Community Magazine - Aberdeen • Hazlet • Keyport • Matawan - September 2012

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SEPTEMBER 2012 | ABERDEEN | HAZLET | KEYPORT | MATAWAN

P8| Coach Retires

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Summer is almost over, and it is bittersweet, this brings a relief that the kids are going back to school, along with disappointing goodbyes to the beach, pool and barbecues. Autumn is my most favorite

time of year, the weather is just right and we all get back into the swing of things – not to mention the fall foliage, mums and pumpkins, scarecrows and spooky hay rides – Monmouth County is a “gift” this time of season.

Late summer and early fall are the perfect back drop for outside events. Community Magazine has provided you with all these festivals, crafters’ markets, music concerts and street fairs on page 6 - our picks for the upcoming weeks are the Colts Neck Rockfest, 9th Annual Bayonet Farm Arts & Music Festival, Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival, Dearborn Market’s Apple Festival, Colts Neck Barn Tour and Harvest Home Festival – all these events are family-friendly!

September marks the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our nation. It is hard to believe it has been this long, our area lost many friends that day – we must remember those who perished, and pray for peace and healing for their families.

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October 31, 2012

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Delicious orcharDs apple Festival september 15 anD 1611:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.The freshest of foods, classic cars, entertainment,

family fun and more. Located at Delicious Orchards,

The Country Food Market, Route 34 in Colts Neck.

For more information, call 732.462.1989 or visit www.

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WaterFront art & craFt shoW anD salesaturDay, september 1510:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Art and Craft show and sale sponsored by The

Keyport Historical Society located at Steamboat Dock

Museum in Keyport (the foot of Broad Street). For

more information, call 732.264.2089 or 732.977.6348.

colts neck rockFestseptember 15 – 2:00 to 11:00 p.m.Located at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. Mark your

Calendars for live music, food, drink, handmade crafts,

and a bonfire! There is no entry fee, so come and

go as you please! For more information, visit www.

sheepherders.com/cnrf.

aberDeen Dayseptember 22 – all Day eventThe biggest attraction of the day will be the 12:00

to 4:00 p.m. celebration at Matawan Regional High

school, hosting longtime favorites including: a salute

to Armed Forces veterans, a classic car show, displays

of emergency services vehicles and equipment,

entertainment, children’s rides (offered free-of-

charge), vendor booths, informational displays by

local non-profit organizations, food concessions,

and a crafts fair. For information on Aberdeen Day,

contact Holly Reycraft, Aberdeen Township Manager

at 732.583.4200, ext. 118.

annual craFters’ marketseptember 2210:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Exhibits by over 100 area craftspeople and artisans

include demonstrations and feature everything from

museum-quality pieces to “country crafts” handicrafts

and home-made bric-a-brac. Food and beverage

services will be available. For more information, call

732.919.3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.

9th annual bayonet Farm arts & music Festival sunDay, september 2312:00 to 5:00 p.m. (rain or shine)Bringing a refreshing burst of culture to Holmdel

each autumn, this event includes spectacular original

artwork, a cornucopia of wonderful musical perfor-

mances, and entertainment fun activities for children

and the whole family. For further information, please

call 732.671.9196 or visit www.BayonetFarmArts.org.

reD bank Guinness oyster Festivalseptember 23 – 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.It will be a huge food and music festival which will

showcase Red Bank’s excellent restaurants as well as

entertain thousands with great, live music! It will also

be a family friendly event with lots of activities for the

kids. Talented musicians will be performing on two

separate stages with a mix of Irish music, blues and

rock & roll. For more information, call 732.842.4244

or visit www.redbankrivercenter.org.

Dearborn market’s apple Festivalseptember 29 & 301:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.There is no better way to celebrate the fall than with

freshly picked apples! Kids will enjoy live entertain-

ment along with face painting and balloons. For more

information, visit www.dearbornmarket.com.

colts neck barn toursaturDay, september 29reGistration at 11:30 a.m.This event is a rare opportunity to visit exclusive farms

and stables in Colts Neck where champion hunter

jumpers and thoroughbreds are raised and trained.

All proceeds benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation.

For more information, call 732.414.1625 or visit www.

ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

Fall arts & craFts Festivalseptember 2910:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.80 crafters, scarecrow workshop, face painting, Antsy

the clown and more! For more information, call

732.223.8303 or visit www.manasquanchamber.org.

harvest home FestivalsunDay, september 3011:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Located at the Historic Longstreet Farm in Holm-

del, an old-fashioned country fair reminiscent of

the 1890’s with exhibits, wagon rides, games, craft

demonstrations, home & garden competition and

entertainment for the whole family! Free admission

and free parking! For more information, visit www.

monmouthcountyparks.com.

11th annual oktoberFestoctober 6 – 2:00 to 10:00 p.m.Bavarian food, German beers and Fireworks! For

more information, call 732.291.4713 or visit www.

highlandsnj.com.

ocean Grove Fall harvest Festival & craFt shoWoctober 6 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.90+ arts and crafts vendors, sidewalk sales, pony rides,

live music, variety of foods. For more information, call

732.774.1391 or visit www.oceangrovenj.com.

belmar Fall Festivaloctober 7 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Antiques, crafts, performers, pumpkin decorating

contest, food court with local eateries, children’s ob-

stacle course, games & pony rides. For more informa-

tion, call 732.681.3700 or visit www.belmarchamber.

com.

15th annual country Jamboree anD chiliFestoctober 13 & 1411:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Vendors and crafters line the streets of Keyport in

this old fashioned street fair. Live music, entertain-

ment, food vendors and the best chili around – an

event for the entire family! For more information, call

732.739.3900 or visit www.visitkeyport.com.

thompson park DaysunDay, october 1411:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Autumn fun for the whole family at Thompson Park

in Lincroft. Free admission and free parking! Featuring

maize maze, strut your mutt dog costume contest,

scarecrow contest, pumpkin paingin, wagon rides,

food, crafts and live entertainment. For more informa-

tion, call 732.842.4000 or visit www.monmouthcoun-

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In the case of Joseph Martucci, who re-tired after 40 years of service to Matawan, did the school make the man or did the man make the school? It seems to be a little of both.

Martucci moved with his family to Matawan from Newark in 1963 and attended eighth grade in the old high school that housed the seventh and eighth grades at the time. Stu-dents were then moved into the new Ma-tawan Regional High School upon its com-pletion. “I played football under Mr. Barry Rizzo and I am a three-year letter winner. I was Captain in my senior year and I gradu-ated from here in 1968,” explained Martucci. It seems the school made the man.

Following graduation, he attended the Uni-versity of Connecticut, played football there for three years, and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Physical Education (PE) and Health. Within his first year out of college, Martucci became a PE teacher at Marlboro Central

School and coached football at Saint John Vianney with Gary Chapman. His impressive timeline at Matawan Regional High School began in 1973 when he became a PE teacher there. He recalls his accomplishments with-out hesitation. “I was the assistant football coach for three years and an assistant wres-tling coach for seven years. In 1983, I became Assistant Athletic Director with Mr. Bruce McCutheon. In 1984, I became head football coach until 1996 when I became the Athletic Director. I stopped teaching in 1996.” And now the man has begun to make the school – win, that is.

His run for 11 years as assistant coach un-der such names as Barry Rizzo, Butch Britton, and Don Somma, offered a great opportu-nity to perfect his coaching skills before fi-nally becoming the Huskies head coach in 1984. Throughout his 28 years as head coach, Martucci led the Huskies to five state sec-tional championships and nine division titles. He was elected to the New Jersey Football

Coaches Hall of Fame in 2011. And he led Ma-tawan to the Central Jersey Group II title in his final season in 2011. His career record was 197-81-1.

Martucci stressed to his players the impor-tance of respect and unity. “The one thing we’ve always talked about before every game is that you have to play together as a team, as a unit. Win or lose we were going to go out and play as hard as we possibly could and give it the best effort that we could. And no mat-ter what the outcome of the game when we walk onto that field we want people to know that this is Matawan football. When they see our helmets and uniforms they know that are going to get a football game – respect the stripes and fear the colors.”

What is it that Martucci hopes his students and the athletes he coached will remember about him? “I would like people to say that I always treated everyone fairly, although they may not always have been treated the same.

