Kiwanians, Thank You for Your Service!

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VOLUME 52 / No. 7 Monroe Township, New Jersey July 2016

Kiwanians, thank you for your service!

Rossmoor Kiwanis – yesterday, today and tomorrow An open letter to our wanis Club began trying to Rossmoor friends and sup- organize a Kiwanis Club in porters by Alyce Owens, Rossmoor. Finally successful president of the Kiwanis in 1974, our club was char- Club of Rossmoor tered with 22 new members I thought it would be very (all men of course) and interesting and enlightening weekly meetings with pro- to look back on just what the grams were held in restau- Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor rants all over the area – in- has done over the past 42 cluding right here at the years. With the help of John Cranbury Inn — every Thurs- Hogan, our now-deceased day evening. Women were club historian for many years, welcome as guests on the I’ve put together some eye- fourth meeting of the month! opening facts and figures. The new club’s first fund- In 1972, the Trenton Ki- (Continued on page 24) Young and ready to face an Seated, from left, are Doug Martin, Alyce Owens, Lana Ottinger, and Sidna Mitchell. ever-changing world Standing, from left, are Ruth Mullen, Shirley Blankstein, Rose DeBenedictis, Marie Bills, and Betty Schneider. By Diane England ware, Rutgers University, Worldwide economic Temple University, and Co- growth has been inadequate lumbia University. to ensure pay increases for Each student stepped up Mutuals act to limit home purchases by most workers for over 16 to the podium and expressed years now. Also, there’s thanks for the scholarship investors growing fear that new tech- (Continued on page 16) nologies will destroy even By Carol De Haan compared with that of resi- amendment by an over- more jobs. Still, Many of our 15 condomin- dent owners. whelming majority on May when five Monroe ium Mutuals either have Beverly Masters, presi- 11. Indications are that Township High amended, or will soon dent of Mutual 6, noted that other Mutuals have School seniors ar- amend, their Master Deeds 30 of the 150 homes in her adopted, or will shortly rived at the to preclude purchases of Mutual are tenant-occupied adopt this amendment to Women’s Guild of Rossmoor homes by non- and indications are that the their Master Deeds. Any the Community resident, outside investors. number of rented units Mutual that fails to do so Church of Ross- This kind of investing came might increase. “Some in- might be leaving itself open moor luncheon in about because of the na- vestor/owners take good to increasing purchases by early June, an tionwide economic down- care of their properties,” non-resident real estate event designed to turn of several years ago, says Masters. “But there’s investors. honor these recent when home prices deterio- another issue to be consid- In general, the amend- recipients of our rated precipitously. ered.” ments call for a unit pur- scholarships, the Some of our homes lin- “The problem” says Mas- chaser to reside in the unit three young gered on the market and ters, “is that banks might for 24 consecutive months women and two eventually sold for prices in refuse to grant mortgages before seeking to put in a y o u n g m e n the low five figures. While to prospective home buyers third-party resident, i.e., a seemed eager to bargain prices might have if the banks perceive a high tenant. If a unit were to be embrace the next been a great bonanza for ratio of tenant to owner oc- purchased by a trust, only phase of their lives. people with a genuine de- cupation.” Such a situation the beneficiary of that trust This September, sire to live here, they also will not bode well for the can occupy the unit. they will head off to lured real estate investors future of any community. A resident unit owner, the University of to purchase units, fill them At a directors’ workshop whose circumstances re- Maryland, the Uni- The five recipients of the Women’s with tenants of their own hosted some months ago quire him or her to seek an versity of Dela- Guild Scholarships choosing, and collect rents by attorney J. David Ram- exception to this amend- for unlimited years to come. sey, the question of high ment, can apply to the Eventually it became ob- tenant occupancy came up. Board of Directors for that vious that the “values ex- Ramsey submitted the draft Mutual, with the under- Inside this issue hibited by many investor/ of a Master Deed amend- standing that their decision owners were not consistent ment to deal with the mat- will be final and binding. Bits & Pieces ...... 2 Maintenance ...... 22 with the values of resident ter, which the directors dis- No amendment of this Bob Huber’s Almanac ..... 7 New Neighbors ...... 10 owners,” to quote the pro- cussed and to which they kind is needed in the co- Clubs ...... 12 posed amendments. Fur- made occasional changes. operative Mutuals of 1, 2, RCAI Meetings ...... 2 Culinary Corner ...... 11 ther problems were the The first to adopt the pro- and 3 because, according Religion ...... 20 Fitness Corner ...... 18 “reduced participation by posed amendment was Mu- to Mutual 3 President Vin- Sports ...... 19 investor/owners” in the af- tual 11, whose president is Focus on Groups ...... 9 cent Marino, the governing Swimming Pool Rules .. 26 fairs of each Mutual, and an John Vergano. Mutual 6, documents for the co-ops Healthcare ...... 21 absentee landlord’s “lesser under President Beverly already limit rentals to a Landscaping ...... 21 This Month in pictures .. 14 pride of ownership” when Masters, then adopted the six-month period. 2 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Introducing your 2016 Mutual directors Bits & Pieces By Carol De Haan Mutual 8 Mutual 12 Sue Ortiz At the recent annual meet- Richard Franks, president Salvatore Gurriero, president ings of the 18 Mutuals, the Robert Macchiarola, Muriel Calvanelli, following officers were vice president vice president July is National Ice Cream Restaurant. Located on the elected. These are the peo- Patricia Howe, secretary/ Geraldine McFadden, Month, and anyone who other side of Forsgate Drive, ple who work many hours, treasurer secretary/treasurer knows me, knows I like my just before the Turnpike en- without pay and often without ice cream. trance and bridge, Buxton’s a word of thanks, for the Mutual 4C Mutual 14 Ice cream is a sweetened was my family’s stomping Robert Gleason, president benefit of their neighbors and Joan Avery, president frozen food usually eaten as ground. There, one could or- Helen Madden, vice president their communities. Robert Landman, vice presi- a snack or dessert. But, it der the best hamburger with Joan Lundy, secretary/ dent/treasurer can also be a tasty lunch! wilted onion slivers. I think Mutual 1 Gail McCarthy, secretary treasurer (Try pairing it with French they were the first to serve Paulette Mascia, president fries…just sayin’.) iced coffee. And they were Albert deLorimier, Mutual 9 Mutual 15 Fred Milman, president/ Gerald McQuade, president Ice cream has a long and home to the Buxton Sampler: vice president varied history, from cups ten scoops of ice cream! Dale Ralston, secretary/ treasurer Edward Harkins, Mary Kansog, vice president vice president filled with snow or crushed Recently, I stopped at treasurer ice that were found in ancient Carol Turner, secretary Edward Visinski, secretary/ Day’s Ice Cream in Ocean Mutual 2 treasurer Egyptian tombs to the inven- Grove, New Jersey. I ordered Dennis Hagerty, president Mutual 10 tion of the ice cream cone in a large dish: three heaping Moya Brady, vice president Judith Sforza, president/ Mutual 16 the early 1900s to present- scoops of don’t-count-the- Anthony Pagano, secretary/ treasurer William Murphy, president/ day frozen yogurt and gelato calories sinfulness. I don’t treasurer Barbara Krysiak, treasurer to a container of the richest remember the names, but I vice president/treasurer Sidney Lincoln, vice president cream frozen to perfection to do remember the ingredients: Mutual 3 Donald Marvel, secretary James Murphy, secretary “custard” swirled high in a Guatemalan coffee, cash-

Vincent Marino, Jr., president waffle cone at the Jersey ews, caramel, chocolate Mutual 11 Mutual 17 Loren Kelley, vice president Shore…it’s all good! chips, chocolate, and more John Vergano, president Peter Kaznosky, president Beverly Sabatino, secretary/ Do you remember when a chocolate. Enough said. Cynthia Marnell, vice presi- Anthony Cardello, treasurer “half-gallon” of rocky road When your carton of ice dent vice president was actually 64 ounces? If cream is too hard to serve, Mutual 4 Dolores Grieff, secretary/ Anthony Saccone, secretary/ you’ve had your head stuck microwave it on defrost or Michael Panzera, president treasurer treasurer in one of those old-fashioned Betty Hornig, vice president half power for 30-45 sec- ice cream cartons for the last Christina Leary, secretary/ onds. It’ll be just soft enough 15 years or so, you must treasurer to scoop. Or, leave the know they’ve shrunk the Letters to the editor opened carton on the coun- Mutual 5 packaging to 48 ounces. tertop for a couple of min- Daniel Jolly, president A day in June emotions I felt on that perfect Heck, I could almost eat the utes. Then scoop out all the Harry Murphy, vice president “What is so rare as a day day in June: entire box in one sitting, now. soft stuff around the edges. Robert Wright, secretary/ in June? Then, if ever, come “For the beauty of each hour, I said, “Almost!” Even Klon- Eat it as you go, until all that treasurer perfect days,” said the poet. Of the day and of the night, dike Bars are smaller these is left is a tiny center chunk. Hill and vale and tree and days. Put that back in the freezer Mutual 6 On one such day in June, at evening twilight I ambled flower, Mom liked her ice cream, for tomorrow. Heaven! Beverly Masters, president Sun and moon and stars of too. Years ago, when a car- You can also use a large Thomas Christiano, along Rossmoor Drive toward the East Gate, observ- light, ton of ice cream was either serving fork to dig out the vice president Lord of all to Thee we raise, full fat or something called hard stuff. Believe me—it Paul Mueller, secretary/ ing the fiery-red sunset behind the golf course as well This our joyful hymn of “ice milk,” my mom and I works. I have several of treasurer would share a half-gallon in as the many flower gardens praise.” Amen. these forks at home. Sure Mutual 7 in yards along the way. Gene Horan one night. (I shouldn’t have beats doing a Uri Geller and Arnold Jasper, president At the corner of Old Nas- admitted that…sorry, Mom.) bending your best serving Beverly Fasciano, sau Road, I rested on a park An outrage My dad was not a fan, but spoon in half. vice president bench to further drink in the A portable toilet on the side- he did like vanilla or maple- Years ago, I found a Blondie Patricia Ray, secretary/ scene. There I was struck by walk in Mutual 12? Outra- walnut flavored ice cream. I comic strip where, in the first treasurer something else: the magnifi- geous! Have the standards of always laughed when, out of panel, Blondie says to Dag- cence of the lush green trees this community declined so far 31 flavors, he would pick va- wood, “If you are going for ice Mutual 4B all around me. that this is tolerated? Obvi- nilla! Now, I like the simple cream, remember it’s very fat- Louis Russo, president A hymn the Rossmoor ously, there is no regard for combination of vanilla and tening.” Dagwood retorts, “All I Andrew Riggi, vice president Chorus had been learning the concerns of the residents chocolate, especially in a soft want is one scoop,” as he Douglas Martin, secretary/ that very week expressed but much concern for the con- -serve cone, and, especially heads toward the kitchen. In treasurer better than I ever could the venience of this contractor. if it is smothered with choco- panel two, Dag is rifling In my 16 years as a direc- late sprinkles. through a kitchen drawer, and RCAI Committee Meetings July 2016 tor of Mutual 12, I oversaw I never cared for the ice says, “Let’s see if I can find the milk that tasted more like ice Agenda July 7 10 a.m. many construction projects right scoop.” Then, in panel within the Mutual, including than milk. Now there’s some- three, a startled Daisy the dog Maintenance July 14 9 a.m. the first roof replacement. thing called “frozen dairy is watching as Dagwood raises Community Affairs July 14 10 a.m. Portable toilets were never dessert.” What is that? I read an oversized spoon in triumph Finance July 14 11 a.m. an issue. The community the label, and the first ingre- and declares, “YESSSSS!!!!!!!” Board of Governors July 21 9 a.m. provided and still does pro- dient is milk or cream. Some Summer’s hot. Eat ice Golf Maintenance No listing vide three facilities for con- flavors of frozen dairy des- cream. Feel that cool creamy tractor employees: North sert are good, but they are concoction trickle down your Meetings are held in the Village Center. (Continued on page 3) not necessarily low-cal. throat and, sometimes, your Might as well eat the full-fat chin. version, or, just go for the Winter’s cold. Eat more ice hard stuff: Ben & Jerry’s, cream. As my mother always Haagen-Dazs, or Talenti. said, “It’s never too cold for Slow-churned is my go-to ice cream!” variety—as good as you can B&P get without all the fat. “My advice to you is not to My favorite flavor used to inquire why or whither, but be heavenly hash. Hard to just enjoy your ice cream find now; rocky road, with its while it’s on your plate - chocolate base, marshmal- that’s my philosophy” – News Board: as space permits. The Rossmoor News and Princeton low river, nutty rocks, and Thornton Wilder (American Joe Conti, Chair All copy and pictures are Editorial Services (PES) are not liable for more chocolate has taken its writer of innovative plays and Carol DeHaan, subject to editing and are any typographical or printing errors that place. In fact, I’m eating novels, 1897-1975) Myra Danon accepted with this may appear, including in its display or some now. Bob Huber, understanding. classified advertising, over the cost of the Do you remember, back in “I had always thought that Jean Hoban, Letters to the Editor must be space of the advertisement. the ’60s, you could buy a box once you grew up you could Jean Houvener emailed to PES at The advertisements here are, to the best of of Neapolitan ice cream do anything you wanted — and ex-officio, Jane Balmer, [email protected] and clearly the publisher’s knowledge, accurate slices that were individually General Manager. representations of the products and stay up all night or eat ice- marked Rossmoor News. separated by cardboard to cream straight out of the con- Editorial Assistant: Sue Ortiz services offered. However, no Editorial Office: endorsements are intended or implied. make serving easier? I can tainer.” – Bill Bryson The Rossmoor News a 2 Rossmoor Drive, Acceptance of all materials is at the still see my grandmother (American Writer, b.1946) monthly periodical is mailed to Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 discretion of the publisher. serving these after Sunday every home within the dinner. Rossmoor community. News Email display ads to: [email protected] “Ice-cream is exquisite. E-mail Sue Ortiz: But, when it came to going What a pity it isn’t illegal.” – items are welcome. Appropriate [email protected] Telephone: 732-761-8534 out for ice cream, everyone Voltaire (French philosopher news items from outside © 2016, PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES, INC. in the area went to Buxton’s and writer, 1694-1778) organizations will be considered Visit the Rossmoor website at www.rcainj.com

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The Battle of the Home Front By Paul Pittari for immediate induction into day products and services at An Address at the Memorial Day our armed forces. the home front. The govern- Service — May 30, 2016 ment quickly put limits on a America was woefully unfit “Yesterday, December 7, to conduct a war at this time. wide range of items that 1941 — a date which will live Supplies were so limited, that could be purchased. No in infamy — the United at the onset of hostilities, longer was there free access States of America was sud- basic training was being con- to clothing, gasoline, foods, denly, and deliberately at- ducted with wooden rifles. shoes and metal products. tacked by naval and air Our drafted men and women For the ladies, luxurious silk forces of the Empire of Ja- were now being placed in stockings formerly imported pan.” Those historic words harm’s way to fight on two from Japan were gone. To were spoken the very next fronts, one in Europe and a make food available for our day, December 8, by our second in the Pacific. troops, citizens were encour- president, Franklin Delano But as America entered aged to have victory gardens Roosevelt, as he delivered into the Second World War, a to grow tomatoes, carrots, his Pearl Harbor Address to third front quickly developed. lettuce, and other produce. Congress and the nation. This was the “Battle of the We were told to collect and Being four and a half years Home Front.” And it is this save fats and grease. We old at that time, I have no battle that is the topic of to- had massive metal recycling recollection of the speech as day’s talk. programs. These were mate- it was being broadcast to The mass exodus of ser- rials not to be wasted on almost every home in Amer- vice men and women needed frivolous trinkets. They were ica. But a few years later, I to fight the war caused a needed for the war effort. can remember patches of workforce vacuum in the The war needed iron and memories of the struggles country. Undraftable civilians, steel for ships, tanks and faced at home. who could not fight, were cannons, aluminum for air- The Second World War rapidly trained and put into planes, and copper for elec- had been raging in Europe plants, factories, and farms trical wiring. The manufac- for over two years between not only to support the war ture of rubber household the military alliances of the effort, but also to handle the goods was curtailed to make Axis powers, Germany and everyday needs of the popu- tires for our war machines. Italy, and the Allies. Now with lation. Production of cars for do- the attack by the Japanese During the early stages of mestic use was halted in Imperial Navy, America and the war, many were fearful 1943, and did not resume England formally declared that the Japanese might at- until the war was over. war on Japan. tack the mainland. It was To assist in sharing the Meanwhile, Hitler sensed believed that, if they could load, ration books containing that America would soon join reach Hawaii, they might also coupons were distributed to the war in Europe on the side be able to launch an attack American families to permit of England and Russia. He on the big cities along the fair and equitable distribution believed that once Japan had west coast of America. This of available commodities. defeated the United States, sense of impending doom Even so, some unscrupulous he would gain a valuable ally resulted in many changes to characters rose to the surface, in Japan to help Germany the previously peaceful, idyl- undermining the best inten- finish off their archenemy, lic lifestyle at home. tions of most Americans to Russia. One of the outcomes of conserve essential materials. So on December 11, four these palpable fears was the The source of these misdi- days after the Pearl Harbor creation of a home front de- rected goods was called the attack, Hitler dispatched the fensive strategy called the Air black market. And you might German ambassador in Raid Warden Service. Under have known someone who Washington to the U.S. De- the aegis of the Office of Ci- knew someone who could partment of State to deliver a vilian Defense, men were get you what you wanted, for copy of the formal declara- recruited to serve as war- the right price. tion of war to our Secretary dens. They were equipped (Continued on page 25) of State, Cordell Hull. The with white helmets, flash- United States was now em- lights, whistles and instruc- broiled in a World War not tion handbooks. The war- only in the Pacific, but now, dens were trained in first aid, also in Europe. how to deal with incendiary Things started to change bombs, locations of fire- very rapidly for America. On fighting equipment, and other December 19, the Selective safeguard measures in case Service System increased its we were attacked. conscription requirements to The requirements of the include all physically fit men war effort necessitated sig- in the age range of 18 to 45 nificant restrictions of every- Letters to the editor

