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VOLUME 52 / No. 10 Monroe Township, New Jersey October 2016 Players mount new musical comedy By Sue Archambault production. Rossmoor’s own version of The play is called, “It’s a Rodgers and Hammerstein News to Us,” and it involves musical will take place once the shenanigans of a some- again. Popular recording art- what inept staff of a small ist, Bill Strecker, and Emmy town weekly newspaper. award winning writer, Bob When their editor-in-chief Huber, have created a bright leaves on a two month new original musical comedy around the world tour, the for the Rossmoor Players’ staff decides to convert the annual fall production. Last failing little weekly into a year’s show, “Between En- flashy tabloid. The conver- gagements,” was successful sion is incredibly successful. beyond all expectations, so It quickly becomes a national the Players asked the dy- phenomenon especially namic duo if they could do it when an alleged flying sau- again, and they have. An cer crashes on a local farm. additional bonus is that our Both the newspaper and the own Joe Conti will direct the (Continued on page 20) Grounds are looking great Why do we need your copy Our Rossmoor gardens had a brilliant summer so early? By the Editorial Board By Anne Rotholz ers, making for a great deal of Our writers and readers may extra work at this point in the To say that Rossmoor was wonder why we need your a colorful place this summer cycle, since those late addi- copy by the seventh of the tions may be in the wrong font, is an understatement. Most month. You may think, there areas in our community were wrong format, and perhaps in are weeks and weeks before need of corrections. This oc- truly spectacular. Many resi- the paper comes out; I can be dents remarked that the com- curs when we are really under late with this. There are many the gun to return the entire mon areas, including the steps to preparing the Ross- Clubhouse, the Meeting production to the publisher. All moor news. First the articles those corrections have to be House, the RCAI building and various documents you and the North and East en- made on the flash drive before send are assembled and di- it is returned to the publisher. trances were unusually well vided onto three flash drives. cared for this year. The flow- In some cases, there is no Our proofreaders then do all time to make the corrections, ering plants were plentiful, the things needed to put things large and healthy and they and the article cannot be pub- in the proper format, make lished. continue to give us a great corrections, and return the show. A finalized version of the Beautiful grounds flash drives to our assembler, Dan Jolly, president of paper, complete with pictures who then orders them all into and layout, is returned to the RCAI, explained that there is categories and sends a single A new plant arrived on the tiens plant. Rossmoor News Editorial a very good reason for how document file to the publisher. scene this year, the Sunpa- Working in Indonesia, the Board a few days before the well the community is looking The publisher then does her tiens. As you probably ob- company grew a hybrid that paper will come out. This is at this time. He took the ini- revisions and formatting of served over the years New was a cross between a New again reviewed for any possi- tiative in procuring funds for text. By the middle of the Guinea impatiens is not very Guinea impatiens and a wild ble changes. As you can see, High Tech so that they could month a single flash drive with tolerant of sun. With global impatiens. Ten years ago there are not weeks and purchase plenty of good, everything on it is returned warming in mind Sakata they came up with Sunpa- weeks before your article healthy plants for the beds from the publisher. This is Seed Company of Japan set tiens. In the ensuing years needs to be in because many around the common areas. printed out, and the proofread- His intervention appears to out to develop a new impa- (Continued on page 11) things are happening during ers again review everything, that time before the paper is have been very successful. and find more corrections to Our residents, however, published. If you are late with Focus on: Groups and Clubs make. Pictures are also added an article, it is highly likely that were not about to be outdone and captioned at this time. by Dan Jolly and High Tech. there will not be time to per- By Jean Houvener Tuesday after Labor Day When items are late, they form all these steps. Almost every day new flower- Crafters: Wreaths and are inserted prior to the print- ing plants and shrubs were until the Women’s Guild Ba- We thank you in advance for decorations for a cause zaar, which is held the first out as unseen by proofread- your help with this. being carefully and artistically If you have admired a door planted in the three-foot beds Saturday in November. Then wreath as you walked or they break across the winter around our manors. Hanging drove around Rossmoor, baskets and pots filled with months, starting up again chances are that wreath was before Easter and running beautiful plants seemed to created by one of the Craf- Inside this issue appear out of nowhere. Sev- until Memorial Day, taking ters. This group meets Tues- the summer months off. eral sections of Rossmoor days from 9:30 to 11:30 in Bits & Pieces ...... 2 New Neighbors ...... 11 look really dressed for sum- The members make their the Craft Room of the Club- decorations in the Craft Bob’s Almanac ...... 11 RCAI Meetings ...... 2 mer! house. They have a charita- This growing season pre- Room, using supplies that Clubs ...... 16 Religion ...... 24 ble purpose: to sell the they have brought or that sents a new development for wreaths and decorations they Health Care Center ...... 25 Sports ...... 22 us to take into account as we may have been donated to make to raise funds for the the group or purchased by Landscaping ...... 25 Transportation watch our beautiful plants. In Women’s Guild’s scholarship the past few years, petunias the group. They are happy to Maintenance ...... 25 Tidbits ...... 27 fund. Last year the group welcome new people to their and New Guinea impatiens raised $1,000 for the fund. Musings ...... 10 Your Garden ...... 26 were used for planting here. group and will help newcom- They meet beginning the (Continued on page 21) 2 OCTOBER 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz

Electronics and I are not charge, the team of eight con- getting along lately. All day verged on my house at 7:30 long my cell phone keeps one Friday evening in April. shutting itself down and start- Two huge metal cases— ing back up at random, or it large enough to hold two peo- Daniel Jolly, RCAI presi- basement ceiling and install the hardware at the South just stays on and overheats, ple each—were rolled into my dent, opened the Board of new lighting at a total cost of Gate including, but not lim- almost to the point of setting living room. Each was filled Governors meeting at 9 a.m. $16,800 ($14,000 for the pro- ited to, (2) bar code readers; my handbag on fire! According with all sorts of technical with the Pledge of Alle- ject and $2,800 for 20% con- (2) barrier arm units; (2) loop to several online sources, it is equipment. Stationary infrared giance. tingency). The expenditure detectors; (1) DSX reader probably a faulty app, but, cameras were set up on tri- gm will be charged to the RCAI controller; various other darned if I can find the culprit. pods in my living room and Gerald McQuade reported Capital Replacement Fund parts; remove the existing Is it time for a new phone? bedroom—the two paranormal that there is a year-to-date Account. components; labor to install My clock radio’s display “hot spots” in my house. The surplus of $177,634.60. Pe- gm the new components; and burned out, leaving me in the DVD recorder, to where the ter Kaznosky reported that On July 25, 2016, the elec- test everything at a cost of dark as to what time it was. cameras signals were fed, was the next Golf Course Com- tronic equipment and Com- $32,437.05. The expenditure The alarm and radio still stationed in my kitchen. Each mittee meeting will be on cast equipment at the South will be charged to the RCAI worked, but not knowing the investigator was issued a September 6 at 2 p.m. Gate were struck by lightning Reserve Fund Account. time was irritating. So, I spent handheld IF (infrared) video gm along with a telephone in the gm weeks searching for a decent camera, a handheld EMF The Board of Governors Maintenance Shop, a main The Board of Governors replacement and I finally or- (electromagnetic field) detec- approved a resolution for switch for the Maintenance approved a resolution to ap- dered a new one from the Big tor, and a handheld RF (radio additional paving/curb re- telephone system and all the prove the actions of the Ex- River. Big, bright display. frequency) meter. If a paranor- placement at the entrance/ Rossmoor email addresses, ecutive Committee to replace Great reception on the radio. mal entity was present, it might exit of Rossmoor Drive at the the gates in the Maintenance the 2009 barrier arm unit at Dual alarms. I could dock my cause a fluctuation in one of intersection of Forsgate Drive yard and the Maintenance the East Gate Entrance at a Classic iPod on the top (just those devices. at a cost not to exceed building alarm system. The total cost including delivery, as my other one did). All was Also contained within the $81,205 ($63,905 for the Board of Governors ap- installation, and sales tax of great; I tossed the old one. cases were standard and full- curb replacement, milling and proved a resolution to ap- $4,515.40. The expenditure Then, about a week into own- spectrum digital cameras to paving; $12,800 for a contin- prove the actions of the Ex- will be charged to the RCAI ership, the display on the new catch photos of orbs or things gency of approximately 20% ecutive Committee to replace Reserve Fund Account. seen only in infrared or ultra- of the project; and $4,500 for set went dark. What_ (Yes, I violet light. Motion detectors approximately 7% of the pro- just used an interabang.) were set up in every room and ject for engineering services). Needless to say, I sent it back would signal air movement, The expenditure will be Letters to the Editor down the River. especially in unoccupied charged to the RCAI Capital Who pinched my flags? Rossmoor Veterans I have had a simple e- rooms. Each team member Replacement Fund Account. Dear Editor, American Legion Post 522 reader for several years. also carried a digital voice re- gm Before Memorial Day, I put would like to meet you. The Worked great until a few corder to capture EVP The RCAI 2016 Capital out, in front of my home, eight Post will have a booth at the weeks ago. Now it is slow…it (electronic voice phenomena) Budget set aside $5,000 to small flags in front of my bushes Monroe Township Octoberfest takes several seconds just to which would be examined at a make improvements to the in honor of our great country. on October 16. Octoberfest by turn a page, or it jumps ahead rd th later time. Two-way radios al- 3 and 12 tees and $14,000 Four on each side of my main itself is a great event. Having to the end of the book. Maybe lowed team members to com- to relocate the bunkers on entrance. They really looked American Legion Post 522 will it’s time for an upgrade. th th municate with each other the 5 and 6 fairways on nice and I admired them each be the icing on the cake. My Internet browser is on throughout the house. A the golf course. The Board of time I came in and out of my Please come to Octoberfest the fritz, too. It was functioning “Ghost Box” cycles through Governors approved a reso- house. Two days before Labor and meet fellow veterans from properly until a couple of radio stations in a rapid pace lution for the tee improve- Day, I was gone all morning and post 522 and then “reup.” weeks ago, when it just… creating a white noise from ments and bunker reloca- when I came home about 1 Octoberfest is on Monmouth changed. It may have auto- which it is believed spirit voices tions on the golf course at a p.m. I was shocked to see that Road at the Community Cen- matically updated to a newer can transmit; one of these was cost not to exceed $19,000. all of the flags were missing. ter. version, but I don’t like the way turned on in each room that The expenditure will be Someone had stolen them. I Harold Kane it opens a new window instead was investigated. Temperature charged to the RCAI Capital can’t believe that one of our of a new tab. It is slow, and I sensors were carried to detect Improvement Fund Account. residents would stoop that low Darby and our trees lost a toolbar where my favor- cold spots. It took at least an gm to take them. Perhaps some- I commend Linda Bozowski ite sites were bookmarked for hour to set up all the equip- The RCAI Reserve Study one’s grandchildren thought on her wonderful article about easy clicking. ment and do a walk through had set aside $20,750 in grandma would like them and Darby Houston in the Septem- There have been other inci- with me where I showed them 2014 for the replacement of said they found them? I’ve been ber issue of the Rossmoor dents, as well, but too many to the spots where I experienced the Meeting House basement here 17 years and times have News. Those of us who have describe in this column. activity. Then the fun began. ceiling and lighting. The really changed here at Ross- known and worked with Darby Sooo … I think my “Entity” is For a solid three and a half Board of Governors ap- moor since I bought my home. over the years can only say back. hours, the eight investigators proved a resolution to re- Very upsetting. Amen to her tribute. You might remember, a (split up into four two-member place the Meeting House Mary E. Leone Darby’s counsel was invalu- couple of years ago I wrote of able to the Rossmoor Tree my house being haunted. The teams) and I walked from Committee in the early days of “Entity,” as I call him, hates room to room, asking myriad Open RCAI meeting in October its existence. Many of the electronics but loves to push questions of my ghost, taking photos and voice recordings, Thursday, Oct 20 Board of Governors at 9:00 a.m. trees that you see happily me along to get out of his way. Pencils flying out of my hand, and keeping tabs on all the All meetings are held in the Village Center Meeting Room. growing in Rossmoor today (Continued on page 3) blue blobs on TV screens, a meters. fat hand on my (ahem) behind, The research was done in a and strange voices on the an- very professional, yet relaxed, swering machine are just a manner. Unlike those TV few of the occurrences I’ve shows, where the “hunters” witnessed. prowl around in the dark and For a couple of years, things talk in raspy whispers, these had been quiet. I thought per- investigators left the lights on haps he had moved on—to and talked in their everyday the great beyond or wherever voices. And, although there entities or ghosts dwell. But, I were a couple of gasp-filled think, just in time for Hallow- moments, that were soon News Board: news items from outside een, he is back. I will blame all found to be another team The Rossmoor News and Princeton Joe Conti, Chair organizations will be considered member sneezing in the base- Editorial Services (PES) are not liable for the above electronic glitches Carol DeHaan, as space permits. any typographical or printing errors that on him. ment or a faulty lamp giving off Myra Danon All copy and pictures are may appear, including in its display or This spring, out of a continu- unexplained RF signals, noth- Bob Huber, subject to editing and are classified advertising, over the cost of the ing curiosity of what, or who, is ing exciting occurred. All the Jean Hoban, accepted with this space of the advertisement. co-habiting my house, I called while, the meters, cameras, Jean Houvener understanding. The advertisements here are, to the best of and voice recorders where and ex-officio, Jane Balmer, in a group of ghost hunters. Letters to the Editor must be the publisher’s knowledge, accurate General Manager. No, not the ones from the rolling. emailed to PES at representations of the products and Editorial Assistants SYFY television series. This By 12:30 a.m., the team was [email protected] and clearly services offered. However, no Alex Monaco was NJRope (New Jersey Re- packed up and ready to go marked Rossmoor News. endorsements are intended or implied. Linda Monaco home. The real excitement Acceptance of all materials is at the searchers of Paranormal Evi- Editorial Office: dence) from South Jersey. would come later, hopefully, The Rossmoor News a 2 Rossmoor Drive, discretion of the publisher. Although they had given a after all data was pored over monthly periodical is mailed to Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 Email display ads to: [email protected] presentation at a Sisters in and proof of paranormal phe- every home within the Telephone: 732-761-8534 Rossmoor community. News E-mail: Crime writers meeting earlier nomena was found. This proc- items are welcome. Appropriate [email protected] © 2016, PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES, INC. this year, I didn’t know what to ess could take up to a month. Visit the Rossmoor website at www.rcainj.com expect from this group. Free of (Continued on page 4)