Head Coach Joseph Martucci Retires After 40 Years of Service

STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Matawan Regional High School Head Football Coach Joseph Martucci stands next to a display case showing some of his memorable moments in the 28 years as head coach. He retired on June 30, 2012 after 40 years of service to the school district and the community which included being assistant coach, head coach, and athletic director.


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Coaches Hall of Fame in 2011. And he led Ma-tawan to the Central Jersey Group II title in his final season in 2011. His career record was 197-81-1.

Martucci stressed to his players the impor-tance of respect and unity. “The one thing we’ve always talked about before every game is that you have to play together as a team, as a unit. Win or lose we were going to go out and play as hard as we possibly could and give it the best effort that we could. And no mat-ter what the outcome of the game when we walk onto that field we want people to know that this is Matawan football. When they see our helmets and uniforms they know that are going to get a football game – respect the stripes and fear the colors.”

What is it that Martucci hopes his students and the athletes he coached will remember about him? “I would like people to say that I always treated everyone fairly, although they may not always have been treated the same.

STORY SUSAN MURPHY

I always felt that I wanted to treat people the way I would have liked to be treated – with respect. That respect was always a two-way street with me – you give and you get. I would like people to remember that I walked into this building with a smile on my face and I loved to be here. It’s been said that if you love your job you haven’t worked a day in your life and I feel that the 40 years I have been in ed-ucation has really been a very easy thing for me to have done. I always tell people it’s been a great marriage – myself and Matawan.” Martucci paused and his voice showed signs of deep emotion. “It’s a sad day in my life to be walking out of here but all good things come to an end at sometime. I’ve had a great career. I’ve dealt with a tremendous amount of good people who have coached with me, and young men that have played for me. I’ve seen these young men go on into some lu-crative and great careers then come back and say to me, ‘You know coach, the things that we talked about and the things we’ve learned when we were in Matawan football were the things that got me through, not always the good times but a lot of times the bad times.’ The things that they were taught here by my-self and by my assistant coaches were the things that we preached all the time about teamwork, about striving to be better every-day and making the next day the best day of your life.”

Martucci said every year he had his seniors sign the yearbook saying what it meant to be here and what their feelings were about the program. “Without a doubt, I would say that 95% or more of them will always put down

the father image – the ability to console them when they needed counseling, and to drive them past the limits that they thought they may have of their own and become better. Not only as athletes but as people. That’s the thing I’m going to miss the most – the cama-raderie. I don’t think people fully understand the close relationships that you develop over the years with not only the athletes, coach-es, students, the community, and the people you work with on a daily basis. Those are the things that you miss the most.”

What is next for the man who arrived at Matawan Regional High School in the early 1960s as a young, inexperienced football player, and who left after 45 plus years a not-so-young, but extremely experienced head coach? Seems Joseph Martucci has taken the advice he handed out to his team – to go past the limits he might have of his own and be-come better. In his case, it is taking a position as assistant coach at Kean University, under Head Coach Dan Garrett.

“June 30 was my last official day. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to coach at the college level. I think it’s always been something in the back of my mind that I wanted to try as a challenge. It’s a great pro-gram under a very good college coach who has taken the Kean program to a different level. I hope to help them continue to move forward and at the same time it will give me the chance to continue to work with some-thing that I love to do. It was time.” Martucci said that after 28 years, there were a number of people who had been in his program who were very loyal to him. “John Kaye has been

with me for 20 years and he’s been extremely loyal. There are also some other young men who are coaching now and have played for me over the years, like Charlie Marsh, who all deserve the opportunity to work this program and keep it going in the right direction.”

Best of everything to Joseph Martucci, who not only left behind the legacy of being a phenomenal head football coach at Ma-tawan Regional High School, but who also left a piece of his heart.

9September 2012

Our event kicks off with a timed 5k run through the fall foliage of Holmdel. This is thethird and final race in the Meridian Heart and Sole Cup with up to $3,000 in prizemoney awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the topthree male and female finishers by age group.

After the race join us for Community Day, featuring festivities for families and community members of all ages. Enjoy an afternoon of autumnal activities including, pony rides, jumpies, pumpkin carving, entertainment, refreshments, health screenings, and so much more.

For more information about the event or to register visit www.BayshoreHospital.org/5KRace or call 732.962.7493. The first 200 registrants will receive a long sleeved t-shirt before September 27, 2012.

Join us at Bayshore Community Hospitalon Saturday, October 6 for a fall festival of fun for the whole family!

Running and Injury PreventionJoin us at Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. as John Connors, DPM, a board certified sports podiatrist from Meridian Health presents tips and techniquesto avoid injury when running. This FREE event will include raffles, store discounts, light refreshments andmore. Registration is required by calling 800.560.9990 or visit www.BayshoreHospital.org/5KRace

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Friends and neighbors of Hazlet resident Ed Neville, a 43-year-old father of two who died suddenly on July 7, rallied together at a benefit dinner held at the Red Oak Diner on August 10 in order to raise funds that would benefit his wife Edie and children Hayley and Hunter.

Sue Ryan and Dawn Carton, who co-organized the event, were on the Executive Board of the Hazlet Youth Athletic League (HYAL) with Neville. “He was Commissioner of Build-ings and Grounds and I worked the snack bar during base-ball and softball. He fixed everything and was always ready to help,” said Ryan. She became close with the entire family, as did her husband Jim, Rec Basketball Commissioner of HYAL. “I wanted to do something to help out his family. We started out with only 70 people attending and it escalated to 180,” she said.

Her husband was equally in awe of the turnout. “It’s great to see the community rally behind a man who gave so much to the children of Hazlet. It’s nice to see that everyone no-ticed and that so many in the community attended tonight.” Ryan said Neville coached for many years, as well as volun-teering as Buildings and Grounds Commissioner. “He was one of the hardest working guys I’ve ever seen,” said Tony Taddeo, Softball Commissioner. Neville’s children were both HYAL athletes and Taddeo said he would always attend their games.

Neville was a self-employed contractor, and numerous times he saved the HYAL a great deal of money through jobs he would do rather than have the organization hire an out-side contractor. “Ed was a great guy and a phenomenal per-son. He was always at the fields. Ed was dedicated to HYAL and his kids,” shared Liam Powers, Basketball Commission-er. “He was a great friend who would give you the shirt off his back. And if you did the right thing, no matter what the situation, he would support you. He was all about doing the right thing.” Powers said Neville was up early and sometimes worked until midnight devoting time to his business or help-ing friends and fellow members of HYAL, but he always made time for his children. “All of his friends need to help Ed’s fam-ily now, in their time of need. Edie is great and Hayley and Hunter are the nicest and most respectful kids ever. He raised them right,” shared Powers.

Local businesses and friends generously donated baskets that were raffled off and tickets for a 50/50 drawing were also available. “The evening was amazing,” said Sue Ryan, and noted that Congressman Frank Pallone stopped by near the end of the event. “We would like to thank the Red Oak Diner for their accommodations and generosity that made this event possible. And we especially want to thank Dan and Chris of the Red Oak Diner. Anything we needed they made certain we had. We are very appreciative of everything they did for us. They went above and beyond to make sure every-thing went smoothly.”

“For all that he did as HYAL Building and Grounds Commis-sioner, Ed will not easily be replaced,” said Ryan. And from the outpouring of love and generosity shown by the 180 plus friends, neighbors, and fellow HYAL Board members who at-tended this event, Ed Neville’s family will know how much he meant to the community of Hazlet.

STORY SUSAN MURPHYFRIENDS OF ED NEVILLE

RALLY TOGETHER

Left to right: Dawn Carton, Edie Neville, and Sue Ryan at the Red Oak Diner on August 11, 2012 during a fundraising dinner for the Neville family, which was co-or-ganized by Carton and Ryan following the sudden death of Ed Neville.

A photo collage of Ed Neville was there for friends and family to see – here is one of the photos of Ed Neville.


Our event kicks off with a timed 5k run through the fall foliage of Holmdel. This is thethird and final race in the Meridian Heart and Sole Cup with up to $3,000 in prizemoney awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the topthree male and female finishers by age group.

After the race join us for Community Day, featuring festivities for families and community members of all ages. Enjoy an afternoon of autumnal activities including, pony rides, jumpies, pumpkin carving, entertainment, refreshments, health screenings, and so much more.

For more information about the event or to register visit www.BayshoreHospital.org/5KRace or call 732.962.7493. The first 200 registrants will receive a long sleeved t-shirt before September 27, 2012.

