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Vol. 23, No. 4 – April 2019 PRSRT STD P.O. Box 70, Millstone, N.J. 08510 ECRWSS A Monthly Periodical Serving Greenbriar at Whittingham U.S. Postage PAID EDDM Retail Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 PRESENTED BY THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB OF GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence Navajo Code-Talkers: Patriots and Heroes at Monroe Township Library By Ruth Banks On each of the Pacific Is- the American Southwest. It Wagner, currently the library’s The GW Civic Club resumed lands that American forces had no alphabet or other writ- deputy director. its monthly meeting on stormed in World War II, the ten symbols: it’s “hiddenness” Through hard work, determi- Wednesday, March 13, after a Japanese heard a “strange made it a perfect candidate for nation and unwavering passion short winter break. Many language gurgling in their radio a code language. on the part of many administra- members were glad to see headsets. The code seemed to How the Navajo language tors and staff, the library has each other and there was have Asian overtones but it came to play such a key role in grown into a premier facility, much chatter as more and baffled everyone who heard it. the Pacific War was due to not only in Monroe but more members returned. Then In fact, the language was Na- circumstance. As the war pro- throughout the County and suddenly the lights were vajo which was spoken only in (Continued on page 2) State. Thirty years later, the li- dimmed; a spotlight focused brary serves nearly 1,500 pa- on the flag, everyone stood, trons daily, provides a variety and a strong, beautiful voice of classes and services for all began to sing the National ages and offers a circulating anthem, but overlaying the collection of materials in more English words were other than 13 languages. sounds keeping time with the On January 15, the Library music. It was the Navajo inter- By Gerald W. Tamburro Board of Trustees elected its pretation of the anthem. That was the introduction to Mayor of Monroe executive board officers. As if written in one of the library’s the story of the Navajo Code hundreds of history books, Lois Talkers and World War II. Don The Monroe Township li- Buzney, a former Marine Offi- brary began with humble roots Nalitt Kane was unanimously chosen and will carry on her cer and Vietnam combat vet- on a card table in the lower eran, is host of The Veterans level of the municipal building father’s legacy as Library Board president. Dr. Lillian Corner on Rutgers University on October 17, 1988. Library Radio. He worked for the Na- Director, Irene Goldberg took Augustine was elected vice president; Prena Shah, secre- vajo Nation in New Mexico charge of stocking and staffing from 2009-11 where he inter- the library which officially tary, and Robert Isaacs, treas- urer. I would like to congratu- acted with many of the code opened to the public on April talkers. Navajo Code Talkers 1, 1989. In the early days, late all Board executives and Irene ran the library with the thank them for their dedication help of Councilman Irwin to the library. Nalitt, his wife Helen and Leah (Continued on page 4) “Sticks and Stones Will Break Your Bones, but Words Will Never Harm You” A New Opportunity for Socializing democracy where people can the righteous defender of truth. Two Vocabularies express their views without In this scenario one side must at GW: The Sherlock Holmes Club By Joan Freeman being vilified, the war terminol- be victorious, and the other When we were young, we ogy currently used is egre- side must surrender and ac- By Paul Hartnett He’s the most portrayed often heard the words “sticks gious. It is frightening to hear cept defeat as in war. Maybe you first met them character in cinematic history, and stones will break your the vitriol masquerading as The words used do a disser- watching reruns of the Basil with over 250 different actors bones, but words will never debate being flung about by vice to us who look to our duly Rathbone/Nigel Bruce films. having undertaken the role. harm you”. I strongly disagree political opponents. Politicians elected officials to find solu- Or perhaps the Granada PBS Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert with that quotation. Words and those supporting them tions to the many problems we series starring Jeremy Brett Downey, Jr., the above- reflect the world in which we don’t hesitate to use polarizing face as a nation. We need to was your first encounter with mentioned Rathbone and Brett live. These days we see and war vocabulary to tar those look elsewhere for words that the Great Detective. That se- plus William Gilette and Arthur hear words everywhere, on who don’t agree with them. don’t harm as they are ban- ries produced during the Wontner in earlier times are radio, TV, the Internet, and They prefer to create a “them died about. Why not use: alter- 1980’s, faithfully covered 44 of credited with accurate portray- other media. We internalize versus us” atmosphere where native, compromise, negotiate, the original 60 stories. Many als, while some other noted their messages, form opinions “them” is the enemy and “us”, (Continued on page 2) have read some of the first actors (Christopher Lee, Roger and make decisions based on published short stories, The Moore, Charlton Heston), are, them so that they have a pro- Adventures of Sherlock well…not so much. found influence on our lives. CURRENT CRISES FACING Holmes. And who hasn’t heard Reading the 56 short stories Here are some of the words of that most famous case, The and 4 novels brings us back to culled from the media in recent OUR SCHOOLS Hound of the Baskervilles? (Continued on page 5) weeks: win, lose, attack, de- feat, surrender, campaign, war PRESENTED BY chest, bombard, sabotage, MR. ROBERT GOODALL destroy, conflict, atrocity, in- ACTING SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS surrection, to name a few. These words conjure up dis- MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ turbing images of war. The BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE words suggest the violence and destructive qualities of RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB war. The above words however WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 are not describing wars like 7:30 PM IN THE BALLROOM the ones in Afghanistan or Syria. They were all used in HIGHLIGHTS WILL INCLUDE: the last few weeks to describe Drug/opioid use. Anxiety/ political activity here at home! Gun violence. Depression Political controversy has esca- Antisemitism. Suicide. lated to the point where it can be as destructive and vicious ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME as a physical war. In a nation founded and committed to REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED APRIL 2019 – PAGE 2 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE all buildings, porches and KT Fireplaces/Chimneys: per day for any unit that does WHOA Update original conveyance patios has Inspections are due in May, not provide access. The in- been put out to bid. Manage- 2019. Letters went out to all spectors will be looking for By Ben Baum are waiting for a permit from ment has received three pro- owners as they likely were health and safety violations At the February 25 WHOA the Township to trap the bea- posals which will be evaluated used during the winter. including fire detectors’ per- Open Workshop Meeting, vers. The Storm Water Man- by the Board. Less than 100 State Inspections (Division formance. Official notices went Miriam Cohen, Board Presi- agement Meeting in March will fire and burglar alarm installa- of Consumer Affairs- DCA: out to all owners in March. dent, announced the opening include a budget discussion. tions remain. Many of those The condos are due for in- And as I write this column, of our new restaurant, Syca- In the last several months units will be completed when spection in April. In previous the two bathrooms off of the more Grille Two. The Syca- 10 gates were demolished the snowbirds return in the years only 88% of the units Towne Centre lobby are being more Grill will be managed by mostly by vendors. Replace- spring. had to be inspected. Starting redone and the finishing Applied Golf for the duration of ment of these gates with the Engineering: The reserve this year 100% of the units touches are being completed their three year contract. The green and red lights can run study and a first draft of the require inspection. The state for the opening of the Syca- manager will be on site at all as high $800.00 each. Jamie study are in progress. can fine thousands of dollars more Grille Two. times as will be the full-time will discuss this process with chef. They’ll have an outdoor the Board to determine what grille for the summer. approach to take re: enforce- Navajo Code-Talkers: Patriots and Heroes Jamie stated that our staff is ment and replacement. reorganizing the restaurant, Whittingham Management (Continued from page 1) Four code talkers received about issues that affect us in painting, doing touch ups and Report gressed it was evident that a the Medal of Honor. Thirteen township, county and state. updating new equipment that Trees: M.T. Tree Company code that the Japanese could- Navajos were killed in action; He reminded members, and is quite old. Jamie also indi- has suspended the tree project n’t break became paramount. 42 were wounded, and no guests, that the dues are used cated that data will be checked for the season due to the Back in New Mexico Philip code talker was ever captured.

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