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Birthday greetings, Lady Liberty! By Carol De Haan our war for independence. In Our Statue of Liberty is 1789, the French people re- 130 years old. volted against their own op- A public holiday was de- pressive upper classes to es- clared for her unveiling on tablish a republic. There was October 28, 1886. A million talk of our nations being “two people lined the streets of sisters.” downtown Manhattan to see But the path was not so the parade of 20,000 pass smooth for the French. After by. The air was white with their revolution, they went from curling streamers of ticker a republic to an empire under tapes tossed from tall build- Napoleon Buonaparte. Then ings, the first of many such back to a monarchy. Then into parades. the second republic, and back New York’s immense har- again into an empire under the bor teemed with banner- oppressive Louis Napoleon. laden ships. When, in 1865, the United The Statue of Liberty Over on Bedloe’s Island States emerged intact from its were President Grover Civil War, a guest at a Paris Cleveland and his cabinet, dinner party of French intellec- changed: French people had the governor of New York tuals came up with the idea of created their Third Republic. State and his staff, the honoring us for our upcoming Laboulaye and Bartholdi sug- French ambassador, and centennial with a great monu- gested that France would many dignitaries. Ironically ment to independence and pay for the statue and Amer- jockeying for prominent seats human liberty. Frenchmen ica would pay for its founda- on the podium were mem- would generously honor us for tion. The Franco-American bers of America’s wealthiest what they, perhaps, wished for Union was formed to raise families, none of whom had themselves. (Continued on page 4) donated a single cent to help Enter Frederic-August raise the statue. Bartholdi Oops! Present at that dinner party Standing in the crown of the was Frederic-Auguste Bar- statue was its creator, Frederic tholdi, who at the age of 31 -Auguste Bartholdi. He was to was already a sculptor of note. pull a cord to release the A trip to Egypt convinced him French tricolor veil that cov- that neoclassical statuary ered her face as soon as he ought to be colossal for maxi- saw a boy on the ground be- mum impact. His friend low waving a white handker- Edouard Rene Lefebvre de chief, a signal that the presen- Laboulaye, leader of France’s tation speech by famed orator liberals, convinced him that Senator William Everts was France and the United States concluded. ought to work together to cre- Everts began his speech ate a monument to liberty in and then paused momentar- commemoration of their an- ily to catch his breath. The cient friendship. So in 1871, youngster, thinking the Bartholdi sailed for New York. speech was over, gave Bar- Bartholdi traveled across tholdi the signal. Bartholdi America with a sketch and a pulled the cord, Liberty’s model of his proposed monu- gleaming copper face ap- ment. He charmed important peared, whistles blasted, people wherever he went: guns roared, bands played, President Ulysses Grant, …and Everts sat down. Henry Wadsworth Long- Why this gift from France? fellow, Horace Greeley, and The people of France must Senator Charles Sumner. have felt they had a big stake Everyone was receptive. No in the success of The United one offered any money. States of America, since they Meanwhile, back in France had contributed so mightily to The political climate had

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shores. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”

From The New Colossus, by Emma Lazarus

Letters have been very obvious. Darby told me that he would (Continued from page 2) take a look at it sometime. are fine healthy trees because Two days later I found out of Darby’s advice and inter- that he had stopped by on vention. It was a joy and a his way from work and privilege to work with him and treated my tree. I did not with so many wonderful and even know that he was there! knowledgeable people. Darby’s late wife Becky A born tree lover, Darby was a lovely lady. While wa- did not have to be asked to tering my flowers in the help or rewarded for what morning she would some- he did. It was just his nature times drive by my house on to want to be of assistance her way to work. She always and when it came to helping stopped to chat and to ad- save a tree the sky was the mire my “garden.” limit! In conclusion it is my hope I remember having a prob- that some of our new, ener- lem with one of my trees getic residents will become when it was about two years advocates for our Rossmoor old. I mentioned to Darby trees. Our trees are a lifeline that it was in a bad way and for us at a time when local was being bitten to pieces by warehouses are bringing so some insect or other. I had much traffic and pollution to tried several remedies to no our area. avail. My frustration must Anne Rotholz

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Viscount Ferdinand-Marie de Liberty torch. tion of $100,000 for the base. he bought New York’s financial Lesseps, chairman of the Liberty’s gleaming copper New York State approved a paper, The World. (Continued from page 3) Franco-American Union; Jo- head showed up at the 1876 grant of $50,000 but the gover- Mightily offended that the funds, which were slow in seph Pulitzer; the American Paris World’s Fair. She was a nor vetoed it. People in the Liberty project was about to Committee; numerous digni- coming. Enough was raised, sensation but not much of a rest of the country said, “Let die in America from lack of taries; and many of the leading however, to begin work on fund raiser. Wealthy people New York pay for it.” The uber- funds, especially since it was the statue, but she would lights in American politics and kept their purses closed. rich from that gilded era said the common people of France society. never be ready for America’s Eventually, some bright per- nothing and kept their purses who had paid for this magnifi- Asked by reporters for a centennial in 1876, as origi- son from the Franco-American closed. cent statue, Pulitzer blasted nally planned. comment, Bartholdi said sim- Union proposed a lottery with Fundraising Senator William the rich for their selfishness. ply, “The dream of my life is Engineer Alexandre- valuable prizes. It went over Evarts, (the man whose He hammered them merci- accomplished.” Gustave Eiffel, designer of iron very well. Then they sold speech was cut short at the lessly, insisting that this was a Since that time railroad bridges, (and later, the signed and numbered clay dedication), had managed in gift from the working people of  Lady Liberty was the tallest Eiffel Tower), began to build models of the statue in France two years to raise only France to the working people the statue’s complex iron structure in New York until and in America. They finally $182,000, and most of that of America. He appealed to 1899 when a commercial skeleton. The foundry of raised 400,000 francs, enough was already spent. By 1884, ordinary Americans and pub- building exceeded her by Gaget, Gauthier and Company to complete construction by after the statue had been built lished the name of every sin- started creating her “skin,” us- about five feet. 1884. (Laboulaye died the and paid for by the generosity gle contributor, no matter how  In 1903, on an interior wall of ing a technique called re- year before; alas, he never of the French people, the small their gift. The money the pedestal, a plaque was pousse: sheet metal ham- saw his dream completed.) American contribution seemed began to pour in, a dollar here, mered inside molds. mounted with the words of Thousands of enthused doomed. a few cents there, and pennies Emma Lazarus’s 1883 fund Liberty’s 30-foot arm was Frenchmen visited the statue Joseph Pulitzer to the from schoolchildren. raising poem, “The New finished and traveled in 1876 in Paris until 1885, when she rescue African-Americans contrib- to Philadelphia’s International Colossus.” was dismantled for shipment He was a well-educated but uted significantly, seeing the  In 1916, The World raised Centennial Exhibition. It gener- to New York. penniless Hungarian immi- Statue of Liberty as a symbol ated much excitement since $30,000 from its readers to Public apathy in America grant who fought for the Union of the freedom they had so this would be the first statue floodlight the statue at night. Newspapers were critical. in the Civil War, became a recently won.  During World War I, the one could climb inside. For 50 “Why was the pedestal so ex- successful journalist, married a Pulitzer’s goal of $100,000 statue’s image was used to cents, many visitors were pensive?” they asked. Con- wealthy widow, and owned the was reached, and even slightly thrilled to climb up into the help sell $15 billion in bonds, gress rejected an appropria- St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Then exceeded, by August 1885, from more than 120,000 dona- about half the cost of the tions. The 214 wooden pack- war. ing crates holding the statue  The Statue of Liberty parts had been waiting on became a national Bedloe’s Island for three monument on October 15, months. 1924. Up she goes  In 1933, the National Bedloe’s Island, federal Park Service took over property in the middle of New its administration and York’s enormous harbor, maintenance. contained star-shaped Fort  In 1981, $87 million was Wood in which the founda- raised from private tion was built. It required donations for the statue’s 24,000 tons of concrete, at restoration, especially for the that time the largest single torch. mass ever poured. The foun-  On July 4, 1986, America dation measures 91 square threw a special birthday feet at bottom and 65 square party for her. With a light feet at top, at a height of show on the statue and nearly 53 feet. Above that, fireworks exploding across the pedestal rises 89 feet. the sky, our entire nation Architect Richard Morris Hunt watched along with 1.5 was paid $1,000 for this pro- billion TV watchers around ject, which he donated to the the world. What would fund for reassembling the Bartholdi and Laboulaye statue. have said about that! It took six months, from May to October, to recreate and A gift from the people of mount the statue to the pedes- France, the Statue of Liberty tal. Her official name is “Liberty has become the symbol of Enlightening the World,” and America to the rest of the Bedloe’s Island became Lib- world, and especially to the erty Island. millions of immigrants who The dedication ceremony saw her on their way to Ellis was memorable. Bartholdi and Island. his wife were there; along with Thank you, France.

Bits & Pieces erworldly “Cut it out!” was heard clearly on one of the recordings. (Continued from page 2) After all, mine wasn’t the only Hmmm. Obviously, he didn’t house NJRope was investigat- want to be bothered. Sorry for ing. the inconvenience. Reveal day finally arrived Now, about his messing and so did three of the original about with my electronics? I investigative team. The four of have a message for him … us sat around my kitchen ta- “Cut it out!” ble, their laptop whirring with B&P details. My case file was pulled Why are people afraid of up. Excitement coursed ghosts? ‘Ooh, no, I wouldn’t through my veins. Finally, I want to see one! I’d be too would have proof that my scared’ — accompanied by a 1880s-built house was, in- tremolo of fear in the voice — deed, haunted! is the common reaction. This As it turned out, findings puzzles me. I’d think anyone were not as exciting as I had would welcome the opportu- hoped. Although one team nity. I’ve never heard of a member thought she saw ghost hurting anybody. – Dick someone walking on the front Cavett (American entertainer, porch where no one was sta- b. 1936) tioned, and another felt some- thing tap her on the shoulder I’ve never turned into a bee - in the basement, there were I’ve never been chased by a no orbs, no ghostly clouds, no mummy or met a ghost. But visual evidence of any kind many of the ideas in my books caught on camera. Only one are suggested by real life. – R. short EVP was heard on one L. Stine (American author, b. of the voice recorders. An oth- 1943)

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Maybe Popeye should make a switch – Nothing but the tooth kale is the new superfood By Bob Huber discovered the shocking October is National Dental truth. Not so much as one kale because National Kale Hygiene Month, and that person had received a Tooth By Linda Bozowski But I have digressed. One Day is celebrated on October seems a good time to air a Fairy reward for their last Who would ever think that food that has been in the top- 5. One of the websites I vis- particular grievance of mine. extraction! foods would be trendy? If you ten list for the past several ited has tips about using Several months ago I had a I had to face the inescap- think about this concept for a years is kale. Kale is a won- kale, including growing, juic- tooth extracted. It was a good able conclusion: Tooth Fairy while, you’ll realize that it’s derful food, full of healthful ing, and using kale in many tooth, an upper molar which rewards are age restricted! true. When I look at my older vitamins and minerals. And it intriguing recipes. Among the had served me well most of In my view, this situation versions of “Better Homes tastes good, depending on recipes I’ve found are kale my life. The dentist said it was cannot stand! It is unconscion- and Gardens Cookbook,” or how it’s prepared. One of the chips, kale margaritas, coming loose and needed to able that we seniors should be “Joy of Cooking” compared best-tasting salads I’ve ever mango-kale ice cream and be taken out. No sense argu- left off the Tooth Fairy gravy to my newer versions, some enjoyed combined finely baked eggs with kale and ing with authority, so out it train just because of our age. recipes that were in the older chopped kale with finely salsa. How versatile this veg- came. Why should little kids get all versions are no longer repre- shredded Brussel sprouts. gie is. Surely, a tooth of such size the goodies? sented in the newer versions. Since I’ve forgotten the rest So while this superfood is and age must be worth some- I intend to write my con- I can’t find my son’s favorite of the ingredients, the inter- popular, why not become a thing on the tooth fairy market. gressman and request a bill salmon pie recipe no matter ested reader is advised to member of Team Kale and Tucking the tooth under my be proposed extending Tooth how hard I look (I must have search in a Thanksgiving eat healthy. I couldn’t even pillow, I went to sleep that Fairy benefits to all senior gotten rid of that three- edition of Bon Appetit maga- guess what food will hit the night with dreams of dollars citizens as one of our inalien- versions-back edition). And zine from three or four years radar screen next, but I hope floating in my head. able rights. The modest cost how many fondue recipes ago. Delish! it’s something that is tasty. The next morning, I awoke could be included in the next have you seen lately? I’m writing for you about By the way, have you tried and immediately raised my national budget by levying a avocado ice cream? I made pillow to gaze upon my re- small tax on each tooth ex- some last summer and it’s, Lots of delightful wines in New Jersey. ward. There was nothing there tracted. There would be no uh, OK. Sorry Alton Brown, but the tooth, not so much as a cost to the average taxpayer, How about a tasting tour? didn’t love it. And I don’t think farthing! and think of the thousands of I’ll prep the Cuisinart ice For a different taste, try Perhaps there was some unemployed tooth fairies who By Linda Bozowski cream maker to try kale ice Chestnut Run Farm in Piles- sort of glitch in the Tooth would now have jobs. It’s a If celebrating “Drink Local cream, even though I do en- grove. Not open to the public Fairy’s computer. I checked win, win situation. Wine Week,” October 9 – 15, joy mangos. for tastings, this winery’s again over the next several I’ll keep you posted on how is on your to-do list, you will So will kale out-punch unique pear wines can be nights, but nothing appeared. this works out. In the mean- find wineries all over New spinach? I think Popeye will purchased by appointment. I canvassed my Rossmoor time, be sure to see your Jersey from which to stick to his old favorite. choose. Most of the winer- friends and colleagues and dentist at least twice a year. ies in our Garden State are small and privately owned, and most produce only a few varieties or blends. Nonetheless, whether you choose to take a tour of the property and facilities, en- joy a tasting, or sign up to make your own vintage, you will find a winery in New Jersey that may sat- isfy your choices. Many of our local wineries are open year-round, while others are more seasonal. The nearly 50 wineries cover the entire state, from Cape May to the hills of Sussex County. Although the climate is fairly consistent throughout the state, the soil has varia- tions that influence the tastes of the grapes used in produc- ing the many varietals, from Merlot to Pinot Grigio. How- ever, some wineries in coastal South Jersey claim that the moderating influence of large bodies of water (the Atlantic Ocean and the Dela- ware Bay) impact the climate so it is more like that of the Bordeaux region of France, and well suited for production of some reds. Some of New Jersey’s wineries produce sparkling wines, which are technically not permitted to be called “Champagne” by international law. Others spe- cialize in one or two blends. Not all of the grapes used in our vintners’ products are grown in New Jersey. Some wineries import grapes that cannot be successfully farmed here. While most of the wineries offer tours and tastings, some offer foods, lodging and party facilities. Most also sell bottled wines and many sell other gift items. Beneduce Vineyards in Pitts- town goes so far as to offer “Group Therapy” happy hour complete with live music. Renault Winery in Egg Har- bor City is New Jersey’s old- est winery, starting with spar- kling wines back in 1870. That location boasts two res- taurants and an on-site hotel. 6 OCTOBER 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

