, studies have found that eating Allium vegetables may reduce the risk of various types of cancer, including colon, prostate and stomach.

But the pièce de résistance is the vegetable’s potency of vitamin K (more than 250 percent of DV in one cup), which helps the blood to clot. In fact, sprinkling just a tablespoon of scallions over a dish as a garnish can offer 16 percent of DV of the vitamin.

eral days in the refrigerator when wrapped in plastic. Cooks Illustrated recommends refrigerating them upright in a container with a little water and topped with a plastic bag for ideal freshness.

Once you’re ready to use it, wash the vegetable well and peel the thin layer of skin off the unformed bulb before slicing off the bottom.

Chopped scallions offer a blast of flavor when served in eggs (add them to your favorite omelet) or rice, or when baked into biscuits. Sprinkle the raw tops thinly sliced over soups, salads and even on top of cooked fish marinated in an Asian sauce to add zing. A popular Chinese dish, cong you bing, is made by combining the scallion with flour and sesame oil to cook it into a flaky, crispy pancake—Marco Polo is said to have become fond of this treat during his travels.

But don’t be afraid to celebrate the scallion for its simplicity. Coat scallions with olive oil and grill or roast them for a sweet and savory side dish, or whizz them in a food processor for a zesty vinaigrette. Top Chef Masters judge and food writer Francis Lam earned internet popularity for an addictive Cantonese ginger-scallion sauce recipe he published in Salon paying homage to a dish he loved in his childhood. —Liz Donovan DID YOU KNOW? In Chinese households, scallions are used in tea to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and headaches, and as a sedative for children, according to Eileen Yin-Fei Lo’s book The Chinese Kitchen.

BUY/STORE/SERVE Scallions should appear bright, feel crisp and be free of any brown spots, wilting or yellow leaves. They can be stored for sevMONMOUTH HE ALTH & LIFE

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SPIRITS

FLORAL NOTES

FLOWERS AND SPRINGTIME GO HAND-IN-HAND, SO TRY MEXICO’S MOST BELOVED COCKTAIL—SORRY, MARGARITA. AFTER ONE SIP OF THIS FRUITY, TEQUILA-BASED CONCONCTION, IT’LL BE A FAVORITE OF YOURS TOO.

STRAWBERRY CHAMOMILE PALOMA INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHAMOMILE HONEY SYRUP: n ¾ cup water n 1 ⁄3 cup honey n 1-2 chamomile tea bags

INSTRUCTIONS

CHAMOMILE HONEY SYRUP: n Combine water and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a low boil, simmer 1 minute and remove from the heat. Add the tea bag, cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. Remove the tea bag and allow the syrup to cool completely.

FOR THE DRINKS: Store in the fridge. n 3 oz. fresh grapefruit juice (about half of 1 grapefruit) n 2-4 Tbs. chamomile honey syrup, depending on your taste n 2 oz. tequila n 4 fresh strawberries, sliced n sparkling water for topping off n crushed ice

DRINKS: n Add the grapefruit juice, chamomile syrup, tequila and strawberries to a glass. Using a muddler (or even the end of a rolling pin), gently push the strawberries down until they release their juices and are lightly smashed. Add a handful of ice and then add sparkling water to top off. Give the drink a gentle stir. Taste and add more chamomile syrup if desired. Garnish with fresh chamomile flowers (yes, they’re edible!) and strawberries if desired.

Recipe courtesy of halfbakedharvest.com

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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION | HOME AND GARDEN

BACKYARD STRUCTURE

CRYSTAL POOL & SPA

We are a second generation, family owned and operated business with two great locations in Belford and Shrewsbury, New Jersey. We have been building and creating “Backyard Structures” for you and your families with top grade materials, expert craftsmanship, and generations of knowledge for the past 30 years. Backyard Structures continues to satisfy homeowners by delivering the best selection, pricing, and overall value for top quality American made products such as sheds, swing sets, gazebos, pergolas, garages, pavilions, playhouses, pool houses and more.