(Continued from page 2) ties. Gate, East Gate and Mainte- This portable toilet accom- nance Dept. modation is, therefore, for the OSHA regulation section convenience of the contrac- 1910.141 (c) (1) (ii) states tor only, without regard for the requirement to provide the sensibilities of the resi- these facilities does not apply dents. to mobile crews as long as Mollie J. Fitzpatrick employees have transporta- Past President Mutual 12 & tion available to nearby facili- RCAI

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I forgot day* A heroine By Bob Huber With all the various activi- By Dierdre Thompson project at Merck trying to find ties crammed into the month How well do you know your other ways of fighting ma- of July, you can be forgiven if neighbors in our community? laria. That same research you forgot “I Forgot Day.” The Interfaith Council re- would surface again over 70 This little-known day of cently had its Memorial Day years later in helping remedy remembrance falls on July 2 Service. We were fortunate other ailments as well as ma- and is devoted to acknowl- to have Paul Pittari as our laria. In the Pacific during edging the things we forgot guest speaker. Paul spoke WWII, malaria was killing to do over the past 12 about “heroes” - not the ones more U.S. soldiers than were months; not the big things, on the front lines, but the dying in actual combat. Wil- but all the little things. ones on the “Home Front.” son and others tested over Major slips of memory usu- And there were many. There 600 plants to find various ally come with their own re- were defense plant workers, extracts. The paper that Wil- minders. If you fail to make a air raid wardens, the son co-authored explaining car payment, a towing com- women’s auxiliary - and sci- what they had found was pany will be more than happy entists. There is a scientist in published in 1947. With the to remove your vehicle to our midst whose research in war ending in 1945, quinine some obscure facility that will malaria has once again be- was once again available, take you at least a week to come relevant. Nearly 70 and they turned to other re- find. Then they’ll charge you years after her research pa- search. an obscene amount of per was published, her re- As Christine Wilson grew money for towing it there. search on malaria continues in years, she did not slow If you forget to pay your to be used. Who is this per- down. The year I arrived at light bill, the power company son? None other than our Rossmoor (2011) she re- appears to take delight in own Christine Wilson, a long- ceived a Doctor of Science shutting off your electricity, time resident of Rossmoor. degree from Kean College. leaving you without air condi- She was one of the heroes She is also probably the last tioning and melting the two on the Home Front during living member of the Merck quarts of Haagen-Dazs you World War II, especially to research team that began its just put in the freezer. me. My oldest brother, Bob, work on malaria during WW If you forgot to pay your served in the Pacific from the II. Christine will celebrate her mortgage, the bank will ig- beginning of the war and was 102nd birthday on July 23. nore it in return for a late finally medically discharged She is alert and loves still payment fee, and as a bonus because of recurring malaria. being able to do a LOT of they will inform you that your Quinine was used to fight reading. Thank you, Chris- credit rating has dropped malaria, but because of the tine, for all that you have several points. war there was a shortage. given us during your over a Nothing but your con- Christine Wilson worked on a century of life. science is going to hound you for all the little things you forgot to do, like mailing a I’ve been thinking about – birthday card to your Aunt Sophie on her 90th birthday, Showing God’s love beyond our or sending flowers to your faith communities granddaughter on the occasion of her first piano recital. By Dierdre Thomson panded to help others in her Gaye Anderson, a lady We often see articles memory. It was decided to who lives in Demotte, Ind., about helping those outside continue with an annual thought there ought to be a our faith communities – fundraiser in memory of way to counter these minor sometimes by groups of Kathleen, and it would be lapses of memory. About 10 people, sometimes by only named Raising Hope for years ago (she has forgotten a few and once in a while Others (RHFO). As the nine exactly when), she estab- by just one person - that years have passed since lished “I Forgot Day,” a day can show God’s love be- the first fundraiser, the now to catch up on all those occa- yond our faith communities. 501C3 organization has sions that slip our minds. The following is an example expanded to help other The idea was slow to catch of how one person’s faith in charities such as the Make on. After all, for many years God fulfilled, and is continu- a Wish Foundation, The greeting card publishers ing to fulfill, God’s will. Lustgarten Foundation for have produced special cards Some years ago when my pancreatic cancer, The for forgotten occasions, but niece Kathleen was diag- Cancer Institute of New Jer- recently, more and more nosed with pancreatic can- sey’s pediatric clinic, The publishers are creating cards cer, our family’s dream was Phillip Frank Memorial which simply say, “I forgot.” to find a way to help her Scholarship, as well as the There’s plenty of room for even more than we were recipient chosen each year. you to add your own apology already doing. We talked a RHFO continues – this (or excuse) and charge it off lot about helping Kathleen, year’s fundraiser will be held to “I Forgot Day.” * but it was one person, my on August 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. *I was going to write this daughter Laura, who began at the Gordon’s Corner Fire article last year, but I forgot. to put that dream into ac- House in Manalapan. As the tion. She called a friend result of one person not just who was experienced in dreaming, but also acting such things to help her set upon that dream, many peo- up a fundraiser. We de- ple have been helped, and cided to name it, Raising Kathleen continues to be Hope for Kathleen. Many remembered. people helped pro bono or As one of the charity’s donated toward expenses, Trustees wrote shortly after so that over $25,000 was Kathleen’s death, “God had cleared to help with Kath- a purpose for Kathleen; that leen’s expenses. purpose was to be used as Before Kathleen died, she an instrument of hope for had mentioned that she did others.” So take a moment not want to be forgotten. to think - “How can I show Upon Kathleen’s death, the God’s love beyond my faith family’s dream was ex- community?”

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1942: Harold Gorman’s war

By Carol De Haan from excessive humidity, them hid in the mountain- “What’s the life expectancy from our own perspiration, ous parts of the island and of a WW II machine gunner?” and from water seeping up were never heard from asks Beryl Levitt, with a through the sand. Our cloth- again. More than 200,000 glance at his friend Harold ing began to rot away. U.S., Australian, and Japa- Gorman. “It’s about 15 sec- “Sleeping on the ground nese servicemen died in onds.” was rough because it never New Guinea in those days. That’s right,” said former stopped moving: you could- “I was sent back for R&R gunner Gorman. “Because n’t find a spot that wasn’t in Australia. The Aussies under enemy fire, everyone covered with crawling bee- are great people, and we else hits the ground. A ma- tles, bugs, lizards, spiders, especially liked the girls. chine gunner like me had to and they were all over us. “At one point in Australia, stand up to keep on shoot- The mosquitos were vicious I had acquired 80 combat ing.” but after a while, we didn’t points and my sergeant At a recent meeting in feel them anymore. Malaria called me in to say he was Rossmoor’s wood shop, was everywhere The only sending me home. He where he serves as a moni- thing that kept us going apologized that I had to go tor, Gorman reminisced were Atabrine pills. We all by boat because he didn’t about events leading up to turned yellow. have a plane to fly me back. World War II and how he “As we fought our way ‘Don’t worry, Sarge,’ I told took on such an important inland and up into the hills, him. ‘I’ll swim to California.’ role in the war when he was eventually we got to sleep “Eventually, they sent me just a youngster himself. in hammocks that we strung to Fort Dix to train for a “I grew up in Brooklyn,” from coconut trees. There clerical job at Fort Jay, the he said. “In high school, I were plenty of coconuts military prison on Gover- joined the National Guard. around but we couldn’t eat nor’s Island. That place was So with war on the horizon them because they gave us full of Italian POWs who all around 1940, I went into the diarrhea. Then we discov- had relatives in Brooklyn. army. First, it was basic ered food supplies that the We used to let them out for training at Camp Smith in Japanese troops had aban- a day to visit their families. New York State, then Fort doned. All of a sudden we “One morning, all us over- Ethan Allen in Vermont for had rice to boil, canned seas guys were told to go a year’s artillery training. fish, and let’s not forget all see the first sarge. He said Later, at the Brooklyn Army that good saki. ‘Get out of here by noon.’ Base, we were loaded onto “The Papuan natives So at age 25, I was honora- a ship, The Uruguay, and helped us. They had not bly discharged. They gave spent the next 40 days en liked the Japanese soldiers me a Combat Infantry route to Australia. that invaded their island. Badge, a Bronze Star, and “On the ship, I saw all the Many Papuans worked as a Good Conduct Medal. guys standing in line for the stretcher bearers, and they That last one was probably mess hall, so I volunteered saved lives that way. It was for being a good typist.” to work as a baker in the interesting to hear some * * * kitchen. That way, I got to natives speaking Dutch Harold Gorman will cele- eat first and didn’t have to when we got to areas that brate his 96th birthday in a wait in line three times a had been under Nether- few months. When asked day. lands administration. the inevitable question, “To “We spent six months in “I remember being indig- what do you attribute your Melbourne, in southern nant one time. I was con- longevity?” he replies, “It’s Australia. By that time, cealed in the jungle outside all my wife’s fault. She’s up Japanese forces had occu- a landing strip with a brand in heaven with a new boy- pied the islands in the Pa- new gun. The Japanese friend and she doesn’t want cific and, of course, our bombed the landing strip me up there making a base at Pearl Harbor had and shrapnel went every- ruckus.” been destroyed in a sur- where. When it was all over prise pre-dawn air raid on and I had a chance to look December 7, 1941. Now it at my new gun, I was pretty was all-out war in the Pa- upset. That brand new gun cific as well as in Europe. was dented from the shrap- nd “I was in the 162 Infan- nel! Well, …at least I could try. Several thousand guys still use it. in our Regiment were “Another time I was up loaded onto troop ships and north on Biak Island at we sailed north to liberate dawn, and a tank was com- New Guinea. The ships had ing right at me. Of course, a to navigate inside the Great 30 caliber gun is useless Barrier Reef to avoid being against a tank, so I fired at torpedoed by enemy sub- the soldiers around the marines. tank. But the tank was so “We made beach landings close that I had to hit the on the south-eastern shores ground. It looked like this of New Guinea. It was would be it for me. But all of rough because the Japa- a sudden, for no apparent nese forces had spent the reason, the tank turned past year felling coconut around and left. tree logs to build bunkers. “Obviously I scared him We were exposed on the off. beach, while they had cover “Of course, General from the jungle. Douglas MacArthur was in “Each of us had to carry charge of the Pacific cam- everything we might need paign. But my immediate to fight (weapons, ammuni- officer was Colonel Archi- tion) and to survive (C- bald Roosevelt. He was a rations, water, tools). Also, great guy. He was the son my tripod weighed 75 of President Teddy Roose- pounds, so I was carrying velt. my own weight, if not more. “What did we accomplish I needed three assistants. in two years of jungle com- One carried my gun, an- bat in New Guinea? For other the ammo, and the one thing, we protected third carried water to cool Australia from invasion. down the gun when it over- Then we helped liberate all heated. those Pacific islands that “Each of us dug a hole in had been conquered. We the sand for cover. That’s wondered if all the Japa- also where we had to sleep. nese soldiers managed to We were wet all the time evacuate. Probably a lot of 6 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Gloria and Arnold Jasper survive an EF-4 (really bad) tornado

By Carol De Haan “Yes, the warning sirens went off but in that part of Texas, they go off so frequently that people hardly hear them anymore,” said Arnold Jasper, of that Satur- day evening, December 26, 2015. No one suspected the magnitude of what was about to happen to them. Jasper and his wife, Gloria, were in Texas for their annual visit to their daughters Kathleen Dodd and Colleen Cormier, who live with their own families in Rowlett, a suburb of Dallas. Devastation of the December 2015 Tornado Rowlett, TX “It was about 85 degrees, humid, and slightly windy that homes were totally destroyed still had no electricity. Their fateful Saturday evening,” while in Rowlett it was 450. daughter, Kathleen, did not said Jasper. The first thing Fifteen hundred others were receive insurance reimburse- we noticed was that the at- severely damaged. No one ment for a new roof and mosphere became very still. had electricity. The whole area structural damage for an- When the wind picked up, it was put under total lockdown, other two or three months. became a huge roaring with a dusk to dawn curfew, Jasper, who is president of sound, worse than a plane enforced by local police and Mutual 7, advises all Ross- engine up close, and the sky state troopers. Seven to eight moor residents to have ade- grew extremely dark. The six thousand people were home- quate homeowner’s insur- of us ran for cover, some into less. ance. “The policy should say the nearby bathroom and Emergency help came in full replacement value,” says others into the closet. from the Red Cross and from Jasper. “You must calculate “We hunkered down for the town and state. However, the value of all your belong- what felt like a long time. the Federal Emergency Man- ings and make sure you have When it was safe to come agement Agency (FEMA) enough coverage to replace out, we walked around Kath- denied assistance, claiming everything.” leen’s ranch house to dis- that the damage had been To anyone who thinks the cover damage to the rear of “of insufficient magnitude,” annual premium for that kind the structure, and also that even though the tornado had of insurance is too expen- her entire roof had been car- been defined as “EF-4,” sive, Jasper urges them to ried away. when “EF-5” is the worst pos- calculate what it might cost to “Then we learned that our sible category. replace everything they now three other grandchildren, all The Jaspers returned to own. Just think of all those of them adults, had been in a Monroe on January 5, noting families in Texas that needed car near Garland and that that whole neighborhoods to rebuild their lives, starting they ran to a nearby home that had survived the tornado with nothing. where they remained safe. They saw massive destruction. On Route I-30, 10 or 11 people were killed when the Would anyone care to go glamping? tornado picked up 70 cars and tossed them around in By Anne Rotholz Glamping, a combination the air.” A portmanteau word of the words “glamorous” and In the next few days, as blends the sounds and com- “camping,” is a portmanteau news began to trickle in, Jas- bines the meanings of two word. It designates a style of per’s family learned that the words. We find many port- camping that is quite different tornado lasted only 30 sec- manteau words in our current from traditional camping. It is onds, but that it left a trail of vocabulary and most of them camping with all the comforts destruction a half mile wide are of recent origin. Here are of home and it is frequently and four miles long. Winds some examples: smog associated with the luxuries were clocked at 180 miles (smoke and fog), brunch of hotel living. Parallel to this per hour. (breakfast and lunch), motel is an opportunity to experi- Whole neighborhoods were (motor and hotel), hazmat ence the other aspect of obliterated. In Garland, 800 (hazardous material). camping, namely a way of connecting with nature and the great outdoors. The word glamping is found for the first time in England in 2005. Glamping is sometimes called “posh camping” or “luxurious camping.” While the word is new the concept of glamorous camping dates back hundreds of years. In the sixteenth century, the Scottish duke of Athol prepared a lavish camping experience in the forest when King James V and his mother came to visit. They had mag- nificent tents filled with an abundance of food and drink, and servants from the palace to attend to their every need. Around that same period, it was customary for the Otto- man Sultans to travel with their soldiers in times of war. Unlike the soldiers, they lived in luxurious, exquisitely deco- rated tents, with the best of food and drink. They had banquets and frequent entertainment. (Continued on page 7)

The Rossmoor NEWS JULY 2016 7 glamping pered. To begin, you can have ing the seashore and for tour- a king or queen size bed with ists in general. A decommis- Bob’s Almanac an en suite bathroom and opt sioned Russian 767 jumbo jet By Bob Huber (Continued from page 6) for a personal butler. The food is already in place. When the The 1920s brought a more is gourmet, with lots of choice “village” is complete, it will modern type of glamping -- wine. To experience the wil- have a “bus station” with 10 There’s an old saying that But in our family, the most the African safari. Many derness in this setting (the retired double decker buses nothing of importance hap- significant “birth” occurred on wealthy people in England unspoiled Montana forest, the from Dublin, a “train yard” pens in July, because every- July 4, 1910. On that day the and the U.S. were looking for Blackfoot River, and the night with four cars from the Lon- body’s on vacation. We beg newspapers were filled with a novel way to experience the sky) is a once in a lifetime op- don Underground and a gar- to differ. There have been stories about how African- great outdoors. Africa, with its portunity. Starting price is over den, a “taxi rank” with eight many important events that American heavyweight boxer huge population of large and $1,000 per night. large black taxies from Bel- occurred in July, and we can Jack Johnson had defeated unusual animals, became the If Montana is too far away, fast, and a marina with sev- testify that some very influen- Jim Jefferies, sparking race venue of choice. While looking you might like to try some- eral boats. All will provide tial Americans were born this riots throughout the country, for adventure those on safari thing nearby. In New York glamping accommodation. month, including authors Na- but we were blissfully un- were not about to give up the City the AKA Hotel overlook- Glamping has become thaniel Hawthorne (1804), aware of that problem, be- luxurious life to which they ing Central Park provides an popular and very creative in Henry David Thoreau (1812), cause we were concentrating were accustomed. The adven- unusual glamping opportu- recent years. The concept, Ernest Hemingway (1899), on our own important event: ture came with electric genera- nity. You sleep outside under however, has not changed. and composer Stephen Fos- the launching of the “Rex.” tors, generous amounts of the stars on a 17th floor ve- Glamping is all about giving ter (1826). July also wit- On our family farm in champagne, and every imag- randa. A private butler will everyone an opportunity to nessed the birth of aviatrix Green Springs, Ohio, inable domestic luxury. take care of your every need experience the great out- Amelia Earhart (1898) and grandpa Walt and his sons Glamping has become a and a personal telescope to doors and to do so in a com- industrialist Henry Ford had taken on a winter project popular activity in our day, for view the stars will be pro- fortable setting. (1863). (Continued on page 8) a very good reason. It is ex- vided. Cost is only $2,000 tremely varied and it comes per night. (If I ever win the with a whole range of price N.J. Lottery!) tags so everyone can avail of it The above are just a few in some form. To experience examples. You can find thou- its simplest form, one might go sands of novel opportunities to a site in Belleplain State for glamping in just about Forest in the N.J. pinelands. every country in the world. For $50 a night you can live in There are villas in Italy, tree a yurt (a circular hut with a houses in South America, and plexiglass skylight, built on a gypsy caravans in England wood platform) with bunk and Spain. beds. It has an outdoor grill. Just recently my Irish Nearby is an electrically source, my sister Mary, who heated bathroom with show- lives in Ireland, told me that a ers, sinks and toilets. local entrepreneur is setting up If you prefer something a glamping village by the more elegant you have lots of beach that is close to where I choices. How about checking grew up. It is designated as a out the Paws Up resort, by the Quirky Nights Glamping Vil- Blackfoot River in Montana? lage with a transport theme Here in an unspoiled wilder- and it will provide overnight ness one can be really pam- accommodation for those visit- 8 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