If you’ve got it, flaunt it: effects of stress on our minds and bodies. Emotional intelligence awareness I was tested last month when I went to the DMV to By Myra Danon after the experience. Some renew my driver’s license; the I passed the test. Maybe I stressors that affect us occur instructions specifically stated didn’t get an A plus, but I’m even in the most mundane that I had to deliver myself with pretty sure I got a really good situations. We’re all familiar six points of ID to prove I was grade in the EIA (emotional with expert advice to help us who I was and still am. “No intelligence awareness) deal with those stressful problem,” I thought, “I’ll be in exam. I feel ready to observe situations, usually unex- and out in 20 minutes.” Ha. As this event that occurs during pected and often unfortunate, I planted myself at the back of October, where the emphasis whether asked for or not. a very long line, I knew this is on gaining control of our Listening to music, meditat- was not going to happen. Feel- emotions, experiencing more ing, and surrounding our- ing optimistic, I did a little quick positive ones, and avoiding selves with friends who have math and roughly figured out unnecessary stress that we positive outlooks are among how much time each person feel when our negative emo- the oft repeated ones; the list would need to complete the tions bubble to the surface. It goes on and on. relatively short transaction. It seems scoring well on the IQ I remember reading some was a while later when the test is no longer the goal it words of wisdom from Bill people at the front of the line once was; new research has Gates, whose advice was to, hadn’t moved after 15 minutes elevated the score on the EQ “...refocus on the priority that I understood my mathe- (emotional quotient) to new tasks.” Steve Jobs offered, matical error. I had neglected importance. “Relax and your mind will to figure in an unknown quan- Our bodies react to stress follow.” Jeff Bezos said, tity, like the x factor, which was in varied ways; sweaty “Stress primarily comes from the number of clerks that were palms, racing heartbeat, dry not taking action over some- available to work with each mouth, feelings of helpless- thing that you can have some person. Okay, I now realized ness are only a few. Life is control over.” Meaningful these people had probably stressful even when things advice, but sometimes we been on line about an hour are going relatively smoothly, are in situations over which before I showed up. Still, think- and the way we respond of- we have no control. We have ing positively, I believed some ten determines the outcome to come up with our own so- employees were out to lunch, Email your news to: [email protected] and how we feel during and lutions, while limiting the ill literally, and upon their return, would hasten the movement of the line. When that didn’t hap- pen, I admit I tried to swallow a few extra times to relieve the dryness in my mouth, calmly. I didn’t feel my teeth clench together until a toddler de- cided to test the strength of his vocal cords. This contin- ued until his father released him from the confines of his umbrella stroller and allowed him to walk up and down the rather large room. The child was smiling and chirping contentedly with a look that I read as, “This is what I like to do.” It didn’t take too long before Dad realized (just guessing here), that following a little kid required active watching and walking in a bent over position, so he re- turned him to his previous enclosure, buckled him in, where the bewildered child began screaming anew and continued his plaintive wail, much to the consternation of—well—everyone. The child’s mother, still with pen, paper, and check- book askew, caught on quickly and rereleased him, much to everyone’s delight, where he immediately smiled, giggled, and was so thrilled to have mastered the art of tipsy walking. Alas, in a few nanoseconds, Mom did- n’t last too long either, bend- ing and walking with her tod- dler. We got a bit of relief, until the little tyke was re- turned to his original holding place, where he registered his complaint at even higher decibel levels. After a while his father took him out of the stroller again, perhaps prompted by some disap- proving looks from the folks, and yanked him out so quickly that he grabbed the wrong end, and the kid was held upside down till Dad realized he was eye-to-eye with a pair of tiny sneakers. Being an alert toddler, he registered his displeasure with a sound that could cur- dle milk. It might have cur- (Continued on page 7)

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Awareness The other discoverer of North America (Continued from page 6) By Jean Houvener dled his, if either parent had have been found at L’Anse Erik the Red left Norway thought to bring any, or any- aux Meadows in Newfound- because of some killings he thing else, like water, a toy, land. This site has been re- had done. When he left, he perhaps a dry diaper. For constructed to show the sailed to the recently settled over an hour, more if we’re Norse sod longhouse, the Iceland. In Iceland he also counting the driving time, remains of which were found apparently got in trouble none of these things was in 1960. The site contained with perhaps more killings available. I imagine many various artifacts, including an and left for islands that onlookers were clicking their iron smithy, a forge, rivets, were rumored to lie off a tongues (silently, of course). stone oil lamp, fastening large landmass. At the time One hour and 20 minutes pins, and other items similar the climate there was after I arrived, I was called to in design to other Norse arti- warmer than it is currently, the window where I handed facts. The site has been and it was possible to live over my paperwork. I was dated to 1000 A.D. While on the water and possibly sure that was it, and was older aboriginal sites have raise sheep or cattle in ready to walk out into the been found dating to as early Greenland where he set- sunshine once again. But not as 6000 B.C., none seem to tled. yet. I was told to sit and wait be contemporaneous with His son, Leif Eriksson, on a to have my picture taken. this site. voyage from Norway to What if I was happy with my This was not the land of Greenland was blown off picture of four years ago? forests and vines found on course and eventually dis- Happiness was not the issue; his initial voyage. The settle- covered a land with forests they needed an updated pic- ment was meant as a base and vines, which reminded ture. I sat, I waited, still for further exploration to find him of grapevines. He called calmly, retrieved my license, again the land of forests and the land Vinland. One theory and I was finally able to re- vines. Both the site and the is that perhaps the land he gain some control of my life. sagas indicate this. The set- found was somewhere The only thing I could think tlers tried to sail further down around northern Massachu- to do while waiting for all the the coast, and another possi- setts. Others think the word traffic to clear before I left- ble site of their attempts to is not vines, but meadows, turned my way onto Route move further south has been and that the land was in Can- 130, was to choose when to found at Point Rosée, also in ada. After returning to look at the updated me. I won’t Newfoundland. This recent Greenland, Leif and his fa- look until I want to, I declared discovery is based on the ther Erik mounted expedi- to myself. The next morning study of satellite images by tions to this new land. More after I poured a large mug of archaeologist Sarah Parcak. than once they tried to reach really strong coffee, I removed So far evidence of iron smelt- this new land without suc- the license from its paper clip ing has been found there, a cess. grip. My eyes tell me there is a necessity for Norse long- According to the Icelandic difference between the two boats. Butternuts found at Sagas, Leif finally led an ex- pictures. My mind (still my best the L’Anse aux Meadows site pedition to settle there, which friend) tells me it’s because I’m indicate that the Norsemen arrived successfully. The not smiling in the updated one. did succeed in going further remains of a settlement, pos- Maybe I do deserve an A south, at least to New Bruns- sibly the one in the Sagas, Happy Columbus Day, October 10 plus. (Continued on page 8)

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Hold the butter. Other toppings make popcorn a tasty treat

By Linda Bozowski mately 3600 B.C. Popping kled some Parmesan Microwave, air popper or corn became more accessi- cheese on my microwave cast iron on the stovetop? ble following the invention blend the other night and How do you make your pop- of the steam-powered pop- stored the uneaten portion corn? And what’s your fa- corn maker by Charles Cre- in a food storage container vorite topping? Popcorn is a tors in the 1890s. Cretors for a couple of nights. That tasty snack food and, de- went on to make street- topping didn’t add too many pending on how “decorated” corner carts by the end of calories, salt or fat but gave it is, is actually a healthy the century. Since popcorn just a little extra punch to treat full of fiber with very was very inexpensive, it an already tasty snack. few calories. And although became increasingly popu- One word of caution – the popcorn, lightly salted, does lar. And while farmers American Academy of Pedi- have its own flavor, it can struggled to make ends atrics has recommended be amped up by the addi- meet, some succeeded not serving popcorn to chil- tion of any number of top- through focusing on the ex- dren under age four, since pings. panding popcorn market, it could cause a choking What comes first to my including the Redenbacker hazard. So wait till the mind is loads of melted but- family. grandchildren have left after ter. Not the topping at the Popcorn machines be- their visit before getting out movie theater, but real came a staple in movie the Jolly Time. melted butter. Yum. Of theaters in the late 1930s. course the downsides are Originally viewed as a dis- fat, calories and greasy fin- traction to the big screen, gers. But the taste is so the snack became so popu- What’s your luscious. The faux butter lar with patrons that many topping at the AMC theater theaters jumped on the house is tasty, for sure, but not the bandwagon, since selling same as the real thing. the product was a great fi- worth? Popped corn is not a new nancial success. phenomenon. It has been Although different meth- By Carol De Haan eaten, according to some ods are used to puff up the Probably not as much as historians, since approxi- little kernels, success al- you’d like, but definitely more ways comes down to the than a few years ago. humidity of the kernels Using figures from the Other discoverer themselves. When too website of Rossmoor Sales, moist, as the corn usually is we calculated their average sale price from 2007 through (Continued from page 7) shortly following harvest, wick, Canada, the northern- the corn does not pop well, 2016 for two models: the most extent of butternuts and the kernels are less Penn I and the Maine II. range. The sagas also de- fluffy and more chewy. The Here’s what we found: scribe Thorfinn Karlsefni, unpopped kernels are also who may have had a longer subject to mold when Penn I average closing sojourn in Newfoundland of stored. Too-dry kernels pro- price: three years or more. duce a less satisfying prod- 2007 $196,000 While an abundance of uct as well. A moisture rate 2008 137,700 animal remains indicate the of 14 to 15% by weight is 2009 111,600 area was rich for hunting, considered the optimum 2010 104,700 later the climate became range. 2011 78,500 colder, and the animals So after you’ve chosen 2012 90,000 were forced further south by your product and your 2013 121,000 the harsher winters. While method of preparation, how 2014 121,000 there, the Vikings met fierce will you top your treat? Ra- 2015 125,600 resistance from the native chel Ray produced a list of 2016* 143,000 tribes, whom they called 50 different topping sugges- *through the end of June skraeling possibly for their tions a few years ago, and shorter stature. For what- that list can still be found Maine II average closing ever reason, the Vikings online. Among her sugges- price: retreated from Vinland after tions are garlic salt, brown 2007 $128,000 only a few years. There are butter-lemon, bacon- 2008 100,000 references elsewhere in jalapeno, spicy pork rind, 2009 90,000 Europe to the Norse discov- cinnamon sugar and peanut 2010 76,000 eries, but for the most part, butter. Toppings can be 2011 56,000 they were unknown by savory or sweet or some- 2012 63,100 1492. where in between. I sprin- 2013 65,000 2014 73,300 2015 102,000 2016* 94,200 *through the end of June

Now here’s an interesting point. In 2007, the last good year for sellers, seven of each model were sold, with prices that were generally similar to others in that model. However, as the real es- tate market deteriorated, a greater disparity showed up in the range of closing prices. For example, there might be a difference of $40,000 be- tween the lowest and the highest closing price in one model and in one year. How to account for this? Perhaps, in a down market, buyers drove a harder bar- gain. Perhaps sellers were more motivated to take what- ever they could get. But one thing is for sure: an updated, well-maintained home with good curb appeal will earn a higher price than the same model in lesser condition.

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contained herein may have been prepared independently of the Sound Advice presenting Representative and Norman J. Politziner, CFP® President of NJP Associates are presented for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Meeting with the family for elder care This information is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please planning consult with your Attorney or Accountant prior to acting upon Business managers would use live-in care. It’s also im- any of the information contained never chart a course of ac- portant to determine whether in this correspondence. tion for the future without the parent has a living will or TC 91428(0816)1 gathering all of the necessary other health care directives information, analyzing the that express what kind of pros and cons of different care he or she wants to re- approaches, and meeting ceive. Finances also will be with the main people who an important part of the have a stake in the outcome. equation. Establishing a du- Yet many families approach rable power of attorney for a eldercare issues with a simi- designated person to handle lar lack of foresight. financial matters could be If there is an aging mem- helpful, and you might decide ber of your family who soon that one or more trusts could may need help at home or help protect family assets. perhaps will move into an Federal and state rules cov- eldercare facility of some ering such documents are kind, it’s essential for every- complex, so be sure to con- one to talk about what’s sult with professionals ex- ahead. Consider trying to perienced in this area of the call the appropriate rela- law. tives together for a family How should you con- meeting—and be prepared duct the meeting? Just as to answer some of these for a business meeting, an questions: agenda that you develop Can you meet? Fre- beforehand could help keep quently, inertia will take over the discussion on track. or some family members One of you may want to won’t see the need for a fam- take the lead in creating an ily discussion. It’s difficult to agenda and distributing it find the time with our busy by email to everyone who schedules and other commit- will be there, then revising it ments. What’s more, many to include other family families today are dispersed members’ concerns. around the country and be- What should you do yond. Nevertheless, it’s im- next? Trying to maintain portant to bring everyone good communication with together to work out a plan. everyone is very important, Why should you meet? and even in families that Whether or not specific prob- have not always been har- lems need to be addressed monious, this is one time immediately, a meeting gives when everyone needs to try family members a chance to to come together for the share information and air benefit of the loved one. 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Finally, don’t ex- dren of an elderly parent pect miracle solutions, but do should be involved, and per- involve your financial and haps the grandchildren, too, other advisers in this crucial if they’re old enough to be effort to help this family meaningful participants. De- member. pending on the situation, Norman J. Politziner, CFP, close family friends and pro- a resident of Encore, is a fessional advisers also might Registered Representative be included. There could be and Investment Adviser Rep- value to bringing in a third- resentative of Equity Ser- party caretaker, perhaps a vices Inc. Securities and in- nursing aide or someone vestment advisory services else paid to help the parent, are offered solely by Equity who might contribute insight Services, Member FINRA/ to the discussion. Finally, SIPC, 4401 Starkey Rd., consider whether or not to Roanoke, VA 24018. (540) include the loved one whose 989-4600. future is being discussed. 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: Will the barcode capped spaces which require needs to be placed on the Q reader at the entrance the proper identification, so in front of your refrigerator gates be able to read the the spirit of harmony and that should contain your barcode label in snow or community living, do the right contact information, aller- cold temperatures? thing and be kind to your gies, etc. that would be vital neighbors when parking your to emergency responders. : The barcode reader vehicle. In addition, residents with is an optical device A medical conditions that re- much like the human eye. : Does anyone need to quire outside treatments Just as a person cannot such as, but not limited to, read a sign if it is covered Q know if a resident has special needs? dialysis or chemotherapy, by snow or ice, the reader must register with the Health- cannot read a barcode label : If you have not already care Center prior to a winter that is obscured. This A completed an emer- storm emergency to guaran- means if snow or ice has gency contact list at the Vil- tee access for these appoint- covered the barcode labels lage Center or an Emer- ments. Monroe Township so that you cannot see it, gency/Health Questionnaire has a Special Needs Regis- the reader will not be able for the Healthcare Center, try form intended for individu- to either. Most drivers will we recommend that you als with disabilities. scrape or clean vehicle win- take care of that soon All of these items are im- dows before moving, so it is whether or not you have portant in emergencies and a simple matter to clean off special needs. We also are available in the Village the barcode label as well. have a File for Life folder Center. Now is the time to with a magnet available in register prior to an emer- : Can a vehicle be the Village Center that gency. Q parked anywhere in the Community? : We ask everyone to be A considerate and use Musings and Memories their assigned carport space, By Betty Emmons garage and/or driveway be- fore parking on the street. Parking is a problem in some Leaves and Lives areas in Rossmoor. It would It is fall and the trees are treasures beyond measure be nice if residents would shedding their leaves, and all these possessions, pay attention to where they leaves that will be gathered like the leaves, were being are parking and you must and discarded. How beauti- gathered and would soon be observe the yellow curbs, ful they were from the day gone. crosswalks, fire hydrants and of their budding and are I did not know the lady, but intersections. now going out in a blaze of I want to believe that her life Any vehicle parked in the glory, only to become a was well spent and that she Community must have a cur- lovely memory. weathered the storm of her rent registration, inspection How like the leaves our life like a hearty tree; that she sticker, insurance and be lives should be; to be born gave shelter and comfort to able to be legally driven on and to live giving comfort to all and that now she is ready public roads. Vehicles need all until the autumn of our for her rebirth. to be parked in the direction lives. And, just as we know Yes, life is beautiful if we of traffic. new leaves will come again, love and appreciate one an- If you know of someone we too shall have rebirth. other and not necessarily who is experiencing trouble Just recently I heard of things, so when we finish our walking, let them use the someone going to spend the journey here on earth, we parking space closest to their remaining days of her life in a will, like the autumn leaves, manor before you park there. care facility. Her home re- go out in a blaze of glory, There are no assigned park- flected her life. Good clothes, and only beautiful memories ing spaces, other than handi- fine furniture, trinkets and will remain.

