Women's Guild Says Thanks

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VOLUME 55 / No. 12 Monroe Township, New Jersey December 2019

Women’s Guild says thanks By Paulette Mascia, chairperson done in preparation for the high school students, but it Kudos to all the dedicated actual event. was a social success as well. people who worked the I want to thank the people People were enjoying being Women’s Guild Bazaar, and at E&R and all our out and being an important I do mean worked. Much of neighbors, friends, and part of the entire experience. the planning began before friends of friends who partici- It takes the residents of a the big day and included pated in this important event community like Rossmoor to collecting, sorting, pricing, for all you have done to organize and achieve such and transporting the huge make the annual Bazaar the an outstanding accomplish- and varied amount of mer- success that it was. Not only ment. We also thank our chandise into the Club- was it a financial success, neighbors who came out to house, and so many other which allows us to continue support this worthwhile en- duties that needed to be to offer scholarships to our deavor.

Pickleball fundraisers donate $20,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Penni McOlvin them in everything they do, presented a check for Monroe Pickleball Fund- inspiring them to grant $20,000 to Make-A-Wish. raising Group (MPFG) had wishes that hopefully im- its inaugural fundraising prove the lives of the children We are proud to announce Superheroes of Rossmoor: Sammy, Jada and Jurnee event on Saturday, October they serve. the winners of our first MPFG 12, on Rossmoor’s Pickleball The MPFG Committee event: courts. The idea started with sprang into action to organize Gold Advanced: Yvonne Steve Gelwarg of Encore to this event. Members recruited Nobile and Warren Kelly. A blessing for our best help a local community or- Pickleball players from their Gold Intermediate: Lynn ganization, and also enjoy respective communities. In Padwee and Steve Poris. forever friends this fast-growing sport. Rossmoor, we were fortunate Gold Beginner: Yvette By Carol De Haan Steve was thinking of orga- to have our own E&R Man- O’Connor and Eli Blitzer. easy to pet at nearly 4’ tall. About 50 residents with nizing a community-wide ager, Melissa Barnard, to help Silver Advanced: Jeff El- Although he looks as if he their much-loved dogs and Pickleball tournament to us create a wonderful fun-filled kin. might chomp a few dinosaurs cats gathered on the Village raise funds for a local charity. day at our courts. Our mem- Silver Intermediate: Edye for lunch, Pat says not to Green for Rossmoor’s first This idea took off when bers sought help from local Tenner and Michael Boxer. worry; he’s a total marshmal- ceremony to bless the ani- seven adult community Pick- businesses that were more Silver Beginner: Anne low. mals on a bright, crisp Satur- leball teams and local play- then generous with donations Marie Martucci and Alan Blu- At the opposite extreme day morning in October. ers came together to share to our Tricky Tray raffles. The menthal. was itty-bitty Shi Tzu The event began with a their love of the sport and committee is especially grate- Bronze Advanced: Joe “Cookie,” five months old, gathering prayer of thanks- raise funds to benefit our ful to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Marrone. and seven pounds in weight, giving, followed by a blessing area. a major corporate sponsor, for Bronze Intermediate: and just about as tall as the for each of the animals, be- For their first event, mem- helping make so many chil- Robin Kelly and John O’Con- grass she stands on. Cookie stowed by the Rev. Robin vigorously defends the bers of the MPFG decided to dren’s dreams come true. nor. Bacon Hoffman, pastor of the donate whatever funds they On the day of the tourna- Bronze Beginner: Penni Springfield Way home that Rossmoor Community could raise from a round ment, Bagel Bazaar of En- McOlvin and Ed Goldberg. she shares with her two best Church. buds, Annemarie and Car- robin tournament to the glishtown road, supplied our For more information on Many dogs and their hu- Make-A-Wish Foundation of players with plenty of deli- MPFG, please contact Ron mella. mans remained to socialize New Jersey, on nearby Per- cious bagels with cream Casalotti at monroepickle- Many other large and small afterward. There were pedi- pups hopped around making rineville Road. cheese. [email protected] and follow greed dogs, designer dogs, The Make-A-Wish Founda- In the evening, after the us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/ friends and jumping with joy and good old mutts romping tion makes it possible for tournament, we enjoyed a FacebookMPFG. all over the lawn. around, slurping water from dreams to come true for chil- fabulous Italian buffet dinner The success of this day dishes that our E&R friend, dren facing critical illnesses. at the Make-A-Wish castle, was evident in that there was Sebrena, had set out for They believe that a wish ex- catered by Antonio’s Restau- not even a single case of them. Here and there, an experience can be a game rant on Applegarth Road. It Trash and (Continued on page 6) cited pooch toppled headlong changer. This belief guides was at this event that MPFG Recycling into a water dish, but that was not the slightest setback for On behalf of all the Reminders the next thirsty dog who came RCAI employees, we Inside this issue  Please remember to for a drink. Dog biscuits were extend our warmest separate your household enjoyed by all. (Not so much wishes for a joyous the grown-ups.) Bits & Pieces ...... 2 Maintenance ...... 24 kitchen trash from your holiday season and a recycling One showstopper was the pleasant New Year. We Clubs ...... 18 Month in Pictures ...... 15  Use the proper trash and glistening, jet black, one-year would also like to recycling dumpsters old Great Dane named thank you for your Culinary Corner ...... 18 RCAI Meetings ...... 2 “Sam,” who lives with his  Trash means household contributions to the human, Pat Osborne, on Governors’ Meeting ...... 2 Religion ...... 20 kitchen garbage, not Holiday Gift Fund. Concord Lane. One hundred construction debris Your generosity and Health Care Center ..... 24 Sports ...... 22 and thirty-two-pound Sam  NO plastic bags in the holiday cheer are made friends with everyone, Landscaping ...... 25 Transportation Tidbits ... 26 recycling Dumpsters. Recy- appreciated. probably because he was so cle them at the supermarket

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Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz

Memories of sleigh. Mom gets a cozy robe and nightgown set, Christmases past: cologne, and a sweater. 1963: A four-year-old girl November 21, 2019 replacement of the walkway Retainer with Becker Poliakoff. For the wide-eyed girl, stares wide-eyed at a tin- The RCAI Board of Gover- lights at the Meeting House; The current retainer has not she gets too much to list! seled tree bedecked with nors meeting was called to replace the Gallery floor in the been increased since 2007. Among myriad boxes all vintage hand-blown glass order at 9:00 a.m. on Thurs- Clubhouse; replace the floor in Mr. Jolly announced that the wrapped in the same paper, ornaments, laced with tan- day, November 21, 2019, in the East Gate building; re- contract with Comcast will be are games, puzzles, dolls gled threads of glowing red, the Village Center Meeting move the wallpaper and paint ending February 29, 2020 and — both paper and Barbie — green, yellow, and blue glass Room by Mr. Daniel Jolly, the walls in the Clubhouse each participating Mutual must Colorforms, craft kits, bulbs, and crowned with a President. Ballroom; remove the provide to the RCAI of its in- books, and magic kits. She twinkling star. She places her Mr. Daly, Allen and Stults, “popcorn” on the ceiling and tent to discontinue participa- spends the week off from “list” beside the homemade presented the renewal figures install new lighting in the Pro tion no less than 90 before the school playing with every- cookies and tall glass of milk for the non-medical benefits Shop; replace the stalls in the end of the contract, otherwise thing. Tradition: don’t play set out for Santa. Time for for the Union and Non-Union Pro Shop Men’s Room; and the Mutual will be automati- with last year’s toys during bed, but she can’t sleep — employees. The board ap- replace the shutters on the cally deemed a Participating Christmas week. the proverbial sugarplum proved Resolution #19-38, Meeting House. Mutual. 1971: A 12-year-old girl fairies are dancing in her Authorization to Renew the The board approved Reso- There was some discussion looks forward to watching head. Life/AD&D, Long Term Disabil- lution #19-34, Authorization to about Thanksgiving dinners “A Charlie Brown Christ- But sleep comes at last. ity and Dental Plans for the Purchase (3) Five Cluster provided to residents from the mas,” which has become a So do the dreams. Dreams RCAI Non-Union Employees Street Lights to replace street Interfaith Council. To date, tradition, like baking cook- of toys: baby dolls, paper with Guardian and Resolution lights that are not repairable. there were 48 meals re- ies with Mom, decorating dolls, bikes, puppies, #19-39, Authorization to Re- The board approved Reso- quested. the house – both inside and books, and candy all float- new the Dental and Life/AD&D lution #19-35, Authorization to Ms. Balmer talked about out, and wrapping presents ing just out of reach. She Plans for the RCAI Union Em- Proceed with the 2020 Door the list of new laws in New for everyone. Dad is a lov- stirs as a soft voice whis- ployees with Guardian. and Window Replacements Jersey that impact commu- able Scrooge: “Why are pers, “Wake up, sleepy Mr. Gerald McQuade, including replacement of the nity associations and the there so many presents?” head! Merry Christmas!” Treasurer, reported that there double doors at the Meeting pending bills that she had he asks (every year). Ritz She wipes the sleep from is an approximate surplus of House; various Meeting reported last month and also Crackers and PB&J are set her eyes and runs to the $584,000 through October 31, House windows with broken distributed recently. She also out on tray tables to enjoy living room. How could such 2019. seals; and the emergency exit encouraged all directors to while she and Mom watch a small apartment hold so The board approved Reso- door between the pool and Pro contact their Assembly repre- all those silly animated many treasures! lution #19-31, Adoption of the Shop. sentatives encouraging them Christmas specials. Magic 1966: A seven-year-old Proposed 2020 RCAI Operat- The board approved Reso- to support the NJ Common is everywhere. Everyone is girl buys presents for Mom. ing and Capital Budget with a lution #19-35, Authorization to Interest Ownership Act, a law friendly. She has $5 to spend. She revision to the Capital Budget Purchase a Replacement Van that will modernize commu- The crisp scent of snow is buys Mom a green glitter to include $25,000 to purchase for the Maintenance Depart- nity association law in New in the air. She wishes for a candle from Jamesburg and install a 25’ x 25’ awning ment to replace the 2003 Ford Jersey. white Christmas, because Pharmacy and some Flair at the Pro Shop. E150 van. There was no other busi- she didn’t have to shovel pens from Britt’s Depart- The board approved Reso- The board approved Reso- ness for the Board to discuss out of it or drive in it. Family ment Store in Freehold. lution #19-32, Authorization to lution #19-37, Authorization to and the meeting was ad- and friends gathering – Mom “loves” the candle and Engage the Services of ATI Negotiate and Execute a Legal journed at 9:40 a.m. here, there, and every- Mechanical and Electrical keeps it for years, never where – all in one day. Consulting Engineers to Ex- lighting it. Mom helps pick Food … food … and more amine the Existing 2001 School Board election results out Dad’s gift — usually a food. HVAC System in the Village tool or a book of Lifesavers 1985: An older version of Center. By Linda Bozowski candidates were on the ballot candy, or maybe some co- that girl watches Charlie The board approved Reso- School Board elections to fill the three seats that logne. Brown again, for the ump- lution #19-33, Authorization to were part of the balloting on were up for grabs. Stockings are stuffed with teenth time – she only Proceed with the 2019 Refur- Nov. 5, in addition to the mu- As of Nov. 8, candidates little things like note pads, missed it once, (pre-VCR, bishment Project including nicipal voting choices. Seven Kenneth Chiarella, Michele jacks, doll clothes, orna- DVR, and On Demand Arminio and Adi Nitikinsky ments, hair barrettes, and days), and Christmas was- the like. As a joke, a lump have been elected to serve n’t the same that year. She Open RCAI Meetings in December three-year terms beginning in of jet-black coal hides in the vowed never to miss it Thursday, December 12 January 2020. toe of the stocking at her again. She still bakes cook- Standing Committee Meetings…9 a.m. Patricia Lang, an incum- grandparents’ house. ies with Mom, and Dad still Maintenance Committee bent, Lou Masters, Gail Di- (Joke’s on them, she loves eats the burnt ones. All the Community Affairs Committee Pane, and Corey Corbo to collect rocks.) Since she ornaments that adorn the Finance Committee were unsuccessful in their is their first grandchild — family tree are now hand- you can guess — there are Thursday, December 19 attempts to be seated. crafted. Presents are more lots of presents under their Board of Governors Meeting….9 a.m. Chiarella, a previous mem- quality than quantity. Small ber of the Board, had of- tree, as well. gifts are exchanged on All meetings are held in the Village Center Meeting Room fered his resignation in Au- 1968: A nine-year-old girl Christmas Eve; lottery tick- unless noted otherwise. gust due to health con- and her mother bake Christ- ets are scratched off (no big Please watch Channel 26 for any changes or cancellations. (Continued on page 26) mas cookies by the dozens. wins), and hot chocolate is Daddy is on hand to eat the served. burnt ones, of which there Present: An even older, are few, so he steals some and wiser, version of that of the good ones, too. Big- wide-eyed girl still believes ger house, bigger tree, in the magic of Christmas. more ornaments, room for She now knows that the even more presents. Tinsel best gifts are family, and tangled lights are still in friends, good health, and a style. warm home. And, she still On Christmas Eve, watches “A Charlie Brown Santa’s sleigh bells jingle, Christmas.” News Board: considered as space permits. The Rossmoor News and Princeton and she sees a shadow Merry Christmas, Season’s Joe Conti, Chair Unscheduled volunteer writers should Editorial Services (PES) are not liable for outside her bedroom win- Greetings, and Happy Holi- Carol De Haan contact Rossmoor News Chairman Joe any typographical or printing errors that dow. She still believes. days to one and all! Conti about any article they wish to may appear, including in its display or Christmas morning was Myra Danon B&P Bob Huber contribute. All copy and pictures are classified advertising, over the cost of the PJs, pancakes, and pre- subject to editing and are accepted with Jean Houvener space of the advertisement. sents. That is, after Daddy “One of the most glorious this understanding. The advertisements here are, to the best of finishes his morning ablu- messes in the world is the Anne Rotholz the publisher’s knowledge, accurate Linda Bozowski Letters to the Editor must be tions. As she waits patiently mess created in the living emailed to PES at representations of the products and room on Christmas day. Walter Gryskiewicz services offered. However, no to open her presents; Mom [email protected] and clearly endorsements are intended or implied. yells upstairs, “She’s wait- Don’t clean it up too quickly.” Editorial Assistants marked Rossmoor News. — Andy Rooney (American Alex Monaco Acceptance of all materials is at the ing down here!” Editorial Office: discretion of the publisher. Seems every year Daddy journalist, 1919-2011) Linda Monaco 2 Rossmoor Drive, “The two most joyous Email display ads to: [email protected] gets a new electric shaver, The Rossmoor News a monthly Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 usually a Norelco. Remem- times of the year are Christ- periodical is mailed to every home Telephone: 732-761-8534 E-mail: ber those old TV ads for mas morning and the end of within the Rossmoor community. News © 2019, PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES, INC. [email protected] items are welcome. Appropriate news them? Santa rides a triple- school.” — Alice Cooper

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Q: Why have the parking not access the gate due to budget had not been ap- spaces been eliminated a parked vehicle and were proved. The following items on Rossmoor Drive forced to back up and pro- are the components that I near the East Gate? ceed to the North Gate, believe will not change in A: We received several com- wasting valuable time to the final budget: plaints from the first re- respond to the emer-  A 2.5% increase in the haz- sponders from the Monroe gency. ard and liability insurance; Township fire and first aid  Increase in investment in- departments regarding Q: What are some the sig- come based on past history; vehicles parked on Ross- nificant changes in the  Decrease in heating fuel moor Drive adjacent to the RCAI 2020 budget? also based on past history emergency entrance at A: Please keep in mind, at the and replacement of the the East Gate. In fact, time of the writing of my original, old heating systems most recently they could column, the proposed 2020 in the Clubhouse and Meeting House;  A 6.5% increase in the health insurance premiums From the Mayor for staff;  An increase of $1 per manor By Gerald W. Tamburro, per month in the annual Mayor of Monroe Township contribution to the RCAI Reserve Fund;  An increase in number of The holiday season is and I am grateful for the talent golf memberships resulting quickly upon us as we ap- and dedication of the many in an increase in income; proach the eve of a new dec- Township employees who ade. serve this community with the  No increase in the annual This is a special time to highest level of professional- audit fee; gather with family and friends ism. I will continue to hold all  An increase in the daily rate in celebration of collective employees to the highest stan- for the shopping bus, but a achievements and milestones dards that you deserve, while change in the five day while reflecting on the many recognizing excellence at schedule to three days per reasons we have to be thank- every turn. week, resulting in a savings ful and grateful. I am thankful for the many of about $25,000; As I enjoy my holiday cele- dedicated residents who do-  An increase of 3% in the brations with my loved ones, nate their time and talent to rental income from the I also will reflect on how hon- the various events, programs, doctor’s side of the ored I am to serve as your boards and commissions Healthcare Center and the mayor – for the past four aimed at making Monroe the same increase in the nurs- years and now for another jewel of Middlesex County. We ing services contract; term. I am so proud of all that would not have the variety of  A small increase in the pool we have accomplished to- programs to serve the needs management contract; gether for the betterment of of our diverse community with-  An increase in the trash/ this community in which we out you. recycling removal contract; live. And, of course, over this  No increases in the fire We are now firmly focused holiday season, I will say a extinguisher service contract on our planning for 2020, as I special prayer of gratitude to or the alarm monitoring have directed our municipal the men and women currently contract; department heads to each serving in the United States  No increase in the lawn identify ways in which to bet- Armed Forces, many of whom maintenance contract; and ter serve you. I look forward will spend this holiday season  No increase in the snow to actively participating in this away from their family and removal contract. process. friends. I will continue to honor With the combination of the Of course, we will continue them and all Monroe Town- increases and decreases to be careful, steady guardians ship veterans at every oppor- mentioned above, there of your tax dollars to provide tunity. should still be a small increase the highest quality services in As we quickly move forward in carrying charges for 2020. a fiscally responsible manner. to 2020, I invite every resi- The exact amount will proba- We will continue to fight for tax dent to get involved with our bly appear on the front page of relief for you at every level. We community and participate in this issue of the newsletter. will continue to hold develop- the many programs and ac- Their deadline is earlier than ers accountable and work to- tivities Monroe Township has mine! ward our goal of preserving to offer. 50% of the Township as open It is my pleasure to serve space. And public safety will you as mayor. I look forward remain a paramount priority. to a wonderful year of health This truly is a team effort and happiness for us all.