: If there are questions are the best place to have clearly state that additions, Q or concerns that are your voice heard. Typically, alterations or improvements community related, how the Board meets on the third require written approval of does a resident voice his Thursday each month at 9 your Mutual Board prior to or her comments? a.m. in the Village Center starting any project. You also Meeting Room. Please con- need written approval of your : If the matter is related to Mutual Board prior to changing your manor, carport, or sult Channel 26 for up to A date information on the the landscaping in your three- common area around your foot bed, or planting a tree. building, it would probably be Board meeting dates, times, best to contact your Mutual and locations. The process begins in the

director during normal busi- The best resident is an Maintenance Department on Prospect Plains Road where ness hours. Be kind and re- informed resident. Work spect your director’s time and within the system. Be in- work permits are available. It space by not calling on the formed about what is hap- is important to be precise weekends, evenings, or holi- when describing the project pening and when by consult- days, unless it is absolutely ing the Rossmoor News and on the permit and be sure to necessary. include measurements, di- watching Channel 26. Get mensions, color, size, type of If the matter is related to involved because you care an RCAI policy or the com- about Rossmoor not because material, etc., and a drawing mon facilities, please contact you have a hidden agenda. and/or brochure of the item. the appropriate department, And most importantly, there It is also a good idea to hire a Education and Recreation at is always much debate, dis- contractor that is insured. 609-655-3232; Maintenance cussion, and compromise in The work permit for land- at 609-655-2121 or my office, a democracy and in Ross- scaping or tree plantings has Administration, at 609-655- moor. It cannot be for the a list of recommended plant material for the three-foot 1000 and we will be happy to few; decisions and policies assist you. are made keeping in mind beds and trees that are best what is right for our commu- for our region and soil type. If you feel strongly that an RCAI matter is not resolved nity and our residents. Once you submit the completed work permit, your Mu- and you would like to ex- : I would like to make tual’s Architectural Control press your thoughts or con- some changes to my Q Committee will review the ma- cerns, please attend the next manor. What should I do terial and will inform you in RCAI Board of Governors first? meeting. The RCAI Board of writing of their decision. Some Governors manages the af- : Whether you live in a changes require Monroe condominium or a co- fairs of RCAI. The meetings A Township building permits and operative manor, the govern- are open to all residents and some changes require a Dec- ing documents for your Mutual laration Maintenance Obliga- tion form. This will be noted on clear glass lens in the center. your work permit when it is Almanac A kerosene lantern provided returned to you.

the light source. With great If you plan to use a con- (Continued from page 7) ceremony, grandpa placed tractor, the contractor must of building a motorboat in the lamp on top of the can- remove all debris from Ross- one corner of the barn. It was opy and said,” I crown thee moor. Do not use the dump- a sturdy little craft, 18 feet in The Rex!” A cheer went up sters. This includes, but is length with a scalloped can- from the crowd as grandpa not limited to, old carpet and opy and powered by one of continued, “In appreciation shrubs. It is the responsibility those new fangled gasoline for your companionship, of your contractor to remove engines. you’re all invited back to our the old materials. You may Everybody for miles place for a picnic supper and want to mention this to your around knew that July 4 was fireworks!” A second cheer contractor when negotiating going to be launch day, so a went up from the gathering, a price so there is no misun- considerable crowd gathered but a neighbor, suspecting derstanding or added, unex- to watch the event. The Rex that grandmother didn’t know pected expenses to you. was hoisted aboard a flat bed about grandpa’s magnani- wagon pulled by Gladys and mous invitation, dispatched If you are not sure if your Dan, grandpa’s favorite team her son on horseback back project requires a work per- of horses, and the whole en- to the farm to tell her that mit and written approval prior tourage took off for the trip to there would be considerably to commencing the work, the Sandusky River where more guests for dinner than please contact the Mainte- the craft would be berthed. It she was expecting. nance Department at 609- was quite a parade, with peo- A glitch in the launching 655-2121 and they will be ple on horseback, buggies, happy to assist you. process occurred when wagons, and kids running Gladys and Dan collectively : What are the alongside. Grandmother and decided that backing the Q procedures should I the hired girl stayed home to wagon into the water was not decide to sell my manor? prepare the traditional family a good idea. The problem Fourth of July picnic supper, was solved when the team : Please contact Chris which would be followed by was unhitched, and every- A Smith, Resident Ser- the equally traditional family body pitched in to push the vices manager, in the Ad- fireworks display. wagon out into the river so ministration Office in the Vil- When the parade reached the Rex could float free. She lage Center at 609-655-1000. the river’s edge, grandpa, was a beautiful sight, gently She will be happy to explain normally a taciturn man, felt bobbing on her tether. the process and give you all compelled to make a speech: Everybody got a ride in the the forms and the details ex- “Folks,” he said, “We thank Rex that day, and thanks to a plaining the Seller’s and you for joining us on this very thoughtful neighbor’s fore- Buyer’s responsibilities. It is special occasion. We have warning, grandmother was important to notify Chris decided to call our boat the prepared to feed the addi- when you intend to sell your “Rex,” and as you all know, manor. tional guests. Rex refers to royalty, and The fireworks display on Remember to remove all royalty requires a crown.” the front lawn was an extra the personal belongings that And with that, grandpa treat, and everybody agreed you might have stored in the reached under the seat of the that that was the best Fourth carport storage areas. Un- wagon and pulled out a of July ever! wanted pieces of furniture beautiful brass navigation Who says nothing ever and other personal belong- lamp, red glass on one side, happens in July? ings may not be left in the green on the other with a dumpster or dumpster area.

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Focus on: Groups and Clubs By Jean Houvener

Bocce: Tactics, skill, luck, winner of the coin toss throws with red or green on either and camaraderie the pallina to start the game. side. The referee shows with In case you have always The pallina can land anywhere the paddle which side has the wondered what was going on past the middle line within next ball toss. “Watch the pad- evenings in the summer be- bounds. If the person tossing dle!” is a common refrain. The yond the swimming pool with a the pallina does not have a players on a team alternate large number of cheering peo- successful throw, they forfeit throwers. ple, the game of bocce is alive one of their four balls and the Each toss must cross the and well in Rossmoor. One other team gets to throw the center line, but not the oppo- group of players, divided into pallina. All throws are under- site foul line. The side ends ten teams, plays Mondays and hand. The thrower cannot step when all balls have been Wednesdays at 5 p.m. A sec- over the foul line. Once the tossed. At that point, the clos- ond group of players, divided pallina is in play, the object is est ball to the pallina is a win- into ten teams, plays on Tues- to put as many of your team’s ning point. Any other balls of days and Thursdays at 5:30 balls as close to the pallina as the same color that are closer p.m. There are six players on possible. than any balls of the opposing each team. The teams signed Each game has a referee, color will also add points. Play up to play earlier in the spring. who determines which color rotates from one end of the Rossmoor has three newly ball is closest to the pallina at court to the other end of the refurbished courts, and the any given time. That is the “in” court until one team has first six teams start the games, color, and the opposite, or reached 11 points, which ends with the remaining teams of “out” color will throw next. the game. In the Bocce each group playing after the From the ends, it is not possi- group’s competitions, two first six teams have played. ble to see which ball is closest. games are played by each set Two people from each team Sometimes the measuring of opponents. At the end of the are at either end of the court. tape has to be brought out to season the best two teams on The remaining two players confirm the choice. The refe- Monday-Wednesday will play rotate in. The games start with ree also determines when a against the best two teams on a coin toss, which determines ball is removed from play. Tuesday-Thursday in a playoff which team will throw the first Usually the referees are from for the championship. ball. There are four balls for the other half of players, or at There is much shouting of each team, plus a smaller tar- least from a different team. advice and encouragement, as get ball, called the pallina. The The referee holds a paddle well as some good fun, and cheers over a good shot by either side. Since the courts’ refurbishment, players found Sound Advice the courts played straighter, but Norman J. Politziner, CFP® President of NJP Associates also slower, so there has been a learning curve. The old courts [FINRA 05/10/2016] turn 70½, you can postpone were lumpy with some quirks in Five Big Tax Penalties to the payout until April 1 of the how the ball would run. Throws Avoid at all costs following year, but that will that would have turned one Taxes are a necessary require you to take two with- way before are now quite differ- evil, but you don’t want to drawals in the same calendar ent. The very last toss in each make matters worse by pay- year.) The RMD is based on side can completely shift the ing avoidable federal tax your age — entered into a game, with the pallina moving penalties. Here are five to life expectancy table — and closer to a different color or the avoid: your account balances at the tossed ball knocking the other 1. Not taking required mini- end of the year in which you team’s balls out of the way. mum distributions. This is the turned 70½. The last toss can even turn the granddaddy of tax penalties. Failing to take RMDs can throwing team’s win into a loss, After you’ve reached age result in a 50% penalty tax so it is exciting right up to the 70½, you must begin taking on the amount that should last moment. annual “required minimum have been withdrawn (on top If you think you might enjoy distributions” (RMDs) from of the regular income tax you playing, come to watch and your tax-advantaged retire- owe on the distribution). see how the game works. ment plans (unless you’re Unless you can show rea- Maybe next April you might still working) and from tradi- sonable cause for missing an consider signing up to play. tional IRAs. (For the year you (Continued on page 10) 10 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

By Chris Smith Lane, formerly of Manalapan, Angela Loresh and Michael Anil and Ruhi Lulla, 329A N.J. Gargiulo, 667A Yale Way, Nantucket Lane formerly of Linda and Peter Feldler, formerly of Monroe, N.J. Monroe Twp., N.J. 439B Newport Way, formerly Denise Phillips-Clark, Gabriella and Craig Thein- of Flushing, N.Y. 613O Winchester Lane, for- ert, 274B Milford Lane, for- Douglas Clark, 79B Old merly of Newark, N.J. merly of Monroe Twp., N.J. Nassau Road, formerly of Maria Alfieris, 83C Dorset Allen and Dorothy Thomas, Sacramento, CA. Lane, formerly of Princeton, 298N Sharon Way, formerly John Spear and Sandra N.J. of Luzerne, N.Y. Levine, 607N Winchester Reed and Kathleen Anda- Dinesh and Jayshree Lane, formerly of East Win- riese, 296C Stratford Lane, Patel, 724A Mount Vernon dsor, N.J. formerly of Wyckoff, N.Y. Road, formerly of Dayton, Patricia McKendrick, 424A Thomas and Gail Schank, N.J. Newport Way, formerly of 349B Northfield Lane, for- Charlene Chen, 436C Somerset, N.J. merly of Cudahy, Wis. Newport Way, formerly of Edward and Linda Wiec- Won K. and Jun Sil, 181C Monroe Twp., N.J. zorek, 175C Portland Lane, Rossmoor Drive, formerly of Paul and Anna Burke, formerly of Fort Lee, N.J. South Brunswick, N.J. 464C New Haven Way, for- Andrew Gallatin and Joan Nicanor Jiminez and Tere- merly of Metuchen, N.J. Ghiraldine, 196A Madison sita B. Aquino, 268C Middle- Katarina Invanko, 374 New Lane, formerly of Manalapan, bury Lane, formerly of North Bedford Lane, formerly of N.J. Brunswick, N.J. Monroe Twp., N.J. Helen Columbis, 4B Village Irving Frank, 17D Old Nas- David Ukilis and Irina Mall, formerly of North Bruns- sau Road, formerly of North Rudikh, 351N Northfield wick, N.J. Brunswick, N.J.

longer. as Obamacare, most people Sound Advice 3. Not reporting income from must have health insurance or (Continued from page 9) foreign accounts. Your tax must pay a “shared responsi- RMD, you’ll be stuck with this return may not be the only bility payment.” For 2016, the penalty. document you’re required to amount of that payment is 2. Making early withdrawals. file each year. If you have fi- equal to the greater of 2.5% of On the opposite end of the nancial interests in foreign your annual household income spectrum, you may be penal- banks totaling more than or $695 per person for the ized for withdrawing funds $10,000 at any time during the year ($347.50 per child under from your qualified plans and year, you must report the ac- 18), up to a maximum of IRAs too soon. Generally, a count information to the IRS $2,085 per family. 10% penalty tax applies, in using the FBAR form (short for This penalty kicks in when addition to the regular tax you Report of Foreign Bank and you, your spouse, or a de- owe on the distribution, unless Financial Accounts). pendent had gone with-out you’ve already reached age FBARs have to be filed by coverage for more than three 59½ or the payout is because June 30 of the year following months, with certain excep- of death or disability. However, the year of the for-eign ac- tions. Consult with your tax the tax law provides several count activities, and no exten- and financial advisors to see exceptions to the early with- sions are allowed. (Beginning whether you qualify for a pre- drawal penalty, such as pay- with the 2016 tax year, the mium tax credit or an excep- ments used for deductible FBAR deadline is moved up to tion to the penalty. medical expenses. April 15 and a six-month ex- 5. Missing the deadline for Another key exception is tension is available.) The pen- your tax return. Generally, if available for substantially alty for failing to make the filing you don’t file your tax return on equal periodic payments is severe—a fine of up to time, or if you fail to pay the tax (SEPPs). If you take SEPPs $250,000 and a prison sen- you owe by the tax return due over your life expectancy, or tence of up to five years can date (even when you receive over the life expec-tancy of be assessed for a willful viola- an extension for filing your you and a beneficiary or bene- tion. Other penalties may be return), you’ll be assessed a ficiaries, there’s no penalty if imposed for providing false penalty. those pay-ments continue for information. The penalty for filing late is at least five years or until you 4. Not having health insur- 5% of the unpaid taxes for reach age 59½, whichever is ance. Under the Affordable each month or part of a month Care Act (ACA), also known that a tax return is late. It begins accruing after the tax- filing due date and can’t ex- ceed 25% of your unpaid taxes. If you don’t pay your taxes by the tax deadline, you normally face a penalty equal to 0.5% of the unpaid taxes. This applies for each month or part of a month after the due date and starts accruing the day after the tax-filing due date. Again, the six-month filing extension, which is automatic if you request it, is not an extension for paying your taxes. You still must make a reasonable esti-mate and pay that amount.

Norman J. Politziner, CFP, a resident of Encore, is a Registered Rep- resentative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services Inc. Securities and investment advi- sory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Member FINRA/ SIPC, 4401 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018. (540) 989-4600. NJP Associates and all other enti- ties are independent of Equity Ser- (Continued on page 11)

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CULINARY CORNER By Sidna Mitchell

For this year’s Derby chicken livers. did another person, whom I Party, I was determined to One of the favorite treats can’t remember who proba- be more organized—-not was the tomato cups. In fact, bly goes to church or plays wait until the last minutes to Coralie from Doylestown, croquet so I’ll be reminded. do things. However, various Pa., asked for the recipe as Here’s the recipe. obligations and even some fun got in the way. Thus, on Culinary corner Derby Day I was in the kitchen in a panic as guests Tomato Cheese Cups arrived. 1 cup diced jalapeno 1 cup mayonnaise Ken and I did make the tomatoes, drained 3 packages phyllo pastry simple syrup and the mint (almost all the way) cups – thawed julep mix a couple days 1 bag bacon pieces Preheat oven to 350 ahead. We were busy talking 1 cup grated Swiss cheese degrees. and Ken forgot the measurements so we had to keep Mix the first four ingredients and scoop evenly into tasting to make sure the ju- the cups. Place on baking sheet and cook at 350 leps wouldn’t be too strong. degrees for 15 minutes. We almost had a catastro- NOTE: The original recipe called for one can of Rotel phe; in the dark I mistakenly tomatoes, which I didn’t have. In the pantry was a can cut down oregano instead of of diced jalapeno tomatoes that I figured would work. It the mint in my herb garden. did by using only one cup since the Rotel cans are Fortunately, we could tell smaller. This recipe that makes 45 little appetizers is from the smell that I hadn’t so easy to make and is definitely tasty hot out of the picked the mint. oven or room temperature. Then as I started making I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. some of the hors d’oeuvres, I forgot that my pantry was almost bare since I either used or threw away lots of items before we left for Flor- ida in December. Obviously I had to make substitutions. Also, I forgot to read the reci- pes for some of my tried and true hors d’oeuvres such as the asparagus rolls. Since I didn’t have fresh dill, I substituted dried dillweed and fresh chopped chives. For the mini corn dog muf- fins, I substituted two key ingredients. Other appetizers included stuffed mushrooms, cream cheese and Texas pepper jelly, pulled pork in wonton cups, deviled eggs, a veggie dip with potato chips, a cheese tray and chopped Obey the signs!

