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OCTOBER 10, 2014
TWO RIVER PEOPLE
By Lynne Ward
JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER CELEBRATES NEXT STEP CAMPAIGN
FOR K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Kristie Kane and Mar ybeth Walz from Hope for Children
Foundation were happy to support the event.
T
he Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune
recently celebrated the generosity of donors who have
given to the K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital
through The Next Step – a fundraising campaign supporting
an expansion at the children’s hospital. The JSUMC is a member of Meridian Health. The Hovnanian Family have been
major supporters. Family members (from left to right) Sossie
Najarian, Mazin Kalian, Lucy Kalian, Emily Hovnanian,
Esto Barry, Marian Barry, Kevin Barry and James
Barry are pictured together at the recent event.
The Mulvaney Family (from above left) including Judy, John,
Kelly, Mary Catherine and Eugene Mulvaney. Born at just
29 weeks gestation and weighing in at 1 pound 12 ½ ounces,
Mary Catherine was called “Miracle Mary” by the nurses in the
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Four years later, Mary
Catherine’s parents, Kelly and John, are the proud parents of
two incredible children (a new baby boy born this year) and
Mary Catherine is a healthy, happy child who loves to dance
and play. The care she received at K. Hovnanian Children’s
Hospital was the reason that her grandparents, Eugene and
Judy Mulvaney, made a gift to The Next Step campaign for the
expansion of a second acute care in-patient floor.
The Earle Family (from left to right): Rob,
Missy, Marianne, Kelli and Michael Earle.
K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital supporters Peter and
Tatiana Cancro.
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OCTOBER 10, 2014
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TWO RIVER PEOPLE
By Lynne Ward
2014 RUMSON BOAT RACE COACH’S RECEPTION WAS HELD AT RUMSON COUNTRY CLUB RIVER HOUSE
T
he Rumson Boat Race was founded to
support the blossoming rowing culture in our communities, to carry on
an American tradition that dates back to 1854,
and to provide funding for the equipment
used by the rowing athletes at RFH. The
Rumson Boat Race is a not for profit 501(C) 3
organization. This was the organization’s 5th
Annual event and was presented by Ray
Catena Auto Group. Twenty local families
hosted 82 athletes and coaches overnight so
that the crews could be ready to race early
Saturday morning. Also, on the eve of the
boat race the coaches, friends, family and
supporters came together for a reception at
the Rumson Country Club River House.
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Rutgers
Crew are from left to right: Mayor Ben
Lucarelli of Fair Haven, Sue and Steve
Wagner (Rutgers coach), Tom Langowski
(Coach of St. Joe’s High School), Maya
Speelmans, Dan Edwards, Mayor John
Ekdahl (of Rumson) and Lauren Vernon.
The coaches and mayors
included (from left): Ted
Nash, Dan Edwards, Jack
St. Clair (Villanova), Steve
Wagner (Rutgers), Paul
Savell (Drexel), Ben
Lucarelli and John Ekdahl.
The Reception committee
came together with (from
left): Kimberly Newsome,
Tricia Camarata, Maya
Speelmans, Linda
Edwards, Kate Bavuso and
Lauren Vernon. Missing
from photo: Lolly Ekdahl.
The Coach’s Reception co-chairs
Lolly Ekdahl and Lauren Vernon are
pictured with Ted Nash, 11-time rowing
Olympian, in center.
Betsy Wallhauser and
Terr y Gierlatowicz.
From left: Eileen Luby, Sandy Buchanan, Kristen
Padovano and Jennifer Kane.
Scooby Wallhauser (left), Sandy and Jim Buchanan (of
Ray Catena Auto Group, presenting sponsors), Lolly Ekdahl
and Tom Bruno enjoyed the lovely evening on the river.
From left: Cushing and
Maggie Condon with
Lauren Vernon and
Dan Bavuso.
Mike Pawlikowski, Jim
Buchanan and Bill Bergin
(of Sandy Hook Yachts, who
donated the use of a boat for
the race’s photographers)
including The Two River
Times™ own Scott Longfield
who did an awesome photo
essay of the race in last
week’s paper!
The Drexel crew team at Victory Park after the race.