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Rossmoor gardens Bob’s Almanac By Bob Huber (Continued from page 1) they have continued to per- fect the new plant and to Here’s to October States Navy was established. grow it in a greater variety of There’s much more to Oc- October 19, 1781 - British colors. tober than bright blue troops surrendered to the Personnel in local garden weather, colorful foliage, Americans at Yorktown, virtu- centers explained that this is beer guzzling contests and ally ending the Revolutionary the first year that the Sunpa- Halloween. As a matter of War. tiens is widely available in this fact, historically, the 10th October 21, 1879 - Tho- area. Not all of them seemed month of the year has har- mas Edison successfully to be too familiar with it. A few bored some of the most sig- tested the first electric light of the plants I purchased as nificant events that have bulb. Sunpatiens turned out to be shaped our lives. October 24, 1861 - the New Guinea impatiens. Just to mention a few: first transcontinental tele- The great feature of the October 1, 1908 - Henry gram in America was sent Sunpatiens is that it will thrive Ford’s Model T Ford, a uni- from San Francisco to Pres. in shade or sun. It is drought versal car designed for the Abraham Lincoln in Washing- and humidity tolerant and less masses, went on sale for the ton. prone to disease. Its flowers first time, putting America on October 28, 1636 - Har- are large with thick petals, its wheels and opening the door vard University, America’s foliage is waxy and tough and to the development of subur- first institution of higher it has strong sturdy stems. bia. learning was founded in Sunpatiens comes in three October 4, 1957 - the Cambridge, Mass. categories: compact, spread- space age began when the October 29, 1929 - the ing, and vigorous. It can be Russians launched the first stock market crashed trigger- planted in beds or in large satellite into orbit. It was ing the Great Depression. pots, growing up to a height called Sputnik. and width of 24 to 36 inches. October 6, 1927 - the first Rather than leave you with Thankfully, the rabbits do not talking picture, “The Jazz that disturbing recollection, have a taste for Sunpatiens. Singer,” starring Al Jolson, we take a moment to review I am always interested in opened in New York, launch- some of the unusual October how the various flowers get ing America’s long-standing events that may be worthy of their names. This year for the love affair with Hollywood. your attention. Did you know first time I found wallflowers October 8, 1871 - as the that October is: American in one of the local garden legend goes, Mrs. O’Leary’s Cheese Month, Bat Appre- centers. I had not seen them cow kicked over a lantern in ciation Month, Positive Atti- since I was growing up in her barn, igniting the Chicago tude Month, Rhubarb Month, Ireland. As a child I thought fire; however, the tragic Spinach Lovers Month and, that they were aptly named event paved the way for the as if we needed reminding, because they were always rebuilding of one of the Squirrel Awareness Month? planted next to the garden world’s greatest cities. As a matter of fact, Octo- wall. This was out of neces- October 11, 1939 - Albert ber is crammed with special sity I’m sure, since they were Einstein wrote a letter to events and observances. spindly plants and without Pres. Franklin Roosevelt There is something for every- protection the Irish winds warning him of the necessity one, so get out there, enjoy would have destroyed them. of developing the atomic the bright blue weather and They did not do well for me. bomb. participate! They probably need more October 12, 1492 - after a And if it is your job to keep genetic work in order to ad- 33-day voyage, Christopher an eye on the little ones for just to a very warm dry cli- Columbus made his first trick-or-treat this year, make mate. landfall in the new world. sure they are escorted and Impatiens gets its name October 13, 1775 - the safe. After all, this is also from the Latin word for impa- precursor to the United Halloween Safety Month. tient. A little experiment that you can do when the plant goes to seed will tell you why. When the flowers wilt, large seedpods will replace them. Just barely touch a pod and it will explode scat- tering the seeds all over the By Christina Smith Fred and Patricia Marshall, place! If you are an experi- Louis Clark and Janet Sin- 614A Winchester Lane, for- enced gardener who is a bit gleton, 196N Mayflower Way, merly of Spotswood, N.J. optimistic you can save the formerly of Clifton, N.J. Louise Ayres, 145B Provi- seed to plant next year. Un- Margaret Reda, 590C Troy dence Way, formerly of fortunately, the fine healthy Way, formerly of Staten Is- Staten Island, N.Y. plants we put in our beds in land, N.Y. James and Marsha Lasko, spring will not survive the Michael and Theresa 229A Old Nassau Road, for- winter. Not to worry. I feel McGann, 635A Yale Way, merly of East Brunswick, N.J. sure that either the experi- formerly of Kendall Park, N.J. Erin Medlicott, 110C Lowell enced botanists or global Qi Zhongyuan and Zhu Lane, formerly of Red Bank, warming will take care of that Quan Rin, 271B Old Nassau N.J. problem before too long. Rd., formerly of Piscataway, Diane Ignazitto, 526C N.J. Terry Lane, formerly of Fort Marilyn, Jennifer, Darren Atkinson, Wis. Daddario, 352N Old Nassau Thomas Huston, 526C Rd., formerly of Staten Is- Terry Lane, formerly of East land, N.Y. Windsor, N.J. Ann Marie Nanna, 174C Susan Egan, 134A Old Portland Lane, formerly of Nassau Road, formerly of Bound Brook, N.J. Port Orange, Fla.

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lyn. A kid’s memoir… In those days, one or two people at a time could climb By Carol De Haan metal fire escape leading up into Liberty’s upraised arm There were dairy farms in down to the sidewalk. Wooden for the more spectacular view Brooklyn and Queens before water tanks sat atop most from the torch. We didn’t do World War I, when my Dad buildings. Many ancient burial that; too many others stood in and his five brothers were fields were covered with grass line to go up. My Dad might growing up in New York City. and served as neighborhood even have thought it danger- Manhattan was full of three- parks. ous, as it later proved to be. and four-story red brick apart- Streets were paved with The steps down ran parallel ment buildings, each with a cobblestones, not yet blacktop. to the steps up, but were much Kids played stick ball in the easier. It had been a day to middle of Third Avenue be- remember. I loved going cause what immigrant could places with my Dad. afford a motorcar in 1910? On other Sundays, we had Horse-drawn wagons made more adventures in Manhat- deliveries to local stores and tan: weekly slabs of ice to anyone  A trip to the Metropolitan lucky enough to own an ice- Museum of Art on Fifth box. Avenue to see the enormous Any kid with a sheet of cor- Greek statue of The Winged rugated cardboard could hot- Victory of Samothrace, on foot it over to Central Park and loan from The Louvre; spend a gleeful afternoon sled-  Many visits to the awful ding down rock outcroppings smelling Central Park Zoo that had been polished smooth where, in those days, wild by prehistoric glaciers. Man- animals paced in outdoor hattan could be a kid’s delight. cages with concrete floors; Fast forward 25 years to  One afternoon at the tip of Queens: Now married and the island, in a curiously with a little girl, my Dad often round building full of fish made Sunday his Manhattan tanks. The Park Service adventure day. Once he and I eventually sent the New took the subway down to York Aquarium elsewhere South Ferry and got on the and removed the roof, boat to Bedloe’s Island. We restoring the 1808 entered the stone pedestal Southwest Battery (later that supported the massive “Castle Clinton”) to its Statue of Liberty. Inside was a original state as a fortress to pneumatic elevator, an inven- protect the city from British tion after the Civil War, to take warships; visitors from ground level right  Trips to Radio City Music up into the foot of the Statue, Hall to see “Pennies from looming above. Heaven” with Margaret A narrow iron staircase into O’Brien, or “A Guy Named the statue curved upward in a Joe” with Van Johnson; gradual helix with railings on  Another afternoon at the each side. Holding tight, we Natural History Museum, went up one by one. There after which we stood at an were semicircular indentations Eighth Avenue bus stop. every here and there, so that While waiting, Dad grasped any breathless person could a pencil in his fist to show sit and recuperate before con- me how the earth had a tinuing upward. There was no north pole and a south pole, going back down; too many with lines of magnetism people behind you. between the two. The next Eventually we emerged from woman on the bus line darkness onto a floor in the craned her neck over me to Statue’s crown. Looking out listen in on the lecture; one of the many windows in  And, of course, an the crown, we saw tiny boats exhilarating afternoon of in the harbor 300 feet below, sledding on cardboard down as well as Governors island, those glacier-smoothed the tip of Manhattan Island, rocks.

and the coast of nearby Brook- Thanks, Dad. InIn MemoriamMemoriam Leo M. Casper Kathy, six grandchildren, and Leo M. Casper died on eight great-grandchildren. Wednesday September 7. He served in the U.S. Army and Samuel Goldberg was a police officer for the Samuel Goldberg, former Cranford Twp. Police Depart- long-time Rossmoor resident, ment for 25 years. He is sur- died September 7 at age 94. vived by his wife Joann, Sam was the owner of Sam’s daughter, Stephanie Patiero Candy Store in the Bronx and her husband Fred, two and worked for the Ross- stepdaughters and their hus- moor News after his retire- bands, Lori Ann Serpo and ment. Sam was predeceased Daniel, and Lisa Aurelio and by his wife, Gertrude Gold- Vincent, nine grandchildren, berg and his special friend, and two great-granddaughters. Lillian Schatz. He is survived by his children Elaine and Dorothy Vergano Neil Bookman and Joyce and Dorothy Vergano died on Harris Goldberg, his grand- Wednesday September 7. children Jennifer Bookman, She resided in Rossmoor Stacey and Pete Botbyl, since 1994. She was a mem- Randy and Daphne Goldberg ber of the Italian American and Seth and Michelle Gold- Club and was a parishioner berg and great children Pe- of Nativity of Our Lord RC ter, Gavin, Evan, Addison Church. She is survived by and Mia. He is also lovingly her sons, John C. Vergano remembered by many and his wife Maureen, and nieces, nephews, friends and Peter Vergano and his wife extended family.

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From the Mayor

By Gerald W. Tamburro, Mayor of Monroe Township

Library and Bookmobile The Library is often re- the library services through ship Library. Passes are ferred as the “Crown Jewel” the webpage. available for the Academy of of Monroe Township. With There are book returns at Natural Sciences, Battleship over 1,400 visitors a day, it is the Community Center and a New Jersey, Frick Collection, a very busy and desirable new one recently placed out- Grounds for Sculpture, Gug- destination within our Town- side the Senior Center. Resi- genheim Museum, Intrepid ship. dents may include dropping Sea, Air and Space Museum, Very recently we devoted a off their materials as they Jenkinson’s Aquarium, and segment of the Mayor Tam- travel about the Township. much more. Reservations for burro Show on Channel 28 to Furthermore, the Library the passes are done at the video an in-person walk offers its patrons free mu- circulation desk. through the Library. Library seum passes thanks to a The residents of Monroe Director Irene Goldberg and I program sponsored by the Township are very proud of stopped at various locations Friends of the Monroe Town- our “top-shelf” Library. within the Library, talking to staff and ending at the drive- thru window. It was very in- formative. I was impressed with the extent of one-on-one help that staff members offer resi- dents with their technology devices, as well as the vari- ety of art work regularly dis- played in the Gallery. I was advised that the library has partnered with the Women’s Club of Stonebridge and the Community Center to offer homework help to our young people at the Community Center after school several days a week. In a 43 sq. mile commu- nity, the Library cannot fully serve the residents without going out to those for whom it is difficult to come into the building. To that end, the Library offers a diverse number of outreach services. The Book- mobile (a new vehicle pur- chased a year ago) carries books, media, and serves as a wireless hotspot, traveling over the entire community. It can be seen at annual Mu- nicipal events such as Na- tional Night Out, the Green Fair and Octoberfest. Over 2,500 books are circulated each month to over 400 resi- dents from the Bookmobile. Other outreach services include homebound delivery for those who need door to door service, lobby stops for the Senior Communities, and books by mail. The webpage provides access to all kinds of on-line services. With a library card there is no “closed” sign on

Thank you I want to thank all my friends and neighbors for their cards, phone calls, visits and prayers since the time of my accident. Janet Geng

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Rossmoor residents get a “Lift” By Dan McOlvin

First to go up, Shawn is assisted by our com- mercial-rated glider pi- lot, Mike, in safely se- curing his seatbelt. Mike gives a quick orientation on the flight controls before take-off. Once Shawn and Mike are set in the glider, the pilot in the tow plane begins to take off with the glider in tow.

With a thumbs up from the ground crew, a wag of the rudder from the tow plane, and a reply rudder wag from our glider indicating that we were ready, our adventure was up … up … and away! Shawn Cavanaugh of Mutual 3 and Dan McOlvin of Mutual 16 recently visited Jersey Ridge Soaring, located at the Blairstown Airport near the Delaware Water Gap, for one of the ultimate outdoor adventures. Shawn and Dan get a close-up look at one of the tow planes while waiting for their turn to fly.

