Recognizing the impact state fishing regulations have on some business at the municipal harbor, Harbor Commissioner Jim Krauss includes a report on fishing regulations at every meeting of the Harbor Commission.
This week he noted there is a strong possibility the cold winter this year may have an increased positive impact on harbor business.
Krauss reported the striped bass season started March 1 and stripers generally stay in the area until April or May, a time when there are more fishermen in their boats in the water, an indication of probability of more use of harbor boat ramps and the gas dock. The state’s regulations on increasing sea bass harvest have also increased by 16 per cent, he said, another benefit for harbor business.
Krauss also expressed pleasure that new borough administrator Caleb Stratton is not only a boat owner but a fisherman as well and already up on regulations and a greater understanding of the harbor business.
After nearly five years, and following an hour-long executive session, the Harbor Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Mayor and Council approve a settlement with Kappa Construction concerning the State Police building at the Harbor.. that recommendation will be acted on by the governing body at its next meeting.
In other business, Commissioner Alyson Forbes noted the series of activities coming up at the harbor this year, beginning with the Easter Egg Hunt on March 28, the Fireman’s Fair Jun 30 through July 4 and the Touch a Truck event Oct. 11. Commission Chairman Tom Wall also noted the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club announced their Annual MS Race will be Aug. 15. The Clean Ocean Action Cleanup will be April 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Abandonment Resident Joseph Kokomo is continuing to make his requests to the Harbor Commission to do something about boats that pay for docking space at the harbor but fail to use their boats for years.
Kokomo was at this week’s commission meeting reiterating there are several boats docked at the harbor that are not seaworthy, some with inspection stickers indicating they have not been inspected since as early as 2007.`Some have no inspection stickers at all he said. He told the commissioners, as he had at last month’s meeting, he does not feel this is right and recommended the commission put a time limit on boaters for keeping their boats at the harbor and not using them, even if their space is paid. He said the boats appear abandoned and detract from the harbor looking vibrant.
Kokomo said some boats have three feet of water in them, but fell short of saying how he knew after Harbor Commission Chairman Tom Wall asked him how he knew.
Kokomo cited the amount of rain and snow the area has experienced and the fact boats only have a small pipe releasing water and he said no one is checking any of the boats for water content. The resident also suggested a surcharge and suggested some research to see if there is a problem and urged the commission to stay “on top of it.” People need to be more aware, he said, citing some boats that have had their masts blown in heavy winds for two years. He suggested boats display red flags if they are not sea worthy. Wall thanked him for his comments and suggestions.
As last month’s meeting, Wall had explained to Kokomo that boats are private property, regardless of their condition, and harbor employees have no right to trespass on that property.
Harbormaster Lou Fligor had reported there were 18 boats in the harbor that have been abandoned and the commission has been working with a new contractor in the past year and has successfully gotten ownership and the ability to remove them. This month he reported he had been able to acquire another seemingly abandoned boat and will be having that removed as well.
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That did the trick. Of course, Mr. Quest said he was sorry, could he please send me the money to pay for it? Not yet, I responded, after we chatted on the phone. I’d rather wait until the mirror comes in, Mr. Trivett installs it and I get a bill. Works for me, Mr. Quest responded.Another week went by before the mirror, Bill Trivett and my car got together, making it now almost three weeks since the accident. I didn’t know where he lived, but I knew Mr. Quest was not local and did wonder, given all those times I called and had no response, would he still be as kind and thoughtful? That did the trick. Of course, Mr. Quest said he was sorry, could he please send me the money to pay for it? Not yet, I responded, after we chatted on the phone. I’d rather wait until the mirror comes in, Mr. Trivett installs it and I get a bill. Works for me, Mr. Quest responded.Another week went by before the mirror, Bill Trivett and my car got together, making it now almost three weeks since the accident. I didn’t know where he lived, but I knew Mr. Quest was not local and did wonder, given all those times I called and had no response, would he still be as kind and thoughtful? That did the trick. Of course, Mr. Quest said he was sorry, could he please send me the money to pay for it? Not yet, I responded, after we chatted on the phone. I’d rather wait until the mirror comes in, Mr. Trivett installs it and I get a bill. Works for me, Mr. Quest responded.Another week went by before the mirror, Bill Trivett and my car got together, making it now almost three weeks since the accident. I didn’t know where he lived, but I knew Mr. Quest was not local and did wonder, given all those times I called and had no response, would he still be as kind and thoughtful? That did the trick. Of course, Mr. Quest said he was sorry, could he please send me the money to pay for it? Not yet, I responded, after we chatted on the phone. I’d rather wait until the mirror comes in, Mr. Trivett installs it and I get a bill. Works for me, Mr. Quest responded.Another week went by before the mirror, Bill Trivett and my car got together, making it now almost three weeks since the accident. I didn’t know where he lived, but I knew Mr. Quest was not local and did wonder, given all those times I called and had no response, would he still be as kind and thoughtful?
