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By Lynne Ward

CULINARY DELIGHT AT THE 11TH ANNUAL CPC BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE FOOD TASTING

PC Behavioral Healthcare recently welcomed more Showing off the quilt are CPC employees: Cindy Valentine , than 280 guests to Trump National Golf Club in Colts Robyn Rafferty , Grace Caleca , and Lynne Mitchell . Each CNeck for its 11th Annual Culinary Adventure. This year the CPC quilters make a special creation that is the star evening of scrumptious fare featured gourmet tastings from of the silent auction. some of Monmouth County’s best restaurants as well as deli - cious desserts and specialty beverages. This year’s event was elevated thanks to a special Chef’s Demo featuring the award- winning local foodie favorite, Drew Araneo of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport. Araneo studied under beloved Monmouth County restaurateur, Joe Romanowski, is a James Beard nominee for Best Regional Chef, and winner of Beat Bobby Flay. All proceeds from the event will help CPC pro - vide subsidized counseling services to children and families in need. The Agency hosts several events each year to raise funds in support of its mission to provide quality mental healthcare to Monmouth County residents who cannot afford it. Last year, CPC served more than 8,000 people in Monmouth County with a variety of behavioral health servic - No Carbon Footprint with es. For more information call CPC’s Development Office at Dak Lak Coffee: Michael 732-935-2222. John Mans (left) is CPC’s president and CEO. More Please! Stephen Rosas and Cydney He is joined by Kerry Herbert (CPC Vice President of Catania , owner of Donald Glaser (chair of the CPC Behavioral Healthcare Caldwell of Dak Lak in West Development), Barbara Etter (auction chair), Pat Geiss The Cheese Cave Red Bank, board of trustees) with Laura DiTommaso , board member. Long Branch. and Jane Guadagno (event co-chairs) and Don Glaser dishing out (chair of the CPC board of trustees). Mac & Cheese 4.0.

Pictured (from above left) are Susanne Rhame with her From left: Karen Baggs , Pat McKenna (CPC board husband Karl Rudiger and member), Dominick Latoracca (CPC board member) and Robert DiTommaso with Lynda Rose . Karen Baggs and Lynda Rose are his wife Laura (CPC board membership manager and president/CEO, respectively, of member). the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, and Dominick Latorraca is the director of Workforce Training at Brookdale CC. Chef Drew Araneo , holds court over a captive audience Claire Morrison , owner of The Macaroon Shop in during his special demo Avon, pictured along with George Lyristis in the during the CPC background, representing Bistros: Teak, Culinary Adventure. Zoe, An American Bistro and The Bistro at Red Bank.

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By Lynne Ward

PREFERRED FOUNDATION’S “A NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE”

Night of Excellence” was recently held at the From left: Domenic Servodio (treasurer, board of Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle and Preferred Behavioral Center), Steve Corodemus , Mary “A honored two individuals and one group for their Pat Angelini , Bill Sette (former CEO, Preferred leadership in the fight against drugs in our community, Behavioral Health) and Donna DeStefano (regional specifically, the heroin epidemic. Preferred Behavioral Health coalition project manager, Prevention First). Group (a partner of Prevention First) is a non-profit compre - hensive behavioral health care provider serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties with a full array of services including mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. The Press Communications, LLC representatives included event honored Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato (second (from left): Dee Pellegrino , Tom DeVoy , Nina Lippart from left, Press Communications, LLC) and and AJ Colantoni . Fun 107.1 Radio raised funds and (founding member of ). Assemblywoman Mary Pat awareness through 107 consecutive hours on the air Angelini (left) is the CEO of PBHG and is joined by board (coordinated by Dee Pellegrino) to fight the heroin members Grace Hanlon (executive director of tourism for epidemic. $25,000 was pledged by the Jules L. Plangere the State of N.J.) and JC Addison . Jr. Family Foundation as well as many other donations.

HARVEST MOON CHEF’S SOIREE WILL BENEFIT AUTISM SPEAKS John Weiss (left) is the N.J. Chapter board chairman of Autism Speaks and is joined by Susan Belfer (board member), Diane Henderiks , Dina Schwab (execu - tive director of the N.J. Chapter), and Matt Ryan (auc - tioneer) of 94.3 The Point Radio, an event sponsor.