On Shawn’s return to earth, Dan was next to fly. Again, our pilot, Mike, made sure everything was safe and we We are now soaring, almost like a were ready to go. With a gentle tug, the tow plane pilot begins our take-off and then climbs with both men in tow. hawk, and the only sound is the gentle Once we reach our desired altitude of 3,500 feet, our glider pilot Mike tells me to pull the red ball in front of me. passing of air over the wings of our This releases the tow rope and we glide free. The tow plane then makes a sharp dive down and to the left, clearing glider … peaceful and beautiful. the sky for our glide.

But like all good things, this adventure comes to an end after about 30 minutes aloft. Mike tells me we are heading home. Here’s a smile of pure joy as Mike lines us up on our final approach to the landing strip and brings us safely back to earth.

And so ends another great adventure for Shawn and Dan.

For more information on soaring or to schedule your own flight, go to www.jerseyridgesoaring.com

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This month in pictures Photos by Joe Conti and Walter Gryskiewicz

Bocce

Above and below: Bocce Championship

Kiwanis past presidents thank you! Alyce Owens officially ends the final Kiwanis meeting. The Jazz Quintet Concert

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard winners!

Shuffling along!

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Clubs and Organizations

Bonnie Leibowitz, left, honors Cathy Okerson, Alyce Owens, Ruth Mullen, John and Maureen Vergano at Food Pantry Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Kiwanis honored for founding Food Pantry, asks for continued support By Alyce Owens may not know the faces of for the years that you have At a Volunteer Appreciation those whom you have helped, supported the Food Pantry, Luncheon held at the Monroe you understand that you made but those words come with Township Senior Center, Bon- their lives better because of much love and gratitude.” nie Leibowitz, director of the your love, compassion and In accepting the plaque and Office of Senior Services, hon- generosity over the many honor, Alyce Owens advised ored the many people who years. You are responsible for the attendees that the Kiwanis have worked untiringly as vol- starting this endeavor and will Club will no longer function as unteers at the Kiwanis/Monroe always have the very special a Rossmoor organization, but Township Food Pantry. Spe- distinction of being the Foun- be expanded to become The cial recognition went to John ders of the Kiwanis Food Pan- Kiwanis Club of Greater Mon- and Maureen Vergano, Ruth try in Monroe – an honor that I roe Township. It is, however, Mullen, and Cathy Okerson for hope you will always hold dear our hope that Rossmoor resi- their dedication and excep- to your hearts! dents and organizations will tional service over the years. “Even today, there still are continue to support the Food It was also an opportunity people – seniors, large fami- Pantry as they have so gener- for Leibowitz to add her voice lies trying to make ends meet, ously in the past. Contributions to the many others in praise unemployed or chronically ill are still needed and checks and thanks to the Kiwanis parents — who reach out for can be made payable to Club of Rossmoor for their assistance, and need the help “Friends of the Senior Center, enormous contribution to the that the Food Pantry offers. marked ‘Food Pantry’ on the township by founding and The Monroe Township Food memo line, and sent directly to supporting the Kiwanis Food Pantry will continue to offer Bonnie Leibowitz, Friends of Pantry in Monroe for the past support and commitment to the Senior Center, 12 Halsey 24 years. In presenting a help those who are faced with Reed Road, Monroe Town- plaque and flowers to Alyce life’s challenges. ‘Thank You’ ship, NJ 08831. God bless you Owens, Kiwanis president, may not be adequate enough all. Leibowitz had this to say: “As Founders of the Kiwanis Food Pantry, you have ex- Emerald Society’s activities celled in your commitment to By Joan Avery ciety had made that trip helping make our community a President Dan Jolly an- many years ago and had wonderful place in which to nounced that everyone who fond memories of Niagara live. Your caring has ensured went on the trip to Niagara Falls, which made this trip that many of our residents had Falls the first week of Sep- very special. food on their table and support tember had a fantastic time. The annual Emerald Soci- during the times that they suf- This trip was for four days ety picnic, which was held in fered from life’s difficulties. It is and three nights. Some the Ballroom and Terrace on our hope that although you members of the Emerald So- September 17 from 5 to 8 p.m., was also a great suc- cess. There was music and everyone had terrific selec- tions of hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage and peppers, salads, and much more. This event is always well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. There will be a wonderful comedian/singer from Phila- delphia at the October 26 meeting. Please attend the meeting and enjoy the enter- tainment and the refresh- ments. Please mark your calendars for the Christmas Show in Lan- caster, Pa. at the American Music Theater for December 6. Dinner will be at the Good and Plenty Restaurant. There will be a stop at the Kitchen Kettle Village for a snack and shopping for Amish crafts. The bus leaves poolside at 10 a.m. There is presently a waiting list for this event. In addition, the Emerald So- ciety Christmas Party will take place on December 10. See you at the October 26 meeting.

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Annual picnic crowd. Thanks to Bob Macchiarola for another successful picnic!

Italian American Club news

By Tony Cardello October 8 from 5:30 to 9: on October 26. The picnic in the Ballroom 30 p.m. with a sit-down din- The executive committee on September 10, catered by ner and music by JBE En- has agreed to donate $300 to City Streets, was a huge suc- tertainment. both the earthquake victims cess with 110 people in at- There will not be a mem- in Italy and the Louisiana tendance. bership meeting in Octo- Flood Relief Fund. The annual Columbus ber due to the Columbus Bingo will be held in the Day party will take place in Day party on October 8 Ballroom on October 14 the Ballroom on Saturday and the volunteer dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.

Out with the old, in with the new By Diane England and on Friday, November 4 in you’re able to do both, that’s No, it’s not time for the the same room from 9 a.m. to better yet. Of course, we New Year yet, although it will 1 p.m. Do you have some need those donations of mer- likely be here quicker than great things at your manor but, chandise to have something most of us can currently for one reason or another, to sell. And by shopping, you imagine. Actually, today we you’ll be unable to deliver make certain we’ll have the want to talk about the them to the Clubhouse? dollars needed to provide Women’s Guild Bazaar. After Someone will be willing to scholarships next spring to all, this is your annual oppor- come by and collect them as some deserving college- tunity to rid your manor of long as the merchandise is not bound Monroe Township things that are no longer of too heavy and large. So, furni- High School seniors. Further- use to you but might be just ture will not be accepted, nor more, if things don’t sell, lo- the thing someone else will old appliances, electronics cal charities collect them and needs. And it’s also a great and other things that we know ensure they benefit some of opportunity to shop for things won’t sell and charities will not our state’s less fortunate you might need for your want, either. But if you have residents. place, or perhaps to give to saleable items, call Bazaar I told you about the bazaar another. chairperson Paulette Mascia in some detail in last month’s Okay, these things might (609-860-1183) on Wednes- Rossmoor News. So, con- not actually be new, though day, November 2 to arrange sider this as more of a re- they could be. However, for a pick-up the next day, or minder—including calling they’ll be new to the pur- on Thursday, November 3. friends and family who might chaser. That said, let me stress that like some of the things we’ll The actual sales event takes this is for people truly incapa- likely have to offer for typi- place on Saturday, November ble of getting their donations to cally outstanding prices. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Clubhouse. We do not Do you have these dates throughout much of the first have an adequate number of and times on your calendar floor of the Clubhouse. If you volunteers and vehicles to do now? Terrific. And now we’re wish to make donations, they’ll this for everyone. looking forward to seeing be collected in the Hawthorne Again, we love both people you, your family members, Room on Thursday, Novem- who donate goods as well as and your friends. And with ber 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., those who purchase them. If the event ending at 2 p.m., you’ll still have time to go for a late lunch. Yes, make a day of it. You’ll have done 75 Years of Wireless Espionage and something good with all your Cyber Security Wars buying.

By Alec Aylat Residents with sleeping The October 17 Computer difficulties will be used to Club monthly meeting in the sleepless nights anyway. Gallery at 10 a.m. will star Others may decide not to Professor Joe Jesson who attend. Up to you. The com- will take us through govern- puter club and Prof. Jesson ment(s) and hacker wire- cannot be held responsible. less penetration, starting in Joe is currently Chief 1941 through current Technology Officer for As- events in 2016. surenet and for Able De- A security revolution took vices, CEO for RFSigint place in 2012 enabling most Corp., and Visiting Professor wireless devices - cell- at The College of New Jer- phones, garage doors, sey. He has 25 years in wire- automotive door locks, air- less engineering and Cyber planes, computers, satel- Intelligence, and has de- lites and more to be com- signed and deployed large- promised, or hacked. Jes- scale telematics and IoT son gave this speech to technology. engineering professors and For those residents who industry leaders where he may need a stiff coffee in was told many would not be advance, come at 9:30. able to sleep that night! 18 OCTOBER 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Geoff Gallante Jazz Quintet provides a jam session to remember By Gene Horan On Sunday afternoon, Au- gust 21, over a hundred jazz- Popular marimba-piano duo returns to play “Classics to lovers filled the Meeting House for a jam-session Ragtime” extraordinaire. Led by 15-year-old Geoff way shows, having played on Weil Recital Hall, Tim Page Gallante, trumpet, cornet and the national tours of “Les of The New York Times flugelhorn player who has Miserables” (1750 perform- wrote that “Mr. Uhlig…proved been wowing audiences since ances), “Edward Scissor- a Mozartean of poise and he was four years old, the Geoff Gallante, Trumpeter hands,” “My Fair Lady,” and elegance.” quintet played and improvised “Mary Poppins.” He com- Jeffrey has performed with on many of the great jazz cliffe Gordon and Christian pleted a nine-month national many outstanding singers tunes from the American McBride. tour with “The Gershwin’s and instrumentalists and has Songbook, like “It Had to be Julius Rodriquez, just 17 Porgy and Bess.” had a longtime collaboration You.” years old, will begin studies From 1994 to 1998, Mark with Metropolitan Opera Geoff performed here last as a jazz pianist at the Juil- was a member of “The Presi- Mezzo Soprano Barbara year and many of us were liard School of Music in the dent’s Own” United States Dever. already familiar with his ex- fall. He has studied with Marine Band. He played fre- He holds a Master of Music ceptional talent. He has many outstanding musi- quently at the White House, Jeffrey Uhlig degree from West Chester played on prominent stages cians and teachers and has was on three national University. and alongside distinguished garnered recognition at tours,and was active in the By Gene Horan The concert will be held in artists all across the country. many competitions. This is a return engage- band’s Chamber Recital Pro- the Meeting House at 7:30 Very talented quintet Steve Varner works, ment for marimbist Mark gram Series. p.m. on Friday, October 7. In addition to Geoff, play- tours, and records on both O’Kain and pianist Jeffrey A graduate of the Univer- Tickets for non-subscribers ers for this very talented acoustic and electric bass. Uhlig. Their previous appear- sity of Tennessee with a are $15 at the door. quintet included Harry Allen He has performed with jazz ance here delighted the Bachelor of Music degree, he on tenor saxophone; Robin greats like Pat Martino, Phil Rossmoor audience, with earned a Masters of Music Boytas, drums; Julius Woods, Ernie Watts, and many requests for a repeat from Southern Methodist Uni- Rodriquez, piano; and Steve Billy Hart. performance. versity. Varner, bass. Two generations If you are not familiar with Jeffrey Uhlig, well-known Harry Allen has performed “I think everyone was im- the pleasing sound of such a to Rossmoor audiences at jazz festivals and clubs pressed with the fact the combo, now is your chance from previous performances worldwide and with top artists band had three young musi- to hear it. The marimba in here, has appeared as col- like Rosemary Clooney, Ray cians, Geoff, age 15, Julius, some ways resembles a xy- laborative pianist in many Brown, Hank Jones, and 17, and Robin, in his early lophone but is of African ori- concerts in America. Some Bucky Pizzarelli. 20s, playing with two elder gin and has its own special of his notable performances Young Robin Boytas was statesmen of the jazz world sound. have been at The Phillips selected to be one of the like Harry and Steve,” noted Mark O’Kain has been a Collection in Washington, two drummers in the pres- Rossmoorite Toby Del member of the Ocean City D.C., and at Weill Recital tigious 2010 Grammy High Giudice, himself a clarinet Pops in New Jersey since Hall at Carnegie Hall in School Jazz Ensembles and saxophone player. 1998. For more than a dec- New York. Marimbist - Mark O'Kain and he has shared the “Geoff seems to have a real ade Mark has been busy After a performance at stage with jazz greats Wy- (Continued on page 19) working with touring Broad-

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take advantage of the wonder- Players Pastimes Jazz Quintet ful concerts we arrange right By Sue Archambault here at Rossmoor.” P l e a s e (Continued from page 18) Faith Knabe has suc- feeling for the time-honored read the ceeded Lucy as president of article on the standards —- an old soul in a RMA. In addition to Faith and young body.” front page of Lucy, members include Sec- this paper Great year for the RMA retary Mary Ellen Mertz, “The Rossmoor Music Asso- before reading any further. Treasurer Paula Richardson, That first editorial will inform ciation (RMA) 2015-2016 sea- Toby Del Giudice, Carol son has ended a great year you about the play “It’s News George, Gene Horan, and to Us,” which the Rossmoor with two of its best concerts Peggy Mankey. ever: jazz with Geoff Gallante, Players will perform at the end Bulletin: The Music Asso- of the month. The three per- and classical piano with virtu- ciation is pleased to an- oso Steven Linn -- top per- formances will be on Thurs- nounce that the Geoff Gal- day, October 20, and Friday, formers in every respect,” re- lante Jazz Band will return to marked Lucy Poulin, immedi- October 21, at 7 p.m., and Rossmoor on Sunday, Au- Saturday October 22, at 2 p.m. ate past president of the Asso- gust 20, 2017, at 3 p.m. ciation. “I urge residents to The price of tickets will be $7 Mark your calendars. in advance or $9 at the door. Tickets can be bought on Thursday, October 13, Friday, October 14, Monday, October 17, Tuesday, October 18, and Wednesday, October 19, in the Red Room from 1 to 3 p.m. In addition, Sal’s will have tickets for sale from Thursday, October 13, through Saturday, October 22, at a cost of $7 a ticket. The Players monthly meet- ing will occur on Monday, Oc- tober 31 in the form of a Hal- loween Party. Costumes are optional, and prizes will be awarded to those who dare to dress for the occasion. Mem- bers and guests are invited to From left are Harry Allen, Sax; Steve Varner, Bass; Julius join us in the Gallery at 7 p.m. Rodriguez, Piano; Geoff Gallante, Trumpet; and Robin for a fun party including music Boytas, Drums. and refreshments.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas: An Andy Car- penter Mystery by David Rosenfelt By Irene Poulin Chaos: A Scarpetta Andy’s long-time friend This Was a Man by Jeffrey Novel by Patricia Cornwall Martha “Pups” Boyer takes in Archer Odd that 26-year old Elisa stray puppies that the local A lot of stuff happens in Vandersteel seems to have dog rescue center can’t han- this seventh and final volume been killed by lightning riding dle and finds good homes for of Archer’s “Clifton Chroni- her bike along the Charles them. One of Pups’ cles,” starting with a gunshot, River one starlit night. Soon neighbors reports Pups to but who fires and who’s tar- thereafter Dr. Kay Scarpetta the city for having more than geted is anyone’s guess. starts receiving creepy po- the legal number of pets in ems about the case. her home. Andy happily No Man’s Land by David takes on Pups’ case. Baldacci Turbo Twenty-three: A Military investigator John Stephanie Plum Novel by Two by Two by Nicholas Puller must revisit his Janet Evanovich Sparks mother’s disappearance 30 Speed is the name of the Everything is going well years ago because someone game as Stephanie Plum for 32-year old advertising has alleged that his father, returns in Turbo Twenty- executive Russell Green, now suffering from dementia three, the thrilling fast-paced who loves his wife, his in a V.A. hospital, may have new adventure. daughter, and their big done away with his wife. Charlotte, N.C., home. Triple Crown by Felix Then, in quick succession, Night School: A Jack Francis he loses both wife and job Reacher Novel by Lee Child British Horseracing Author- and finds himself raising his In this 1966-set prequel, ity investigator Jeff Hinkley daughter on his own. we revisit Reacher’s army heads to the Kentucky Derby days, though he’s not in uni- at the behest of the U.S. Library Hours: form. The narrative opens, Federal Anti-Corruption in Monday thru Friday “in the morning they gave Sports Agency to dig up a 10 a.m. to noon Reacher a medal, and in the mole slipping information to 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. afternoon they sent him back those being investigated. Library closed Saturdays to school.”

