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OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Where else can kids jump aroundin a bounce house or bang on the drums or put stickers on the wall?

No place other then Kreative Kidz Party and Play in Old Bridge.This is a place where children can play and use their imagination.The owners, Dana Goldstein and Lori Parrinello, opened KreativeKidz on April 4, and it is for children ages 1 through 9.

Kreative Kidz has little themed rooms such as a bounce house,Wii system, rock room, arcade games, crane machines and costumeroom.

“There is open play where parents can stay and play with theirchildren or drop them off, which is called ‘drop and shop,’ so theycan run errands or go out to lunch with a friend,” Goldstein said.

“The number of kids that come to open play varies because theycan come whenever they want. There is no appointment necessary.As long as we are opened they are allowed to come,” Goldsteinsaid. “The rates are reasonable. Open play is $7 an hour for thefirst child and $5 an hour for the second child and on within thesame family. We are always having specials and we have couponsand other local ads.”

Kreative Kidz also does parties on the weekends and has specialactivities like Mommy and Baby Yoga, which will start in June.They are also planning to do a summer camp. “We are setting up aprogram for children with special needs and disabilities. We wantall children to feel welcome here,” Goldstein said. “Also, in Sep-tember, we are going to start a homework helping and tutoring pro-gram with reasonable rates.”

Kreative Kidz is a small center so the kids can’t get lost. It isalso family oriented. “With the parties, we treat everybody as if itwere our own party. If we wouldn’t do it for our parties or our fam-ilies, we wouldn’t do it for theirs,” Parrinello said.

“We came up with the idea of Kreative Kidz because we wantto help children socialize and grow. This isn’t just a place to jumpand run around. They learn and interact with other kids. We havedifferent crafts and hands on activities,” Parrinello said.

“I wanted to add the Special Ed aspect into it because I am aSpecial Ed teacher and there is no place for parents of children withdisabilities to just bring them to play and feel comfortable knowingthat there is going to be someone there to help with their disabili-ties,” Goldstein said. “I don’t know of any other place that youcan just drop them off and run your errands and have time for your-self. I really wanted it to be like another area where I can help par-ents with children with disabilities.”

The owners pride themselves on calling Kreative Kidz a fam-ily-oriented place. “You don’t see many family places now. Parentsdon’t have to go out and buy a bunch of toys; they can come andstay here and play with them,” Goldstein said. “We just want aplace where they don’t have to schedule a play date; they can justcome in and play, learn and feel safe.”

For more information visit www.kreativekidznj.com, or callDana Goldstein or Lori Parrinello at 732-707-4090.

A look at some of the play options a child has at KreativeKidz: (above) the rock room and (below) an oceansidecooking center.—Both photos Courtney Cerreta

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP – On June16, the Hazlet Township Board of Educa-tion and the Kenneth F. Tietjen MemorialFoundation hosted a shopping night for 59students who successfully completed theFoundation’s Aspire program.

The Aspire program provides incentivesfor children to improve their educationalsuccess and increase their chances of stay-ing in school by allowing the child to earna predetermined award for achieving a goalthat is agreed upon by the child, theirteacher, and a volunteer police officer.

Caitlin Piasecki, Executive Team Leaderof Target in Middletown, surprised the stu-dents with snacks and beverages while theyshopped for their reward.

The students who attended the shopping

night were previously awarded the Founda-tion’s academic excellence award at the Ha-zlet Board of Education’s May meeting bythe District’s Board of Education PresidentSteve Willig and Superintendent Dr.William O. George, III. “We are very proudof our students for attaining their goals andworking towards self-improvement and ac-ademic excellence. We are also extremelygrateful for the Tietjen Foundation’s sup-port of the Aspire program,” George said.

“I am so proud of our Aspire studentsand admire their dedication toward suc-cess,” the program’s coordinator, LauraCoulter, said. “Meeting the students andtheir families has been very rewarding forme personally.”

Laurie Tietjen, founder of the Kenneth

Tietjen Foundation, was thrilled with theturnout at the shopping night. “For the chil-dren with whom we work, school is often astruggle on a daily basis. It’s such a privi-lege to see the pride on the students’ faces -knowing that they accomplished somethingbig,” she said. “Having a specific goal towork toward, with the support of their prin-cipals, teachers and local police officers,has been life-changing for many of them.”

The Kenneth F. Tietjen Memorial Foun-dation was founded in memory of Port Au-thority Police Officer Kenneth F.Tietjen,who sacrificed his life on September 11,2001. The Foundation assists more than1,500 local children each year. For more in-formation about the Foundation, please visittheir website at www.kentietjen.org.

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UNION BEACH BOROUGH — Memorial Day weekend is often marked as the informal beginning of summer, including inaugural trips down the shore, barbecue get-togethers, and other summer rituals. However, the com-mencement of seasonal enjoyment could not have come at a more bittersweet time.

Memorial Day, first and foremost, is a day of remembrance for the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This is especially true for those whom have lost family members and friends while fighting to defend our rights and freedoms. Although they may appreciate the respite from the harsh New Jersey winter, they can hardly forget the departures of their loved ones.

Memorial Day is known to most as Federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and then changed to Memorial Day by the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) to honor Union

soldiers of the American Civil War. Over time, it was extended after World War I to honor all Americans who have died in all wars.

The American Legion Post 321, in Union Beach, has done well in remembering the pur-pose of Memorial Day. Every year, along with the borough of Union Beach, they have done a commendable job in honoring the fallen and current veterans with a poignant and meaning-ful ceremony followed by a parade that brings

the community together. This year was no dif-ferent.