As a premiere pool builder in Monmouth County, Crystal Pool & Spa has been awarded numerous prestigious Gold Awards of Excellence in Design and Building by NESPA and APSP, the swimming pool industry’s trade organizations. But designing and building beautiful, functional and therapeutic pools, spas and waterfeatures is only part of the Crystal Pool & Spa success story… Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction are the essence of the company philosophy. By fulfilling customer’s desires with creative design, building and service, Crystal Pool & Spa has created a reputation for completely satisfying their customers.

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BY DESIGN BDL has grown into one of the state’s premier, full service landscape design experts catering to Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey. BDL offers both residential and commercial landscaping services; landscape design, hardscaping, outdoor living spaces, waterscapes, lighting, irrigation, and seasonal estate and property maintenance services. They strive to create luxurious yet functional outdoor spaces that allow their clients to enjoy seamless indoor to outdoor living. Each project is unique and is assigned the attention it deserves to create a space that reflects both the style of the home and the owner for a timeless experience.

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CENTRAL JERSEY POOLS For 60 years, Central Jersey Pools has offered exceptional products and service with a smile for residential pool owners. Our family owned and operated company has been a “can’t miss” destination for homeowners looking to install or maintain their above ground and in-ground pools. NJ residents have come to rely on our excellent reputation for only using the best materials from professional, reputable suppliers and manufacturers – and the results speak for themselves. Let Central Jersey Pools give you the backyard you’ve always dreamed of having

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GLORIA NILSON

MONMOUTH BEACH PLANTATION SHUTTERS & BLINDS, L.L.C. Monmouth Beach Plantation Shutters & Blinds, L.L.C., founded

by Beth-Ann Rooney 18 years ago, is a custom window treatment company specializing in solid wood plantation shutters, blinds, the entire Hunter Douglas(R) line, and Huper Optik(R) ceramic window (tint) films. Known for its outstanding customer service and installation, MB Plantation Shutters & Blinds has manufacturerdirect relationships for affordable top-quality window treatments providing solutions for every budget. Call for an in-home consultation or visit the showroom to learn what style shutter, blind, shade, or ceramic film meets your window treatment needs.

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NICHOLAS POOLS

At Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, our tradition of excellence and vision for the future are the foundation of our success.

Because our brand is synonymous with prestige and commitment to high standards, our clients expect a world-class experience provided by skilled, knowledgeable agents. We foster a culture of excellence through competitive products & services, ongoing training, and commitment to innovative technology—enabling us to deliver consistently on that expectation since 1977.

Nicholas Pools offers our customers the total inground pool solution by creating exciting new vinyl liner inground pool designs customized for every backyard. Our goal is to provide the very best pool experience in Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

Our work speaks for itself! From Pool Service and new Pool Installations, to liner replacement and renovations, we have your covered! Nicholas Pools specializes in the finishing touches that make your pool a “Backyard Escape.” By using custom pool shapes and spas, Nicholas Pools can create a tropical paradise for pool parties and family fun. Nicholas Pools also carries a full range of D-1 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas

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1820 LAKEWOOD RD., TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755 732.505.0404 | NICHOLASPOOLS.COM

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NEW JERSEY GRAVEL & SAND

Since 1979 Kitchen Magic’s team of experts have designed, manufactured & installed 60,000 kitchens. We offer award winning kitchen designs, custom to your needs. Our services include cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry and luxury countertops. All of our work is backed by a Lifetime Warranty. Kitchen Magic is proud to be an American manufacturer; offering superior products & craftsmanship. Free in-home consultation & estimates. Let us craft a custom solution for your kitchen and budget.

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Celebrating 83 years in business, our staff at family-owned New Jersey Gravel & Sand brings a world-class level of attention and detail to your every landscape, hardscape, and natural stone need.

We fabricate stone masterpieces for all interior and exterior applications, from fireplace hearths and mantels crafted with natural stone, to thin veneers, to stone used for outdoor kitchens, and custom pool coping. Visit our Website, Facebook or Instagram accounts and of course our amazing 23-acre stone yard to experience exciting new products and ideas. help with, our team will go above and beyond to exceed their expectations.