Construction begins for new District #3 Firehouse

By Fire Commissioner Joe Haff having to raise taxes for Mon- The groundbreaking cere- roe homeowners, an admira- mony for the new District #3 ble accomplishment, accord- firehouse on Schoolhouse ing to the Mayor. Road was held on Tuesday, Monroe religious leaders, Nov. 12. Chief Peter Rabbi Spritzer and Father Gasiorowski officiated, calling McGrath blessed the en- the attendees to order and deavor as the Township offi- introducing various speakers cials, Commissioners, con- who recounted the history of struction team and visitors our Fire Department and its took up shovels to open the current state of affairs. ground for construction to be- Mayor Gerald Tamburro gin. praised the fiscal responsibility If the weather permits, con- of the planners for this project: struction might be possible They managed to purchase a over the winter. In any event, much-needed new fire truck Fire District #3 should have its and also financed construction new firehouse by spring or of this new firehouse without early summer next year.

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An interview with S. Claus

By Bob Huber delivers millions of packages helps people stay in touch, I recently asked a young every day. I do essentially but I do wish people would friend of mine if he was the same thing with a sleigh spend more time talking to ready for Santa Claus. He and eight reindeer one night each other. replied, “I don’t know about a year. You must talk to a lot of Santa Claus but I’m sure The owner of Amazon people, particularly chil- banking on Amazon.” has raked in a personal dren, this time of the year. His answer bothered me. I fortune of over $1 billion. I see fewer and fewer chil- have nothing against Ama- You haven’t made a dime. dren in my department store zon, but where was the boy’s True, but I get lots of milk visits. All but the very young Christmas spirit? and cookies, and I have the are following the path of your Evidently, he had no expo- satisfaction of a job well young friend: Santa Claus is sure to the stimuli we en- done. unpredictable, but online joyed in our youth: the Granted, but that doesn’t shopping is for real. brightly decorated depart- put dinner on the table. Do you think you’ll be- ment stores lit up like Christ- I have no use for money. I come obsolete? mas trees with their faint have other resources. It’s Possibly, but I’ll never be- scent of perfume and pine, or just that everything has become extinct. I’m pretty dura- shop windows featuring holi- come so impersonal. It ble. After all, I can trace my day motifs, and the faint seems like no one talks face- ancestry back to a fourth sound of traditional Christ- to-face anymore. We can century Greek Bishop named mas music wafting in from punch a few buttons and send St. Nicholas. It wasn’t until somewhere. At the tender gifts to people we never even 1823 when a poet and a po- age of five he was already see. Some of these gigantic litical cartoonist transformed becoming accustomed to the distribution companies are me into the character I am punch button world: text to even experimenting with deliv- today. get what you want, and you ering gifts by drone. How im- Santa Claus! can have it in 48 hours or personal can you get? Right! I’ve always liked this less. It’s a sign of the times. persona, and I’ll do every- I really needed to consult Families are so spread out thing I can to preserve it. with the jolly old elf, the ulti- these days. Speaking for the older mate authority on the Christ- That’s true. The old family generation here in Ross- mas spirit. In the past, I had unit doesn’t exist anymore. moor, we’ll be plugging for interviewed his wife, his I’ll grant that the digital age you. elves, and even his reindeer, but Santa Claus himself had always been elusive. Imag- Nutrition Update ine my surprise and delight when my request for an inter- By John Pillepich, Ph.D. reduced risk of developing view was quickly granted. Lutein is not just for the breast, esophageal, and Thank you for talking to eyes. colon cancers. me, Santa. You’ve turned Yes, lutein, and its relative,  Skin: Lutein may protect me down so many times in zeaxanthin, have plenty of the skin from sun damage. the past. research supporting their A diet high in lutein Nothing personal. It’s just benefits for vision. They may appears to reduce UV- that we get so busy this time be helpful in preventing and/ radiation induced tissue of the year. or treating cataracts, macular swelling in animal models. I understand, but what’s degeneration, and retinopa- So, what Is Lutein? so different about now? thy. Lutein and zeaxanthin are It’s just that the world is But wait, there’s more... members of the carotenoid running at such a fast pace.  Brain effects: Lutein and family, a large group of natu- I’m afraid we’re leaving zeaxanthin are also found ral plant pigments (about things behind that we should in small amounts in the 600) that also includes beta- cherish. I thought it was a brain, and preliminary carotene and lycopene. They good time to have a chat. evidence suggests they are the only carotenoids Ah, the Christmas spirit! may have a positive effect found in high concentration That, certainly, but also on brain functioning. in the macula of the eye and many other things. surrounding retinal tissue, It appears that a young  Visual Processing: In one where they may protect the friend of mine has replaced study, lutein eye from damaging light. As you with Amazon as his supplementation mentioned above, this di- primary source of Christ- increased the speed of verse group of compounds mas goodies. visual processing required benefits more than just the Yes. That’s happening all to discriminate a light eyes, having antioxidant and over the world. source as flickering versus anticancer properties, too. Don’t you find that unset- steady. This type of visual Where to get Lutein tling? processing often slows Lutein and zeaxanthin are Not particularly. Amazon with aging, and faster found in a wide variety of has a huge organization that processing is correlated foods. Best sources of lutein with improved sports are green leafy vegetables performance and driver (for example, kale and spin- safety, reading speed, and ach) and other green and cognitive function. Other yellow vegetables. research showed Although dark green leafy reductions in eye strain vegetables are high in lutein, and eye fatigue. they have very low zeaxan-  Memory: Another study thin content. Corn is richest showed that lutein in lutein, and orange pepper supplementation led to is richest in zeaxanthin. Sub- improvements in episodic stantial amounts of lutein and memory. For example, it zeaxanthin are also present could help you remember in kiwi fruit, grapes, orange where you left your car juice, and different kinds of keys. squash. And to get the most  Stress: A study among a from these carotenoid small group of healthy sources, cook them and con- college students sume with at least some fat suggested that lutein and or oil (they’re fat soluble). zeaxanthin For non-vegetarians, egg supplementation may yolks are an excellent source reduce psychological of both lutein and zeaxan- stress. thin, and are also more  Cancer: Research shows bioavailable than vegetable that a higher intake of sources. By the way, yolks lutein is associated with a with an orange-yellow color (Continued on page 5)

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their first powered flight of an nice if teenagers would text a airplane. On that historic day note of appreciation to Bell Bob’s Almanac at Kitty Hawk, their experi- Laboratories. By Bob Huber mental flights were only a December 30, 1803: The matter of feet in length, but United States took possession of the Louisiana Terri- With everyone preoccu- The successful experiment which will live in infamy.” we doubt that even those pied with preparations for the proved that atomic fission Japanese air and naval gifted inventors could envi- tory, which it purchased from France for $15 million. It was holidays, nothing really out- was no longer a theory, but a forces attacked the United sion what their creation certainly one of our country’s standing happens in Decem- reality. It’s probably just as States naval base at Pearl would evolve into over the ber, right? well that people attending Harbor, Hawaii, signaling our ensuing 109 years. best investments. The trans- action nearly doubled the We beg to differ. There events at the Stadium didn’t entrance into World War II. December 23, 1947: The size of the U.S. What a won- have been many events dur- realize what they were sitting December 11, 1901: Gug- transistor was invented, derful holiday present to the ing the final month of the on. lielmo Marconi transmitted sparking a worldwide revolu- American people! year that have unalterably On that same date in 1982, the first trans-Atlantic radio tion in electronics which con- To all our faithful readers: shaped our lives and our fu- the first permanent artificial signal, eventually leading to tinues to this day. Before our very best wishes for a ture. Here are just a few: heart was implanted in 61- our ability to laugh at Bob becoming embroiled in holi- happy holiday season. December 1, 1955: An year-old Barney Clark. Hope’s jokes in Hollywood day festivities, it might be African-American woman by December 5, 1933: Con- and marvel at the wonder of the name of Rosa Parks was gress adopted the 18th hearing Neil Armstrong’s arrested in Montgomery, amendment to the Constitu- voice from the moon, all from Ala., because she wouldn’t tion, which repealed Prohibi- the comfort of our own living give up her seat on the bus tion, just in time to celebrate rooms. to a white passenger. The the holidays. December 14, 1962: And event triggered the birth of December 6, 1865: The speaking of messages from the modern American civil 13th amendment, which space, it was on this date rights movement. abolished slavery, was that the Mariner II Space December 2, 1942: Physi- added to the Constitution. Probe sent back its first cists, led by Enrico Fermi, Thomas Edison picked this message from the planet carried out the world’s first date in 1867 to demonstrate Venus, the first communica- nuclear chain reaction in a his new invention: the phono- tion ever received from an- reactor buried under the Uni- graph. And in 1886, the cele- other planet. versity of Chicago stadium. brated American poet Alfred December 17, 1903: The Joyce Kilmer, was born in men who started it all, Wilbur New Brunswick, N.J. and Orville Wright, launched Nutrition December 7, 1941: “A day (Continued from page 4) are higher in lutein than the yellow yolks. Unfortunately, most adults in the U.S. consume less lutein and zeaxanthin than may be needed to lower the risk of macular degeneration. Therefore, dietary supplements are often recom- mended to increase their levels. What else is good for the eyes? For preventing and/or treating cataracts, macular degeneration, and retinopa- thy, the number one supple- ment would be a good multivitamin. There are also supplements (AREDS and AREDS 2) that offer, besides lutein/zeaxanthin, additional amounts of ingredients that are known to support eye health (vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and copper). However, combining a multivitamin with an AREDS formula may supply too much zinc. Fortunately, there are nutritional formulas that have less zinc, but do con- tain lutein and other vision supporting ingredients. There are also many supplements available that combine the AREDS 2 formula with other ingredients that may support healthy eyes. One of those ingredients is the European bilberry, which supports the eyes in a several areas. Blueberries are its American cousin. In summary, many vision problems may be prevented by having a balanced diet that contains plenty of cooked green and yellow veggies. One of the healthi- est ways of eating is following the Mediterranean Diet: (1) eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, breads, herbs, spices, fish, seafood, and extra virgin olive oil; (2) eat in modera- tion poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt; (3) eat red meat rarely. And take a quality multivitamin to help to fill in any nutrient gaps.

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Forever friends to me whenever I sneezed, so I decided the cats could in heaven, and they were beau, Reggie, had come to and she often told people stay. blessed as well. be blessed, but was embar- that I was a blessing in her Just when I thought I had After all the animals were rassed when Mom told folks (Continued from page 1) life, but for some reason, I everything under control, all blessed, we all walked that he sends me Valentines, growling or baring of teeth. felt this was going to be dif- heads turned to a big, black around making new friends and I send him St. Patrick’s The dogs also behaved quite ferent. creature almost as big as a and greeting old ones. I was Day cards. well. When we arrived at the horse. It was Sam, a beauti- so excited that my favorite (Continued on page 7) Let’s hope we do this Village Green, no one else ful Great Dane. I could walk again next year. was there except Sabrina right under his tummy. I It was fun. who had put out bowls of could tell he liked me so I

water and lots of dog bis- didn’t even bother to inspect And, from the doggie’s point cuits. Finally, some other him (I couldn’t reach it any- of view: dogs and their parents way). The day just kept get- started to arrive. Since I was ting better. Oh, what a the first one there, I ap- Soon it was time for the pointed myself chief greeter blessing. Pastor Robin stood blessing! and decided to inspect each in front of us all and read By Honey Owens dog in all the appropriate something real nice from a It seemed like any other places to help them feel at big black book about God Saturday morning but Mom home. Everyone was so and all the many wonderful said this day was special, friendly and excited. Pets of creatures He had created. because today I was going to every shape and size came Then all the people folded be blessed! I didn’t really and I couldn’t keep up, so their hands and looked at the know what that meant. Mom some doggies might have ground. I realized she was always said “God bless you” slipped through without being praying, the way my Mom properly in- does when I’m sick and have spected. to go to the doctor. Pastor Some humans Robin said we should give Pastor Robin blessing Honey with Alyce Owens even brought thanks and love all God’s those dreadful creatures, and she asked a things called blessing on all of us, even “cats,” and those who have gone to dog- they expected gie heaven. I’ve always loved to be blessed the bunnies, squirrels, and as well. Hey birdies, but I’m afraid of the — it might foxes and coyotes. But if have been they’re God’s children too, nice if I’d been maybe I’ll have to try harder consulted on to love them. that decision Then Pastor Robin and beforehand! Rev. Barbara walked around But Mom re- and talked to each of us indi- minded me vidually, saying our names, God made all petting our heads and asking the animals, God to bless each one. No and that Jesus one squirmed or got mad. “Cookie” with her people, Anne Marie Mar- loves them as Some people even brought One year old “Sam” a Great Dane lives with his favorite tucci and Camille Stahl much as me, pictures of pets that are now person, Pat Osborne

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Sibley’s, National Geo- gas-filled (nitrogen) to pre- graphic’s, Kaufman’s, vent condensation and (3) BirdwatchingBirdwatching inin RossmoorRossmoor Audubon’s and Peterson’s. short-distance focus to Thumb through several be- about six feet. Secretive fore buying. The main deci- birds like wrens and cat- legs and feet passes next By Anne Maczulak ground rather than flying up sion is between photo- birds hide in bushes where to warm blood feeding the In winter, few things are like finches. graphs or artwork. Photo- your eyes can’t follow them extremities. This allows more uplifting than watching Throughout Central Jer- graphs show the bird real- but binoculars with a short heat transfer between the backyard birds. And with sey, listen for the loud istically but usually miss all focus range help im- vessels to help regulate fewer birds around, you can cackling-chuckling call of a the field marks. Artwork mensely. body temperature. And like sharpen your birding skills on Red-bellied Woodpecker. shows each field mark. The How much do good bin- almost every animal except the ones that stay in New Whether this bird is flying – best artists, like David oculars cost? One or two humans, birds build shel- Jersey year-round. fast like all woodpeckers – Sibley, draw birds so life- good models sell for $250- ters of the smallest size to or on a tree trunk, look for like you’ll think it’s a photo. $350. But optics are like fulfill their needs. This con- red on the head extending If you prefer, phone app tires for your car; pinching serves body heat needed down the nape of its neck. field guides are handier pennies rarely pays off. I to keep the shelter warm The “red belly” is a poorly than books and they have once spent my entire pay- through a long winter night. named field mark, almost the advantage of playing check on new binoculars. By conserving just enough impossible to see. It flies in each bird’s song. And, I never regretted it. energy this way, the bird a typical woodpecker undu- For binoculars, never buy The top ones by Leica and has enough left to fly to the lating pattern like skimming a pair until you have han- Swarovski cost just under nearest welcoming feeder over waves because they dled them and practiced $3,000. You can find excel- at sunrise. Finally, both flap-soar-flap-soar instead with them. Optics dealers lent models for much less. of flapping continually. chickadees and titmice Black-capped Chickadee will let you try several pairs Look for Celestron, Kowa, hoard seeds in winter as The chickadee demon- and offer tips on how to Nikon, Opticron, Vortex, or an emergency stash. The Black-capped Chicka- strates how birds survive use binoculars properly. Zeiss. The folks at NJ Winter is a good time to dee and the Tufted Titmouse the cold. On a winter morn- Binoculars must fit the per- Audubon at Plainsboro study field guides and go are related and often seen ing, note how “fat” it looks. son using them. Your pair Preserve can tell you more binocular shopping. I’ve together. The chickadee is a It’s because birds puff their must be comfortable for about the best binoculars recognized birds I’ve never familiar energetic small bird feathers to create an insu- your eyes and hands and for birding. Take all winter seen in my life because I with gray back, white chest, lating air layer. Also, like its weight must also suit to practice with your new studied their field marks and black throat and cap, many birds, a chickadee’s you. Additional features pair so come spring you’re ahead of time. A good field and it sings “Chick-a-dee- blood vessels are arranged important in good binocu- ready to scrutinize that guide will serve you well dee-dee.” The titmouse sings so cool blood leaving the lars are: (1) waterproof, (2) woodpecker’s “red belly.” “peter-peter-peter.” It’s for years. Favorites are brownish gray and distin- guished by a crest of feathers and large dark eyes. The eye looks large because of a surrounding black ring of skin called an eye ring. All the distinctive colors, patterns and things like crests are a bird’s “field marks.”