Mirror There is nothing like an accident to not only restore your faith in human nature, but to also remember just how sensational local business folks really are.
My two-day old car was parked on Bay Avenue in Highlands; I had just purchased it after a December sun glare accident that put me in the hospital for a week and totaled my Hyundai. While I was inside the store, a motorist traveling on the county road came too close to it and ripped off the mirror, leaving the pieces scattered all over the street.
He didn’t stay around after the accident, but two days later, I found a note under the windshield wiper that I had missed. It had the driver’s name, Aidan Quest, phone number and the message “So sorry about your mirror!”
Taking the car to Bill Trivett’s automotive shop on Route 36 in Atlantic Highlands, I learned the new mirror had to be ordered and it would cost upwards of $300. Of course since it had to be ordered, so it’d be a few days before I could drive the car legally.
All of which gave me plenty of reason to want to talk to Aidan Quest on the phone. After several calls when I got no answer, no response to either my text message or phone messages, or apparently dialed the wrong number, I did some research and found an e-mail address for Mr. Quest.
That did the trick. Of course, Mr. Quest said he was sorry, could he please send me the money to pay for it? Not yet, I responded, after we chatted on the phone. I’d rather wait until the mirror comes in, Mr. Trivett installs it and I get a bill. Works for me, Mr. Quest responded.
Another week went by before the mirror, Bill Trivett and my car got together, making it now almost three weeks since the accident. I didn’t know where he lived, but I knew Mr. Quest was not local and did wonder, given all those times I called and had no response, would he still be as kind and thoughtful?
Of course Bill Trivett made the repair right away…..there are many good reasons why Billy and Ann have been in this business for more than 50 years, providing the perfect service, outstanding thoughtfulness and generosity with time and talent of both Billy and Ann.
So I e-mailed Mr. Quest with the bill, which was, as I expected, $386.65.
It took maybe ten minutes for my bank to be the first to respond. Aidan Quest had immediately sent the full payment by Zelle.
I wrote this very honest and thoughtful man to express my thanks, to congratulate him and his wife on their soon to be born first son. And to tell him with parents like he and his wife will certainly be, their son is bound to be a well loved and cared for infant, a happy and well brought up child and teen, and a young man who will always be able to look up to the honesty and kindness of his parents.
As for the Trivetts…of course the job was done with precision, of course it was done as quickly as possible, and of course they went the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. it’s easy to see why this is such a popular stop for car owners with any mechanical, necessary routine, or even esthetic needs.
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The fun run begins promptly at 2 PM at Off the Hook, 1 Navesink Ave, Highlands. Contestants will fill their cups and race to South Peak Street and back to the finish line at Off the Hook. The runner who finishes with the most liquid in their cup will win the Guinness Run Trophy and $100, while second place will receive $50. All cups will be weighed at the start and finish to determine the winner.
The $50 registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt, a pint glass for the first 100 registrants, and access to the post-race party for all runners at Off the Hook. Participants will enjoy Guinness and a variety of delicious food provided by the venue. Runners must arrive by 12 PM to register, and registration will close at 1:30 PM. All participants must be 21 or older and provide valid identification.
All proceeds benefit the 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which takes place March 21 at 2 PM.
The 13th Annual Guinness Run is proudly supported by Monmouth County Tourism, Montecalvo/Bayshore Family of Companies, Bahrs Landing, Bridge Marina, Farmacie by the French Market, Dovetail Vintage Rentals, Gateway Marina, The Honorable Plant, Hufnagel Tree Service, In the Garden, Off the Hook, Proving Ground, Seafarer, Valley Bank, WRAT 95.9, Guinness Beer and Ritchie & Page Distributors.
