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noRTH PAPERS 04 - Briar II 37- The Villages 38 - Shadow Lake 16 - Covered Bridge 54 - Surrey Downs 107 - Club@ East Brunswick 110 - Marlboro Greens 202 - Fairway Mews 71 - Seaview Village 91 - Shady Oaks Labor Day Howell Senior Center Labor Day this year is September 6th. The holiday pays honor to the contributions and LEGAL SERVICES achievements of American workers. It is tradi- SOUTH JERSEY LEGAL SERVICES tionally on the first Monday of September and INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS will be of- was first created by the labor movement in the late fered on Thursday, September 16 beginning at 19th century. It became a federal holiday in 1894. 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Howell Senior Center. A According to history.com, this was during one of staff member from SJLS will discuss simple legal American labor history’s most dismal chapters. questions for those who pre-schedule apointments. In the 1800’s at the height of the American In order to schedule an apointment, you must call Industrial Revolution, the average American Joan Cavanaugh at ext. 2553. If you are interested worked 12 hours a day, 7 days a week just to in having a Will, Living Will or Power of Attorney make a basic living and put food on the table. created, please call the intake center directly at Even though there were some restrictions, chil- 1-800-496-4570 (M-F 8:30a-4:30p) as these will dren as young as 5 years old worked in mills, not be handled at the Senior Center. Housing mat- factories, and even mines earning just a fraction ters (including tenancy, foreclosures, condo and of their adult counterparts. Conditions were very HOA issues), Disability Law (SSI/SSD cases), unsanitary and unsafe. In the late 18th century, Debt Collection (including wage garnishments labor unions became very vocal by organizing and liens), Family Law, Public Benefits Cases rallies and strikes. They strove for safer working (food stamps, etc.), Unemployment Matters and conditions and compelled employees to negotiate Bankruptcy are examples of issues that SJLS will for better hours and pay. deal with at the Senior Center. On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in NYC, holding the first Labor Day pa- SAVE rade in US history. Their idea of a “workingman’s holiday” caught on in other industrial centers. UP * TO % Even though many states passed legislation to 10 recognize it, Congress would not legalize it until on a complete Bath Fitter system 12 years later. So although we will celebrate Labor Day with With SPECIAL FINANCING terms AVAILABLE barbecues, parties, and parades, let us not forget those workers, many of whom were our grand- parents, who worked so hard and fought for the Book your FREE design better working conditions we have today, FITS YOUR standards CONSULTATION today! Enjoy your Labor Day celebration, and don’t • Transform any bath into • Lifetime warranty think of it as the end of summer, but the beginning a spacious new shower 855-560-8710 • 35 years of experience Ad 468 of many more beautiful days ahead. • Quick, safe, and with minimal demo • Over two million satisfied customers 50 STATE ROUTE 35, KEYPORT, NJ 07735

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732-446-4242 By Barbara Di Nonno When driving a certain stretch of A secret underground vault stores all 4,720 - Route 66 at the correct speed, the rumble and counting - sets that LEGO has ever produced. strip plays “America the Beautiful.” The Japanese word “tsundoku” describes the Reindeer eyes change color through- act of buying books and never reading them. out the seasons, and appear blue during the winter The word “volcano” is derived from the name and yellow during the summer. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. The voice actors responsible for cartoon Melbourne, Australia gave 70,000 trees their sweethearts Mickey and Minnie Mouse are mar- own e-mail addresses so residents could report ried in real-life. problems; however, the trees ended up receiving Believe it or not, Google wasn’t the first to love letters instead. claim Gmail - the original was a free service In 2016, Utah State University conducted a courtesy of the website of Garfield, the comic cat study to find the optimal amount of time to dunk an who hated Mondays. Oreo in milk. The result: dunk for three seconds, Some beekeepers adhere to an old European no more, no less. tradition called “telling the bees,” which involves The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn. telling honey bees about major events in the bee- Castroville, California is home to “The Ar- keepers’ lives. tichoke Capital of the World,” which produces Goats have rectangular pupils, which is thought to be a development to help detect preda- around 99% of America’s artichokes. tors in the wild. The founders of Ben & Jerry’s originally learned to make ice cream through a $5.00 cor- respondence course from Penn State. Norway and Sweden are home to the most islands in the world. The planet Venus spins counterclockwise. Thanks to their fleshy pulp and seed, avocados are considered berries. The most popular state bird in the U.S. is the Northern Cardinal, which officially represents seven states. The first words ever spoken on a telephone were uttered by Alexander Graham Bell who said, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.” A blue moon isn’t blue at all: When astrono- mers refer to a blue moon, they mean a rare second full moon within a calendar month.

