The Holiday Villager March 2020

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Marie Campbell

Hi! Already I am saying where is 2020 going? March is here, let’s hope no snow. Punxsutawney Phil is telling us Spring is around the corner. This Groundhog is more famous than some humans. Phil pops out of his hole, if he sees his shadow, then trouble is coming! Many people actually think this guy knows what’s going on, maybe he does! At least this season, let’s hope so. Enough about Punxsutawney Phil. March brings us a really great thing, “Daylight Savings Time” it begins on Sunday March 8th,, hurray! What’s happening here at HV, lots if you want it to! Every night has something special going on, check the calendar of events that Linda Flannery puts together for us monthly. Thanks Linda, nice job! Every Wednesday we have Game Night, several activities are happening at the clubhouse on that night. Card games, Rummikub, shuffleboard, etc. Get your own group together or just join the others for an evening of fun. Come check it out. On Saturday, Feb. 1st the Social Committee had a wonderful event; they called it Super Bowl Saturday. Well, it was that; they had a full house, let me say this more than normal. The Pasta dinner and the DJ made for a great night, if you were there you know what I am talking about, if not you missed a good one! I know how much work goes into putting something like that together, lots of man hours. Thanks again. The BOT has had a somewhat quiet winter; things are still getting done but nothing major, not yet. After this message I will have only one more article to write, then you guys will have a new President in April. Not really looking forward to saying goodbye, but I do hope I get voted back on the BOT as a Trustee. Thanks, talk to you soon. Marie LIFE GOES ON by Rita Sykes

Life has many changes that come and go with our ages Childhood filled with happy days so much strife and care. Teenage years with parties and young love everywhere. Then before you know it’s career and family time Birthdays, weddings and graduations making memories so fine It’s then that we start to realize our parents have grown old, and wish that we could put the hands of time on hold. But time waits for no man; life goes on for you and me. One day we look into the mirror and say it’s caught up to me. So, don’t wait for tomorrow, do it all today If tomorrow never comes You’ll never regret a day. Holiday Village Community Services Association The Holiday Villager OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES March 2020 1 Holiday Boulevard, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 President ...... Marie Campbell The Villager Staff Vice President ...... Ritchie Berr Editor & Directory Manager Gil McDonald Secretary ...... Gail Moyer Secretary and Columnist Susan Powell Treasurer ...... Mike Trust Calendar Editor Linda Flannery Trustee ...... Al Bove Distribution Nadine Garrabrant Trustee ...... Joe Sykes Margaret Gilfillan Trustee ……………….…… Barbara Maimone Correspondent Peggie Stark Community Manager Writers and Columnists: Kerri Perez Lou Antosh Don Rosser [email protected] Art Dorst Joan Fingerman Administrative Assistant Deb Taraska Debra Kramer Joe Sykes [email protected] Rita Sykes Jill McDonald HVCSA OFFICE HOURS Christine West (On Leave) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Write an article—I’m not kidding! 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Photographers: Rick Spencer Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Debbie Dion Appointments by request The Holiday Villager welcomes news items, 856-866-1753 notices, and letters. All material may be e-mailed to [email protected]. Although e-mail is preferred, CLUBHOUSE HOURS brief, concise typed letters or legible handwritten Seven Days a Week: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. material may be dropped off at the Holiday Village Entry by Keyfob management office in our Clubhouse. All material must include the writer’s name and phone number. Holiday Village Condominium Association Names will be withheld upon request. President ...... Janice Weiner Opinions expressed in submitted material are not Vice President ...... Nestor Inostroza necessarily those of the editorial staff or the Board of Secretary ...... Priscilla Knapp Trustees. We reserve the right to reject any material Treasurer ...... Trudy Collins Tomkowicz deemed to be inappropriate. We also reserve the right Trustee ...... to edit all submissions, but we will make every effort Trustee ...... Ann Torre to maintain the writer’s concept and meaning. Trustee ...... Jack Fisher Neither the Holiday Village Community **ASSOCIA Condo Office. . . .856-996-1646** Service Association nor The Villager has Lynne Hartman, Manager any control over or interest in any Lisa Bianchini, Administrative Assistant published advertising. We accept no responsibility for goods and services Deadline for the April 2020 issue is March 10 advertised herein. 2 HVCSA Management Corner