In Memoriam

Joseph F. Hayes Ruth E. Hess Joseph F. Hayes, 81, died Ruth E. Hess died Mon- Tuesday, May 24. Hayes day, May 23. Surviving are was employed for 35 years her husband William of with the Postal Service be- Ocala, FL; four daughters, fore his retirement in 1990. Diane (Hodgson), Sandra He was a veteran of the U.S. (Jackson), Laurie Air Force during the Korean (Bulinsky), and Carol War. He is survived by his Champagne; sons-in-law, daughter, Vanessa M. LaP- David, Peter, George and lante (Ken), his son, David A. Richard; six grandchildren, Hayes, four grandchildren, Peter and Kari Jackson, Patrick, Nicole, Renee and Chad and Nicole Bulinsky, James, and a sister, Mary and Hannah and Rebecca McGrath. Champagne; two great grandsons, Peter III and Grayson; her brother, Em- Sound Advice manuel; and many extended family and friends. (Continued from page 10) vices, Inc. For more information, questions, or Raymond A. Paprota comments, we encourage you to visit Raymond A. Paprota died our website at www.politziner.com or Thursday, May 26. A United call us at (732) 296-9355. States Marine veteran, he 05/10/2016 ©2016 Advisor Prod- served during peacetime ucts Inc. All Rights Reserved. from 1957-1959. Mr. Paprota The views and information con- was Fire Chief for the Spots- tained herein may have been pre- wood Fire Department in pared independently of the present- 1972. He was also a Mason ing Representative and are presented at Philo Lodge #243 in South for informational purposes only and River. Surviving are his wife should not be construed as invest- Mary; his children, Raymond, ment advice. This information is not Robert and his wife, Lisanne, intended as tax or legal advice. and Ronald and his wife Please consult with your Attorney or Mary; a brother, Richard and Accountant prior to acting upon any his wife, Jillian, and grand- of the information contained in this children, Raymond John, correspondence. TC90361(0516)1 Mary Beth, Anne Marie, James and Grace. 12 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Clubs and Organizations

Players pastimes

By Sue Archambault p.m., plus Saturday, July 30, The Players are extremely at 2 p.m. The show will be proud of our June meeting. directed by Bill Strecker, as- The yearly Karaoke Night sisted by Bob Huber. Joe took place on Monday, June Conti will act as our ever- ested in performing, but 27 in the Gallery. A substan- popular MC. All perform- missed the auditions, call tial number of members and ances will take place in The Sue Archambault at 609 664- guests turned out. The audi- Meeting House. Tickets will 2087 as soon as you can, to ence was treated to a variety be on sale in the Red Room discuss the possibility of your of musical numbers including on July 21, 22, 25, 26, and joining the show. The re- solos, duos, trios, and larger 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. In addi- hearsal schedule is as fol- groups of singers. The music tion, Sal’s Deli will sell tickets lows: Thursday, July covered a wide range of cate- from July 21 to 30. Ticket 7,12,14,19, 21 at 7 p.m. in gories including oldies, country prices remain fixed at $5 in the Meeting House. Bill and western, pop, and Broad- advance and $7 at the door. Strecker will work with cast way favorites. Our favorite DJ, Please note that ticket hold- members as to their availabil- Gary Morton, acted as MC and ers have preference in enter- ity for these rehearsals. All musical technician. As always, ing our theater, and those cast members need to attend he did a fabulous job, and we paying at the door can enter the tech rehearsal on July 26 are indebted to his generous after that. We must restrict at 7 p.m. and the dress re- donation of time and energy to our attendance in accor- hearsal on July 27 at 7 p.m. provide such a memorable dance with fire department Player members please night. regulations. note: There will not be a Next up is our very popular Open auditions for This ’n monthly meeting in July. This This ’n That show, which will That took place on June 21 is due to the heavy rehearsal take place on Thursday, July and 22 as was advertised on and performance schedule 28, and Friday, July 29, at 7 Channel 26. If you are inter- for our show.

Audience mesmerized the most brilliant performers by pianist Steven Lin yet to visit Rossmoor. By Gene Horan As luck had it, international When the artist originally artist Lin had a free night and scheduled by the Music As- committee member Toby del sociation for a concert on Giudice was available to drive Friday, June 3, called on the him from and to Princeton Junc- previous day to say she was tion for the train connection to ill and could not perform, As- Philadelphia where he lives. sociation president Lucy Lin has an impressive cur- Poulin faced a crisis. riculum vitae, including awards The concert had already at the Concert Artists Guild been widely publicized and Competition and at Israel’s subscribers had paid in ad- Arthur Rubinstein Piano Com- vance. Engaging busy artists petition (Silver Award). He was can take months and even recently featured on PBS in the Cliburn Competition docu- years. Then fees must be A surprise performance: mentary film, Virtuosity. He negotiated, contracts signed, Steven Lin, Pianist biographies obtained and has performed in venues programs prepared. across the United States and Lucy got very, very busy around the world plished virtuoso. Some pa- indeed, consulting with com- Lin brought a printed pro- trons sitting near the piano mittee members, making gram with him, and what a say all they could see was a multiple phone calls and, I choice of music! Beethoven’s flash of hands. No wonder presume, saying a few Sonata No. 18 in E-Flat Ma- The New York Times critic prayers. Her effort paid off. jor was the opening number. wrote the following review Call it serendipitous —- I For me, the beautifully lyrical after a similar performance: think you will find agreement Menuertto movement was “Mr. Lin sailed through its among those fortunate the most memorable part of virtuoso challenges, conquer- enough to attend the concert that brilliant work. This was ing the manic octaves that that Steven Lin was among followed by the very popular unfold at the work’s conclu- Rondo Capriccioso in E Ma- sion.” jor of Felix Mendelssohn. I heard once that Liszt and Four pieces by Chopin con- Chopin, who were contempo- cluded with the Fantasy- raries, were competing to Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, see who could compose the which includes the melody most difficult piano composi- borrowed for “I’m Always tion and that Liszt won by Chasing Rainbows,” a song creating a work that no one sung by Judy Garland in the could play! After the concert I movie Ziegfeld Girls and by told the friendly and affable Jack Oakie in The Merry Lin this story and he agreed Monahans. that it could very well be true. The final piece was Remi- This issue of The Rossmoor niscences de Don Juan by News has an article listing the Liszt. It includes, among Rossmoor Music Association other melodies from Mozart’s concerts for the 2016-2017 Don Juan, the hauntingly season. The cost for a sub- beautiful “La Ci Darem La scription is $60, only ten dol- Mano.” If you are not familiar lars a concert. Believe me with this aria, go to You Tube when I say Lin’s concert alone on your computer and you was worth more than the entire will find many versions. You’ll cost of a subscription. Think be glad you did. seriously about supporting the The Liszt work concludes Rossmoor Music Association with a movement that would and its programs — a great challenge the most accom- asset for Rossmoor.

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By Irene Poulin his old friend and fellow spy- Andy Carpenter runs the Sting by Sandra Brown master. In Moscow, what Tara Foundation, a dog res- Locking eyes with a tall, should be a joyous occasion cue organization, and has dark and handsome stranger turns bloody. incorporated a program in a bar might sound like ro- where inmates train the mance to some women but Sweet Tomorrows, A Rose dogs. When one inmate uses when Jordie Bennett caught Harbor Novel by Debbie a dog to escape and a mur- the eye of Shaw Kinnard, she Macomber der occurs soon after, Andy really caught the eye of a After a devastating heart- realizes the whole Tara killer - with trouble around break, innkeeper Jo Marie Foundation might be in dan- every corner. Rose is ready to move on ger. and has found a friend in a Night and Day by Iris tenant, Emily Gaffney, who is Smooth Operator by Stuart Johansen looking to begin a new chap- Woods, Parnell Hall Forensic sculptor Eve Dun- ter in her life as well. President Kate Lee has can has been assigned to called Stone Barrington to protect Cara Delaney from Bullseye by James Patter- Washington on an urgent enemies that want to see her son, Michael Ledwidge mission. Knowing he isn’t the dead. Guarding Cara has put The relationship between man for the job, Stone enlists Eve in their crosshairs and America and Russia is tense the help of ex-CIA agent now she must risk everything to say the least. There is rea- Teddy Fay, who has a repu- to save both their lives. son to believe the president tation for working outside the of the United States might be law. New Jason Bourne Novel the next possible target and by Eric Lustbader detective Michael Bennett Library Hours On the eve of Russian might be the only person who Mondays thru Fridays General Boris Karpov’s wed- can save the nation. 10 a.m. to noon ding, Jason Bourne receives 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. an enigmatic message from Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt Library closed Saturdays

Music Association offers great line-up of performers for 2016- 2017 concert season form at the Grammy Awards By Gene Horan ade Mark has been busy Classical Music Tribute to “After completing a very working with touring Broad- Earl Wild at the Walt Disney successful 2015-2016 sea- way shows, having played on Concert Hall in Los Angeles. son, we are looking forward the national tours of “Les Other invitations include to concerts with outstanding Miserables” (1750 perform- performances at the Ameri- artists for the 2016-2017 sea- ances), “Edward Scissor- can Classical Music Hall of son,” remarks Lucy Poulin, hands,” “My Fair Lady,” and Fame; the Robert Schumann president of the Rossmoor “Mary Poppins.” He com- Festival at the Marcella Sem- Music Association. Marimbist pleted a nine-month national brich Museum in Lake Mark O’Kain and pianist Jef- tour with “The Gershwin’s George, New York; the Cam- frey Uhlig are back by popu- Porgy and Bess.” peche Festival in Mexico; lar demand, and the Liquid Jeffrey Uhlig has ap- and at the opening of the VI Gold duo will be something peared as collaborative pian- International Festival of Mu- entirely new and exciting for ist in many concerts in Amer- sic at the Teatro Colon in Rossmoor. It’s going to be a ica and also has performed Buenos Aires, Argentina. great season so order your in Russia. Some of his nota- Friday, May 5: Liquid Gold subscription now.” ble performances have been – Celtic Violin and Virtuoso All concerts will be held at at The Phillips Collection in Guitar 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Washington, D.C., and at This duo, consisting of House. Here is the schedule Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Edwin Huizinga on violin and for the year. Hall in New York. William Coulter on steel- Friday, December 9: **Fall 2016** string guitar, will take you on Princeton Pro Musica Friday, September 16: a journey that connects the Chamber Chorus Holiday Ismar Sergio Gomes, cello, elements of classical, folk Concert and Wan-Chi Su, piano and contemporary musical Princeton Pro Musica Ismar Sergio Gomes, who traditions from around the exists to perform choral mas- performs on a Grand Freres world — from a prelude by terworks and other works of cello made in Paris in 1852, Bach to an Irish reel to a the choral literature with en- is an accomplished orches- Spanish love song to a Bal- ergy, passion, and uncom- tral and chamber musician. kan dance tune. promising artistic excellence. He performs with the Lancas- In 2005, Coulter was The organization includes a ter Symphony, the Annapolis awarded a Grammy for a chorus of 100 voices, a 20- Symphony, the Towson New (Continued on page 15) Music Ensemble, and the member chamber chorus, Black Pearl Chamber Or- and an orchestra. Since its chestra. He has performed at founding in 1979 the primary concerts throughout the purpose of the organization United States and Europe. has been the presentation of Wan-Chi Su, pianist, has major choral works – classi- enjoyed an active career as a cal, contemporary, and multi- soloist and chamber musi- cultural. The quality of the cian, having performed to chorus has been consistently great acclaim at multiple ven- acclaimed. ues in Asia, Europe and the The chamber chorus per- United States. She has par- forms several times each ticipated in many interna- year and has been featured tional music festivals and in annually at the Guild for 2013 was the recipient of the Early Music Festival. Grace Clagett Ranney Prize in Chamber Music at the **Spring 2017** Peabody Conservatory, Friday April 7: Allison where she is currently a doc- Brewster Franzetti, piano toral student. Pianist Allison Brewster Friday, October 7: Mark Franzetti has received inter- O’Kain, marimbist, and national acclaim from critics Jeffrey Uhlig, piano and audiences alike for her Mark O’Kain has been a stunning virtuosity and musi- member of the Ocean City cality, both as a soloist and Pops in New Jersey since chamber musician. She was 1998. For more than a dec- most recently invited to per- 14 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

This month in pictures Photos by Joe Conti

Kiwanians, thank you for your service!

Kiwanis Pancake Flippers Annette Sowa and Doug Martin

Kiwanis Sidna B. Mitchell and Judy Marie Bills reads at the JFK School Alyce Owens Meredith Scenes from the Rossmoor Trunk Sale

Family “selfie” of three generations. Happy shoppers

Minnie and Frank Sasso pause for a Photo OP! Tony and Phyllis Palfy keeping in the shade.

A treasure trove! Hey Sal Is the hat for sale? Quite a purchase!

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Italian-American Club news By Tony Cardello maybe not all, but some of us ber 10. Flavian, the mind reader, came home with money. Bingo will be played in the put on a fascinating and en- Upcoming events will be Ballroom on Saturday (not tertaining show at our June the trip to Renault Winery, Friday), July 23. membership meeting. with a stop off at Smithville, Wishing all the members a Our trip to the Sands Ca- on August 29, and the picnic happy and safe Fourth of sino was enjoyed by all. Well, in the Ballroom on Septem- July.

showpiece for a pianist. His A surprise performance fingers were a blur as they flew over the keys. When he is By Jean Houvener and we had the benefit of a world famous, all of us who On June 3 those of us who preview of 3 Impromptus, No. were lucky enough to be there subscribe to the Rossmoor 1, No. 2, No. 3, and a Fantasy- can now look forward to say- Music Association concert se- Impromptu in C-sharp minor. ing, “I first heard him in Ross- ries were in for a real treat. All this he played continuously, moor in 2016.” While the scheduled performer and we listened as the time Look for the subscription was unable to perform, we flew by. Only after the Chopin form in this Rossmoor were fortunate that the associa- pieces did he think to ask if we News for the Music Asso- tion was able to schedule a needed an intermission – he ciation’s 2016-2017 series. superb young pianist for the did not. We did not need an The scheduled perform- evening. While Steven Lin was intermission either, so he ances look enticing, and born in Los Angeles and then launched into Reminiscences you never know when an moved to Taiwan with his par- de Don Juan by Franz Liszt, amazing surprise could oc- ents, he lived for eight years in the rock star of his time, and a cur, so don’t miss it! East Brunswick, and attended East Brunswick High School. As he pointed out, his exit was Explaining 3D printers at Computer Exit 9 and ours is 8A, so not very far away. Club meeting As a ten-year old, he was By Alec Aylat tory, progress and future of the admitted to the Juilliard Pre- Monroe Library’s expert on technology and what kinds of College Division in New York. 3D printing, Steve Hubes, will things can be made. He has subsequently earned open a discussion on what The functions of 3D print- both a bachelor’s and a mas- was once theoretical, but is ing range from practical ob- ter’s degree at Juilliard. Now today a reality, when he ad- jects for everyday use to 26, he has won numerous dresses the club’s monthly commercial products and prizes, including a silver medal meeting in the Gallery at 10 parts utilized in manufactur- at the Arthur Rubenstein Piano a.m. Monday, July 18. All ing, plus the technology Competition in Israel in 2014 residents are welcome to holds promise for bio-printing and the John Giordano Jury challenge Steve’s prediction of human parts for medical Chairman Discretionary Award that 3D printers will be com- purposes. Currently, bio- at the Van Cliburn Interna- mon in Rossmoor and other printing can be used to print tional Piano Competition in homes, as well as at the Li- tissues and organs to help 2013. He won the Juilliard Pre- brary, in coming years. research drugs and pills. College Piano Competition He will cover the science and Non-3D refreshments are twice and made his debut as a technology behind 3D printers, at 9.30 a.m. Come early to soloist with the New York Phil- from how they work to the his- relish the future. harmonic at the age of 13. He opened the program for us with Ludwig Van Beetho- Emerald Society’s activities ven’s Sonata No. 18 in E-flat Major, a delightful and surpris- By Joan Avery ence and will discuss the ingly upbeat piece of music. Ron Haas, who has had a many facets of travel safety, As he explained he felt that successful career in the including travel by car, plane, Beethoven had influenced pharmaceutical business, or ship in addition to interna- Mendelssohn, Chopin, and gave a very thought- tional travel. Liszt, whose music comprised provoking presentation on Larry Ferrari will give a the rest of the program. Felix pharmaceuticals at the June presentation at the meeting Mendelssohn’s Rondo Capric- Emerald Society meeting. It on August 24. cioso in E Major was played was an education on the dif- President Dan Jolly has with verve and wonderful dy- ferent medicines we take. replaced the Dutch Apple namics, with the softest of pi- Judy Nisbeth will give a Theater trip with the very anos and powerful fortes. He presentation on travel safety popular day excursion to was scheduled to play as part at the July meeting. Judy has Doolan’s for dinner and en- of an NPR Chopin marathon, had 40 years of travel experi- (Continued on page 17)

Music Association trio, including two other mem- House bers of the NJSO yet to be Subscription: $60 for all (Continued from page 13) named. six concerts. That’s a track he contributed to a solo Reminder: All concerts are savings of $30! Individual guitar compilation of Henry at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting tickets: $15 at the door. Mancini music called “The Pink Guitar.” Huizinga performed with Name:______Canada’s biggest Indie rock bands, the world’s greatest Phone #:______baroque orchestras and as a soloist around the world. He Address:______recently performed with Ste- e-mail ______vie Wonder. Friday, June 2: Trio from Number of subscriptions @ $60 each ______= $ _____ New Jersey Symphony (+ optional donation) $ ____: Total ______Orchestra Please make check payable to Darryl Kubian is a member “ROSSMOOR MUSIC ASSOCIATION” of the first violin section of the New Jersey Symphony and SEND TO: was the principal second Paula Richardson, 673-A Yarborough Way, violinist of the Brooklyn Monroe Twp. NJ 08831. Philharmonic. Kubian’s New Tickets will be mailed in late August. Jersey-based audio/video production company has recorded artists such as the A reminder: Geoff Gallante, musical prodigy, and his Emerson String Quartet and jazz trio will be performing at the Meeting House on Sun- the Orpheus Chamber Or- day, August 21, 2016 at 3 p.m. Donation $10. All are chestra. He will perform with a welcome. 16 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