House Finch

Two brown, streaked birds with understated field marks are the House Finch and the White-throated Sparrow. They may look alike at first, but study them with binoculars for subtle differences. The finch has a reddish to salmon to yellow tinge (depends on diet) on head, neck and chest. When startled, it flies up onto the roof or to a tree. The sparrow is also brown- streaked. Rather than color, it has a white patch at its throat. The sparrow almost always stays close to the

Blessing

(Continued from page 6) Before we went home, I played with some other friends — Brooklyn, Cookie, Ava, and Mila, who wore her crocheted dress and cordu- roy hat. I tried talking to little Sweet Pea but she mostly hid in her stroller. It had been a wonderful happy morning and I was impressed with how good all of us had been. One of the neighbors even said that the people made more noise than the dogs. That’s because we all felt blessed.

Reprinted from the Com- munity Church Newsletter, Nov. 2019

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My journey to a cochlear implant

By Betty Anne Clayton, Ed. D. playing doubles tennis in with a linking application, When my audiologist told the Northwest Ladies Ten- my recently acquired I- me that I qualified for a co- nis League in the evenings phone could be paired with chlear implant (CI), I began under the lights. When my new high-tech hearing aids. a journey into a whole new B-level team got really That was fabulous news world of which I had limited lucky and won the season, because talking on the knowledge. On my way we moved up to become A- phone had become difficult. home from that eventful level players. As long as I remembered to audiological testing, I Now we were playing with keep my I-phone with me, I stopped by our health cen- the big girls for whom ten- never missed calls. The ter to ask our wonderful nis is life. They had very calls came directly to my nurse, Karen Rispoli, if she little patience with their op- hearing aids. What a god- knew of anyone in Ross- ponents who asked them to send this has been for me moor who had received a repeat their calls on the for the past three years. cochlear implant. She told court. So, when I had trou- Because I am an avid me that many residents had ble hearing the calls from gardener and active mem- serious hearing issues but across the court, I decided ber of the Rossmoor Cro- she did not know of anyone to have my hearing quet Club, I also have to with a cochlear implant. checked. The test showed deal with ear infections due That is when I decided to that my hearing was begin- to perspiration in the ear write this article hoping that ning to decline. canal during the hot it would be helpful to others Because of my active life, weather. In late August, I in my community who might the audiologist suggested made an appointment with also be severely hearing “in the canal” hearing aids. an ENT doctor who opened IMPORTANT NOTICE impaired. That delighted me as I was a new office on Applegarth It was 1994, when I was Motorists must obey the rules of the road while driving within the not yet ready to admit that I Road. He took care of the in my mid-fifties and living community including, but not limited to, observing the posted speed was hearing impaired. infection and his audiologist in Northwest Houston, that I limits, No U-Turn, Yield, and One Way signs; Those aids worked just fine gave me a hearing test. first noticed my hearing stopping for pedestrians; making a full stop at until my fluffy white Bijon, She said that I would be a all stop signs; and exercising extreme caution loss. At that time, I was a named Sweetums, decided good candidate for a co- when entering RCAI streets social gerontologist direct- to jump up on my dressing chlear implant and her sub- from lanes or other areas ing a city-wide grant titled table and abscond with one sequent testing supported without stop signs. “Aging Texas Well” and of my aids. I found the parts that idea. strewn across the living I was overjoyed at the room floor and have since possibility of having my learned that this is a com- hearing restored. Within mon occurrence as dogs two weeks, I had an MRI, are very attracted to ear EKG, blood work, flu shot, wax. So, hearing aid wear- pneumonia shot update and ers with dogs, be warned. received medical clearance Fortunately, a fellow from my geriatrician, Dr. writer from the “Friday Af- Aijaz Hussain. I met with the ternoon Ladies Literary So- implant surgeon on Oct. 15 ciety,” of which I was a and received my implant on member at that time, was Nov.1. I now have a small an audiologist at Costco. hole in my head but that may She saved the day by fitting not be news to those who me with a relatively inex- know me. This day proce- pensive over-the-ear pair of dure went very well and can aids, since I had not yet be viewed on U-Tube. finished paying for the first In the meantime, the Co- very expensive pair. As chlear America representa- soon as finances permitted, tive connected me with a I was fitted with an incon- person called an implant spicuous in-the-canal pair encourager in Arlington, of aids and I was, once Tx., also a former profes- again, happy. They worked sor, who told me that hav- for several years until more ing a CI has been a miracle powerful aids were needed in his life. I am hoping for and I was fitted with half- that miracle. I also joined shell hearing aids. the online “Say What After moving to Ross- Club?” where folks with Cls moor, my husband Barry blog about their experi- found an advertisement for ences, Zounds hearing aids that I will start brain retraining could be recharged over- in December and still have night and the dispenser much to learn. I look for- was in Princeton. I was ward to reporting on the thrilled to have recharge- next part of the journey in able hearing aids. No more an upcoming issue. Stayed dealing with those pesky tuned for the still to be ex- small batteries. Yah! And perienced rest of the story. no more low battery annoy- ing messages in the middle of concerts. Sadly, the Princeton store closed within a year. Since the Zounds warranty required that the company replace the batteries, I now had to travel to Newtown, Pa. every six months. Over time, this became very in- Pet reminder convenient so I checked Residents have an obliga- around for hearing aid dis- tion to immediately clean up pensers closer to Ross- after their pets on all com- moor. mon elements. Waste should Hearing aid technology be removed/disposed by has greatly improved in the placing it in a sealed, nonab- 25 years since I first began sorbent, leak proof container. my hearing loss journey. Please do not dispose of pet When I first visited Ameri- waste in any catch basin, can Hearing on Centre detention basin, or other Drive, I discovered that, common element.

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The Fire Fighters’ Night Before Christmas A step back in time

Ladder 8 took the “are just way too small; By Steven Gray ing a Digital Equipment Corpo- ration PDP-8 which only roof; Engine 5 For a fellow as I, not slender I know most of us have seen the information on Channel 26 weighed about 250 pounds, grabbed the wa- at all.” about the Census Bureau but you would need separate ter. He looked at our crew, and walking through Rossmoor to wagons for the teletype input, So up to the roof said, with a smile; update their information. I be- tape drive, disk drive, and the crew raised “Well, well.” he mused, “It’s gan wondering (usually a dan- monitor as well as multiple their ladder, been quite a while:” gerous thing) what it would very long extension cords. And climbed to the “I remember you all, growing have looked like when Ross- If, however, the Census Bu- top to report on up brave and strong; moor was first built and the reau could only have sent out the matter. Fulfilling your calling, this Census Bureau walked one person he or she would Engine 5 took a is where you belong.” through with the computers of have been armed with the Oli- hydrant and stretched “No matter the city, whether ’Twas the night before the time. vetti Programma 101, which through the door; it be large or small; Christmas and all through The building of Rossmoor used magnetic strips on a They reported no heat, but The world says thank you, card. The operators had to do the station, began in 1965. At that time, in smoke down to the floor. for you answered our call.” their own programming. The overhead speaker ech- April, IBM announced the 360 Soon after my radio crackled And with a twitch of his nose Model 65. I will not go into all This machine was only a oed out the location: and hissed; he was back on his sleigh; the specifications of that model little larger than a full-size type- “Respond to the corner of “L-T, come on up here, you As he called to his reindeer; other than to state that it did writer and weighed about 78 Hancock and Polk, have got to see this.” “Away now, Away!” run a form of DOS and actu- pounds. It did not use a moni- Numerous calls on a house So I climbed to the chimney We backed into quarters, as ally could be ordered with a tor but did use a small printer. filled with smoke.” and what did I see; he flew out of sight; dual-processor for speed (of Oddly, it also did not have a Our Bravest came running But a fellow in red, stuck Saying “God Bless all our sorts). Depending on the con- CPU, using transistors, diodes, from far and from near, head-first past his knees. ‘BRAVEST’, and to them figuration, it weighed between capacitors, and resisters in- And raced to the rig, quickly A sleigh and some reindeer, a SAFE night!” about 4300 and 8800 pounds. stead. It was considered donning their gear. attempting to land… Now picture six poor guys cheap at the time – about And I in my bunkers, my coat “Fellas,” he said, “Could you from the Census Bureau drag- $3,200, and NASA even used and my boots, give me a hand…?” ging this behemoth behind them in the 1969 Apollo 11 Clicked onto the CAD to map moon landing. Well, we tugged, and we them in a wagon with a very out the route. long extension cord just to get The next time you look at pulled, and he finally The bay door rolled open, the job done. your laptop, tablet, or cell popped out; our chariot alight, Of course, IBM was not the phone you might want to think Then he winked with one Our siren’s loud warning only game in town at that time. about how far we have come eye, and said with a shout: piercing the night. Those six guys could have in a relatively short period of “These chimneys,” he said, Local homes were adorned been reduced to two guys us- time. with a holiday hue; But no time to appreciate; our job we must do. We arrived on location to the reported address, And I did my 360 to size-up and assess. A two-story wood frame, resi- dential and neat, With its occupants huddled near the edge of the street. Smoke poured from the windows, from top floor on down, Yet up on the roof there was none to be found. I established command and gave out the orders, How do you spell… By Allan Kaufman

The eight-day Jewish festival of lights celebration com- memorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where, according to legend, Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Macca- bean Revolt. Led by the Jewish priest Mattathias and his five sons, a large-scale rebellion broke out against Antiochus and the Se- leucid monarchy in Syria. When Mattathias died in 166 B.C., his son Judah, known as Judah Maccabee (“The Ham- mer”), took the helm; within two years, the Jews had successfully driven the Syrians out of Jerusalem. Judah called on his followers to cleanse the Second Temple, rebuild its altar and light its menorah—- (Continued on page 10)

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Spell A simple act of defiance (Continued from page 9) the gold candelabrum whose By Allan Kaufman seven branches represented It was on Dec. 1, 1955, knowledge and creation and when a simple act of defi- were meant to be kept burning ance elevated a seamstress every night. in Montgomery, Ala., into a The “Miracle” was that pivotal symbol in America’s Judah Maccabee and other civil rights movement. Tired Jews who took part in the and overworked, Rosa rededication of the Second Parks, who also worked for Temple witnessed what they the Montgomery Chapter of believed to be a miracle. the National Association for Even though there was only the Advancement of Col- enough untainted olive oil to ored People (NAACP), re- keep the menorah’s candles fused to give up her seat to burning for a single day, the a white passenger on a flames continued flickering public bus. for eight nights, leaving them The white section of the time to find a fresh supply. bus had filled, so the driver This wondrous event inspired asked Parks to give up her the Jewish sages to proclaim seat in the designated a yearly eight-day festival. “colored” section of the bus rights activist was the ideal The celebration revolves to accommodate a white candidate. around kindling of a nine- passenger. It was not un- A few days later, on the branched menorah. On each usual, in fact it was stan- morning of Dec. 5, a group of the holiday’s eight nights, dard practice, that when all of leaders from the African- another candle is added to the seats for “whites only” American community gath- the menorah after sundown; were filled, the signs sepa- ered at the Mt. Zion Church the ninth candle, called the rating the “whites only” sec- in Montgomery to discuss shamash (“helper”) is used to tion from the “colored” sec- strategies, and determined light the others. This year we tions were moved toward that their boycott effort re- light the first candle on Sun- the back of the bus, one quired a new organization day, Dec. 22. row at a time. All the seats and strong leadership. They By now all of you should in the “whites only” section formed the Montgomery know what holiday I’ve been of the bus were occupied Improvement Association writing about. What you or I that day so Parks was (MIA), electing Montgomery have little clue on is how you asked to move. newcomer, Dr. Martin Lu- spell it? As you can see, one She refused. Her refusal ther King as minister of the really can get confused by has become a defining mo- Dexter Avenue Baptist the various ways you can ment in the history for our Church. The MIA believed spell…well you get it. country. that Parks’ case provided Now, your next question is, The argument lasted sev- an excellent opportunity to “Why is Hanukah or Chanu- eral minutes until the bus kah or…celebrated on a dif- take further action to create driver called the police. real change. ferent day every year? One Parks was arrested for be- year it started on Christmas Soon after, E.D. Nixon, ing in violation of Chapter Eve, a few years ago, on the president of the local 6, Section 11, of the Mont- Thanksgiving.” Well, that’s a NAACP, called for all Afri- gomery City Code, a code story for another time. Happy can-American citizens to that upheld a policy of ra- Hanukkah. boycott the public bus sys- cial segregation on public tem to protest the segrega- buses. tion policy. Instead of Few knew that Parks was buses, African Americans not the first person to en- would take taxis driven by gage in this act of civil dis- black drivers, walk, cycle, obedience. Earlier that drive private cars, and even year, 15-year old Claudette ride mules to get around. Colvin refused to give up As African Americans made her seat on a Montgomery up a full three-quarters of bus. She was arrested but the regular bus riders, the the local civil rights leaders economic impact was going were concerned that she to be measurable. was too young and too poor When Parks arrived at to be a symbol for their the courthouse for her trial cause. Parks, a middle with her attorney, Fred class, well-respected, civil (Continued on page 11)

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Defiance constitutional. Rosa Louise Parks was A time for sharing – Let’s RISE to the occasion born on Feb. 4, 1913. Later (Continued from page 10) By Linda Bozowski tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. have families who are food- in life she said, “When I Gray, she was greeted by a Spring cleaning, fall clean- RISE actually has two lo- poor. So one agency may made that decision, I knew bustling crowd of around ing, right-sizing – call it what- cations in Hightstown. The emphasize collection of chil- that I had the strength of 500 local supporters, who ever you like. Many of us are clothing and housewares dren’s clothing, while food my ancestors with me. I rooted her on. Following a fortunate in that we have store is on Rodgers Avenue, donations may be a higher would like to be known as a 30-minute hearing, Parks more than we need. Multiple- just around the corner from priority at another. Food person who is concerned was found guilty of violating sized Pyrex casseroles, Main Street. The other store, products are also provided about freedom and equality a local ordinance and was three steam irons, four drills, which is being expanded to by governmental agencies as and justice and prosperity fined $10, as well as a $4 trousers, shoes and jackets. create a larger food pantry, is well as several grocery for all people.” court fee. Maybe someone else could on Broad Street. Both loca- chains. When she died in 2005, Inarguably the biggest use those items that are tak- tions have ample parking While anyone may pur- at her funeral, then-Senator event of the day, however, ing up space in our homes, and friendly staff. chase donated goods at the Barack Obama said, “The was what Parks’ trial had but there isn’t extra money in A social enterprise venture RISE stores, some services woman we honored today triggered. That day the that household to spend at (SEV), RISE is one of four offered at the food pantry are held no public office, she city’s buses were, by and Target in the clothing or such facilities in Mercer limited to persons or families wasn’t a wealthy woman, large, empty. Some people housewares department. County. These agencies rely who qualify according to the didn’t appear in the society carpooled and others rode Maybe if these items were on grant funding (federal, Federal Poverty Level guide- pages. And yet when the in African-American- available at a lower price, local, and corporate), resale lines. Food is available to history of this country is operated cabs, but most of someone who needs them of donated goods, and indi- registered clients on a limited written, it is this small, quiet the estimated 40,000 Afri- could afford to purchase vidual donations. Each of the basis, but others in need woman whose name will be can-American commuters them. agencies, which are similar may receive foods on differ- remembered long after living in the city at the time A store in Hightstown car- in concept, is attuned to the ent days on a more frequent names of senators and had opted to walk to work ries some of these items. community it services. Per- basis. Because RISE re- presidents have been for- that day - some as far as 20 Fashionable and practical haps a particular area has ceives a modest amount of gotten.” miles. The Montgomery Bus clothing in sizes for children many families with small chil- Federal funding and is a not- On the 100th anniversary Boycott was now off and to adults, nice shoes and dren, while another may (Continued on page 12) running. of her birth, some eight purses, small appliances and The City of Montgomery years after she died, the other housewares, lamps tried many tactics to sub- United States honored and other furnishings are vert the efforts of the boy- Parks with the release of a available for purchase at cotters. They all failed. With postage stamp commemo- very moderate prices. We’ll support of Dr. Martin Luther rating the courage and leg- talk about the special sales King, Jr., churches and citi- acy of the American civil and discounts in a few min- zens from around the coun- rights icon. utes. Helpful employed and try, the local black commu- Having been awarded the volunteer staff are available nity was determined to con- Presidential Medal of Free- to advise buyers with their tinue the boycott until their dom in 1996 and the Con- selections. Whether you visit demands for racially inte- gressional Gold Medal in the store to shop or to drop grated buses were met. The 1999, it would be appropri- off no-longer-needed items, boycott lasted over a full ate if the country added a the place to visit is one of the year. It ended on Dec. 20, National Holiday on Decem- RISE Greater Goods stores 1956 when Browder v. ber 1 to honor “The Mother in Hightstown. The stores are Gayle took effect, a federal of the Civil Rights Move- open on Mondays through ruling declaring segregated ment.” Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 seating on buses to be un- p.m. and on Sundays be-