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PAULINE POYNER, HERITAGE HOUSE SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Casual, sophisticated living only a few blocks to the beach, Rocking chair front porch, open floor plan and abundant natural light make this home a dream come true. The 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors and custom window treatments add warmth and elegance. Joyful memories from formal dining to casual gatherings on the expansive deck. One of the most desirable beach and river communities, low taxes, close to NYC ferry service, great restaurants, local theaters. HeritageHouseSIR. com

TOWN & COUNTRY KITCHEN AND BATH SHOWROOM

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Town & Country is an award winning, boutique cabinetry design studio.

T&C delivers extraordinary craftsmanship and knowledgeable designers who are passionate about style and function for every room they expertly create. Each beautiful space is designed to be timeless, created one at a time, as a personal reflection of each clients’ lifestyle and taste. Our goal is to create a personalized, meaningful living space that enhances how you and your family live and feel.

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Professional landscape design/ build company with affordable landscape services geared to the homeowner who wants “the look” without the astronomical price.

Our designers can create outdoor living environments where everything belongs together.

Accentuated focal points in the form of water gardens, stone pathways or even a natural bluestone patio, a meandering pebble garden, a decorative pool, a new look to your driveway or a stone fountain-even a outdoor kitchen or a flower garden that’s butterfly friendly. We believe, “Anything you can dream-up, we can build.”

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ENJOY OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS FINEST SHEDS • SWING SETS • POOLHOUSES PERGOLAS • GAZEBOS • PAVILIONS • GARAGES The Highest Quality Amish Construction FREE DELIVERY • FREE INSTALLATION • FREE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT

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Korean BBQ Cooking Class Feb 6

Catsbury Park Cat Convention April 13 & 14

Restaurant Tour April 28

APRIL 12–14 Motorheads, this one’s for you. Hundreds of classic cars and vendors will fill Raceway Park in Englishtown for the 37th annual ENGLISHTOWN SWAP MEET & AUTO SHOW, beginning at 7 a.m. each day. Admission: $12 for adults, FREE for ages 12 and under. More information is available at etownracewaypark.com.

career retrospective and discussion with the Farrelly brothers, a screening of David Crosby: Remember My Name followed by a Q&A with Crosby and director Cameron Crowe, and performances by Jazz Is Phish and Hot Water Music. For a full schedule of events and tickets, visit apmff.org.

SHORE’S BIGGEST DERBY PARTY. The program will have family activities and games, live music, live horse racing and, of course, plenty of mint juleps. Gates open at 7:30 a.m., and the first race kicks off at 12:50 p.m. General admission is $5, children under age 12 are FREE. Monmouthpark.com has all the details.

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APRIL 27 Bring the entire family, includ-

ing Fido, to the 25th annual MONMOUTH COUNTY SPCA DOG WALK AND PET FAIR, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The event will include live music, children’s games and activities, costume and trick contests and more. Admission is FREE, and sponsorships are available. Find out more at monmouthcountyspca.org.

MAY 5

Get a grip—literally. Show off your strength during CLIMB TIME at Holmdel Park, from 12 to 4 p.m. Climbers age 8 and older (at least 42 inches tall) can try to ascend a 25-foot portable wall for bragging rights and glory. The cost is $2 for three attempts (cash or check only).

Find out more at monmouthcountyparks.com.

APRIL 13 & 14

Head to Asbury Park right meow for the second annual CATSBURY PARK CAT CONVENTION at Convention Hall & Paramount Park. Enjoy two days of feline-focused activities, live entertainment, presentations, vendors and meet-and-greets with celebrity cats. General admission: $25 for adults, $15 for children under age 11. Special events require separate tickets. For the show schedule and tickets, visit catsburyconvention.com.

APRIL 20

If your golf game isn’t up to par, have a little fun during ROVING GOLFZILLA at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell, from 12 to 3 p.m. Players of all ages can test their accuracy by hitting golf balls through the hands, feet and mouth of Golfzilla. Admission is FREE, and all equipment is provided. Get the full scoop at monmouthcountyparks.com.