Young and ready to face an ever-changing world ing and working with each to the fact that by attending other. And perhaps this is Columbia, as well as being why I agreed with a Ross- situated in New York City, he (Continued from page 1) cially thank Paulette Mascia award ceremony a week ear- moor resident who came up might stand a better chance received. Their gratitude was for chairing this event and lier, I was privy to things to the table and told the of developing the type of net- much appreciated by this returning to ensure it’s held most weren’t. And I’d like to principal that she would work he’d need to reach his audience since many lunch- again the first Saturday in share some of these be- have liked to have had a career goals. See, he already eon attendees had donated November.) But since I sat at cause they were positive and principal like him. knew he wanted to go on to items and worked the bazaar the table with the students, uplifting. I stated how impressed I medical school and, for that where the money for these their principal, and two of First, let me say that was by all that the guidance matter, was quite certain he scholarships was raised. their guidance counselors, Linda Klink, who was then counselors appeared to have wanted to practice in Texas (And yes, we want to espe- and I’d attended the school’s the incoming scholarship done to help students apply- because he liked the lifestyle chairperson and I, as the ing for college. The woman there. Oh, and he’d already incoming president, joined managing the guidance pro- been shadowing physicians Gail Carnevale, who was gram replied that there were from several specialties to IMPORTANT PET the current scholarship many more choices, and it gain a sense of the realities chairperson, at the high was a much more complex of their work days. REMINDER school’s awards ceremony. process today than it had Really, he was only gradu- We were all impressed with once been. ating from high school, not Pets must be leashed at all times and how this event was orches- Indeed, young people college? kept under control so they do not trated. However, I would today have career choices Yes, it is a new world. But disturb the peace of residents. say we were even more that didn’t exist when we it looks like these students amazed at how enthusiasti- were heading off to college. from our local high school Pet owners may not allow a dog to cally the students clapped Then again, when we were are ready to meet it. But relieve itself upon sidewalks, and cheered for all recipi- heading off to college, then, we have to remember ents throughout the two- women were not welcome they were born into and driveways, flower beds or any hour program. in many fields of study— raised in a global economy. landscaped area more than three feet I mentioned this as Linda especially in some graduate They were born after per- from any street curb. and I ate lunch with the stu- and professional schools. sonal computers and the dents. The principal smiled When I spoke of that reality, Internet had become the Pet owners are responsible for and said, “It was nice to see. the young man who norm. They were entering cleaning up after their dogs However, I can tell you that planned to pursue a mathe- school about the time our some years were quite differ- matics degree brought up world seemed to be speeding immediately. ent.” the STEM programs avail- up even more so because of Pets are not permitted on the I was happy for these stu- able today. As you may al- how rapidly technology and golf course or the perimeter of the dents that they’d been in a ready know, but I didn’t, the Internet were changing. class where people sup- these encourage girls to No, they cannot approach life golf course at any time. ported each other. Then, as pursue education and ca- as we did. They must be pre-  the luncheon went on, and reers in science, technol- pared to deal with a continu- I’d had more of an opportu- ogy, engineering, and math. ally changing world. nity to talk to these five Yes, things have certainly At Rossmoor, we’re fortu- young people, I couldn’t changed. nate to have our own little help but wonder if it wasn’t The class valedictorian, the oasis where we can partake people like them who’d help young man headed to Co- of organizations such as the to create this type of envi- lumbia, was seated next to Women’s Guild. Of course, ronment. Also, the principal me. He recognized that to- the wonderful activities and and guidance counselors day, you can gain the knowl- events just don’t happen, related in ways with the stu- edge you might desire and but are the result of the dents which seemed condu- need from myriad sources. dedication and efforts of cive to fostering the belief “But in today’s world, it’s all residents. Thus, I’d like to that everyone could meet about relationships and net- thank those who served us their personal goals and working,” he said. He alluded in 2015-2016. At the top of succeed while still support- the list is President Carolyn Terry. Her wonderful team members who recently re- ATTENTION RESIDENTS tired from their roles include: Vice-President Ruth Be certain to keep your telephone Klein; Secretary Evelyn number and contact information Brennan; Treasurer Roberta Ambler; Finance current at the Administration Office. Officer Trudi Phillips; Hospi- Please call 655-1000 tality Chairpersons Dolores with any updates or changes Mazzetta, Josephine Braiuca, and Patricia to your information. Greeves; and Scholarship Chairperson Gail Carnevale. Those continu- ing on, but who should be thanked as well, including Vice-President Lana Ot- tinger (she organized the programs and handled pub- licity last year, and will continue to do so as vice president); Devotionals Leader Paulette Whithead; Mem- bership chairpersons Dolores Wardrop and Helen Drews; and Bazaar chairperson Paulette Mascia. Certainly, we encourage all women at Rossmoor to join us this September when Lana Ottinger plans to kick off our 2016-2017 year on the third Thursday of the month, September 15, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ball- room with a fashion show centered on some of our favorite characters from literature. Would you like to develop a costume and model it? Send Lana an email at lanaot- [email protected], and she can provide you with more information. See you in September.

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Rossmoor Democratic Club Mayors Breakfast Democratic Club participates in annual Mayor’s breakfast By Susan Kostbar Monroe Township Senior Cen- ries where voting was held in Many members of the De- ter on Applegarth Road. Mayor the Clubhouse on June 7. mocratic Club attended the Gerry Tamburro welcomed During the June 14 meeting Mayor’s annual spring break- many community dignitaries to of the Democratic Club, a new fast on Sunday, May 22, at the share what is an ongoing tradi- Facebook page was unveiled, tion here in Monroe Township. with the intention to capture In addition to meeting the more interest and members to Emerald Society Mayor, Rossmoor’s Democ- the Club. You are invited to ratic Club officers and mem- search Facebook for (Continued from page 15) bers mingled with Council- “Rossmoor’s Democratic Club” tertainment by the Nashville woman Betty Schneider, Mid- … and please “Like” and Sound on August 23. dlesex County Sheriff Mildred “Join.” The Annual Emerald Soci- Scott, State Senator Linda Coming up on Tuesday, July ety picnic in the Ballroom and Greenstein, Freeholders 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., will be our Terrace is scheduled for Au- Kenny Armwood and Charles Summer Pot Luck Dinner gust 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. Note Kenny, Monroe Council Presi- fundraiser. This event is open the time change. dent Leslie Koppel, and more. to all and will be held in the The Niagara Falls trip is A pleasant surprise was had Gallery: members at $5, and scheduled for September 6, by all when Phil Murphy, for- guests at $7. Please bring 7, 8 and 9. There are three mer U.S. Ambassador to Ger- your favorite dish. We’ll have seats left. Everyone who has many, declared himself as the soda and water for you. Invite signed up for this exciting trip first candidate to put his hat in your friends: we’ll have music, is looking forward to this the ring for governor of New a delicious variety of foods, wonderful end to the sum- Jersey. 50/50s, and guest speakers mer. In addition to attending the throughout the evening. See you at the July 27 Mayor’s breakfast, our Democ- Please make a reservation meeting. ratic Club continues to be busy today and tell us what you’re with many activities in this bringing. Catherine Hunt, sec- presidential election year, in- retary, is taking reservations at LWV: Supreme cluding the New Jersey prima- (205) 821-1209. Court on July program By Ruth Banks At its annual meeting on Dance Club summer June 6 at the Cranbury Inn, the Monroe Township League dance of Women Voters welcomed new President Andrea By Judy Perkus E&R Office or mail it to Ar- Pellezzi. Three vice-presidents Come dance to the music men DeVivo at 449B Rox- were also approved: Marsha of Carmine on Saturday, July bury Lane. The cost is $8 a Rosenbaum, Voters Service; 30, at 7 p.m. in the Club- person for paid-up members Mary Ann Colgan, Natural Re- house Ballroom. The Dance and $10 a person for non- sources; and immediate past Club invites all residents, members. Annual Member- president Ruth Banks, Pro- singles as well as couples, to ship is $7.50 per person, $15 gram and Public Relations. their monthly dance. Re- per couple. Although the meeting pre- freshments include coffee, Call Armen at 655-2175 for ceded the primary elections by tea, soda, and cake (sugar- more information. one day, guest speaker Ingrid free available). SAVE THE DATE: Satur- Reed speculated about the Please leave your check day September 24 is the impact of the potential out- made out to the Rossmoor date of the Anniversary Din- comes. Dance Club in an envelope in ner Dance. More details to The meeting of the League the Dance Club folder in the follow. on July 25 will feature a talk on the Supreme Court. Guest Rossmoor Dance Club July 30 Dance speaker Dolores Meyerhoff will illustrate the Court’s decision- Name:______making process by citing a number of cases. Meyerhoff is Phone #:______well known for her expertise in explaining the background to Address:______many significant court cases. PAID-UP Member(s):______@ $8 = ______The League meeting will begin at 1 p.m. in the Town- Non-member(s):——————@$10 = ______ship’s Municipal Building; it is free and the public is invited to 2016 membership dues attend. $7.50 per person; $15 per couple ______

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Some tips to improve your bridge game THE FITNESS CORNER By Kim Vasta, CPT By Paul Fried enough points to bid 3NT I would like to restart my directly a majority of players “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t Many balance and mobility monthly duplicate bridge col- will use a TRANSFER bid in get up!” exercises can control bal- umn after a long hiatus. I order to have the NT bidder Each year, millions of older ance and prevent falls, in- know there are many bridge be the declarer of the hand. people, those 65 and older, cluding center-of-gravity con- players here who do not play Oftentimes this artificial bid fall. In fact, one out of three trol training, seated balance in the Clubhouse or in the will get doubled by your op- older people falls each year, activities, postural training, regularly scheduled Wednes- ponent in order to direct a but less than half tell their standing balance exercises, day evening duplicate. I hope lead from their partner in the doctor. Falling once doubles weight shifts and transfers, that I can help everyone bid suit that was doubled rather your chances of falling again. and head and eye move- and play better with a few than just letting their partner th Each year, 2.5 million older ments while walking. little relevant comments and lead 4 from their own long- people are treated in emer- Maintaining adequate mus- suggestions. est or strongest which often- gency departments for fall cle strength and endurance Almost everyone opens times gives away an extra injuries and at least 250,000 is important for good postural with a bid of 1NT holding a trick to the declarer. older people are hospitalized alignment, balance, and mo- hand containing 15-17 HCP Almost always the NT bid- for hip fractures. bility. Despite age-related with no singletons and no der “obeys” the transfer re- Many falls do not cause declines in muscle strength biddable 5-card major suit. quest and does what their injuries. But one out of five and power, much can be When there is no interfer- partner asks them to do. This falls does cause a serious done to offset the losses by ence bidding and you hold a is not necessarily the proper injury such as a broken bone engaging in strength and 5 or 6 card major suit or a 6 thing to do. If the NT bidder or a head injury. These inju- endurance activities. or 7 card minor suit but not does not have at least a 3 ries can make it hard for a Like strength, joint range of card holding or a doubleton person to get around, do motion and muscle flexibility honor in the requested suit everyday activities, or live on gradually decline with age. the NT bidder should PASS their own. Many people who Loss of flexibility in the lower- and let the bidding revert fall, even if they’re not in- extremity joints has particu- back to your partner who jured, become afraid of fal- larly important implications made the transfer bid initially. ling again. This fear may for balance and functional If your partner still wants you cause a person to cut down mobility. For example, stiff- to make the transfer bid he or on everyday activities. When ness or loss of flexibility in she can REDOUBLE which people are less active, they the ankle joint will reduce the says to partner “I don’t care become weaker and this in- ankle range of motion and that you don’t have good creases their chances of fal- place the older adult at support for my suit. I still ling. heightened risk of falling, want you to bid it anyway. There are many conditions especially while walking. Per- Perhaps you now want your that may cause a person to forming regular flexibility and partner to play in NT if you fall, but many risk factors can stretching exercises will help hold a stopper in the suit that be changed or modified to keep joints mobile. you used to make the trans- help prevent falls, including: Maintaining balance and fer.  Lower body weakness mobility is essential to aging Another scenario occasion-  Difficulties with walking successfully. In addition to ally occurs when you bid 2C and balance making it possible to perform (Stayman) and your LHO  Use of medicines such as basic activities of daily living, doubles to show clubs. If tranquilizers, sedatives, or such as rising from a chair or your partner has 4 good antidepressants climbing a flight of stairs, clubs he should REDOUBLE  Vision problems good balance forms the foun- the DOUBLE and more often  Foot pain or poor footwear dation on which a healthy than not your side can MAKE  Home hazards or dangers and active lifestyle is built. 2C Redoubled by virtue of such as broken or uneven For questions or more in- your superiority of high cards steps, throw rugs, or formation, email me at even if you would otherwise clutter. [email protected]. only be able to make a part score. Let me give you an example of this. FREE Community Cleanup N The Township of Monroe S K 10 x x will come into our community to pick up bulk items H K x x x x D 10 9 All items should be placed at the C 9 x designated areas on July 23 and July 24 for pick up on July 25 W E Q x x x x x x The following 17 designated areas are: A 10 x J x x Dorset Lane Q x x x K x x Concord Lane X X A Q 10 x x Hanover Lane S Portland Lane A J x Malden Lane Q 9 Mystic Lane A J x x Nantucket Lane K J 8 6 Narragansett Lane New Bedford Lane Northfield Lane Redding Lane Somerset Lane Mailing Sutton Way Westfield Lane Addresses Yorktown Lane If you are not receiving Clubhouse Parking Lot mail from Rossmoor, your Meeting House Parking Lot Mutual, or The Rossmoor (cones will mark the exact location) News, it may be a matter of No our not having your correct Clothing, paint, concrete, tires, aerosol cans, motor mailing address. Many resi- oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid, kerosene, dents, over the years, filed pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, “Winter Address” forms with petroleum lubricants, photographic chemicals, drive- Administration and failed to way sealer, oven cleaner, mercury thermometers, specify a return date. If you did not contact us when you household or car batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, returned, it might be possi- construction debris or garden debris ble that we still have an al- If any of the above-mentioned items are put out, they ternate or winter address in will not be picked up by Monroe Township. It will then become the Mutual’s responsibility to dispose of it. our system. Please contact Resident Any questions, please call Services manager, at 609- Maintenance @ 655-2121 655-1000, to verify your Administration @ 655-1000 address. E&R @ 655-3232

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SPORTS By Terre Martin President Marie Bills (609- April and May had spotty 655-1912). weather for tournaments, but Golfer’s Prayer: Grant me Croquet Club in full swing playing golf croquet four actually took place. Here the serenity to accept the are the winners. shots I miss; the courage to By M. Vail Two teams play opposite ets wins the game. Two Mulligans: A flight- try again; and the wisdom to On Sundays, Tuesdays, each other with all four cro- The United States Croquet 1. Doris Herron 2. Muriel not throw my clubs in the and Fridays at 4 p.m., the quet balls aiming to score the Association (USCA) finds Calvanelli; B flight- 1. De- pond! members play Golf Croquet, same wicket. The players “Golf Croquet provides great nise Sikora 2. Joan Gabri- a game that introduces be- shoot their balls in order of interaction between the play- ello. Low Net: A flight- 1. ginning players to skills in color: blue, red, black and ers making a social game… Grace Hammesfahr 2. playing regulation croquet. yellow. Partner balls are very popular for club play Paula Richardson; B flight- The game of Golf Croquet is blue/black and red/yellow. and offers strategic chal- Alyce Owens 2. Mary played on a six wicket court The first ball to score the lenges to attract the most Shine. and is different in a big way. wicket wins that wicket and veteran of players.” One Two Week Nassau: 1. The members play a shorter one point for the team. The learns strategic plays very Mary Shine 2. Paula Richard- version of golf croquet which players then shoot for the early in the game. It is played son 3. Marjorie Heyman. allows a player only one shot next wicket. The first team to statewide, nationally, and Member/Member: 1. Terre Mar- at a time to make a wicket. score four out of seven wick- internationally. tin, Alyce Owens 2. Denise Si- kora, Joan Gabriello 3. Paula The USCA tradition of Club Richardson, Muriel Calvanelli. members wearing white on Our group has had its fair the court continues; however, share of illnesses and op- residents interested in trying erations, but hopefully eve- out for the game are not re- ryone will be on the mend quired to wear white. All color to join us for our late sum- comes through the equip- mer tournaments. We miss ment including the balls, mal- By Ted Servis, Golf Professional Wilson range balls, so please seeing our regulars. Re- lets and stake. The strategy What’s going on at the Golf come out and give them a member to bring a brown is on the position of the cro- Course? Golf season is in full try. bag lunch for a get-together quet balls on the green- swing and it’s been a great The Pro Shop hours of in the Gallery after our Step sward, otherwise known as season so far for everyone. A operation are as follows: Away Scramble on July 12. the court. job well done goes out to Monday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 And all members should Croquet equipment is Tom Tucci and his staff; the p.m., Tuesday through Sun- think about who they would available and flat rubber sole course is in great shape. day from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. like to invite for our Mem- footwear is required to pro- The Ladies’ golf clinic will All hours are subject to the ber/Guest tournament on tect the court’s grassy sur- be July 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. weather. August 2. It will be followed face. Please call the Pro Shop to If there is anything we can by a luncheon in the Gal- If you enjoy watching cro- sign up. help you with, or any ques- lery. quet and would like to know The Pro Shop is fully tions we can answer, please If you’d like to learn more more about Golf croquet join stocked with merchandise for give us a call at 609-655- about our group, please con- us on the court or contact all your golfing needs so 3182. Thank you and I wish tact Membership chair, Mary Membership Chair Betty please stop in and take a everyone a healthy and Shine (609-655-4518) or Anne Clayton at 609-662- look. If there is something happy golf season. 4659. Refreshments are you’re looking for and we Remember that the Golf served on Fridays after play don’t have it in stock, we’ll be Course is currently offering a at 6:00 p.m. in the Maple happy to order it for you. referral incentive of $200 in Room. We just switched out all the Pro Shop Credit for bringing For more information, old range balls for brand new in new members. please check Channel 26 and The Rossmoor News under Sports and Sports Fun. The croquet court bulle- MONROE TWP. tin board provides brochures, club newsletter and the FIRE DISTRICT #3 weekly schedule of play and AT YOUR SERVICE, events.