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case connecting seven of A visit to the Titanic Museum them. It had many modern conveniences including four elevators, a swimming pool, a gym, a hair salon and a French Café complete with French chefs. It was believed to be unsinkable. First Class passengers got royal treatment. Second class and steerage passenger quarters were fairly elegant as well. Captain John Smith, also known as The Millionaire’s Captain, was in charge of the ship. He did not survive. The Titanic was launched The Titanic Museum in Belfast on May 31, 1911, when 100,000 people came to see the launch. Twenty-two tons of By Anne Rotholz street to the giant eight-story soap and tallow were used on In last month’s article I edifice that is the Titanic Mu- the slipway for 62-second wrote about the first two seum. The building is the launch. weeks of my Irish holiday. same height as the ship. Its The maiden voyage from The third week was set aside angular form recalls the shape Southampton to New York for something I had always of ships’ prows. Its façade is began on April 10, 2012. The wanted to do… pay a visit to formed of 3,000 individual ship stopped at Cherbourg to the Titanic Museum. sheets of anodized silver pick up passengers, then went On a beautiful sunny day my which gives it an “icy” look. No to Cobh, Ireland, to get others sister Mary and I got on a bus wonder the locals refer to it as before heading for New York. headed for Belfast. I had not the “Iceberg.” From overhead On board were 1317 passen- been to that city for several it looks like a star (to represent gers and 885 crew. Of the years and I was happily sur- White Star Line). passengers, 126 were chil- prised by what I found. The The building is a series of dren. There were 12 dogs. sun was shining on a city that interpretive galleries that ex- The ship was built to carry was full of life, with little evi- plore the various aspects of 3,574 passengers. dence of the era known as the the design and building of the Among the passengers “Troubles.” It appeared that ship as well as its sinking and were some of the world’s rich- the Good Friday Peace Agree- legacy. The top floor has a est and most famous people, ment has already come to frui- banquet hall that will accom- including multimillionaire John tion. modate 750 people. The mu- Jacob Astor, American busi- The Titanic Museum is lo- seum was completed in 2012 nessman Benjamin Guggen- cated at the entrance to the for the 100th anniversary of heim, and Isidore and Ida city, so we had no trouble find- the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Straus, co-owners of Macy’s, ing it. My nieces had made a The exhibit, better known as all of whom perished in the reservation for us at The Ti- “The Titanic Experience,” be- (Continued on page 13) tanic Hotel which is directly gins on the first floor with a across the street from the mu- history of Belfast City and all seum. The hotel was so full of the things that made it such a Time for sharing artifacts from the Titanic and hub of industry and trade. It pictures of the ship that it was an ideal location for ship- (Continued from page 11) seemed as if we were already yards. Each floor in turn takes for-profit entity, it must be in the museum. one on an interactive journey compliant with Federal regu- Email your news to: After a good night’s rest and from the plans to build the Ti- lations in order to deliver cer- a delicious Irish break- tanic to its last doomed mo- tain benefits to its clients. [email protected] fast, we walked across the ments in the North Atlantic off For shoppers looking for the coast of Newfoundland. bargains, certain days are dis- One hears the sounds of the count days or “name your building of the ship…the ham- price” days. Items may be mering in of rivets, etc. (After I marked down to reduced came home, I was in a local prices to encourage their pur- supermarket where someone chase and to make room for was hammering. For a mo- “new” used merchandise. Sen- ment I was back in the mu- ior days are part of the sched- seum!) There were happy ule. sounds, the excitement of the Besides the stores, RISE launch and the happy noise at offers summer educational the various embarkment and recreational programs for points. There were other children, sponsors the Better sounds that hit a sad note, the Beginnings day care program sound of the final messages for 99 children, and offers free coming in Morse Code and the breakfasts and lunches to par- cries from the sinking ship. It ticipants. Social assistance seemed so final! Also, there services are offered as well, was a chance to experience including health information, what it was like to be underwa- immigration information, legal ter. That was frightening. advice, and housing assis- History of the Titanic tance. Information about other Titanic was built on Queen’s federal, state and local ser- Island, a section of land re- vices that are available to claimed from the sea in the those in need, including SNAP mid-19th century and pur- food benefits and Medicaid chased by shipbuilders eligibility, is also provided. Harland and Wolf, who turned Much more information it into a ship-building yard. The can be reviewed on the RISE Titanic was built there for the website, njrise.org, or by vis- White Star Line. In recent iting either of the stores. In years the area was re-named the meantime, think about The Titanic Quarter. the unused items taking up The ship was owned by J.P. space in your home and Morgan, who was supposed to about how those items may go on the ship for its maiden be used by someone else, or voyage, but cancelled the day consider making a donation: before it left. an item of clothing, a child’s The Titanic, which took toy or book, some shelf- three years to build, was the stable foods. Think about largest and most luxurious volunteering some time to liner ever built. It had nine this program. It’s time to be decks with an oak-lined stair- grateful for what we have and to share with others.

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Titanic Museum vors and took them to New giant tides. The moon was at York. All were taken from the its closest point to earth since (Continued from page 12) lifeboats except one man who A.D.793. (This will not happen sinking. American business- was taken directly out of the again until A.D.2257.) It is be- man Alfred Vanderbilt can- 32-degree water. Only 340 lieved that the giant tides up- celled his trip but died three bodies were recovered. set the icebergs, causing them years later in the sinking of the There is an interesting ob- to break away and travel into Lusitania. servation about the role the the shipping lanes off New- Little wonder that the voy- moon may have played in the foundland. age was known as The Million- disaster. On Jan. 4,1912, there The wreck of The Titanic aire’s Special. was a full moon that caused was not found until 1985. The story of the sinking is very familiar. On the night of April14, while the ship was off the coast of Newfoundland, Wright Brothers Day there were reports of five large By Jean Houvener the family together and car- icebergs in the area. Wireless On Dec. 17, 1903, Orville ing for the daily needs of operators on a nearby ship, and Wilbur Wright flew the them all, their mother Susan the Californian, tried to warn first successful heavier-than- having died in 1889. Orville the Titanic operators about the air machine in a series of and Wilbur would debate icebergs, but they got little re- flights at Kitty Hawk, N.C. theories of mechanics and sponse or cooperation from This was the brothers’ fourth devise experiments to test them. visit to Kitty Hawk from Day- their theories, largely self- Around the same time the ton, Ohio. The entire summer educating themselves by The Rossmoor two lookouts on Titanic’s had been spent working hard extensive reading. Their two crow’s nest could not find the in their bicycle shop building older brothers, Reuchlin and News Deadline key to unlock the cabinet the machine they hoped Lorin, were married with where the binoculars were would be propelled by a families of their own. Their is the 7th of every month. kept. This hindered them from combustion engine. In 1959, father Bishop Milton Wright spotting the icebergs. Also, the Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower was a minister in the United ocean was very calm so the declared Dec. 17 to be Brethren Church, whose du- Icebergs were making no Wright Brothers Day in their ties entailed extensive travel- waves, which made them honor. ling around the Midwest. harder to see. The two brothers lived in Always enterprising, in The iceberg was very close their father’s house along 1889 Orville, still in high to the ship when the first offi- with their sister Katharine. school, began his own print cer spotted it and decided to She was the only sibling in shop, and with the help of his turn. It hit the ship on the side the family to have graduated older brother, Wilbur, began making several small gashes, from college, Oberlin, return- publishing a paper, West allowing the water to come in. ing to Dayton to teach Latin. Side News. One of Orville’s Three million rivets were no She was crucial to holding (Continued on page 14) match for an iceberg! Many experts say that a head-on collision would have caused less damage. The lifeboats could hold only a little more than half the passengers but that was more than required by law. The band which played only in first class dining room was ordered by the captain to play as the ship sank. Passengers climbed or were helped into lifeboats. One major problem was that many of the lifeboats were not filled to capacity. American socialite, Molly Brown wanted her lifeboat to return to pick up more passengers from the water. That did not happen but it later earned her fame as “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.” More than 1500 died in the disaster, including 69 children. About 800 were crew. Three dogs survived because their owners would not leave them behind. The youngest survivor, two-month old Millvina Dean, died in 2009 at age 97. A nearby ship, the Car- patha, picked up the 705 survi-

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Wright Brothers college to redo everything. While recovering from ty- phoid fever, which almost (Continued from page 13) killed him, Orville became friends, Paul Laurence Dun- inspired by reading about bar, published some of his Otto Lilienthal and his glider early poems in the paper. experiments in which he Later, in 1893, as bicycles had recently been killed. came into vogue, the broth- Orville also read technical ers decided to move into the articles about the nature of bicycle business, making the locomotion and aeronautics bicycles themselves. They among animals, particularly also busied themselves with by J. Bell Pettigrew. As a complete remodeling of both brothers became in- their house, taking advan- creasingly interested in tage of Katharine’s being at aviation, in 1899 Wilbur

Wright Brothers 1903 Airplane (“Kitty Hawk”) in first flight December 17 1903 at Kitty Hawk, N.C. Orville Wright at controls. Wilbur Wright standing at Right. National Archive #17338963/533461 own flying machine sup- wrote a letter to the Smith- but in the end decided they ported by the Smithsonian sonian Institution describing had to work out their own and other donors. On Dec. 8 their interest in and wish to measurements. his test began with a catapult receive papers related to They returned to Dayton to launch straight up 60 feet, the subject in the Smith- devise and test various sur- followed by a stall and whir- sonian’s possession. Rich- faces and curvatures, creat- ring sound, subsequently ard Rathbun sent many pa- ing their own wind tunnel - a crashing into the Potomac. pers to them, which they stud- six-foot box, open at one end Fortunately, Charles Manley ied carefully, especially those and with a fan at the other. at the controls managed to by Octave Chanute and Sam- Slowly and carefully they escape the wreckage and uel Pierpont Langley. worked out all the measure- emerged unharmed but al- They began working on a ments they needed. Then, as most frozen. Having had glider in the bicycle shop. economic necessity arose, their own failures, the broth- When asked, Chanute rec- they devoted time to creating ers were sympathetic to ommended Kitty Hawk to the the next line of bicycles for Langley’s efforts. brothers as a place with their shop. They were ready On Dec. 11, the Wright regular 15-mile-an-hour again for tests in Kitty Hawk brothers were set to test their winds, which they thought by the fall of 1902. Uniquely Flyer, but the wind was too would be necessary for their they developed their own light. On Dec. 14, they were glider. In September of 1900 way of warping the wings to all set to go, flipped a coin, they shipped the pieces of control the direction and alti- and Wilbur won the right to their glider to Kitty Hawk. tude of the glider. After vari- lie on the framework to con- Wilbur arrived first, staying ous adjustments to the trol the Flyer. Making a mis- with the family of William glider, the brothers were sat- take at the end of the track, Tate, with whom he had ear- isfied that they had resolved he pulled too hard on the lier corresponded about the most of the issues of control. rudder, making it first pull up weather, and set up camp The next step was to at- and then compensating to and prepared the glider. tach a motor to their ma- plunge down into the sand. They tested the glider, flying chine. Not finding what they Nevertheless, other than it like a kite and controlling it wanted from existing manu- that, the motor and the ma- from the ground. After a gust facturers, they turned to chine had performed as they of wind caught it before they Charlie Taylor, who was their had hoped. were ready, it crashed and mechanic in the bicycle shop After making necessary needed considerable repair. and ran the shop while they repairs, on Dec. 17, they When conditions seemed were in North Carolina. It were ready to go again. This right, Wilbur climbed aboard took them months to work time it was Orville’s turn to and flew, if briefly, in their out all the details of the mo- take the controls. Lying be- first manned flight. tor and the propellers. Once tween the propellers, next to The brothers were con- again they had to develop the engine, in the midst of stantly working, revising, ob- their own measurements to the truss wires, with the wind serving the birds, fishing to work out the design. Many at 20 to 27 miles an hour, he feed themselves. All were active discussions were re- started up the engine while impressed by the diligence quired to come up with the Wilbur waited beside the they exhibited in their work strategies to test their ideas. wing to balance the Flyer as ethic and their self- They also created their own it ran down the track. At the sufficiency. Based on their design for the propellers. In end of the track, John T. letters, Katharine concluded March they applied for pat- Daniels clicked the shutter they were both having a ents on their inventions. on Wilbur’s camera to cap- wonderful time. On Oct. 19, Granted in 1906, these pat- ture that first moment of flight after hauling the glider to Kill ents would form the basis of by a heavier-than-air ma- Devil Hills, they successfully subsequent lawsuits against chine, propelled by a motor. executed one successful airplane manufacturer Cur- The Flyer rose and dipped flight after another of up to tiss Company for patent in- repeatedly, but in the end 400 feet in length and 30 fringement. flew for 120 feet for a time of miles per hour. After that In the fall of 1903, they 12 seconds before landing they packed up to return to returned to Kitty Hawk. They safely. Additional runs by Dayton with plans to return put up a new building was in each brother that day ended the following year. a week for them to assemble with a fourth test during A second summer in Kitty their new Flyer. Early in the which Wilbur flew half a mile, Hawk with a slightly different process the motor had a fail- taking 50 seconds. Four glider developed over the ure and required repairs, as years of hard work had led to winter, with different curva- did the propellers, which this moment. tures to the wings based on were damaged by the motor The Wright brothers had measurements from Otto failure. Undaunted, the broth- proven that humans could Lilienthal’s work, began in ers sent for new parts and fly. No one knew better than July of 1901, just in time for continued to fix parts of the they how much remained to voracious mosquitoes. After Flyer. As the weather grew be done, but the era of avia- several attempts and various colder and snow fell, they tion had begun. adjustments to the revised continued to keep busy and Information for this article measurements, they felt to make repairs until the is from the excellent biogra- something was radically parts they needed arrived. phy by David McCullough, wrong. They revised the Meanwhile Samuel Lang- “The Wright Brothers.” wings and had better results, ley had been developing his

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This month in pictures Photos by Joe Conti and Walter Gryskiewicz

Jim Wilson as Bigfoot Linda Klink at the Players Halloween Party Players Carol Baldassari and Tom Smith as Bride of Frankenstein and Frankenstein

Pastor Robin praying the blessing of the animals

Son and daughter-in-law of Antonino and Francesca Furnari, who joined their parents at the dance. The Fur- Tony and Lorraine Giaguzzi at the naris were celebrating their 50th Sam Renda and his Dance Club anniversary. A handsome friendly face “Friend”