Become inspired by wildlife and nature photography By Diane England Whether you have or have the outdoors, snapping pic- Do you believe that ties to not ever felt yourself opening tures of animals and nature the land provide spiritual sus- up to nature in a way that during his childhood years, tenance? Some would say you came to experience feel- after this experience he this is indeed so. However, ings of compassion and love chose to focus on exploring even if you don’t believe this, for this earth and the natural the beauty of this world— have you ever seen a photo- things that inhabit it, you whether it was through pho- graph of wildlife or nature should enjoy attending the tographing a colorful bird, a that took your breath away? program Photographing Wild- majestic animal, an interest- And at that point, did you life and Nature. Resident ing face, or the early-morning think that perhaps perfection Walter Marz will be present- mist in a field. in nature exceeds anything ing this talk for the Women’s This photographer cannot humans can create? Guild on Thursday, October always tell why he might 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ball- have been inspired to take room. Everyone is invited. one particular shot as op- Players mount new Unfortunately, Marz has posed to another. But as he musical comedy seen ugliness in this world as states on his website, well as the beauty it can offer www.photosfromMarz.com, (Continued from page 1) us. He was a Marine in World sometimes he sensed that town become famous over- War II. However, perhaps God was telling him, “Take night. But panic amongst the because he’d learned to love (Continued on page 21) staff ensues when the editor- in-chief decides to return from vacation 10 days earlier Halloween costume dance party than planned. And thereby hangs a tale filled with much By Judy Perkus Please leave your $14 per music and laughter. You Join the Dance Club for a member/$16 per guest check won’t want to miss it. fun night of all types of danc- made out to the Rossmoor “It’s News to Us” will run ing to the music of DJ Bobby Dance Club in an envelope in for three performances on Picone. We’ll be in the Ball- the Dance Club folder in the Thursday and Friday, Octo- room on Saturday, October E&R Office or mail it to Presi- ber 20 and 21, at 7 p.m., and 29 at 6:30 p.m. There will be dent Armen DeVivo at 449B Saturday, October 22, at 2 prizes for the best costume. Roxbury Lane. Reservation p.m. in the Meeting House. Menu: Choice of sandwich deadline is October 22. (roast beef, Italian, turkey, or All Rossmoorites are in- tuna) vited and new members are Plus cole slaw, potato and always welcome. macaroni salads AND soda, Call Armen at for 655-2175 coffee, tea, snacks, cakes more information. and cookies

Halloween Costume Dance Party Saturday, October 29 @ 6:30 p.m.

Name: ______Sandwich Choice : ______Name: ______Choice of: ______Please send your sandwich choices AND $14 per mem- ber/$16 per non-member checks to: ROSSMOOR DANCE CLUB c/o Armen DeVivo, 449B Roxbury Lane, or leave your envelope in the E&R (Dance Club) folder by October 22 For more information, call President Armen DeVivo at 609-655-2175

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The New Jersey Club news Democratic By Eileen Parker Kean University. Club: a look The New Jersey Club will There are still a few seats meet in the Ballroom on Fri- available, and it will be an ahead … day, October 28 at 1:30 p.m. educational and meaningful By Susan Kostbar Al Parker will present “The experience – plus a delightful There are some exciting Story behind the New Jersey lunch. Call Ruth Klein at 655- events for the remainder of Quarter.” It’s amazing how 8755 if you are interested in the year and we invite you to many facts can be learned joining us. attend. Coming up on Octo- about the state we live in just A reminder to our mem- ber 18 is the Annual Bagel by looking at a tiny coin! bers and friends, who are Rally bringing together local All are welcome, and re- planning to be part of the candidates prior to this year’s freshments will be served. Kean University excursion: big Election Day. Join us the A final reminder about our please be at poolside by 10 morning of October 18, from special bus trip on Tuesday, a.m., the morning of Friday, 9:30-11 a.m, in the Ballroom. October 18, to Liberty Hall, October 18. Bagels and coffee will be served. All are welcome! travel in his photography. An Be sure to plan for the Become inspired avid fisherman and hunter Holiday gathering and Silent since his youth, he now Auction on December 13 (Continued from page 20) hunts only with a camera. from 7-9 p.m. in the Gallery. the picture, already.” His travels, photo safaris This fun holiday event will Yes, for some people, ties and assignments, have en- include wine, appetizers, mu- to the land provide spiritual able him to see and photo- sic, and a wonderful silent sustenance. Come and meet graph 20 states plus Alaska auction where you will find one person for whom this as well as areas of China, unique gifts and a variety of would appear to be the case. Galapagos, Ecuador, Peru- themed baskets of treasures. But even if you find such a vian Amazon, Ireland, Mex- This is our last fundraiser for thought unimaginable, come ico, East Africa, and some of the year, so please join us for and enjoy some beautiful Europe. some holiday fun! Tickets are photographs. After all, Marz He is a World War II Ma- $8 per person and will in- has shot pictures in places rine veteran, holds a com- clude a door prize raffle. The many of us have not been to, mercial pilot’s license, and is Gallery holds a maximum of including East Africa, Ecua- a graduate of Rutgers (took 9 50 people comfortably, so be dor, Peru, the Galapagos years at night). He has au- sure to reserve your tickets Islands, and China. Even if thored one book, “PHOTOS now before they run out. Call you see some familiar places FROM MARZ” Catherine at (205) 821-1209. in the States or Europe, you Walt Marz - Nature, Wild- And, of course, the De- might be inclined to see them life and Travel Photogra- mocratic Club reminds you in a new way. That said, pher … don’t forget to vote on No- though, don’t take my word When I was a kid with my vember 8! Every Democratic for it. Come and allow your- first box camera, I would take vote counts! self to be inspired by wildlife pictures of whatever “turned and nature as perhaps you me on”. Usually it was an never have been, and after- animal, a bird, or something The deadline for wards, share your reactions in the natural world. Now, The Rossmoor News with fellow attendees over unless I’m on assignment, I tasty refreshments. is the 7th of still take these same types of Marz combines his love of every month. (Continued on page 23) the outdoors with his love of

Focus on: Groups and Clubs The Crafters

(Continued from page 1) ers with their creations. For all, the objective is to sell what they have made. Stop in and see what they have for sale and also con- sider whether you would like to join them. It is a fun group that shares their knowledge and their supplies. If you have any questions, call Joan DiPaolo for more infor- Craft Club’s wares on display mation.

Craft Club members, from left, are Phyllis Palfy, Joan Di- Paolo, Leah Kinnear, Jane Praskach. The Crafters are selling wreaths and other spring decorations every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Craft Room of the Clubhouse. 22 OCTOBER 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

small children to senior adults. Pickleball It is exercise that becomes By Dale Ralston exciting, energizing, therapeu- SPORTS Approximately a year and tic, and just plain fun. half ago I joined the game of Today, middle schools, high pickleball. So, what is pickle- schools and some colleges ball? It’s the number one rag- are building pickleball courts. It ing sport in the country right might become the number one now. It’s everywhere and sport in coming years, be- growing constantly. It’s a sport cause the kids are catching compiled from tennis, badmin- on. ton, racquet ball, etc., but one How did pickleball come of a kind, and one of its own, about? It didn’t start in the Vil- and all in one game. lages in Florida, as most peo- The game is played with a ple are saying, although, I be- small hand paddle and a lieve, the seniors in the Vil- whiffle ball. A winning score is lages of Florida did get it off to to 11 points, playing for fun a good start. It didn’t originate with a two-point lead. Competi- in Utah, which I’ve heard be- tion tournaments are played to fore. It all started in a backyard 15 points with a two-point lead driveway area of a small town to win the game or as directed in Bainbridge Island, Wash., by the tournament rules. As back in 1965. It all started with with any game there are rules three dads coming home from and regulations. playing golf one day to find Pickleball can be played in their kids bored and restless. single matches or in teams: Like all summer vacations, the doubles, female to female, kids are out of school with nothing to do. The dads The “Pot Luck” Tournament Players 2016 male to male, or mixed dou- bles, male and female compe- wanted to create a game that tition, by all age groups, from would keep their kids busy throughout the summer. Sur- prisingly, this game kept the Ladies’ 18-hole league’s end-of- dads busy as well. How did pickleball get its summer tournaments name? The Pritchard family, one of the original inventors, had twin cockapoo pups, Lulu and Pickles. The pup Pickles always chased the ball so it was named for him. In 1972 pickleball was officially incor- porated. Pickleball came to Ross- moor through Frank Nobile of Mutual 6, who introduced the

game after a visit to the Vil- lages in Florida. He advocated building pickleball courts here, which are open to any resi- dent, from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m., seven days a week. Frank Nobile and his wife Yvonne, both silver and gold medal winners, have intro- duced competitions. Some of our best players represent And the winners are, from left, Arlene McBride, Joan Mes- Rossmoor in the annual Mon- sick, Janet Decker, Carolyn Meyer, Sue Peterson, and Pat roe Township Mayor’s Cup Crowley. Tournament in the Township Recreation Center. In the win- By Arlene McBride top players. Club Champion, ter months, anyone can play in On Aug. 9, “Low Gross/ Carolyn Meyer; Runner-up, the Recreation Center in avail- Low Net” tournament was Janet Decker. It was a very able time slots. held. First Place low gross, close match all the way. This past July, Warren and nd Carolyn Meyer; 2 place, Pat Good work girls, it wasn’t Robin Kelly put together a Pot Mueller. First place low net, easy under all that pressure. Luck Tournament, in which nd Carol Faraci; 2 place, Joan Congratulations to all the player’s names were drawn for Semen. above winners! teams. No one knew who their On Aug. 16 and 23, the Our ladies league season partner would be. Some were two-week Club Champion- will end on October 11. Sorry great players, some not, but it st ship was held. Flight “B” 1 to see it end. Although the was fun. nd place, Arlene McBride; 2 season is winding down, Rossmoor’s pickleball play- place, Joan Messick. Flight there are still a lot of nice fall ers play the game with all who st “C” 1 place, Pat Crowley; weather days ahead. show up on the court, new or nd 2 place, Sue Petersen. To all those snowbirds who advanced players, we’re all On Aug. 27, match play leave early, enjoy your win- family; we all have a wonderful was held between the two ter. time. The advanced teach the beginners and so on. Great time, great people, great fun. Laughter is the heart of a good life and pickleball brings lots of laughter. A Friday Night Social, put together by Tommy Croake, brings the players to social hour at the Clubhouse or a restaurant. We talk over the games played or our families or just get to know one an- other. We laugh, drink, and go home happy. Be sure to watch for our Fall Tournament in October. Sign up to play, or just come out and cheer. Win or lose, it’s an experience at any age, and at Jeanne Ruby and Catherine Hurley, former players with our age it’s an accomplish- the 9-holers, at the member guest luncheon ment.

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Become inspired

(Continued from page 21) pictures. EYES ON YOU: Making eye “connections” with is my favorite type of wildlife pho- tography. Like with people, it’ that sense of looking into the Windows of the Soul. WILDLIFE: Animal life of all sorts. BIRDS: A favorite subject anytime, anyplace. NATURE: Sunrises, sun- sets, storms, fogs, mists, along with those meditative moments of “watching the waves roll in”. PATHWAYS is a subset of this. Croquet Club Halloween costume players TRAVEL: Adventure, places, landscapes. PEOPLE is a subset of this. Croquet Club Events MACRO WORLD: Tele- photos, closeups, of the By M. Vail 11:30 a.m. for cocktails. day, Tuesday, and Friday late The annual meeting and plants and the little things in The game of Six Wicket is afternoon. Due to the weather Nature, insects, etc. luncheon takes place today, scheduled for Tuesdays at 5 and seasonal changes, the Saturday, October 1, at GODS WORLD: There are p.m. Members interested in times for Golf Croquet play will times when I don’t know why noon. in the Clubhouse Ball- playing show up 15 minutes be posted on the court shed room. Social Chair Gail a certain scene “grabs me”. early. Play is followed by din- bulletin board. Sometimes I think it is just McCarthy has arranged for a ner out for members who are Residents are invited to join fine repast for the occasion. God telling me to “take the interested. in and try out the game during picture, already!” The Halloween Costume President Sidna Mitchell the scheduled times of play. Play takes place on Monday, and Greensward Ken North- (Continued on page 25) October 31, at 4 p.m. on the rop presented the trophy for court. Members will play golf Kooky Kroquet to Rowland croquet in costume for this Tudor at the BBQ in the Dog- Golf”…the other fun event as shown in the wood Room following the photo above. game. Kudos to all the mem- 4-letter word The Annual Holiday Lunch- bers who braved the heat By Terre Martin eon festivities, arranged by and participated in playing on The nine-holers have a Gail, will be celebrated on a hot and humid August day. new club champion after a Wednesday, December 14, Players were rewarded with toughly contested two-week at noon at the Cranbury Inn westerly breezes, albeit tournament. If the name in Cranbury, N.J. Members warm, and a shady court. looks familiar, just check the are requested to come at Golf croquet is played Sun- by-line. This has been a fun season with lots of encour- agement from seasoned players. A little coaching from an enthusiastic husband and a clinic with our pro Ted Servis helps a bit too. It also helps to hit the greens in Florida during the winter. Our season officially closes on October 11, but there has been plenty of great golf since the last article. As we all go in different directions for the winter season, let’s 2016 Bocce champions, from left, Maureen Abano, Terre mark our calendars and get Martin, Pat Puglia, Helen Reho and Captain Al Longo. back on the course next Jeanine Pizzuto was absent. April. Remember that there will be a luncheon in the Gal- lery after the Step Away Scramble on closing day, and a 10:30 a.m. general membership meeting in the Cedar Room on October 18. Thanks to Doris Herron for some great golf quotes. Here’s one that I’m sure we’ve all thought if not said. “I didn’t miss the putt. I made the putt. The ball missed the hole!” Results in August and September: Step Away Scramble: 1. Bocce runner ups, from left, Carol La Rosa, Karen Sei- Grace Hammesfahr, Doris den, Captain Maggie Johnsen, Marge Hayden Walker, and Herron, Marjorie Heyman, John Vergano. Janice Reeber 2. Muriel Cal- vanelli, Joyce Cassidy, Marie Eppinger, Joan Gabriello; Member/Member: 1. Grace Hammesfahr, Alice Owens; 2.Paula Richardson, Tori Meiselbach; 3. Doris Heron, Marie Bills; Club Championship: 1. Terre Martin; 2. Marjorie Heyman. If you’d like to learn more about our group, please con- tact Membership chair, Mary Shine (609-655-4518) or President Marie Bills (609- Enjoying the game 655-1912).