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Caregiver Support Group Focus: Spouse/Partner 2nd Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Location: Saint Peter’s Adult Day Care Center Monroe Township

Meetings are 90 minutes Registration is not necessary. Questions may be directed to Stephanie Fitzsimmons, RN, NP at 1-800-269-7508, press 1, press 8662

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At the Poolside Chilling in the Pool

Religious Organizations

Healing Mass Blessing of the Prayer Shawls

Jewish Congregation: July 4 barbecue becomes an annual party By Ben Wistreich July 8 at 7:45 p.m. will have As you read this, the Jew- Jeff Albom as the Torah ish Congregation’s annual Reader and Bob Kolker as Lay July 4 barbecue is just about Reader. The Congregation will sponsor these Services. Bocce Courts resurfaced – Worth waiting for! sold out. There may be a few empty seats, so check imme- On Friday, July 22, the diately by calling our chef, Sabbath Services at 7:45 Jeff Albom. He’s in the Ross- p.m. will have Bob Kolker as moor phone book. the Torah Reader and Jeff No matter the weather, we’ll Albom as Lay Reader. The be in the Ballroom on Monday Congregation will also spon- the 4th (plus perhaps on the sor these Services. All ser- patio, too) and there’s a 1 p.m. vices are in the Meeting start. Cost for guests is $20 House and are led by our and includes unlimited freshly Cantor, Mary Feinsinger. grilled kosher hamburgers and The Congregation’s Board franks, beans, coleslaw, corn, Meeting on Tuesday evening, fresh fruit, watermelon, soda, July 5, will be held in the Dog- iced tea, desserts, and coffee, wood Room at 7 p.m. All Board too. A full menu of favorites. members are urged to attend You’ll enjoy great food, meetings on the first Tuesday great friends and background evening of each month. music, on a wonderful and The Congregation’s Face- memorable afternoon. Don’t book page can always be hesitate — when we have reached at: 110 people, the party doors www.facebook.com/ will close. And that happens RossmoorJewishCongrega- every year. BYOB. tion. Sabbath Services on Friday, Check it out.

Joyous Jewish music and song

By Judy Perkus ers, in shows in many venues. Get ready to sing along and The performance is called smile with Jerry and the Jew- “From Here to There - A Jewish badors, who will bring the hu- Journey,” and tells the story of mor and poignancy of Jewish leaving a little village in Eastern music and entertainment at the Europe and settling in America next meeting of the Rossmoor and Israel. Performed many Sisterhood on Monday eve- times, the show has received ning, July 18, at 7:45 p.m. in rave reviews from audiences in the Ballroom. It’s an event of Middlesex, Monmouth, and Un- fun you won’t forget. ion counties, and features both The Jewbadors are a Mon- dialogue and songs. roe Township senior group, all Be prepared for our deli- of whom have performed for- cious desserts and don’t forget merly in choral and other mu- to bring non-perishable food sic groups, as actors and sing- for the Kiwanis Pantry.

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in a movie, or go shopping to cramps usually occur in the stay cool while at the same abdomen, arms, or legs. If HHEALTHEALTH CCAREARE CCENTERENTER NNEWSEWS time enjoying yourself by you ever experience heat reading or shopping or meet- cramps, you need to speak ing with friends. with your physician, espe- Summer When you are ready to fluid restriction. This hot weather can cially if you are on a low so- Avoid being out in the sun precautions leave the house, grab your cause health issues ranging dium diet or have a history of sunglasses and wide from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when from irritations to a serious heart disease. By Kaytie Olshefski, brimmed hat. the sun’s strongest rays can health emergency. In hot Heat exhaustion develops BSN, RN-BC Remember to take a bottle damage your skin. Plan your weather some people de- suddenly from exposure to As we enter one of the hot- of water with you, but not ice outdoor activities for either velop a heat rash secon- high temperatures and from test month of the summer, cold water because this the early morning hours or dary to excessive sweating. being dehydrated. Symptoms we definitely need to take the might cause stomach later in the late afternoon. If The common sites for a include feeling nauseous, extra few minutes to shield cramps. Drinking water will you are going outside during rash to appear are the dizzy, and weak. You must ourselves from the sizzling help to keep you hydrated. these hours, make it a point neck, upper chest, in the get out of the sun and into an summer sun. Here is a re- Don’t wait till you get thirsty to get in the shade and drink groin, under the breasts, air-conditioned room. If that view of how to protect our- to drink water. By the time water. If you are in the car, and in the elbow creases. is not possible, seek shade, selves from the summer sun you feel thirsty, you are al- use the car air conditioner. The treatment is to keep the rest, and drink lots of fluids. If and heat. ready dehydrated. If you are When you are home, use affected area dry. left untreated, these symp- Wear lightweight, light colon fluid restriction, or on a your air conditioner or a fan to Heat cramps usually occur toms can lead to heat stroke. ored, and loose fitting clothing, diuretic, ask your doctor how stay cool. Your home will stay when a person sweats during Heat stroke is a life- preferably made of cotton. much you should drink when cooler if you keep the blinds strenuous activity. Dehydra- threatening emergency. The About half an hour before the weather is hot. closed to keep the sun out. tion occurs from losing salt person’s body temperature leaving the house, apply a Avoid alcohol, caffeine, Eat small, not heavy, through sweating. Muscle (Continued on page 23) sunscreen of SPF 30 or and sugary drinks because meals and not hot foods be- higher. Make sure the sun- these will dehydrate you. If cause this adds heat to your screen bottle says “broad you are thinking about drink- body. A message from High Tech Landscapes, Inc. spectrum” or “UVA/UVB pro- ing a sport drink, talk with If you don’t have air condi- By Jeff Voss control using an herbicide tection.” Reapply it as di- your doctor, especially if you tioning, go to the library,  All summer flowers have that produces fast, visible rected on the bottle. are on a low salt diet and Monroe Office on Aging, take been planted. results and controls  We have edged all the difficult weeds such as sidewalks, driveways, and nutsedge, season long and Herbs and prescription drugs – Use together with great care curb lines each month up to aids in reducing future By Linda Bozowski may not be given the neces- son’s disease, and general date. generations of weeds. This Herbs have been used as sary information to make an memory enhancement may  The Round-up has been will take place in late July/ foodstuffs and medicines for informed and safe decision also cause negative side ef- effective now that it is hot August. many years. Many medicines about their use. fects when used with anti- consistently. Please tune to  Pruning of the smaller that we use today are ex- Some herbs may cause seizure, blood thinner or dia- Channel 26 for information shrubs has been completed tracted from botanicals, and negative side effects when betes medications. on when your Mutual will be in Mutual 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, include such beneficial sub- used with prescription or Unfortunately, these prod- sprayed. and 9. We will continue to stances as morphine, penicil- other drugs, while others ucts represent only a few of  So far, we have still been work our way through the lin, and some anti-cancer may inhibit the positive bene- the supplements that re- able to mow the entire Mutuals. drugs. Many herbal supple- fits of the prescribed medica- quire additional education community weekly even with  Please remember to put any ments are available in health tions. Many herbal supple- and information. Before be- the bad weather recently. debris out front on Sunday food stores and groceries and ments can dramatically inter- ginning any herbal supple- Please call the East Gate night for us to pick up most do not require prescrip- act with such blood thinning ment regimen, patients are phone and leave a message Monday morning. tions. Magazine and newspa- products as Warfarin and can urged to seek medical guid- with any questions or  Just a reminder, the newly per articles and advertise- lead to serious clotting or ance. Much information is concerns. (609) 655-5134. installed soil and seed need ments may tout the benefits of bleeding reactions. Unusual available via the Internet  The third round of to be watered at least twice some of these products, and amounts of cranberries or and in the library as well. fertilization will be a liquid a day, 45 minutes in the a.m. many do have health benefits. cranberry juice is one exam- Please proceed with care! application of nutsedge and p.m. However, some are potentially ple of such a reaction, which dangerous when the user is can lead to increased bruis- also taking certain prescription ing or bleeding. Similarly, or other medicines. evening primrose oil (used to Herbal supplements are enhance fatty acids needed not regulated by any agency by the body for growth), con- as medications are, and even tains an acid that may inhibit though these products are clotting and increase the po- natural, that does not mean tential for bruising or bleed- that they are necessarily ing. This product may also safe for unsupervised use. increase the risk for seizures Many users of herbal sup- in patients who may be tak- plements may not think to ing anti-seizure medications. discuss these products with Other herbal supplements their physicians, pharma- that may be potentially prob- cists or other healthcare lematic include black cohosh, providers, so education or used for menopausal disor- warnings about interactions ders, St. John’s wort, used are less likely to have been for symptoms of depression, offered. In addition to poten- saw palmetto, used for male tially negative reactions be- patients who have benign tween herbs and prescription prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). or other over-the-counter Melatonin, used to help regu- medicines (e.g., aspirin, al- late sleep-wake cycles may lergy medications, cough increase blood sugar and medicines), herbal supple- interact with diabetes medi- ments may also negatively cations, and ginseng may interact with other herb prod- have these interactions as ucts, alcohol or even some well. Gingko biloba, which is foods. Since most supple- used by some persons for ments are not labeled with decreasing the symptoms of safety warnings, the user Alzheimer’s disease, Parkin-

Rossmoor Community Church (Tel. 609-655-2321) SERVICES: SUNDAY, JULY 3, 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Dierdre L.Thomson will preach. Communion will be celebrated. SUNDAY, JULY 10, 11 a.m. Guest Preacher TBA. Soloist: Stephanie Pervall SUNDAY, JULY 17, 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson will preach. Music: TBA SUNDAY, JULY 24, 11 a.m. Guest Preacher TBA. Soloist: Carol Baldessari. SUNDAY, JULY 31, 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson will preach. Soloist: Donald Sheasley. 22 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

From the Mayor YourYour GardenGarden By Gerald W. Tamburro, Mayor of Monroe Township By Mel Moss Others will crawl to a nearby to mate. The male moth dies A lot of insect types can plant. All these new hatch- soon after this. The female cause plenty of damage to lings will start spinning lays her 300 to 1,000 fertil- Free Concerts by Cultural Arts ornamental trees and shrubs. strands of “silk,” and some ized eggs in the bag and One of the weirdest is the will be carried by the wind to then she dies in the bag. The The hills of Thompson With its many shade trees bagworm. The weird part is new feeding grounds. This eggs remain there until the Park will be filled with the and the serene backdrop of basically in its life cycle and p r o c e s s i s c a l l e d following spring. sound of music this summer the Manalapan Lake, the 925 the way it protects itself. Its “ballooning.” Control is easiest if the as the Township Cultural Arts – acre Thompson Park is the damage is done in the cater- Once on a good host plant, problem is discovered in Commission and Middlesex ideal setting for the free con- pillar stage, much like the these caterpillars begin feed- early spring before the eggs County Parks Department certs that bring thousands of gypsy moth, tent caterpillar, ing and at the same time hatch. If found at this stage, hold two free concert series music fans from across Mid- and many others. they start spinning silky hand picking the bags and at the Gazebo overlooking dlesex County to Monroe. It Their life cycle begins with strands around their bodies dumping them into a pail of the Manalapan Lake. is always a pleasure to see 300 to 1,000 eggs that are to form a new bag of protec- hot, soapy water will take The Township Free Music so many friends and relatives laid by an adult female bag- tion around themselves. care of them. However, once in the Park Series is a long- gather for a night outdoors worm in the fall inside her 1- Each one grows to around 1- the eggs hatch and the cater- standing tradition for the Cul- listening to one of the eclec- 1/2 to two-inch tan or 1/2 to two inches in length, pillars start moving around, tural Arts Commission, where tic bands performing lake- brownish spindle-shaped with brown and black mark- an insecticide such as Tel- residents are encouraged to side. bag. It can be seen hanging ings. As they grow and con- star, Difel, Sevin, or pack their chairs, picnic sup- Furthermore, our Cultural on a twig or small branch of tinue to spin their bag, they Malathion can be used. But plies and our dancing shoes Arts Commission along with the host plant that she was add pieces of the foliage that as these caterpillars start for seven evenings of free the Mighty Oaks Players will feeding on. Their favorite they are feeding on to the growing, they also start pro- music starting at 6 p.m. each plants are arborvitae, juni- bag. Then they never leave ducing the bag around them- host six performances of the pers, spruce, pines, and ce- this cover, just stick their selves and it becomes harder Thursday from July 7 to Aug. Pirates of Penzance at the dars, although they can oc- heads out to feed on the host to penetrate their protective 18. Monroe Township High casionally be seen on de- plant until late August. Then cover. The concerts include the School performing Arts Cen- ciduous trees. At first glance, the mature caterpillar at- So if you happen to see a following: ter from July 29 through July these spindle-like bags look taches its bag to a branch couple of strange brownish 1 July 7 – Odessa Klezmer 31 and Aug. 5 though Aug. 7. like pine cones, which seems with a strong band of silk and -1/2 inch-long spindle shaped Band The performance times and to be a part of their disguise: pupates into its mature bags, take action. If you ig- July 14 – Living the Dream ticketing information for the to look like a normal part of stage. nore them, the problem will (swing, jazz and favorites Gilbert and Sullivan musical the plant. Adult males emerge in only get worse. from the 1960s and 1970s) is available on Eggs start hatching in late September as a small, sooty Bagworms are not over- July 21 – Boheme Opera www.monroetownshipcultural May and early June. Newly black moth with a one-inch running our area, but it is a good NJ arts.com. hatched caterpillars are very wing span and a feathery thing to be able to identify them July 28 – Reunited (Oldies In addition, the Commis- th small, about 1/8 of an inch antenna. The adult female because, if they do appear, they from the 1950s – 1970s) sion sponsors six specialty long. They leave the bag never leaves her bag but can cause a lot of damage. I August 4 – The Joey Katz camps as part of its Summer they were in all winter to look emits an odor to attract the have seen them here in Ross- Orchestra (big band and Enrichment Program at the for some nice, new foliage to male. Into a small hole in the moor on some arborvitae plants. swing music) Community Center on Mon- feed on. Some will start feed- bottom of the female’s bag, So they could show up again at August 11 – Carnaby mouth Road for Township ing on the original host plant. the male inserts his abdomen any time. Street Band (British Invasion children and grandchildren to Rock) learn and expand their love August 18 – Soul Sounds for the arts. AINTENANCE EPARTMENT of the 1950s – 1970s The camps include the fol- MMAINTENANCE DDEPARTMENT lowing: The County’s free After- Dance Camp – July 16, 23, By Marlene Niwore hours to cool down. nothing to do but wipe it off or noon Music in the Parks 30, Aug. 6 Summer Reminders mop it up occasionally. series will run from 2 p.m. Summer Art Enrichment JCP&L To keep your home cool, If you experience a power AC Service to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays Studio – July 2, 9, 16, 23, please make sure all your outage, please call JCP&L The Maintenance Depart- from July 6 to Aug. 17. 30 windows are shut properly; directly at the following ment has three technicians The concerts include the Creative Writing Camp – blinds and drapes should be phone number 1-800-714- servicing air conditioners. If following: Aug. 15 -- 18 closed. In the summer time 7297 or 1-800-714-4624. you have not had your air July 6 - Mark Heter and Children’s Theatre Camp – your attic fan might run con- When individuals call in, it conditioner serviced yet, His Band (Salute to the Aug. 15 – 18 (with an stantly due to the heat. Air gives them a better idea how please give us a call. Stars and Stripes) evening performance) conditioning thermostats July 13 – The Broadway Summer Art Camp – Aug. 22 wide spread the outage is. Resident work request should be set on auto and Pops Big Band (Classics – 25 (with an evening Toilet Condensation forms cool. Set your thermostat to a from The Great White Way) exhibit) At this time of year, we get a This is a reminder that all temperature that is comfort- July 20 – The Perry Film Camp – Aug. 29 – Sept. lot of calls about water on the homeowners are required to able for you. If the tempera- Brothers (Traditional Irish 1 bathroom floor. Most of the fill out a Resident work/ ture is 100 degrees outside, Music) For more information, or to your house might only cool time this is just condensation request permit form when from the hot summer air on the doing alterations in and July 27 – The Garden register for the camps, visit down to 80 degrees and that State Symphonic Band www.monroerec.com is why you should keep your cold tank of the toilet. To around your home. In a Co- (Marches, Musicals, Mov- From seniors to children, air conditioning set at a con- check, wipe off the condensa- op this form is called an Al- ies, and More) the Cultural Arts Commis- stant temperature instead of tion with a towel and then wait teration request. Also a tree August 3 – The Jersey sion brings world class per- turning it up and down. a few minutes to see if you can permit is required if you are Polka Stars (Polka and Va- formances to our residents Remember: if you turn your then observe any water from a planting a tree. These forms riety Music) at a reasonable price, in- air conditioning on late in the leak. If so, give us a call. If it is can be obtained at the Main- afternoon, it can take several just condensation, there’s tenance Office. August 10 – Sandy cluding free admission to Sasso’s Swingin’ Big Band students at all of its ticketed (past singer with the Dor- events. Visit Grandma & Grandpa, Taking Your Kids to Disney? sey, Goodman & Riddle Big www.monroetownshipcultur Bands) alarts.com for the latest in- FREE DISNEY VACATION PLANNING August 17 – Rave On formation about all of the Band (The Hits of Roy Orbi- Commission’s upcoming son and Buddy Holly) events.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Motorists must obey the rules of the road while driving within the Community including, but not limited to, observing the posted speed limits, No U-Turn, Yield, and One Way signs; stopping for pedestrians; making a full stop at all stop signs; and exercising extreme caution when entering RCAI streets from lanes or other areas without stop signs.

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Make the 2016 summer the safest July 2016 Calendar of Events for Health Center one yet… Monroe Township Public Library (Continued from page 21) rises rapidly and the person does not sweat. Sweating is Summer is here, and eve- pets. Dogs and cats can July Reading Challenge: read and enjoyed. Light re- ryone wants to enjoy the out- suffer from heatstroke and Read a book by a famous freshments served. Register the body’s air conditioning system. When the body’s doors and have fun in the heat exhaustion as well; do author. Suggestions avail- at the Welcome Desk. sweating mechanism fails, sun, especially after this past not leave your pets outside able at the Welcome Desk. International Films Spon- winter. Adults are on vaca- for long periods of time, P.O.V. Summer 2016 Film sored by The Friends the body is unable to cool down. Symptoms include a tion, kids are out of school, and be sure they stay hy- and Discussion Series 2 and 6:30 p.m., Thurs- very high body temperature; and our roadways are jam- drated. 1 p.m., Saturdays, July 2, days, July 7, 14, 21. Films packed with travelers and 16. Summer series featuring shown with English subtitles. the person’s skin will be red, hot, and dry, and there vacationers. Let’s take a few For more information, advance film screenings from Tickets are $1.00 and avail- will be no sweating. The moments from our hectic check out the Consumer POVs 29th season on PBS. able at Circulation and the person will feel dizzy, nau- schedules to remember a Product Safety Commissions July 2: All the Difference door. seous, confused and be- few basic tips for staying safe website, as well as the Na- directed by Tod Lending fol- Friday Afternoon Movies this summer: tional Fire Protection Asso- lows two Chicago teens 2 p.m., Friday, July 8. Re- come unconscious. This requires immediate medical  Wear a helmet for any ciation’s website. Be sure to through five years of chal- tiree decides to intern for help and 911 must be outdoor activities that re- check out our website at lenges as they chase their online fashion site. quire one, such as biking, www.mtfd3.com for more dream to graduate from col- 2 p.m., Friday, July 15. called. Enjoy the summer, but be skateboarding, rollerblad- safety tips and checklists. lege. Drama about the 2008 US sun smart when outdoors in ing, scooters and all-terrain July 16: The Return di- housing market collapse. vehicles. Studies have rected by Kelly Duane De La 2 p.m., Friday, July 22. the summer sunshine. In our lecture series from shown that wearing a hel- Vega and Katie Galloway Latest chapter in the epic Saint Peter’s University met reduces the risk of se- follows prisoners transition space saga. rious injury by as much as into society and family result- Coupon Club Hospital, Jennifer Sciria, NP, from Central Jersey 85%. ing from the 2012 California 1:30 p.m., Monday, July Family Medical Group, will  Barbeque grills never law that shortened its “three 11. Clip, swap and trade cou- should be used indoors. Be strikes” law. pons. Discuss deals, share be speaking on “Screenings: What is sure to check all hoses on This event is a collabora- frugal tips and shopping ex- Needed versus Over- gas grills to remove block- tion with the award-winning periences. Bring a pair of ages, fix leaks, and check documentary series P.O.V. scissors and your stash of Ordered Tests” on July 11 at 1 p.m. in the Maple for cracks and failures in (www.pbs.org/pov). Registra- non-expired coupons. Regis- Room. If you would like to the hoses themselves. tion is not required. tration is not required. attend this lecture, please Grills should be at least 10 AT YOUR SERVICE, Book Café Genealogy Club call the Health Care Center feet from any structure ANYTIME… 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, at 655-2220 or stop by. while in use. (609)409-2980 6 . Talk about books you (Continued on page 26)  Never leave a camp fire unattended. Campers, please make sure the camp fire is completely out before turning in for the night. Also, if you have a portable heater for your tent or trailer, be sure to use one with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS). This will sense a low oxygen situation and shut the heater down, so as to not create a dangerous situation.  Keep the repellant handy for the insects. Avoiding the bites and stings that come with outdoor activities can keep the fun going all summer long.  Stay vigilant for ticks. Wear bright colored clothing to see them. You don’t have to be in the woods to get a tick; they can be anywhere outside, even in your yard.  Poison Ivy shows up in the summer season. Be sure to avoid contact with the plant. Studies show that over 85% of the population is allergic to the oils found in its leaves. Getting a rash is a sure way to put a damper on outdoor activity.  Keep foods in coolers and refrigerators. Don’t let the heat ruin your cook- outs; be sure food does not spoil when left out too long.  Stay hydrated. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be significant health issues. Always drink a mix- ture of water and fluids containing electrolytes, and avoid the sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juices.  Avoid sunburn. The best defense is to apply sunscreen, with a minimum protection level of SPF 45 at least 30 minutes prior to going outside. Even if it is cloudy or cool out, the risk of sunburn still exists.  Don’t forget about the 24 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

dent Telephone Directory, for March of Dimes to Rossmoor, firmity, and other health the past few years, with Kiwanis which we were paid $500. raising approximately $7,000 issues at a rate equal to or extensive communication (Continued from page 1) Several years ago, this job annually. That was Bob greater than our growth. and reports required by N.J. raiser was in October, 1974, was given over to each Mutual Brubaker’s baby for so many Even from the 20 Kiwanis District and Kiwanis Inter- when members took over the to deliver. years. members listed as active, national headquarters in annual pancake breakfast Fundraising reached a new In 2008, Ruth Dowdell and many are no longer able to Indianapolis. With no one previously run by E&R. This level when, in 1988, our Ki- Ginny Allen introduced the RIF participate in our projects else to take over these re- was so successful, Kiwanis wanis Club held a raffle for a (Reading Is Fundamental) and activities. In reality, sponsibilities, it’s probably started running two breakfasts Golf Cart or a $3000 gift certifi- program to the JFK Elemen- there generally are about time to consider giving up a year in 1975. In some years, cate. The odds were actually tary School in Jamesburg. six to eight viable members and dissolving the Club. three and four seatings were very good – only 400 tickets Since that time, Kiwanians to do all the work at any It’s taken me months, and necessary to accommodate all were sold for $25 each – that’s have gone twice a year to read given time. And, although many sleepless nights, to those who wished to come. $10,000 they raised. The Ki- to and give books to the they are eager and willing face the reality of taking In 1976, the Kiwanis Club wanian who sold the most tick- school’s kindergarten, first-, to work on our projects, this action. But when I initiated one of its largest fund- ets won a new golf bag. second-, and third-graders. they are not able or inter- brought it up to our Board raisers by collecting newspa- A landmark decision in 1990 This program continues to ested in taking on leader- of Directors, I was surprised pers, magazine, and card- admitted women to become benefit many low income stu- ship roles to learn that most of them board. Residents brought members of Kiwanis. Barbara dents, and provides our mem- The reduction in member- had already reached the items to designated collection Foster, Ruth Ann Harrison and bers the opportunity to interact ship is also partially due to same conclusion and totally points and members picked up Katherine Donahue joined with these delightful youths. our high annual dues of understood my position. and hauled the recyclables to immediately. Ruth Ann be- Of course we have contin- $110 (as determined by After considering all the depots for sizeable amounts of came the first female president ued running our very popular Kiwanis InternationaI). But options, we met with all our money: the average annual in 1993 and women have held and successful spaghetti din- there are other factors that Kiwanis members and I pre- profit to the Club exceeded key positions in the Club ever ners and pancake breakfasts have caused this decline in sented the above-stated $14,000. This program ended since. twice each year — with MTHS membership. The newer facts. The vote was unani- in 1984 when county and mu- In 1991, a Builders’ Club Key Club members helping to generation moving into mous, but with regret, to nicipalities took over recycling. was chartered in the Apple- serve and clean up at the Rossmoor seems not to be support the dissolution of Because of the many suc- garth School and sponsored to breakfasts. joiners – this has been ex- the Kiwanis Club of Ross- cessful fundraising efforts, our this day by the Rossmoor Ki- Other activities in recent perienced by all the other moor. Without exception, Kiwanis Club was able to do- wanis Club. That same year, years include fundraising posi- clubs in Rossmoor as well. our members are saddened nate so many things that con- Barbara Foster received the tioned outside the local retail- Unfortunately, too many by the need for this difficult tinue to improve the lives of all top award at the Kiwanis State ers to collect money for the people today think “What decision, and extend heart- Rossmoorites. Here is just a convention as editor of our Food Pantry. Perhaps you saw can you do for me?” rather felt thanks to all our won- representative sampling: Club’s monthly bulletin. Rossmoor Kiwanians in their than, “What can I do for derful friends in Rossmoor  An autoclave for our Medical The Kiwanis Food Pantry blue vests shaking those cans you?” It’s a whole new who have supported our Center, followed by a was started in 1992 by Kiwani- out in front of Corkscrew Liq- world. endeavors over these many Doppler Unit; ans who saw the need to help uors, WaWa, and Stop & That leads me to the situa- years. Since our fiscal year  At least 18 benches all over put food on the tables of some Shop. We have assisted vari- tion at hand. In May 2010, as ends September 30, we will Rossmoor; local people in need. Walt ous boy scouts with their Ea- Kiwanis vice-president, I continue our activities on a  Safety railings on the steps Murphy became, and contin- gle Scout projects, raised stepped in to complete Art limited basis until then. of the Meeting House in ued for about 20 years, a driv- money for a Marine veteran Moulton’s term as president On a happier note, there is 1981; ing force in this great undertak- amputee, donated $2500 to after he suffered serious heart a good possibility that a new  The flagpole in front of the ing, which has benefited so Grandmother’s Cupboard to complications. I then served as Monroe Township Kiwanis Clubhouse; many less fortunate people in help them purchase a new van president for two more years Club will be chartered in the  Drinking fountains in the the Monroe area. In recent to pick up the clothing and through Sept. 2012 — the first near future. This would be Meeting House and on the years, Ruth Mullen stepped in other necessities that they person ever to serve as presi- open to and draw from all the 10th hole of Golf Course; to supervise and has contin- collect for the homeless, and – dent of our Club for more than adult communities as well as  Ping pong table and ued to make this a vital activity at last year’s fall pancake one term. Sidna Mitchell came younger Monroe residents shuffleboard equipment; for our Kiwanis Club. At the breakfast – raised $4000 to to my rescue in 2012 and she, who can carry on many of  Equipment for the woodwork beginning of 2016, due to di- donate to the Foundation for too, served two terms as presi- our Clubs’ traditions including shop as well as for the minishing membership, we Mikey Nichols, a MTHS student. When asked to run again sponsorship of the MTHS kitchen, including large pots, turned over to the Monroe dent very seriously injured in a in Oct 2014, and again in Key Club and MTMS Build- coffee maker, and a new Township Senior Center the hockey game, who remains 2015, I accepted reluctantly, ers’ Club, since we pledge to grill; day to day running of the Pan- confined to a wheelchair. because there was no one not leave them without the  The ballroom piano dolly to try, but many Kiwanians still Last summer, six Kiwanians else who would take the job. I Kiwanis support they need to protect the new floor; work sorting and bagging. The turned “farmer” to participate just could not let down this exist.  In addition, many other local Club continues to raise size- in the Monroe Township Club, and all my dedicated The Food Pantry will con- organizations benefited from able amounts of money for this Community Gardens. In a predecessors who had built tinue to function under the very generous donations from the very worthy cause. 10 x 10 foot plot they grew and run this amazing organiza- capable supervision of Bonnie Rossmoor Kiwanis Club Soon after founding the vegetables which were then tion, so I accepted! And now Leibowitz, director of Monroe over the years. Food Pantry, our caring and sold – along with produce it’s election time again. But, Township Senior Services. It is compassionate members be- donations from other after 4½ years as president, I our hope that Rossmoor resi- In 1979, the Distinguished gan collecting money for the “farmers” – at the Senior just can’t do it anymore, and dents will continue to support Service “Citizen of the Year” Kiwanis Children’s Holiday Gift Center and in Rossmoor to Sidna feels the same way. the Food Pantry with the same award was started by Kiwanis, Fund to help brighten the holi- benefit the Food Pantry. Once again, there is no generosity as they have in the and each year since then we days for children of Monroe Yes, we’ve done a lot of one else who is willing to past. Future donations may be have honored many out- families who were challenged good things over the years step up as the next presi- made payable directly to: standing Rossmoor residents. by illness or economics. When since our Club’s inception dent, secretary, or treasurer Friends of the Senior Center, We hope that this important the Friends of the Senior Cen- in 1974 with 22 members. of the Rossmoor Kiwanis marked “Food Pantry” on the event can be continued in the ter decided to spearhead this By ‘82 the Rossmoor Ki- Club. Admittedly, all of memo line, and mailed to: future. project, we continued to raise wanis Club had grown to 84 these are demanding jobs Bonnie Leibowitz, Friends of In 1984, the Monroe Town- and donate funds, but put any members; in 1987 to 92 which have gotten more the Senior Center, 12 Halsey ship High School Key Club excess money nto scholar- people, and they reached and more complicated over Reed Road, Monroe Town- was organized and – as we ships for worthy MTHS seniors the golden number of 100 ship, N.J. 08831. still do today – sponsored by needing financial assistance to members in 1992. But by It has been an honor to our Club. In 1986, a Key Club attend an accredited Vo/Tech 1995, the trend had shifted LWV: Supreme Court serve as a member of the in Hightstown-East Windsor program at a technical institute and the Club’s membership (Continued from page 17) Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor Regional H.S. was chartered or a community college. fell to 83. Century American History, since 2001, and as its presi- and sponsored for several In the mid-90s, with Jim When I joined the Kiwanis Constitutional Law, and dent for 4 ½ years. All our years by the Rossmoor Ki- Boynton at its helm, the Club Club in 2001, we had only wrote the curriculum for and members leave with a heavy wanis as well. From that time recognized the need and initi- 60 members and every one taught a course on Women’s heart. to this, we continue to support ated the building and installa- of us attended meetings History. Sincerely, the MTHS Key Club and we tion of the Kiwanis Billboard faithfully and had jobs to do The League of Women Vot- Alyce E. Owens provide scholarships to some out by the North Gate. Resi- in the Club. But the dimin- ers, a nonpartisan political or- May 24, 2016 of their outstanding members. dents have been reading it ishing trend continued and ganization, encourages in- P.S. After presenting the The first Annual Charity Golf ever since to find out what’s by 2006 our membership formed and active participation above information at a meet- Tournament was held in 1986 going on at Rossmoor. Ki- was down to 43; in 2011 to in government, works to in- ing with Jane Balmer, Mi- and each year since then until wanis members were respon- 33, and currently we have crease understanding of major chelle Williams, and Dan two years ago. For many sible for changing the mes- 25, including five honorary public policy issues, and influ- Jolly, I’m extremely happy to years, Doug Martin worked sage every other week until members, many of whom ences public policy through be able to announce the fol- very hard on this tournament E&R took over that job around are housebound. education and advocacy. lowing outcome: and raised a lot of money. Un- 2011. Actually our Club has For more information about Future pancake breakfasts fortunately, like so many other Jim was also responsible for been quite successful in the League, please contact: will be run by the Emerald good things, this faded from starting and chairing for so gaining two or three new Ruth Banks, 609-655-4791; Society. the scene last year due to lack many years the spaghetti din- members per year over the Judy Perkus, 609-395-1552; E&R will assume of interest. ner first held in 1997 – around last several years. But, un- Francine Glass, 609-860- responsibility for running the Around that same time – the the same time that we brought fortunately, we are losing 7890; Marsha Rosenbaum, spaghetti dinners, and they mid-80s – Kiwanis began de- the Golden Mile Walk for the members due to death, in- 609-409-0930. Andrea promise to retain Top Hat as livering the Rossmoor Resi- Pellezzi, 609-664-2146. its caterer.