Above, our senior veterans Harold Gorman and Bernie Fox at the Veterans Brunch

On left, The MIA table at the Veterans Brunch

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The time of your life By Allan Kaufman all left behind. Some of my friends who We eventually learned to came to Key West to enjoy appreciate the comforts of life our oldest daughter’s destina- in Yonkers. My sister and I tion wedding in 2007 told us, attended local public schools. as they were getting ready to The high school was located head home, that they “had next to our apartment com- the time of their lives.” plex, literally a five-minute Whether or not they were just walk. I graduated from Roo- being kind or truthful, the sevelt High School, the home phrase became more mean- of the Indians, in June 1969. ingful after I actually had the So, on Oct. 19, 130 of my time of my life on Oct. 19, classmates and their guests attending the Roosevelt High gathered for our 50th high School reunion. school reunion where I truly I grew up in Yonkers, N.Y., had the time of my life. Grate- thought to be the “country” by fully, my wife’s cousin, Ellen many of us living in New York Stein Devine, took the lead City in the 1950s and 1960s. and with the reunion commit- From left are Ken Oliver, Linda Sobel Glastein, Stu Simon, Allan Kaufman, Harriet Klein When we moved to the sub- tee, planned and organized Litzky and Ed Engle. All lived in the same apartment complex on Sadore Lane in Yonkers. urbs in 1961, it seemed as if one hell of a party. we lived in another country. Over the years, I had main- unsure of my reception at girls or fraternity boys or jocks shook the nation. President The sounds of the city and tained contact with a few of meeting some of my class- or geeks. There were only Johnson backed out of the the relentless honking horns my classmates. I was also mates with whom I had lim- high school classmates. election, Richard Nixon won from buses and taxis were looking forward to seeing ited interactions during my My senior class consisted the presidency, and the Viet- suddenly gone. The large some of my former class- time at RHS. However, my of 625 students. Unfortu- nam War raged on creating movie theatres, particularly, mates who had been strang- concerns were il- founded. nately, 53 of our friends unrest and difficult times in the Loew’s Paradise, an ar- ers to me for the past 50 My class members attending passed away. Harriet Klein our country. Nonetheless, we chitectural masterpiece, and years. the reunion acted as though Litzky paid tribute to those 53 transitioned into our last se- the mom and pop stores dot- Since I was not the social we were the best of friends. classmates in an outstanding mester with the hope of a ting my neighborhood were butterfly in high school, I was There were no longer sorority video presentation. She better time for our nation and stated, “It was cathartic at an opportunity to make a dif- first, but as I continued to put ference. Now, as I observed the video together, it became my classmates across the more of a tribute. Especially, ballroom, it was evident that when my best friend was part we persevered and suc- of the video.” ceeded. Although I attended the Before the party ended, I 20th RHS reunion, I did not asked some of my friends to have any lasting memories of send me their thoughts about that event. This time I was the reunion. Trying to sum up looking forward to renewing that night is challenging, but friendships. At the same time, one of my classmates said it I was feeling remorseful that I best: “Needless to say, the had not kept in touch with opportunity to travel ‘back in friends who lived nearby. My mind’ to recapture our youth only excuse was that life can with those who shared these be busy and complicated. moments was so special as, After high school gradua- for ‘One Brief Shining Mo- tion, many, if not most of us, ment,’ we were young again. went to college and then be- If I could transport myself gan careers and started fami- back to my Roosevelt years, I lies, and yes, some main- would make it a point to tained friendships and kept in spend more time with each of touch; they had formed com- you, because you are all so mon bonds while in high very special.” school. But, as for me, I felt Saying goodbye was quite sorrowful that it took me 50 sad, realizing that it would years to once again say hello most likely be the last time I to those friends, especially would see so many of my Rafi Freeman, who traveled classmates. At breakfast the from Israel, and many more next morning, we discussed old friends. There was so trying to stay in touch, since much to catch up on, but not many of our classmates live nearly enough time. in the New York City area or Reflecting on our high in Florida. While a full-blown school days, it was difficult to reunion may not be possible, forget that our junior year, I think, going forward, we can 1968, was probably the most discuss just meeting for din- challenging year for our coun- ner in the spring, at the earli- try since the end of the Sec- est, as we all want to remem- ond World War. It was a time ber the moment, the moment of change. The assassina- when I hope all of my class- tions of Martin Luther King, mates had the time of their Jr., and Robert Kennedy lives.

New York, N.Y. Terry Kaiser, 69C Gloucester Way, formerly of By Christina Smith, Resident Neptune, N.J. Services Manager Jannette Rogers, 88A Old Manuel and Ana Soto, Nassau Road, formerly of 306C Sturbridge Lane, for- Lusby, Md. merly of Perth Amboy, N.J. Graciano Arce, 253A Mys- Pearl Baldanzi, 17E Old tic Lane, formerly of Fords, Nassau Road, formerly of N.J. Milltown, N.J. Lisa Thorne and Jose Leonor Gonzalez and Vic- Class, 637-O Yale Way, for- tor Sevilla, 77A Rossmoor merly of Manalapan, N.J. Drive, formerly of Monroe Lorraine and Richard Pur- Twp., N.J. cell, 490A Old Nassau Road, Robert and Marjorie Pup- formerly of Jamesburg, N.J. kin, 607C Winchester Lane, Lois Hurley, 699A Yardley formerly of Staten Island, Way, formerly of Edison, N.J. N.Y. Roque Lajara and Milagros Lazelle Williams, 391A Brito, 79N Old Nassau Road, Orrington Lane, formerly of formerly of Elizabeth, N.J.

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I can’t live without you By Youngae Lee since hurricane Sandy, when parents and we recalled their I heard a pastor’s sermon I was without power for a memory, appreciating them about happiness. According week, I have had nightmares for everything they had done to him, there are two kinds of of this situation happening for us. people: ones who can only again. Fortunately, the power was see the bad things even We refer to electricity as restored before day’s end. when something good is “power” because it is so pow- We hopped right back into happening, and one who can erful and holds much control our normal routine as if noth- see the great things despite over our day-to-day lives. No ing had happened just a few the sad things that have hap- electricity means no light, hours prior. pened. food for some, heat, or water Without power, there are Happiness can be found in in certain areas. tons of things we can enjoy your way of thinking, not nec- Luckily, we at least had a and do with our time if we essarily created by an actual portable burner to boil some take the time. Today’s tech- situation. It’s how you see water so we could have nology and devices have things that can make you some coffee for breakfast made us dependent on them happy or miserable. In this and rice for lunch. Unfortu- for everything. I still remem- world, nothing is 100% good nately, these days, there isn’t ber vividly the time when hur- or 100% bad. A coin has two much we can do without ricane Sandy hit New Jersey: faces, but still holds the power. So, in the meantime, heavy rain and strong winds same value, whether it is we cleaned the house, rear- pouring over our homes. For heads or tails. ranged some furniture, and those seven days without One such event happened reorganized the drawers. We power, surprisingly, my head recently to make me con- took the time to look at some was clear and free of any sider this two-sided coin. On old photos we had put away worries and concerns. The the early morning of Oct. 5, I and forgotten about, along only concern I held onto woke up to no electricity in with some keepsakes we was wondering when the our home, and later realized had saved as well. We power would be returned, it affected our entire looked at these old photos talking about what we could neighborhood as well. Ever and items, old pictures of our and would do once power was restored. The neighbors and I found a singular common goal, and (s)milestones that was to make it through for when the power would come back, and to long for it in the meantime. It was so easy to jump back to the usual rhythm, forgetting how, just moments ago, we longed for this miss- ing power, not remembering how precious that power and time were to us. Keeping that in mind, we should always maintain good relationships, be mindful of our bodies, and also of our minds. Without electricity we cannot survive, but without love we cannot live. If you had to choose one or the other, Betty Anne Clayton as Glinda from The Wizard of Oz, sur- which would you pick? rounded by her six grandchildren at her 80th birthday party. From left are Andy Macalaster, Austin, Texas; Julia Leisman, Brooklyn, NY; Emmy Sullivan, Monroe Twp.; Kai Lockton, San Mateo Ca.; Brent Sullivan, East Wind- sor, NJ; and Sophie Lockton, San Mateo, Ca.

Musings and Memories By Betty Emmons

By Betty Emmons just muddle through. Nuggets of Gold For in every written word I’m looking at a lovely old from heart or mind mahogany bookcase A nugget of gold I’m sure to Filled with books, some find. never read, oh what a waste. I’ll also share with anyone Where did they all come who is interested in from? I do not know. O. Henry, Voltaire, and even My guess they were gifts and Huck Finn, purchases of long ago. Treasures all, each of a different kind, A wealth of knowledge be- Like little snippets of vintage tween the pages, wine. Be it fact or fiction from other ages. Yes, reading is to be savored But if not read, the words are as a lovely treasure, all for naught, Be it mystery, a love story, all And we’ll never learn the bring pleasure. things we ought. So when you look back as you grow old So I’ll start today, that’s what You’ll have a wealth of I’ll do, knowledge I call Nuggets I’ll pick a book to enjoy or of Gold.

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CULINARY CORNER Clubs and Organizations By Sidna Mitchell

Try a different pie ered making a cranberry rel- ish but couldn’t find the rec- for the holidays ipe you swore you saved. By Sidna B. Mitchell As New Yorkers would Now that Thanksgiving is say, “Forget about it!” (Sorry, past, the leftovers are eaten as an old Southerner, I can’t or given away, and broth has get that Yankee dialect.) Try been made from the turkey doing something different — carcass, what do you do with make a cranberry surprise all those fresh cranberries pie. The pie is simple to you bought? You might have make but might be too tart thought about making your for some taste so only add own fresh cranberry sauce about a half-teaspoon of or- but that seemed like too ange rind or zest. much trouble when you could Anyway, this will be a spe- simply open a can. cial treat instead of the usual Perhaps you remembered pumpkin, pecan, or lemon the jellied cranberry salad meringue pie for your holiday ring a relative created years celebrations with friends or ago but quickly dismissed family. that idea. Maybe you consid-

Cranberry Surprise Pie Culinary corner 1 heaping cup fresh 1 egg Members of the Emerald Society disembarking from their boat trip. cranberries ½ cup sugar 1 ⁄3 cup sugar ¼ cup flour ¼ cup chopped nuts Pinch of salt Emerald Society’s winter activities ½ teaspoon each lemon and ¼ cup butter, melted with orange rind 2 tablespoons shortening By Joan Avery club. He always arranged for ing us such wonderful Don’t forget to mark your monthly food and entertain- memories. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. calendars for the very popu- ment, lectures on important Also, under Dan’s leader- Grease well an eight-inch pie plate. lar trip to the Christmas topics, trips to Lancaster, ship, the Emerald Society Spread cranberries over the bottom. Show at the Sight and Pa., luncheons at Doolan’s in has donated hundreds of Sprinkle berries with 1/3 cup sugar, nuts and grated rind Sounds Theater on Dec. 10. Spring Lake, and numerous dollars to very worthy causes for extra tang. The Emerald Society’s picnics. such as cancer research, In a medium bowl, beat egg well and then add the ½ Christmas Party was held at Our members were also heart disease, the Smile cup sugar, beating vigorously. the Cranbury Inn on Sunday treated to many four-day Train, the Make-A-Wish Add remaining ingredients and beat well to form batter. Dec. 1. Outkast Customs fabulous trips to all the New Foundation and many others. Pour batter over cranberries, covering them well. provided the entertainment. England states. Dan pro- This makes us all proud that Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. The menu for the dinner in- vided hundreds of joyful mo- we can contribute to these Serve warm with whipped cream, Cool Whip, ice cream cluded a cheese table, Sun- ments for us through his hard causes through the Emerald or hard sauce. day brunch, mimosas, juice, work and attention to detail, Society. NOTE: If any pie is left over, this is even good served coffee and dessert. A won- not always an easy task. We The next meeting is Dec. cold for breakfast. derful time was had by all. all want to thank Dan for giv- 4. See you there. I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. Dan appointed a nominat- ing committee for a full slate of officers for the Emerald Society, which was done at Computer Club general meeting the Oct. 23 meeting. An elec- By Steven Gray Computer Club, and will be tion was held and the new To all members, potential giving a regular training ses- officers are President Linda members, and non-members sion in early 2020 to club Klink, Vice President Ronald of the Rossmoor Computer members. Reid, Treasurer Robert Club: This month’s meeting, The meeting begins at 10 Landman, Secretary Erin on Dec. 16 in the Gallery, will a.m. with snacks and Medlicott, Sergeant-at-arms be featuring Arthur Segal schmoozing beginning at Betty Ann Clayton. with tips and hints on digital 9:30 a.m. Whether you are a Dan decided to step down photography. novice or a self-proclaimed as president of the Emerald Arthur is in charge of the expert you may learn some- Society, having brought the Special Interest Group – thing new. membership to 342 members Photography, part of the through his devotion to the Democratic Club By Catherine Hunt Best wishes and holiday greetings from the Democ- ratic Club. We want to extend our cordial invitation to you to attend our Dec. 2 Holi- day Shopping Spree and Silent Auction at 7 p.m. in the Gallery. Join us for a fun evening with good company, light refreshments including finger foods, soft beverages, wine and music, plus participate in our exciting silent auction of themed baskets and other wonderful items just in time for the holidays. Pick up a special gift or something for yourself at the Silent Auction. Feeling generous? The club is accepting donations of themed baskets and other items for the silent auction. Please contact Catherine Hunt (205-821-1209) con- cerning your items for the Silent Auction so that we will be able to prepare an attrac- (Continued on page 19)

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Happy holidays from the Dance Club

By Judy Perkus loween with dinner, dance Brady and her husband, a Since this is such a busy music, costumes, and fun. butterfly and a butterfly month, the Dance Club will Rob Respler’s birthday and hunter; and Antonio and have no dance in December. the 50th wedding anniversary Francesca’s son and wife, Join us in January at our of Antonio Furnari and Fran- who came to help his parents next dance. All Rossmoorites cesca LaManna were cele- (who were “under construc- are welcome, but priority brated at this event. Prizes tion”) celebrate their special goes to Dance Club mem- for costumes were won by day. bers. Tony and Lorraine Giaguzzi, In November, we had a In October we marked Hal- Hawaiian hula dancers; Kris Chinese food buffet at the last dance of the year. We look forward to seeing what Good news from the Women’s Guild President Armen DeVivo is planning for 2020. By Diane England dedicated and energetic as You may send your 2020 First of all, let me thank she is. I suppose this is why Dance Club dues of $15 per you for a very successful these individuals are able to couple, $7.50 per person Bazaar. You might remem- tame the initial chaos of this made out to the Rossmoor ber that last year we raised event and create spaces Dance Club to Armen $5,961. Now, while we were through which people are DeVivo at 449B Roxbury quite pleased with that figure, happy to roam in search of Lane or leave your check in our chairperson, Paulette hidden treasures and bar- an envelope in the Dance Mascia, believed that with gains. Club folder. New members, your help, we could raise Let me share some data singles and couples, are wel- even more money this year. on where these treasures come. Call Armen at 609-655- And you know what? She and bargains were appar- 5799 for more information. was right. Indeed, because ently found and the dollar President Armen DeVivo you stepped up and helped amounts they generated: and the entire Dance Club as volunteers, donated some  Women’s clothing, shoes, wish you happy holidays and quality merchandise, and/or purses, jewelry and linens- a happy and healthy New Krys Brady and her husband, costume winners at our shopped until you dropped, $1,437. (Decrease in jew- Year. we raised $1,019 more—for (Continued on page 20) Halloween dance. a grand total of $6,980. Paulette has written for this edition to extend her thanks to all of you. As president of the Women’s Guild, I also want to thank you, and certainly I want to thank Paulette. Whenever I see an Ener- gizer Bunny advertisement on television, I think of Paulette. Seriously. But then, this woman has boundless energy. I suspect most of you have no idea what all she does for this community. With regard to the Guild, not only does she organize and manage the Bazaar each year, but she attracts others who are essentially just as

Italian American Club By Tony Cardello A very merry and blessed Christmas to all the members and their families. The officers of the club hope that Santa is good to all and does not leave any coal in their stockings. Lucille Renda, our membership chairperson, reminds us that our $15 membership dues for 2020 are now due. The last membership meeting of the year was held on Nov. 20. There is no meeting in December. The last bingo games of the year were held on Nov. 14. Bingo will not be played in December.

Democratic Club

(Continued from page 18) tive display before guests arrive. Gifts for the Casa Freehold or RISE food pantry will be received at the holiday event and delivered promptly. Items such as packaged rice and beans will be gladly received. We look forward to an evening of fun and fellowship. Bring friends and family. Your presence is all that is needed.

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Players Pastimes

By Sue Archambault of the performers, and much The Players’ last general laughter was shared by all. meeting was held on Mon- The Players’ annual holiday, Nov. 25. Norman day party will take place on Perkus had terrific ideas to Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Gal- the Players 2020 member- encourage participants to get lery. The holiday party will ship. The cost is $10 per per- involved and lead us in his take the place of our monthly son for the year. Place your very entertaining ad lib skits. meeting. The next Players’ check in The Players’ folder Performers had an extremely meeting is scheduled for in the E&R office at your ear- fun evening coming up with Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. De- liest convenience and label and acting in original impro- tails will follow in the January the envelope “Dolores.” vised sketches. Audience Rossmoor News. Please support us by joining members enjoyed the antics We are accepting dues for our wonderful club.