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10 The Villages September 2021 IT HAPPENED IN NEW JERSEY: PRESIDENT GARFIELD DIES IN LONG BRANCH On July 2, 1881, as he was preparing to board Elberon train station to the Francklyn Cottage, a train at the Baltimore and Potomac Rail Station Central Railroad of New Jersey hurriedly built in Washington, D.C., an assassination attempt was a spur track that would bring him directly to the made on the life of James A. Garfield, the 20th home’s door. Hundreds of local men and boys president of the United States. He died 79 days volunteered to work into the early morning hours later in Long Branch, New Jersey. of September 6 to complete the spur. Vacationers Garfield’s assassin, a deranged office-seeker staying at the Elberon Hotel watched the construc- named Charles J. Guiteau, believed Garfield tion. President Garfield arrived in Elberon later owed him a political favor. He shot the president that day. As his railway car was making its way twice from behind with a 44 caliber gun; one along the newly laid track to the cottage, it got shot grazed Garfield’s right arm while the second stuck on a hill, and two hundred railroad workers struck his lower back. Garfield was taken to the pushed the car to its destination with their bare White House with what today would have been hands. a survivable injury; although the bullet nicked The fresh sea breezes of Elberon did not re- his spine, it missed vital arteries and organs and store the president’s health, and he lingered for lodged near his pancreas. an additional 13 days. Shortly before midnight Over the next few weeks, Garfield’s condition on September 19, 1881, the 49 year old president deteriorated as his doctors repeatedly probed for died. He had been president for a mere 200 days. the bullet with unsanitary fingers and nonsterile Chester A. Arthur, now the 21st president of the medical instruments. By September Garfield had United States, arrived at Elberon the following lost over 100 pounds and was fighting a raging morning to accompany Garfield’s body back to the infection. Just a few months earlier, First Lady Capitol. Before leaving, a viewing of the partially Lucretia Garfield had taken up temporary resi- open casket was held in the Francklyn Cottage, dence in Long Branch, a favorite vacation spot which had been draped in black bunting. The of the Garfield’s, to recover from malaria. At the viewing was attended by local dignitaries, includ- president’s request, he was transported by train ing New Jersey Governor, George Craig Ludlow, to the Elberon section of Long Branch, where it as well as the general public. A minister from a was hoped that the fresh ocean air would help aid Long Branch church conducted a prayer service. his recovery. The Francklyn Cottage was partially destroyed Three summer homes near the Elberon Hotel in a 1914 fire and totally demolished in 1920. Still, were chosen to house the presidential entourage, there are many reminders of President Garfield’s which included Garfield’s family, his doctors, final days in Long Branch. A granite marker me- nurses, and members of the Cabinet and their morializing the location of his death was placed at wives. The Francklyn Cottage owned by Charles the site in 1959. The railroad ties used to create the G. Francklyn, an executive with the British Cu- spur were recycled to build Garfield Tea House, nard Line and a Garfield supporter, was selected a small structure destined to become a museum, for the president. It faced the ocean and was close presently located on the grounds of the Church to the water. It had 20 rooms, four fireplaces and of the Presidents in Elberon. A bronze statue of a working kitchen. President Garfield stands in nearby Seven Presi- Plans were made to move Garfield from Wash- dents Park. ington to Long Branch. Since he was too weak to be transported by horse-drawn carriage from the September 2021The Villages 11 Photos by Vito

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September 2021The Villages 13 Bookworms Review by Katherine Oraboni Although our book choice considered an important book in black history, I for July had received many ex- think it is important in women’s history also, but cellent reviews, most of us were as one critic said, “Janie’s quest is not a black one disappointed because it was not really one of our or a women’s one, but a fundamental human one.” favorites. The title comes to light when the Native The book, Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Americans warn the townspeople of an oncom- Zora Neale Hurston, was first published in 1937, ing tropical storm that threatens their lives and but then was out of print for 30 years because of homes. With little confidence and belief in those “the initial audience’s rejection of a strong black warnings, Janie and Teacake decide to stay until female protagonist.” It was finally reissued in they realize that they have no choice but to run. 1978. The protagonist is Janie Crawford, who The description of this actual event was well- tells her story as a poor, young, black woman liv- written, and you can feel the terror and fear they ing in rural Florida during the early 20th century. all experienced. It