Join us at Bayshore Community Hospitalon Saturday, October 6 for a fall festival of fun for the whole family!

Running and Injury PreventionJoin us at Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. as John Connors, DPM, a board certified sports podiatrist from Meridian Health presents tips and techniquesto avoid injury when running. This FREE event will include raffles, store discounts, light refreshments andmore. Registration is required by calling 800.560.9990 or visit www.BayshoreHospital.org/5KRace

Part of Meridian Pediatric Network and Meridian CardioVascular Network

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8. Kids FunFit 365 Fitness, Middletown www.365fitnessnj.comIf your kids need to keep the pace of their action packed Summer to stay healthy through all seasons, sign them up for this super fun fitness class. It’s a mix of cardio, agility, speed and balance drills mixed in with strength training and flexibility. Perfect for kiddos 8 to 12 years old.

9. 8 Weeks to Ice Skate The Red Bank Armory, Red Bank http://www.redbankarmory.com Before you know it your kiddos will be asking to lace up the skates and hit the ice. Here’s a class to cushion their fall and prep them for the winter ahead. In 8 short weeks they’ll be skating like a champion (or at least standing tall).

10. Dialects for Kids Count Basie Theatre: Performing Arts Academy, Red Bankwww.countbasietheatre.orgWhat do the plays Mary Poppins, Oliver Twist, My Fair Lady all have in common? The perfect British accent. This class can help your kiddos devour many dialects and learn “proper inflection, enunciation and the melody of the dialects.” Consider this a check in the actors toolbox---adding another skill to your 9-12 year olds acting “resume.”

1. PreK Chefs Le Petit Chefs, Shrewsbury

www.lepetitchefkids.comKids love to cook and they’ll have a lip smackin’ good time in this class that mixes cooking with stories and games. Geared toward pint-sized chefs, your kiddos will learn well beyond the basics. Teachers salt and pepper the class with nutrition (healthy eating check!), measuring (a little extra math never hurts), table setting (we could all use some help around the house), and etiquette (that alone is worth enrolling). Only six kiddie cooks to a class, and the whole fam will enjoy the samples and recipes that make their way home.

2. Tot RockLittle Rockers, Red Bank

www.littlerockersmusic.comEddie Van Halen look out! These rockin’ tots mean business. And the moms and dads can be pretty serious too. Prepare to rock out with your mini musicians in this parent and tot class to kids faves and tunes that both mom and dad will know well. Go ahead and sing along or shake an egg to some of the classics, including Kindie Rock.

3. Dash ‘n’ SplashYMCA, Red Bank

www.cymca.orgGet ready to mix it up in this class. No need to pick a favorite sport, your kiddos will get a chance to try them all. Kindergarteners only, and they’ll get a taste of all the great games, including basketball, soccer, floor hockey, running and playground games. Forty five minutes of fun and games, followed by a 30 minute cool down in the pool. (And perhaps a snooze in the car ride home.)

4. Bitty BouncersElite Trampoline,Middletown

www.elitetrampolineacademy.comLike the idea of the kiddos jumping on a trampoline rather than your furniture? We’ve got a class for you. This tramp class for three to five year olds introduces strength building, balance, trampoline skills and fun all in one. And if the kids are lucky, they can sneak a peek or even meet a 2012 Olympian. Steven Gluckstein, who represented the USA at the 2012 Olympics in

Trampoline, trains and coaches at Elite Trampoline. (Psst.-- pre-team starts for kids as young as preschool!) Ready, set, bounce!

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7. Kicknastics Head over Heels, Middletownwww.headoverheelsgym.com Karate with a twist! A great combo of martial arts and gymnastics techniques join forces (oh your little boys (and girls) will love this!). They’ll learn to kick, cartwheel and roll in this karatesque class. (Yep, they get belts along the way!) Bonus: No uniform necessary. Woo hoo!

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The Keyport Garden Club hosted their first GardenWalk 2012 on June 9 and 10, where visitors took a self-guided tour of gar-dens located throughout the

historic town of Keyport. Garden walks have been happening in larger venues such as Chi-cago and Buffalo for many years. After read-ing about these successful “walks,” the Gar-den Club decided to launch their own. The commitment and dedication provided by the residents of Keyport for a completely volun-tary event had been quite astonishing. Since 2008, three rain gardens have been planted throughout the town with the help of the Borough of Keyport. Local residents also pro-vided some of their own land to allow the club’s master gardeners to plant more green-ery. The mission of the Keyport Garden Club is to encourage civic pride and enhance the natural beauty of Keyport neighborhoods, public spaces, and highway corridors.

Beginning on June 9, the walk featured 29 gardens throughout the Keyport borough. Out of these, 19 of the sites were private gardens opened for visitors and guests of the walk. The other 10 sites were on public property. Approximately 1600 people from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania at-tended this two day event. In addition to the gardens, visitors enjoyed watching en plein air painters, live music and horticultural semi-nars. The chairman of the Garden Walk, Clare Skeen said, “The concept is different from your typical garden tour. It’s a free tour of public and private gardens.”

The complete walk stretched throughout the town, from Broadway to Cedar Street and as far south as Jackson, with the majority of the sites walking distance from the beau-tiful Keyport waterfront. Several locations had huge gardens that were dedicated to the growing of all type of vegetables, which are

donated to the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry. There is a weekly pickup of potatoes, cabbage, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and other freshly grown vegetables that help feed residents of the town. Over 700 pounds were donated just last year alone. Kim Mun-drane-Touhy, one of the residency owners who volunteered her garden said, “the master gardeners were working on the garden daily.”

The goal of the group is raising awareness of what Clare Skeen calls the “true beauty of Keyport, the local businesses and arts com-munities that can sometimes be overlooked.” With plenty to see, an informative guide, and the cooperating weather, locals and visitors were able to explore, learn and appreciate the beauty of nature and the outcomes of plant-ing and raising crops and flowers of many varieties.

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Fireworks Display to Cap Off Bigger and Better Aberdeen Day Aberdeen Day 2012, the township’s annual celebration, will take place on Saturday, September 22, featuring a host of new events and venues. Rather than asking residents to come to Aberdeen Day, the 2012 celebration is coming to the residents, with the traditional setting at Matawan Regional High School serving as just one of the venues. Events will take place from morning to night at locations in Cliffwood Beach, Strathmore and Oak Shades in an effort to showcase all areas of the township and make the event more accessible to the community. The 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. celebration at Matawan Regional High School will remain the biggest attraction, hosting longtime favorites including: a salute to Armed Forces veterans, a classic car show, displays of emergency services vehicles and equipment, entertainment, children’s rides (offered free-of-charge), vendor booths, informational displays by local non-profit organizations, food concessions, and a crafts fair.

This will be augmented by a series of new events throughout the day at locations around town including:

• AfishingcontestatCliffwoodBeachfrom11:00a.m.to2:00p.m.• Day-longsidewalksales,cookingdemonstrationsandotherspecialeventsatparticipating shopping centers, including Aberdeen Town Square, The AMF Shopping Center and Colonial Plaza (the Stop & Shop center), all on Route 34.• Aberdeen’sGotTalentcompetitionattheAMFShoppingCenterfrom3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. – Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to register. [email protected](732)441-7999.• A‘MayorsTrophy’softballgamepittingAberdeen’sfirecompaniesvs.thepolicedepartmentatFireman’sField(LloydRoadandGastonStreet)at7:30p.m.• AFireworksDisplayatFireman’sFieldimmediatelyfollowingthesoftballgame.

“This year, in an effort to expose residents of Aberdeen and surrounding towns to more of what the township and its businesses have to offer, the Aberdeen Economic Business Council has joined with our administration to give Aberdeen Day a whole new dimension,” said Mayor Fred Tagliarini. “We encourage our residents and neighbors to visit all the venues.” Aberdeen Day 2012 is being made possible at little or no cost to the township’s taxpayers because of generous support from more than 40 area businesses and organizations who signed on as sponsors for this year’s event. Premier and Platinum sponsors include Aberdeen Town Square Shopping Center, Blue Rock Café, Columbia Bank and CME Associates. Additionally, six businesses sponsored Aberdeen Day banners that appeared on Routes 34 and 35: Advanced Tire and Auto Center, DeMarco’s, Flowers By Melanie, Fun Time America, Home Away From Home Academy, and Livotti’s. For information on Aberdeen Day, contact Holly Reycraft, Aberdeen Township Manager at 732.583.4200, ext. 118.