On a beautiful late morning, the ceremony began at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, in Veterans Memorial Park, at the Union Beach beachfront. American Legion Post 321 Com-mander William Schultz Jr. opened up the services and was followed by a speech made by a representative of the borough. Past Com-mander Ron Zimmerman then presented a memorial wreath at the base of the Veteran’s Park monument. Ladies Auxiliary members, Annabelle Guarino, Ann Kramer, Denise Osa-rio and Nicole Macaluso escorted the wreath down the jetty to be thrown into the Raritan Bay. A 21-gun salute performed by the Ameri-can Legion Post 321 Color Guard, comprised of Jimmy Everdean, Ron Kramer, Bob Gal-lery, Matthew McDonald, and William Schul-tz Jr., concluded the ceremony.

Schultz Jr. commented on the beautiful turnout and reaffirmed what Memorial Day was all about. “Today is a day of remem-

brance of all the fallen com-rades at arms, past and pres-ent. Lest not forget the pris-oners of war and the missing in action,” he said.

He also thanked the coun-cilmen of Union Beach, the first responders, fire and po-lice department and EMS for attending. He especially thanked the veterans as well as Ladies Auxiliary charter member, Annabelle Guarino. Another special thanks went out to the Ladies Auxiliary president Denise Osario and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Commander, Wil-liam Schultz Sr., for their combined efforts to make the ceremony and parade a success.

Guarino is a World War II veteran who was sent over-seas to France and Belgium. She had also spent three and a half years in England and had many stories to share. After summarizing several incidences in Belgium, she urged others to be receptive to other veterans’ experi-ences. “When a veteran tells a story, listen to it! They just ask us to remember them just as they remember their own experiences in defend-ing our freedoms,” she said.

“Memorial Day is not about just having a ceremony, or a parade, but it does help to ensure that veterans are not forgotten. Any person on the street could be a veteran. They might walk around in civilian clothing but it does not take away that they contributed to our efforts,” she said.

The parade participants began assembling behind Borough Hall at 12 p.m. to step off at 1 p.m. The parade route traveled down Poole Avenue to Florence Avenue to Front Street

and then concluded at the Memorial Library at the corner of Union and Jersey avenues.

Zimmerman was selected by Schultz Jr. to be this year’s grand marshal. He has been attending and participating in the ceremony since 1995, and is a 21-year member of Post 321 along with having been Commander four times. Accompanying him in the parade was his wife, Davina, and four-year-old daughter, Taylor, members of the Ladies Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary, respectively.

“I was honored and privileged to be select-ed to serve as the grand marshal,” Zimmer-man said. “The Memorial Day ceremony and parade honor all of our fallen heroes who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. These services are the least we can do as a commu-nity to pay tribute to them.”

This year, the holiday has an even more personal effect on the grand marshal as his son, Michael, a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, is currently serving on his second deployment in Iraq. Michael is also a member the American Legion and the SAL.

There were an abundance of memorable floats presented this year. Department of Pub-lic Works employee Michael Kelly prepared a float with his daughters, which embodied the spirit of the day. The Union Beach Brownies, under the direction of Margie Ferry, had their own float in the parade and were a big hit with all while the Boy Scouts made a big presence with their “Thumbs Up for Scouting” float. Bayshore Little League Baseball and Keyport Pop Warner also marched in the parade with their own floats. The Memorial School Mus-tang Band performed in front of the American Legion, where past veterans gathered to watch the excitement.

Council President Albin Wicki along with Councilman Lou Andreuzzi and Vic Tuber-ion shared a Jeep Wrangler while Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry, candidate Gary Rich and Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie Peters rode in a new Ford Mus-tang. Freeholder Amy Mallet also participated in the parade.

In addition to all who marched and the floats, historical military vehicles were pep-pered throughout the parade and added to the overall ambience. Their participation in the parade can be attributed to the efforts of Councilman Frank Wells. For the past 11 years, he has been coordinating the parades in town. It is no small task however, as logistics and effective management play a key role in presenting a successful parade for the com-munity to enjoy.

“It’s fulfilling, keeping in memory for all who have served our country and seeing ev-eryone who shows up to watch the parade,” he said.

After the parade, everyone in town was invited to the American Legion hall to enjoy food, beverages and entertainment as is cus-tomary.

“This is what the American Legion is here for. Memorial Day should be celebrated all the time for the veterans. Without them we wouldn’t be able to enjoy life as we know it,” Schultz Sr. concluded.

Union Beach honors vets on Memorial Day

A memorable float prepared by Department of Public Works employee, Michael Kelly and his daughters supporting the troops.

The Memorial School Mustang band performing in front of the American Legion for the veterans that had gathered there.

Grand marshal Ron Zimmerman accompanied by his wife Davina, and four-year-old daughter, Taylor, blow-ing kisses to the crowd.

One of several historical military vehicles featured throughout the parade.

The “Thumbs Up 4 Scouting” float prepared and presented by Boy Scout Troop 134.


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� e learning never stops during Ranney’s summer programsBy KAITLIN SEVERINICorrespondent

TINTON FALLS BOROUGH — Ranney School, an independent day school for pre-schoolers to twelfth-graders, doesn’t close its doors when summer arrives. At Ran-ney, located in Tinton Falls, the learning never stops; the school’s summer program presents students with a unique chance to explore subjects of their choice in a vigor-ous educational environment.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for students to delve deeply into certain areas,” Kath-leen Deeken, Director of Summer Study and Director of Student Support Services, said. “The program is designed to meet the needs of students and we make the learning applicable to each individual student.”

The summer program, beginning July 11 and July 25, is open to both Ranney and non-Ranney students, in grades one through twelve.

“We definitely welcome all students,” Deeken said. “Anyone can come. We want to be inclusive to all and we would love to welcome anyone who would like to part in a dynamic learning experience over the summer.”