For more information or to register online, please visit www.highlandsnj.com or call 732-291-4713.
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They were teen aged kids when the family moved into a waterfront trailer park in Highlands in 1954; 18 years later, one of them bought it. Today, these three brothers and their sister, all graduates of Henry Hudson Regional School, and their families all live in the magnificent private gated PGA Village community in Port St. Lucie Florida, each in their own homes but all with the close brother and sister relationship they have enjoyed throughout their lives.
And because, like their lives in New Jersey they continue to add richness to a neighborhood, the Somers Siblings are the front page and headline story this month in PGA Village Living, the monthly magazine of the over-55 community known for charm, camaraderie and championship golf.
It was Donald Somers who purchased Paradise Trailer Park along Bayside Drive in Highlands and also was the first of the quartet, with his wife, Susan, to purchase his home in PGA Village.
Brother Roger and his wife Fran came next, the brother who with Don had run the very successful Yellow Cab Company in Red Bank, then added Arrow Limousine Service which Roger still continues to operate today, albeit from their Port St. Lucie community.
It was sister Diane, and her husband, Roert Meibauer who were the third to seek out PGA Village and made their home on the 15th hole of the Wanamaker Golf Course. That’s where Diane takes time from her gardening and church to enjoy watching golfers during tournament season.
It took Dr. Ivan and his wife Nancy one weekend visiting his siblings to entice the couple to purchase their own home in PGA Village.
So now the Somers Siblings can continue the warm close friendship they have always enjoyed and so much more. This includes that Somers Family dinner, the 40-year tradition of gathering all generations of their families together with them once a month for a family dinner and conversation.
Not only are Don, Roger Diane and Ivan all graduates of Henry Hudson Regional School, all between 1959 and 1964, but so is Roger’s wife, Fran Farina, who was in class with Roger where they first met. Fran was born in Newark, but her family also moved to Highlands in the mid-1950s and she went to both elementary and high school here, met Roger and they married two years after graduation.
There was another brother in the Somers family, Bruce, the youngest of the family, who lost his life to Agent Orange exposure in 2011.
Three of the four Somers Brothers also served in the Air Force Don tells the story how one of them had an un-treatable vision problem and was given $500 as his discharge; he accepted it and turned into starting a new life. “There is no other country in the world where a hard-working guy can take that kind of money and run it up the way he did with his brothers,” Don says, proud of the United States. That family company in the para-transit business grew to the fact there were 300 employees in 1985 and ownership of more than 500 vehicles operating in nine different locations in Red Bank, Keyport, Highlands, Long Branch, Asbury Park and Rahway.
Don sold the Paradise Trailer Park in Highlands in 2005, 33 years after first purchasing the property. But he also purchased a small cab company with his partners, bought out his partners and brought in brother Roger, so that by 1968, the duo had purchased the first of 41 buildings that housed Yellow Cab Company, Arrow Limousine, Para-transit Services, Jersey Shore Couriers and Colonial Auto Rental.. That led to his fulfillment of a promise he had made to himself as a kid…one day he would fly to Alaska.
He did it in 1984, taking both his son and two friends by plane. Don continues to remain an avid pilot, while Susan whom he met in his early years in the business world, favors sailing, the couple both enjoy their active life style at PGA Village and remain active in civic life and also enjoy an annual cruise… They have two children, Jeff and Lisa.
Roger had played varsity baseball his four years at Henry Hudson and attended IBM School in Newark before he and Don went into business together.
Frances, who graduated from Hudson with Roger in 1963, and Roger raised their children Eddie and Michelle, highlighting them as the brightest spots in the lives, along with their five grandchildren. Even now, looking back on their memories of happy younger years, they love their present life, coming to PGA Village after seeing Don and Susan so content and wanting to stay close to family. They built a home there in 2003, then eight years later moved to another section where they have enjoyed living for the past 15 years.