“In recent months several Association members have reported to the Board of Trustees and the Commu- nity Management staff that they have experienced leaks in the lateral water pipes that run from the main in the street to their homes, or leaks in the water pipes under the concrete slab on which their homes were built. Because the members of the HVCSA own their homes and the lots on which they sit, this means the repair of these pipes that service their homes is the homeowners’ responsibility, not the CSA’s responsibility. These water pipes are not constructed to last forever, and occasional leaks over time are to be expected. And while you can’t prevent those occasional leaks, you can be prepared when those leaks occur by having the appropriate homeowner’s insurance in place. Some homeowner’s insurance policies cover the costs to repair such leaking pipes…some do not. It is recommended that you contact your insurance agent or homeowner’s insurance company to make sure you have such coverage in place. If you don’t, you could end up paying for those repairs out of pocket, which could be expensive.” NEW ARB GUIDELINES The Updated Architectural Guidelines Rules & Regulations of Holiday Village CSA were voted on by the BOT on February 18 and are now IN EFFECT. Please refer to these guidelines going forward. Questions or Concerns please contact the office 856-866-1753. POLICY RESOLUTION #2018-5 Election Committee Procedures has been updated and voted on by the Board of Trustees. Please see the highlighted change below and make note of the new # 2020-5. #5. The Management office will mail the letter announcing candidates & their qualifications to all residents/ homeowners. The candidate sheet will include a copy of the Board of Trustees Code of Ethics for the candidate to sign.

SHUFFLEBOARD

The Biskups are Fall-Winter Season Champs! Congrats to Frank and Sandy who ran away with the season's best record winning 14 of 15 matches to take their second Championship. Spring season starts on Monday March 2, and if anyone would like to be on our Substitute list e-mail me at jo- [email protected].

CALLING ALL ARTISTS !! by Jeff “Doc” Schaeffer Ginny Marchiando’s art group continues meeting EVERY Monday at 12:30 pm. Please call me at 848 203 2111 or e-mail at [email protected] for more info. Bill Barksdale’s barking dog is a recent creation.

BUBYE UNFAITHFUL by Susan Powell

There is nothing like being wronged by a major financial institution to light a fire under my butt. This is such a tale. What should have been a simple and uneventful direct transfer in kind of a small savings account held at one financial firm to another institution became, instead, a long, drawn-out multistep frustrating free-form dance. In the end, however, I prevailed. Not wanting to invite a lawsuit, for purposes of this article, let’s refer to the ini- tial financial firm as UnFaithful Investments, and the intended end-game firm as GuardDog. I called GuardDog, explained what I wanted to accomplish, and they said no problem. Supplied with the account particulars, they snail-mailed forms out for me to sign and directions for securing a medallion signature (kinda like a financial notarization). Whatever. I had a question about one part of the form, so I called them back. This particular Customer Service Rep or Financial Relationship Advi- sor or whoever they call themselves today informed me that no paper-form was required, didn’t know why a colleague had previously mailed me one - it could all be handled more easily, directly and quicker via an electronic transfer. I resup- plied the particulars and was told GuardDog would contact UnFaithful to initiate the process. An email from GuardDog the next day implied that they were missing some crit- ical information, and to please contact them asap. I did. Told I’d given them the wrong account number, I read said account number off the last quarterly report statement. It was, in fact, the same account number provided previously. GuardDog apologized and said they would reinitiate the transfer. An email from GuardDog the following day asked that I contact them. This rep reported that UnFaithful de- nied having any account with that number. I replied that I was holding the quarterly statement in my hand. We again checked our numbers against each other’s. Said numbers were exact. GuardDog then proposed a commu- nication “ménage à trois" (a 3-way conference call). The UnFaithful rep was very accommodating, confirmed the existence of my account number, said an electronic transfer was the way to go, and reviewed fax and code requirements with GuardDog. Yes! Problem over, or so I thought. Yet another email from GuardDog - please call them. This customer rep reviewed the incident history and informed that UnFaithful had rejected the electronic transfer, claiming there was no such account number, no investor with my name, and no investor with my SS#. Wow! The GD rep and I were both stunned. He then took a breath and suggested we try again the old-fashioned way - he sent me via overnight fed ex new forms for my signature and a medallion signature. I did this, mailed it off, and then waited. One day, there appeared an email in my inbox from GuardDog: The transfer was completed! After confirming online and then via phone, I asked for a rep to corroborate some detailed facts regarding the scarred incident history. You see, Gentle Reader, once I receive all my end of year tax related paperwork from good old UnFaithful, I’ll be filing a complaint against them with their governing agency, FINRA, and also the BBB. Yeah, paraphrasing Donna Summer, I worked hard for my money - so you better treat me right!