Ranney’s summer program encompass a variety of subjects, including languages (French and Spanish), graphic story (car-

tooning and storyboarding), architecture, chess, the 21st-century newsroom, an array of science classes, drama and theater, ce-ramics and sculpture, SAT prep and much more. The program also offers 17 gifted and talented courses, about twice as many as it offered last summer.

“It’s a wide gamut,” Deeken said. “There’s a lot going on this summer at Ranney School.”

Deeken, a former teacher of gifted and talented classes, is in the process of com-pleting a post-graduate Gifted Education Certification program at Rutgers Univer-sity, the only college in the state to offer

this type of certification. She believes this experience has helped her improve Ran-ney’s educational offerings.

“It’s been a terrific experience,” Deeken said. “One of things it has helped me to do is provide the op-portunity for students to pursue great academic coursework over the summer and pursue it locally.”

And not all of [Ranney’s] courses are part of the gifted and talented program,” she continued. “All chil-dren have an opportunity to learn at a level and pacing that they might not be able to during the school

year. The summer courses were designed to promote a sense of discovery. To tap into the way inquisitive children learn.”

Ranney’s gifted and talented program is standards-based, and some of its cur-riculum is award-winning gifted education curriculum from the National Association of Gifted Children. Several of Ranney’s science courses utilize Johns Hopkins Tal-ent Development curriculum.

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MATAWAN BOROUGH — Parents of Special People held their first annual art auction at La Riviera Restaurant and Lounge on Main Street in Matawan on Wednesday, June 8.

“We sold all eight pieces and all together raised $345,” Laura Porter, the correspond-ing secretary, said. “Cliffwood Elementary School did two 18”x24” pictures. One of the grandparents bought it because it reminded her of her grandchildren and donated $100.”

“Ravine Drive created a yellow picture with stick figures (Buddy... Let’s Make It Together) that people were fighting over. It was made by the kindergarten to third grade kids with cognitive impairment. The picture went for $55,” Porter said.

Also the Cambridge Park Bench was sold for $50, LRS Hand Over Hand Peer Buddy was sold for $30, MAMS (Abstract) Peer Buddies was sold for $30, MAMS (Anime) Never Give Up - Live Your Dream was sold for $25, MRHS Friends Forever was sold for $35 and Strathmore Butterflies of Friendship was sold for $30.

Parents of Special People have a personal

best week show where special education kids are doing more inclusive projects based on friendship, inclusion and never give up, Porter explained.

“All projects done are with typical and non-typical children, and are donated to parents with special needs children,” Porter said.

Contests are also held during personal best week, such as an essay writing con-test, where they give out gift cards for The Hobby Shop in Aberdeen.

“Marvin and Arlene, owners of The Hobby Shop, are amazing supporters of the whole community. They donate gift cards for everything,” Porter said.

This year was the fourth annual personal best week. They had a pajama day where they would donate a dollar to wear their pajamas to school.

The workshops they have are not just for the parents. They have ones like the learn to ride a bike program. The trainers are lo-cated in North Carolina and they come in

for a week and train children age eight and older who have enough control and are able to follow directions. The trainers work with them for about an hour with breaks.

“It gives the families something to do together,” Porter said.

There are also sibling support groups for all kids, not just for special needs children.

There is a $5 membership fee for two adults which covers the N.J. state fees.

“This is something that starts and people take it forward,” Porter concluded.


KEANSBURG BOROUGH — On June 8, Keansburg High School held a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Mid-dlesex Counties recognition dinner.

The event celebrated the second year of the partnership between Keansburg High School, Bolger Middle School and the AT&T Mentoring Program.

As part of the school-based youth service program, people who are part of AT&T mentor kids in the high school, while Littles from Bolger are matched with high school Bigs.

“The goal is to facilitate mentoring between AT&T pioneers. The Littles even-

tually become Keansburg High School students,” Shannon Mauer, Manager of School and Site Based Programs, said.

Two students from Keansburg who will be attending Brookdale Community Col-lege also received college scholarships and are also going to get their books paid for.

One of the Littles from the AT&T pro-gram, Sean Nelson, explained his first year’s experience.

“It’s been pretty awesome. My father died when I was eight and Jay helped fill the void and acted like a father figure to me,” Nelson said. “A lot of people should have the same connection with someone. If someone has a good connection like I do with Jay, it’ll veer them away from doing horrible things.”

Michael Donkin, a men-tor from the AT&T program, has been doing this for two years.

“I wanted to help. I had the desire to help and with AT&T, they couldn’t have made it any easier,” Donkin said. “Every two weeks, they pick the kids up at the school and bring them to the facility.”

Ashantii Ricks, Michael Donkin’s Little, has been part of this program for two years.

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Gettysburg CollegeCourtney O’Keefe of Fair Haven graduated with a bachelors degree from Gettysburg College on May 22, 2011. O’Keefe majored in Art Studio.

Dawn Grashorn of Matawan graduated with a bachelors degree from Gettysburg College on May 22, 2011. Grashorn majored in Political Science.

Sacred Heart UniversityHazlet: James Curran, BS in Psychology; Christopher Daly, BA in Communication Technology; Veronica Gragnano, BS in Exercise Science; Kristen McDonald, BS In Exercise ScienceMatawan: Melissa De la Cruz, Doctor Physical Therapy; Kelly Leather, BA in Political Science, Middletown: Edward Aliaga, BA in English

Washington and Lee University awarded 411 degrees in commencement exercises on May 27, 2011. The following students were among the degree recipients:Katherine E. Tonneman of Fair Haven, N.J..Peter E. Salvati of Colts Neck, N.J..Edmund J. Greco III of Holmdel, N.J..Robert S. George of Middletown, N.J..