was partly inspired by Eatonville, a real com- Some critics have written that the storyline munity which was one of the first self-governing is beautifully poetic, powerful, and profound. It black communities in the United States that is even required reading in many high schools. provided safety and opportunity for its black However, for most of this group it was difficult residents. What made this a difficult read is that because the characters had different accents, and when Janie is telling her story, it is in the south- the story required a lot of in-depth analyzation. ern black colloquialism of that time. Thankfully, It has been made into a movie which might make every few chapters a narrator helped clarify some it easier to understand. of the events. So our next book will be a little lighter read for Actually, two of our members gave up reading an August beach or patio day. It is titled Malibu the book after just a couple of chapters. A few of Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is about love, us that did read it all the way through thought it heartbreak, family, and survival. Our September was good, but not as great as we had heard. Our meeting will be on September 27th at 10:00, and dear Liz, saw the best in it, and said she loved it we will be discussing Fresh Water for Flowers by because she really cared about the character. Valerie Perrin. Originally written in French, it is We experience Janie’s life through three mar- about a caretaker of a cemetery in a small town riages and with each one, she becomes a little in Bourgogne. Regular visitors and colleagues more independent and stronger. She was forced visit her in her lodge where “laughter, compan- into her first marriage by her grandmother who ionship, and occasional tears mix with the coffee thought marriage was the right thing to do to she offers them.” insure her granddaughter’s future. When Janie We hope you will join us for one of our meet- ran from that marriage, she marries a man who ings, and we wish you all a very Happy Labor was a dominant force to everyone around him. Day celebration with family and friends. We also He establishes a town with its own general store wish all students returning to school a safe and which he runs with Janie. As the mayor’s wife, successful year! Janie had to know her place, and was not allowed “If you kin see de light at daybreak, you don’t to do many things she longed to do. Her third keer if you die at dusk.” husband is a man called Teacake, who I think, Z.N. Thurston really loves Janie in his own way. Janie is so much (Their Eyes Were Watching God) in love with him that she easily forgives him for some of his questionable behavior. Though it is 14 The Villages September 2021 ADVANCE HEALTH CARE COMING IN SEPTEMBER DIRECTIVE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Lilian L Finlay RN Everyone, no matter the age or current health AAARP’S 55 ALIVE DRIVER status, is encouraged to write out an advance SAFETY PROGRAM health care directive. You name someone to make The program will be held at the Senior Center medical decisions for you if you are unable to from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This is a six hour re- express your wishes. This is known as a power fresher course for those 50 years or older. There of attorney for health care. You can also specify is no test and no behind the wheel driving. The treatments you do or do not want to have, such course is geared to your safety needs. as tube feeding or mechanical ventilation. These Upon completion, all insurance companies instructions are known as a Living Will. doing business in the state of New Jersey must, An advance directive is a gift to yourself; it by law, give a minimum discount of 5% off your ensures that, in the event of a health emergency, auto insurance for the following three years, and you will be treated in the manner you want. It is two points off of your NJ driving record, if cir- also a gift to your loved ones who will be able to cumstances permit. The fee is $20.00 for AARP act with greater confidence if they need to make members and $25.00 for non-members. Make life and death decisions for you. checks payable to AARP, this includes all ma- Experts say it’s best to have frank conversa- terials needed. AARP’s Driver Safety Program tions with your loved ones about your goals and is the nation’s first and largest classroom driver values for your health. These talks can help you improvement course designed especially for mo- refine your priorities and help your family better torists age 50 years and over. understand your preferences. You can discuss Registration must be made in person or by your specific desires further if your health status mail with checks payable to AARP. Mail checks changes. to the Howell Township Senior Center located at Keep your advance directive in a safe place 251 Preventorium Road, P.O. Box 580, Howell, where it can be found easily, not in a safe only NJ 07731. Please include your phone number on you can open. Give copies to your chosen health the check so we can confirm we received it. Res- care agent, close family members and your doc- ervations will be confirmed only upon receipt of tor. You can change your directive at any time as your check. Registration begins on Friday, August your situation or wishes change, you must create 20th in person or by mail. No registrations will a new form, distribute new copies and destroy all be taken over the phone!!! old copies. Specific requirements for changing (Bring Lunch With You) directives may vary by state. AARP.org will give advice on how to fill out forms for NJ. Source: Mayo Clinic Health