The Associa website “TownSq.io, has all the minutes of Holiday Village Board of Trustees meetings. Check them out under “Documents.”

4 A BLAST TO THE PAST & BACK

by Joe Sykes

WHAT HAPPENED TO MRS. KONG ??? As I perused the TV channels one Saturday evening looking for something to watch on the 300-plus channels we pay an arm and a leg for, I stumbled upon a 1933 film on the ME channel which plays old monster movies. “SON OF KONG,” a derivative of the classic film KING KONG, is a story about the same crew going back to Skull Island in search of treasure, but instead they discover KONG’s son. Seems this ape is a lot friendlier and helpful than his Pop. He even saves the hero from drowning, holding him up in his humongous hand as Son and the island sink into the ocean. I have to say I felt bad for the big ape as he disappeared into the ocean depths. I started thinking hmm, if there was a Son of Kong, he must have had a Momma; right?? If so, she would be QUEEN KONG and the son would then be PRINCE KONG. A royal family of gigantic apes. How come we never saw Queen Kong? Did she leave King because he lusted after the beautiful heroine, or was she killed by the same T-Rex that Kong killed to avenge her demise. Unfortunately, Hollywood never did a film called QUEEN KONG. I think it would have been an ENORMOUS GORILLA-GANTIC HIT. REMEMBERING SOME OTHER KINGS IN FILM, SONG AND SPORTS, ETC. SINGERS Carole King, King of the blues B.B, King, Nat King Cole, Ben E.King FILMS The King and I, Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner “etcetera, etcetera” The Lion King, King Solomon’s Mines, The King Elvis, in King Creole REMEMBER “Davey.Davey Crockett, King of The Wild Frontier” - Had all the young kids wanting coon- skin caps in 1955. IN SPORTS The King of Swat, the Bambino, Babe Ruth. Tennis all-time great, Billie Jean King, The sport of Kings, Horse Racing The frightening goose-pimple raising novels and films of Stephen King The I Have a Dream speech of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King I’m sure I have missed a few; feel free to e-mail me with any other Kings. Dangerous escapades we didn’t think twice about doing as kids: Going around the neighborhood collecting Christmas trees thrown out to the curb; wow did those things burn fast sometimes so high it burned through telephone wires. Boy, did we hightail it when that happened before the police arrived. Another hazardous trick we tried after a snowstorm was hopping onto the rear bumper of a car at a stop sign and taking a gliding ride over the icy streets for a couple of blocks. Eventually the driver would realize that he was dragging something and would get out and holler at us, but then we might get a guy who would reverse on us, hence the term hazardous. I’m glad I’m here to reminisce about those dangerous ex- ploits and didn’t get burned or run over by a car. Next month I’ll share more crazy stunts we tried as teens. How about Big Red !!Andy Reid finally won his Super Bowl. I felt good for Andy as he gave us a lot of good years albeit some frustrating times, but he is a very good coach and knows how to pick talent. He traded up to get Patrick Mahomes in the draft, so he saw something in that young man who some writers and sportscasters are saying will be one the greatest to play the game. His arm strength, decision making, escapability in the pocket and young age will help him be one of the greatest. I think we heard that about Randall Cunningham. Remember Sports Illustrated had him on the cover as The Ultimate Weapon. Time will tell about Mahomes; he is fun to watch though. Be back next month with another BLAST TO THE PAST. 5 HOLIDAY VILLAGE SOCIAL COMMITTEE UPDATE By Linda Flannery

March 14 6 – 9:30 PM Corned Beef & Cabbage, Stuffed Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Salad Dessert—Soda – Coffee – Water BYOB DJ Cost Per Person $18 (prior sign-up required)

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY Saturday, May 2 5:30 – 9 PM Sign-up at the Club House - April 1 - 6 – 7 PM Per Person Cost: $5 – Checks Only – Made out to HVSC Admission cost includes two wagering blocks Music By One Step Back

Bring Your Own Food & Alcoholic Beverages Committee provides dessert, soda, water, coffee plates, cups, utensils, napkins