utism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding A research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism, increasing awareness of autism spectrum disor - ders and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks recently held its first special event in New Jersey, at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa. The Harvest Moon Chef’s Soiree featured the culinary creations of 10 chefs some of whom are pictured here: Paul Diomede (Sea Bright Fish Company), Joe Raccioppi (McLoone’s Pier House), Mike Mary Ann O’Hara , Jurusz (Chef Mike’s ABG), Diane Henderiks (event chair, Cara O’Hara , Dr. Erick of Diane Henderiks Catering), Phil Deffina (David Burke Henderiks and Fromagerie), sous chef Amanda Hamblin , Michelle Spell Alyssa Wheeler huddled (Ava’s Cupcakes) and Eric LeVine (Morris Tap & Grill and together for a photo! Paragon Tap & Table). Missing from photo: Chefs Josip Franc, George Galati, and Marilyn Schlossbach. Monmouth Univer- sity’s Pollak Theater will be hosting A Marvelous Night - Enjoying the Harvest Moon The Music of Van Morrison on Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 26th) Soiree: Ronnie Palazzolo , featuring Rob Paparozzi, Pat Guadagno and N.J. musical Christina Halper-Gorini , nobility to benefit Autism Speaks. To purchase tickets visit Susan Belfer and Michelle www.monmouth.edu/arts or call 732-263-6889. Cicalese .

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A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL AT HOE DOWN FOR HORIZONS!

Mary Ann Baret , Hilary DiPiero , Jane Orr , Maggie Riker , Nikki Alpert and Donna he Horizons Student Enrichment Program held a hootin’ and hollerin’ time at “A Gibson are all Horizons board members. Hoedown for Horizons” held at the Rumson Country Club Riverhouse. Cowgirls and T cowboys wore their “best western” gear and enjoyed dancing to the sounds of “Jakes Country Band.” Entering its 19th year, Horizons is a transformational community-centered program proven to close the achievement gap for low-income children and to put them on the path to success in school and life. Anchored by a six-week summer program based at the Rumson Country Day School’s generously donated facilities, Horizons delivers a multi-year learning experience outside the typical school day. Horizons and the Count Basie Theatre’s Arts Outreach and Education Programs will be the beneficiaries of the HOPE Concert VII, featuring Legend Bobby Bandiera and friends scheduled for December 22nd. Live auction chair Mary Ann Baret (left) is pictured with Board President Maggie Riker , event co-chair Teresa Maguire , décor chair Melanie Landers , event co-chair Carol Kane and Executive Director Lori Hohenleitner .

A fabulous group of Horizons support - ers: (front row): Lynn Spector , Dana Miller , Jeanne Shanley , Carol Kane , Lore Macdonald , Mindy Minerva and Rebecca Donnington . In the back row are Kevin Nicholas , Maggie Riker , Jeff Andreski and Jim Maguire .

Count Basie Theatre CEO Adam Philipson and director of develop - Libby Kirsch , Tony Golsch , Maryam Spector and Kara Dockery enjoyed the Hoedown! ment Shannon Eadon wore clever Tony Glosch is the owner of The Golden Goose in Rumson and was an auction donor for the disguises and had lots of fun with event. the western theme!

From left: Danielle Sherwood , Susan and Senator Joe From left: Lori Hohenleitner , Laura Whisnand , Dana Having a happy hoedown: Melissa Bonello , Carrie Page , Kyrillos , Maggie Riker and Mel Criscitiello . Miller , Jane Orr , Shawn Reynolds and Susan Kyrillos . Betty Bedoya , Sarah Bradley and Barbara Friedman .

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Along with offering turn it t his divis out Calab pass nch fo to L “We around irst with ro. to g r a no ong just . f 982. ed er, a year-round destination. amofe tFhe financnia-cl ocnhfeallenges assistance to returning sol- sche had ce 1 play olk riday, rence dule ea a tou sin on rlie V a The project will include the SJVt hpey may finOd cats. t1hey re-enter diers, a portion of the pro- alo rly in gh ums Cha ith lays ho 0, wh ng w the se R rer, d w st to M ile ith so ason sco ine ith construction of an amphithe- civilian life. anch Macteeds will be donated to the McN me i top del g w este r Dei amar njuri its si lon r. B Prep a s es,” as , a ut ater that, when completed, Malloy, who co-owns Neil rooWkounded W’s aOrlri ior Project, exp aid, o w rain , b e Fro via M ect to “but wh sp en mkin onta tur we kle em l will be capable of seating up COURTESY MONMOUTH PARK Michael’s Steakhouse at 965 Malloy said., No nti, S ge n it an lin ae ONS . 7, No. EAN t be arou gh g ch M chas 11, a SIMM tter. nd hi tin i The artist’s rendering for the new amphitheater to be built at Monmouth Park. SIM e aft nd R ONS ” and tar M att to 7,500 spectators; plus a state HigEhANway 36 with her Malloy started the projecetr a anne M o s ck M S loose y’s ater tw rba ack iver ball. Dei P te ailb nt husband o NReil Malloy, has as a way, in part, to honor the adv rep h ar d t illia Tw antag ad a qu an br at e i 26-10 nor a st full-service restaurant; and an a worldwide sporting and bmeeen working for three years memory of her son, Michael Vis n s on did ju ga cardi hots O’C lli and ay’s mak with iare n a music presenter, to urssed the Breen, a former U.S. Marine, ing th ch i ith approximately 1,200-foot Thu with the other women tno hold ree Vec lling w st row stops fi up g la th B . of ing board w alk that is expected location four inas many as 25 to a fundraiser, wcai lled theu At ngel who served in Iraq and who job om 3, d rter to c d c ort o. 4 qua un sse . eff to contain concessions and , 4N0 concerts during the sea- Wiradr rior Bernde rfit, to assist later died at age 27 in 2011. “I mi ory ng ock th 9-ya vict stro ny urd the a at a tho other attractions. l M son, which would likelyh run sogm oen area ve.terans. or was trying to find a purpose gre ed An hae oac rin -21 n f us ck to Mic c sco o 28 so SJV erba kins “This ll l th eSeptembi-er. aTdh tis yearR’su mevent, which for my own life” at that time, uart Has e he le ld m q halil lftim b h eheld from noon to 3 she said. fro nd K ha n a 28-14 two The event also was a way Brow a red 2 at Neil ome sco 85 verc own for of “trying to help get two o Br hed re  icit. rus mo back on their feet,”  def ns, r 123  hdow d fo win-  touc passe the g support   and ored ard   rds s sc 47-y lps  ya askin n a  ile H wn o wh chdo rter. tou l qua ning fina n the kl d run i t tac e jus “W