APRIL 25–28 Don’t miss a second of

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the annual ASBURY PARK MUSIC + FILM FESTIVAL. This year’s highlights include a

APRIL 28 Attention, foodies: The annual

ASBURY PARK RESTAURANT TOUR takes place from 12 to 4 p.m. Participants can stroll around town—or ride in the free shuttle—and stop at any of the 25+ participating restaurants for small bites, samples and cooking demonstrations. Tickets start at $40. For a list of eateries, tickets and more details, visit asburyparkchamber.com

APRIL 30 The Brodie Fund, which helps

pets fighting cancer, is hosting its third annual A NIGHT TO KNOCKOUT PET CANCER event at the Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, a vintage photo booth, live music from The Danjos and more at this charity event emceed by comedian Chris Covert. Tickets: $80.

Buy yours in advance at thebrodiefund.org.

MAY 4 It’s opening day at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, so put on your best hat for THE

Music lovers will dig the sights and sounds of the COUNTY SEAT JAZZ AND BLUES STREET FEST in downtown Freehold.

From 12 to 7 p.m., West Main Street will shut down to vehicles and give way to musicians (well-known and rising stars), food trucks, vendors and artisan crafters. Admission: FREE. Find more at downtownfreehold.com.

MAY 7 Do you want to know what love is?

Classic rock band FOREIGNER will show you when they take the stage at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, beginning at 8 p.m. The group, which was founded in 1976, has scored 10 multi-platinum albums and more than a dozen top 30 hits, including their No. 1 smash “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Tickets start at $45.

Find your seats and more info at thebasie.org.

MAY 18 Celebrate a Monmouth County institution during the Two River Theater’s 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA at 6:30 p.m. in Red Bank. Enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment, a live auction and a special recognition of Two River founders Joan and Robert Rechnitz.

Individual tickets are $350. Find more details at tworivertheater.org.

Send event listings to: Monmouth Health & Life, One Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

HARPOON WILLY’S IF YOU PAY ATTENTION TO OLD WIVES’ TALES, you’re likely under the impression that time is running out for good seafood, shellfish in particular. Aquatic delicacies such as oysters, mussels and clams, they say, should be consumed only in months containing an “R”—so come May, it’s bon voyage to mussels marinara, clam po’ boys and the like.

But those ladies must not have dined out in Monmouth County, where seafood is abundant and delectable all year round. Case in point: Harpoon Willy’s, a longtime Manasquan destination that’s become a local favorite for its stunning river views and its catches of the day.

My friend and I were recently treated to a spectacular waterfront sunset and an even more memorable dinner. We started with lump crab cocktail from the raw bar, a large martini glass lined with spinach and topped with mounds of fresh crabmeat. The keywords here are “mounds” and “fresh”—the plate comes with a generous portion of the sweet crustacean, so flavorful on its own, with a dash of lemon or a drop of tangy cocktail sauce. On request, our server brought a complimentary side of crispy tortilla chips to accompany the crab. (An old social media post indicates that the dish once included the chips.)

We also made a slight adjustment to our second appetizer, Asian fried Brussels sprouts. Each mini-bundle popped with flavor, thanks to a sweet Thai chili glaze and sesame seeds. The sprouts are usually coated with a wasabi dressing, but we spared my friend’s sensitive palate on this night. And, as with the crab, there were more than enough Brussels sprouts for a shared portion.

Indecision when ordering an entrée is usually a good sign—the menu just has too many good options. From steaks and bakes to burgers and sandwiches, Harpoon Willy’s selection runs the gamut. Having passed on the appetizer of blackened grouper bites, I ordered the fish for my dinner. Though the grouper itself was perfectly moist, the artichoke coating resembled a breaded mash more than the crust described. The accompanying rice and lemon wine sauce, while visually appealing, leaned toward lackluster in the flavor department.

Perhaps I’ll try the sea bake or the New York strip next time.

My friend’s pan-roasted scallops, meanwhile, were a hit. Each of the four scallops was cooked and flavored just right (I luckily had a bite!), as was the mushroom risotto that blanketed the plate. I’d say this is a surefire pleaser, even in the R-less summer months.