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OCTOBER 10, 2014
TWO RIVER PEOPLE
By Lynne Ward
THE COMMUNITY YMCA HONORS BOROUGH OF RED BANK AND LOCAL VOLUNTEERS AT
140TH ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT
T
he borough of Red Bank and several local residents were recently acknowledged for
their long-time support of The Community YMCA at the organization’s 140th
Anniversary Benefit held at Camp Arrowhead in Marlboro. More than 200 people
attended the Annual Benefit, which raised over $150,000 to support the Y’s mission to ensure
that everyone – regardless of age, income or background – has access to life-changing YMCA
programs and services. The town of Red Bank, where the Y was founded in 1874, was presented with the Community Partner Award for collaborating with the Y to help all individuals
and families in Red Bank live healthier. Mayor Pasquale Menna accepted the award on behalf
of the borough. Lynn and Steve “Biddy” Bidgood were honored with the Distinguished
Citizen Award, given to those who demonstrate outstanding civic and volunteer leadership in
the community. Steve Bidgood is Managing Partner of Salt Creek Grille in Rumson and has
served as a member of the Y board for over 10 years. Lynn Bidgood works part-time at the
Y’s Red Bank facility and volunteers for the American Red Cross. The benefit was chaired by
Gustav “Gus” Fingado and featured music from Tim McLoone & the Shirleys and was catered
by Merri-Makers. The evening included silent and live auctions and a 50/50 cash raffle. The
Community YMCA President
and CEO Rhonda Anderson
(third from right) is standing
with the event honorees:
(from tleft) Steve and Lynn
Bidgood, Red Bank
Councilman Ed Zipprich,
Red Bank Councilwoman
Juanita Lewis, Red Bank
Mayor Pasquale Menna
and Councilwoman Cindy
Burhham.
Rhonda Anderson
greeted guests Arnerine
and Dominique Pierre
to the event.
Steve and Lynn Bidgood were presented with the
Distinguished Citizen Service Award by their daughters
Megan and Shauna.
Patty Whittemore, chairwoman of the Y Board of Directors,
congratulates Onestie Jackson on sharing her story about
how the Y helped prepare her for college.
Annual Benefit Chairman
Gus Fingado and his wife,
Pam, both members of the Y,
enjoyed the beautiful setting
at Camp Arrowhead.
Y President and CEO Rhonda Anderson (third from right) presented the Legacy Award to
past and present Y volunteers including (from left): Donna Mazza, accepting for her father,
Harry Greenwood; Dan Matarese; Chris Mosley; Thomas Register; Shirley Parker,
accepting on behalf of her late husband, Dr. James Parker Jr. and his father Dr. James Parker
Sr., and Chester Apy.
YMCA board member Tim Hogan with his wife, Eileen.
Red Bank Mayor Pat Menna accepted the Community
Service Partner Award presented to the Borough of Red Bank
with Councilwoman Kathy Horgan and Councilman Ed
Zipprich.
OCTOBER 10, 2014
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TWO RIVER PEOPLE
By Lynne Ward
HOP BROOK FARM HOSTED CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE TO BENEFIT BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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oncours d’Elegance was an outstanding show held in Holmdel at Hop Brook Farm featuring pristine vintage, rare automobiles and motorcycles from private collections, all of
which provided a small glimpse back in time for the hundreds of people who attended.
Event proceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties,
an organization that provides one-on-one mentoring and a positive life direction for kids who
need guidance the most. A lovely fashion show accompanied the outstanding display of automobiles, as well as a delicious lunch and live musical entertainment. Barr y Weshnack (third
from left) is the board president of BBBS joined here by his wife, Carol, and the very entertaining Reprise Barbershop Quartet with members Tom DeBruin (left), Dr. Jay Nickel,
Kirk Thomson and Allen Dean (right) who sang to guests during lunch!
Jeff Cruz (second from left) is the chairman, founder and a
major sponsor of the Monmouth County Concours
d’Elegance. Jeff is joined by family members Kaylin (left),
Joyce and Evarett Cruz.
Kristin Serluco and
Jordyn Lieber did a great
job modeling as well!
“Bigs” and “littles” got
to strut-their-stuff on
the red carpet!
This 1929 Duesenberg “J” owned by John Shibles (left) was considered to be the most valuable car in the show (valued at approximately $3 million with a $1 million restoration). This car
won awards at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which is one of the most prestigious
car shows in the world. Shibles is pictured with Steve Babinsky, whose shop in Lebanon,
N.J., handled the restoration of the car.
TJ Bull (left), Mark Molyneaux and William Salcedo Jr.
assisted the models during the fashion show. They are joined
by Mar y Beth Bull, director of development for BBBS.
Lorenzo Smith, Steve Tsimbinos (board member, BBBS),
Janet McConnell, Jeff Morton (car owner) and William
Salcedo (executive director, BBBS) stood in front of Jeff’s
impeccable 1915 Buick C24 Roadster.
A limited edition reproduction of an 1886 Mercedes Benz
motor wagon from the Cruz Collection.
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The Cruz sisters, Olivia (left)
and Taylor are joined by
Jake Ehrhardt, who all modeled in the fashion show. The
clothing featured was from
Stacy Gemma, of Oceanport,
a wardrobe and personal
fashion consultant.
A pristine 1930 Cadillac Head Cowl owned by Harry Dunn of
Brielle.