Men & women: Decorate a hat and wear it for a chance to win a prize Contact: Linda Flannery 856-261-6619 / [email protected]

6 HEALTH & WELFARE by Joan Fingerman

On Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. it is our Can We Talk? session. There is a buffet breakfast and a moderator who will speak on an interesting topic followed by a discussion with all of you. There is always something new you can learn. Looking forward to seeing you. Saturday the 28th we will be having a return visit from Unforgettable. They are a talented singing duo who will perform for us. The time is 7:00. As always it will be followed by snacks & coffee. This is a free event! Just a reminder to come over to the clubhouse & have your blood pressure checked the first Friday of every month.

HV EXPRESS TRIP COMMITTEE by Phyllis Fleming

Hi Will the Groundhog be right this year? We sure hope so... One thing to look forward to is Daylight Savings time. The more daylight the better!

Here’s your HVExpress reminders! On Wednesday, May 20 we will be going to The American Music Thea- ter in Lancaster (orchestra seats) for “Britain's Best 2020 World Premi- ere.” This musical event will showcase talented singers and dancers from around the globe and feature hits from music greats: The Beatles, Elton John, Dusty Springfield, The Rolling Stones, Shirley Bassey, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Adele and MANY MORE! A buffet lunch at the Shady Maple Restaurant is included!

Sign up date for Britain’s Best will be Wednesday, March 4 @ 6:00 PM Cost $82 includes all gratui- ties - please make checks out to HVCSA.

SAVE THE DATE FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. We will be going to see the National 9/11 Museum in New York City along with lunch at La Nonna in Little Italy.

Please call either Phyllis Fleming @ 856-520-5033 or Pat Clear @ 215-858-5272 if you have any questions. Thanks so much for all your support!

Phyllis Fleming & Pat Clear

7 Condo President’s Memo by Janice Weiner

Condo Census Packet - Lynne Hartmann from Associa will be sending out a census packet to all Condo residents. Please complete this and return. It is important for management to have current emergency contact information on hand for all owners and residents. Even if you filled one out before, please update including current vehicles and license plates.

Decks - Heads-up reminder that deck painting will occur in the Spring. Everything will have to be removed from the decks prior to painting. Where necessary, railings will also be repaired. You will receive specific no- tice closer to the painting dates.

Guide/Rules - If you need a package of the HV Residents’ guide, rules, etc. please contact anyone on the Condo Board and they will see that you receive one.

Parking - REMINDER AGAIN - Stop parking backwards. This is against condo rules, and there are ongoing complaints about exhaust fumes coming into condo units.

NO SNOW! Fortunately, we’ve had no snowstorms this year! The Condo Board decided to pay per occurrence instead of paying for a contract whether it snows or not. We are looking ahead to Spring with our new land- scapers. Going forward we continue to reassess and determine the best vendors for our needs.

Board Position - Repeating again, if you’re interested in a position on the condo board, contact Management at 856-996-1646. You don’t need to be an expert on anything - you need to have interest and enthusiasm.

Recycle Dumpsters - The Board is diligently looking into changing the recycle dumpsters as we know it is a problem for many condo residents to lift the lids. We will change this if we can.

Spring Plants - Looking ahead, if you’re wanting to plant into the ground, please get board approval first. We want to avoid plant problems and invasive species.

HOA Fees - Reminder - If you're having difficulty paying HOA fees, contact management to make arrange- ments before it goes further.

8 MULCH MADNESS by Debra Kramer

It is a ritual carried out every Spring—the landscape trucks roll into Holiday Village carrying large loads of shredded wood scraps and get ready to blanket the neighborhood with mulch. The plants begin to tremble in an- ticipation of the assault. The workers pile the mulch on top of the prior layers of mulch for no reason other than the residents request this service. In some cases, the mulch is piled so high around the house that it creeps up and over the siding, which creates the perfect environment for insects, fungi and critters to thrive. What is the problem with this landscaping practice? Roots of all plants need oxygen in order to live. When the roots are covered with more than several inches of mulch, they start to suffocate, which leads to a decline in the health of the plant. In addition, when the mulch is piled high around the base of trees and shrubs (leading to the typical volcano appearance) it leads to a constantly moist environment for fungi and bacteria to grow and possi- bly sicken the plant. Roots try to grow into these mulch piles but can’t spread out, so the plant has a weak root structure as a result. With mulch, more is not better and can harm your plants. What can be done to stop the annual mulch madness? Assume you know more than your landscaper. Ask them to fluff up the existing mulch first, pull it away from the base of the plants, and pull the weeds. If the landscaper just piles the mulch on top of the weeds, the weeds will grow right through it. Instruct your landscaper to only add new mulch to cover any bare spots. Hold off on the temptation to add more. The landscaper might not be happy; after all, they make money from selling you shredded wood scraps that have been sprayed with dye. But stay firm and know that your plants will be healthier with less mulch. Let’s change this detrimental landscape practice one house at a time. ATTENTION WATER BABIES It’s been a long time since last summer and next summer seems a long way off. Do you miss hanging out on our noodles chatting? Let’s join together at the Clubhouse on Friday March 20 at 12 noon. Bring your own lunch and drink. We will provide the tables and our charming company. See you there!

Attention Holiday Village Folks One of the several reasons why the single family HOA fees are so low compared to the Condo HOA fees is that the single-family homeowners do not pay extra for trash or recyclable removal: this is covered for them by the township just like other individual residences in Mount Laurel.

Condo Trash Dumpsters and Recycle Dumpsters Are for Condo Residents’ Use Only!

HV Condo folks, however, pay much higher HOA fees. The Condo roads: Village Court, Village Lane and Cen- ter Lane, are not public streets and do not receive such township services. The Condo HOA fee includes charges for special outside emptying of their trash dumpsters and single stream items from the recycle dumpsters.

Single-Family and Court Home residents doing home repairs or having home repairs done by handymen, contractors, etc. must not put – or allow to be put - construction debris, old kitchen cabinets, plumbing fixtures, etc. in condo dumpsters.

Please be sure your service providers understand this distinction. Thank you. 9 TWO APARTMENT PROJECTS SHATTER OLD HEIGHT LIMITS AS ZONING PANEL OFFERS EXCEPTIONS IN DEVELOPMENT SURGE by Lou Antosh

For the longest time, apartment builders in Mount Laurel had to abide by the township Garden Apartment Rule – three stories max, no higher than 40 feet. But several years ago, the developers of two apartment pro- posals asked the Zoning Board for exceptions – variances – that would allow them to build much higher. How did the applicants make out? In each case, it was a slam dunk victory, and both projects are nearing completion as the township undergoes a doubling of multi-family units and the near death of single-home-cum-lawn growth. The details by project: Centerton Village, Centerton Road and Marne Highway In another era, the application for a “use variance” here might have been dismissed quickly by the Zoning Board. After all, it wanted permission to erect two apartment buildings on just 3.325 narrow acres, far short of the 50-acre minimum lot the township normally required. It wanted to place 54 units – about twice the limit -- in each building, both of which would rise about 12 feet higher than the maximum 40 feet allowed for garden apartments. And, instead of leaving 50 percent of the oddly-shaped lot open for required green space, it would cut that in half. Ridiculous? Not in Mount Laurel, not in 2015, when the town officials felt heat from the impactful “Mount Laurel Decision” of local origin, judicial rulings which require all municipalities to meet court-approved quotas for new affordable housing for low-and moderate-income citizens. Seeking variances for the project, the non- profit Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) stressed that all but one of the 103 apartments on Cen- terton Road would be affordable as defined by the court-imposed goals. That appeal hit the sweet spot and got the board’s okay. Now well underway, the Centerton Village units looming across from Costco and TopGolf may be completed as soon as May, when they will be leased and man- aged by VOADV, whose clients include military veterans, the homeless, and persons released from jail. Spurred by court orders, changing housing preferences, and the dismal profit picture for all but a few high- end single housing developers, Mount Laurel is in the midst of doubling its multi-family housing stock. As of this past February 3, there were three new apartment projects underway in the township that will include on-site low-and middle-income housing. The breakdown: Total New Units Underway Now or Soon 578 Affordable Units Included Above 224 or 39% of the total. Davis Raceway LLC project, 503 Fellowship Road This towering 145-unit apartment complex easily catches the eye of drivers as they approach Gaither Drive (which quickly turns into E. Park Drive). And like the Centerton apartments, the project by Davis rises four- stories high (55 feet), much taller than its office-building neighbor, also owned by the company. One town official suggested the term for these four-story buildings might be “Mid-Rise Apartments,” which might become a defined category if future apartment projects are permitted to rise above 40 feet. The site was originally planned to hold two three-story office structures and received township approval in 2002. Both lots are zoned for Industrial use. But in 2015, Davis opted to scrap the office buildings and asked the zoning board to grant it a variance from the Industrial zone rules that prohibit apartments. What changed? For one, said the company, the need for office space. Its planner “testified that a glut of office space already exists in Mount Laurel Township and the surrounding South Jersey region and that such a condition has not improved since the 2008 building recession, in part due to changing demographics,” according to township documents. (Continued on page 12)