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Religious Organizations An adoptee meets some of her birth family By Dierdre Thomson centages of Italy, Finland, and never opened – except for I was born in Sangerfield, Greece. Shortly after that infor- medical inquiry. For medical Italian-American Club hosts Mass N.Y., February 14, 1938. I mation, I was connected to a inquiry only, a lawyer chosen grew up in Utica, and New first cousin. Unfortunately, she by the court can check the on Thursday, October 13 Hartford, N. Y., married, and had died, but it was her daugh- records, and if there is medical By Gene Horan had four children. I was a late ter, Cindy, who had sent in her information, only that informa- The monthly Mass of the Catholic Society will be held in the bloomer on going to college, DNA. Cindy and I made con- tion can be passed on. Noth- Meeting House at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. The celebrant will and then continued through nection via the Internet, and ing else. There is frustration, be Father Paulo Fedrigoni, Superior of the Consolata Fathers. Seminary and a year’s Chap- then by phone, and finally face but there also is the excite- The Mass is hosted by the Italian-American Club in memory laincy Residency at Commu- -to-face. ment of finding out little tidbits, of deceased members of the Club. Refreshments and fellow- nity Medical Center before I The most frustrating situa- one at a time, thus building up ship will follow. was ordained to the ministry. I tion for me is that New York my birth family tree. Maybe in Other events during the month include the following: later received my doctorate in State does not release adop- the not too distant future, by  The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed at 3 p.m. on Ministry. I have served Ross- tion records. My daughter and some Jessica Fletcher or Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Maple Room of the Clubhouse. moor Community church for I were told, after filling out Agatha Christie style sleuthing,  The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the over five years, and just last three long forms in duplicate, I may be able to solve the Craft Room of the Clubhouse on Thursday, Oct. 6, and month met a member of my that the adoption records are mystery of my birth parents. Thursday, Oct. 20. birth family. It only took 78 and 1/2 years to finally meet.  The Catholic Society Council will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Over the years I considered Something worth celebrating Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Meeting House Parlor. trying to find out who my birth  The film “Irreplaceable” will be shown in the Gallery at 7 p.m. parents were. Whenever I By Diane England The Human Family, states, on Thursday, Oct. 25. See separate article in this issue. asked my adoptive mother, Something that has existed “we are more alike, my friends, she would not tell – just using for 50 years seems worth cele- than we are unalike.” Wouldn’t the phrase “It would not make brating, doesn’t it? Last fall, it you agree that promotion of Catholic Society airs “Irreplaceable” – you happy.” I did find out that was Rossmoor itself. Next fall, unity, whether through a a family film my parents knew the family it will be the Community church or a poem, seems as from which I came. When the Church. The committee cur- important today as it has ever By Gene Horan views with people from all 1940 U.S. Census was made rently planning this particular been? After all, it’s the idea of What is family? Every walks of life as well as with available, I found that I was not birthday party, which will take otherness—of “them” and member of the human race experts in many fields, in- yet a member of my adoptive place from Friday, September “us”—that feeds the desire to has the desire for signifi- cluding Professor of Law family’s household (I would 22 through Sunday, Septem- persecute others. cance—a desire to belong. Helen Alvaré; National Cen- have been two in the 1940 ber 24 in 2017, would like you Fortunately, though, we are And the family is where ter for Fathering CEO Carey Census). My children encour- to mark these dates on your all part of a community where those deepest longings are Casey; speaker and radio aged me to keep seeking my calendar now— and that’s the concept of unity is pro- fulfilled. host John Stonestreet; au- birth family, and they gave me whether you’re a member of moted through this church On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 thor Eric Metaxas; neuropsy- a DNA Testing Kit from Ances- the church or not. After all, founded almost half a century p.m. in the Gallery of the chologist Dr. Anne Moir; phi- try.com. The first information I there will be celebratory ago, as well as by the fact the Clubhouse, the Catholic So- losopher Dr. Roger Scruton; received from the testing was events, such as concerts, to Protestant, Catholic, and Jew- ciety will host the showing of authors Gabe and Rebekah that my first name was no which all residents will be in- ish faiths all use the same the film “Irreplaceable.” In the Lyons; and scholar Nancy longer the only Irish thing vited. But the thing is, this is a building, the Meeting House, to film host Tim Sisarich, New Pearcey. about me. I was 46% Irish, and milepost particularly worthy of worship the God of their under- Zealand author, communica- Kirk Cameron, actor and 18% each for Great Britain and celebrating because this standing. Well, and we mustn’t tor and director, travels filmmaker calls the film, pro- Scandinavia with small per- church represents the materi- forget the Interfaith Council around the world to explore duced by Pine Creek Enter- alization of a unique concept. which manifests this concept what impacts families most tainment in association with Have you seen other active by offering three services an- today. Focus on the Family, Interfaith Council adult communities with an ecu- nually to which residents of all It is a wide-ranging docu- “inspiring—a must see.” invites you menical church onsite ready to faiths are invited to come to- mentary called “a moving All are welcome. There is serve the community’s resi- gether to worship. By Lucille Conti and important film” by Mi- no charge. Light refresh- dents? Probably not. But of So, I hope you’re even more The Interfaith Council of chael Medved, noted film ments will be available. course, the Rossmoor Com- motivated now to join in the Rossmoor will co-sponsor an critic and nationally syndi- munity Church regularly wel- celebration of the founding of event to honor the legacy of cated radio talk show host. comes people who are mem- this community institution Dr. Deborah Wolfe. This The film takes the audi- “A moving and bers of various denominations. which helps us to stop identify- event will be held at the Mon- ence on an incredible journey Furthermore, these folks can ing some as “them” and others important film” roe Township Public Library of discovery about the mean- important film” maintain a former church we perceive as like ourselves on Monday, October 24 at 1 ing of family. It features inter- membership and show their as “us.” Let us be glad that in Michael Medved p.m. commitment to this church by our community, we’re striving The guest speaker will be becoming a member here as to identify people on the basis Ryan Haygood, president well. And why is this the case? of their underlying humanity so and CEO of the New Institute Rossmoor Community Church Because an ecumenical that indeed, those who might for Social Justice. His topic (Tel. 609-655-2321) church is about building unity once have been perceived as will be “Making Your Voice rather than accentuating differ- “them” will instead be per- October Calendar Heard; Defending Democ- ences. ceived as part of one larger Communion Sunday, October 2 @ 11:00 a.m. - Rev. racy on the Eve of the Presi- Doesn’t this seem worth “us.” Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson, Pastor; Organist and Music Di- dential Election.” celebrating, especially today Can you better understand rector, Cecile Wang This is a bi-partisan event, where some want to maim and why we don’t want this to be Wednesday, October 5 @ 10:00 a.m. Chime Choir which will be jointly spon- kill in the name of religion? merely the church’s celebra- Rehearsal sored by the LWVMT, the Furthermore, doesn’t a church tion? Instead, perhaps we Fridays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 @ 11:00 a.m. – Monroe Township Public Li- with this type of a foundation could see this celebration as Physical/Spiritual Exercise brary, the Human Relations seem especially fitting for the the start of a belief we want to Laity Sunday, October 9 @ 11:00 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Commission, the Board of type of diverse community continue to fertilize and grow— Dierdre L. Thomson, Pastor; Lay Preacher; Organist and Education, and the People of Rossmoor has become since that an underlying unity exists Music Director, Cecile Wang; Rossmoor Church Singers Color. both the community and then not only in our church and our Interfaith Sunday, October 16 @ 11:00 a.m. – Rev. Everyone is welcome and the church were founded? community, but throughout the Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson, Pastor; Organist and Music Di- refreshments will be served. Maya Angelou, in her poem, rector, Cecile Wang; Rossmoor Chorus entire world and its human Sunday, October 16 @ 12:00 p.m. – Fellowship Cof- family. And since this is some- fee and Cake Monroe Public Library Events thing worth celebrating, mark Monday, October 17 @ 10:00 a.m. – Council Meeting the dates of September 22 Tuesday, October 18 – Articles for the November Book Café assist others, share tips, pro- through the 24 on your calen- Newsletter are due to Mary Jane Brubaker at maryjane- 11 a.m., Wednesday, Octo- jects and patterns. Bring your dar now.

[email protected] ber 5. Talk about books that own supplies. Light refresh- Thursday, October 20 @ 1:30 p.m. – Women’s Guild you’ve read. Light refresh- ments served. Registration What else is Meeting ments served. Register at the not required. Sunday, October 23 @ 11:00 a.m. – Rev. Dr. Dierdre Welcome Desk. Poets Corner happening here? L. Thomson, Pastor; Organist and Music Director, Cecile Hooked on Crochet: Hats, 11 a.m., Friday, October 7. By Dierdre Thomson Wang; Soloist, Carol Baldassari Scarves and Cowls Poetry reading group and It is that time again – time Sunday October 23 @ 1:00 p.m. – Rev. Kahlil Carmi- 11 a.m., Wednesdays, Oc- workshop for all ages. Stop for the Physical/Spiritual Ex- chael, Living Well at Rossmoor tober 5, 19. Work on selected by to listen or bring a poem ercise Class. We started up Wednesday, October 26 @ 10:00 a.m. – Chime Choir projects with Sandra Kandel. to share. Registration is not again September 16 at 11 Rehearsal Registration and supply list required. a.m. in the Gallery. Some of Sunday, October 30 @ 11:00 a.m. - Guest Pastor: with basic patterns at the Friday Afternoon Movies the hot humid days of sum- Rev. Kahlil Carmichael Welcome Desk. 2 p.m., Fridays, October 7, mer made us wish that we Organist and Music Director, Cecile Wang; Chime Sit -N- Stitch 14, 21. had continued our class in Choir 10:30 a.m., Fridays, Octo- October 7: Action film star- the air conditioning all sum- ber 7, 21. Stitch projects; (Continued on page 27) mer long. All are welcome to (Continued on page 25)