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Mr. Ken Connors is the Boys State Chairman for American Legion Raritan Post 23, Keyport. He has been an active member at the Post for 33 years and ALJBS Post Chairman for 29 years. “One of the pillars of the American Legion is Youth. This is a great experience for them. From the feedback we get, many of the boys stay in touch long after they attend the program.” Mr. Vincent Solomeno is the Monmouth County Boys State Chairman.

These boys were chosen as delegates to ALJBS and were sponsored by two (2) local organizations and one (1) business. Nicholas Zampelle and Alec Jaffe were sponsored by American Legion Raritan Post 23, Keyport, New Jersey; Jacob Thiringer was sponsored by Keyport Kiwanis, Keyport, New Jersey; and Christian Cieri of Mater Dei Prep was sponsored by Scudiery Enterprises, Hazlet, New Jersey. Christian Cieri was unavailable for interview. He did, however, attend the ALJBS program.

Mater Dei Prep High School junior Christian Cieri attended the ALJBS program in June, 2012.

39August 2012

American Legion Jersey Boys State (ALJBS) is a mythical fifty-first state organized and administered for citizenship training purposes under the auspices of The American

Legion, Department of New Jersey. The ALJBS website lists this description, as well as detailed information on what is taught to the 950-plus high school juniors who attend each year.

The program’s motto is “A Week That Shapes the Future,” and that has certainly been true for the four (4) young men from Colts Neck, Holmdel, Keyport, and Mater Dei Prep high schools that attended this past June. Boys State teaches the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. The 2012 ALJBS was held at Rider University in June.

Colts Neck High School junior Nicholas Zampelle said that what impacted him the most was learning how young some officials were when they went into politics. “There were 19-year-olds already involved in the Board of Education. I was unaware that such a young person could run for a high position and make a difference.” While at Boys State, Nicholas was appointed a position in Parks and Property, yet found he enjoyed helping his fellow city members run their campaigns. “The lessons we learned could be applied to anything in life, to any type of job. For instance, problem solving can be done wherever you have a group of people together and need to come to one conclusion.”

Holmdel High School junior Alec Jaffe felt the speech by Senator Robert Menendez was an inspiration. “Specifically, he talked about his background, that his parents were Cuban immigrants and that he grew up very poor. Yet, he worked to get where he is today and he got into politics at 19.” As for what lesson he could use outside of ALJBS, Alec said, “When there is a group together, make sure everyone’s opinion is heard.”

Keyport High School junior Jacob Thiringer enjoyed meeting so many new people. “There were a thousand of the smartest, nicest, and coolest guys in New Jersey, not to mention the Counselors.” He was chosen to carry a flag in the flag ceremony, which he found exciting. What he brought back from the program was an important certification. “Boys State offered CPR certification and I became certified, which is a useful skill to have. It is good to know I can save someone’s life.”

Each boy’s parents noticed a definite difference in them following their week-long stay at Boys State. Mrs. Dina Zampelle said her son Nicholas was able to explain the upcoming election process taking place in Freehold. Mr. Robert Jaffe noticed his son Alec had matured, and was even able to secure a summer job. Jacob’s parents said he began talking about the police and military and their role in the community and the world, as well as what they have to go through.

Four Local Juniors AttendAmerican Legion Jersey Boys State

Left to right: Colts Neck High School junior Nicholas Zampelle, Boys State Chairman for American Legion Raritan Post 23 Keyport Ken Connors and http://design-seeds.com/index.php/home/entry/shell-tones1 Holmdel High http://design-seeds.com/index.php/home/entry/decadent-tones2 School junior Alec Jaffe stand on the outdoor deck of the American Legion Post 23 in Keyport.

Keyport High School junior Jacob Thiringer attended the ALJBS program in June, 2012.

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Mr. Ken Connors is the Boys State Chairman for American Legion Raritan Post 23, Keyport. He has been an active member at the Post for 33 years and ALJBS Post Chairman for 29 years. “One of the pillars of the American Legion is Youth. This is a great experience for them. From the feedback we get, many of the boys stay in touch long after they attend the program.” Mr. Vincent Solomeno is the Monmouth County Boys State Chairman.

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Mater Dei Prep High School junior Christian Cieri attended the ALJBS program in June, 2012.

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American Legion Jersey Boys State (ALJBS) is a mythical fifty-first state organized and administered for citizenship training purposes under the auspices of The American

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The program’s motto is “A Week That Shapes the Future,” and that has certainly been true for the four (4) young men from Colts Neck, Holmdel, Keyport, and Mater Dei Prep high schools that attended this past June. Boys State teaches the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. The 2012 ALJBS was held at Rider University in June.

Colts Neck High School junior Nicholas Zampelle said that what impacted him the most was learning how young some officials were when they went into politics. “There were 19-year-olds already involved in the Board of Education. I was unaware that such a young person could run for a high position and make a difference.” While at Boys State, Nicholas was appointed a position in Parks and Property, yet found he enjoyed helping his fellow city members run their campaigns. “The lessons we learned could be applied to anything in life, to any type of job. For instance, problem solving can be done wherever you have a group of people together and need to come to one conclusion.”

Holmdel High School junior Alec Jaffe felt the speech by Senator Robert Menendez was an inspiration. “Specifically, he talked about his background, that his parents were Cuban immigrants and that he grew up very poor. Yet, he worked to get where he is today and he got into politics at 19.” As for what lesson he could use outside of ALJBS, Alec said, “When there is a group together, make sure everyone’s opinion is heard.”

Keyport High School junior Jacob Thiringer enjoyed meeting so many new people. “There were a thousand of the smartest, nicest, and coolest guys in New Jersey, not to mention the Counselors.” He was chosen to carry a flag in the flag ceremony, which he found exciting. What he brought back from the program was an important certification. “Boys State offered CPR certification and I became certified, which is a useful skill to have. It is good to know I can save someone’s life.”

Each boy’s parents noticed a definite difference in them following their week-long stay at Boys State. Mrs. Dina Zampelle said her son Nicholas was able to explain the upcoming election process taking place in Freehold. Mr. Robert Jaffe noticed his son Alec had matured, and was even able to secure a summer job. Jacob’s parents said he began talking about the police and military and their role in the community and the world, as well as what they have to go through.

Four Local Juniors AttendAmerican Legion Jersey Boys State

Left to right: Colts Neck High School junior Nicholas Zampelle, Boys State Chairman for American Legion Raritan Post 23 Keyport Ken Connors and http://design-seeds.com/index.php/home/entry/shell-tones1 Holmdel High http://design-seeds.com/index.php/home/entry/decadent-tones2 School junior Alec Jaffe stand on the outdoor deck of the American Legion Post 23 in Keyport.

Keyport High School junior Jacob Thiringer attended the ALJBS program in June, 2012.

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Manasquan artists Amber DeGruttola and Prudence Brown met with Hazlet Librarian Beth Henderson and the Library Committee several years ago to discuss the project. They presented the artists with the idea of doing a mural focused

on the history of Hazlet. After looking over some references, they all decided that the Blue Comet would be the perfect focal point. “Pru-dence and I designed then sketched the mural. The concept for the mural is based around the Blue Comet train, which stretches across the 34’ wall of the children’s section of the library, where the viewer will follow the history of Hazlet from the early 1900’s up to the pres-ent, and into the future,” explained Amber. The artists were joined by three talented young Hazlet teens, Wilson Tang, Morgan Hennessy and Tracy Vollbrecht, who assisted in painting the background and fill-ing in the numerous details. Both Amber and Prudence agreed that the young artists were very talented and creative and they enjoyed working with them.

Amber shared, “I have been creating and painting with my mom, who is also an artist, for as long as I can remember. I started paint-ing murals with her and then Prudence and I started painting murals as a team about six years ago. I’ve always loved art and have pretty much touched on every art medium. I’ve also been tattooing for about 13 years.” Prudence said, “I’ve always been interested in artwork. I’ve been doing all kinds of artwork since I was young.” Amber and Pru-dence created a mural several years ago in the Howell Township Li-brary. Hazlet’s mural was a different type of mural completely. “Every mural we paint is an opportunity to create something that is visually inspiring. The Howell mural was magical and whimsical, whereas the Hazlet mural is documenting the history of Hazlet in an imaginative way. We hope that every mural we create sparks peoples’ curiosity, in-spires creativity, and causes people to stop, think, and reflect in a way that they otherwise may not have,” shared both Amber and Prudence.

HAZLET LIBRARYMURAL TAKES RESIDENTS ON A TRAIN RIDE THROUGH ITS HISTORYSTORY SuSAn MurPHy

A picture is worth a thousand words–or at least two centuries, as is the case of Hazlet Township Library’s newest project–a picture timeline of Hazlet’s history in the form of a mural.

TOP: Left to right: Wilson Tang, Tracy Vollbrecht, Prudence Brown, Amber DeGruttola, and Morgan Hennessy stand in front of the mural they are painting for the Hazlet Township Library. Prudence and Amber are the artists commissioned by the Library and the three Hazlet teens assisted in the project. Photo credit: Amber DeGrotta

BOTTOM: Left to right: Amber DeGrottola and Prudence Brown work on the finer details of one section of the mural.


The important thing about the mural is that it serves to remind the children that every town has a history even if you cannot see it, not-ed Ms. Henderson. She was fascinated watching the process and the progress of the mural each week. “There were times when all five art-ists were painting. I am so thrilled with the mural because it makes such a difference in the children’s section and in the entire library.”

Ms. Henderson was pleased with the teens that assisted Amber and Prudence on the mural. Following their response to a flyer about the project, she reviewed samples of their artwork and approved their participation in painting the mural. Wilson Tang, 18, who will be ma-joring in Accounting when he enters Rutgers in September, thought it was great working on the mural. “Painting is a hobby I enjoy. I draw realistic portraits when I’m at home,” he shared. “While painting the mural, I learned a lot about the history of Hazlet. Now, future genera-tions can see the history of Hazlet at the library. It will be educational for the little ones in a fun way.”

Morgan Hennessy, 17, who will be a senior at Communications High School, Wall Township in September, found the project to be a won-derful experience. “It was such an honor working with Pru and Amber. I am familiar with a lot of different mediums and work with pastels and pencil, yet I was a little nervous about painting a mural. But, Pru and Amber were so laid-back and encouraging to all of us. I learned a lot from them. One of the best parts was when the little kids would come in and say, ‘Look Mommy, they’re painting a train.’ They were noticing

the progress we made. Now, when I go to the library and look over at the mural, it’s awesome to know I helped paint it.” Morgan shared that on the first day everyone met, they found out Wilson was good at detail, and Tracy could do everything. “I was good at background, so it all worked well because we were each skilled in a special area.”

Tracy Vollbrecht, 16, will be junior at MAST, Sandy Hook in Septem-ber. “I enjoy painting and thought this would be something fun to do for the summer. Painting the mural was definitely a lot of fun. I learned from the artists and all of us got along well. We each brought our own skills to the mural and we were given a choice of what to work on. The mural is definitely a great idea – it changes that space. It’s cool to know people will see it and learn about Hazlet’s history. As we were working, the kids would ask us about what we were doing. It’s a great way for kids to learn all about the history of Hazlet.”

Visitors to the library can enjoy searching the mural for the mascots of the township’s eight schools. The mural depicts the historical jour-ney of Hazlet from its earliest days to the present, and well into the future. The project was funded by the Hazlet Township Library Com-mittee. Funds were raised through the library committee’s quarterly book sales – the next one being September 15.

Anyone who is interested in discussing ideas for a mu-ral or other artwork by Amber and Prudence, can email them at [email protected].

Tracy details a middle section of the mural. Photo credit: Amber DeGrotta

Morgan Hennessy fills in an area of the farmland portion of the mural. Photo credit: Amber DeGrotta

Wilson and Prudence concentrate on the beginnings of the mural. Photo credit: Amber DeGrotta

21September 2012

Keyport Recreation held its first Daddy Daughter Dance on June 1 at Keyport Central School. Over 50 princesses and their dads arrived to enjoy dancing, snacks, and face painting. The event was open to community children from PreKinder-garten through seventh grade.

Upon entering, the little ladies received tiaras and the dads could choose a hat. To further accentuate the theme of Prince and Prin-cesses, pink tablecloths covered the cafeteria tables and princess bal-loons were a part of the decorations. Parents donated cupcakes, and cotton candy, pretzels, water and juice were also available throughout the two-hour event. The highlight of course was the music, which was generously donated by DJ Z-CO, or Nico Zampelle who is a junior at Colts Neck High School. Nico is the owner of DJ Z-CO Mixer Produc-tions, who plays a wide variety of music for all occasions and provides a light show if requested.

Dads kept up with their little princesses on the dance floor and even in singing some of the songs! When the girls discovered the stage, the real action took place. Singing with the confidence of true profession-als, several of the girls gathered in a group to perform some of the songs. Dads quickly began taking pictures or videotaping their daugh-ters using their cell phones. Proud smiles on the faces of the dads and laughter from all of them proved the first Daddy Daughter Dance was a hit with everyone.

Councilwoman Joy Tomczak, Council President Christian Bolte, Recreation President George Strang, Vice President Denise Nellis, and Secretary Nancy Jones were in attendance. President Strang said the dance was one way to involve the children and their fathers. “We want to get the community involved in activities. Recreation meetings are held the first Thursday of the month and we are open to suggestions from parents.”

STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Keyport Recreation Sponsors First Daddy Daughter Dance

Left to right: Nico Zampelle, owner and DJ for DJ Z-CO Mixer Productions offered his services for the dance. He brought along two of his friends to help out.

Councilwoman Joy-Michele Tomczak, Council President Christian Bolte, Recreation President George Strang, Recreation Secretary Nancy Jones, and Recreation Vice President Denise Nellis helped out with Keyport Recreation’s first Daddy Daughter Dance.


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Mayor Fred Tagliarini congratulated the winners during the June 14 Aberdeen Township Council meeting and noted that the three slogans were only a small portion of the outstanding entries re-ceived. “All of the participating students should be commended for their creativity and effort. In the end, it was a tough choice,” he said.

Tompkins, who is in honors classes at MRHS, said he had about five minutes to come up with a slogan. “My Criminal Law teacher Mr. Robert Carnovsky said he would give us extra credit if we sub-mitted two slogans, so I did two of them. I was surprised that I won,” said Tompkins. His parents Steve and Amy, as well as his sisters Mary and Hannah were excited to find out that he had won. “We were all very proud of him,” said his mother Amy, who teaches first grade at Strathmore Elementary School. She noted that her son is also involved in football and basketball. When asked what he thought about his slogan being used in the district, Tompkins answered, “It’s cool.” He added that this was the first time entering a contest like this.

Aberdeen Township Announces Winners of Slogan ContestSTORY SUSAN MURPHY

Matawan Regional High School sophomore Nick Tompkins was the winner of the Aberdeen Township Slogan contest in June, 2012. His entry, “Our community, our neighborhood, our town” was chosen from over 50 submissions by MRHS students. Photo credit Amy Tomkins

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Three new principals were ap-proved for the 2012-2013 by the Hazlet Board of Education. Mrs. Kathleen Matsutani had been employed as an assistant princi-pal at Hazlet Middle School. She

was appointed to the position of principal at Lillian Drive School. Mr. Joseph Krouse, who is nearing his fifteenth year as an educator in the New Jersey public schools, will become principal of Beers Street Elementary School. Mr. William Smith left Red Bank Regional School to assume his position of principal at Raritan High School.

Dr. Bernard F. Bragen, Jr., Superintendent of Schools noted that the Personnel Com-mittee and Administrative Team were pleased with these choices. “We are confident that our new principals will continue to expand upon the programs offered to the children of Hazlet Township,” he stated in a recent press release.

MRS. KATHLEEN MATSUTANI received both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Georgian Court University. She taught fourth and fifth grades for over 10 years at Mid-streams Elementary School in Brick Town-ship; and served as assistant principal for two years at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, a first through fifth grade school, in Brick Township. Matsutani served as assistant principal at Hazlet Middle School from 2010 to present. She and her husband Jim have two children, Matthew, 24, and Julie, 22; who are pursuing careers in social work and the healthcare field. “My goal as a building administrator is to always put the students first. I believe in collaborating with teachers and parents to create a learning environment that will nurture a genuine love for learning in our students, combined with a positive belief in their abilities to achieve their dreams. To-day teachers are preparing our children for a 21st century world that is continually evolv-ing. In order to accomplish this, teachers and

administrators need to keep learning as well. Throughout the school year, our staff will participate in meaningful professional devel-opment based on teacher feedback, educa-tional research, and instructional technology. I have always believed that the school and the community are dependent upon each other for success. Open dialogue between community members and the school is vi-tal to maintain an educational program that will prepare our children for opportunities as adults,” shared Matsutani.

MR. JOSEPH KROUSE is a graduate of Kean University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Management Science. He also re-ceived his Master’s degree in Education, Ad-ministration and Supervision at Saint Peter’s College. He served as principal at Lincoln Ele-mentary School, a kindergarten through fifth grade school, in the Edison Township Public School District. Prior to this, Krouse served as principal at Marquis De Lafayette, a pre-kin-dergarten through eighth grade school in the Elizabeth Public School District. He taught first and fifth grade students at the elemen-tary level and seventh and eighth grade lan-guage arts at the middle school level for the Elizabeth Public School District. During his teaching years, Krouse also enjoyed coaching middle school baseball and high school foot-ball. He and his wife Donna have three chil-dren, daughters Skyler, 10, Cierra, nine, and a son Dakota, six. “As the principal of Beers Street School I hope to lead our teachers and staff in fulfilling our district’s mission and vi-sion. I will ensure that all children receive the best educational experiences. I am looking forward to creating a wonderful relationship with the community and their children so that we can achieve our district goals togeth-er,” said Krouse.

MR. WILLIAM SMITH is a graduate of Buck-nell University where he received his Bach-elor’s degree in English. He later earned his Master’s from Drew University, also in Eng-

lish Literature. Smith earned his supervisory credentials through Rutgers University and Georgian Court University; his principal and school administrator credentials through the NJEXCEL program. Smith served as assistant principal and Supervisor of English and Media Services at Red Bank Regional High School for 10 years; first as an English teacher, then as a Supervisor of English and AP English teacher. While there, he also supervised the Social Studies and ELL departments. Prior to his years at Red Bank Regional High School, Smith taught English at Point Pleasant Beach High School for nine years and coached soccer and baseball for grades six through twelve. When he stopped teaching high school classes full-time, he began teaching ED-319--Content Literacy as an adjunct in-structor at Monmouth University, an assign-ment he currently maintains. Smith is married and has three children. “I would like to unite all members of the Hazlet community behind the common goal of educating our students and preparing them for the challenges they will face as they chase their dreams and be-come leaders of the nation. Part of that goal can be achieved by helping people realize their individual roles as teachers. Everyone in our school communit—including parents, business leaders, classroom teachers, coach-es, and the students themselves—bears some responsibility for ensuring the success of our students and can play a vital role in their achievement. We are strongest if we share a collective vision. I like to view my position at RHS as ‘Principal Teacher,’ a concept which I think connotes the responsibility for me to continue learning, teaching, and planning a course of action for RHS collaboratively with my colleagues. I am prepared to serve in whatever capacity necessary to help RHS graduate self-reliant, productive citizens who have developed the knowledge and self-con-fidence to achieve any goals in their future,” shared Smith.

PHOTOS LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Kathleen Matsutani will be the new principal for Lillian Drive School. Mr. Joseph Krouse will fill the position as principal of Beers Street Elementary School.Mr. William Smith will become the new principal at Raritan High School.

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MRHS’ Interact advisor Zach Gross stated that the Interact Club, which is 40 members strong, has had a handful of fundraisers and charitable events throughout the 2011-2012 academic year. Among them included a fundraiser for our troops as well as a fun-draiser for a parent of a student in the school who was in need of a liver transplant. Their biggest event every year is “Heritage Night”, which Gross explained as a “multicultural celebration”.

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Albert DeGracia, president of the Keyport Spanish American Club said it is a day that the community comes together. “It is a fun day for everyone. We have vendors who have come every year to be with us and are happy with the festival. This is like a big family barbecue. There is great music, a dance contest, games for the children, and always great food. This is a multi-cultural event and we have a little bit of everything.”

Angel Matos, the Club’s secretary explained, “We have been in Keyport since 1953 and in January, 2013, we will be celebrating our fifti-eth anniversary. There are plans for a gala on the actual anniversary date of January 5, 2013.” Matos also noted that the Spanish American Club works with SNAP, a food stamp program for low income families, helps with the food pantry, and stays involved in numerous com-munity events throughout the year.

The mission of the Spanish American Festival of Keyport is to further promote and support the advancement of Hispanics in the Bayshore communities and to celebrate the achievement and accomplishments of its members.

Next year’s Festival will be held on August 10, 2013. The upcoming eighth annual Latino Festival of Monmouth County will be held Oc-tober 6 at 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Monmouth County Hall of Records in Freehold. For more information on the Spanish American Club, visit www.keyportspanishamericanclub.onefireplace.com.

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Some members of the Board of the Keyport Spanish American Club are joined by club members at the fourteenth annual Spanish American Festival held on August 11, 2012. Second from the left is President Albert DeGracia.


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Bayshore Senior Health, Education and Rec-reation Center honored Sister Elizabeth Garvey, RSM and Hon. Anthony DePompa at their annual Cocktail Party on June 24, 2012. Sister Garvey and Hon. Anthony DePompa were each presented with the Humanitarian Service Award for their dedication and ser-vices to the community.

Sister Elizabeth Garvey attended various Catholic schools in-cluding St. James and Red Bank Catholic, but said she knew in the 6th grade that she wanted to devote her life to being a Sister of Mercy and helping others. Once she realized her dream, Sister Garvey never said anything to her mother, but just kept it as her own little secret until she turned 18. She had always admired the beauty and spirituality of The Sisters that she saw, and most of all longed for their companionship. Sister Garvey became a Sister of Mercy on September 8, 1950. After earning Bachelor’s and Mas-ter’s degrees in Education from Georgian Court College, Sister Garvey taught and served as principal at many different schools in New Jersey towns such as Trenton and Metuchen.

Sister Elizabeth Garvey retired from her career in education to become the Executive Director of the Bayshore Senior Health, Education and Recreation Center in 1981. She flourished in her new position, offering local seniors a place to enjoy their leisure time. Sister Garvey also enjoyed building relationships with the seniors and would always lend an ear when someone needed to talk or a ride to a doctors appointment for those that lacked transportation. She was an advocate for the seniors of the com-munity, serving on boards such as the Monmouth County Senior Citizen Advisory Board and the Keansburg Senior Citizen Advi-sory Council.

Thanks to Sister Garvey the Bayshore Senior Health, Educa-tion and Recreation Center is open to the community four days per week and has split its building space with the Visiting Nurses Association, to whom she gives much credit. The Senior Center offers meals to the hungry and various activities such as arts and crafts and knitting. Sister Garvey’s goal is to see the Senior Cen-ter open seven days per week. When asked what the best part of her experience has been, she said, “Helping the seniors, whether they need help with a problem or housing, helping families cope, or just to talk.” Sister Garvey also spends time at local hospitals such as Monmouth Medical visiting the sick, because she strives to “relieve the pressure of illness”. In her free time Sister Garvey enjoys watching sports and cheering on her favorite teams: the Packers, Red Sox and Celtics.

Anthony DePompa has been around Keansburg since his childhood. Like Sister Garvey, he took to helping the less fortu-nate and being involved in the community. DePompa was elect-ed to serve the Keansburg Borough Council in 2008 and was re-elected in May to serve as Mayor again. He owns a pizzeria and restaurant in Keansburg and enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBB-SMMC) will hold its 14th Annual Matching Smiles Gala on Friday, Oc-tober 19, 2012 at Addison Park in Aberdeen.

The evening will begin with a sumptuous cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing. A live auction will feature the opportunity to “Sponsor-A-Match” where attendees can pledge the cost of bringing a child together with a caring, adult mentor and for professional supervision of the match for the first year.

This year, we will honor Suzanne & Jeffrey Citron and The Charles Lafitte Foundation for their many contributions to BBBSMMC and our commu-nity. In addition, there will be “Bigs” and “Littles” in attendance to greet guests and to give testimonials about how the mentoring relationship has changed their lives for the better.