The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Durham NH.Red Bank: Peter Daigle; BA degree in History Fair Haven: Allison Martini; MS degree in Occupational Therapy

The following students were named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Haven for the Spring 2011 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean’s List.Red Bank: Nicholas LettieriFair Haven: Shannon TillyHazlet: Christopher Powers, Alison SchleinUnion Beach: Alysha HinesAberdeen: Elizabeth Robinson, Hayley TrinkoffMatawan: Matthew SolarskiMiddletown: Kevin Boettger

The following students were named to the spring 2011 dean’s list at Lebanon Valley College. Dean’s list students must maintain a 3.4 average out of a possible 4.0.Ms. Amanda L. Myers of Hazlet, N.J., a senior English major.Ms. Jessica S. Riley of Aberdeen, N.J., a senior elementary education major.

Gettysburg College students with a quality point average of 3.33 or higher for a semester’s work are placed on the Deans’ Commendation List. The following students from your area have been placed on the Spring 2011 list:Shrewsbury: Kevin Psolka-GreenMiddletown: Andrew LeeRumson: Patrick Hill, Alison Lospinuso, Kendall RadovichShrewsbury: Bradley Bissell, Jaclyn DedickMatawan: Dawn Grashorn

Rider University has announced the names of undergraduate students who have been placed on the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester.Area Dean’s List students are:Red Bank: Melissa Cooper, Laura Camargo, Alexander GalloFair Haven: Thomas Scully, Allita JaiyeolaAtlantic Highlands: Paola Lopez Hazlet: Chelsea Callan , Joseph PetrizzoHolmdel: Michael Lo Verde, Matthew Deliberti, Dina Patel, Jonathan D’Agostino, Stephanie Tolas, Kathryn GuiryKeansburg: Cathleen Leitch, Stefania Kessaris, Samantha CorralKeyport: Matthew Farkas, Katheryn Maguire, Sean Donohue Union Beach: Michael MackMatawan: Tyler Zangoglia, Laura Cahill Middletown: Jessica Sbraccia, Peter Lavin,

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Tufts University recently announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2011 semester.Among these students are:Victoria Koehler of Cliffwood BeachKatherine Riker of RumsonAlexandra Adams of Rumson

The University of Scranton has announced its Dean’s List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2011 spring semester. Students at the Jesuit university must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the Dean’s List. Red Bank: Michael F. TumultyColts Neck: Marin Bernstein, Melissa A. HannenHazlet: Maria A. ConstantinopoulosHolmdel: Safia Abulaila, Shannon A. ConnellyAberdeen: Kaitlin M. Delpriora, Emily R. DeMarcoMatawan: Nicolena M. Basso, Joseph F. GeronimoMiddletown: Drew E. Cavanaugh, Beth A. McLaughlin, Mary K. O’Neill, Thomas P. Yetman

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Cancer has affected DonnaLyn Gieg-erich and Ceylone Booth in different ways, but that hasn’t stopped them from helping Captain Ted Friedli kick off Kick Cancer Overboard last year.

Friedli, the owner of Excel Travel, is the founder of Kick Cancer Overboard. Gieg-erich is a cancer survivor of the extremely rare LMS cancer. Booth is the reigning Mrs. New Jersey. She lost her sister to ovar-ian cancer at the young age of 31, and is a staunch crusader for cancer research and support.

Kick Cancer Overboard’s mission is to give a free cruise to people that have been affected by cancer. The charity’s aim is to offer them a break for a few days, where the most important question is not how to pay for the next medical bill, but whether to play bingo, or get a massage, or sing loud, off-key karaoke.

Kick Cancer Overboard’s first cruise in May was a huge success, according to Friedli. It will be followed up by the “Ultimate Islands Marathon Cruise,” beginning on De-cember 10, 2011, which will visit six islands in seven days.

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Mayor’s Corner

Police Urge Caution

Medications and Sun Exposure

Recreational Calendar of Events

Independence Day FireworksSchool’s Out! Summer is here and time to plan your outdoor activities. Hazlet

Recreation has a gang buster list of free events, Movies in the Park and free con-certs, so check out the town website; www.HazletTwp.org often and come join your friends and neighbors under the stars.

Our local Hazlet Business Owners Association is gearing up for their 2nd annual town-wide sidewalk sale August 26-28. Watch out for your favorite stores and be sure to check out what our own Hazlet businesses have for you. Businesses inter-ested in participating should contact the HBOA for additional information (732-984-7490).

In addition, STARS and Hazlet Town-ship are having our 2nd annual STARS 5K on August 27th. Online registration is already available, https://www.lin-mark.com/RaceDetails.aspx?guid=42f600f9-4d2b-4cb6-ba5a-6ac36d13e7d9. Last year we had nearly 300 racers! Let’s boost this number and bring your friends. We are in the process of building our first ever handi-cap accessible Bocce Court in Veteran’s Park based on last year’s donations and race registrations.

Hazlet Construction Department has launched a new initiative with online per-mitting. For minor work permits, residents and contractors can apply and obtain per-mits online, 24/7. The link to sign-up into the system is also on our website (www.

HazletTwp.org) by clicking on the “Gov-Online” link. The online registration and payments are easy and even inspections can be set up. Additional work types will be added in the near future all at no additional costs to residents and users.

Several road programs will be started in these summer months. We are moving closer to start the widening of Middle Road and Union Avenue, Bethany Road recon-struction in partnership with Holmdel and Davern Avenue road repair.

So, on behalf of the Township Com-mittee and myself, we wish you a safe and happy summer and look forward to seeing you around town.

Mayor Scott Aagre

Summertime is here. For many people that means spending more time outside.

During outdoor activities, keep in mind that certain medications could make your or your child’s skin more sensitive to the sun. This is called chemical photosensi-tivity, an enhanced reaction to ultraviolet (UV) light.

As a result, people can suffer severe sun-burns after only a short time in the sun. Other reactions can include rashes, hives, itching and even blistering. It can happen with both direct sunlight and artificial sun-light, such as light from a tanning bed or sun lamp.

You can take some measures to pro-tect your family from the harmful effects of photosensitivity. First, know which medicines can potentially make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Prescription bottles should contain stickers to alert you of the potential reaction.

Try to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s rays are strongest. When you

are outside, make sure to use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 or more. Reapply sunscreen frequently throughout the day.

For more detailed information and a list of some medications that can make your skin burn more easily, please contact your medical professional and visit the Hazlet Township Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism & Drug Abuse section of the township website.

The Hazlet Township Police Department is requesting that all residents lock

their vehicles while parked overnight. Hazlet and other surrounding communi-

ties have seen an increase in thefts of items from unlocked vehicles. These thefts typi-cally occur between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. No section of the township has been immune to these thefts.

Items typically taken are loose change, GPS units, cell phones, and IPODs. There have also been laptop computers, brief-

cases, wallets, and pocketbooks taken. While thefts from unlocked vehicles

have been the most common, there have been some thefts from locked vehicles. The Police Department is requesting that any items of value be placed in the trunk or hidden from sight if they must be left in the vehicle overnight.

Residents are also requested to call police headquarters (732-264-6565) should they observe anything suspicious.

The Annual Independence Day Fire-works will be presented jointly by

the Township of Hazlet and our own Recreation Commission on Friday July 1st at Veteran’s Memorial Park. The $14,000 display will be funded from non-tax sources.

Donations from concerned citizens who wish to make a donation to help

fund the fireworks may send a check made payable to “Township of Hazlet” to “Fireworks Fund, c/o Administra-tion, Town Hall, 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ 07730.”

Every family, business, organization or individual making a donation will receive public recognition of their gen-erosity.

July 1 Fireworks Veterans Park (rain date July 8)July 4* Free movie in VMP Independence Day 9 pmJuly 5 Summer camp begins thru Aug. 12thJuly 5-Aug 1 Summer Band Camp $70 4th & 5th gradesJuly 5-8 Wrestling camp 9-2pm $ TBAJuly 12 Free Concert VMP 7 pm UNDER PRESSURE BANDJuly 11-14 Basketball camp $100 9-12 pmJuly 18* Free movie in VMP Willie Wonka Choclate Factory w/ Johnny Depp 8:45pm July 18-21 Softball camp 9-12pm grades 5-9 $100July 23 Wrestling tournament 7am-4pm RHSJuly 25-28 Basketball camp $100 9-12 pmAug 1* Free movie in VMP Megamind 8:45 pmAug 15* Free movie in VMP A Bug’s Life 8:45 pmAug 15-19 US Sports Camp 15 sports, ages 5-14, $139-199Aug 22-26 KidzArt camp grades K-5, 3 or 5 mornings $97-150Aug 27 Bus Trip Yankees @ Baltimore & Inner Harbour $60 SOLD OUTSept 21 Bus trip to Wicked orchestra seats & bus $89Oct 1 Hazlet Day Festival (rain date Oct. 2)

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HAZLET HAPPENINGSHAZLET HAPPENINGS Official Community Newsletter of the

TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET Scott Aagre, Mayor ● Michael Sachs, Deputy Mayor

David Tinker, James DiNardo, James Brady ● Township Committee

Brian J. Valentino, MPA, Township Administrator ● Evelyn Grandi, RMC, Municipal Clerk HAZLET HAPPENINGSHAZLET HAPPENINGS Official Community Newsletter of the



Brian J. Valentino, MPA, Township Administrator ● Evelyn Grandi, RMC, Municipal Clerk


General Contact Information

Hazlet Township Tax Collection Offi ce

Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club Memberships Still Available

The Tax Collection Department encour-ages anyone with questions or issues to

contact us. We are available Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 732-217-8643.

Important Dates:June 30, 2011 – 3rd quarter Estimated

Property Tax Bills mailed to homeowners. July 11, 2011 – Last day to pay 2010 De-

linquent Tax, Sewer, Clean-up Fees, and all interest with a personal check.

July 27, 2011 - Last day to pay 2010 Delinquent Tax, Sewer, Clean-up fees, and

all interest with certified funds in order to prevent newspaper advertisement.

August 1, 2011 - 3rd quarter property taxes are due. 10-day grace period ends at 5:00PM on August 10, 2011.

September 22, 2011 – Tax Sale. 11:00 AM at 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ.

October 31, 2011 - PTR Application Books and 2010 Homestead Benefit Ap-plications must be filed with the State of New Jersey. If you have not received a PTR booklet, please call the State at 1-800-882-6597. cases, wallets, and pocketbooks taken.

While thefts from unlocked vehicles have been the most common, there have been some thefts from locked vehicles. The Police Department is requesting that any items of value be placed in the trunk or hidden from sight if they must be left in the vehicle overnight.

Residents are also requested to call police headquarters (732-264-6565) should they observe anything suspicious.

The Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club is open for the season and looking

better than ever! There are still memberships available

to match most every personal and fam-ily situation. Visit the Hazlet Township website, www.hazlettwp.org, to obtain membership rates, download an appli-cation to join and to view information about swim lessons. Applications can also be picked up at the Hazlet Town-ship Municipal Building Monday

through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Activities for both adults and chil-

dren are offered throughout the day, such as water sports, games, exercise and arts and crafts. Lounge chairs are provided free of charge, available on a first come basis.