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the hostilities were over. But at addition to featuring interesting draped casket containing his bomb on the Japanese city of The Battle this time, almost every home or humorous pieces, each body was transported by Hiroshima. A second bomb (Continued from page 3) had a radio. The government Movietone production started train to the family home in was dropped on Nagasaki With the major deployment of made frequent use of radio to with how things were going with Hyde Park, N.Y., where he three days later on August 9. our able-bodied men fighting report the news of war. Early the war. was buried in the Rose Gar- The dropping of these two overseas, hundreds of thou- Japanese victories and stag- As far as the movies were den of his family estate. atomic bombs finally brought sands of women, many former nated progress against the Ger- concerned, many of them dealt Along the way, thousands of WW II to a conclusion. homemakers, were hired mans forebode a gloomy prog- with war themes. Some were mourners lined the tracks to Who can forget the famous throughout the country to fill the nosis as far as a quick end to intended to lift the spirits of the pay their respects as the photograph of the American workforce gap. By 1943, over the conflict. Many times, we American people while others casket, carried in the last car sailor kissing the young girl in a 300,000 women were working were told only the good news. depicted the hardships and of the train, wound its way to white dress in Times Square on in aircraft factories building the Bad news was often withheld to pains our troops had to experi- the final resting place. August 14, 1945? The horrific thousands of airplanes being prevent the discouraging effects ence as they battled their way America now refocused its war was finally over. With shipped to the European and of major losses. across enemy territories. Some determination on the war. American casualties at almost a Pacific combat theaters. Many However, the Japanese also movies like “Bataan,” “Wake With the last refuge, Berlin, half a million dead and almost more worked in other defense made effective use of propa- Island,” and “Guadalcanal Di- rapidly falling, Hitler commit- 700,000 wounded, that blissful industries to produce the ships, ganda by broadcasting demor- ary,” were based on real life, ted suicide on April 30, kiss was not so joyous to oth- tanks, bombs, and ammunition alizing news to our troops over- historical events. Other movies 1945, essentially ending the ers. Many American house- needed for the war. seas. There was one woman in such as “Saboteur,” and “Nazi war in Europe. holds were forever changed To acknowledge their efforts particular who disseminated Agent,” depicted our enemies Now our might turned to with the loss of sons, fathers, as electricians, machinists, stories intended to weaken the as evil warmongers. the Pacific. It was estimated and other family members. welders, and riveters, one will of our forces to fight. She Even cartoons got into the that to conquer Japan, the As we look back over the war woman epitomized the huge was known as Tokyo Rose. act, with such offerings as Bugs casualty count would num- years of 1941 to 1945, we see contribution they made to the That persona may have been Bunny in “Confessions of a ber in the millions. However, the great sacrifices made by war effort. She was known as held by several different Nutsy Spy,” along with Daffy the average American was Americans not only in combat, Rosie the Riveter. Although women, but it is widely ac- Duck’s “Tokyo Jokie-o,” and not aware of a program that but also on the home front. there were many ladies who cepted that Iva Toguri was the “Daffy the Commando.” existed with the utmost se- By the end of the war, Amer- claimed that title, it is widely principal propagandist. As it To show their support for crecy. Starting back in 1939, ica had built over 300,000 air- agreed that the rightful person turns out, she was actually an the war effort, several notable the effort was code named planes, more than 100,000 was one Rose Monroe, born in American citizen who got Hollywood stars were featured the “Manhattan Project,” be- tanks, and well over a half mil- Kentucky. After moving to stranded in Japan as the war in government training films. cause its initial location was lion Jeeps. The country was Michigan in the twenties, she started. Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, 270 Broadway, just off the now launched into the post-war worked as a riveter helping to Recognizing her American and Mel Brooks actually saw corner from Chambers age to form the basis of our fabricate B-24 Liberator bomb- style of speech as a valuable combat service. Street in lower Manhattan. thriving economy. As with the ers at the Willow Run Aircraft asset, the Japanese quickly Shortly after the war started, There, plans were being war itself, this special era in plant at Ypsilanti, Michigan. recruited Iva to air messages to the commissioner of major formulated to investigate the American history, the Battle of War posters vividly depicted our forces telling how useless it league baseball, Ken Landis possibility of a weapon of the Home Front, was finally Rosie with her polka dot ker- was to continue fighting against asked President Roosevelt unbelievable destruction — over, and with the return of our chief, flexing her bicep muscle the invincible, Japanese military whether baseball should be the atomic bomb. Earlier, troops, a new and different with the caption, “We can do it!” juggernaut. suspended for the balance of German scientists had ex- America emerged. Thousands of such posters with After the war, she was ar- the war. The president re- perimentally demonstrated America was now positioned Rosie and other patriotic role rested for treason and sen- sponded that it would be good that a heavy element, like to build new homes and infra- models and messages were tenced to 20 years in prison. In for the games to be played to uranium, could be fractured structures. Rationing was now widely distributed throughout 1956, Iva was able to get an boost morale at home. Great into smaller elements, and in being lifted. Shortages of com- America. They were used to early release after a presidential players like Yogi Berra, Ted the process release tremen- modities disappeared, and the sell war bonds to raise money pardon. She passed away not Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Bob dous energy. This energy nation was on the road to re- to fund the war effort. too long ago in 2006. Feller, Jackie Robinson, Hank could be used to create a covery. Television now made By the end of hostilities, the Here in America, radio Greenberg, and Warren Spahn bomb of untold power. Fear- its appearance. Programs like government had spent more played a vital role in keeping us among others, left baseball to ful of Germany’s progress to Howdy-Doody, The Ed Sullivan than twice as much as it had in informed as to what was hap- serve in World War Two. create the nuclear device, Show, Meet the Press, and all previous programs in the pening with the war. While jour- The practice, carried over America, with the aid of Eng- wrestling with sportscaster Den- history of the country. To pro- nal correspondents like Ernie from World War One, of dis- land, launched an unprece- nis James, now came onto the duce the funds necessary to Pyle and Walter Cronkite wrote playing military service flags dented effort to beat the scene. It wasn’t too long before wage the battle, taxes were articles describing the battlefield in the windows of homes Germans in producing such the horrors of war and the sacri- significantly increased to gener- action, Ed Murrow, working for having family members fight- a weapon. fices of the home front faded. ate revenue, with some of the CBS, attained star-like status ing overseas, became a On July 16, 1945, America In closing, I hope you en- wealthier Americans paying with his radio reports from the common sight during the successfully detonated an joyed this little excursion into upwards of 90% of their annual European war zones. battle of the home front. atomic bomb during its Trinity the past. Maybe it brought back income. Even so, more was Our government also used Typically, the “Son in Ser- Tests in Alamogordo, N. M. By some memories of what life needed, and the government broadcasts to lift our spirits at vice” flag, about 12 inches this time, the Germans had was like before the age of com- proffered Victory Loans and the home front. With Glenn long, was suspended verti- already been defeated, but puters, cell phones, and self- Liberty Bonds to raise more Miller, Bob Hope, and Bing cally from a string and hung Japanese military leaders driving cars — to a time when money. Crosby entertaining our troops in a street-facing window of steadfastly planned to continue America, both overseas and Most Americans viewed their overseas through the USO, the home. It depicted a blue fighting using every means at here at home — was thor- neighbors as patriotic citizens. here in America, radio provided star on a white field sur- their disposal, including suicide oughly united against a world Unfortunately, not all Americans some respite from the tragedies rounded by a red border. If and kamikaze attacks against threat. were treated fairly during the of war with programs such as the loved one died in action, our naval vessels. In addition, As we sit here today and war years. Even though we The Great Gildersleeve, Fibber the blue star was replaced they ordered every man, contemplate the significance of were at war with Germany and McGee and Molly, The Fred by a gold star. Sadly, in spite women and child to pick up a Memorial Day, the terrible loss Italy, the country generally Allen Show, and General Elec- of my young age, I can re- weapon and fight if their of those heroic Americans who showed no animosity to citizens tric Theater. member those flags with the mainland was invaded by gave their lives for the freedom of German-American or Italian- Music played on the radio gold stars. American troops. and democracy that we now American ancestry. However, aptly addressed the feelings During the course of the hos- After much deliberation, our enjoy, let us not forget the sacri- this was not the case with the of the day. The Andrews Sis- tilities, our citizens intently fol- recently sworn-in president, fices and contributions by those Japanese-Americans, particu- ters, Patty, Laverne, and lowed the developments of the Harry S. Truman, authorized Americans at home that helped larly those living on the west Maxine had big hits with war on a daily basis. With the the use of the weapon to win the war. coast. With the issuance of Ex- “Don’t Sit under the Apple launching of D-Day on June 6, shorten the duration of the It has been a privilege for me ecutive Order 9066, over one Tree with Anyone Else but 1944, we saw the progress war. On August 6, 1945, a to speak to you on this special hundred thousand Japanese- Me,” as well as the “Boogie made as Allied troops stormed lone American B-29 bomber day. Thank you, and may God Americans were unwillingly Woogie Bugle Boy of Com- the beaches at Normandy, and dropped the first nuclear bless America. interned in camps located far pany B.” were able to get a foothold in from the coast to prevent any You might remember some France. We witnessed Gen- possibility of sabotage or other of the hit songs like “I’ll Be eral Patton’s troops smash TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS war crimes. It is now widely Home for Christmas,” “Praise through enemy lines as he accepted that the motivation the Lord and Pass the Ammuni- took town after town from the Important phone numbers: had more to do with racism, tion,” “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Germans. With the Americans Rossmoor Bus ...... 609-655-4401 rather than with security risks. Positive,” and “Comin’ In on a and British attacking on the In December 1944, the Su- Wing and a Prayer.” western front, and Russians Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. preme Court handed down two Even though I was a young on the eastern front, the Ger- Monroe Township Transportation ...... 609-443-0511 decisions rescinding the Execu- boy, I still can remember some mans were being squeezed tive Order. The rulings allowed of the words to Spike Jones’ into a small pocket. Middlesex County the incarcerated Japanese- funny rendition of the “Der Now on the doorstep of Area Transportation (MCAT) ...... 1-800-221-3520 Americans to finally return to Fuehrer’s Face.” victory in Europe, America their homes. Not having television at that was struck a cruel blow. On St. Peter’s University Hospital In addition to newspapers, time, movies were a big form of April 12, 1945, at the Little On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463 the radio was an important entertainment. Those of us old White House in Warm communication tool for the enough to recall, may remem- Springs, Georgia, our be- All schedules are available outside the E&R office American people. Although ber that films were proceeded loved, four-term president, (near the copy machine) or via the Web at www.rossmoor- television had been invented, by ten-minute presentations of Franklin Delano Roosevelt the necessities of war delayed the Movietone News with com- suddenly died from a cere- nj.com and following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and its domestic advancement until mentator, Lowell Thomas. In bral hemorrhage. The flag- Activities, and Bus Info. 26 JULY 2016 The Rossmoor NEWS

p.m., Dr. Soumya Chakra- Karaoke & Ice Cream: Patriotic Songs: On Mon- pani, Family Practice of Cen- On Thursday, July 7, at 2 day, July 11, at 1:30 p.m., Senior Center trastate in Monroe, discusses p.m., join us for a fun-filled join David Aaron as he plays “Healthy Aging: Healthy afternoon complete with and discusses the many 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 Bones” with a focus on un- assorted ice cream and a great patriotic songs of our 609-448-7140 derstanding the risk factors, chance to sing-a-long, time, from “This Land is Your Membership Information make daily tasks easier. methods of prevention, and Karaoke-style, with Rich Land” to “We’ll Meet Again Registering with the Of- Your Aging Skin: On treatment options for osteo- Purcell. Wannabee singers Sweet Heart” to “The Boogie fice / Senior Center is free Monday, July 11, at 11:30 porosis. and entertainers can per- Woogie Boys From Company and available to Monroe a.m., Susan Guerra, Derma- Music & More! form some of their favorite B”. Please be sure to register Township residents, 55 years tology Nurse Practitioner, Movie Time: On Tuesday, tunes...while others can just in advance. of age or older. Members can from Advanced DermCare, July 5, at 1 p.m., enjoy the enjoy the show. Tickets: $3 Simply Streisand: On sign-up for the activities ei- discusses an array of skin classic, patriotic movie, Yan- p.p., due upon registering in Friday, July 15, at 2 p.m., ther via phone -or in-person. care issues and concerns: kee Doodle Dandy, starring -person, in advance. enjoy this multiple award- For more information, visit from the basics to sun expo- James Cagney and featuring Jimmy Givens Trio: On winning Tribute Artist as she the Senior Center to pick up sure damage, from common the music of George M. Co- Friday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m., recreates the excitement and a calendar of events or visit skin conditions to growths han. (B&W, with subtitles.) enjoy this FREE musical con- high energy vocals of Barbra www.monroetwp.com, and and cancers. Light refresh- Register in advance. cert by Jimmy Givens Trio, Streisand’s most powerful look for the “Office of Senior ments and samples, too. Evening Summer Series consisting of Mark Cohn numbers. From trademark Services” link Register in advance. Continues: Enjoy these up- (keyboard/vocals) Dorian nails to the hairdo, “Simply Free Transportation VA Aid & Attendance coming Wednesday evening Parreott (sax/vocals) who is Streisand” will simply blow Transportation, to and from Benefit: On Thursday, July events: Laughs With Robin, the President of the Ameri- you away. Tickets: $2 p.p., the Senior Center, is avail- 14, at 1:30 p.m., Carl Archer, on July 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets: can Federation of Musicians due in-person, in advance. able to all senior citizens in Esq., of Archer Law Office, $2 p.p., due in-person, in ad- Local #399, and Jimmy Giv- Jerry’s Travels: On Mon- Monroe Township. This door- LLC, addresses your ques- vance. Pizza Plus Music ens (drums/vocals). day, July 18, 1:30 p.m., join to-door service is free, during tions and concerns regarding Bingo, on July 20, at 6 p.m. Support for this perform- Jerry as you travel to New Senior Center hours of op- this program that provides Tickets: $6 p.p., due in-person, ance is made possible by the Zealand where you will eration, to any and all related eligible veterans and their in advance. For complete de- Special Film Trust Fund and dodge the worst typhoon in Office and Center business. spouses with tax-free health- tails, please refer to the Sum- the Musician’s Performance 75 years, visit the pictur- For more information or to be care assistance. Learn more mer Evening Series 2016 Trust Fund. A little bit of jazz esque towns of Wellington, put on the day’s bus sched- about this benefit and see if Pamphlet that was provided in and standards are expected. Picton, Napier, etc., and see ule, please call the Office you are eligible. Register in June’s SENIOR FOCUS. Register! (Continued on page 27) Manager at 609-448-7140. advance. Good for You! AARP Smart Drivers ROSSMOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Advanced Bidding: Start- Course: On Monday, July ing on Tuesday, July 5, at 1 18, at 8:45 a.m., refresh your 2016 POOL SEASON p.m., join Janet Wood for this driving skills by taking the RULES, REGULATIONS, & POOL HOURS 10-session class that focuses AARP’s driving class. For The Rossmoor Community Pool will open Friday, May 27, on bidding and techniques space availability and pay- and close on Labor Day, Monday, September 5 for the ADVANCED player. ment information, please call The Pool will be open daily between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. This is ideal for individuals the Office: 609-448-7140. who play the game regularly Mediterranean Diet: On 1. Access to the pool and any of Personal furniture is not permit- guests at the pool. Residents and need additional practice Thursday, July 21, at 1:30 the facilities in the fenced area ted in the pool area. do not have to remain with with some new conventions. p.m., Caryn Alter, MS, RD, around the pool are permitted 15. Pool toys—inflatable, plastic, guests over the age of twenty- Course fee: $24 p.p., due CentraState, discusses a only when a lifeguard is in at- foam, or any other material—and one. Only residents may pur- upon registering in-person, in delicious way to stay healthy tendance. swimming devices such as, but chase pool passes in the E & R advance. Space limited! and reduce inflammation. 2. Upon entering the pool area, all not limited to, swimmees, inner office. Residents assume full Take Control! (Chronic Register. residents must register and tubes, fins, etc., are NOT permit- responsibility for their guests. Disease Self-Help Mgt. Hand Massage: On Mon- present Rossmoor identifica- ted in the pool, except for Aqua Pool passes will be required for Workshop): Starting on day, July 25, by appoint- tion. Aerobic classes. Only US Coast all guests during all hours of Thursday, July 7, at 10 a.m., ment, enjoy a free hand 3. Residents are required to regis- Guard-approved life jackets may operation. join Teri Manes, Health Edu- massage, courtesy of Buck- ter their personally invited be used in the pool as flotation 2. There is a maximum of four cator, Middlesex County Of- ingham Place Adult Day guests. Guests are required to devices, and paddles may only guests, including children, per fice of Health Services, for Center and HomeCare, be- abide by all established rules be used for lap swimming. Ross- Manor per day, except for Me- th this 6-session workshop that tween 10 and 11:30 a.m. and regulations. moor residents may use morial Day Weekend, July 4 focuses on self-care of any Limited appointments; so, the 4. As per New Jersey State Bath- “Noodles” in the shallow end and Labor Day Weekend when chronic condition. (Last “Early Bird” gets a massage. ing Code: persons showing of the swimming pool (as exer- there is a limit of two guests, class: 8/11). Learn how to Your Aging Bones: On evidence of communicable cise/therapy tools but NOT as including children, per Manor. manage your symptoms and Thursday, July 28, at 1:30 infection, sore or inflamed eyes, flotation devices) except dur- The fee for a pool pass is $4.00 cold, nasal or ear discharges, ing special events. per guest over the age of 16 or excessive sunburn will not be 16. Card and board games are per- and $2.00 per child between permitted in the pool area. Per- mitted at the pool after 4 p.m. the ages of four and sixteen. Monroe Township Public Library sons with open sores, blisters, 17. Management reserves the right 3. Children between the ages of cuts, and/or bandages will not to close the pool at any time. four and sixteen will be permit- (Continued from page 23) Awakenings will be leading be permitted in the pool. 18. Lifeguards are obligated to ted to use the pool and sur- July 13. Beginning and ex- this session. 5. Persons recovering from diar- close the pool in the event of rounding facilities between the perienced genealogists wel- Please bring something rhea or symptoms of gastroin- potentially dangerous weather. hours of 11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. come to discuss research, comfortable to lie upon and/ testinal disease are encouraged 19. Lifeguards and Pool Staff are daily and must be accompanied share findings and re- or cover yourself; such as a to wait seven days before using required to enforce all Rules by a resident at all times. Chil- sources. Registration is not yoga mat, blanket, and pil- the pool. and Regulations. dren between the ages of four required. low. 6. Showers are required prior to 20. Persons suspected of being and sixteen must exit the pool Coloring for Adults Seating will be available for entering the pool. under the influence of drugs at 2:00 p.m. and exit the pool 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July those unable to lie on the 7. Non-slip footwear is recom- and alcohol shall be prohibited area no later than 2:30 p.m. 14. Stimulate your senses floor. Open to ages 16 and mended on the pool deck and from entering the pool area. Children under the age of four and creativity with coloring. older. Registration required. locker room area. 21. Smoking is NOT permitted in are NOT permitted in the pool Light refreshments and all Meet Your Sewing Machine 8. No animals, except for service the pool area. or any of the facilities in the supplies provided. Registra- 6-7 p.m., Thursday, July animals, shall be allowed within 22. No sitting on the pool entrance fenced area around the pool. tion is not required. 21. Adults with no prior sew- the pool area. steps or ladders. 4. Children between the ages of Gallery Artist Talk ing machine experience learn 9. Food and snacks are not per- 23 Neither diving, running, contin- four and sixteen should be en- 11 a.m., Saturday, July 16. the basics. Registration is mitted in the pool area. The ual jumping nor “horseplay” is couraged to use the restrooms Sherwin James discusses his required. Register through Clubhouse and Pro Shop Ter- permitted before entering the water and photography exhibit. Regis- the Library’s Website. races have tables and chairs for 23. Violators of the Rules may lose any “accidents” in the water tration is not required. Friends of the Library residents to use for dining. their pool privileges. should be immediately reported Library Board Meeting Meeting 10. Radios or other music media to the lifeguard. 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 18 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 are not permitted in the pool GUESTS OF THE 5. Children under seventeen years International Book Club George Ivers Display Case area, except those equipped to ROSSMOOR POOL of age are NOT permitted in the 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Ju- One-room schoolhouse play through earphones. 1. All residents must register their Hot Tub. ly19. Discuss “The Sympa- memorabilia presented by 11. Beach towels should be used to thizer” by Viet Thanh the Monroe Township Histori- cover and protect pool chairs Nguyen. Register and re- cal Preservation Commission LANE SWIMMING SCHEDULE and lounges when sun tan oil/ Lane swimming is available on a daily basis, Monday through Sunday, as serve your copy at the Wel- Fine Arts Gallery lotions are being used. come Desk. Sherwin James photogra- follows: 12. There is a 30 minute time limit Four Lanes: Monday – Sunday 9:30 am – 11:00 am Singing Crystal Bowl phy when using swimming lanes Meditation Library Closings: Two Lanes: Monday – Sunday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm and the lanes are to be shared. Three Lanes: Monday – Sunday 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July Sunday, July 3 13. Only water in nonbreakable 19. Relax, recharge, and re- Monday, July 4 Note: Lanes will be removed 15 minutes prior to the start of the containers is permitted in the Aqua Aerobics classes. juvenate to the harmonic All events are open to the pool area. sounds and vibrations of the public. Please note: Rules and Regulations are subject to change from time to time 14. Pool furniture is available on due to E & R Special Events singing bowls. www.monroetwplibrary.org first-come, first-come basis. Donna Sica of Soulful Revised by Board of Governors November 19, 2015

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