Diane, the lone sister among the Somers siblings and her husband Robert, have lived in PGA Village since 2015, after Diane, who had gone to business school after graduation from Hudson, owned and operated her own delivery and messenger service. She and Robert have a broader, blended family, with Diane’s two sons, Bill, who lives in New Hampshire, and Jason, who lives with his wife in the Republic of Georgia, and Robert’s two daughters, Wendy and Amy.
She gets accolades and praise all the time for her gardening, both within and outside their home. But the couple are also involved in their church and Bible study group, and find their own joy, in addition to the extended Somers family, and the long-standing family traditions, in the joy and purpose of their faith community.
Ivan and Nancy were the last of the brothers to call PGA Village home, and moved in after successful careers, Nancy with 42 years as a flight attendant for American Airlines and four years in the White House Office of Public liaison, and Ivan using his dual Ph. D’s in Information Systems and Strategic Planning along with advanced degrees from USC, UCLA and Rutgers working in aerospace, the Department of Defense Intelligence program, as a Presidential Executive in the Executive Office of the President and teaching graduate courses, founding GTP Associates, LLC, a consulting firm and as a veteran of the 8th AF flight ops. Their son, Kevin, lives in California and is a cybersecurity expert for Lockheed Martin’s Skunkworks.
All members of the Somers family are quick to admit they have had great lives, happy, wonderful families of their own, and memories that seem unmatched. But they also admit that with their diverse backgrounds, their always keeping in touch with each other and their wide spread experiences, living at PGA Village enables them to get back to their roots and keep their families growing.
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The Spring Equinox, full moon, and a balance and renewal of energy are all featured in a variety of special programs at the Spiritual Beauty Center, 130 Bay Avenue Highlands, celebrating March.
The full moon was celebrated with sound health this week, and a breath workshop to clear, energize and awaken life forces through breathwork, mediation and sound healing will be featured March 10.
A drum making workshop, when interested persons can create their own sacred drum infused with intention and rhythm through a healing ceremony will be held March 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Psychic readings will be featured March 21 to March 22 in celebration of the equinox weekend, and customers can receive supportive guidance to reflect, release and move forward with clarity.
On March 22, Light Language activation will also be offered, an energetic transmission to clear and align a person to his highest path. The weekend will also include intentional shopping specials and heart-centered connections in a calm, welcoming space. Guests are invited to come along or bring a friend.
For further information on the Spiritual Beauty Center or any of the special programs, , call 732-856-8365
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Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district.Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district.
Remembering The Atlantic Highlands Mayor and Council opened their regular meeting this week with moments of silence for several local residents as well as military who have died recently.
Mayor Lori Hohenleitner asked for remembrance for the military members killed this week in the Iranian crisis, as well as remembrances for Fred Hoffman who died late February 14, Hohenleitner praised Hofmann for his dedication both to his community as well as St. Agnes Church where he was an active parishioner.
Also remembered was Andrew Bane of Leonardo, a long time Navesink Fire Company fireman and office in the Middletown Fire Department as well as an active supporter of the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department. Bane is one of the four Bane brothers, all of whom have been active throughout their lives in the volunteer fire department.
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Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district. Daniel Sutton, a former member of the Atlantic Highlands Board of Education, was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education following his interview at the meeting earlier this month. Sutton will serve until December and is eligible to run as well when the seat is advertised in the November election. He is filling the unexpired term of Cory Wingerter who recently resigned since the family moved out of the district.
There will be everything from Irish Soda Bread and Irish Toasts to clotted cream and scones Sunday March 8 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School hall, Miller Street when the Reverend Joseph Donnelly council of the Knight of Columbus presents a special Saint Patrick’s Day celebration breakfast.
The Saint Patrick’s breakfast with all the Irish trimming, including Irish music, is in addition to the normal monthly breakfast the knights offer that includes pastries and donuts, eggs, pancakes, meats fruits and juices.
Grand Knight Kevin McKenna invited all to enjoy a breakfast with the Knights once a month. As always the breakfast is offered at no charge, though donations are always accepted.
The monthly Breakfast is only one of the many things this council of the international organization of Catholic men offers in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Agnes parish, along with numerous activities in which they are involved throughout the Bayshore community.
