Be a Good Neighbor

This is a digital issue of The Rossmoor News published during the pandemic shutdown.

VOLUME 57 / No. 4 Monroe Township, New Jersey APRIL 2021 What pandemic stories do you have to tell? By Diane England how to steer safely through It was my second Saturday it. And indeed, some likely afternoon of living and work- feared that they’d die before ing in northern Italy. I found any light appeared at the myself lost and headed into a tunnel’s end. mountain tunnel while driving My Italian tunnel episode an unfamiliar car. I knew that was a wake-up call. I real- by law, I had to turn on my ized that in a foreign culture, headlights. However, it was one can not safely sleepwalk too dark to see how to ac- through life. Instead, it was complish this. So, alone in necessary to anticipate po- that tunnel, and struggling to tential problems or catastro- make out the road before phes, and then, to take ac- me, I found myself thinking: tions to diminish their likeli- Could I die in this tunnel — hood. Otherwise, one’s life even before my Italian ad- might be snuffed out need- venture has had a chance to lessly. really begin? Sadly, I saw this happen to I remember this incident as some young American Air I also remember that, in our Force members. They appar- pandemic journey we began ently believed that they could just over a year ago, we all safely emulate how the Ital- Starting the colorful spring season entered a dark tunnel. We ians drove on the mountain not only didn’t know how roads around us. They’d long was the tunnel that we been told why this was not The greatest generation had to navigate, but we also the case. For some reason, lacked the vision to know (Continued on page 3) By Ken Thomas When he said they played day Night Football, a micro- After retirement, I music from the Big Band era, wave, McDonalds, duct tape, searched for my music I almost swallowed my trum- Wal-Mart or personal com- Mayor Dalina to the rescue! again. Before re-activating pet mouth piece. I loved Big puters. Their songs from the Band music. From the Monroe Township the Township Council are my trumpet, I had to activate Big Band era will be played NEWS, statement dated Feb. matching volunteers with a my lip, so practice became a The following week, I went forever, rivaling Rock and 25, 2021 specific senior or other indi- priority. Three weeks later to their rehearsal. Twenty Roll for music greatness. We Do you know a Monroe vidual – without access to after a local concert, a friend musicians were seated in also owe a lot to the Baby Township senior, without technology or family support introduced me to a trombone band formation, playing Boomers. As part of the technology resources or fam- -- to help navigate the State’s player from the band. It is a “Little Brown Jug.” Every mu- “Let’s Dance” band, I was ily support, who needs assis- COVID-19 vaccine appoint- well-known fact that brass sician had gray hair. I had proud to perform a musical tance navigating the State’s ment system. instrumentalists attract oth- found my music, “Field of (Continued on page 3) COVID-19 vaccine appoint- Residents with scarce re- ers of their kind; them that Dreams.” The band re- ment system? Read on. sources who need assis- use spit valves together, stay hearsed about 15 songs that “In the absence of an ef- tance are invited to contact together. The trombone man night. I recognized all the fective State telephone hot- Eileen Biennas in the asked me if I’d like to try out tunes. The soloists were line, Monroe Township Mayor’s office, at 732-521- for a new band that was great, the saxophone section Mayor Stephen Dalina and 4400, ext. 114.” forming called “Let’s Dance.” stunning, my trombonist friend boned it and the band would have made Glenn Miller smile. Note, the trum- Side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine pet player next to me was 91 By Kaytie Olshefski, BSN, RN-BC years old. They won a war. America’s The Pfizer and Moderna More public sites have been the COVID vaccine, whether economic growth in their vaccines for COVID-19 were opened as more vaccine Pfizer or Moderna, have re- years will never be equaled. given emergency approval in doses have been received by ported varied side effects. They set the standard for This spectacular amaryllis, December 2020. Following a the state. Johnson & John- There are some people who American values and work a harbinger of spring, is phased approach, the first son has received emergency do not experience any symp- ethic. Jeepers creepers, they vibrant enough to brighten doses of the vaccine are be- use authorization for its toms from either the first or did it all without HBO, Mon- anyone’s day. ing administered to people COVID-19 vaccine. This vac- second dose, and this in- with the highest level of pa- cine became available in cludes not having a sore tient contact and residents of early March. arm. Typically, the common long-term care facilities. People who have received side effects that many people have encountered were sore- BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR ness or pain at the injection site, fatigue, headache, If possible, park your vehicles in your Inside this issue chills, fever, muscle and/or joint aches. Swollen lymph carport, driveway, or garage. nodes might occur on the Bits & Pieces ...... 2 New Neighbors ...... 11 If you must park on the street, please same side as the injection Bob’s Almanac ...... 4 RCAI Meeting ...... 2 site. Symptoms may be in- do not block driveways, mailboxes, creased from the second Clubs ...... 12 Recycling Information ... 17 dose of either the Pfizer and fire zones, or yellow curbs, and be Culinary Corner ...... 11 Religious Organizations . 12 Moderna vaccine, meaning considerate of your neighbors your temperature could be Governors’ Meeting ...... 2 Transportation Tidbits ... 17 higher than from what you who might need to park by Month in Pictures ...... 10 Website Notice ...... 2 experienced with the first their Manor entrance. (Continued on page 15)

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Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz

Well, it’s April again. One watched a ton of TV shows year ago, give or take a by night. week or two, this all started, While we were home, we and it’s still going strong. sorted papers and cleared February 25, 2021 Amore Homes, LLC. She talked about the December Let’s not get maudlin with out filing cabinets, then also informed the board that 31, 2020 pre-audit finan- statistics and numbers, shredded all the junk. We The RCAI Board of Gover- Bob Buskett of the Mainte- cials and was pleased to though. We see enough of cleaned out drawers and nors Zoom meeting was nance Department would announce that it appears that on the news. Let’s look closets then tossed the cast- called to order at 9 a.m. on email a form to each Mutual that 2020 will end with a at some of the little, yet posi- offs to the curb. Our houses Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, by asking whether or not their surplus of approximately tive, things that transpired were never so clean! Daniel Jolly, president. The Mutual wanted to participate $300,000 as anticipated, during this pandemic. Some of us discovered Zoom meeting was open to in the project with Amore mainly due to the mild 2020 Whether we physically You Tube and learned new owners and stockholders Homes. winter. She also informed went to work, worked from skills, while some just who wished to participate. the board that after 30.9” of home, were retired, or other- watched cat videos. The following resolutions snow in 2021, it appears wise just not venturing out, I, for one, kept Sam’s Club The Minutes of the Board were approved by the board: that the Snow Control Cost almost everyone had that in business by ordering tons of Governors meeting on 1.Reorganization of Men’s, Center is not over budget stay-the-heck-home feeling. of peanuts to keep my back- January 21, 2021 were ap- Ladies 18 Hole and and should end the year During lockdown, many of yard squirrels happily fed. I’m proved 18-0. Women’s 9 Hole Golf closer to break even. us learned what Zoom is and sure others ordered pet food Groups; how to use it. Dogs, kids, for their own fur babies, too. Jane Balmer, RCAI Gen- 2. Authorization to Proceed Participant questions were and automobiles all zoom We connected, and in eral Manager, announced with the 2021 Paving Project; answered regarding the (dogs do zoomies, Mazdas some instances reconnected, that based on the review of and snow removal procedures go zoom… zoom…), but only with our friends and family unit costs, anticipated com- 3. Authorization to Proceed and when the common facili- kids came away smarter via social media or good, old- pletion schedules and suc- with the 2021 Concrete Side- ties might reopen. (hopefully). fashioned telephone calls. cessful execution of similar walk/Curb Replacement and Some of us learned that We talked to our neighbors projects, FWH Associates Storm Inlet Reconstruction There was no further busi- we can work from home for a … from a safe distance. recommended that the 2021 Project ness for the Board to discuss while, if necessary. Restaurants weren’t busi- Concrete Replacement Pro- and the meeting was ad- We all wore masks. A few ness-as-usual, so we opted ject contract be awarded to General Manager Balmer journed at 9:35 a.m. of us were crafty and sewed for take-out with curbside our own. Fancy facemasks service instead of dine-in, are now cool, but not in a and rediscovered family din- More resources for seniors comfortable way. They make ners at home again. breathing a conscious effort. We looked up at the skies Seniors 65 and older can Seniors 65 and older may vaccine), Rite Aid (1-800-748- Those darn elastic bands are and marveled at the cotton- call 856-249-7007 available also have access to dedi- 3243 or http://ritea.id/ giving us COVID ears. like clouds, the sapphire sky, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to cated appointments at hospi- newjersey) or Walgreens for We still needed to eat. the twinkling stars at night, register and schedule ap- tals or pharmacies, including Walgreens accounts holders Some of us continued our and pondered the mysteries pointments. This phone line CVS (1-800-746-7287 or only (1-800-WALGREENS or shopping runs; others signed of space and time. We is just for those 65 and older. https://www.cvs.com/ https://www.walgreens.com/ up for Peapod delivery ser- soaked in the sun in our own Seniors 65 and older on immunizations/covid-19- findcare/vaccination/covid-19/). vice or amassed Amazon green backyards and took a the N.J. Vaccine Scheduling boxes. We visited “no con- deep breath of petrichor, the System may receive calls or tact” farms and bought pro- smell of rain after a dry spell. messages from the NJ Letter duce we never knew existed, Sometimes we just sat. COVID Vaccine Call Center I was pleased to hear that and found delicious recipes What was supposed to be to schedule an appointment residents will want to play on the tennis court will be rebuilt online on how to prepare a two-week shutdown to at the Gloucester megasite our home court. I guess the and better than ever. I love them. “flatten the curve” continued. or at Walmart (https:// best way to find out who's playing tennis, but recently We learned what is impor- We are still anxiously waiting www.walmart.com/store/ interested is to call and leave the only game in town has tant in our lives, and what is for things to get back to directory/nj). These sites your name with the E&R of- been at the Monroe Tennis not. We all hunted for treas- some kind of normal. Soon, may have appointments spe- fice. I will do that as soon as Center. I hope, as the ure: hand sanitizer, disinfec- hopefully, soon. cifically designated for those I finish this note! weather warms up, other tant wipes, yeast, and toilet What did you do on your 65 and older. Terre Martin paper were as precious as COVID “vacation”? gold. Why was toilet paper B&P Open RCAI Meetings in April such a hot commodity? The “A vacation is what you Our Website aroma of fresh-baked bread take when you can no longer Rossmoor now has wafted throughout the house. take what you’ve been tak- Thursday, April 15 an improved website: Our hair grew longer … and ing.” – Earl Wilson (American Board of Governors Meeting…9 a.m. via Zoom rcainj.com. longer … and longer. We journalist, 1907-1987)

made do with what we had Until further notice, the Standing Committees The Amenities page until it was utterly necessary “If there is one thing that will not be meeting. features the ability to to venture out. COVID-19 has shown us, it’s access Channel 26 Some of us lost a few the little things that we likely Please watch Channel 26 for any changes slides anytime. Check it pounds; many gained a few took for granted that made or cancellations out. (too much home-baked our lives seem normal.” – bread). We took walks in the Kim Reynolds (American park by day and binge- politician, b. 1959)

Monroe Township Covid help is excellent

By Linda Monaco tion. Along with the usual After more than a month of questions, they want to know registering at every available how far you are willing to News Board: considered as space permits. The Rossmoor News and Princeton website trying to get an ap- travel for the vaccine. If dis- Joe Conti, Chair Unscheduled volunteer writers should Editorial Services (PES) are not liable for pointment, help finally ar- contact Rossmoor News Chairman Joe any typographical or printing errors that tance is a problem, they will Carol De Haan rived. Conti about any article they wish to may appear, including in its display or get you an appointment as Myra Danon We were told to call Mon- Bob Huber contribute. All copy and pictures are classified advertising, over the cost of the close as possible. subject to editing and are accepted with roe Town Hall and ask for Jean Houvener space of the advertisement. The volunteer called later this understanding. The advertisements here are, to the best of the person in charge of vol- that same afternoon with an Anne Rotholz the publisher’s knowledge, accurate Linda Bozowski Letters to the Editor must be unteers to find an appoint- appointment for Wednesday emailed to PES at representations of the products and ment for the vaccine. You Walter Gryskiewicz services offered. However, no afternoon at Bayshore Medi- [email protected] and clearly give them your name and endorsements are intended or implied. cal Center, Holmdel. We now Editorial Assistants marked Rossmoor News. phone number and a volun- Alex Monaco Acceptance of all materials is at the have had the first vaccine Editorial Office: discretion of the publisher. teer will call back for further and an appointment next Linda Monaco 2 Rossmoor Drive, information. The Rossmoor News a monthly Email display ads to: [email protected] month for the second shot. Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 So we did it. Nothing ven- periodical is mailed to every home Telephone: 732-761-8534 Everyone was very helpful E-mail: within the Rossmoor community. News © 2021, PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES, INC. tured, nothing gained. A vol- and efficient. [email protected] items are welcome. Appropriate news unteer called back within an Thank you, Monroe Town- items from outside organizations will be Visit the Rossmoor website at www.rcainj.com hour to get further informa- ship.

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Have some yarn or fabric and some time? Make a blanket!

By Linda Bozowski the organization and become propriate for older young- According to the published familiar with the require- sters or teens. history of Project Linus, on ments of the finished prod- After the blankets are com- Christmas Eve 1995 an arti- ucts. Joann Fabrics has drop pleted, they can be dropped cle published in Parade -off boxes in some of the off at the recently renamed Magazine about a very ill chain’s stores, and other fa- Linus Central New Jersey little girl named Laura in- cilities accept the blankets Chapter, since that unit has spired Denver resident Karen for later pick up by area coor- several convenient drop-off Loucks to begin making dinators or other volunteers. locations. It was reported handmade security blankets The website for Project that this Chapter provided for the Rocky Mountain Chil- Linus is filled with helpful 4,000 blankets to children in dren’s Cancer Center. The information and some project the year 2020, an amazing headquarters of what has directions. There are some feat. The Chapter can be grown into a national organi- “rules” that should be fol- contacted directly on the web zation is located in Belton, lowed. For instance, the or through Facebook. Mo., and chapters are lo- blankets must be washed For those who have some cated in every state. Blan- and dried, with no fabric sof- free time and an interest in kets are collected and distrib- tener, and then measured doing something creative uted to children in hospitals, and individually bagged. Pre- and charitable, making blan- shelters, disaster areas, and ferred sizes are listed on the kets might be a good solu- various other social service website. Fancy decorations tion. If there is leftover yarn agencies. and buttons are not permit- or fabric taking up space in Project Linus has been ted, since they may be haz- your home, with no immedi- featured in articles in many ardous to babies and young ate use in mind, perhaps it magazines and in television children. Keep in mind that could be donated to another reports. Workshops are blankets can be sized for crafter who would make it sometimes held so that inter- infants and small children in into a blanket for a child. ested persons can learn of cribs all the way to sizes ap- Please feel free to contact me (I’m in the Rossmoor phone directory) if you might Greatest generation with a salute to our Armed like more information or Forces; Army, Navy, Air would like to donate unused (Continued from page 1) Force and Marines. These but usable yarns or fabrics. Salute to the Greatest Gen- veterans stood as we played I’m sure the Central New eration. their songs. God bless them Jersey Chapter can put It’s now 2021; so many of all. that generation are gone, but these items to good use. After the performance, Blankets not only offer their music lives on. The some of the band members “Let’s Dance” band salute warmth, they can also offer went into the audience for a caring. included approximately 20 meet and greet. I ap- songs. Before each song, a proached an elderly woman band member gave the audi- in a wheelchair. As we intro- ence a short history of the duced each other, I noticed song, the band that played it, tears in her eyes. She who wrote the song or the grasped my hand and said, singer who sang the song “Many years ago my hus- originally. In the background band and I were driving was a screen, where we down a road from town, showed a film of those years. when Glenn Miller’s Band The audience could dance or began to play “In the Mood,” just watch, entertained by a first-time radio broadcast. those melodies from the Big My husband stopped the car Happy Band era. A General de- and we stood in the headlight scribed a Glenn Miller Big beams. He kissed me and Easter Band performance to the we danced. Your music gave troops saying, “almost as me back that memory, thank good as a letter from home.” you.” Every time I play “In the We ended the performance Mood,” I remember too.

strange new world? Pandemic stories Certainly, how you conduct yourself during life’s toughest (Continued from page 1) times make the grandest though, some of them did not statements about who you accept this reality. They paid are. But then, most anyone with their lives. can handle the good times. There have been people As a result, they don’t teach who have not accepted the us much about ourselves—or realities of COVID-19 and others, for that matter. the pandemic. Because of Having said all that, did this, they too have need- you also come to discover lessly died. things about the current state The pandemic has neces- of your heart and soul? Are sitated modifying our beliefs they in alignment with your and behaviors to survive its personal values and what onslaught. Sometimes, you like to believe to be true though, like those living about yourself? Or, do you through stage two of culture need to make some changes shock in a foreign land, peo- in your thinking, your behav- ple became angry about iors, or both? what they faced. Some ap- It appears we’ll soon be parently cursed and sought headed into that light at the to deny or ignore these reali- end of the tunnel. I look for- ties. Fortunately, some oth- ward to hearing some of your ers, not unlike the guests in a pandemic stories — the foreign country able to move good, the bad, and the ugly unto the next stage of culture — when we’re able to meet shock, they were finally able once again at the Women’s to laugh at their former obsti- Guild. Until then, keep on nate selves. doing what we were sup- So tell me, are you able to posed to be doing all along grin with pride at your new- — even if you are now vacci- found willingness and ability nated. In other words, be to meet the challenges of this cautious and stay safe!

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Grilled cheese sandwiches – Bob’s Almanac—April 2021 By Bob Huber a lunchtime staple By Linda Bozowski toasted white bread. Fair warning! Somewhere should be transported to the for many of the famous and If we did a survey here in My Better Homes and Gar- within this newspaper, our Bahamas for the month of the infamous. A short list in- Rossmoor asking folks how dens red and white plaid conniving editorial board may April at the state’s expense. cludes many of us eat lunch most cover cookbook has a recipe (or may not) have played a When someone pointed out American author and histo- days, what do you think the for Deluxe Grilled Cheese joke on you. It’s an April First that this proposal was totally rian, Washington Irving (April reply might be: 25, 50, or 75 Sandwiches. That recipe tradition which goes back impractical, my friend gathered 3, 1783.); corrupt New York percent? Then if we contin- calls for a combination of many years in the Rossmoor up his family and went to the politician, William “Boss” ued that survey and asked cheddar and Swiss cheeses, News, but not nearly as long Bahamas anyway. His plan to Tweed (April 3, 1823); African those lunch-eaters what their mayo and mustard (both op- as the tradition itself. bill the state of Maine for the American educator, Booker T. most likely lunchtime meal tional), butter, and olive oil. Some historians believe the trip was rejected. Washington (April 5, 1856); might be, how many might At the end of the recipe in a practice of having some sort of Actually, there’s no need to Buddha (April 8, 563 BC, cele- reply that grilled cheese little note, the cookbook says practical joke day can be be a “stick in the mud” during brated.); singer and civil rights sandwiches are near the top that cooked bacon, cooked traced all the way back to the April. There are many special activist, Paul Robeson (April 9, of their lists? And then, to ham, tomato, apple, chutney fifth century in the Middle East. observations throughout the 1898 ); Thomas Jefferson complete the survey, we or ketchup can be added if Practically every culture has month to attract your attention, (April 13, 1740); London born would add at least one more desired. As an aside at the some sort of April Fool’s Day, such as Grilled Cheese Month, comedian, Charlie Chaplin question: how many of those end of the next column in the though not necessarily on April Irritable Bowel Syndrome (April 16, 1889 ); Adolf Hitler sandwich eaters often ac- book, an additional note sug- First. Month, Jazz Appreciation (April 20, 1889); William company their entrees with gested substituting imported There’s another indignity to Month, Frog Month, and Bat Shakespeare (April 23, 1564); tomato soup? gruyere for the Swiss cheese be dealt with in April: mud. A Appreciation Week. and inventor of the telegraph, I’m sure statistics could be in the original recipe “for friend who lived in the outlying For the most serious minded Samuel F. B. Morse (April 17, found that present real, vali- bolder flavor.” Okay, so now areas of Maine always re- there’s National Autism 1791.) dated answers to those three we’re adding a little fun to the ferred to April as “mud month.” Awareness Month, Cancer There is an old popular song questions. Am I going to meal. But let’s go further – Frost, which penetrates deep Control Month, Confederate that goes “When April showers search for it? Not today. But what if we substituted rye or into the ground over the win- History Month, Global Child come your way, they bring the the topic of grilled cheese pumpernickel bread for the ter, begins to thaw leaving a Nutrition Month, and many flowers that bloom in May.” sandwiches is an intriguing white bread, or maybe com- sticky mess that you can sink other worthy causes. The lyrics failed to mention one, because a grilled bined that ham or bacon and into up to your knees. My On the religious side, Easter that April showers also bring cheese sandwich is not re- tomato into the filling? Or we friend once proposed that the will occur on April 4. tree pollen. quired to consist of American could use some sauerkraut entire population of Maine April is also the birth month Have a happy April. or cheddar cheese on to-be- or dill pickle slices. I saw a recipe recently for Brie and apple slices in a Food Network cookbook. Sounds almost like a move toward dessert. Does cream cheese as the main filling, mixed with some sliced canned peaches, still qualify the sandwich as a grilled cheese? Wouldn’t that combo be delicious on cinnamon raisin bread? Yum! Are there rules for what ingredients are required? I don’t know. One of the greatest advan- tages of making a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch (or dinner) is that it can be pretty quick to assemble and cook, so long as it’s kept in one of its simplest iterations. Adding bacon, which needs to be cooked, and then slic- ing tomatoes or searching for the whole grain mustard adds to the prep time, so maybe keeping it simple is the best way to go. No matter what combination of ingredients you may choose, please be sure to cook the sandwich long enough so that the cheese is melty and gooey.