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RAINBOW FOUNDATION HELD “GALA AT MONTE CARLO” TO CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY he Rainbow Foundation was started 30 years ago to provide “financial first aid” to fami - lies with seriously ill children. The kids they help come from various outlets but all T are dealing with serious illness. The agency comes to the rescue with prosthetics, wheelchairs and other medical equipment. They pay medical bills, hospital stays and provide money to families suffering huge financial crisis as a result of their child’s illness. The Gala at Monte Carlo was recently held at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa and was the biggest event of the year for The Rainbow Foundation. The event honored the Holmdel Kiwanis Foundation with the 2014 Thomas V. Karaban Humanitarian Award. The late Thomas Karaban and his wife Margaret are the co-founders of the Rainbow Foundation. Board members include (from left): Gail Bechtoldt , Christine Thorn , Jackie Catalano and Karrie Johnson .

Edward Karaban (left) is the president of the Rainbow Foundation board of trustees and is joined here by his fam - ily: Margaret Karaban , Kelly Iannone and Timothy Karaban .

S.N.A.P.S. WILL RECEIVE FUNDS FIRST LADY’S RELIEF FUND MARKS SECOND SANDY ANNIVERSARY FROM HALLOWEEN VOLUNTEERING AT FOODBANK OF MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES n the second anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, First “OPEN MIC” CELEBRATION Lady Mary Pat Christie visited The FoodBank of OMonmouth & Ocean Counties. The FoodBank is the recipient of a $500,000 grant from the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, chaired by First Lady Mary Pat Christie. The amount awarded by the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund since the storm now totals nearly $37.2 million. The FoodBank of Momouth & Ocean Counties secures and distributes close to 10 million pounds of food annually to a net - work of approximately 300 partner agencies who in turn feed over 131,000 people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. In addition to food distribution, the FoodBank works toward long- term solutions to the chronic problem of food insecurity with programs such as a Culinary Career Training Program, SNAP (food stamps) outreach, free tax preparation and nutrition edu - cation. First Lady Mary Pat Christie is pictured here with Carlos Rodriguez (left, FoodBank Executive Director) and Don Norkus (FoodBank board of trustees president). .N.A.P.S. is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 which advocates for the non-lethal control of the feral S cat population by the methods of trapping, testing, steril - izing, vaccinating and releasing, or adopting into a supportive environment. S.N.A.P.S. aims to educate the public about the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent animal abandonment and overpopulation and as an alternative to suf - fering and euthanasia. Molly Maguire’s Gastropub recently hosted a Halloween Open Mic to raise funds for S.N.A.P.S. and the venue was packed with local musicians who came dressed as the artist whose song they were covering. The cos - tumes were very creative and the music was great! The event organizers came dressed as the Beatles. From left: Bobby D’Onofrio , Todd Goldin , Carol Barbieri , Mike Penny , W. Dimitris Kulaga and Charlie Hengartner .

Above: The First Lady helped assemble family boxes with FoodBank volunteers.

From left: FoodBank Executive Director Carlos Rodriguez welcomed Kim Frawley (Executive Director of the Hurricane Sandy N.J. The evening’s judges included John Kinneary , Laura Relief Fund) and Mimi Box Catalina Johnson , Herbi Freeman , and Maureen (Executive Director of the Grimaldi dressed up as the judges from American Idol with Jon BonJovi Soul S.N.A.P.S. representative Gina Palazzo (right). Foundation).

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