The Council is also celebrating the borough’s 125h anniversary at a gala and festive event on April 25 beginning at 10 a.m.. In addition to celebrating the borough’s anniversary as a separate municipality from Middletown, the Knights will celebrate the anniversary of the first public recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. That first public recitation of the Pledge in the United States took place at the Twin Lights in Highlands where the Knights will mark the event with another special ceremony.
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All Saints Memorial Church (The Stone Church) at Navesink Avenue in Locust, will hold its largest community event of the year May 16 when once again it holds an auction that includes everything from Broadway Show Get-Aways at a live auction to a silent auction for gourmet, beauty and entertaining items.The event will start with a preview at 5:30 p.m. May 16 with the live auction beginning at 7 p.m.. and will be held in the Parish House at Stone Church.ickets are $45 per person and include appetizers, beverages and the evening’s entertainment. Auction goers are urged to register early since space is limited.In addition to the auctions and the numerous gifts and gift baskets donated by local businesses and residents, guests are invited to enter the traditional What’s In Your Wallet and Lucky Lotto Hat Raffle.All Saints Memorial Church (The Stone Church) at Navesink Avenue in Locust, will hold its largest community event of the year May 16 when once again it holds an auction that includes everything from Broadway Show Get-Aways at a live auction to a silent auction for gourmet, beauty and entertaining items.The event will start with a preview at 5:30 p.m. May 16 with the live auction beginning at 7 p.m.. and will be held in the Parish House at Stone Church.Tickets are $45 per person and include appetizers, beverages and the evening’s entertainment. Auction goers are urged to register early since space is limited.In addition to the auctions and the numerous gifts and gift baskets donated by local businesses and residents, guests are invited to enter the traditional What’s In Your Wallet and Lucky Lotto Hat Raffle.All Saints Memorial Church (The Stone Church) at Navesink Avenue in Locust, will hold its largest community event of the year May 16 when once again it holds an auction that includes everything from Broadway Show Get-Aways at a live auction to a silent auction for gourmet, beauty and entertaining items.The event will start with a preview at 5:30 p.m. May 16 with the live auction beginning at 7 p.m.. and will be held in the Parish House at Stone Church.Tickets are $45 per person and include appetizers, beverages and the evening’s entertainment. Auction goers are urged to register early since space is limited.In addition to the auctions and the numerous gifts and gift baskets donated by local businesses and residents, guests are invited to enter the traditional What’s In Your Wallet and Lucky Lotto Hat Raffle.
All Saints Memorial Church (The Stone Church) at Navesink Avenue in Locust, will hold its largest community event of the year May 16 when once again it holds an auction that includes everything from Broadway Show Get-Aways at a live auction to a silent auction for gourmet, beauty and entertaining items.
The event will start with a preview at 5:30 p.m. May 16 with the live auction beginning at 7 p.m.. and will be held in the Parish House at Stone Church.
Tickets are $45 per person and include appetizers, beverages and the evening’s entertainment. Auction goers are urged to register early since space is limited.
In addition to the auctions and the numerous gifts and gift baskets donated by local businesses and residents, guests are invited to enter the traditional What’s In Your Wallet and Lucky Lotto Hat Raffle.
Contributions and tickets for the event enable All Saints to assist with outreach commitments and help to upkeep the National Historic Landmark campus which serves the community in many ways.
All Saints’ Memorial Church is located in the Highlands of Navesink, section of Middletown Township, a parish located in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, in The Episcopal Church, and is a member of the world-wide Anglican Communion.
The historic church was built in 1864 through the efforts of the Milnor and Stephens families. The parish community cherishes relationship with God, and with one another, seeking to grow ever closer to Christ. Church members invite all to explore more information on their ministries, events, and historic campus. All are also invited to visit any Sunday morning for worship, to attend one of our Stone Church Players productions, attend an event, or just enjoy the beauty of the grounds.
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All Saints Memorial Church (The Stone Church) at Navesink Avenue in Locust, will hold its largest community event of the year May 16 when once again it holds an that includes everything from Broadway Show Get-Aways at a live to a silent auction for gourmet, beauty and entertaining items.
The event will start with a preview at 5:30 p.m. May 16 with the live beginning at 7 p.m.. and will be held in the Parish House at Stone Church.
Tickets are $45 per person and include appetizers, beverages and the evening’s entertainment. goers are urged to register early since space is limited.
In addition to the and the numerous gifts and gift baskets donated by local businesses and residents, guests are invited to enter the traditional What’s In Your Wallet and Lucky Lotto Hat Raffle.
Contributions and tickets for the event enable All Saints to assist with outreach commitments and help to upkeep the National Historic Landmark campus which serves the community in many ways.
All Saints’ Memorial Church is located in the Highlands of Navesink, section of Middletown Township, a parish located in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, in The Episcopal Church, and is a member of the world-wide Anglican Communion.
The historic church was built in 1864 through the efforts of the Milnor and Stephens families. The parish community cherishes relationship with God, and with one another, seeking to grow ever closer to Christ. Church members invite all to explore more information on their ministries, events, and historic campus. All are also invited to visit any Sunday morning for worship, to attend one of our Stone Church Players productions, attend an event, or just enjoy the beauty of the grounds.
Michele Battista can never forget she had colon cancer, Nor can she forget it was more than 14 years ago and now she continues to be free of it, thanks to appreciating and recognizing the importance of early screening for the disease and a superb medical program that makes her want to spread the word.
This year, Battista will help the Alliance by manning a table at Fresh Works at Bell Works in Holmdel. With the help of the Alliance, this cancer survivor is manning a table at Fresh Works at Bell Works in Holmdel Wednesday, March 11th, when the iconic water tower in the shape of a transistor will be lit blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness.
“The Colorectal Cancer Alliance is fiercely determined to end colorectal cancer within our lifetime.,” Battista said. They advocate for prevention, magnify support, and accelerate research to stop this disease. Contributions help bring us closer to a world free from colorectal cancer” she said.
Battista has been office administrator for Colts Neck Realty for ten years, and is also active and an officer with the Holmdel Historical Society.
But at age 50 in 2012 she had a routine colonoscopy to check for a disease that had never been in her family and for which she had no symptoms. It was because of that routine test that she was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Three years later, after surgery and the news she had a 50-50 chance of living another five years without a recurrence, she then underwent 12 rounds of chemo. That reduced her odds to 70/30 much better chances for a lady who loves life.
So now, 14 years later, she still wants to give back, still wants to alert others to the very important reason to have colonoscopy for early detection.
She hosts awareness events for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and gets proclamations from Colts Neck, Monmouth County and the State in support of attention to colon cancer. As a14-year Colorectal Cancer Survivor, she promotes I #WalkLoud about the importance of being screened and #CelebrateMoreBirthdays! She emails family and friends to get the word out about the importance of being screened and happily reports she has seen positive results from that activity. “I’ve had a few family and friends go for that routine colonoscopy who were grateful when a precancerous polyp was found,” she said.
She is excited to be working with the Bell Works team in Holmdel to light the iconic water tower blue for an evening of the awareness event at their Fresh Market March 11. She works with Nurse Bonnie Woodward and Dr Howard Hampel of Red Bank Gastroenterology in raising awareness by obtaining a Monmouth County proclamation and an awareness event in Red Bank. She has her own fundraising page at 2026 DC ScopeItOutand is close to her goal of thousands of dollars to promote colon cancer awareness. The page for the alliance is https://impact.ccalliance.org/fundraiser/6879472
For her own health, Battista continues to visit her general practitioner annually, Dr. Anthony DeNoia in Atlantic Highlands . The physician annually orders specific colon cancer blood marker test along with other lab work to keep a close watch and ensure her security.
It’s been a part of her life for the last 14 years. But it has made a major difference in it and her lifestyle as well. “The colonoscopy was the easy part compared to the surgery and 12 rounds of chemo.” She said. “There is no going back to the old you.”
But, she said, “It made me realize that if I didn’t know much about the importance of being screened that saved my life, there are many more that need to be aware of the importance of screening for colon cancer. Remember it is preventable with early screening! Maybe if the screening age was 45, which it is now, back when I had my 1st colonoscopy at 50, it might have just been a precancerous polyp as my doctor said.”
“My mantra during chemo was “I had cancer, it never had me!” Now I raise my voice about the importance of being screened at local events in NJ as I am a 14-year survivor. “
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