The 14th Annual Matching Smiles Gala is the signature event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties. “This is our larg-est event of the year and raises much needed funds to support BBBSMMC’s one-to-one mentoring program for children who need a positive role mod-el in their life” said William Salcedo, Executive Director. “Our guests will enjoy a wonderful evening and have the satisfaction of knowing that their generosity will improve the lives of children in their community.”

This year’s exceptional Gala Committee includes Gala Chair Stella Price and committee members Lauren Cesario, Amy Beth Dambeck, Kristin Gaul-Spitale, Christine Higgins, Debra Littleson, MC Mayer, Theresa Murphy, Dana Perrotta, Anne Roslin, Joanna Shearer, Tara Walsh, and Carol Anne Cawley Weshnak.

Individual Gala tickets may be purchased for $250 with sponsorship and ad journal opportunities beginning at $500. For more information or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, call 732.544.2224 ext. 321 or email [email protected].

BBBSMMC TO HOLD14TH ANNUAL MATCHING SMILES GALA Jewels & Jeans Theme Will Highlight Fundraiser in October

Taste and compare a delectable array of select wines with wine sommeliers and connoisseurs Mike Lynn, Donald Asay and Michael Poremski. View our Juried Photography Exhibition featured

in the Main Gallery and sample gourmet fare from many local fine dining establishments. Enjoy guitar artistry by Dave Crowton, gift basket raffles and unique crafts by lo-cal artists.

For more information or reservations, call 732.747.2266 ext. 5. Tickets are $65 per person and all proceeds benefit educational programs at the Museum.

For the second time in three years, the Center for Wound Healing at Bayshore Community Hospital has received the Center of Distinc-tion Award from Healogics, formally Diversified Clinical Services and National Healing Corporation. At a recent ceremony, Healogics

Area Vice President Nada Raiser presented the award to Bayshore, includ-ing the Center’s team of board-certified surgeons, podiatrists, and registered nurses. The award, which is given to facilities that have outstanding patient outcomes over the course of a 12-month period, was given to only 56 facilities out of Healogic’s network of more than 325 wound care centers.

In order for award consideration, wound care centers must demonstrate excellence in several key performance areas involved with non-healing wounds. A patient satisfaction rate greater than or equal to 92 percent, a healing rate greater than or equal to 91 percent, and a median days to heal of less than 30 days all must be met for consideration. The Center for Wound Healing at Bayshore Community Hospital yielded scores of 97 percent pa-tient satisfaction, 96 percent healing rate, and an average stay of 28 days.

“The entire team is very proud to receive this award,” says Asaad H. Samra, M.D., FACS, board-certified surgeon affiliated with the Center for Wound Healing at Bayshore Community Hospital. “As it is our second distinction in three years, it highlights the strength of our physicians and nursing team. The industry standards are high, but we are committed to excellence and are passionate about giving our patients the highest quality of care and it shows.”

Using the most up-to-date approaches in the science of wound care, these health care professionals — comprised of board-certified surgeons, podia-trists, and registered nurses — employ an interdisciplinary case manage-ment approach, with the goal of returning patients to an improved quality of life. For more information about the Center for Wound Healing at Bay-shore Community Hospital, please visit www.bayshorehospital.org or call 732.497.1611.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBB-SMMC) will hold its 14th Annual Matching Smiles Gala on Friday, Oc-tober 19, 2012 at Addison Park in Aberdeen.

The evening will begin with a sumptuous cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing. A live auction will feature the opportunity to “Sponsor-A-Match” where attendees can pledge the cost of bringing a child together with a caring, adult mentor and for professional supervision of the match for the first year.

This year, we will honor Suzanne & Jeffrey Citron and The Charles Lafitte Foundation for their many contributions to BBBSMMC and our commu-nity. In addition, there will be “Bigs” and “Littles” in attendance to greet guests and to give testimonials about how the mentoring relationship has changed their lives for the better.

The 14th Annual Matching Smiles Gala is the signature event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties. “This is our larg-est event of the year and raises much needed funds to support BBBSMMC’s one-to-one mentoring program for children who need a positive role mod-el in their life” said William Salcedo, Executive Director. “Our guests will enjoy a wonderful evening and have the satisfaction of knowing that their generosity will improve the lives of children in their community.”

This year’s exceptional Gala Committee includes Gala Chair Stella Price and committee members Lauren Cesario, Amy Beth Dambeck, Kristin Gaul-Spitale, Christine Higgins, Debra Littleson, MC Mayer, Theresa Murphy, Dana Perrotta, Anne Roslin, Joanna Shearer, Tara Walsh, and Carol Anne Cawley Weshnak.

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tudents from the township of Hazlet were treated to a special gift for a job well done from their local Target. The ASPIRE Program rewarded 105 students in the town-ship with a complimentary gift card to the superstore for

academic excellence.

According to Laura Coulter, the ambassador for the ASPIRE Program of Hazlet, the program is about giving back to students who have set and accomplished attainable goals throughout the school year. The students are nominated by their teachers to receive the honor.

Young Hazlet honoree Sean Lane explained his goal. “If I get checks in school, it means I did badly. My goal was I didn’t want to get five checks for a whole day.” With his well-deserved gift card held firmly in his hand, Sean excitedly ran through the store.

The program was started 10 years ago as a part of the Ken-neth F. Tietjen Memorial Foundation. Tietjen was a Port Author-ity police officer who lost his life on 9/11. He was very adamant about community service and helping those less fortunate than he. Through the foundation, 11 bicycles were given to those in need during the holidays. The charitable efforts of the founda-tion eventually expanded to the school systems, and thousands of students were served.

The schools of Hazlet Township-Beers Street Elementary, Cove Road Elementary, Raritan Valley Elementary, Lillian Drive Elementary, Hazlet Middle School, and Raritan High School-all participated in the program.

“There was a 71% success rate for the program in the Hazlet school system,” Coulter said to the crowd. “These students are hardworking and dedicated.”

Superintendent of Hazlet Schools, Bernard Bragen, applaud-ed ASPIRE for “providing incentives” for the students, and that he was “so very proud” of the students of Hazlet Township for pushing themselves to excel in academics and for achieving their goals.

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Monmouth Museum Autumn Bus TripsThe Waldorf Astoria and St. Bartholomew’s ChurchThursday November 8, 20128:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Museum Members: $105 Non-members: $115

Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the luxurious Waldorf Astoria, New York City’s landmark hotel and living Art Deco museum. The hotel’s concierges will take us on a one-hour exploration of the hotel, including the lavish Park Avenue lobby, the majestic Grand Ballroom, America’s most famous supper club, the Starlight Roof and if the timing is right, a spectacular suite in the Waldorf Towers! Learn about the hotel’s colorful residents including heads of states, movie stars and others. (Did you know that the Waldorf-Astoria has hosted every United States President since Herbert Hoover and that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor had a suite there?) Enjoy a delectable gourmet lunch in the Waldorf ’s casually elegant din-ing room, “The Peacock Alley”. After lunch we will stroll across the street to St. Bar-tholomew’s Episcopal Church, where we will tour this 175 year-old architecturally stunning Lombardic church. This church is home to one of the ten largest, most magnificent organs in the world and as a special treat, their choirmaster and organist will give us a brief but glorious demonstration of their Aeolian Skinner organ. On the way home we will enjoy complimentary wine, water, cheese and crackers. RSVP date: October 20, 2012

Princeton for the HolidaysCome join us for a Holiday Get Away!Wednesday December 5, 20129:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museum Members: $85 Non-members: $95

Savor the holiday season in the quintes-sentially collegiate town of Princeton! In the morning we will visit the exquisitely restored Morven Museum and Gardens, New Jersey’s first Governor’s mansion and 18th-century Georgian home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. This lovely home will be featuring its “Festival of Trees Open House” adorned with holiday trees artfully decorated by area businesses and garden clubs. Next we will stroll down the street to “Drumthwacket,” our Gov-ernor’s mansion, which will be stunningly decorated by some of New Jersey’s most prestigious garden clubs for their Holiday Open House. For lunch, we will experience the legendary hospitality of the “Yankee Doodle Tap Room” at the Nassau Inn in the heart of Palmer Square. This taproom houses a large piece of Americana, a thirteen-foot long Norman Rockwell mural behind the bar. Our well-versed host will provide a histori-cal background of the inn and pub before our group heads to a lavish buffet, which will include salads, soup and hot and tasty comfort foods from their wonderful Ameri-can grill menu. Look down at your table top because you might discover Albert Einstein’s own signature right in front of you! After lunch, you will have the delightful choice of either going holiday shopping or visiting the Princeton University Art Museum, one

of the nation’s leading art museums, with collections of more than 72,000 works of art. You will be astonished at the magnificent pieces that are showcased in their galleries, from Monets to Warhols to Constables. On the way home we will enjoy complimentary wine, water, cheese and crackers. RSVP date: November 15, 2012