$1500 each. Also, as we did Township School District Women’s Guild last year, we’ll fund one mu- Percussion Symphony Con- Judi Frey and Laurie Moyers as Lucy and Ethel in the cert. It will take place on (Continued from page 19) sic scholarship as well as Bakery were first Prize at the Halloween Party elry sales—but amount four for students pursuing Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. was up for the rest) degrees in healthcare and in the Meeting House. Fortu- nately, not only are you go-  Hand-knitted or sewn items other helping professions. ing to hear some wonderful and crafts-$441 (Up) While we suggest the type of student we’d like to see re- music, but you’ll also have  Silent Auction-$240 an opportunity to ask ques- (Down) ceive one of our scholarships, school personnel actu- tions of the group’s director,  Photos with Santa-$217 ally select the recipients. Yale Snyder. Furthermore, (Same) Now, don’t forget these he may ask students to Fifty-fifty tickets-$317 (Up)  events demonstrate techniques  Books, Games, CDs, Since you’re likely reading they use—or other things DVDs and Toys-$465 this at the beginning of the you’re apt to find equally (Substantial Increase) month, let me remind you of interesting.  Homemade baked goods- two events we’ll be holding Really, it should be a great $850 (Substantial In- immediately. For those who evening. And while it will be crease) have already purchased tick- a free concert, we’ll have a  Men’s clothing, sporting ets, don’t forget about our basket in the Narthex for do- goods and more-$511 holiday luncheon at noon in nations. Any money collected (Substantial Increase) the Ballroom on Monday, will be used to fund our mu-  Household and decorative Dec. 2. Sorry, but there will sic scholarship. items-$1,692 (Up) be no ticket sales at the Now, let me take this op-  Ballroom Café-$506 (Up) door. portunity to wish you and The Guild, as was the case One great event you can your loved ones a joyous last year, is committing to plan to attend on the spur of holiday season and a happy fund five scholarships of the moment is the Monroe and healthy 2020.

Religious Organizations

Celebrating Simchas Torah with a Torah Study and a rolling of the Torah with Rabbi Lauren Levy December is a festive month

By Marjorie Heyman each evening. It is customary ber, in recent years once December is a festive to have several menorahs, or starting on Thanksgiving and month for the Jewish Con- candle holders, including one the end of December. This gregation. Hanukkah, or the in a window, bulbs not can- year Hanukkah begins on the Festival of Lights, com- dles, to share light with the evening of Dec. 22 and ends memorates the success of world. on Dec. 30. the Maccabees over the Hanukkah celebrations are The Congregation will be Greeks and the re-dedication the norm and must include having their Hanukkah party of the Temple in Jerusalem. foods fried in oil, particularly on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. It is a minor holiday cele- jelly doughnuts, called suf- in the Ballroom. Catered by brated in the home rather ganiot, and potato pancakes, Lox, Stock and Deli and ably than the synagogue. called latkes. Songs are organized by Jeff Albom, the Candles are lit each eve- sung and a game with a party is sure to be a success. ning, beginning with one the spinning top called a dreidel The Congregation was first night and ending with is usually played for money delighted to host the Inter- eight on the last night, plus or often chocolate coins. faith Service at the Meeting the shamash or helper can- Following the Jewish cal- House on Thursday, Nov. 21. dle used to light the others. endar results in Hanukkah We were honored to have Special prayers are said being celebrated anytime (Continued on page 21) between the end of Novem-

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Christmastime at the Community Church Community Church  Dec. 1 Communion Service at 11 a.m. By Diane England Long before the candles the chimers and violinist will Pastor ~ Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffman When you envision your are passed out, everyone will play “Of the Father’s Love perfect Christmas, does it sing “O Come, O Come, Em- Begotten.” Afterward, you’ll Organist ~ Kevin Gunia resemble a Norman Rock- manuel”—a beautiful carol in encounter another musical  Dec. 2 Women’s Guild Christmas Luncheon well painting? Are you and its own right, however, we’ll treat—"The First Noel,” being Ballroom at Noon (ticket holders only) loved ones gathered around be accompanied by chimers, played by the chimers, the  Dec. 5 Monroe Township Schools Percussion Concert the Christmas tree on Christ- a violinist, and the service’s violinist, the organist, and a Meeting House at 7 p.m. mas Eve, perhaps sipping on organist. Shortly thereafter, (Continued on page 23) (Donations will be welcomed) eggnog and singing Christ-  Dec. 8 Church Service at 11 a.m. mas carols while a fire crack- Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffman les in the background? Or, Catholic Society Organist ~ Kevin Gunia do you envision yourself in church, watching young chil- By Lucille Conti The Prayer Shawl Ministry Music Presentation ~ Rainbow Chimers dren depict the manger On Thursday, Dec. 12, a will gather on Thursdays,  Dec. 10 Finance Committee at 10 a.m. scene? Mass will be celebrated to Dec. 5 and 19, at 1:30 p.m.  Dec. 11 Worship Committee at 10 a.m. The Community Church commemorate the dedication in the Craft Room. The  Dec. 15 Church Service at 11 a.m. may be offering something of the Diocese of Metuchen Chaplet of Divine Mercy will Pastor Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffman slightly different from what to Our Lady of Guadalupe, be recited on Tuesday, Dec. Organist ~ Kevin Gunia you’ve envisioned. Certainly, The Mass will be celebrated 17, at 3 p.m. in the Dogwood Music Presentation ~ Rossmoor Chorus in the Meeting House at 1:30 Room. we hope you’ll join us any- Christmas Cantata ~ “City of Light” by T. Fettke way for the following two ser- p.m. The Celebrant will be Our next Council meeting  Dec. 16 Council Meeting at 10 a.m. vices—even if you rarely announced. James Palmer will be held on Tuesday,  Dec. 22 Church Service at 11 a.m. step into a church. will be the Organist/Cantor. Dec. 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Christmas Cantata on Dec. We invite you to attend. If Meeting House parlor. Pastor ~ Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffman 15 possible, we wish you would Please join us to see what Organist ~ Kevin Gunia Chorus Director Janet Wil- offer a ride to anyone who we are about and to help us  Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. son, as well as the group’s does not have transportation. plan for next year. Pastor ~ Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffman 30 singers, would like to in- There will be no film in De- We wish to extend our very Organist ~ Kevin Gunia vite you to their performance cember; however, we plan to best wishes to you and yours  Dec. 29 Christmas Service at 11 a.m. of the cantata, “City of Light,” show a film about the Miracle for the merriest Christmas Preacher ~ TBA and Blessings of Guadalupe and a most happy and on Sunday, Dec. 15. They’ll Organist ~ Kevin Gunia be performing during the later as Christmas is upon us healthy New Year. Keep Community Church’s regular and time is of the essence. Christ in Christmas. service—in the Meeting House from 11 a.m. until noon. This cantata, written by Tom Fettke, is about love, joy, peace, hope, and light in the darkness. Indeed, it’s about things that have the ability to uplift each and every one of us. The cantata will begin with a piano overture by the Cho- rus’s new and talented ac- companist, Abraham Alinea. You’ll then enjoy various types of music, which tell the Christmas story— through the eyes of the prophet, Isaiah; the Innkeeper; Mary, the mother of Jesus; a shep- herd; and a modern-day person. Then, having heard all this beautiful music, you’ll undoubtedly realize that this story of love and light can still positively impact people and our world today. After the program, both the Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffman and the church’s congregation hope you’ll stay to enjoy refreshments and fellowship. Christmas Eve Service Could you enjoy attending a candlelight Christmas Eve service? Mark Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. at the Meeting House on your calendar now.

Festive month

(Continued from page 20) Rabbi Joshua Goldstein, former rabbi of Temple Sha’arey Shalom in Spring- field, N.J. be the guest speaker. Shabbat services in De- cember will be held Fridays, Dec. 6 and 20, at 7:15 p.m. in the Meeting House. Cantor Mary Feinsinger, assisted by Jeff Albom and Bob Kolker, will conduct services. Torah Study will be held on Dec. 7 and Dec. 21 in the Dogwood Room at 10 a.m., led by Rabbi Lauren Levy. All are welcome to join the Congregation. For information contact Membership Chairperson Karen Seiden.

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SPORTS

Senior Condo Olympics Awards breakfast By John Delmasto  Men’s Pickleball: 6 gold On Monday, Oct. 21, an medals awards breakfast was held in  Mixed Pickleball: 6 gold our Clubhouse Ballroom for medals the Senior Condo Olympics.  Billiards-9 Ball: 3 bronze Rossmoor had a very suc- medals cessful season with 56 gold  Billiards-Straight Pool: 3 medals and three bronze gold medals medals that were awarded  Billiards-8 Ball: 7 gold for the following activities: medals  Shuffleboard: 11 gold med- In addition, plaques were als awarded from the Mayor’s  Ladies Golf: 3 gold medals Cup for the following sports:  Bocce: 12 gold medals Shuffleboard; Ladies Golf;  Ladies Pickleball: 4 gold Men’s Golf. medals Eight-Ball Billiards Team: from left are Harry Moorhouse, Frank Crocitto, Paul Boisvert, John Ferreiolo, Greg LaCroce.

Straight pool: Harry Moorhouse, Frank Crocitto, and Paul Boisvert. Billiards (9 Ball): Harry Moorhouse (Captain); Ron Cieselski and Greg Lacroce.

Men's Pickleball: Warren Kelly; Mark McEntee and Miguel Lopez. Ladies Pickleball: Yvonne Nobile and Mixed Pickleball: Yvonne Nobile and Gail Piccirillo. Mark McEntee

By Ted Servis ward to seeing you in the Rossmoor Golf Professional spring. What’s going on at the Golf The Golf Course continues Course? to be in fantastic condition Golf is in its winter season thanks to Tom Tucci and his and only the truly hardy golf- staff. We are continuing the ers are out. For those of you bunker work on hole #5 and who have stopped playing we will start new gold tee box golf or who go away, I hope work on several other holes. you have a healthy and On behalf of my staff and Mayor’s cup won by our happy winter. We look for- (Continued on page 23) Ladies Golf: From left are Maria Hogan, Jo Schwegel; Shuffleboard team. Carolyn Meyer. Mayor's Trophy: Low Gross.

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30th Croquet season comes to a close By John N. Craven out, but it didn’t dampen the decided at press time. Mem- As Jack Frost readies to spirits of the members who bers have been notified via blow his chilly breath across came in costume to the first mail and instructed where to the croquet court, we bid annual Halloween pot luck. send their checks. As we did adieu to Rossmoor’s 30th The Croquet Club held its at the last holiday party, season of Golf Croquet. As annual meeting and lunch- members are encouraged to some hibernate for the winter eon on Saturday, Oct. 27. bring a small gift ($5) to par- in the south, or hunker down The meeting was conducted ticipate in a “Yankee Swap” here in New Jersey, club by President Sidna Mitchell, gift exchange. The gift ex- members will have memories who reviewed the events of change was the highlight of of sunny, warm days of spir- the year and heard reports last year’s party. ited play, followed by the from the various committee The Club welcomes all highly enjoyable “Attitude members. Officers for the residents. Anyone seeking a Adjustment” sessions each 2020 season were nomi- form of light exercise, the Friday. But, take heart my nated and elected. They in- enjoyment of the outdoors, friends, before you can say clude President John Cra- an opportunity to mingle with “Winter Solstice,” the warm ven, Vice President Barbara friends and neighbors and to weather will be upon us and Wright, Treasurer Suzette learn a simple yet challeng- we will be starting Season Sulsona, and Secretary Joan ing game on a professional 31. Bowman. Carol Towlen will level playing court, should This year’s in-costume be the social director. The contact Betty Ann Clayton. Halloween play was rained meeting was followed by a Think about it over the winter buffet luncheon. and look for us on the Cro- The annual holiday lunch- quet Court any Friday after- Golf Course eon will be held on Wednes- noon in the spring of 2020. highlights day, Dec.11 at a location not Come join us, you’ll like it! (Continued from page 22) myself, I would like thank everyone for a great 2019 golf season. If there is anything we can help you with or any questions we can answer, please give us a call at 609-655-3182. The Pro Shop has a year- end sale going on so please stop in and take a look because we have plenty of merchandise for all of your shopping needs. Just a reminder: all Pro Shop credits must be used by Dec. 31, 2019. Reminder that the Golf Course is currently offering a referral incentive of $200 in Pro Shop credit for bringing in new members.

Christmastime

(Continued from page 21) Congratulations to 2019 9-Hole Golf champion, Paula flutist, too. Richardson, with runner-up, Alyce Owens. Pastor Robin will step up to the pulpit this night to celebrate her first Christ- 9-Hole Golf mas Eve Service as the By Mary Shine Community Church’s pas- It’s been fun! (Usually.) Our 9- tor. While it makes sense Hole Golf season is officially for all of us to anticipate over. Congratulations to Paula Richardson, our Club Cham- hearing the familiar Christ- pion for 2019, and runner-up Alyce Owens. mas story, we can almost always count upon Pastor Robin to somehow surprise and delight us during the course of such a meaning- ful service as this. Because of the hour of this service, you’ll be home in time to partake of your usual Christmas Eve tradi- tions. and won’t you be in great spirits for celebrating this holiday—after having just sung “Silent Night” with neighbors in flickering candlelight? Also, while walking down the steps of the Meet- ing House, perhaps you’ll have realized we actually live in a community reminis- cent of a Norman Rockwell painting.

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HHEALTHEALTH CCAREARE CCENTERENTER NNEWSEWS

Stomach Flu duces excess gas. tween the two is that food By Kaytie Olshefski, A = applesauce provides poisoning symptoms start BSN, RN-BC energy and pectin. Pectin will within a few hours after eat- This being the flu season, help to subdue the diarrhea. ing, while stomach flu occurs we are being advised on how T = toast. Use white re- 12 hours after exposure. An- to fight the flu, but what fined bread or pasta, cream other difference between the about the stomach flu? Al- of wheat, farina, or oatmeal. two is the duration. Food poi- though both are called “flu,” As you start to eat, avoid soning symptoms subside there is no relationship be- sugary drinks such as juices within two days, whereas the tween the respiratory flu, and sodas, which can make flu virus takes three to seven which affects your nose, the diarrhea worse. Avoid days to subside, with severe throat and lungs, and the dairy products, caffeine, al- cases lasting as long as 10 stomach flu, which affects cohol, black tea, chocolate, days. your stomach and intestines. fiber foods, fatty foods, to- Here are a few tips to pro- The flu shot will not protect mato-based foods, and spicy tect yourself from the stom- you from the stomach flu, foods. As you start to feel ach flu. Always wash your which is also referred to as a hungry and have tolerated hands with soap and water. stomach bug, stomach virus, the BRAT diet, resume eat- Disinfect countertops. Wash and is medically known as ing a normal diet. all vegetables and fruit thor- gastroenteritis. When should you seek oughly. Wipe down shopping Some of the causes of gas- medical attention? If you cart handles before using. If troenteritis are salmonella and have not been able to keep someone at home has the E.coli; 50% of all cases are fluids down and have been stomach flu, wash their cloth- caused by the norovirus. The vomiting for more than 24 ing and bedding separately stomach flu is highly conta- hours, it’s time. from yours. Isolate that per- gious and is spread from per- If you have bloody diar- son in one room. Use the son to person. It is spread by rhea, are vomiting blood, dishwasher rather than hand sharing utensils, participating running a fever, confused, washing the dishes. in meal preparation, and and/or are dizzy, call the If you have not gotten your touching a contaminated ob- doctor immediately. Before flu shot yet, it is not too late. ject. This virus can live on sur- taking over-the-counter Call the Health Care Center faces such as countertops, (OTC) medications for any at 609-655-2220 to make door knobs, handles, sinks, symptoms, check with your arrangements to get your toilets, computer keyboards, doctor because OTC medi- vaccine. and phones. cations may interfere with The next program in our Symptoms of stomach flu prescription medications. lecture series from Saint Pe- can start within 12 hours after How can you tell if this is a ter’s University Hospital will exposure and can make a stomach flu or food poison- be from Wellspring Center for person feel pretty miserable. A ing? Many of the symptoms Prevention. You will learn mild feeling of discomfort like overlap and it is difficult to about depression, anxiety, an upset stomach can pro- say which it may be. Some and stress with the lecture gress to include abdominal clues to determine if it is food set up like the game show, cramping and pain, chills, fe- poisoning, is to go back to Jeopardy. The lecture is on ver, nausea, vomiting, watery see if anyone else became Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. in the Maple diarrhea, weakness, and dehy- sick after eating the same Room. If you are interested dration. There is no cure for thing as you. If it was only in attending or would like the stomach flu other than you, then food poisoning can more information, please call treating the symptoms and be ruled out. the Health Care Center at letting it run its course. Antibi- A major difference be- 609-655-2220. otics are not effective. They treat bacterial infections, not viral infections. Typically, the stomach vi- MMAINTENANCEAINTENANCE DDEPARTMENTEPARTMENT rus can be managed at home. Once the vomiting subsides, start with baby By Dave Salter Thermostats steps by sucking on ice or an Preparing for the holidays With the fall coming upon ice pop. Eventually progress With the holidays ap- us you should turn on your to sipping water or an elec- proaching and company heat thermostats to make trolyte drink, which will help coming, you might want to sure they are working prop- to combat the dehydration. make sure your home is erly before the cold weather Once you are able to tolerate ready. Are your light bulbs sets in. If you find they are liquids, slowly introduce solid out, plastic light panels dirty, not working, we can replace food into your diet by starting do your oven and stove ele- your thermostats for you. If with the BRAT diet. A BRAT ments work, are your faucets you have PSG thermostats, diet is bland, gentle on your leaking, is your toilet run- Rossmoor strongly recom- stomach, and helps to ease ning? If attention is needed, mends you have these re- the diarrhea. give the Maintenance office a placed as they can overheat. BRAT is defined as fol- call. We will be happy to Please give us a call for pric- lows: make your holidays a little ing. B = banana. A banana is easier at this very busy time. easy to digest and it replaces All snow birds please New Available Services potassium lost through vom- schedule your winterizing as Rossmoor Maintenance is iting and diar rhea. soon as possible. The calen- pleased to offer these addi- R = rice. White rice is easy dar is already getting full. tional services. Window to digest and provides en- replacement: All types of ergy. Do not use brown rice Attic Insulation door replacements, dryer because it has too much fi- With winter around the cor- vent cleaning, and ceramic ber for your intestines to han- ner, call Maintenance for tile installation. Please call dle at this moment and pro- your free estimate. today for your free estimate.