Rather than fill up on dessert, we ordered a pair of cocktails and moved to the bar area. Though a crowd started to gather, we cozied up at a high table for conversation and a view of the sun setting over the Manasquan.

—Darius Amos Harpoon Willy’s, 2655 River Rd., Manasquan, 732.223.8880, harpoonwillys.com

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WHERE TOEAT F I N E

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FA M I LY

NEELAM EXOTIC INDIAN CUISINE Authentic Indian fare, 1178 Rte. 35 S., 732.671.8900

NEPTUNE

IL POSTO Fine Italian cooking, 1129 Fifth Ave., 732.775.4823 MOLINARI’S RESTAURANT Italian eater y and pizzeria, 312 W. Sylvania Ave., 732.775.7733 PETE & ELDA’S Casual Italian fare including pizza, 93 Summit Ave., 732.774.6010

OCEAN

ILLIANO’S Family-friendly, casual Italian dining, 933 W. Park Ave., 732.493.2003 PICCOLA ITALIA Italian cuisine with Mediterranean flavors, 837 W. Park Ave., 732.493.3090 ANJELICA’S in Sea Bright

ASBURY PARK

ASBURY FESTHALLE & BIERGARTEN German cuisine and bar, 527 Lake Ave., 732.997.8767 LANGOSTA LOUNGE Vacation-inspired cuisine from tapas to sushi and libations, 1000 Ocean Ave., 732.455.3275 TALULA’S Artisanal dishes with local flavors, 550 Cookman Ave. Ste. #108, 732.455.3003 TWISTED TREE CAFÉ Vegetarian-friendly food, 609 Cookman Ave., 732.775.2633

ATL ANTIC HIGHL ANDS

COPPER CANYON Tex-Mex fare with tequila-tasting specials, 51 First Ave., 732.291.8444 HARBORSIDE GRILL American cuisine with Italian influences, 40 First Ave., 732.291.0066

AVON-BY-THE-SEA

CLEMENTINE’S Cajun-creole cuisine in a casual dining setting, 306 Main St., 732.988.7979 SEED TO SPROUT Vegan restaurant with juice and smoothie bar, 410 Main St., 732.774.7333

BELFORD

BELFORD BISTRO New American cuisine, BYO, 870 Main St., 732.495.8151 NAPLES PIZZERIA Classic Italian pizza parlor, BYO, 872 Main St., 732.787.9479

BELMAR

RAVEN & THE PEACH International fare featuring seafood, 740 River Rd., 732.747.4666

FREEHOLD

AARZU MODERN INDIAN BISTRO Traditional Indian cuisine, 30 E. Main St., 732.333.0933

HA ZLET

YESTERDAY’S RESTAURANT Italian and American fare, 3153 Rte. 35, 732.264.3777

KEYPORT

CORNUCOPIA RESTAURANT American fare with Mediterranean touch, 98 Maple Pl., 732.739.6888 DREW’S BAYSHORE BISTRO Cajun-influenced American fare, BYO, 25 Church St., 732.739.9219

LITTLE SILVER

GRAZE Eclectic American fare made with areasourced ingredients, 151 Markham Pl., 732.747.9988 PALUMBO’S Casual Italian dining and pizzeria, 24 Ayers Ln., 732.842.5505

LONG BRANCH

2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT Metropolitan-inspired cuisine, 71A Brighton Ave., 732.443.7399 AVENUE Modern French cuisine with an ocean view, 23 Ocean Ave., 732.759.2900 CHARLEY’S OCEAN GRILL Steak and seafood dishes, 29 Avenel Blvd., 732.222.4499