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A message from HHEALTHEALTH CCAREARE CCENTERENTER NNEWSEWS MMAINTENANCEAINTENANCE DDEPARTMENTEPARTMENT High Tech Landscapes, Inc.: The “new” pneumonia vaccine, Helpful reminders from the We have edged all the Flu and Pneumonia anywhere else) flickering or sidewalks, driveways, and Prevnar 13 is also known as Maintenance Department burned out? Vaccines Pneumococcal Conjugate By Dave Salter curb lines each month up to PLASTIC LIGHT PAN- date. By Kaytie Olshefski, Vaccine (PCV 13). In 2014, As the weather starts to ELS: Is your kitchen looking BSN, RN-BC  Please tune to Channel 26 the Advisory Committee on become colder it is important dark? Are the light covers Our flu shot clinics are for information on when your Immunization Practices (ACIP) that homeowners prepare for old, discolored or even scheduled for Wednesday, Mutual will be sprayed. recommended PCV 13 for all the winter. cracked? September 21 and Friday, Please remember, your adults over the age of 65. PCV  Make sure all windows are COOKTOP: Are the rings October 14. The flu clinics Mutual is sprayed with 13 protects against 13 strains closed properly. and pans on your cook top will be in the Ballroom from 8 Round Up once a month. of pneumococcus bacteria.  Check all window weep showing some signs of a.m. to 2 p.m. No appoint-  Please call the East Gate Please note the recommended holes, make sure they are wear? ments are being taken. Like phone and leave a message guidelines for Prevnar 13 and open. SYMMONS VALVE: Are last year, we will be offering with any questions or the flu vaccine is that they not  Drapes and electrical cords you having a problem with the standard seasonal flu concerns. (609)655-5134. be given at the same time. It is should not hang on the the shut off valve for your vaccine and Fluzone High  The last lawn application of advised that Prevnar 13 be baseboard heaters. washing machine? Dose flu vaccine for resi- the year will be done given 4 weeks after the flu  All outside hoses should WASHING MACHINE dents who are 65 years of between Oct. 25 and Nov. vaccine. Arrangements will be be disconnected and HOSES: Have you checked age or older. 30. This is a fertilizer and made and the nurse will give drained. you’re washing machine What is Fluzone High Dose agricultural ground limestone you your Prevnar 13 in the  If you have an inside shut- hoses lately, are they the flu vaccine and why is it on all turf areas except the Health Care Center. off valve for your outside original? beneficial to people who are outside perimeter along Pneumovax, also known as faucet, you should turn it SCREENS: If you enjoy 65 and older? As we age, our Forsgate Drive and PPSV 23, has been the pneu- off. the fresh air, you should immune system weakens Applegarth Road. Gypsum monia vaccine given before  Have a can of de-icer on check your screens. Are they and makes us more suscepti- will be applied to the outside the change in guidelines. hand, for those frozen door torn? ble to the flu especially for perimeter. PPSV 23 protects against 23 locks for both your car and WATER FILTER CAR- people who are 65 of age  The second pruning of all strains of pneumococcus bac- manor doors. TRIDGES: When was the and older. Studies have bushes and flowering shrubs teria and these 23 strains are last time you had your car- shown older adults produce Please schedule your win- has started this month. different strains of bacteria tridge replaced? 50 to 70% fewer antibodies terizing as soon as possible;  Fall cleanups have started from PCV 13. Pneumococcal as compared to younger the calendar is already get- this month. 23 and the flu vaccine can be Take 10% off the above adults. Fluzone High Dose ting full  Annual flowers will be given at the same time, in dif- material for the entire vaccine causes the body to Maintenance Department replaced with a fall pansy. ferent arms. month. produce four times more anti- October specials  There will be one last street The ACIP committee recom- Just mention this article bodies, which in turn causes LIGHTS: Are the fluores- sweeping in late December. mends both PCV 13 and when you call or stop in. the immune system to be PPSV 23 be given to adults cent lights in your kitchen (or  Please remember to put any stronger to protect you from over the age of 65. These two debris out front Sunday night getting the flu. People in this pneumonia vaccines cannot for us to pick up Monday older age group have the be given at the same time. The October is Fire Prevention Month morning. highest rates of hospitaliza- recommendation is if a person  Just a reminder, the newly tions with 90% flu related has never received a pneumo- installed soil and seed needs deaths. According to the nia vaccine, PCV 13 be given to be watered at least twice CDC, the flu season of 2012- first and 11 months later fol- a day for 45 minutes in the 2013, had the highest hospi- lowed by PPSV 23. If the per- a.m. and p.m. talization rate for people who son has already received were 65 and older since PPSV 23, the recommenda- 2005. tion is to give PCV 13 at least Get out and Fluzone High Dose is not one year later. vote! appropriate for everyone. If At our flu clinics we will have you are younger than 65, aller- both these pneumonia vac- By Hadassah Aylat gic to eggs or egg products, cines available. We will require No excuses accepted! Just have had an allergic reaction a physician’s prescription indi- pull yourself together and to the flu vaccine, or if you cating which pneumonia vac- make the important choices! have ever had Guillain-Barre cine your physician is request- However, if you’re not sure syndrome (severe muscle ing you to have. This includes how to do it, if you have any weakness), you are not eligible if it is the first time you are re- questions at all, if you need MONROE TWP. to get Fluzone High Dose vac- ceiving a pneumonia vaccine vital help, then all you have cine. or if this is a booster shot. We FIRE DISTRICT #3 to do is come to the next Clinical trials have shown want to administer the pneu- AT YOUR SERVICE, ANYTIME. meeting of the Sisterhood on people who received Fluzone monia vaccine as recom- www.mtfd3.com 609–409–2980 Monday, October 10, at 1:30 High dose vaccine experi- mended by your physician. p.m. in the Ballroom. There enced these side effects more If you would like to have you will meet a formidable Speaking of Rev. Karmi- frequently as compared to the your flu and pneumonia vac- What else array of political talent: An- chael and Pastor Thomson, standard seasonal flu vaccine. cine at our flu clinic, please drea Pellezzi, president, Ruth (Continued from page 24) come join us at the Meeting Common side effects include a bring your insurance card. If Banks, vice president and join us, meaning both men House on the fourth Sunday fever above 100.4°, headache, you have Medicare as your Marsha Rosenbaum, Voters and women are encouraged of the month at 1 p.m. for “It fatigue, muscle aches and primary insurance, these vac- Service, all officers of the to come as we have fun do- is Well at Rossmoor” - a pain, redness and swelling at cines are covered. If you have League of Women Voters of ing both physical exercise special kind of Worship Ser- the injection site after receiving an HMO, PPO, or commercial Monroe Township, who have and spiritual exercise. Rev. vice that is both contempo- the vaccine. insurance and would like to come to assist you. Their Kahlil Carmichael and Pastor rary and traditional. It is the Medicare, Part B does pay have flu/pneumonia vaccine, topics include such subjects Dierdre Thomson share in type of service that one can for Fluzone High Dose vac- you would pay for the vaccine as elections in general, the leading our class, and in feel – feel the presence of cine. If you have other health- and we will give you a receipt names of persons on the making both kinds of exer- the Holy Spirit. October 25 care insurance, check with to give to your insurance com- ballot, including Board of cise FUN! So come on over is the next “It is Well” ser- them if your insurance policy pany for reimbursement. Election Candidates, ballot to the Gallery, Friday morn- vice, at 1 p.m. All are wel- covers this flu vaccine. In our lineup of Saint Peter’s questions, regulations such ings at 11 a.m. and enjoy! come. We will offer flu shots to resi- University Hospital lecture se- as dates for registrations, dents who are homebound. ries, Dr. Sang Song, a physiat- and voting by mail. Please call the Health Care rist, will speak on “Medically The League of Women Center at 655-2220 for more Fit” on October 10 at 1 p.m. in Croquet Club bulletin board and the cro- Voters is a non-partisan or- information, and to arrange for the Maple Room. For your quet bulletin board. For more ganization established in a nurse to come to your home convenience, Dr. Song has (Continued from page 23) information on membership, 1920. It never supports or to give you your flu vaccine. office hours Monday after- Light hors d’oeuvres and other contact Betty Anne at 609- opposes candidates. Its main Pneumovax and Prevnar 13 noons on the doctor’s side of refreshments are served Fri- 662-4659 during the croquet purpose is to promote politi- are two pneumonia vaccines the Health Care Center. If you day after play in the Club- season April through Octo- cal responsibility through being offered to seniors. Both would like to attend his lecture, house and for a meet and ber. Betty Anne is available informal and active participa- of these pneumonia vaccines please call the Health Care greet. Residents are not re- to speak at your club to give tion of citizens in govern- are manufactured by Merck. Center at 655-2220 or stop by. quired to wear whites for try- more information on the ment. outs. Please wear flat, soft game of croquet. This is an important meet- sole footwear to protect the Please check the Court ing and should not be The deadline for court’s grassy surface. Equip- bulletin board for the sched- missed. ment is available for play. Just uled times of play. In addition, we’ll have our The Rossmoor News show up and have fun. The basic rules for playing delicious refreshments. Don’t Membership Chair Betty croquet are listed on the forget to bring non-perishable is the 7th of every month. Anne Clayton posted a mem- Court Signboard. food for the Kiwanis Food bership notice on the E&R Pantry. 26 OCTOBER 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Protecting the right to vote in honor of YourYour GardenGarden Dr. Deborah Wolfe By Ruth Banks tatives’ Committee on Edu- We honor the memory by cation and Labor made a By Mel Moss ter the planting area and wrap. This will severely affect action on her beliefs. The lasting impact on education, With October now here, it keep watering it every eight any new growth for the plant right to vote, the bedrock of not just in this country but is only a matter of time until to ten days for at least the and will probably eventually our democracy, was one of around the world. all the outdoor plants will go next month if there is no sub- cause its death. Dr. Deborah Cannon Par- The Legacy Project in- dormant before the coming of stantial rainfall. If you buy a tree or shrub tridge Wolfe’s passions. cludes the following organi- winter. Most plants will not Larger trees or shrubs can with plastic wrap, place the Having been denied the zations: the Human Rela- produce any new growth at be grown in the ground plant in the hole with the right to vote while working tions Committee, the Town- this time of year. If any does rather than above ground in wrap on, but before filing in at Tuskegee Institute, she ship Board of Education, occur, it will probably not plastic containers. When it the hole, untie the wrap and pursued that right during People of Color, the Town- harden off enough to survive comes time to sell them, the carefully push it down to the her entire life. Every day ship Library, the Township the below freezing tempera- plants are dug up with a ball bottom of the hole so the top some state or county tries Council, Mayor Tamburro, tures that will soon be here. of soil and covering the ball and sides of the root ball are to make the right to vote Rossmoor Interfaith Council The one part of perennial is burlap to keep the soil from uncovered. Then fill in the harder for some citizens, by and the M.T. League of plants, such as trees and falling off the roots. In this hole. Do not try to take the limiting access to the polls Women Voters. shrubs, that will not stop case, you have to leave the plastic cover off before put- or the hours they are open. The LWV MT is a political growing at this time of year, burlap on when planting. It ting the plant in the hole be- Even in New Jersey efforts non-partisan organization, is the root system. Just as will rot away in a short time cause you will risk having the to expand access to voting with state and national of- the oceans are slow to cool and the new root growth will ball fall apart and cause a lot meets roadblocks from gov- fices. It strives to educate down in the fall, the ground not be restricted. of damage to the root sys- ernment actions. its members and the public will also cool down much Something to watch out tem. The League of Women about national, state and more slowly than our air tem- for: If the burlap is held in Once we get into Novem- Voters of Monroe Twp. will local issues. It neither sup- peratures, thus prolonging place with plastic twine and ber, the ground usually chills focus on this issue at its ports nor opposes candi- new root growth well into the this is wrapped around the down enough so new roots meeting on October 24 dates for public office, but fall season. This is important neck of the plant, cut away are not as likely to form. But when Ryan P. Haygood, does take positions on pub- to the plant. The new fibrous the portion around the neck by having the plant put in the president and CEO of the lic policy issues that mem- roots that are formed will before filing in the hole. If the ground in October, it will N.J. Institute for Social Jus- bers have studied. For help the plant to take up twine is a fiber material, it will have a strong new root sys- tice, will discuss “Making more information about moisture which is needed to rot away and not cause a tem by next spring. The plant Your Voice Heard -- De- League, contact Ruth form the new growth that the problem. will be a step ahead of any fending Democracy on the Banks, 609-655-4791; Judy plant will have in the next Another problem to watch plant you might have waited Eve of the Election.” The Perkus, 609-395-1552, or spring. out for: Some growers prefer until spring to put in. A good meeting will be held in the Andrea Pellezzi, 609-664- Another advantage to plant to use a plastic weave wrap root system is the key to new Township Library at 1 p.m. 2146. in October is that most gar- rather than traditional burlap. growth. So by having the and has been organized by den centers put on attractive This plastic wrap will not dis- plant in the ground this fall, it the Dr. Deborah Wolfe Leg- LWV Discusses Early sale prices because they integrate in the ground and should have better growth acy Project. The public is Childhood Programs don’t want to overwinter their new roots will have a hard next season than if you wait encouraged to attend; there The League of Women stock. time penetrating through the until spring to plant. is no charge. Refreshments Voters of Monroe Township Most trees and shrubs are will be served. will present a special pro- grown in plastic containers Haygood is one of the gram on Early Childhood that they can easily be Monroe Township Green Fair on nation’s leading civil rights Resources on October 26 slipped out of. Sometimes advocates. For more than a at 1 p.m. in the Municipal root growth can protrude out October 8 decade, he has been en- Building. Three panelists of drainage holes and make gaged in social justice ad- will discuss programs, fund- it hard to get the plant out. This year Monroe Town- energy, recycled products, vocacy on a national level, ing and outreach concerns Cutting down one side of the ship’s Green Fair is set for organic pet products, and striving to expand access to on programs in Middlesex container will help get it out. October 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 more. social justice and economic County. If there are a lot of roots p.m. at the Monroe Township Representatives from the opportunity, and advocating The speakers are James wrapped around the root ball, High School, 200 School- very successful Monroe for juvenile and criminal B. DeSimone, Education with a sharp knife make three house Road, Monroe Town- Township Community Gar- justice reform throughout Program Development Spe- or four one-inch deep cuts ship. den will be there as well as New Jersey. cialist with the N.J. Depart- into the root ball from top to The Monroe Township local, county, and state gov- He has worked to em- ment of Education, Division bottom. This will help to initi- Environmental Commission ernment to educate the com- power communities of color of Early Childhood; Melissa ate new root growth. Make and Monroe Township Li- munity on the environment, around the country while Parisi, Director of Early sure the hole dug for the new brary work together on this parks, and transportation. Deputy Director of Litigation Childhood for New Bruns- plant is several inches wider event, which has been a Available in the parking lot at the NAACP Legal De- wick Public Schools; and than the plant’s root ball. great success since the first will be the library’s new fense and Educational Mary Jane DiPaolo, Policy When you fill in the soil Green Fair in 2010. The Bookmobile, the Department Fund, Inc. His work in- Specialist, Community Care around the plant, mix some purpose is to educate the of Public Works EnviroMo- volved increasing access to Solutions, Perth Amboy. compost or peat moss with community, especially bile, the newest electric vehi- an open political process, The issue of providing your existing soil and tamp young students, about cle from an area car dealer- better education, housing early childhood programs this mixture in so there are healthy and sustainable ship, and the County shred- and employment opportuni- similar to the Head Start no air pockets. Make sure living as well as how to be- ding truck. Area hospitals will ties, and a fair criminal jus- programs, has long been the top of the root ball is come responsible environ- provide flu shots and health tice system. regarded as crucial to nar- even with the existing ground mental stewards. There will screening as well as bro- Haygood has twice de- rowing the achievement level. Do not put the root ball be vendors in categories chures on health and well- fended the constitutionality gap which exists between in lower than the ground such as health/wellness, ness. There will be a farmer’s of a core provision of the lower income children and level. The last step is to wa- healthy living, alternative market hosted by Farmer federal Voting Rights Act those whose family in- Al’s, instructional Yoga and before the U.S. Supreme comes are considered mid- Zumba classes, healthy Court. The Voting Rights dle and upper class. cooking demonstrations, chil- Act is considered one of our Many communities dren’s activities and story nation’s greatest pieces of throughout the U.S. have time hosted by the library, civil rights legislation and is developed comprehensive and much, much more. Food constantly under attack by approaches which provide will include authentic Mexi- people who fear the power resources from birth to Kin- can selections and a healthy of the vote. dergarten. These programs, snack food truck. The Deborah Wolfe Leg- if well run and funded ade- acy Project was formed to quately, have paid off in the help us remember a woman long run with fewer drop- who spent her life battling outs, less criminal activity, prejudice, urging people to and a narrower achieve- treasure the right to vote ment gap. and not ignore it. She was a The public is encouraged teacher and a preacher, as to attend, and particularly she loved to tell us, and in those individuals or organi- addition to her passion for zations interested in the the vote, she should be re- subject. There is no charge membered for her dedica- for the program. For more MONROE TWP. tion to improving and wid- information, contact League FIRE DISTRICT #3 ening educational opportu- Education Committee Di- AT YOUR SERVICE, nities for children. Her rector Joan Leon at 609- ANYTIME. years at the Tuskegee Insti- 860-8424, or Ruth Banks, tute and as education chief www.mtfd3.com 609-655-4791. for the House of Represen- 609–409–2980

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Monroe Township Chorus Classified Advertising Presents “In Winter”

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tified professional caregiver is copy at the Welcome Desk. ALTERATIONS/SEWING looking for live-in/live-out job in Genealogy Club NEEDS – I can come to you. Monroe Township. Experi- 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Joan (609) 655-4363. October 19. Genealogists of enced, references. Driver’s HAVE SCISSORS, WILL license. Accepts long-term all expertise levels welcome TRAVEL – All hairdressing care insurance. Low prices. to discuss research, share services. Will come to your Private care option. Call Anna findings and resources. Reg- home. Licensed hairdresser. at (609) 409-1600 or (908) 337 istration is not required. Call Georgianne (732) 985- -7462. All events open to the public. 8129. www.monroetwplibrary.org 28 OCTOBER 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS