VOLUME 57 / No. 8 Monroe Township, New Jersey AUGUST 2021 Thoughts about Al rus and his own Church. Al, a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Medi- cal School, was trained as an Ob/Gyn physician, but in mili- tary service, a broader range of medical skills was re- quired. He once received special commendation for performing an emergency appendectomy while aboard ship in a howling gale. He received other commenda- tions from the Secretary of Doctor Albert Parker the Navy for his redesign of operating rooms and the By Bob Huber training of medical officers. Former Rossmoor resi- On Sundays, he would often dent, Doctor Albert Parker, serve as organist for church passed away on July 11. I’m services on the Marine base invoking a right of personal where he was stationed. privilege to write a few words Once in private practice, Al about my very dear friend, Al claims he lost count after Parker, because he influ- delivering 3,000 babies. No enced the lives of so many of doubt many anxious parents- Nature in full bloom us during his residence in to-be were reassured by Al’s Rossmoor. comforting voice and profes- The breadth of Al’s knowl- sional demeanor. edge, interests, and accom- To tell the truth, Al never Chorus honors Director Janet Wilson; plishments was astounding. talked much about himself. With infinite patience, he We just talked about “stuff” also sings at Monroe Village guided many of us through when we were together, and By Alyce Owens ered on June 23 to enjoy an times in the Wilson’s two-car our first acquaintance with time flew by all too quickly. Neither the pandemic nor abundance of good food, garage, but always masked computers. He created many Most of what I have RCAI’s lingering restrictions music, singing, dancing, and and adequately socially dis- entertaining and informative learned about Al has come could dissuade The Ross- mostly, being together. tanced. programs for the New Jersey from other family members. I moor Chorus from celebrat- After dinner, the happy Janet learned that singing Club. He could play seven only know that he was al- ing the end of a challenging group honored their outgoing could project the virus farther different musical instruments ways there when anyone season, unlike any other. accompanist, Abraham than speaking, so she se- and he was an accomplished needed a helping hand. The Under a large pavilion in Alinea, who leaves in August cured special singers masks visual artist. His rich baritone time I spent with him was Jamesburg’s beautiful for graduate school in Can- (which look amusingly like voice enriched the perform- very special. Thompson Park, the conge- ada, and welcomed his re- small horse feedbags) to as- ance of the Rossmoor Cho- I miss him already. nial and talented group gath- placement, Moriah Kam, a sure that the singers would senior majoring in Music not risk contaminating each Education at Mason Gross other. Everyone agreed the A message from Mayor Stephen Dalina School of the Arts at Rutgers masks were cumbersome University. and uncomfortable but they As life returns to normal, I to offer as many opportuni- cally and with little difficulty. The beautiful late June provided the necessary pro- am pleased to be sharing ties as possible for others. We opened the Monroe Sen- evening picnic also served tection so they could con- with you the latest news from When the vaccine first be- ior Center to appointments as the opportune time to rec- tinue enjoying their music town hall. So much has hap- came available in February and we created the vaccine ognize and award their Cer- and comradery. pened over the past year; I to Monroe residents, my im- angel program through my tificate of Appreciation to Once everyone in the Cho- am pleased to report that mediate objective was ensur- office, connecting people Janet Wilson who has served rus had received their Monroe is stronger than ing our senior population with appointments. as Director of the Chorus for COVID-19 vaccine, the pros- ever. would have access. We can Through our efforts, as several years. Now you pect of singing together Let me begin by discussing all quickly recall the early well as intense coordination might think that there could- again became a reality on the COVID vaccine. Anyone days, when our residents with Middlesex County and n’t have been much directing June 12 when the Rossmoor in Monroe who wants the were driving two hours away the State of New Jersey, or teaching of new music Chorus presented a show of vaccine has been able to just to secure an appoint- Monroe has one of the high- happening during that time of Broadway tunes and popular receive it at no cost. In fact, ment. est vaccination rates in the isolation and restrictions due standards for the residents of nearly 90% of our senior My administration was fo- region. to the virus ... but think Monroe Village, the first population has been inocu- cused on ensuring our sen- While we were focused again! group to be invited to enter- lated so far, and we continue iors could be vaccinated lo- this spring on coordinating After many months of tain there after many months vaccinations, we were also COVID-19 fears and restric- of lockdown. When the show building the municipal budget tions, when few ventured out ended, it was hard to know for fiscal ‘21. My require- except for food and life’s who had enjoyed it more, the Inside this issue ments were clear and direct: other necessities, director audience or the Chorus We needed to reduce mu- Janet decided it was time for members! Bits & Pieces ...... 2 RCAI Meeting ...... 2 nicipal taxes, while also this group of dedicated peo- With the success of their maintaining the quality ser- ple to start singing and see- first performance after 15 Bob’s Almanac ...... 5 Recycling Information vices that our residents need ing each other again. She COVID-months behind them, Clubs ...... 17 Waste management 19 and deserve. began scheduling small it was time to celebrate and My administration met with groups of four or five people show their appreciation for Culinary Corner ...... 17 Religious Organizations 16 all department heads and at a time, sometimes as the person who had held Governors’ Meeting ...... 2 Transportation Tidbits .. 19 took a close, hard look at our many as six groups per them together and made it all expenditures. I am proud that week, to rehearse and learn happen. At the Thompson New Neighbors ...... 15 Website Notice ...... 2 the Township Council unani- new music. Sometimes they Park picnic, Chorus mem- (Continued on page 2) met outside in her yard, other (Continued on page 3)

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Bits & Pieces By Sue Ortiz

Ah, August. Too hot to do was given a copy of “The much outside, so inside ac- American Family Cook Book” tivities are in order, if one by Lily Wallace as a wedding has the air conditioner blast- gift in 1956. Simple recipes, RCAI Monthly Meeting and cost savings and that Fitness Center door in a ing delicious cold air. but they worked. Eggs with this was part of the 5-Year weatherproof box and will be Many years ago, when I carrot sauce, stuffed beets, The RCAI Board of Gover- Master Plan draft by a golf available to residents around was younger, our house did and prune soufflé are a few nors meeting was called to course architect, the motion the first of the month each not have an air conditioner. of the more unusual recipes order at 9:00 a.m. on Thurs- passed 18-0. month hereafter. On most days, my parents in this volume. day, July 15, 2021, by Mr. and I would stay cool by sit- I was given “The Joy of Daniel Jolly, President. The Mr. Gleason read Resolu- Board members and atten- ting in the shade of our sin- Cooking” as a Christmas gift meeting was open to Owners tion #21-16, Authorization to dees discussed the openings gle maple tree that grew in one year. Some of those and Stockholders that Engage in Architectural Ser- of the amenities and the the back yard or by limiting recipes are complicated, but wished to participate by res- vices for the Preparation of Clubhouse, how the golf movement. Large box fans there is general information ervation. Conceptual and Construction course was functioning, res- blocked walkways and win- that can be helpful to a cook Plan for an Open-Air Tennis ervations, vaccination re- dows in each room; the ca- or baker. I’m sure there have The Minutes of the Board of Court Pavilion. The motion quirements, monitoring no cophony of the whirling fins been umpteen newer editions Governors meeting on June passed 18-0. longer being necessary, but lulled us into lethargy. since then, but I still have that 17, 2021, were approved 18-0. sign-in checks were still nec- Although the summers book, as well. In later years, I Ms. Jane Balmer, Gen- essary, the possibility of eve- were hot back then, my Dad acquired my favorite dessert Mr. Robert Gleason, Sec- eral Manager, announced nings and weekends and a always had a vegetable gar- cookbook, “The Wooden retary, read Resolution #21- that Noam Optiz, the site way to balance all the objec- den in the back yard. He Spoon Dessert Book,” which 19, Authorization to Make manager with Allied Secu- tives. grew the garden-variety to- lists simple and delicious reci- Improvements to Certain rity would be leaving on matoes, string beans, pep- pes for all kinds of cakes, pies, Tees and Bunkers on the Friday, July 16, 2021 and There was no further busi- pers, cucumbers, and zuc- cookies, and candy. My copy Golf Course. After some dis- as of July 1st, hard copies ness for the Board to discuss chini. We always had tons of is bookmarked, and chocolate cussion about some of the of the Rossmoor News and the meeting was ad- tomatoes, although he was smudged! work being done in-house were available outside the journed at 10:48 a.m. the only one of us who ate Through the years, I’ve ac- them, at the time. My love for cumulated all sorts of cook- home-grown tomatoes came books, plain and fancy. I’ve The new lower 2021 mu- years later. had to let go of a few for lack Mayor Dalina nicipal tax rate was shown Zucchinis are prolific fruits. of space and disuse. Nowa- on the new tax bill that you One day there’s a gorgeous days, recipes can be readily (Continued from page 1) yellow flower, the next, it found on the Internet, along mously approved this fiscally received in July. It is impor- seems, there’s a 10-pound with photos and reviews. It’s responsible budget, allowing tant to note our municipal tax zucchini in place of that easy to find something to cook for a modest tax decrease, rate has seen a less than 1% flower. I may be exaggerat- for a last-minute meal or dis- reducing the municipal tax average increase over the ing the poundage, but you cover how to make something rate from $.493 to $.490 per past seven years, the envy of get the point. If you don’t pick with ingredients you have on $100 assessed value. Water virtually every other munici- them right away, zucchinis hand. And, if you read the re- and sewer rates will remain pality in New Jersey. grow … and GRow … and views, you’ll know if it’s even the same. I also am extremely proud GROW … worth the effort. Back in those good ol’ I haven’t baked zucchini days, it seems I was just as bread in a million years, give Open RCAI Meeting in August heat resistant as those zuc- or take an eon, and I don’t

Thursday, August 19 chinis. After one particularly plan on making it this summer, Board of Governors Meeting….9 a.m. large crop of those edible either, unless I come into a green baseball bats, along bushel of squash. I will, how- (The 3rd Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.) Stephen Dalina with daily temperatures ever, make something health- The meeting will be held in reaching a sweltering 90-plus ier, possibly ratatouille or pa- the Village Center Meeting Room in-person, that Standard & Poor’s has degrees (and no air condi- pousakia. I won’t tell you what vaccinated residents only by reservation. affirmed our strong fiscal po- tioning, remember), I would they are; you can look for the sition by awarding the Town- turn the oven to 325°F. and recipes on the web. Please watch Channel 26 on your TV or on ship an AA+ bond rating. bake zucchini bread. Lots of B&P www.rcainj.com for more information. That is the second highest zucchini bread. Some with “I can bake but I don’t do a rating assigned by the com- walnuts, some without. Even- lot of baking, mainly because pany that is only awarded to tually, I even made zucchini the side effect is not very 10% of municipalities nation- muffins, but they are basi- good for you.” –Sarah Lanca- Our Website wide. The Township’s short- cally little round loaves of shire (British Actress, b. term borrowing rate is SP 1+, zucchini bread. My Dad was 1964) Go to rcainj.com to access the Rossmoor the highest rating available in able to snatch a few from my B&P website. that category. work pile to fry up for dinner, Here’s my tried-and-true The Amenities page features the ability to Because of such a strong though. Zucchini Bread recipe: access Channel 26 slides anytime. Check it out. bond rating, following a de- The kitchen was a mess 1 cup shortening (or butter) (Continued on page 3) with zucchini peel flying every- 2 cups sugar where. I think that was the 2 tsp. vanilla extract year I bought a Cuisinart food 3 eggs processor. My hand grater ¼ cup water couldn’t, or wouldn’t, handle it. 3 cups flour (all purpose) Back then I had a Sunbeam 1 tsp. salt Mixmaster. That thing was 1 tsp. baking soda worth its weight in gold, or, ½ tsp. baking powder more aptly, zucchini! If I could- 1 tsp. cinnamon n’t use all my shreds, I would 2 cups grated zucchini freeze them for the future, ½ cup walnuts when my stash of bread dwin- Grease and flour two small dled, probably by mid-winter. loaf pans. Preheat oven to News Board: considered as space permits. The Rossmoor News and Princeton 325°F. In large bowl, com- Joe Conti, Chair Unscheduled volunteer writers should Editorial Services (PES) are not liable for Good thing I had non-stick bine flour, salt, soda, pow- Carol De Haan contact Rossmoor News Chairman Joe any typographical or printing errors that bakeware. Those pans were der, and cinnamon. Cream Myra Danon Conti about any article they wish to may appear, including in its display or washed and refilled with more shortening, sugar, and va- Bob Huber contribute. All copy and pictures are classified advertising, over the cost of the batter almost before the fin- subject to editing and are accepted with nilla with mixer, medium Jean Houvener space of the advertisement. ished loaves had time to cool this understanding. The advertisements here are, to the best of off and be dumped out. speed. Add eggs and water; Anne Rotholz the publisher’s knowledge, accurate mix well on low speed. Add Linda Bozowski Letters to the Editor must be Off to the store to buy emailed to PES at representations of the products and more flour, sugar, and short- dry ingredients slowly. Mix Walter Gryskiewicz services offered. However, no [email protected] and clearly ening. Back home to mix and until well blended. Add zuc- endorsements are intended or implied. Editorial Assistants marked Rossmoor News. bake more loaves, muffins, chini and walnuts; blend on Alex Monaco Acceptance of all materials is at the Editorial Office: discretion of the publisher. cakes, whatever I could find low. Pour into loaf pans and Linda Monaco 2 Rossmoor Drive, recipes for. bake for one hour or until The Rossmoor News a monthly Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 Email display ads to: [email protected] Back then, my recipe toothpick comes out clean. periodical is mailed to every home Telephone: 732-761-8534 E-mail: search was limited to recipes For muffins, line tins with within the Rossmoor community. News © 2021, PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES, INC. [email protected] from friends and whatever cupcake papers. Bake at items are welcome. Appropriate news cookbooks I owned. My Mom 325°F for approximately 25 items from outside organizations will be Visit the Rossmoor website at www.rcainj.com minutes. Makes 30.

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Janet Wilson then early childhood educa- busy schedule of private pi- tion and psychology which ano lessons for folks of all (Continued from page 1) led to a career of teaching ages. At one point she had bers showered their beloved kindergarten, music, and 21 students at all levels, director Janet with love, rau- Spanish. which made for unique and cous applause and special In 1975, she met the love diverse recitals. As the twins gifts. And Janet’s husband, of her life, Jim Wilson, when grew, they were active in Jim Wilson, Chorus presi- both sang in the Hendricks marching band — Jen on dent, presented the coveted Chapel Choir at Syracuse clarinet and as drum major Certificate of Appreciation, University. Traveling with the and Steve as percussionist. which read: choir in the U.S. and across In addition to her love of Europe, they shared many music and teaching, Janet  incredible (and no doubt ro- has a deep Christian faith Certificate of Appreciation mantic) experiences singing that is woven into every presented to at such notable places as phase of her busy life. She Janet Wilson Notre Dame, the Vatican, always has been active in on the 23rd of June 2021 and in Germany. her church, singing in the with gratitude for your Janet and Jim married in choir, serving as music direc- dedication to the 1978 and moved to Hyannis, tor, accompanist/pianist/ Rossmoor Chorus and Mass., where Jim began his organist, and teaching Sun- the Rossmoor Community. radio/TV career as a news- day and Bible school.  man on tiny radio station After 30 years in Westfield, The oldest of three chil- WCOD on Cape Cod, and Janet and Jim moved here to dren, Janet was born in Bos- Janet taught nursery school. be near her parents who ton to loving parents, Dr. Al In 1983 God blessed them both sang in the Rossmoor and Eileen Parker, a mater- with boy/girl twins, Jen and Chorus. Little did they know nity nurse, both well known Steve, whom they adopted at when Janet and Jim joined to Rossmoor residents be- three months old. them in the chorus that Janet fore moving to Monroe Vil- When Jim joined the NBC- would end up directing it! lage. During Al’s medical TV network Today Show in She is beloved by all its residency and military ser- 1986, the couple moved to members, who truly feel vice as a Navy/Marine doc- Westfield, N.J., where Janet blessed to have her, and to tor, the family moved six combined motherhood with a know her. times, finally settling in Old Greenwich, Conn., where Al joined an established Ob/ Gyn practice and Janet at- tended junior and senior high school. All the children took piano lessons, sang in school choruses and church choirs, and played handbells (taught by Dr. Al) at commu- nity events. Janet’s love of music started at a very young age with her first piano lessons by her mother, and continued right through college where she majored in music and

Mayor Dalina

(Continued from page 2) tailed review of the Town- ship’s finances by third- party independent fiscal experts at Standard & Poor’s, Monroe can borrow money at the lowest inter- est rates available. We are now borrowing at the lowest cost in anyone’s memory, saving considerable money for our taxpayers. I have also been vocal with our state leaders about the need to add funding to the Homestead Rebate pro- gram. The state has agreed, increasing the amount by an average of $130 per taxpayer. More- over, there is a $250 prop- erty tax credit now for peacetime veterans. I also am pleased to an- nounce an important change to a state program that began in 2017, in which couples age 62 and older are excluded from state taxes if they earned under $100,000. Now, with my strong support, the state is allowing couples who earn between $100,000 and $150,000 to receive a par- tial exclusion, rather than be cut off entirely, affecting many Monroe residents. I look forward to sharing more good news with you in upcoming issues. In the interim, my very best wishes for a relaxing sum- mer.

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Sound Advice Norman J. Politziner, CFP®, CeFT® President of NJP Associates

Making a financial transition? Answer these five questions To say current financial to inject cash into the pan- family are buying or selling a economic conditions are un- demic-stricken economy and home, planning to retire, tak- precedented understates keep Americans in need from ing a buyout, or making a things: The United States, starvation or financial ruin. financial transition, ask your- the world’s largest economy, Moreover, it is almost certain self these five questions: by far, is transitioning eco- that another multi-trillion dol- 1. What financial issues nomically from a once in a lars in debt will be added to could keep you awake at hundred-year public health the balance sheet of the night? crisis. Americans are also United States by the end of 2. What is your most impor- experiencing personal finan- 2021 to fund much-needed tant immediate financial cial transitions, magnified by infrastructure improvements. goal? valleys and spikes in the People in transition 3. What is your most impor- economy as it recovers from The unprecedented macro- tant long-term financial goal? the Coronavirus crisis. The economic transition is caus- 4. What do you want to be economy is in transition and ing unprecedented microeco- remembered for? causing difficult personal and nomic transitions, and per- 5. How do you want your financial transitions. sonal upheaval. Companies money to be used to make An economy in transition are offering buyouts to em- the world better? Notice The unemployment rate, at ployees. Home prices in sub- Feel free to contact us ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR 6.1% in April, is far from the urbia have increased signifi- about your personal situa- CANCELLATION DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS. 3.5% achieved for months cantly, causing many to re- tion. VISIT THE MONROE AND ROSSMOOR WEBSITES during the peak of the 2019 consider buying or selling Norman J. Politziner, CFP, a AND TUNE INTO TV CHANNEL 26 FOR THE expansion. Meanwhile the homes. As the outsized resident of Encore, is an In- LATEST INFORMATION. worst inflation threat in four boom resonates, some en- vestment Adviser Representa- decades is causing uncer- trepreneurs are making for- tive of Kingsview Asset Man- www.monroetwp.com agement. tainty in the stock market. In tunes, while others are losing www.rcainj.com For more information, ques- addition, the federal govern- everything. tions, or comments, we encour- ment spent about $5.5 trillion If you or members of your age you to visit our website at www.politziner.com or call us at (732) 296-9355. ©2021 Advisor Products Inc. All Rights Reserved. The views and information contained herein may have been prepared independently of the presenting Representa- tive and are presented for in- formational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. This infor- mation is not intended as tax or legal advice. Please consult with your Attorney or Account- ant prior to acting upon any of the information contained in this correspondence.

Monroe voices support for BPU audit of JCP&L Demands improved reli- ability from the electric utility On July 8, Monroe Mayor Stephen Dalina voiced strong support of an audit of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), which provides electricity to township homes and businesses. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is hiring a consultant to conduct a $1.47 million comprehensive audit of JCP&L, including a detailed examination of its management operations. JCP&L has come under frequent criticism by Mayor Dalina and the Township Council in recent years, fol- lowing its delayed attempts to restore power after storms. The issue hit a boil- ing point in Monroe last Au- gust when a forecasted tropi- cal storm left many residents without power for days dur- ing the height of summer. “Two of the ongoing issues in Monroe have been JCP&L’s response times and poor communication regard- ing restoration times. I fully expect this audit will rein- force what we already know: JCP&L must do better,” Mayor Dalina said. “As Tropi- cal Storm Elsa moves up the East Coast and we anticipate the summer storm season, (Continued on page 5)

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own life, a matter that some On Aug. 18,1920, the 19th conspiracy theorists, who amendment became the law Bob’s Almanac—August 2021 believe she was murdered, of the land granting women By Bob Huber continue to debate. the right to vote. August witnessed the And on Aug. 15, 1969, passing of another entertain- 300,000 young people from We often think of August the sixth month of the year. There have been a number ment icon when Elvis Presley all over the country de- as the quiet month: time to In those days there were of noteworthy events in Au- died at the age of 42 on Aug. scended on a farm in upstate get family vacations in before only 10 months on the calen- gust: on Aug. 3, 1492, Chris- 16,1977. New York to attend what was school starts, trips to the dar. The year started with the topher Columbus set sail for On Aug. 6, 1945, the known as the Woodstock mountains or the shore, or month of March. It wasn’t the new world. He landed in United States dropped the rock concert. The miraculous just hanging out in the back- until January and February the Bahamas on Oct. 12, first atomic bomb on Hi- gathering, a three-day event, yard flipping burgers on the were added to the beginning thinking he had reached the roshima, followed shortly astounded the nation, which barbie. But August has been of the year that August was outer islands of Japan. thereafter by a second bomb tended to ignore the hippie a very active month over the bumped to its current eighth (Memo to Chris: check your which devastated Nagasaki. culture. Young people with years and has undergone month position. After some compass.) Eight days later, Japan sur- alternative lifestyles were considerable tinkering at the further tinkering with the num- On Aug. 4, 1961, our 44th rendered, but the event was suddenly recognized as an hands of those who control bers of days in the month, Au- president, Barack Obama overshadowed by the omi- element that would now and such things. gust settled into its current 31 was born in Honolulu, and he nous vision of what total dev- forever be a permanent part In pre-Christian times, Au- days and assumed its present has a birth certificate to astation future atomic bombs of our social structure. gust was known as sextilis, name in honor of the first prove it. might create. So, while we enjoy the which had nothing to do with emperor of the Roman Em- Newspaper headlines an- President Franklin Roose- amenities that August has to sex, but indicated that it was pire, Augustus. nounced the death of Marilyn velt signed the Social Secu- offer, let’s pause for a mo- Monroe on Aug. 5, 1962. rity Act into law on Aug. ment to reflect on these and She was 36 years old. The 14,1935, guaranteeing pen- many other August events Hollywood glamour icon is sions for all Americans over that have altered and illumi- Immigrants R Us believed to have taken her the age of 65. nated our lives. By Doris Herron We hear a lot these days about the immigrant problem — a very complex issue for a country like ours which is an immigrant nation. Would it be different if we knew person- ally the immigrants involved? Since my ancestors came here in the 16th Century, I have no personal immigrant story to tell, but this is the account of my encounter with one very special immigrant at Rossmoor. It was a slow day on the golf course that Tuesday Sunja Nam morning about five years ago when we still had Women’s Korea, seven years before Golf Leagues. I was paired the Korean War broke out. with a new resident, Soonja She has memories of being Nam, who had just moved to evacuated from the battle Rossmoor from Pennsyl- zone with her mother and vania. As we waited our turn little brothers in the back of to drive at each hole, Soonja an Army truck. Whenever and I had time to get ac- they heard gunfire they were quainted. By the time the told to lie down on the truck season ended, Soonja and I floor. were “sisters” and gradually, When the war ended they I learned her very interesting returned to Seoul only to find life story. their home had been de- Soonja was born in Seoul, stroyed and her father had been lost in the war. A very kind uncle took her and her Audit of JCP&L brothers and mother into his home, and made it possible (Continued from page 4) for Soonja to attend college, JCP&L must improve reliabil- where she met her future ity and act expeditiously in (Continued on page 7) service to its customers.” Last August, Monroe offi- cials wrote to BPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso to share the latest experiences with JCP&L. In the height of Au- gust, with no air conditioning and a state of emergency due to the pandemic, resi- dents were left suffering for days on end, with food, medicine and other supplies spoiled during the lingering power outages. Last October, JCP&L won approval of a rate increase of about $4 per month, roughly equal to collecting $94 mil- lion from ratepayers. In its approval, the BPU commis- sioners rightfully attached several conditions, ordering the utility to figure out how to greatly minimize power out- ages. “JCP&L continues to take from the people of Monroe,” M a y o r D a l i n a s a i d . “Meanwhile, we continue to wait for this utility to finally give something back – in the form of reliable, accountable service.”

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Meet Tom Smith, an extraordinary man

Tom Smith with his “Wall of Art”

By Joe Conti and for the cover art Carol De Haan to be eye- All sorts of interesting peo- catching be- ple live in Rossmoor, but few cause on a dis- could exceed our own origi- play stand, nal Tom Smith from Mutual Marvel Comics 5. He was a comic book col- had competi- orist for 38 years and he has tion. Smith’s — over all the walls of his success as a house — a few thousand colorist can be samples of his art to prove it. seen in the Plus, about 500 autographs 1990s when of well-known people, Star Marvel’s “X- Trek’s Sir Patrick Stewart Men” sold be- among them. tween 200,000 How it all began and 500,000 In the 1980s, Smith was copies every married and father to three single month. It daughters, living in an Old was around Bridge farmhouse with three that time that acres of lawn to mow. He he began air worked various factory jobs. brushing his art Seeing some coworkers in- w o r k , a n d jured in occasional factory eventually do- Tom with one of his pre-stroke works accidents left him wondering ing it on a com- if there might be a better way puter. to earn a living. His wife sug- Smith worked on some table depression that they gested he make use of his other well-known publica- have to deal with. lifelong hobby of drawing and tions: “The Avengers,” He also teaches painting to painting to find a new career. “Spiderman,” “The Incredible adults and kids at The Art The ‘80s were the heyday of Hulk,” “Batman,” Hut in Spotswood. He is es- comic book sales, so when “Superman,” and “Wonder pecially inspired by the kids Smith presented his art port- Woman.” The walls of his because their art work is so folio to Marvel Comics, they house bear witness to this uninhibited. hired him to be a colorist. variety. Smith joined the choir and Every week the company Although Smith began at the harmonica group at the delivered to Smith black and Marvel Comics in the early Monroe Senior Center. white Xerox copies of up- ‘80s, the company had been Using his scooter or his coming episodes. Using wa- founded by Stan Lee in golf cart to get around, Smith ter color dyes, Smith filled 1953. Eventually it was sold is an active member of the them in with bright, lively col- to New World Pictures, and Players and the Rossmoor ors. “Color sets the mood,” finally to Disney, where the Choir. He once spoke to the he says. It was also essential comic book characters be- Women’s Guild. came movie heroes. Tom Smith exemplifies the Illness strikes word “Active,” as in Active At a 2014 comic book con- Adults. He is a happy man, vention in Connecticut, giving so much of himself to Smith’s wife noticed others him showing symp- toms of a stroke, at the age of only 58. He recuperated in New Jersey, doing a lot of physical ther- apy for a year. Smith sold most of his sup- ply of comic books to eager collectors when the farmhouse and three acres of lawn were sold. At Rossmoor In recent years, Smith works with stroke victims at JFK Hospital, using music and dance to get them moving. Activity helps with the inevi- Tiger - after stroke recovery

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phia to catch the Penn Mu- A worthwhile mini-vacation seum, The Museum of the American Revolution, The By Allan Kaufman our decision easy. Perhaps Constitutional Center, and When the state and federal we would go to Key West in the Philadelphia Art Mu- government began to loosen the winter when I would use seum. One day in Gettys- the restrictions on travel I some Marriott points to pay burg, two in Philadelphia. asked my wife, Diane if she for the room. Might as well It takes about three hours would like to find a place for go to a warm place when it’s to get to Gettysburg. The first us to sit in the sun or find a cold here in Monroe. thing we did was take a tour place where we would not That was my finding when of the Gettysburg Museum, relax, but go sightseeing. I looked at the hotels in the site of where the above The original thought was to Charleston, New Orleans, diorama was shown across look into a relaxing vacation. Scottsdale, and Chicago. the entire circular wall. After Then we faced sticker shock, Room prices were double that, we had time to visit the not so much for the price of an what they were pre- Gettysburg National Ceme- airline ticket, but for the price pandemic. I guess they are tery, the site of where Lincoln Diorama of the Battle of Gettysburg- of a hotel. The plans for a re- trying to recoup losses, and gave his Emancipation Proc- Gettysburg Museum laxing vacation went out the they are probably getting lamation speech. door. Our first choice, and a people to pay the prices if The highlight of Gettysburg place we’ve been to a half- they continue to keep their was the private tour we had of dozen times, Key West, would prices high. the battlegrounds. Our tour have been the perfect place to We decided to find a place guide, Truman Eyler, drove do nothing but sit by the pool for a mini-vacation. Our origi- himself and we drove our car, and go to great restaurants. nal plans called for us to start communicating by cell phone. We would not have to do the off in Gettysburg, then to He provided us with the signifi- tourist stuff as we had done Washington, D.C. and wind cance of the places we were that before. The only excep- up at Thomas Jefferson’s passing. We stopped about tion would be a visit to “The home in Monticello, Va. Hotel four times to view the different Little White House,” the winter rooms were booked for a battlelines. Truman was be- home of President Harry Tru- reasonable price, but our yond good explaining the man. We would visit this mu- plans came to a screaming strategies of both the Union seum because our oldest halt when there were no tick- and Confederate armies. We daughter Lana had her wed- ets available for the Smith- finally ended up where the ding reception on the grounds sonian Museums we planned Union forces defended their some 14 years ago. to visit. Off to plan B. position against Pickett’s Then came the sticker As many times as I’ve charge. We were able to visu- shock. Key West is expen- been to Philadelphia, the alize why the Confederacy had sive regardless of the time of only museums I had been to no chance to defeat the Union year you descend onto this were the Franklin Institute forces that day. paradise. At the same hotel, with our girls, so many years Historians believe that if where rooms normally go for ago, and the American Jew- Union General George $450 a night, the going rate ish Museum a few years ago. Meade had followed General was now $850. For me to Diane and I discussed where Robert E. Lee’s forces back spend over $4000 for a five- we should go, and we wound to Baltimore, they would night stay, for a king-size bed up with a plan to visit Gettys- have been successful and bathroom facilities made burg, then travel to Philadel- against a decimated army and the war would have ended two years earlier. Immigrants at whose monthly meetings Eventually, Lincoln removed (Continued from page 5) Koreans could enjoy the fel- Meade from his command husband SinU. lowship of other Rossmoor and in his place he appointed SinU and Soonja were Koreans, and share their eth- (Continued on page 8) married and had their first nic foods and language. child when they decided to Soonja also joined the come to the U.S. for SinU’s Rossmoor Chorus and was graduate studies at the Uni- able to use her singing tal- versity of Kansas. Soonja, ents, honed at Westminster not knowing English, and her Choir College, in the soprano young baby flew alone from section. She also presented Korea to Kansas to meet up a lovely recital at our Meeting with SinU. House a few years ago, for a Because Soonja could not full house of friends, speak English, she ran away neighbors and family, singing from people at first. At this in English and Korean. In time culture shocks for her addition, she has written two were constant, like seeing books, but unless you read people kissing in public and Korean, I don’t advise you to waving greetings instead of buy them. bowing. Soonja has now become After SinU finished his quite Americanized. She studies in architecture in speaks the language well and Kansas they decided to has replaced bowing with wav- come east. While living in the ing her hand. Among her fa- east, Soonja opened a flower vorite foods are the sandwich shop and taught flower ar- and filet mignon, but that did ranging. She then decided to not prevent her from cooking open a restaurant in Prince- and serving a delicious Korean ton called “Soonja’s Café.” meal to the 9-Hole women The cafe was a huge suc- golfers at one of their sched- cess, patronized by univer- uled luncheons. sity students, tourists, towns- Soonja says, “I believe it people, etc. Finally, the hard was a blessing for us to work caught up with her and move into the Rossmoor she became ill. Sadly, the community with a new life cafe had to be closed. and new friends on every When their three children corner.” Imagining myself in left the nest, Soonja and her Soonja’s place, I wonder if I husband decided to find a would have had the courage new smaller nest, which they to leave family and home to could better manage. They go halfway around the world, had heard of Rossmoor and to a country whose language after seeing it, decided to I did not speak or under- move here, bringing their stand, where I knew no one, many talents to our commu- and had no job waiting? nity. When she became Soonja, you are NOT part aware of how many Koreans of the immigrant problem. It live here, Soonja organized is people like you who are the Rossmoor Korean Club, truly a blessing to our nation.

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Mini-vacation most impressive exhibits I’ve “We The People.” Words ever seen in any museum. that stand taller than others (Continued from page 7) The other impressive por- as you read our Constitution. the man who would lead the tion of the museum were the The Center provided us with Union forces to victory, cigar photographs of those men the way the Constitution was smoking General Ulysses who fought in the Revolution- written and for all its faults, it Simpson Grant. ary War. Men who were born is the most copied document Philadelphia was next. Full in the mid-to-late 1760s and in the world by emerging de- disclosure is necessary at lived into their 90s and older mocracies. this point. I’m not a big fan of had their pictures taken and museums that show art or preserved. They were able to sculpture. You see one paint- identify about 150 of the sur- ing you’ve seen them all. vivors and tied them back to Still, I went into the next two their service in General days with eyes wide open. Washington’s Army. The first afternoon was spent at the archeological Penn Museum. I felt like Indiana Jones going through the mu- seum. Every room was differ- ent and held my interest. Plaster cast of Lincoln’s As a history major in col- hands, 1861. lege, I was looking forward to Lincoln is holding a stick, the Museum of the American in his right hand, to close Revolution and the Constitu- the hand after shaking so tional Center. My wife and I many hands during the were not disappointed. The Samuel Downey campaign. highlight of the American (1764-1867) Constitutional Center Revolution Museum was a In 1780, he joined the video on George Washington Continental Army, 2nd New The Philadelphia Art Mu- and his time with his troops. Hampshire Regiment seum was last on our list. We I’m not going to spoil the The Museum of the did not go up the “Rocky ending, but it was one of the American Revolution steps” because we parked in the back of the Museum. We saw some great works of art by Monet and others. Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not mention the great meal we had at a restaurant in Philadelphia called Ambro- sia. It was so good, Diane and I talked about going back just for dinner. Hell, it will take less time to drive there than it takes to drive to New York City. Left Wednes- day late morning, home on Saturday morning. A great mini-vacation.

Independence Hall.

If you would like more in- formation on the hotels, tours and museums Diane and I visited, I can be reached at [email protected] om. Your comments are most welcome.

Friendly reminder

 Pets must be leashed at all times  Pets must be kept within 3 feet from any walk or curb  Pet owners must clean up after their pets

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Family vacations

By Ken Thomas jamas, or dressed in haphaz- All the “are we almost ard clothing. None of the chil- there” questions have been dren will wear socks. answered and the family is in Just when everything is their new home for the next going well, it’s time for break- six to seven days. The ulti- fast, 6 to 11 a.m. Six is feed- mate home we’ve ever ing time for the children. Ten rented was actually the home to eleven is feeding time for of a large family with seven the teenagers or young kids. Their family room was adults. The box of Cheerios huge. With two babies, five will be emptied quickly, children (ages 1-6), two teen- unless grandma has volun- agers, and adults (parents, teered to make pancakes. grandparents), our family Every child will spoon Cheer- needs a football field. ios into its mouth or near it, The chaos begins and con- Cheerios everywhere. Luck- tinues for the week. Since ily, pancakes are finger food. our children do not under- Lunch is not a specific stand the difference between menu either, but PBJ and indoor voices and outdoor macaroni and cheese are voices, screaming also be- required. Extra PBJ will re- gins. “Mommy, main on faces of the chil- mommy” (mother apprecia- dren. Macaroni and cheese tion) and “mine, mine” (toy will remain on the floor for possession) are extreme the vacuum cleaner. Adults screams. Conversation be- raid the refrigerator to avoid tween children are normal starvation. screams. They run from The sub-family responsible room to room, screaming. for dinner should be pre- Adults begin to run also to pared to cut servings into determine the cause of the bite size pieces, omit the screams. The babies don’t word vegetable and repeat- run, but crawl very fast. edly say “one more bite.” On Sometimes the runners vacation, evening meals are pause for climbing exhibi- “iffy,” depending on the qual- tions on any type of furniture. ity of the dinner chefs. Adults The last four steps on the will probably be saved by stairs are for jumping, cocktail hour and snacks. bruises, and screams. The Snacks are more important mother and father tag teams than meals except for des- scream the names of their serts. Only the young chil- children for diaper changes dren will not gain weight. and discipline. Throughout, Various activities are part the runners can be naked, in of a family vacation; play ar- diapers, half-dressed, in pa- (Continued on page 11)

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This month in pictures By Joe Conti and Walter Gryskiewicz

Flowers by elgrace

Beautiful flowers around the Clubhouse More flowers around the Clubhouse Yay, the pool is open. Photo by elgrace

Mayor’s Cup Cornhole Team Front l-r Pat Delacy, Nancy Blume, Yvonne Several people are seen enjoying the pool! Nobile, Debbie McCauley. Rear, L-R Tom Delacy, Tommie Croake, Bill Inset: John Calandruccio says the water is fine! Blume, Dennis Haggerty.

Mutual 16 Directors, L-R Dan McOlvin, Jim Murphy, Ray Clarke hosted the Linda Hilbert, Judi Frei, Jim Murphy, Ray Clarke delivering the food M16 Get together. “Come and get it!” Below: folks enjoyed the barbecue.

Tennis Court: Still dealing with drainage issues.

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his injuries and tuberculosis in the item when the scientists Mary Anning 1810, leaving the family with- published their findings. Over out its primary breadwinner. time, as she found the first By Jean Houvener During this time the price of The circumstances of Mary complete skeleton of a plesio- wheat skyrocketed, but wages Anning’s birth in 1799 were saur (meaning near reptile, but for working people had stag- not propitious. She was the again a marine reptile) and the nated. Both Mary and Joseph child of a carpenter, Richard first skeleton of a pterosaur (a had to step in to support the Anning, and Mary Moore. flying reptile) found in Britain, family. Mary became quite she became increasingly fa- Named for her four-year-old adept as a fossil collector. Jo- older sister who had died a mous, and sought for her well seph was apprenticed to be an few months previous, she and preserved fossils. She also upholsterer, but also collected her older brother Joseph were proposed, based on her analy- fossils for the shop, which their the only siblings of nine to sur- sis of the contents, that copro- mother ran. vive past age four. At only 15 lites were fossilized feces, When Joseph found a four- which William Buckland pub- months of age, she was being foot skull, later named an ich- held by one of three women lished and credited Mary with thyosaurus, Mary searched for standing under a tree watching discovering. and found the rest of the an equestrian event when While she was able to pur- skeleton a few months later. lightning struck the tree and chase a home with an im- She carefully extracted and killed the three women. Mary proved storefront for her fossil reassembled the entire fossil shop, which she had taken was rushed home and into a and mounted it for sale in warm bath, by which she was over from her mother, and in 1811. The fossil was named revived. In later years some spite of many friends, she con- ichthyosaurus, meaning fish credited her brightness to that tinued to exist in a precarious lizard, but was actually neither, revival. financial state. Major finds being a marine reptile. were intermittent and the de- George III was king of Eng- The fossil created a sensa- land at the time, the French mand for fossils volatile. Her tion as it was totally unknown Revolution and later Napole- good friend, geologist Henry and at a time when all crea- onic wars led to shortages of De la Beche, commissioned tures currently alive were food, making it a difficult time the lithograph printing of his thought to have been alive for for the impoverished family. water color Duria Antiquior the duration of time, thought to (ancient Dorset), based on her Additionally, as Dissenters, or be some 5,000 years. Neither Independents, as they called fossils, with the proceeds to go extinction, first proposed by themselves, later named Con- to Mary. The print proved to be Georges Cuvier in the late gregationalists, from the wildly popular and was a 1700s, nor evolution, not yet Church of England, they were needed financial benefit for proposed by Darwin subject to discrimination in Mary. In 1835 her friend Wil- (published in 1859), were ac- liam Buckland secured a civil employment. cepted theories for scientists Mary’s father collected fos- list pension for her through the or the general public. sils that were exposed after British Association for the Ad- In the following years, Mary tides and storms along the vancement of Science for her found several more ichthyo- limestone and shale cliffs many contributions to the new saur skeletons, more or less science of paleontology. where they lived in Lyme Re- complete, one 20 feet long, gis, to supplement their in- The danger of her work was which she sold to various col- come. The area had been a again shown when in 1833 a lectors and scientific institu- shallow sea during the Juras- landslide killed her faithful ter- tions. sic Period, with the animal rier and came within inches of As a child from a dissident fossils preserved over millen- Mary herself. In 1847 Mary religion, female, and poor, died of breast cancer, which nia. He took both Mary and Mary had received no formal Joseph with him on the excur- had caused her great pain in education, but had learned to sions, teaching them how to the preceding years. While read in her church school, and spot and process the fossils she struggled during her life- educated herself as much as for sale in his shop. The sale time for recognition, her contri- she could in anatomy and ge- of small items, such as copro- bution was recognized more ology, performing dissections widely after her death, and lites and fossilized vertebrae, of current species to get an to tourists was a mainstay of particularly in recent years. idea of how her fossils fit into the shop. Many of her major finds can the categories of animals. The work was dangerous as be seen at the Natural History While she shared her obser- shown when Richard was in- Museum in London. vations with various buyers, jured, falling from the cliffs, she was not always credited and succumbed ultimately to with her insights or with finding

Vacations end forever. I closed my eyes and prayed. (Continued from page 9) My daughter was nerv- eas, tours, swimming, ously following the car in games, TV cartoons, shop- front of us, but we had to ping and golf. This list does- stop, because our brakes n’t need an explanation, but were smoking. I prayed more one family side trip was sincerely. The tourists’ shop memorable. at the bottom of Mount Mount Washington Washington was beautiful, I do not like heights, how- like b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! T-shirts ever, grandfathers are re- and a Mount Washington quired on all vacation trips, bumper sticker thankfully so the shotgun seat was ended this family trip. mine. My daughter would Our family vacations in- drive the family (8) up Mount cluded other adventures. My Washington. The road was children, grandchildren and wide initially, then wide dis- great-grandchildren will re- appeared. The two-lane road member them. I will remem- was hardly a description, ber s’mores in the fireplace, then narrowed. a grandson sleeping in my “Up” was another word I lap, adding chocolate syrup didn’t appreciate and that to ice cream, laughing at his word defied description. I knock, knock joke, and a thought we passed some great-granddaughter’s kiss clouds. To the left or right goodnight. looking out the SUV windows Good night generally ends was down, down, down. The the day for most children, but tourist pavilion on top of my family is the exception. Mount Washington was de- They never go to sleep or signed for those who like stay asleep. What are naps? heights. I didn’t leave the I cannot explain the frequent SUV. On the way back, I failures of the spastic sand- couldn’t breathe normally. man in my family. Shhh! One wrong swerve and the Don’t wake up my grandchil- Thomas Family name would dren!

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region refer to the first full one day out of the year won’t Dog Days moon in August as a have a girlfriend for very By Bob Huber “sturgeon moon,” the time long. We have made it to Au- when this popular fish is National Mustard Day oc-

gust, usually the hottest most plentiful. This year, the curs this month, which is a month of the year. August full moon appears on Aug. gross misplacement by the weather is typically referred 22. All sturgeon take note. authorities. It should have to as “the dog days of sum- Actually, there is a lot go- been included with National mer.” The bright green foli- ing on in August. It embraces Hot Dog Month, which we age that we have enjoyed Senior Citizens Day (only celebrated in July. from spring into early sum- one day?! We get short- For the more frivolous mer has dulled slightly, and changed again!), National minded, there’s Sneak Some the chirping of cicadas and Aviation Week, (always the Zucchini on to Your blackbirds fills the air. It’s too week of Orville Wright’s birth- Neighbor’s Porch Night, Na- hot to exert much physical day), and the Little League tional Underwear Day, Inter- effort, and gas is too expen- World Series, which is often national Bat Night, National sive to take any extended more entertaining to watch Halitosis Day, and a host of road trips, so it’s time to relax than the one the pros put on other observations, 132 in and curl up next to the air at the end of the season. all. Take your pick. conditioning with a trashy Aug.1 is also National Girl- Autumn will be upon us all novel. friend’s Day, although we too soon, so enjoy the dog The term “dog days” refers suspect that any swain who days of summer while you to an ancient belief that Sir- only celebrates his girlfriend can. ius, the Dog Star, which was responsible for weather, ap- Tangy Feta cheese – Buy it or make pears closest to the sun this time of year, and that’s what your own causes the weather to be so By Linda Bozowski So delightful, to some folks hot. That’s an easier expla- Does the thought of seeing (not everyone shares the nation than the one we usu- and eating a tangy Greek admiration). But what makes ally get from the TV meteor- salad make your mouth wa- this salad so enticing is, you ologists. ter? Beautiful greens, slices guessed it, the crumbly and Native Americans in New of red onion, various olives tangy Feta cheese. England and the Great Lakes and of course Feta cheese. Feta cheese is called by several names. The French name, Chevre, means goat, since Feta is traditionally made from goat milk, al- though cows’ or sheep’s milk may be used by some cheesemakers. Its texture can range from cream (generally a young cheese), to a more mature tangy and slightly firmer product. Goat cheese may grow firmer, but it does not harden like ched- dar or Swiss. It generally re- mains spreadable, which is, to those who enjoy it, one of the cheese’s more important and delightful attributes. Fresh goat cheese does not develop a rind, but some of the aged varieties may be coated with natural or waxed rinds or even a white mold. Easy to make at home It is noted in some refer- ences that goat cheese is probably one of the oldest dairy products, because it is made so simply. The raw milk is allowed to naturally curdle and then is drained. The pressed curds are the cheese. How simple is that! The home cheese-maker may use purchased goat milk (in the dairy section of super- markets), and then initiate the curdling process by add- ing vinegar, lemon juice or rennet. The product must remain at room temperature in order for the curdling agent to do its work, and then the curdled product is placed into cheesecloth, where it is allowed to drain, at room temperature, for sev- eral days. What remains in the cheesecloth is the cheese, which then may be stored in the refrigerator. Having followed the direc- tions for do-it-myself cheese- making, I must note that the texture of homemade goat cheese is different from the packaged product I buy at the market. It is less firm (perhaps I did not drain it long enough), however, it was tasty as a spread on toast. Very easy directions can be found online. (Continued on page 13)

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It was just a toad By Allan Kaufman grandmother’s house in Wis- The number on my cell consin. They have video phone lit up indicating that games, iPads, electronic my daughter Lisa was calling stuff, all the modern toys, me. She and her family were and the simple pleasure of a visiting her husband’s mom toad had me thinking. Courtesy of worthpoint.com in Wisconsin and it had been Growing up, all of us had a few days since we last the simpler toys to play with. dad. This hockey set had a spoke. I expected to get an We may not have had a marble ball for a puck and I update on what her kids toad, but the toys we had believed that I could will the were doing. were just so simple and we Rangers to win the Stanley “Hello, Papa,” said my had as much fun as Sophie Cup playing against my dad, granddaughter, Sophie. Hav- had this day in July. One of even though the NHL Rang- ing just turned all of six years the first toys I received was ers were a horrible hockey old two weeks ago, I guess an Erector Set. she found it easy to call me club in the late 1950s-early without any assistance from 1960s. The challenge would her brother. be passing the ball from “Hi, Sophie. What’s going player to player given the on?” fact that the players were Immediately I was deflated only moving 360 degrees on as she replied, “Is Nana their spot. Eventually, my there? I have to tell her about Courtesy of Ebay.com dad and I figured it out and our toad.” This was the forerunner of we had many hours of fierce “I’m in the car and Nana’s LEGOs. What seemed like a competition. home so you can call her on thousand nuts and bolts The ultimate toy, if you her cell. Why don’t you tell along with metal rods and could call it a toy was the me about the toad first?” other things too complicated Spalding, known affection- “Joshua,” her brother, “and for this six-year-old. Good ately as a Spaldeen, pink me found this toad by the reason I never became an ball. It is a high-bounce rub- house. We put him in a box, architect. Of course, my set ber ball, about the size of a made a bed out of leaves had fewer pieces. My mom tennis ball without the felt. and put some water in the and dad knew my limitations. Used to play stoop ball, box box.” ball, but as soon as we could And that made me think of throw the ball about 30 feet, just how much pleasure stickball became a mainstay Joshua and Sophie got out of of my childhood. You could a small toad, found by their (Continued on page 14)

Feta cheese (Continued from page 12) It’s not just French Goat cheese is made throughout the world, since goats are found around the world. It is called by different names, with some areas fa- voring goat milk over that from cows. Some of the com- Courtesy of worthpoint.com mon names of the cheese A similar toy that made it to and sources of the milk are my bedroom was Tinkertoy. Yagi (Japan – goat milk), A canister of wood sticks and Rubing (China – cow’s milk), round joints (often the holes and Shosha (China, goat or in the joints were too small yak milk). In France, most of for the sticks) you could the cheeses are made from spend hours creating things goat milk and are sold by the that defied explanation. It names of Chevre, Bucheron, was a fun toy to play with, Clochette, Montrachet, but one without any logic to Valencay and many others. it. In Greece, Feta, mizithra and This next game was a anthotyros are goat milk great game and one that I products. Italy has numerous played for hours with my varieties and uses goat milk for most, as does Spain. Why eat goat cheese? Goat cheese is a good source of probiotics and is high in calcium, of great benefit to bone health. It also contains copper, iron, and riboflavin, all beneficial to blood flow and new cell growth. It is also easily di- gestible, for those who might have difficulties with other milk products. The cheese is also a good source of protein and has no carbohydrates or sugars. How do I eat it? Goat cheese can be crum- bled and sprinkled on a salad. It is particularly good with fresh spinach or aru- gula. Add it to scrambled eggs. Top burgers with it. Make a cold orzo salad with chopped cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta, or add to any warm pasta dish for a creamy and tangy taste. Or spread it on toast with sliced berries. All good and good for you! Enjoy!

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good time for us seniors to Senior Citizens Day begin collecting those dinner table stories by writing them By Bob Huber from home at the age of 15 down or recording them. If In case it escaped your and signing on board a sail- letter writing doesn’t appeal attention, Saturday, Aug. 21, ing ship as a cabin boy, to you, book and stationery will be National Senior Citi- eventually becoming an able- stores have books specially zens Day. It was established bodied seaman. At one point designed for this purpose. It’s by proclamation in 1988 by in time, when he was teach- simply a matter of filling in the President Ronald Reagan. ing me how to row a boat, he blanks. If voice or video re- This is a little confusing, said, “Always keep an eye on cording is more your style, it’s since both presidents John the wake behind your boat.” often better to do so with a Kennedy and Jimmy Carter When I asked why this was friend or family member who had previously designated important, he said, “Because can serve as a prompter. the month of May as Senior knowing where you’ve been However you accomplish it, Citizens Month (now known is the best way to keep track your personal account of as Older Americans Month). of where you’re going,” a your life and times will be- To complicate matters fur- valuable life lesson that has come a document treasured ther, there doesn’t appear to served me well. by succeeding generations. be any specific indication as Considering that day-to- Rather than just a name on a to what is supposed to hap- day in person contact with genealogy chart, you will pen on these occasions, older family members may come alive for those who other than vague references no longer be practical, I never had the privilege of to “ceremonies, events, fairs would like to make the fol- knowing you. and other such activities.” lowing suggestion: Senior Happy Senior Citizens President Reagan’s procla- Citizens Day would be a Day! mation reads, in part: “for all they have achieved through- out life and for all they con- Shapewear – An interesting history tinue to accomplish, we owe all older citizens our thanks By Linda Bozowski shapewear has existed or and a heartfelt salute. We The great fantasy – a recol- does exist that tortures men to can best demonstrate our lection of the condition of our the degree that women have gratitude and esteem by bodies when we were 17 endured. I remember as a making sure that our commu- years old. Four years of phys young girl helping my wonder- nities are good places in ed, running track, stretching ful grandmom lace up her which to mature and grow exercises on the gym floor – most-of-the-way down the older, places in which older oh, the firm muscles that re- back corset as she was dress- people can participate to the quired no external implements ing. When I think about this fullest and can find encour- to appear shapely. Maybe now, it is even more curious, agement, acceptance, assis- those who continued their ath- since we were farmers who tance and services they need letic activities in college or who maybe had an out-of-house to continue to lead lives of had hyper-active toddlers to outing once a week to go to independence and dignity.” chase after were fortunate the grocery store in James- Rossmoor life certainly enough in keep all those mus- burg. There was no reason for meets the provisions of cles firm. No flabby upper my slender grandmom to wear President Reagan’s procla- arms, no bounce or jiggle, and a corset under her dress when mation, but it was not that then, as the years went by, she wasn’t going any farther long ago that families were none of the dreaded cellulitis. than the kitchen or the clothes- expected to include a home Did we all eat well, or did line. But that’s what women for their elderly relatives. Dunkin Donuts or McDonalds did in those days – wore cor- Since then, the dynamics offer temptations that resulted sets. have changed drastically. in muffin tops? Is the tummy The evolution of the gar- Nowadays, with highly mo- not so flat as it used to be? As ments bile families spread to the fashions changed, was it im- It is generally believed that four winds, seniors are more portant that we looked as the first shapewear was proba- likely to live in communities svelte as Marilyn Monroe in bly the corset, but some histo- like Rossmoor than in the “Some Like It Hot” when we rians argue that the girdle was “bosom of the family.” went to that important social the first bit of clothing. The Current lifestyles may keep event? early girdles were worn around up with the ever-increasing As the old saying goes, the waist like a wide belt. Their pace of our modern society, “Vanity, vanity, all is vanity.” purposes were more poetic but there is one important Don’t know who said it, and it’s than esthetic: some ascribed element that is in danger of as true for men as it is for magical properties to them, being lost in the shuffle: our women, but I’m not sure what (Continued on page 15) anecdotal family history; those wonderful stories about “the old days” that distances represented sin- were once told around the A toad gles, doubles, triples and table when the family gath- home runs. Usually played ered for dinner. When I was (Continued from page 13) play stickball in the streets, with two friends per team, young, my maternal grand- catching a ground ball and/or parents lived with us. I cher- but being all of 10 years old, a fly ball was an out. ish the stories my grandfa- all the parents frowned on

ther told about running away playing in the middle of Uni- versity Avenue in the Bronx. The way we played required a wall, a piece of chalk, to draw a batter’s box, a stick- ball bat and at least three Spaldeens (on a solid hit, the balls could break apart). At 15 cents each, the Spal- deens were the cheapest form of being occupied for hours at a time. “Spaldeen” You made up your own Stickball anyone? Major League Team batting order, with all of us fighting to There were so many other be the Yankees. I often toys that I played with by my- played as the Giants as their self, with my dad or with team batted mostly from the friends. The toys represented right side of the plate, with a simpler time, just as the the exception of McCovey. time my granddaughter When it came time to an- Sophie had when she found nounce McCovey I had to bat her toad. lefthanded. I also realized by I can be reached at doing this that my life as a [email protected] switch hitter in Little League om. Comments are always would not happen. Selected appreciated.

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guidebook indicated an initial On a bicycle three miles of dirt road from the village back to a main By Ken Thomas did not want an audience road. We learned about this bi- until I could develop some Now is a good time to cycle trip of 50 miles from a adequate skills. When did mention the strange seats friend. The route followed an they invent hand brakes? attached to a bicycle. They almost unused, mostly paved The first five miles were flat are only uncomfortable on road in northern New Jersey. with several historical points smooth roads and short trips. Many historical sites were of interest, so we stopped On a dirt road for three miles, along the route. At the mid- often and took turns reading the seats are a form of tor- point was a restored village the guidebook information, ture. where blacksmiths, carpen- “Washington slept here.” The The heat of the afternoon ters, jewelers and others still next 10 miles were hilly and I began to play havoc with my practiced those crafts as did appreciated the 10 gears, second wind. Every little hill their ancestors of the 1800s. wishing for 10 more. looked like Everest. By now, A guidebook was available The village was in a valley, I was walking my bike up with a mile-by-mile descrip- which meant a long downhill every incline. One of the tion of the trip and informa- run. The boys were shouting boys dropped back to keep tion about the historical stops as we picked up speed. It felt me company. While I walked, along the way. I could not heavenly just to coast, not he crisscrossed the road on resist volunteering. Fifteen pump. Yet, as I went faster his bike, keeping our conver- boys signed up for the trip. and faster, a disturbing sation going and giving me No father shared our enthusi- thought entered my head. encouragement. Now that asm. What if I fall? I could imagine got me angry. I hated the old The last time I was on a my blood painting a new line man image and my embar- bicycle was 30 years ago. down the center of the road. rassment choked my ego. Luckily, my father-in-law just Touring the village, I was With two miles left, I purchased a 10-speed after amazed how wonderful it mounted that miserable his retirement, so I could bor- was to walk. My body was metal contraption, deter- row his new Schwinn. I did only sore. The agony would mined to finish. From the not forget the bicycle lessons come later. Those villagers waist down, every muscle from Dad, but 10 gears were demonstrated their skills and throbbed and even my toes nine more than I ever used. told us stories about their cried out for Advil. I pedaled The miles ahead would be ancestors. We sat in the vil- to the finish amidst cheers interesting. lage square to eat our lunch from the boys, dismounted I volunteered to be the ca- and drink the town’s home- and sat down. I sat because I boose, so “I could help those made root beer. could not stand. having trouble.” Those words “Only 20 miles to go” is not were a pound of baloney. I a positive statement. The

Shapewear thigh as possible so the stock- ing would not be visible. The (Continued from page 14) downside of this method is that while others believed that they the wearer had marks on her enhanced fertility. Some be- legs where the circulation had lieved that these girdles been reduced from wearing helped conquer monsters. quasi-tourniquets on her legs NEW NEIGHBORS These girdles may have for hours on end.) By Christina Smith, Resident served their various purposes, The girdle wearer was able Services Manager but they didn’t do much to en- to wear her panties under- Carmen Rivera and Jimmy hance the body image of the neath the girdle, so modesty Roman, 91B Greenfield wearer. could be maintained. Since Lane, formerly of St. Cloud, Corsets, which were com- this made toileting difficult, Fla. monly worn by women and many wearers wore their un- men until the beginning of the dergarments on the outside of Michael McDonald, 710A th 20 Century, were created for the girdle, so shorter-length Yarborough Way, formerly of the purpose of enhancing the girdles became more popular. Monroe Twp., N.J. shapeliness of the wearer. Pantyhose and control Cathleen DeStasio, 422A Early corsets are found back in panties – hooray! Onset Lane, formerly of Ise- history as far back as ancient With the invention of panty- lin, N.J. Crete. The modern corset was hose in the 1960s, girdles with Maria Rutenvski, 416A developed in the 16th century garters were out of vogue. Onset Lane, formerly of and was reinforced with stays One stop shopping! And better Sayreville, N.J. of bone. Steel was introduced yet, panty hose with control much later. The early corsets top portions were created, so Jacqueline Daniels and were traditionally laced up the flatter tummies and firmer but- Daniel Shaq, 10-O Sussex back and their intended objec- tocks were more attainable. Way, formerly of Morganville, tives were to narrow the waist- Not quite the same effect as N.J. line and, depending on the the earlier garments, but we James and Ellen McCon- design, enhance the position were in the ‘60s and many nell, 514A Sutton Way, for- of the bosom. were going bra-less, so who merly of Fort Worth, Texas As women began to take cared if there was a little jiggle Shi Han Oh, 11N Village more visible positions in public in our steps (as seen from the Mall, formerly of Gahanna, life, the corset decreased in back)! Ohio popularity (as if it had ever had And now there is Spanx and any popularity among the its competitors Thomas Czech, 590B Troy wearers!), and modern girdles Have we come full circle? Way, formerly of Monroe emerged. Do we seek the slender and Twp., N.J. The key to comfort and smooth look that was so popu- Karen Ross, 488 New Ha- mobility – huh? lar in the ‘50s? Undergarments ven Way, formerly of Perth Contemporary girdles were available now are designed to Amboy, N.J. designed to shape the wearer focus on particular body areas, Gregoria Montalto and Ric- in a smooth line, with a nar- should the wearer wish to take cardo Ravalli, 480N Newport rower waistline and com- that route. Smaller waist, Way, formerly of Brooklyn, pressed (non-jiggly) buttocks. smoother thighs, firm buttocks. N.Y. They also provided an easier It’s all yours, for a price and a way to fasten hosiery by hav- fitting. And even better yet, Catherine Sellers, 200C ing garters attached to the some clothing is being manu- Old Nassau Road, formerly bottom of the girdle on elastic factured with shapewear built of Paterson, N.J. straps to reach the tops of the in. Riders control-top jeans stockings. (For those who may (no), leggings made of span- not know, until straps were dex, skirts with shaper panels Reminder invented, hosiery was held up across the front. So whether Please by super-sized elastics that it’s Spanx or Svelte or Pick Up required the wearer to roll the Squeem or Vedette, shape- After Your stocking around the elastic wear is here to stay, at least Dog. and place it as high up the for now.

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He was active in the Ross- Arthur L. Phillips ing the In Memoriam moor Chorus, the Computer Arthur L. Phillips, prominent first retire- Club and the New Jersey attorney and longtime Ross- ment com- Dr. Albert C. Parker redesigning the Naval oper- Club. He loved learning and moor resident, passed away munity on Dr. Albert C. Parker, 88, ating room and training medi- teaching others. In 2009, he on Tuesday, July 6. He was 93 the East went home to be with the Lord cal officers. He once saved a was honored by the Kiwanis years old, born in New Bruns- C o a s t . on Sunday, July 11, at Village man’s life by performing an Club as Citizen of the Year. wick, N.J., on September 25, Addition- Point in Monroe Township, emergency appendectomy in Al is survived by his wife 1927, the son of the late Philip ally, he N.J. He and his beloved wife rough seas. Eileen, daughter Janet Wilson and Jennie Busch Phillips. He was in- Eileen moved to Monroe After the Navy, Dr. Al be- (Jim), daughter Sue Mez- lived there most of his life until strumental Township in 2003, after rais- gan a long and successful zapelle (Dom), son Steve 1987, when he moved to in the Arthur L. Phillips ing their family in North Caro- career as an Ob/Gyn with his (Karen), and by grandchildren Rossmoor where he was an creation of lina, New York, and Con- office in Rye Brook, N.Y., Jen Wilson, Steve Wilson, admired and well-liked Exit 8A on the New Jersey necticut. and delivering babies at Kristen Mezzapelle, Lauren neighbor. He was also a winter Turnpike which gave easy Born on February 26, 1933 United Hospital in Port Ches- Mezzapelle, Ben Parker, Lizzy resident of Hunters Run, in access to the newly created in Jersey City, N.J., Dr. Al, as ter. He once remarked, “I Parker, Erin Parker, great Boynton Beach, Fla. area. He proudly served on the he was known by his friends, stopped counting after 3,000 granddaughter Kaylee Mez- Phillips graduated from Rut- New Jersey Ethics Committee. met his future bride when he babies.” Dr. Parker was also zapelle-O’Brien and nephew gers Law School in 1952 and He married his beloved was only four years old. He an early pioneer for in-vitro Glenn Teichner. He was pre- was admitted into the N.J. Bar. Marjorie Friedberg in 1952. and Eileen grew up on the fertilization and introduced deceased by grandson Mi- In that same year he opened Their marriage lasted until her same street in Union City. IVF to other doctors in the chael Mezzapelle. He also his law office in New Bruns- passing in 2008. He is sur- She even remembers seeing northeast. leaves behind countless wick as a sole practitioner vived by his three children him on his tricycle as a child. A Mayflower Descendent, friends and patients who re- where he counseled for 62 Donald, Lauren (Bruce) and They started dating in high he enjoyed trips on his sailboat spected and loved him. years. Retiring in 2014, he was Jeffrey (Diana), grandchildren school and were married in “Pilgrim,” won national awards A funeral service was held honored for being the oldest Michael and his wife Jenna, 1954. They were about to for his marquetry, loved com- on Saturday, July 17, at Prince practicing attorney in Middle- Alexa and her fiancé Nicole, celebrate their 67th anniver- puter technology and went on of Peace Lutheran Church, sex County. He was a lifelong and Adriana and her fiancé sary when he passed away. to design countless pro bono Princeton Junction, N.J. Inter- fan and supporter of Rutgers Jordan. He is also survived by Al graduated of Columbia websites pre- and post- ment was private. Scarlet Knights and an avid his loving partner of 11 years, University and Harvard Medi- retirement. He loved a good For those wishing to make a golfer until his death. He was a Adrienne Machaver, and by cal School. After his intern- walk on a beach: Long Island contribution in Dr. Al’s mem- lifetime member of Anshe his older sister, Anita Axelrod. ship and full residency, he Sound near his home; Long- ory, the family asks that dona- Emeth Memorial Temple. Graveside services were continued his medical career boat Key on his annual treks tions go to Alzheimer’s New In the 1960s, Phillips served held on Thursday, July 8, at in the Navy, where he re- there; and various east coast Jersey, www.alznj.org Always as the attorney for the Ross- Elmwood Cemetery in North ceived a commendation from beaches for regular reunions giving, always serving; his was moor Corporation, through Brunswick, N.J. Shiva was the Secretary of the Navy for with all his grandchildren. a life well-lived and well-loved. which he took part in develop- observed later that day at his He will be deeply missed. residence in Rossmoor, fol- lowed by prayer services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rutgers Law School Scholarship Fund at https://law.rutgers.edu/giving

Letter to the Editor Our Flag For all those who have, or are presently serving in the Armed Forces, we want to thank Bob Huber for his arti- cle regarding our Flag in the July issue of the Rossmoor News. Well said, Bob!!! As an aside, should any- one have a Flag that is in need of replacement, please do not dispose of it in a trash bin. Contact either Denny or Dan and we will arrange to have it picked up and hon- orably retired according to military protocol. Denny O’Malley Dan McOlvin Rossmoor Veterans *** Rescind this Resolution To: RCAI, Rossmoor Board of Directors, Mutual One, Rossmoor Croquet Club, Rossmoor Chorus, Rossmoor Community Church, Ross- moor Players, and Rossmoor News c/o RCAI. Reference: RCAI Resolution 21-11 I am looking at 21-11. And I see 24 “Whereases” and then, the “NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on this 20th day of May, 2021,” and the “guidelines” for “REOPENING COMMON AREAS AND AMENITIES,” paragraphs 1 – 16. I hope I am not running afoul of the legal world in expressing my thoughts to you and to friends and associates I know in the organizations listed above. Here are some of those thoughts: 1. Whereas I feel that at least some of those “whereases,” especially those from early 2020 are no longer applica- ble, and 2. Whereas it seems to me that there has been a lot of

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Clubs and Organizations CULINARY CORNER By Sidna Mitchell Reading and writing still going on

Hurry out for Curry By Norman Perkus at 10 a.m. to discuss what Curried Culinary Corner The Book Discussion they have written. Soup Squash Soup Group continues to meet All Rossmoorites are wel- monthly over Zoom on the come. Call Norman Perkus 3 tablespoons butter 1 - 1½ teaspoons curry third Thursday of the month. for Zoom access. If the Club- Our sites—-at our age I 1 cup chopped leeks or powder “Resistance” by Owen house has reopened by hesitate to say plots—-in the sweet onions 1 cup applesauce Sheers is the book to be dis- these dates, we will meet in Monroe Township Community 2 cups chopped yellow 1 teaspoon salt cussed at the August meet- the Clubhouse. Watch Chan- Garden were flourishing after a squash ¼ teaspoon black pepper ing. Join us at 3 p.m. on Aug. nel 26 for updates. Be sure slow start. By the first of July 3 cups chicken broth 19. to register with RCAI [same we had already had two cu- On Aug. 26, the last Thurs- process as for the pool] so cumbers, two acorn squashes, Melt the butter in a pot and add the leeks or onions. day of the month, the Writ- that you will be able to join a few radishes, lots and lots of Cook until the leeks/onions are translucent and then add ers’ Group will meet virtually us in the Clubhouse. lettuce and uncountable sum- the chopped squash. mer/yellow squash. We were Add curry powder and mix well. patiently waiting for corn, okra Add chicken broth and applesauce and simmer until the Don’t throw out your dancing shoes and what should be a bumper squash is tender. crop of tomatoes—-cherry and Remove from heat and pour soup into a blender. By Judy Perkus heritage. Blend well and add salt and pepper to taste. As I write this in early July, Ken is really the farmer; he Pour into soup bowls and serve warm or refrigerate and Rossmoor is still mostly faithfully waters and pulls serve cold. closed while the Monroe weeds. He carefully ties up the Makes about four to six portions, depending on size. Township Senior Center and tomatoes to stakes with strips Serve with crusty bread and a green salad. Public Library are open for of my old panty hose. He NOTE: If you wish, garnish soup with thin slices of apple indoor activities for the most neatly rakes any open soil and and/or chopped chives. part. The Meeting House cuts dead leaves off plants. I, I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. was to reopen open for reli- on the other hand, simply en- gious services and the Club- so that you will be able to joy picking the produce, pre- house for limited use later in enter the Clubhouse. paring salads and cooking the July. Rossmoor Dance Club vegetables. LWVMT to demonstrate We hope that the Club- President Armen DeVivo We had so much summer house Ballroom will be open- would love to put her eagerly squash—-at least two a day— new voting machines ing soon. Make sure that you awaited plans into action. -that Ken and I gave yellow By Judy Perkus sign up with RCAI (same Watch Channel 26 for an- squash to our neighbors, to The League of Women Voters of Monroe Township (LWVMT) registration as for the pool); nouncements. Rossmoor friends to take will host a demonstration of the new voting machines in the Mon- home after dinner and to roe Township Public Library on Monday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 7:30 friends who stopped by on p.m. The public is welcome. The Middlesex County Board of their way back to Pennsyl- Elections will supply the machines so that Monroe residents may Windows 11 is coming, maybe. vania after time at the Jersey become familiar with their use. The machines will be used again By Steven Gray the same time — maybe. Shore. on Election Day, Nov. 2. As I write this, the Com- Microsoft has come up In fact, for our Pennsyl- The League of Women Voters of Monroe Township is strictly puter Lab will be reopened with new features and vania friends I served a cur- nonpartisan; it neither supports nor opposes candidates for office on a limited basis beginning changes to Windows 11 but ried squash soup and a at any level of government. Members include Republicans, De- July 6. I am in the middle of also new criteria for it to in- salad Niçoise; for dessert mocrats and Independents. We study and take an active role in updating the computers and stall (some of this can there was vanilla ice cream state, national and local issues. We sponsor candidates’ forums hope to have all of them change between now and with blueberries and a blue- and conduct voter registration drives. done by then. Please do then). I will not mention all berry sauce. Since Coralie For more information, call Judy Perkus, LWVMT treasurer at keep in mind that Rossmoor the requirements but will doesn’t eat fish, I substituted 609-395-1552. requires all to be fully vacci- state that not all CPUs (the chicken for the usual tuna in nated in order to enter the brains) will be supported, the salad. I included our gar- Clubhouse and that wearing plus you have to have TPM den lettuce, sliced squash a mask is still mandated. (Trust Platform Module) in- and sliced radishes in the Please also remember, since stalled and enabled in the salad so I didn’t follow the Lab use is limited, we must bios. salad Niçoise recipe exactly. enforce the members only As of this point, the Lab Also, since the couple usu- rule. computers cannot install ally watches their intake of Since I am a tech person, I Windows 11, nor can my carbohydrates, I didn’t offer decided to check out the lat- overpowered personal desk- any bread. They loved this est in wrist wear, a Smartass top or my two-year-old Sur- soup that I served cold but I watch. I put it on, named it face Go. If you want to check have also made it as a hot SA, and promptly asked SA your own computer, Micro- soup. You can add less curry “What time is it?” SA replied soft had a health check app powder for those who don’t “What do you care, you’re but has since pulled it, as it like spicy foods. This soup is retired.” Hm-m, that didn’t go was not the most informative. easy to make and is so deli- so well. I tried again - “What In addition, MS may be cious. is on my schedule today?” changing the requirements. SA “See my previous an- The really strange part is swer.” Okay, not really ideal. that if you are a Microsoft Letters {Ring, ring ring} that’s my Insider like me, you can (Continued from page 16) brother calling - click. “SA, download and use Windows “opening up,” as in New Why did you hang up on my 11, even if your system is York City, including Yankee brother?” SA “I don’t like him supposedly not ready. Not Stadium, local restaurants, - or you either” click. The real ready does not mean your Thompson Park, Monroe reason I thought I need one computer cannot run Win- Village, and Rossmoor golf, is to watch my blood pres- dows 11, only that you can- and sure (like most of us getting not install it - not quite the 3. Whereas I interpret the cro- a wee bit older). “Hey SA. same thing. The good news quet rules to say things like, What is my blood pressure?” is that Windows 10 will con- for instance, I can be fined SA “Rising rapidly.” I decided tinue to be supported to from $100 - $300 and even I did not need one (spoiler 2025. You now have four have my option to play re- alert, no, SA doesn’t exist, years to save up for another voked for just sitting on a but if it did, I would own one). computer or switch to Linux. courtside bench and watch- In 2015, Microsoft an- Most of us have seen that ing someone play, and nounced that Windows 10 new apps are written for IOS 4. Whereas I feel that those would be the last version of (Apple) or Android, not for who have instituted and are Windows and would just re- Windows. Windows 11 will enforcing these rules are an ceive updates. Guess what! be able to run Android apps. embarrassment to them- Windows 11 will be coming What to do now if you want selves and to the whole to a computer near you — or to use your computer to go community, maybe not. Windows 11 on the American Pool app? 5. Therefore, I feel that Resolu- computers will be shipping You can use a program tion 21-11 should be ended sometime in the fall with a called Bluestacks: without delay. free upgrade coming out at (Continued on page 18) Carl Kruse 81B Dorset Lane

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Indian American Club observes fifth annual Heritage Day

By Shatrughan Dawani now celebrate in a grand The Indian American Club manner with a classical In- is proud to announce the dian dance performance by Fifth Annual Asian Heritage the Siddhendra Kuchipudi Art Day at the Monroe Township Academy with catered appe- Senior Center Auditorium tizers and a delicious Indian from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, dinner. Cost of admission is Aug. 28. $15. per person payable at As Joe Biden, President of the door (appetizer and din- the United States, pro- ner included). claimed in May 2021, “this is On this occasion, the fol- an opportunity to recognize lowing foreign-born Ameri- the history and achievements cans will be recognized for of Asian Americans, Native their work and efforts in posi- Hawaiians and Pacific Is- tively influencing some as- landers. During a difficult pect of American society: Above: Chorus rehearsal in the park! year of pain and fear, we Dr. Madiha Jafri reflect the tradition of leader- Guru Malini Nair On right: Janet Wilson and Alyce Owens get the festivi- ship, resilience and courage Mr. Shashi Airi ties started. shown by these communities As part of our New Jersey and recommit to the struggle history project, we partnered for their equity.” with Rutgers Oral History Rossmoor Dems support Team Dalina Since formation in June Archives and recorded the 2014, the Indian American oral history of the above can- By Michael Markel, president Dalina, who is now running member that Governor Phil Club has celebrated Heritage didates. A photographic al- Several officers and mem- to fill the unexpired term of Murphy is also up for reelec- Day with Indian classical bum on the life journeys of bers of the Rossmoor De- two years left vacant by the tion, as are our good friends, dance performances at the the above persons will also mocratic Club joined Middle- passing of our former Mayor State Senator Linda Green- Monroe Township Senior be released on this occasion. sex County and Monroe Gerald Tamburro; stein, Assemblymen Dan Ben- Center. Due to the pan- We invite the Rossmoor Township officials and candi- Incumbent Councilman son, and Wayne DeAngelo. demic, last year’s celebration community to join us in this dates for office to enjoy Terrence Van Dzura, who is Claribel Cortes is candidate for was virtual. celebration. For further de- brunch at the Americana running to fill an unexpired Middlesex County Surrogate. With the July 1 opening of tails, please call 609-664- Diner on the morning of two-year term as councilman Running for Middlesex the Senior Center, we can 2826. Wednesday, June 16. As -at-large; County Commissioners are always when Dems get to- Seeking four-year terms on Ron Rios, Shanti Narra, and gether, good vibes and high the Monroe Township Mu- Chanelle Scott McCullum. spirits filled the room, and nicipal Council are three can- These are candidates of Women’s Guild will remain closed the food was delicious. didates: Incumbent Elizabeth whom we can be proud. It for 2021-2022 year Middlesex County Com- Schneider from Ward 1; would be well to remember missioner Leslie Koppel, well Rupa Siegel from Ward 2; them in preparation for Elec- By Diane England will be enough people willing known to all of us, introduced and Alton Kinsey, M.D., from tion Day 2021. We hope to While things are beginning to dedicate their time and tal- the candidates for office in Ward 3. see you at the polls and, to open up in our community, I ents to running the organiza- the upcoming 2021 election: Election Day this year will shortly thereafter, at the vic- must inform you that the tion at that time. Incumbent Mayor Steve fall on Nov. 2. We need to re- tory celebration. Women’s Guild will not reopen As many of you know, es- for the 2021-2022 program sentially the same team ran year. After consultation with the Women’s Guild for the four Jane Balmer, RCAI’s General years prior to the pandemic’s Religious Organizations Manager, the members of the arrival. A month before we board, in place at the time we shut down, everyone had was very important to Jeff. shut down in March, 2020, committed to return for a fifth A Great Guy He enjoyed reading and were all in agreement that we year. However, as you proba- By Adrienne Brotman studying the Bible. He was should take this action. bly know from your own ex- With great sadness Ross- the treasurer of Torah Study Does this mean we will defi- perience, living through the moor, the Interfaith Council and he always made sure nitely reopen in the fall of pandemic has changed peo- and the Jewish Congregation there were coffee and good- 2022? While we hope that will ple’s priorities. In another year, lost a special guy, Jeffrey ies to eat whenever Torah be the case, we will just have they may have changed again. Albom. Jeff passed away Study met. to see how things are at that We all still face uncertain suddenly on June 12. He was president, treas- point. I’m not referring merely times. Some of us realize we Jeff and Marcia moved to urer and social chair. He to COVID-19. I certainly hope are not functioning as well as Rossmoor from Brooklyn, shopped, prepared, cooked it is gone by then. Instead, I’m we did prior to the pandemic. I N.Y. about nine years ago. and organized the congre- Jeff Albom blowing the concerned about what so will admit to the problem of They were married for 55 gation’s seders, Purim par- Shofar many other clubs and organi- brain fog, as will some of my years, and are blessed with ties, Simchat Torah cele- zations have faced — if there th friends. I just read an article two children and four grand- brations, and 4 of July bar- services in the Meeting where a clinical psychologist, children. becues. House on Friday, Aug. 13, Dr. Bryan, claims that brain fog Jeff was an active member Jeff was part of the Sam- and Friday, Aug. 27, at 7:15 Windows 11 could become even more no- of our community. He served son Squad, always there to p.m. Torah Study will be Sat- ticeable and problematic as first as a director of Mutual 9, help set up and breakdown urday, Aug. 14, and Satur- (Continued from page 17) we transition back to lifestyles then as president, and was for services. He was one of day, Aug. 28. Meeting place WWW.Bluestacks.com which more in alignment with what also a member of the RCAI the Congregation’s Lay to be determined. Please is an emulator for Android we had before. Board of Governors. Readers and Torah Readers. check Channel 26 for up- that will work on both your I rather hope that’s not the Jeff was an active partici- He also was our Shofar dates. Windows computers and case, but if it is, if I still con- pant of the Interfaith Council. Blower for the High Holidays. If you would like more in- your Macs. Yes, it is totally tinue to experience more anxi- He was treasurer and with Jeff loved history, espe- formation about the Congre- free not only to download but ety and that feeling of being his fellow council members cially the Civil War. He also gation, please contact Allan also to use. overwhelmed than I ever had he was always eager to in- loved to watch “M*A*S*H” on Kaufman, vice president of Once you download and prior to the pandemic, I’m not clude all faiths here at Ross- TV every day. He will truly be m e m b e r s h i p a t install it you can then open going to be thrilled about it. moor in all Interfaith activi- missed by many. Allan.Kaufman0125@gmail. the program (it is a bit slow) However, I’m going to remind ties. He always volunteered The Congregation will hold com or 732- 690-2145. and go onto the Google app myself of something else Dr. to be a part of the Interfaith site to download Android pro- Bryan wrote — that while pan- services and participated in grams like American Pool. demic-related brain fog can the organization of these Jewish War Veterans Post 609 You will need a Google ac- make you believe you’re suf- events. count (if you have Gmail you fering from early-stage demen- He was instrumental in By Charles Koppelman A l s o The Monroe Township have an account) and can tia, this is not likely to be the helping to deliver Thanksgiv- requested Jewish War Veterans Post either use your existing ac- case. Our cognitive functioning ing dinners to homebound are DVDs 609 is collecting United count or create a new ac- should return to normal once residents. s u i t a b l e States and foreign stamps, count. Why create one? Sim- our lives have essentially done The Jewish Congregation for veter- both on and off envelopes. ple privacy - a new account the same. will truly miss Jeff. We will ans at Stamps are used by veter- will not have any of your in- I hope things go well for you miss him for his generous those lo- ans as a hobby and as ther- formation or access to your and your loved ones as we all nature, his friendly smile and cations. apy at VA Medical Centers existing account so you can step farther and farther back his hearty handshake but Send all items to: JWV nationwide. freely give the app full per- into our old lives. Then again, above all for all he did to Post 609, c/o Charles Kop- The stamps are not traded mission since there will be perhaps you have some new keep the Congregation going pelman, 6 Yarmouth Dr., or sold; they are forwarded to nothing for the app to look at priorities or goals for yourself. and functioning. Judaism Monroe Township, NJ (pictures, contacts, etc.). If so, I wish you well with them. veterans at no charge. 08831-4742.

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ARNIE’S DRIVING SERVICE. Classified New York, airports, doctor of- HEALTH CARE CENTER NEWS fices. Anywhere, anytime. Call (609) 751-1612. Advertising our family and friends again, Emergency has been lifted. BOB’S RIDES FOR CASH is Returning to back. Concordia resident. Call but the past 15 months have Our new normal will look dif- Home normal from the changed us in some ways. Bob at (609) 819-1240. ferent. We will be conscious Many people are hesitant Improvement & COVID-19 of washing our hands more LIMO GUY — Our 19th year. and anxious about socializ- pandemic frequently. Zoom is here to Services All airports and almost any- ing and mingling with people By Kaytie Olshefski, BSN, RN-BC stay whether it is for meet- where. Lincoln vehicles. New- It has been a long road, again. Transitions are not as ings or seeing family and RELIABLE HANDYMAN ark Airport $75. Philly Airport SERVICES – Local resident. but we are finally emerging easy as just saying the friends via computer. $155. JFK Airport $170. Prices No job too small. All labor from the grips of the COVID- COVID-19 Public Health (Continued on page 20) include tax and tolls. Call 732- guaranteed. Call me to discuss 19 pandemic. We have been 452-9222 or 732-803-2521. – no obligation. Reasonable (24/7) waiting for this day to get rates. Call (609) 409-7096 or back to normal. Governor (908) 385-5869. AAA TRANSPORTATION— Murphy has lifted the COVID Monroe area. (Encore resi- -19 Public Health Emergency PAINT KING NJ — Concordia dent.) Transportation to air- that had been in place since Resident. Fast service. Experi- ports, trains, piers, NYC, and I March 9, 2020. enced. Ceiling & Wall special- will drive your car to and from What does this all mean? ist. NJ LIC 13HV10937500. Florida. Reasonable rates. Call People who have not been Call (609) 598-2221. Howard (732) 979-3085. vaccinated are to continue to wear a mask and maintain MIKE THE HANDYMAN – physical distancing espe- See my display ad in this edi- House Cleaning tion. (732) 780-0468. cially when indoors. People WANT COMPLETE DE- who have been fully vacci- TAILED cleaning? Call Saile! nated do not have to wear a 732-621-9985. Free estimates! mask if they choose not to. Tax & Accounting Masks are required at public- Services facing state offices. Busi- Help & Health nesses may require face DON’T LET TAX QUESTIONS coverings for employees and add to your stress. Call me for Services customers. a free consultation. In-home ANNA’S HOME CARE – Cer- Physical distancing is no accounting services at reason- tified professional caregiver is longer mandated for vacci- able rates. Rebecca Bergknoff, looking for live-in/live-out job in nated people but businesses CPA. 732-718-4359 Monroe Township. Experienced, may choose to continue to references. Driver’s license. ask their customers to do so. Accepts long-term care insur- Outdoor events no longer Miscellaneous/ ance. Low prices. Private care have a capacity limit of the Services option. Call Anna at (609) 917- number people allowed to 4208 or (908) 337-7462. attend. Indoor capacity has TECH BUDDY – Simple step- also been lifted. by-step help with smart- LEASE A NIECE HOME People who were working phones, computers and tab- CARE AGENCY. Assistance w/personal and household remotely from home now lets. Large print solutions for Contact Waste Management activities – cooking shopping, may be called back to the low tech problems. Beginner to 609-587-1500 Advanced. Patience and en- appointments, local transporta- office. New Jersey has tion. Companions. CHHAs, reached over 70% eligibility ID# 61565342007 thusiasm included. Wireless printers, Netflix, Amazon Alexa RNs. (732) 521-HOME or of people being vaccinated for pick up of household items setup and training. Have Alexa (732) 521-4663. with at least one vaccine NO electronics remind you of your appoint- shot. NO upholstered furniture ments, read audiobooks, AT ANGEL TOUCH HOME When you come to the CARE we provide excellent No mattresses more. $5 off setup. Free quote. Health Care Center you will (732) 589-4974. care for the elderly with li- be required to wear a mask. [email protected] censed, insured and bonded The Executive Order from thoroughly screened aides. Governor Murphy requiring Recycle information from COMPUTERS BUILT & RE- We are a company that cares masks to be worn in health PAIRED - RJF Sales Com- for our patients and makes care settings is still in effect. Waste Management pany LLC. Is your computer sure they are treated by the best. 24-hour care (living with We have longed to get  No caps on glass bottles/containers in the recycle bin. running slow? It may need a tune-up. Desktop and laptop resident). Elderly companion- back to normal and be with  No lids on plastic bottles. repair in your home. I am fully ship. Call (609) 907-6059.  Only #1, #2, and #5 plastic is acceptable in the recycle vaccinated, use gloves and bin. mask. Custom built computers. Wanted to Buy  Plastics numbered #3, #4, and #7, etc. must go in the Virus removal and protection. household trash bin. Free Cordless Mouse with BUYING & SELLING GUNS –  Other plastic items as well as plastic bags, plastic wrap, service. Monroe resident with Call for pricing. (609) 558- shipping film, and Styrofoam go in the household trash over 20 years of computer 9509. Ask for David. Licensed bin. Please, no plastic bags in the recycling bin. You can experience. (732) 723-9537 or Firearms Dealer. use a plastic bag to dump your recyclables, but take the (732) 967-3400. Please leave plastic bag away with you. (Recycle it at the supermar- message; most calls returned ket.) same day. Keep these  Shredded paper cannot be recycled by Waste contaminants OUT of Management with their current equipment so put it in the DOG WALKING & PET SIT- your recycling bin: household trash bin. TING by Izabela. Monroe resi-  Plastic bags  Aerosol cans must be empty and punctured before being dent. Reasonable rates. Very  Food and liquids put into the recycle bin. dependable. 732-718-3800. Call or text.  Electronics and small appliances  Textiles, bedding, rugs and TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS Help carpet Important phone numbers:  Hoses, holiday lights, hangers, Wanted extension cords Rossmoor Bus ...... 609-655-4401 GOLF COURSE RANGER  Film, sheeting, flexible film Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. WANTED – Battleground packaging

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 Concrete, wood, construction St. Peter’s University Hospital Transportation debris On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463  Yard waste, wood CAROLE’S SERVICE—732- All schedules are available outside the E&R office  Non-recyclable plastics 997-8094. Our 10th Year. (near the copy machine) or via the Web at rcainj.com and Rossmoor residents. Senior Adhering to these stan- following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and Activities, assistance door-to-door. All dards can save you money appointments, local or long by reducing Rossmoor’s and Bus Info. distance. trash pick-up charges.

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Returning to normal from the pandemic you would like to attend. Fol- We will not give pneumo- year, with coronavirus and low the prompts and com- nia vaccines at the flu clinics variants circulating. Both the this year; they will be given in (Continued from page 19) Network, plete all fields. flu and COVID-19 are respi- the Health Care Center. If Our post-pandemic world  Out-of-State Medicaid, Residents who are not ratory diseases that have you need a pneumonia vac- brings hope of gathering with  Out-of-State Blue Cross comfortable with a computer, similar symptoms and can cine, we ask you to bring a family and friends, returning Blue Shield, and or do not have one, may call cause serious illness, and prescription from your doctor, to activities and being able to  Cost Sharing plans. 732-867-1059 to make an even death. The flu vaccine indicating which pneumonia travel. While living through Please bring your primary appointment. The phone will will lower your chance of vaccine he or she wants. the pandemic, we adapted insurance card with you as be open from 8 a.m. to 2 coming down with the flu and Please call the Health Care and developed a new nor- we must see it. There will be p.m. Monday through Friday, protect people around you, Center at 609-655-2220 to mal. We have been waiting a fee for anyone without in- and on Saturday from 8 a.m. especially people who are make an appointment. for this time to resume our surance or for anyone with to 12 noon starting July 26. vulnerable to serious illness. We will provide visits for pre-pandemic normal way of the above insurances. The phone will not accept Getting your flu shot will help residents who are home living. There are people who Residents who are com- messages. If the phone line to minimize the possibility of bound and want a flu shot. are excited and exhilarated puter savvy will be able to is busy, or it is before or after your having two respiratory Please call the Health Care by this update and there are make an appointment online those hours, please call outbreaks at the same time. Center at 609-655-2220 for people who are uneasy and starting July 26. Please log back. Do not call the Health Remember, YOU are the more information. unsure of returning to in- o n t o SPPANJ.com/ Care Center because the most important member of It is more important than person interactions. FLUCLINIC. Choose Ross- nurse will not have access to your healthcare team. Get ever to get your flu shot this It is normal to feel anxious moor, and the date and time the appointment schedule. your flu shot! about resuming our daily ac- tivities. During the pandemic, we became more conscious of our activities with the pos- sibility that we could come in contact with the coronavirus if we were not cautious. As we emerge from this pan- demic, start slowly. As eager as you are to get out and start doing things and going places, pace yourself. Do not try to do several new things at once. Allow yourself to adjust and feel comfortable in what you have chosen to do. As family and friends are starting to resume their lives, do not compare yourself to them. Do not place pressure upon yourself, feeling you need to keep up in getting out and about. Do what is comfortable for you. Practice getting out in pub- lic where you feel safe and comfortable. Start slowly and meet with a family member or friend and then gradually increase the number of peo- ple with whom you socialize. Also understand other peo- ple’s health risks and vulner- abilities. For example, if peo- ple are immunocompro- mised, they must take slower steps in socializing. As you transition from the COVID-19 pandemic and return to your pre-pandemic normal activities, if the anxie- ties do not subside, talk to a professional who can help you through this. We are planning our flu shots for this fall. We have the dates and times, so mark your calendar to get your flu shot from adult community nurses. Our first flu clinic is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Hawthorn Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The second flu clinic will be on Wednesday, Oct. 6 in the Ballroom from 2 to 5 p.m. We will have standard flu vaccine, Flublok flu vaccine, and Fluzone high-dose flu vaccine. Flublok is approved for people over the age of 18. Flublok is a recombinant flu vaccine meaning it is not grown on eggs. It is an egg- free vaccine with no pre- servative and no antibiotic used in its manufacture. The Fluzone high dose flu vac- cine is for people over 65 years of age. At our flu clinics we accept most insurances, but there are four that we will not ac- cept because they have no contract with Saint Peter’s University Hospital.  AmeriHealth Local Value