BIRRAVINO Italian bistro, 183 Riverside Ave., 732.842.5990 B2 BISTRO + BAR Bistro-style cuisine, 141 Shrewsbur y Ave., 732.268.8555 CATCH 19 Gourmet seafood restaurant, 19 Broad St., 732.268.8543 CHAR Authentic New York-style steakhouse, 33 Broad St., 732.450.2427 DANNY’S Steak and seafood restaurant and bar, 11 Bridge Ave., 732.741.6900 NEAPOLI Regional Italian cuisine, BYO, 10 Wallace St., 732.741.1321 KITCH ORGANIC Earthy restaurant ser ving an organic menu, 75 Leighton Ave., 732.471.5400 MOLLY PITCHER INN American cuisine with views of the Navesink River, 88 Riverside Ave., 732.747.2500 NICHOLAS New American cuisine with an extensive wine list, 160 Rte. 35 S., 732.345.9977 PATRIZIA’S Traditional Italian restaurant, 28 Broad St., 732.741.5555 VIA45 Rustic Italian eater y, 45 Broad St., 732.450.9945

RUMSON

BARNACLE BILL’S Casual seafood eater y, 1 First St., 732.747.8396 SALT CREEK GRILLE Classic American fare, 4 Bingham Ave., 732.933.9272

SEA BRIGHT

ANJELICA’S Elegant Italian cuisine, 1070 Ocean Ave., 732.842.2800

BRANDL Eclectic American cuisine featuring seafood dishes, 703 Belmar Plz., 732.280.7501

FREDDIE’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Authentic Italian cuisine, 563 Broadway, 732.222.0931

LA DOLCE VITA Upscale Italian seafood cuisine, 400 Ocean Ave., 732.749.3177

ROONEY’S OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT Fine seafood eater y with a raw bar, 100 Ocean Ave. N., 732.870.1200

FRATELLO’S Classic Italian fare with an extensive wine list, 810 The Pla za, 732.974.8833

TUZZIO’S Italian steak and seafood dishes, 224 Westwood Ave., 732.222.9614

AMERICANA DINER Classic diner fare, 1160 Rte. 35 S., 732.542.1658

SIMPLY SOUTHERN Authentic, affordable southern cuisine, 817 Belmar Plz., 732.243.9259

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FAIR HAVEN

RED BANK

DUE AMICI Northern Italian fare, 420 Higgins Ave., 732.528.0666 SHIPWRECK GRILL Homey seafood and steak restaurant, 720 Ashley Ave., 732.292.9380

EATONTOWN

ALL SEASONS RESTAURANT Classic diner fare, 176 Wyckoff Rd., 732.542.9462

ENGLISHTOWN

ROSALITA’S ROADSIDE CANTINA Traditional Mexican specialties, 180 Rte. 9, 732.617.0099

MANAL APAN

NONNA’S CITI CUCINA Modern Italian cuisine and family-style dining, 190 Rte. 9 N., 732.536.9050

MATAWAN

BUTTONWOOD MANOR Elegant American and Continental dining, 845 Rte. 34 N., 732.566.6220

MIDDLETOWN

CROWN PALACE Fine Chinese cuisine featuring dim sum, 1283 Rte. 35 S., 732.615.9888

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DINING OPTIONS, VISIT THE “WHERE TO EAT” SECTION OF MONMOUTHHEALTHANDLIFE.COM.

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LARIMAR RESTAURANT Modern Italian and European cuisine, 1311 Third Ave., 732.359.6700 WHISPERS Classic American cuisine with Italian influences, BYO, 200 Monmouth Ave., 732.974.9755

WALL

MEEMOM’S Breakfast and lunch specialties, 1825 Rte. 35, 732.359.8544 MOSSUTO’S MARKET & CAFE Authentic Italian cuisine, 2029 Rte. 35 S., 732.449.8058 MONMOUTH HE ALTH & LIFE

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, ALEXSLEMONADE.ORG Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar recently donated $44,590 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer. More than $11,000 of the total sum was fundraised by the restaurant chain’s New Jersey locations, which include Howell, Manalapan, Middletown and Tinton Falls. The foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research, has received approximately $10 million from Applebee’s since 2005.

RUMSON, HOLYCROSSSCHOOLRUMSON.ORG Sixth-grade students at Holy Cross School in Rumson recently held a cardboard arcade, in which they engineered games out of recycled material.

Afterward, students paid 50 cents to play each game, which included air hockey, foosball, ring toss and others. The event raised $1,300, which will be donated to the Catholic Medical Mission Board in Africa.

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