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Sound Advice Mount Baldy Norman J. Politziner, CFP®, CeFT® President of NJP Associates By Ken Thomas understood and resented his I was chosen by the Camp constant criticism. The Mount Director to assist Jim with Baldy hike takes about five The cost of not be adopted after the econ- age you to visit our website at about 15 teenage campers hours and will test the stam- omy has recovered but be- www.politziner.com or call us on a hike to Mount Baldy, having a financial at (732) 296-9355. ina of any hiker. I swear the fore the end of 2021. part of the Appalachian Trail entire trail direction is “Up plan is surging When the pace of change ©2021 Advisor Products Inc. All Rights Reserved. in Northern New Jersey. Not and Up.” in the world was slower, the With the cloud of the The views and information too many of our staff coun- We arrived at dusk, COVID pandemic still hang- cost of not having a strategic contained herein may have selors could put up with Jim, pitched tents, started a cooking heavy across the nation, financial plan was not so been prepared independently our 18 year-old “wanna be ing fire and ignored Jim. Af- Americans are sitting on an dear. This is not the time to of the presenting Representa- leader of men.” He could ter three or four hot dogs, I unprecedented mountain of sit on your hands. This is the tive and are presented for in- “wanna be” a capable coun- followed the tired boys to our formational purposes only and cash while income, estate time to act. selor into a garbage collec- sleeping bags early that should not be construed as and gift tax rates are chang- tor. I took the “Beetle Bailey” night. Mount Baldy won the ing. Financial planning in the Norman J. Politziner, CFP, a investment advice. This infor- approach with Jim; hide, nap mation is not intended as tax “who can hike” contest again. current environment of accel- resident of Encore, is an In- and ignore him. vestment Adviser Representa- or legal advice. Please consult At 3 a.m. I was rudely erated change is suddenly with your Attorney or Account- During the hike, Jim again nudged awake by a booted much more important. tive of Kingsview Asset Manage- ment. ant prior to acting upon any of proved that leadership and foot and a flashlight shining If ever there were a silver For more information, ques- the information contained in social skills were not words in my face. In fact, many lining, it’s that staying at tions, or comments, we encour- this correspondence. he understood. The boys (Continued on page 6) home has enabled Ameri- cans to amass a cash reserve as never before. How- ever, the speed of change has accelerated rapidly, driving up the cost of failing to update a personal financial plan. What’s going on? The pandemic has spawned federal payments to Americans at a level never seen before. Dual surges in two important factors, dis- posable personal income and personal savings, are driving growth of the economy at a rate not seen in modern U.S. history. The surges resulted from COVID relief cash payments made by the government in April and May 2020 and again in January 2021. Cash from the 2020 payments accumulated in savings accounts and was being spent down when January’s COVID aid payments hit. The $1.9 trillion aid and stimulus package will cause another surge in dis- posable income and savings. The fundamentals driving this economy are confound- ing and totally unexpected. In 2020 and early 2021, as the nation endured its worst public