September 2021The Villages 15 It’s Sports Time! By Joe Barbone

Cornhole (also known in different regions as 8 ounces each,“in succession.” In Cornhole, the bags, sack toss, or bean bag toss) is a lawn game players alternate throwing 4 bags, each weighing in which players take turns throwing 16 ounce 15 ½ - 16 ½ ounces. Scoring was essentially the bags of corn kernels at a raised platform (board) same as that used in Cornhole (3 points for a bag with a hole in the far end. A bag in the hole scores in the hole, 1 point for a bag remaining on the 3 points, while a bag on the board scores 1 point. board, and cancellation scoring). Play continues until a team or player reaches or In the Chicago area, Cornhole is often referred exceeds a score of 21. to as “bags.” The game spread in Chicago, Illinois, While most people play Cornhole for fun, the and the Northwest region of Indiana in the late game has turned into a competitive sport between 1970’s and early 1980’s. The Popular Mechanics individuals and among college teams. Cornhole article was most likely the reason. The game’s has also created professional teams, which has popularity on Cincinnati’s west side in the 1980’s created some serious competition. We might spread to surrounding areas in Kentucky and think that Cornhole is a newly created sport, but Southwest Indiana. the game has a history that may surprise many. Cornhole matches are played with 2 sets The game described in Henry de Windt’s 1883 of bags, 2 boards, and 2-4 players. There are 4 patent for “Parlor Quoits” displays most of the bags to each set. Each set of bags should be dis- features of today’s modern Cornhole. One dif- tinguished from the others, usually by different ference is that there is a square hole instead of a colors. The American Cornhole League’s rules round one. Quoits is a game similar to horseshoes, call for double-seamed fabric bags measuring 6 by played by throwing steel disks at a metal spike. 6 inches and weighing 15 ½ - 16 ½ ounces. The De Windt’s patent followed several earlier “parlor bags used to be filled with corn kernels, but today quoits” patents that sought to recreate quoit game the bags are filled with plastic resin or another play in an indoor environment. His was the first material that will maintain a consistent weight to use bean bags and a slanted board with a hole and shape. Each board is 2 feet by 4 feet, with a as the target. 6 inch hole centered 9 inches from the top. Each De Windt sold the rights to the game to a board should be angled with the top edge of the Massachusetts toy manufacturer that marketed a playing surface 12 inches from the ground, and version of the game under the name “Faba Baga.” the bottom edge 3-4 inches above the ground. A Unlike the modern Cornhole, the “Faba Baga” regular court places the holes 33 feet apart, or 27 board had two different sized holes with different feet between the bottoms of the platform (27 feet point values. It also provided players with one is the norm). Shorter distances can be used when extra-large bag per round, which scored double younger players are participating or there is not points each throw. In September 1974, the game sufficient room. Bags are tossed from the pitcher’s was called “Bean-bag Bull’s eye.” Bean-bag Bulls box, which is the rectangular area directly to the eye was played on a board the same width as left or right of the platform. The bottom of the modern Cornholeboards (24 inches), but only 36 platform forms the foul line. inches long as opposed to 48 inches for Cornhole. Cornhole matches are divided into innings, or The hole was the same diameter (6 inches) but frames, of play. During each inning, each payer was centered 8 inches from the back of the board throws 4 bags, alternating teams between each as opposed to the 9 inch center of present Corn- hole boards. Each plater threw 2 bags, weighing Continued on page 17 16 The Villages September 2021 It’s Sports Time! By Joe Barbone throw. A player must deliver the bag from either apps to manage Cornhole leagues, tournaments, the left or right pitcher’s box. The players must special events, and player development. remain in that designated pitcher’s box for the en- The American Cornhole Association (ACA) tire game in doubles or crew (in crew, each player is an organization whose sole mission is to help only throws 2 bags). In singles play, player will Cornhole players enjoy the game of Cornhole. throw from both the left and right pitcher’s box as It seems that ACA is more focused on selling players walk down to retrieve their bags in their Cornhole-related products and equipment rather designated lane. At no time will opponents throw than being a sanctioning body of the sport. It does from the same pitcher’s box during the game. have its own rules and