By Susan Powell

Years ago, my sister gave me a coffee mug with the following inscription about Jersey Girls: Eat pork roll & cheese, navigate traffic circles putting on their lipstick, have great tomatoes, and can pay tolls at 40mph. All True. March is Women’s History Month, and a time to acknowledge and celebrate the role of women. In observance of the month, here’s a Baker’s Dozen Trivia Quiz to test your knowledge of some of the women associated with New Jersey over the years (answers appear in the upside-down text box following the quiz). 1. The first Miss America was crowned in Atlantic City in 1921. Who was she? a) Margaret Gorman b) Amy Lou Barnett c) Aileen Harrity d) Catherine Robson 2. Which one of these female celebrities is NOT from New Jersey? a) Meryl Streep b) Susan Sarandon c) Joan Rivers d) Kelly Ripa 3. What NJ native, born in Burlington County, was a chief strategist for the Women’s Suffrage Movement and author of the Equal Rights Amendment? a) Alice Paul b) Bella Abzug c) Clara Barton d) Anna Mae Harris 4. The legend of Molly Pitcher, who served water to solders during the Revolutionary War battle at Monmouth, and then manned her husband’s cannon after he was injured, is really about who? a) Sarah Johnson b) Molly Dobbins c) Martha Williams d) Mary Hayes 5. Name a Royal female who regularly visited Ocean City for 2 weeks every summer: a) Princess Grace b) The Queen Mother c) Jackie Onassis d) Princess Diana 6. She’s a giant among other women, and can be seen along the Black Horse Pike: a) Betsy Ross b) Nitro Girl c) Statue of Liberty d) Mother Goose 7. She founded the American Red Cross, and was also a pioneer in education founding the state’s first free public school in Bordentown. Who is she? a) Evelyn Simpson b) Joyce B. Daly c) Mary Mote d) Clara Barton 8. This business woman moved to Atlantic City in 1913, opened her first beauty shop, and created a multi- million dollar cosmetics empire for African American women. Who is she? a) Sara S. Washington b) Delia Mae Butler c) Olive Roundtree d) Georgiana Wheaton 9. This business woman changed women’s under-fashions when she founded the Maiden Form Company in Ba- yonne, NJ. a) Ida Cohen Rosenthal b) Sarah K. Rothman c) Cynthia Browning d) Ethel Mae Morrison 10. She devised new varieties of blueberries that could be easily cultivated from wild ones and made them a cash crop for NJ. Who is she? a) Elaine Bell Bronson b) Mary E. Wilson c) Elizabeth C. White d) Mya Andrews Smith 11. A Morristown resident, and tired of the limited effectiveness of warmth from the fireplace during chilly win- ters, she thought to use natural gas instead, and designed and patented the first home heating system. a) Alice Parker b) Barbara Brown c) Gail Pelote d) Dana Murray 12. Which of these famous female singers is NOT from New Jersey? a) Whitney Houston b) Queen Latifah c) Dionne Warwick d) Donna Summer 13 What famous female pachyderm lives in Margate?

a) Lucy b) Linda c) Lolita d) Laureate

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11 ABRAHAM.COM (AN INTERNET CAPTURE)

In ancient Israel, it came to pass that a trader by the name of Abraham Com did take unto himself a young wife by the name of Dot. And Dot Com was a comely woman, broad of shoulder and long of leg. Indeed, she was often called Amazon Dot Com.

And she said unto Abraham, her husband, "Why dost thou travel so far from town to town with thy goods when thou canst trade without ever leaving thy tent?"

And Abraham did look at her as though she were several saddle bags short of a camel load, but simply said, "How, dear?"