Barnes Foundation & Chanticleer Pleasure Gardens Friday October 5, 20128:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museum Members: $105 Non-members: $115

Our visit to the Barnes Foundation’s unparal-leled world class art collection in its new building will include a very special private one-hour tour of one of the world’s greatest collections of impressionist and post-impres-sionist art. There will be time to explore the museum on your own and visit their unique gift shop. Afterwards we will drive to Chan-ticleer, a world-class 35-acre pleasure garden. Enjoy an elegant picnic catered by our favorite chef, Chris Doxey and take a self-guided tour of the house and the grounds, featuring many different gardens and garden rooms - a little bit of heaven on earth! On the way home we will enjoy complimentary wine, water, cheese and crackers. RSVP date: September 24, 2012

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John Beslanovitz was honored with two awards, The Monmouth County Outstanding Firefighter Award from Schaufler Franzen VFW Post 4303 in Hazlet and the state VFW National Firefighter

Award. John was nominated by John Conti, Commander and Chair-man of The VFW Post 4303.

John Beslanovitz also known as “JB” is very dedicated to his com-munity and other causes, such as highway collections for St. Barnabas Burn Center, St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Deborah Hospital and Spe-cial Olympics. John also coordinates the collection of fire equipment and surplus for foreign countries.

Every fall, John teaches fire prevention and the dangers of fire to students in the Hazlet Township district. JB attends all Veterans me-morials for returning Veterans as well as raising funds for Veteran pro-grams. He participates in escorting wounded and deceased warriors from Parkway exit 117 to their homes or final destination.

The 46th Annual Keyport Fireman’s Fair is a tradition for the tiny community, and it was held from July 9 through July 14. The chairman of the event, fireman Dave Olsen, says that the fire de-

partment of Keyport township was been serving the community for 135 years.

“This is another way that the fire department gives back to the com-munity,” he said. The annual event also serves as a fundraiser to help repair and keep the buildings and firehouses up and running. His fa-ther, Chief John Olsen, said that the festival has been going strong since its inception year- 1966.

There were several types of food served at the event, from ice cream to Mongolian barbeque. There was something for everyone! There were also live local bands, such as Pawnshop Majestic and Swamp’d, who provided covers of hits that everyone could sing along to. There were also great deals for fair goers who were looking to have fun on rides. Kiddie Night on July 10, 12, and 13 provided multiple rides all under one price.

One of the most exciting aspects of the fair, however, was the mega 50/50 drawing. On Thursday, July 12, the total amount of money was $5600, and still growing. Last year, the lucky winner went home $16,000 dollars richer! The winning ticket was drawn on Saturday, July 14.

All in all, the Keyport Fireman’s Fair was a fun time had by people of all ages, and as always, the fireman are to thank. Other than providing the town of Keyport with safety, they also provide a pleasant atmo-sphere so that everyone can enjoy themselves.

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The Ashley Lauren Foundation in conjunction with Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Iota Chapter at Ocean County College along with the Chinery/DeVito Family, Anita DelPesce and Bob Montesano hosted the 16th Annual Scott

Chinery SUMMERFEST for Children with Cancer and their families in Colts Neck. This annual event provides a “day away” for the children to forget about cancer and enjoy “just being kids.” There were 250 in attendance.

The children and their families were treated to swimming, and many, many fun activities including games, rides, face painting, glamor tent, dunk tank, pony rides, petting zoo and photo booth. They strolled through the “toy room” where they picked out several of their favorite new toys to take home.

They were entertained by Dikki Ellis from the Big Apple Circus, Liz from the “Sunny Side Up Show” on the PBS Sprout Channel and Cowboy Larry and Brave Beth. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department, the NJ State Police, Colts Neck Fire Department, Monkey Business, Rolling Video Van and Middletown Arts Center were on hand with fun things for the children. Two helicopters landed and the children had the opportunity to sit inside the choppers. The Batmobile was on display along with a visit from Batman, Buster from The BlueClaws and Hopscotch from Meridian Health Center.

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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino hangs out signing autographs with the children.

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The kids and their families had an unexpected treat when Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino made a surprise visit and signed autographs for the guests.

For more information about The Ashley Lauren Foundation, which provides “Hope & Help for Children with Cancer” and volunteer opportunities, call 732.414.1625 or visit www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

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Tommy and Yvette Bonfiglio of Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza, will be honored at The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s Butterfly Ball in early 2013.

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The Ashley Lauren Foundation in conjunction with Phi Theta Kappa, Tau Iota Chapter at Ocean County College along with the Chinery/DeVito Family, Anita DelPesce and Bob Montesano hosted the 16th Annual Scott

Chinery SUMMERFEST for Children with Cancer and their families in Colts Neck. This annual event provides a “day away” for the children to forget about cancer and enjoy “just being kids.” There were 250 in attendance.

The children and their families were treated to swimming, and many, many fun activities including games, rides, face painting, glamor tent, dunk tank, pony rides, petting zoo and photo booth. They strolled through the “toy room” where they picked out several of their favorite new toys to take home.

They were entertained by Dikki Ellis from the Big Apple Circus, Liz from the “Sunny Side Up Show” on the PBS Sprout Channel and Cowboy Larry and Brave Beth. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department, the NJ State Police, Colts Neck Fire Department, Monkey Business, Rolling Video Van and Middletown Arts Center were on hand with fun things for the children. Two helicopters landed and the children had the opportunity to sit inside the choppers. The Batmobile was on display along with a visit from Batman, Buster from The BlueClaws and Hopscotch from Meridian Health Center.

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The Ashley Lauren FoundationHolds 16th Annual Scott Chinery

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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino hangs out signing autographs with the children.

A vast array of food was donated by Rivoli’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant in Toms River, Applebee’s in Tinton Falls and Jersey Mike’s Sub in Wall Township.

The kids and their families had an unexpected treat when Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino made a surprise visit and signed autographs for the guests.

For more information about The Ashley Lauren Foundation, which provides “Hope & Help for Children with Cancer” and volunteer opportunities, call 732.414.1625 or visit www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

Monica Vermuelen, Tommy and Yvette Bonfiglio and the Sorrentino Family take a moment before signing autographs for the kids.

Tommy and Yvette Bonfiglio of Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza, will be honored at The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s Butterfly Ball in early 2013.

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Non-Members $15Guest of a Member 1st time FREE!

106 Route 36Call-Ahead-Seating

732-264-2390FREE Wi-Fi

We are proud sponsors of the

Keyport 5K RaceSaturday, September 22ndApplications are available

at the restaurant.

Wednesdays - Senior Appreciation Day - Seniors 55+ get 50% OFF the regular menu.

Fridays - KIDS EAT FREE & Cartoon CharactersTwo Children 12 and younger get a FREE meal o� our Kids menu for every

adult meal and beverage purchased. Cartoon Characters 6 to 7:30

We accept other IHOP, Diner and Competitors coupons for similar menu items.

“Like” us on Facebook for special o�ers at Keyport IHOP - Open 24 Hours!

Follow us on Twitter @Keyport_IHOP

Check-In on 4Square for a FREE Beverage!

Cli� and Mitzy Moore thank you for your support and patronage!

IEI Est. 1968





732.264.3900


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Bushels of

Fun APPLE FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 29th – & –

Sunday, September 30th11AM-4PM

Join us as we celebrate the arrival of fall with endless bins of fresh picked apple varieties,

hot and cold apple cider,apple pastries, and face painting!

2170 Highway 35 • Holmdel, NJ

Phone: 732-264-0256 • E - Mail: [email protected]

Hours: Mon.- Fri. 8am - 7pm • Sat. 8am - 6pm • Sun. 8am - 5pm

Visit Us Online: www.dearbornmarket.com

“Like” Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DearbornMarket

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Documents

Community Magazine - Aberdeen • Hazlet • Keyport • Matawan - September 2012