Our snack bar offers a varied menu that includes hamburgers, pretzels, soft drinks, iced tea and ice cream.

Stop by anytime! The pool is open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Police/Fire/EMS: Emergency Dial 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 732-264-6565 Town Hall: 732-264-1700 Recreation: 732-739-0653 Public Works: 732-787-3636 Resident Requests: 732-217-8682

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April, May & June APRIL MAY 1ST Water Bills December, January & February APRIL MAY 1ST

THIRD QUARTER 2011 THIRD QUARTER 2011July & August JULY AUGUST 1ST Water Bills March & April JULY AUGUST 1ST

FOURTH QUARTER 2011 FOURTH QUARTER 2011September, October & November SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 1ST Water Bills May, June & July SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 1ST

FIRST QUARTER 2012 FIRST QUARTER 2012December, January & February DECEMBER JANUARY 1ST Water Bills August, September & October DECEMBER JANUARY 1ST

SECOND QUARTER 2012 SECOND QUARTER 2012March, April & May MARCH APRIL 1ST Water Bills November, December & January MARCH APRIL 1ST

THIRD QUARTER 2012 THIRD QUARTER 2012June, July & August JUNE JULY 1ST Water Bills February, March & April JUNE JULY 1ST

Residential Flat Rate Commercial Billed by Water Usage

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Saturday July 16

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDSOne Minute Film & Video FestivalAtlantic Highlands Marina; 7 PM - 9 PM2 Simon Lake Drive

ASBURY PARKAsbury Park Field Day8 AM - 12 PMAt the beach and boardwalk; Ocean Ave. Contact: [email protected]

BRADLEY BEACH3rd Annual Bradley Beach Lobster Festival 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMFood, music & fun for entire family Presented by Bradley Beach CClocated on 5th Avenue at Beach Front Pavilion in Bradley BeachMore info call 732-776-2999or visit www.bradleybeachnj.org

LONG BRANCH West End Cruise Night; 6PM - 10PMPopular Classic car show located on Brigh-ton Avenue in Long BranchMore info call 732-923-2044or visit www.longbranch.org

Sunday July 17

RUMSONPaddle with a PurposeVictory Park; 8 AM - 4 PMLafayette St. W. River Road$75 - Party Only$100 - Paddle Only$150 - Paddle & PartyBenefits Mercy CenterContact: 732-774-9397 X 14

FREEHOLDThe Kickin’ it with the WRATKickin’ It Community Center$100 a donationContact: werekickinit.org

Thursday July 21

LAKEWOODSupport the Mental Health Association Lakewood Blue Claw Tickets; 7:05 PMTickets: $10 First Energy Park, 2 Stadium WayRSVP: 732-542-6422 or [email protected]

WEST LONG BRANCHEncore Live Met Opera Broad CastMonmouth University ; 7 PM - 11 PMPollak Theatre400 Cedar AvenueTickets: $21/$23Contact: 732-263-6889

Saturday July 23

HAZLETFree FAFSA WorkshopBrookdale Northern Monmouth HEC 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMOne Crown Plaza, HazletRSVP RequiredContact: 732-224-2361

MIDDLETOWNMiddletown Jazz & Blues FestivalMiddletown Arts Center; 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM36 Church Street Middletown NJContact: 732-933-1984

HAZLETSteak Bake Fundraiser; 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMAdults :$ 30 Kids eat freeFor more information contact : 732-264-9404 ext 6

Sunday July 24

LAKEWOODLakewood Blue Clawas Vs Augusta Green JacketsTickets: $10Sunday is kids day. Each kid gets a free hot dog meal and can take photos with special charactersFirst Energy Park, 2 Stadium WayCall 732-291-0878

Monday June 27

ABERDEENSummer Theatre WorkshopJune 27 - July 31Monday through Friday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PMBoys and girls entering grades 4th-12thResidents $150 Non-Residents $250For more information visit any district building or visit marsd.org

Friday July 29

WEST LONG BRANCHWiz Khalifa Monmouth University, MAC6:30 PM - 11:55 PM400 Cedar AvenueCost: $38Contact: 732-263-6889

PORT MONMOUTHBig Jersey Texas Hold ‘EM Poker TourneyVFW Post #2179; 1 Veterans Lane Port Monmouth NJ; 6:30 PM - 10:00 PMRegistration $100Preregister by July 28 to receive $500 in bonus chipsBenefits NJ Blind Citizens

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The Ashley Lauren Foundation was incorporated in January 2005 and in January 2006 be-

gan assisting families. Executive Di-rector Monica Vermeulen started the foundation in honor of her daughter, Ashley Lauren, who at three-years-old was diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Due to the difficulties Mon-ica dealt with, encountered, and overcame - she felt it was important to share her experience with other families. “My family and daughter have endured the hardships on all ends of the spectrum, so I wanted to help others with the same adversi-ties,” she explained. The Founda-tion offers financial, material and emotional support for families from all over New Jersey.

After Ashley finished her treat-ments, Monica decided to go back to college and get a degree in Non-Profit Management with a focus on Childhood Cancer. She now has the knowledge of how to success-fully run a non-profit organization. The Ashley Lauren Foundation as-sists children from birth through 21 years of age. “Up to that age, they are still in need and we want them to know help is available. Our desire is to bring a smile to their face, re-lieve their burden, and to make their lives as happy as we can. We want to make a difference in their lives and would like to make their wishes come true. Sadly, there are a lot of last wishes, but fulfilling their wish makes them happy and that is impor-tant,” explained Monica. No matter what hospital the child must visit, as

long as that child lives in New Jer-sey, the Ashley Lauren Foundation, which is located in Colts Neck, will help. The Foundation has partnered with local farms to take the children on outings, such as riding horses and fishing. Birthdays and special occasions are noted and celebrated.