regulations. Players may not step over the foul line or outside Cornhole continue to the picture’s box while pitching. grow in popularity thanks Each player must deliver the bag within 20 sec- to its presence on the onds. The time starts when the player steps onto sports channels on TV. the pitcher’s box with the intention of pitching. There are more and more The players who scored first in the preceding in- people, including young ning pitches first in the next one. No foot can land people, buying Cornhole past the front of the board until the bag leaves the equipment and enjoying hand, otherwise the point does not count. Cornhole the game. can be played as singles, doubles, or crew format (4 players to a team). In doubles play, 4 players are split into 2 teams. One member from each team pitches from one board and the others pitch from the other board. Players alternate throws until all four have thrown their bags. This continues through the entire game. As We Get Older In order to score, bags must be either tossed As we get older, it seems we forget a lot of into the hole or land on the board. A bag that falls things, but somehow these old jingles stick in our into the hole is worth 3 points. The bag can be minds. See if you can finish the line, and name tossed directly into the hole, slide into the hole, the product. or be knocked into the hole by another bag. A bag that land on the board and remains there during 1. (1973) “My bologna has a first name, …” the game is worth 1 point. A bag that touches the 2. (1986) “Gimme a break, gimme a break....” ground and comes to rest on the board is removed 3. (1980s) “I don’t wanna grow up,….” from the board prior to continuation of play. A 4. (1990s) “The best part of waking up….” Cornhole match is played until the first player or 5. (1977) “Sometimes you feel like a nut, …” team reaches 21 points at the completion of an 6. (1971) “I’d like to teach the world to sing…” inning. In case of a tie, teams don’t have to win 7. (1987) “If you dare wear short shorts…” by 2 points or more. 8. (1971) “Like a good neighbor, …” The American Cornhole League (ACL) was 9. (1975) “Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, …” founded by Stacey Moore in 2015. According to 10. (1950s) “See the USA…” it’s website ACL promotes and develops Cornhole Answers on page 21 as a sport on every level, and created software and September 2021The Villages 17 18 The Villages September 2021 September 2021The Villages 19 IN THE KITCHEN WITH MARYLOU EAT BREAKFAST FOR BETTER HEALTH There are many benefits to eating breakfast. Studies show that those who eat a morning meal Avocado Omelet lower their chances of getting heart (feeds 1-2 people) disease and becoming diabetic and Ingredients obese. Eating breakfast decreases 3 eggs, lightly beaten LDL (the bad) cholesterol and helps with memory 3 T milk and concentration. Skipping breakfast to save ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese calories is a bad idea since you’ll tend, not only to 1 T onion overeat later in the day, but do so with food high ¼ cup red or green bell pepper in sugar and fat. 1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and slightly mashed The most nutritious breakfast foods are oat- Nonstick cooking spray meal, any kind of fruit, Greek yogurt, whole grain cereals and breads, eggs, cheese and avocados. Directions Here are a two simple yet nutritious ideas to jump 1. Mix eggs and milk. start your day. 2. Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium low heat. Whole Wheat French Toast 3. Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook eggs Sticks (feeds 4-6 people) until almost set. Ingredients 4. Add cheese and onion and cook for about • ½ cup milk (whole, skim, reduced fat or choco- 2 minutes. late) 5. Add pepper and avocado on top of cheese. • 3 large eggs, beaten 6. Fold omelet and serve. • ½ T butter • 1 tsp. cinnamon FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS… • ½ tsp. vanilla HAPPY SEPTEMBER! • 8 slices whole wheat bread cut into strips (thick slices work well) • ¼ cup sugar and 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon, mixed and set aside

Directions 1. Preheat a griddle or frying pan to medium high heat. 2. Mix together the eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. 3. Add butter to pan and allow it to melt. 4. Dip bread strips into the egg mixture and cook 3-4 minutes per side at medium heat. 5. As you remove each strip from the pan im- mediately roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture. 20 The Villages September 2021 As We Get Older answers Puzzle solutions 1. “...it’s O S C A R”, my bologna has a second name it’s M A Y E R (Oscar Mayer) 2. “...break me off a piece of that Kit-kat bar” (Kit Kat) 3. “...I’m a Toys R Us kid” (Toys R Us) 4. “...is Folgers in your cup” (Folgers) 5. “...sometimes you don’t. Almond Joy has nuts, Mounds don’t” (Almond Joy) 6. “...in perfect harmony. I’d like to buy the world a Coke” (Coca-Cola) 7. “...Nair for short shorts’” (Nair) 8. “...State Farm is there” (State Farm) 9. “...oh what a relief it is” (Alka- Seltzer) 10. “... in your Chevrolet, America is asking you to call” (Chevrolet)

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