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Holiday Safety HOME SAFETY TIPS By Mike Daley According to the National How To Deter Home Burglary Fire Protection Association,  Invest in good quality locks on doors and windows. This the average number of build- includes all sliding glass doors as well. Make it difficult and ing fires nearly double in the time consuming for a burglar to gain entry. end of the year. Fires during  Whenever you go outside, lock the door and take the key the holiday season claim the with you, even if you are just stepping next door or out in the backyard. lives of over 400 U.S. residents, injure over 1600 peo-  Don’t put valuables where they can be seen from the window, especially items that can be easily carried. ple, and cause over $990  Be sure your garage door can be secured. Do not leave it MILLION in damage across open when you are away; an empty garage broadcasts the country. Home holiday your absence. decorations account for $12  When you aren’t home, use a timer set to turn interior million in damages and aver- lights on and off at varying intervals as though your home age almost 1,000 home was still occupied. structure fires per year. Here  Don’t keep large amounts of cash or really valuable are some tips to keep your jewelry around the house. holidays happy:  If a stranger comes to your door asking to use the Pay attention when cook- together, unless the manu- home escape plan. For any telephone, make the call yourself. Don’t invite them in. ing with oils. Buildup can facturer indicates the product further information, contact  Don’t hide a spare key under the doormat or flowerpot. ignite and get out of control can do this safely. Be sure to us at the fire station at any Thieves know all the good hiding places. quickly. Keep a lid close by check the wires frequently – time.  Invest in a good security system along with motion sensor to smother any pan fires that they should not be warm to HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM lights installed out of reach. may start. If the fire is in the the touch. MONROE TOWNSHIP’S  Keep any tools that could be used to break into your home oven, shut off the heat and Artificial trees also need BRAVEST!!! locked away in the garage. keep the door closed to the to be flame retardant. Not  Always double check that doors and windows are locked oven, and call the fire depart- all trees are, so be sure to MONROE TWP. even during daylight hours. ment. choose one that has been  Videotape the contents of your home. Keep the video and Avoid using lit candles rated as such. FIRE DISTRICT #3 the list of all valuables in a safe place, such as a safe when you can. Christmas Do not throw wrapping AT YOUR SERVICE, deposit box. and Christmas Eve are the paper in the fireplace. It ANYTIME. two peak days for candle can result in a very large fire, How To Safeguard Your Home usage around the holidays. throwing off dangerous www.mtfd3.com While on Vacation Between 2013 and 2017, 22 sparks and embers that can 609 – 409 – 2980  Strive to make your home look as lived-in as fires a day were attributed to result in a chimney fire. possible while you’re away. the direct use of candles. If Finally, as in every season,  Don’t broadcast your plans but do let your neighbors and you do use them, make sure have working smoke de- local law enforcement know. they are in stable holders tectors installed on every  Arrange to have your mail and newspapers either stopped and place them where they level of your home, test or picked up daily. cannot be knocked over. them monthly and keep  Use automatic timers to turn on a radio and lights at NEVER leave the home with them clean and equipped different intervals to hide the fact you aren’t home. candles burning. with fresh batteries at all  Turn down the ringer on the telephone. An unanswered Never put lit candles on times. Know when and how telephone is a dead give-away. a tree. Do not go near a to summon help, and re-  Be sure you don’t announce your absence on your Christmas tree with an open member to practice your answering machine message or email. flame – candles, lighters or  Leave your blinds as you normally would if you were matches. home. Only close them all the way if that is what you Selecting a tree for the would normally do. holidays A message from High Tech  Move valuables away from windows. Choose one that has  Be sure to close and lock the garage as well as any been freshly cut. Needles Landscapes, Inc. storage sheds, etc. on fresh trees should be  Be sure someone knows your itinerary and your estimated By Jeff Voss and in established beds green and hard to pull off of time of arrival and return.  We will finish our fall around the common the branches. The trunk cleanup by the end of this  If you get lost while traveling, ask directions of local law facilities have been enforcement, not complete strangers. should be sticky to the touch. month. Please tune in to trimmed.  Be sure your vehicle is in good working condition and that If many needles fall off the Channel 26 daily for more  Winter pruning will begin you have taken enough money. Do not carry large tree, it has probably become information. next month. amounts of cash, use credit cards and travelers’ checks. very dry, posing a fire risk.  X-Out will not be sprayed Do not place the tree  Annual flowers have been  Arrange for a friend or relative to inspect your property anymore due to cool replaced with fall pansies periodically. close to a heat source. temperatures. That includes fireplaces, heat and tulips for next spring.  Do not leave a key in a hiding place.  Please call the East Gate  Please remember to put  Check and double-check all windows and doors on every vents, or radiators. Keep the phone and leave a tree at least 5 feet from any any debris curbside level and garage doors before leaving. message with any Sunday night for us to pick Car Safety heat source. The heat will questions or concerns. 609 up Monday morning.  In traffic, keep doors locked and windows up dry out the tree, causing it to - 655-5134. be easily ignited by heat,  High Tech Landscapes  Park and lock your car and remove the keys  Ornamental grasses flame or sparks. wishes you happy  Park in areas that are well lighted around the utility boxes Do not keep the tree up holidays.  Cruise around a bit in shopping centers parking lots until too long. The average cycle you find an open parking place close to a well-lighted for tree use is approximately entrance. two weeks. While it is up, be LWV: Looking back and  When you return to your car, check in and around it, and sure to keep the tree stand have your keys in your hand and ready to use. filled with water at all times.  If you are followed by another vehicle, go to a public place The tree will use up plenty of forging ahead or, better, police station. If near home, stop at the staffed gate house to alert security. water, so be diligent in keep- By G. Moore state and national levels. In ing the stand filled.  Keep valuables in trunk or hidden in the car and do not This year, the LWVUS, 2019, we took action to in- keep valuables in the glove box Do not put branches or along with the more than 700 form the community of impor- needles in the fireplace.  BE COURTEOUS! Confrontations often occur when state and local Leagues cele- tant issues such as redistrict- drivers become frustrated about how others drive. When the tree becomes too brated two milestone events: ing, the influence of “dark dry, dispose of it properly.  If you have car trouble: Raise the hood, use emergency the 99th anniversary of the money” in elections and gov- flashers, tie something white around your antenna or Take it to a recycling center ratification of the 19th ernment, alternative energy mirror. or have it hauled away. Amendment to the Constitu- sources, and recycling in the  Carry a ‘HELP’ sign and keep a can of tire inflator in trunk. Holiday Decorations tion, which gave American Township. We sponsored Stay inside the car, lock the doors and if help is offered, Maintain your holiday women the right to vote and two well attended events: a ask for the police. Do not allow strangers to help you “fix lights. Electrical lighting the League’s 99th anniver- Human Trafficking Aware- that flat.” Thieves, especially near banking institutions, are equipment was found to be sary. After nearly a century, ness Program and an infor- known to ice pick car tires, so they’ll go flat in a short the cause for tree fires in the League continues to be mation session on the 2020 distance then come to your “rescue” with theft in mind. over 44% of the incidents. recognized as the nation’s Census. Our programs fea-  Remember to regularly check your car’s oil, gas, water Inspect wiring for frays, leading non-partisan, grass- ture subject matter experts in and tires. Service your car regularly. breaks, gaps in wire, and roots organization dedicated the various fields.  Invest in an auto club membership, such as AAA, so you broken sockets. Use only to defending voters’ rights On the legislative front, we may have roadside assistance help you in any emergency, lighting that has been listed and expanding citizen partici- advocated for the passage of from fixing a flat to towing. as safe from an approved pation in maintaining our de- the For the People Bill (HR1)  Keep a charged cell phone with you when away from third-party testing laboratory. mocracy, in Congress and participated home. You can preprogram important numbers so that Do not overload electri- Here in Monroe, LWVMT is in the protest against the re- they are immediately available. cal outlets. Do not link more proud to be a partner in the districting bill proposed in  Keep a flash light in your auto and attach a light-weight, than three electrical strands work of the League at the (Continued on page 27) slimline flashlight to your keychain.

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Fridays, December 6 & 20 The Great Courses: Monroe Township Public Library at 10:30 am. Socialize with Rossmoor Turning Points in All events are open to the public. needleworkers of all types American History www.monroetwplibrary.org and skill levels. Assist others, News Tuesdays, December 10 & share tips, projects and pat- 17 at 1 pm. The history of contributors: Fidget Quilts least 20 quilts/muffs to do- terns. Bring your own sup- America is shaped by many The Monroe Township nate to residents in Monroe! plies. Registration is not re- We have space limi- long-term trends and subtle Public Library is collecting Learn more about this pro- quired. tations. Please limit forces. From the Great Epi- completed fidget quilts and ject by visiting http:// Rhythm N’ Sound Music your submissions to www.monroetwplibrary.org/ demic through 9/11, this se- twiddle muffs to donate to Performance ries explores important mo- between 500 and Parker Adult Day Center in news/fidget-quilts-to-donate/ Friday, December 6 at 11 ments and themes of the 750 words. (Less is Monroe Township through Book Café am. Musical review of the American past. Professor Monday, December 16. Help Wednesday, December 4. 1940s through the 1980s. better.) Edward T. O’Donnell pre- us exceed our goal of at Session 1 at 11 am. Session Registration is not required. sents a fresh and unique 2 at 1 pm. Discuss books Poets Corner look at American history in that you have read. Light Friday, December 6 at 11 this DVD lecture series. Each School Board election results refreshments will be served. am. A workshop and reading session consists of two 30- Space is limited. Register at group for all ages. Please (Continued from page 2) its deliberations known to the minute DVDs, followed by a the Welcome Desk. bring 12 copies of your work. cerns. His seat was filled on public in mid-November. brief discussion. Amelia Earhart Registration is not required. an interim basis in early Budget limitations, strained by December 10: 1676 Near Presentation Pop-Up Shops October by Lou Masters, a the need to add more tempo- Disaster & 1735 Freedom of Wednesday, December 4 Saturday, December 7: previous Board member and rary classrooms versus poten- the Press at 2 pm. Irene Curran, liter- Bundle Up Babe Boutique: this-cycle candidate. tial reduction of programs and December 17: 1773 Bos- ary lecturer and retired Mon- handbags, outerwear and The Board will have several services, will be an important ton Tea Party & 1776 Declar- roe Township teacher, will accessories heavy-duty topics to deal with topic of discussion. ing Independence Registra- present Amelia Earhart. Saturday, December 14: in the coming cycle. The con- The community is urged to tion is not required. Irene will discuss Amelia’s Jewelry Trends: Madalyn tinuing discussion with the keep up with our school sys- Tech Express personal life and famous Litoff will present her line of legislature regarding funding is tem via attendance at Board Tuesday, December 10 flights including the flight on silver on leather jewelry, always an important topic. The of Ed. meetings, or by moni- from 2 pm to 3 pm. Drop-in July 2, 1937 when Amelia magnetic eyeglass holders Board recently passed a reso- toring the Board website, with your electronic device to and her navigator Fred and watch pins. Cash, credit lution regarding funding which contains videos of pre- get personalized help from a Noonan disappeared. Was and checks accepted. changes, as was reported in vious meetings. The Ross- Librarian. Bring your charged she lost at sea? Was she a The Monroe Township Li- the October issue of the Ross- moor News will continue to and registered device and POW from WWII? Come dis- brary Foundation provides moor News. Ongoing discus- provide articles about pro- necessary passwords. Reg- cuss the various theories for Pop-Up Shop rental space sion about school facilities is grams in our schools so that istration is not required. First her disappearance. on select Saturdays between very high on the agenda, as all may become more fully come, first served. Sponsored by the Friends 10 am and 4 pm. Local resi- the Ad Hoc Committee makes informed. Scholarship Strategies of the Library. Register at the dents with their own direct Interactive Presentation Welcome Desk. sales businesses (LuLaRoe, Tuesday, December 10 at Socrates Café Pampered Chef, Tastefully 6:30 pm. Scholarship Expert Rossmoor will now send robocalls Wednesday, December 4 Simple, Rodan & Fields, craf- Jean O’Toole will show fami- at 7 pm. Socrates Café are ters, e.g.) should visit one of to advise in case of bad weather or lies how to take a strategic gatherings around the world our service desks or our emergencies approach to applying for where people from different website for an application to The Rossmoor administration will send automated robo- scholarships. Author of backgrounds get together rent the Pop-Up Shop space Scholarship Strategies: Find- calls to residents’ telephones whenever it is necessary to and exchange thoughtful at the Library. ideas and experiences while ing and Winning the Money advise about predicted snow storms, severe weather 2019 Year in Review: You Need, Jean will discuss warnings, or other emergencies. embracing the central theme Current Events Discussion the myths and misconcep- of Socratizing; the idea that Group If you are not home to answer, a message will be left in tions about the scholarship we learn more when we ask Saturday, December 7 at your voice mail or on your answering machine. process and help attendees questions along with others. 10:30 am. 2019 Year in Re- Please be sure to check your phone or answering ma- identify which scholarships Join us and pose questions, view. Enjoy a discussion they have the best chances chine. All necessary information will be included in the listen to others, raise chal- about global and domestic of winning. For more infor- message so you will not need to call the office in return. lenges and consider other affairs. Light refreshments mation about Jean O’Toole alternatives. Register at the provided. Register at the visit www.connections Welcome Desk. Welcome Desk. 101.com. Register at the YA Friends of the Library Winter Wellness & Desk in person or by calling Book Sale Essential Oils Recycle information from (732) 521-5000 x.148 or Friday, December 6 Saturday, December 7 at online at www.monroetwp through Sunday, December 11:30 am. Interested in Waste Management library.org. 8 learning about using power- No caps on glass bottles/containers in the recycle bin. Library Board of Trustees  Gently-used books and a ful plant solutions to boost Meeting  No lids on plastic bottles. limited selection of DVDs, immunity, support respira- Tuesday, December 10 at  Only #1, #2, and #5 plastic is acceptable in the recycle audiobooks and CDs will be tory function, reduce stress 6:30 pm. Short Story bin. available for purchase at bar- and address emotions? Discussion Group  Plastics numbered #3, #4, and #7, etc. must go in the gain prices during library Join Renee Hardt with Wednesday, December 11 household trash bin. hours. doTERRA Essential Oils. at 11 am. Join us for a dis-  Other plastic items as well as plastic bags, plastic wrap, Proceeds benefit The Register at the Welcome cussion about “What Got Into shipping film, and Styrofoam go in the household trash Friends of the Library. Desk or online. Us” by Jacob Guajardo in bin. Please, no plastic bags in the recycling bin. You can Sit-N-Stitch POV Documentary Films Best American Short Stories use a plastic bag to dump your recyclables, but take the Sunday, December 8 at and “How We Eat” by Mark plastic bag away with you. (Recycle it at the supermar- 10:30 am: A plunge into the Jude Poirier in O. Henry ket.) fire of Tultepec, Mexico, the Keep these Prize Stories. Register at the  Shredded paper cannot be recycled by Waste site of the National Pyrotech- contaminants OUT of Welcome Desk. Management with their current equipment so put it in the nic Festival. (2018, 60 min- “From Opera to Broadway” household trash bin. your recycling bin: utes) Wednesday, December 11  Aerosol cans must be empty and punctured before being  Plastic bags Sunday, December 8 at 1 at 1 pm. This Boheme Opera put into the recycle bin.  Food and liquids pm: 15 year-old Russian NJ lecture performance will Egor and 14 year-old Mie,  Electronics and small focus on the origins and de- one of Denmark’s most appliances velopment that occurred over promising young dancers  Textiles, bedding, rugs and the centuries that begin with TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS pair up in this coming-of-age carpet classic opera, changed into story in the world of competi- Important phone numbers:  Hoses, holiday lights, hangers, Victorian era operetta and tive ballroom dancing. (2014, Rossmoor Bus ...... 609-655-4401 extension cords then became classic and 82 minutes)  Plastic bags, film, sheeting, modern Broadway. Empha- Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14 at flexible film packaging sis will be given to both the 1 pm: Every summer on Pal- Monroe Township Transportation ...... 609-443-0511  Paper napkins, plates, cups, style and form that begins ermo’s Mondello beach, over tissues with operatic arias and be- 1,000 cabins are built in Middlesex County  Polystyrene foam comes modern songs. Com- preparation of the Ferragosto Area Transportation (MCAT) ...... 1-800-221-3520  Tires, auto parts, scrap metal posers will include Mozart, holiday. Follow the vanity fair  Concrete, wood, construction Puccini, Lehar, Strauss, Kern St. Peter’s University Hospital of beach goers during the debris and Gershwin. season. (2019, 60 minutes) On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463  Yard waste, wood Grant funding has been These films are presented provided by the Middlesex All schedules are available outside the E&R office  Non-recyclable plastics in collaboration with the County Board of Chosen award-winning documentary (near the copy machine) or via the Web at rcainj.com and Adhering to these stan- Freeholders and Middlesex series P.O.V. (www.pbs.org/ following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and Activities, dards can save you money County Cultural and Heritage pov). Registration is not re- by reducing Rossmoor’s Commission through a grant and Bus Info. quired. trash pick-up charges. (Continued on page 27)