The Foundation raises funds for the families through its fundraising efforts so they are always looking for businesses to come on board with them – to join in with their sponsorship program. “Tommy’s Coal-fired Pizza has partnered with us and adopted us as their charity. They have locations in Red Bank, Brick and Ocean,” noted Monica. Volunteers are also needed, as it takes many people pulling together to make a difference. “This is a 24/7 process for me,” said Monica. “I am always working on something. If a child needs a ride to get their treat-ment, we are there to help. We have become family to these children and we want to let them know how meaningful they are to us.”

Ashley is now 23 years old and doing very well and while in col-lege, she took dance performance as her major. This is what the Founda-tion wants to emphasize – hope and help – to these children. “We want the children to know that no matter what, never let go of your hopes and dreams,” said Monica. Ashley now serves as an example of what can be done.

One important part of the Ashley Lauren Foundation is their “Mak-ing Dreams Come True” program.

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Some children wish to meet a celebrity or favorite athlete. One child loved the NY Giants and was befriended by Justin Tuck who took the wish of this boy personally. He made arrangements for the child to hang out with the team and visit the locker room. It made all the difference in his life. Unfor-tunately, the child lost his battle with cancer but “Making Dreams Come True” was able to provide this special time to bring him some happiness. Bobbie Flay and Rachel Ray have also helped out with this program. In one instance, the Foundation found the perfect dog for a child who always wanted one. An-other child loved Batman and they arranged for the caped crusader to visit the hospital. They also hold parties for the children. These children are given opportunities to go places they might otherwise not have been able to visit. “Because I lived through the process of doctors, hospitals, and treatments - noth-ing these children want is too much. I work with a wonderful group of volunteers and an amazing Board of Directors who help me. I cannot do this alone. Everyone who works with the Foundation reaps the benefits of see-ing what a difference their efforts have made in a child’s life. After seeing the pain, suffer-ing and injustice these children deal with - it means so much to see them smile.” Besides helping her daughter get through the harsh reality of pediatric cancer, Monica herself

is an adult cancer survivor. She also lost her mother to cancer. So more than ever she is determined to help children and their families any way she can get through the challenges of dealing with cancer. “We are so apprecia-tive to everyone who helps us create aware-ness, joins us in partnering to make a differ-ence in a child’s life, and the sponsors who help make it possible.”

Close to 250-300 families throughout the state of New Jersey have been helped by the Ashley Lauren Foundation since 2006. The

Foundation does not fund research but passes all of the money raised to families. They reach out state-wide in New Jersey and have not specified a particular area simply because Monica said it would be too hard to say no to someone in need. All New Jersey hospitals

with a Pediatric Oncol-ogy department, as well as

New York and Pennsylvania hospitals send in referrals. As long as the child lives in New Jersey, the Foundation will help them.

Monica shared her own future “wish” for the Foundation. “My long range vision is to have the Ashley Lauren Foundation located on a farm of our own so that on a constant,

full time basis we can offer so much to the children and their families. I have seen the in-teraction of the children and the animals and know firsthand how therapeutic it can be. We would be able to offer families a place to stay for a day or a week-end to get away from the rigorous schedule and relax and not think about it all for a little while.” She keeps hoping that someone has a farm that at some time down the road would love to donate to the Foundation to fulfill this dream of hers, which would benefit the children and their families in such an unforgettable way.

Monica believes each of us is a link in helping others and when we each connect with one another the pieces begin to fit together. Helping, hoping and caring are the links that connect the Ashley Lauren Foundation. They offer families financial, material and emotional support. Are you able to be a link in their fight against the insidiousness of pediatric cancer and in the process know you are making a difference in a child’s life? Visit www.ashley-laurenfoundation.org and decide for yourself. Or call Monica at

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Big Sister Jamie and her Little Sister, 10-year-old Dionne, have been matched forjust three months through the Big BrothersBig Sisters mentoring program. Althoughthey are still getting to know one another,they have become fast friends and enjoyspending time together.

Jamie and Dionne recently played to-gether at the Pinball Museum in AsburyPark and Dionne said it was “a lot of fun”and she got one of the high scores.

This great match has al-ready written a song to-gether, visited the SandyHook Lighthouse, and planto have a picnic in the park.Jamie said that Dionne “al-ways asks me if I’m happy”to which she always replies,“Yes!”

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for this greats summer family event! Be sure not to miss the incredibleAtlantic Highlands fireworks on Friday, July 1st!

Saturday, July 16th marks the annual FilmOneFest presented by the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council! This huge event kicks off the day with a street fair (2-6pm) on First Avenue

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The 3rd annual Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce Car Show was a huge success this year featuring 98 vehicles of all makes and models. Numerous prizes were awarded including three top cash prizes. Vendors

filled Veterans’ Park and shops and restaurants participated with sidewalk sales and refreshments. If anyone would like to volunteer their time towards next year’s show, please email [email protected].

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A majority of lower back painor hip trouble can be aggravatedby poorly functioning feet.There is a biomechanical (bio-mechanics is the study of muscleand bone function) relationshipbetween improper foot functionand lower back pain, especiallywhen one foot may flatten morethan the other. (Recall the song“Your foot bone is connected toyour ankle bone, your anklebone is connected to your legbone…” well, you know therest).

Abnormal postural signs andsymptoms such as mild scoliosis(bending of the spine), pelvic tilting, ill-de-fined lower back pain along with fatigue andsciatica can occur in varying degrees to peo-ple that have improperly functioning feet.

