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RED BANK, NJ: For 150 years, the YMCA has provided a safe, welcoming space for residents of all backgrounds to come together and strengthen their spirit, mind, and body.

On Thursday, Nov. 14, the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County will celebrate this lasting legacy at its 150th anniversary gala at the historic Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury.

"The special event will celebrate six longtime supporters that have helped steer the Y through periods of transformation and growth, ensuring its continued impact on the community", said President and Chief Executive Officer Laurie Goganzer.

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“The unwavering dedication of our honorees has been instrumental in expanding our reach, resulting in our Y serving over 42,000 people in central New Jersey today,"

PNC Bank will be presented the Community Impact Award for partnering with the Y to help early learners flourish through its Grow Up Great program that brings outdoor play activities and employee volunteers to the Y’s child care programs. Since it was introduced in 2004, Grow Up Great has enhanced learning for over 10 million children five and under across the United States.

Individual honorees, all current and former board members and trustees who were part of the 2019 merger that brought The Community YMCA and the YMCA of Western Monmouth County together to form the current regional YMCA, are: Bruce Lakefield, Danny Matarese, Peter McCarthy, Chris Mosley, and Carol Stillwell.

Lakefield, who resides in Rumson and Naples, FL, will be honored with the Legacy Award for his lifelong commitment to the Y and personal mission to uplift the community through the Y's mission. A former chief executive officer of Lehman Brothers and US Airways, Lakefield’s leadership experience has served the Y well through years of change and growth, while also inspiring his children to carry on the legacy of giving.

Also being presented with a Legacy Award will be McCarthy, of Little Silver, a 40-year veteran of the financial services industry and CEO of PJM Capital Management. His efforts as a volunteer board member were instrumental in helping the Y recover through economic challenges.

The Y’s Distinguished Citizen Service Award will be given to Stillwell, of Holmdel, an unwavering supporter of philanthropic causes in central New Jersey for over 35 years. As president of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., she has been frequently recognized as one of New Jersey’s top businesswomen for leadership in data center infrastructure solutions.

The Champions for Youth Award will be presented to Matarese, of Morganville, and Mosley, who lives in Colts Neck. Each year, the pair chairs an annual golf tournament that benefits the Y’s scholarship program for youth summer camp.

Y Chief Volunteer Officer Michael A. Wright said that as the nonprofit reflects on a “remarkable journey of strengthening generations of people, it’s only fitting that we recognize those who’ve played a pivotal role in its success.”

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Y’s mission to ensure that everyone — regardless of age, income, or background — has the opportunity to access the Y’s life-changing programs, including fitness and chronic disease prevention, mental health, child care, summer camp, and youth leadership.

Leading the gala committee are board members Irene Hall and Samara O’Neill. The celebration is set for 6-10 p.m. at the stately Shadowbrook mansion, built just two years after the Y was established in downtown Red Bank in 1874.

Individual tickets are $275 and include an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and exciting auctions. Guests are invited to embrace the elegance of the "Gilded Age" with cocktail attire inspired by the era when the Y was founded.

Lead sponsors of the gala are the McCarthy, Mosley, Kroon and Jakubecy families, PNC Bank, and Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. Sponsorships and tickets are still available at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ymcaofgreatermonmouthcounty/event/150gala/.

About YMCA of Greater Monmouth County For 150 years, YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has empowered youth, improved health, and fostered connections that unite and uplift the community. Serving 42,000 people annually, we’ve provided over $5 million in financial assistance in the last five years. With locations in eight communities and programs integrated into more than 100 schools across Monmouth and Ocean counties, we are dedicated to strengthening communities. Named a New Jersey Top Workplace for three consecutive years by NJ Advance Media, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ. Learn more at www.ymcanj.org.

Sun, Nov 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM

1 Round Hill Ct, Colts Neck, NJ, 07722

Honoring a Legacy, Championing Parental Rights, and Pioneering Fiscal Responsibility

Phyllis Camera’s Dedication to Colts Neck’s Future, Rooted in Community Values and Academic Excellence

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Hello, Colts Neck! I’m Phyllis Camera, a resident of over 12 years, here to honor my late husband John Camera’s legacy and continue his work as former BOE President. Like you, I was drawn to this community’s strong family values, open spaces, and dedication to quality education. It’s where I proudly raise my four children—Jocelynn, Julianna, Jaydon, and Jonas—in the place we call home.

I’m running not only to uphold John’s term but to amplify it—defending parental rights, safeguarding our kids from unnecessary mandates, and ensuring a fiscally responsible district. Together with the Colts Kids First team, I’m here to build on John’s strides, working for budget-friendly, tax-stable solutions, increased transparency, and kids-first initiatives.

Achievements Under John’s Leadership as BOE President with Colts Kids First:

• FISCAL: Approved a 0% tax increase for the 2024-2025 budget, a historic accomplishment for our district.

• TRANSPARENCY: BOE meetings are now live-streamed on YouTube, at no added cost, and moved to a Board of the Whole structure for more openness.

• KIDS FIRST: Established Student Liaisons to gather student ideas, focusing on enhancing school experiences.

• FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Issued Requests for Proposals for key services like Attorney, Auditor, Financial Advisor, and Insurance Services.

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As a 20+ year teacher in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, I’ve contributed to two Blue Ribbon schools. I’m ready to bring my experience to Colts Neck’s Board, advocating for academic excellence and upholding the unique values that make our community special.

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• PROTECT Title IX integrity

• SUPPORT parental rights and pro-family policies

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Fawnsdale Farm Owner Sarina Pang said she welcomes people to learn more about farming and gardening when they visit.

COLTS NECK, NJ — Hidden in a cul-de-sac of Colts Neck lies Fawnsdale Farm, a local hobby farm owned and founded by Sarina Pang and her partner.

First established in 2019, Fawnsdale Farm offers visitors a variety of vegetables, flowers, animals, produce and more to shop from. Though the farm isn’t the largest in the Colts Neck area or the most well-known, Pang said Fawnsdale's “small-farm feel” keeps people coming back for more.

“It’s a quaint place,” Pang said. “It’s very peaceful. When customers come here, they say ‘Oh, it’s just a little piece of heaven.’”

Though customers may describe Fawnsdale as a “little piece of heaven” now, it wasn’t easy to construct the farm when Pang and her partner first purchased the land in 2018.

According to Pang, the hardest part of establishing Fawnsdale was setting up the farm’s infrastructure — something that’s not easy to do in a two-person team.

“We painstakingly put in all the fences ourselves,” Pang said. “That was the hardest part. We fenced in the garden as well to prevent deer coming in and eating the produce, rats coming in — things like that.”

Alongside setting up the farm's infrastructure, Pang said another dilemma Fawnsdale has faced is what tools they have access to.

According to Pang, Fawnsdale doesn't use a cutting machine, tiller, or heavy machinery. Without these extra tools, she and her partner rely on themselves to tend to the farm as needed.

“We don’t have the benefits of huge machines,” Pang said. “And it’s not a small backyard garden that you can just tend to for a couple of hours a day either — it’s somewhere in-between. Pretty much everything is done by hand or light equipment.”

To help manage some of the farm’s day-to-day operations, Pang said planning is essential.

According to Pang, April through June is the busiest time of year for Fawnsdale. During that period, Pang makes it a goal to have everything planted for customers, and once June arrives, she starts to think about succession planning, and what she’ll offer shoppers on a weekly basis.

“Last year, I grew 65 different types of vegetables for my customers,” Pang said. “So out of the 65, for example, I had 12 different varieties of tomatoes, but I only count that as one [kind of vegetable].”

Alongside what Pang plants at the farm, she also runs a farm-shares CSA (community-supported agriculture) program in the summer.

According to the National Agricultural Library, CSA farming looks to form a group of individuals that pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes “either legally or spiritually, the community’s farm.”

At Fawnsdale, Pang said their CSA program lasts for 18 weeks and typically begins in June. Throughout the program, Pang sells farm produce to participating customers and gives them a glimpse into what farm operations are like.

“The program is very vigorous,” Pang said. “There’s a lot of planning involved before the actual program starts, and because I don’t buy seedlings or plugs from other places, I pretty much start my own seeds and plant everything myself.”

Though running Fawnsdale keeps Pang and her partner busy, she said it’s been rewarding working with the Colts Neck community and seeing the farm develop over the years.

“I have people come to me to look at some of my plants or get eggs and they say ‘I’m so glad I found you. How come I didn’t know about you?’” Pang said. “We’re small, but I’m happy with the fact that we’re not growing leaps and bounds. Anything beyond that and I’d have to get a lot more help.”

Though Pang isn’t looking to expand Fawnsdale in terms of property, she said she always welcomes new customers and encourages people to try gardening themselves. As Fawnsdale develops, Pang said she wants the farm to grow alongside the Colts Neck community.

“It’s [Fawnsdale Farm] a good place to spend the weekend, a good place to educate kids on livestock, or vegetables and how they grow,” Pang said. “I honestly and thoroughly believe that if everyone wanted to start their own garden, or raise chickens, or things like that, they can. And I'm happy to help them start."

Fawnsdale Farm is located at 12 Nan Tone Ct., Colts Neck.

To learn more about Fawnsdale Farm, you can visit their Facebook page.

Pets

Sweet 7-year-old Australian Shepherd's owner passed away suddenly, needs a new home by Oct. 10th.

JACK NEEDS A GOOD HOME! DO YOU HAVE A LOVING HOME TO WELCOME JACK? Photo Credit: File Photo

By Jeanne Wall

Published October 7, 2024 at 11:19 PM

Last updated October 7, 2024 at 11:19 PM

JACK NEEDS A HOME! Meet Jack! He is a loving, sweet 7-year-old Australian Shepherd. Jack is very well-kept, from a loving, caring home, and is housebroken and trained. He is about 75 pounds, neutered and is updated on all of his shots. Jack's owner has suddenly passed away, and the woman's daughter must find a home for him by October 10th. If you are a loving home and are interested in adopting a new family member, please email HERE and include your cell phone for the owner to contact. Jack has not lived in a home with children, and it is unknown whether he is good with children or not. Sign up for free daily news in your town, click here.

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