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Musician’s Showcase LWV Library Sunday, December 15 at 2 pm. Gregg Cagno will per- Classified Advertising (Continued from page 25) (Continued from page 26) form. Sponsored by the New Jersey. In Monroe, we provided by the New Jersey Friends of the Library. Regis- submitted to the Environ- State Council on the Arts/ tration is not required. Transportation Tax/CPA mental Council a proposed Department of State. This Transportation Coffee & A Book ordinance for eliminating series is presented in part- Tuesday, December 17 at E X P E R I E N C E D L I M O Services single use plastic bags—a nership with the Cultural Arts DRIVER – NYC, airports, any- 10:30 am. Join a book dis- major pollutant globally. Commission. Registration is where. Former Clearbrook CERTIFIED PUBLIC AC- cussion about A Piece of the Preparing for this year’s not required. resident. Call John (732) 610- COUNTANT – Want a CPA World by Christina Baker election, we ran five voter Genealogy Club 0703. who comes to your home? Kline. Coffee and cookies registration drives, provided Wednesday, December 11 Personalized attention to your provided. Register and re- candidate information for at 1:30 pm. Beginner and MARVIN’S CAR SERVICE – tax questions or problems at serve your copy at the Wel- candidates running for of- experienced genealogists Low rates. Airports, piers, reasonable rates. Rebecca come Desk. Bergknoff, CPA (732) 718- fice in Monroe, and for can- are welcome. Registration is NYC, Philadelphia. Anywhere Consumer Fraud 4359. didates for Freeholder and not required. 24/7. Ride in style for less. Prevention Seminar Sheriff in Middlesex County International Film (908) 812-6299. Wednesday, December 18 on Vote411.org, a League sponsored by The Friends at 11 am. Consumer scam NAT TRANSPORTATION – Wanted sponsored website. of the Library artists are more active than Monroe resident. All airports, We anticipate that 2020 Thursday, December 12 at ever. Don’t get scammed! shipyards, NYC and local. to Buy will be a very busy year as 2 pm. On the eve of retire- Hear about the latest Grand- Doctor and hospital visits. we continue efforts to bring ment a middle class, judg- BUYING & SELLING GUNS – parent scams, Lottery scams, (917) 657-5611. a fair redistricting process mental snob discovers her Call for pricing. (609) 558- Door-to-Door sales scams, 9509. Ask for David. Licensed to New Jersey, gear up for husband has been having an th and more. Please join us for a LIMO GUY, INC. – Our 17 Firearms Dealer. the 2020 elections, and ad- affair with her best friend and Consumer Affairs Q&A with a year. We go to all airports. dress other issues. We are is forced into exile with her representative from the New Late model Lincoln Towncars. looking forward to our most bohemian sister who lives on Holds four passengers in total Jersey Division of Consumer For Sale productive year ever as we an impoverished inner-city comfort and style. SUV’s now Affairs. Visit www.NJ Con- celebrate our 100th anni- council estate. (2017, UK) available with approximately JAZZY MOBILITY POWER sumerAffairs.gov for more in- versary. Comedy/Drama/Music, $40 additional charge. $75 to CHAIR for sale. New batteries. formation. Made possible by We invite you to join us! Rated PG-13, 1 hour 51 min- Newark, $155 Philadelphia, $600. (609) 655-1495. the New Jersey Office of the We are a nonpartisan, po- utes. There will be no charge $175 JFK airports. We go al- Attorney General, Division of litical membership organi- for International Films in most anywhere 24/7. Call Consumer Affairs, and the zation whose goal is to em- 2019 as a 30th Anniversary (732) 452-9222. Help & Health Friends of the Monroe Town- power citizens to shape bonus thanks to the generos- ship Public Library. Register at Services better communities. We ity of the Friends of the Li- Home Improvement the Welcome Desk. encourage you to put your brary. Registration is not re- PROVIDING SKILLED CARE The Library will have a de- skills, energy and passion quired. & Services for senior people. Maria (848) layed opening on Thursday, to work with us. The New Jersey Library 210-7614; Mila (732) 841- December 19 at 10:30 am MIKE THE HANDYMAN – See League is open to both men Association Holiday Store 6071. due to a staff in-service. my display ad in this edition. and women. Friday, December 13 Page Turners (732) 780-0468. Visit our website, through Sunday, December CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL Thursday, December 19 at lwvmonroetwpnj.org, to 15. Literary and library- RELIABLE HANDYMAN SER- CAREGIVER looking for a job. 11 am. Looking for some- learn more about us. Our themed gifts for everyone on VICES – Local resident. No job Experienced, references, thing to read or add to your General Meetings, on the your holiday shopping list. too small. All labor guaranteed. driver’s license. Helen (732) reading list? Library staff will 610-2811; (732) 351-3804. fourth Monday of the month Purchase literary-themed Call me to discuss – no obliga- present and recommend a tion. Reasonable rates. Call at 1 p.m. in the Monroe Mu- toys, puzzles, mugs, tees, variety of new titles pertain- (609) 409-7096 or (908) 385- CARING ELDER CARE – We nicipal Courtroom, are open nightshirts, totes, throws, ing to a different topic each 5869. will help you with the care you to the public stationery, character stuffed month, both new and old ti- need including personal care, animals, jewelry, Christmas HANDYMAN JEFF – I’m the tles. This month’s theme is household tasks and outdoor cards, Hanukkah gifts, Poe, guy to hire, I can fix anything Family Gatherings. Light re- errands. Elizabeth (646) 413- Shakespeare, Harry Potter, you desire. 21 year Monroe CLASSIFIED freshments provided. Regis- 0813. Jane Austen, Vonnegut, gifts resident. (917) 747-4514. ter at the Welcome Desk. ADS GET for the movie, mystery, mu- 3D Printer Demonstration ANNA’S HOME CARE – Cer- sic, sci-fi lover, and so much tified professional caregiver is THINGS Thursday, December 19 at Miscellaneous/ more. We accept cash, looking for live-in/live-out job in 7 pm. Did you know that the DONE! checks and credit cards. Services Monroe Township. Experi- library has a 3D printer? enced, references. Driver’s Register for a 3D Printer A L T E R A T I O N S / S E W I N G license. Accepts long-term Demonstration, see a 3D

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Rossmoor Community Association, Inc. Snow Policy and Procedure

POLICY 4. Once the full snow re- Snow Removal Operations when walking on exterior emergency access. Side- When a snow or ice event moval operation is com- Concerns surfaces during periods of walks to the Club House occurs, it will be the objective plete, ice melt may be ap- Maintenance Office inclement weather. If it is and Meeting House are of RCAI to make reasonable plied to perimeter and main 655-2121 absolutely necessary to drive continuously cleared and efforts to ensure that the 17 sidewalks and the front en- Monday – Friday during a snow storm, please the buildings remain open miles of roadways and 43 trances walks and stoops 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon drive slowly and give snow during snow/ice storms for miles of sidewalks within leading to the main en- and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. removal vehicles the right of residents use in case of Rossmoor are passable for trance doors of the manors North Gate 655-1868 way. power outages and/or loss motorists and pedestrians as depending on accumula- After hours/evenings/ If residents, their guests or of heat. soon as possible, in a safe tions, ice conditions, ground weekends employees use an entrance Residents with medical and efficient manner. The and air temperatures and North Gate personnel may other than the front entrance conditions that require safety of Rossmoor resi- the forecast for the next 24 take messages for supervi- walk and/or stoop leading to outside treatments such dents is the goal of this pol- hours. Reasonable efforts sory staff on site during a the main entrance door to as, but not limited to, di- icy. will be made to maintain the winter storm and snow/ice their manor, it is the resi- alysis or chemotherapy, PROCEDURE perimeter and main side- removal operations. dent’s responsibility to re- must register with the When a storm is predicted, walks and the front en- Residents are responsible to move the snow and treat the Healthcare Center prior to all equipment and supplies trances walks and stoops leave accurate and pertinent secondary walk and/or stoop a winter storm emergency will be checked and staff as leading to the main en- information. for ice. to guarantee access for well as the snow removal trance doors of the manors Snow removal is an ardu- these appointments. contractor will be informed of and driveways after each Snow Removal Operations ous and time consuming Regular medical/dental the response plan. storm and for the days to Updates/Cancellations/Bus task. Please be patient. It is appointments, going to Snowfall accumulations of follow until the conditions Service best for residents to stay in work, grocery shopping, up to two inches are han- clear, but it is impossible to Channel 26 the safety of their manors. filling prescriptions, leaving dled by pre-salting the be everywhere all the time. Reasonable efforts will be Typically, bus service and for vacation etc. are not streets and carport lanes A full ice melt application made to keep residents in- most activities are cancelled considered priorities and prior to the storm to try and takes approximately six formed during a snow emer- during a snow/ice storm. For staff will not respond to prevent snow/ice from bond- hours and is not effective in gency, but it may not always your safety, residents should such requests. ing to the surface. Salting of lower temperatures and be possible. not approach active snow Residents that return to the streets and carport lanes without sunlight. Secondary removal equipment. the Community during a will continue as needed. De- walks and/or on the sides RESIDENTS’ winter storm or during pending on weather condi- or backs of manors will not RESPONSIBILITY PRIORITIES storm removal efforts is not tions and the forecast, typi- be shoveled or treated with It is imperative and the The safety of Rossmoor considered a priority. Safe cally, no further action will ice melt. responsibility of all residents residents is our priority. Su- access to a resident’s take place. 5. Reasonable efforts will be to know and participate in the pervisory RCAI personnel manor may not be possible. Snowfall accumulations of made to rotate the snow procedure by moving vehi- are on site during snow re- It is advisable to check with more than two inches, typi- plowing schedule of drive- cles to ensure proper and moval operations to lead the North Gate prior to re- cally, require the initiation of ways and carport lanes each complete snow removal from staff and the outside snow turning to be sure snow re- the full snow removal opera- storm. our streets, carport lanes, removal contractor to over- moval efforts have been tions as follows: Utmost caution should and driveways. Vehicles see procedures and respond completed. 1. Pre-salting streets and be used if residents must should be parked in resi- to emergencies. All main and carport lanes to prevent use the walkways during a dents’ assigned carport secondary streets and en- Revised by the RCAI Board snow from bonding to the storm and during the thaw/ spaces or garages. Second trance gates will be plowed of Governors surface. freeze cycle that typically vehicles or guests’ vehicles continuously to provide September 2016 2. Plowing all main and sec- follows each storm until all may be parked in the lower ondary streets (see list of the snow/ice has melted. level of the Clubhouse park- streets under “Priorities”) Each resident should con- ing lot. continuously after an accu- sider having a supply of NOTE: Snow cannot be The following 26 main and secondary streets are mulation of 2” or more or as ice melt or grit for their removed and road salt or cleared continuously after an accumulation of two or required by RCAI manage- personal use. ice melt cannot be applied more inches or as required by RCAI management: ment. in the area where a vehicle Stonaker Road (South Gate to Prospect Plains Road) 3. Once the storm ends, COMMUNICATION is left on a street, carport Gloucester Way Sharon Way Troy Way separate crews and separate Fire/Police/First Aid lane, parking space on a Mayflower Way Sheldon Way Victoria Court equipment will begin plowing Emergencies 911 carport lane or in a drive- Mt. Vernon Road Spencer Way Waverly Way lanes and carports; plowing Upon notification of a pend- way. Due to the nature of New Haven Way Springfield Way Windsor Way Newport Way Sussex Way Yale Way perimeter and main side- ing fire, police or first aid the size of the Community, Old Nassau Road Sutton Way Yarborough Way walks; plowing driveways emergency requiring emer- the miles of roads and car- Providence Way Terry Lane Yardley Way and finally shoveling of the gency personnel, the snow port lanes and the number Revere Way Thurman Lane main, front entrance walks removal staff/contractor on of driveways, the contrac- Rossmoor Drive Tilton Way and stoops leading to the site will make reasonable tor cannot return and remain entrance doors of the efforts to clear the road, move the snow or apply The following 51 carport lanes are cleared when the manors. Secondary walks walkway and/or driveway in road salt or ice melt where snowfall ceases: and/or stoops on the sides or the area where emergency a vehicle had been parked Amherst Lane Mystic Lane Roxbury Lane backs of manors will not be personnel require access during the snow removal Bradford Lane Nantucket Lane Salem Lane shoveled or treated with ice prior to or simultaneous with efforts. Concord Lane Narragansett Lane Sanford Lane Dorset Lane Nautilus Court Somerset Lane melt. emergency personnel arrival. Emerson Lane New Bedford Lane Stockton Lane In a typical snow storm (2 to In those instances where IT IS THE RESIDENTS Fairfield Lane Northfield Lane Stowe Lane 6 inches of accumulation), it there is no notification in ad- RESPONSIBILITY TO RE- Glenwood Lane Norwich Lane Stratford Lane takes approximately 12 vance, upon learning of the MOVE SNOW FROM THE Greenfield Lane Onset Lane Sturbridge Lane hours once the storm ends emergency and/or arrival of AREA WHERE THEIR OR Hanover Lane Orrington Lane Sudbury Lane to complete the full snow emergency personnel, the THEIR GUEST’S VEHICLE Lowell Lane Oxford Lane Sunset Circle removal operation. In the snow removal staff/ WAS PARKED AND TREAT Madison Lane Pelham Lane Thornton Lane event of a major snow event contractor on site will make THE AREA FOR ICE. Malden Lane Plymouth Lane Westfield Lane (6 inches or more) and/or reasonable efforts to clear Manchester Lane Portland Lane Westport Lane icing conditions, it may re- the road, walkway and/or It is incumbent upon each Marblehead Lane Prescott Lane Winchester Lane Meeting House Lane Putney Lane Wingate Court quire more time to complete driveway in the area where resident to be attentive to the Middlebury Lane Redding Lane Yorkshire Lane the full snow removal opera- emergency personnel require surroundings and exercise Milford Lane Rockport Lane Yorktown Lane tion. access. extra care for their safety