The human body has a structural weaknessinvolving the lower back, pelvis and lowerextremity. A muscle or structural imbalancein one part of the body will result in what isknown as “compensation” at other locations.Just think how annoying a three-legged stoolis that has one leg shorter than the others, orhow sound a building is if its foundation isnot level.

Most people don’t have one leg “struc-turally” shorter (that is the bones are actuallyshorter) but it is very common for someoneto have a “functional shortening” of one leg.

This can occur because the 26 bones inyour feet interact with one another, and havethe ability to flatten, causing the ankle to dropcloser to the ground. (Some people can actu-ally feel their body weight being shifted moretowards one side.) The result is the distancemeasured from the hip to the ground hasshortened because of this “flattening” mo-tion; this is why it is called functional short-

ening and not structure (becauseof the way the bones are func-tioning.)

The compensation that occursfrom this functional shorteningmay load to the pelvis tilting thespine bending (scoliosis), the op-posite knee bending trying toeven out the foundation, thelonger limb may swing more outto the side thus putting stress onthe hip or knee or you can gothrough any combination ofthese compensations.

Any structural defect cancause dysfunction, compensa-tion pain and deformity. The ear-

lier in life a dysfunction occurs, the moredisabling and symtematic it will become withthe additional stress of aging. This is whyearly recognition and preventive treatment isimportant.

If you are experiencing any of these symp-toms consult your doctor. If your doctor is apodiatrist, the treatment might consist of abiomechanical exam of the foot, enabling thepodiatrist to develop a proper treatment plan.

Another part of the treatment may consistof prescribing a biomechanical orthotic de-vice. They are commonly referred to as or-thotics. These are not arch supports. Abiomechanical orthotic device doesn’t workon the idea of “supporting” your arch. Bio-mechanical orthotics create a more stablefoundation enabling a more normal foot andleg function, thus decreasing compensation,foot flattening, pelvic tilting and hopefullydecreasing lower back pain.

Dr. Ira Stein is a podiatrist practicing in Ab-erdeen-Matawan at 1070 State Route 34. Forfurther information or a complementary con-sultation, call 732-888-0110.

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OPINIONUtility costs fall; will Medicaid reflect the change?

Have your utility bills gonedown in the past year? If not,you might want to call the Med-icaid Office and see what utilityprovider they use.

When a couple applies forMedicaid, the spouse who re-sides in the community, calledthe “community spouse,” is fre-quently entitled to retain a cer-tain amount of the income of thespouse who resides in the nurs-ing home, called the “institution-alized spouse.” How muchincome the community spousecan retain is based upon a num-ber of factors.

One significant factor is the amount ofthe community spouse’s income. The moreincome the community spouse has, the lessincome of the institutionalized spouse thecommunity spouse will be entitled to retain.At a certain level of income, the communityspouse will not be able to retain any of theinstitutionalized spouse’s income.

The income allowance is comprised oftwo components: a basic allowance and an

excess shelter allowance. Thebasic allowance provides forsuch things as food, clothing,and unreimbursed medicalexpenses. The basic al-lowance is currently $1,821per month.

The excess shelter al-lowance provides for shelterexpenses that exceed a certainamount of money on amonthly basis. Currently, thebase amount for the excessshelter allowance is $546. Ifthe community spouse’s shel-ter expenses exceed $546 permonth, then she may be able

to retain a certain amount of the institution-alized spouse’s income to cover her excessshelter expenses.

The excess shelter allowance is designedto cover the community spouse’s rent ormortgage, utility bills, homeowner’s asso-ciation fees, and homeowner’s insurancepremium. The Medicaid Office establishesa standard allowance for utilities. For thepast two years, the standard utility al-

lowance was $411; however, this year, thestandard utility allowance was lowered to$365.

I find it ironic that the utility allowancewas lowered, because it seems to me thatgovernment on all levels is saying that thereis no inflation, yet I find prices on almosteverything are rising. Food is more expen-sive. Cars are getting so expensive that theprice of a car is almost equivalent to what asmall house previously cost. And I find thatmy utility bills go up every year. But, ac-cording to the Medicaid Office, my experi-ence is an aberration.

Putting aside the fact that the MedicaidOffice pays less than you and I for their util-ities, how does the spousal income al-lowance work? Assume that Mr. Smithenters a nursing home. Assume further thatMr. Smith has monthly income of $2,135.Mr. Smith is married to Mrs. Smith. Mrs.Smith lives at home. Her monthly incomeis $500 a month. Mr. Smith qualifies forMedicaid, so how much of Mr. Smith’s in-come can Mrs. Smith retain?

Under the basic allowance, Mrs. Smithcan retain $1,321 ($1,821 basic allowance

less Mrs. Smith income of $500 = $1,321). Assume that Mrs. Smith’s shelter ex-

penses are $1,146, using the Medicaid Of-fice’s standard utility allowance of $365.Mrs. Smith can retain an additional $600 asan excess shelter allowance ($1,146 less ex-cess shelter allowance of $546 = $600).

Mrs. Smith’s total income allowance is$1,921 ($1,321 plus $600 = $1,921).

If Mrs. Smith’s income were higher, say$3,000 per month, then her income wouldeliminate the spousal income allowance,and if her income were lower, she would beentitled to a higher income allowance.

The remainder of Mr. Smith’s income,less certain other, minor deductions, ispayable to the nursing home each and everymonth and reduces the amount of moneythat Medicaid pays the facility.

John W. Callinan is a certified elder law at-torney (as certified by the National ElderLaw Foundation, accredited by the Ameri-can Bar Association). John has offices inWall Twsp., Middletown, and Jamesburg.He can be reached at 732-706-8008 orjohncallinan@ optonline.net.

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