And Dot replied, "I will place drums in all the towns and drums in between to send messages saying what you have for sale, and they will reply telling you who hath the best price. And the sale can be made on the drums and delivery made by Uriah's Pony Stable (UPS)."

Abraham thought long and decided he would let Dot have her way with the drums. So the drums rang out and were an immediate success. Abraham sold all the goods he had at the top price, without ever having to move from his tent. To prevent neighboring countries from overhearing what the drums were saying, Dot devised a system that only she and the drummers knew. It was known as Must Send Drum Over Sound (MSDOS), and she also developed a language to transmit ideas and pictures - Hebrew To The People (HTTP).

And lo, the land was so feverish with joy at the new riches and the deafening sound of the drums that no one noticed that the real riches were going to that enterprising drum dealer, Brother William of Gates, who bought up every drum maker in the land. And indeed, he did insist on drums to be made that would work only with Brother Gates' drumheads and drumsticks.

And Dot did say, "Oh, Abraham, what we have started is being taken over by others." And Abraham looked out over the Bay of Ezekiel, or eBay as it came to be known. He said, "We need a name that reflects what we are."

And Dot replied, "Young Ambitious Hebrew Owner Operators." "YAHOO," said Abraham. And because it was Dot's idea, they named it YAHOO Dot Com.

Abraham's cousin, Joshua, being the young Gregarious Energetic Educated Kid (GEEK) that he was, soon started using Dot's drums to locate all sorts of things around the countryside. It soon became known as God's Own Official Guide to Locating Everything (GOOGLE).

That is how it all began. And that's the truth!

NEW APARTMENT PROJECTS (Continued)

Davis Raceway argued that by creating apartments targeted at single adults and couples without children, the company will help supply employees to existing offices and hotels/motels in town. The building will have no recreational facilities and nothing such as tot-lots for youngsters, said the company. What helped win project approval also was the promise that the complex will include 22 units for low-to- moderate income citizens. While that represents only 15 percent of the units, such affordable-home ratios have proven a enough of a lever to pry approvals from the township. Affordable apartments such as those to be included in Centerton Village and Davis Raceway offer reduced rents calculated by the income of the applicatnt as a percentage of the Average Median Income (AMI) for the locale.

12 Corned Beef yes, Snakes no.... By Don Rosser

Mark your calendar. March 17 is Saint Patrick’s Day. Get out the greens. For over six centuries, the birth of the Patron Saint of Ireland has been memorialized as a Feast Day throughout Christendom. It’s the date of his death, March 17 in the year 493. This legendary clergyman was born somewhere on the island of Great Britain, then a province of Rome. Scot- land and Wales were the leading contenders but historians finally agree on something; his father was a Roman deacon in Wales. In “Confessions,” a document authored late in Patrick’s life, the Saint reports that at age 16, he was captured in a raid by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland to be sold as a slave. Thus, he spent six years as a sheep herdsman for the Irish warlord who purchased him. At age 22, he escaped on a sailing vessel that was returning across the Irish Sea to Britain. Some historians believe that the sainted man walked 200 miles to reach the seaport of his escape. Thereafter, Patrick spent two decades in the British clergy, but his fondest dream was to return and evangelize the pagan Irish. In the year 432, his dream came true; he was dispatched as a missionary to Ireland to convert its population to the Christian religion. The immediate tar- gets: “idols and other unclean things.” His success in this endeavor earned him his sainthood. Saint Patrick died in his 70s and is buried at County Down in the north of Ireland. After the death, legends abounded about Saint Patrick, including allegations that he could raise the dead. Another far-fetched legend was that he rid Ireland of snakes. This fantasy claimed that he rounded up the island’s reptiles with flute music and lured them all to the sea to drown. The fact is that there were no snakes on the island to be rounded up. The Ice Age had done the job centuries earlier, and the Irish Sea prevented any subsequent serpent migration. The only snakes in Ireland were the Brit- ish spies. Another misconception is that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade originated in New York City, with its large Irish population. Not so. The first parade was in Philadelphia in 1771 by Irish soldiers of the invading British Army. St. Patrick’s Day parades are now conducted worldwide. For non-paraders, it is easy to celebrate Patrick’s Feast Day. Here are some of the ways: cheer the parade, wear something green, eat corned beef and cabbage, display shamrocks, and/or drink a salute to ye olde Patrick, lover of beer.

MOUNT LAUREL CHAPTER MARCH MEETING

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