health crisis ever, stock prices repeatedly broke new all-time record-highs! The proximate cause of the stock price gains amid a pandemic was an explosion in savings held by Americans, financed by a series of cash payments from the government. With interest rates low and the Fed reiterating in March that it does not plan to raise rates for the foreseeable future, bonds are not an attrac- tive investment. So, consum- ers who are sitting on this mountain of cash that has been mounting for many months now may spend it or invest it for the long run. Both outcomes would be good for asset prices on stocks and housing. Central bankers and economists will be debating the long-term effects of the growing influence of the government in the U.S. economy and the risk it poses, but the financial outlook for now is unexpectedly bright, even as the dark cloud of the pandemic casts a long shadow over the nation. Meanwhile, taxes are about to be hiked by another new COVID aid legislation package, the American Res- cue Plan, and another round of legislation that will hike taxes further is expected to

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The jazzy month of April

Jazz is universal. It is so drums and Richard Casey on difficult to describe, be- clarinet and tenor sax. cause each culture has We played for a number of added its own take on the community events, but most genre. My own oversim- of all we played for fun, and plified interpretation is that is no doubt the key to that Jazz consists of jazz’s longevity. improvisations Jazz has been around for around the chords over 100 years in one form By Bob Huber that are basic to a particular or another. Jazz historian, The Smithsonian National melody; sort of like not staying Dick Hyman, can demon- Museum of American History within the lines when you paint strate that the seeds of jazz has designated April as Jazz by numbers. can be found in classical pi- Appreciation Month, (JAM). It’s encouraging to note ano compositions written as The Smithsonian says that that many junior and senior far back as the 1840s. Suf- Jazz Appreciation Month was high schools have added fice it to say that jazz has created in 2002 to “herald jazz to their music curricu- outlasted most other forms of and celebrate the extraordi- lum . M y 14- ye ar-o ld popular music. nary heritage and history of nephew plays trombone in Perhaps the current gen- jazz for the entire month of a big 18-piece jazz band, eration of talented Rossmoor April.” and the kids sound great. residents can be inspired to JAM is intended to stimu- Count Basie would be form a new jazz group and late and encourage people of pleased carry on the tradition of the all ages to participate in jazz I’m proud to have been a Mayflower Trio. - to study the music, attend part of the small jazz group concerts, listen to jazz on we formed here in Ross- radio and recordings, read moor. It was called the May- Baldy books about jazz, and more. flower Trio, and it consisted This begs the question: of the late Bill Strecker on (Continued from page 5) exactly what is jazz? As old guitar, his friend Bill Gibson flashlights were shining all jazz musicians used to say, on bass and yours truly on around the camp site. Police, “If you’ve got to explain it, keyboard. My musical talents firemen and emergency per- you ain’t going to get it.” are sorely limited, but Bill sonnel were everywhere. Some long-haired academics Strecker was an out- They were questioning the have tried. One critic sug- standing musician and a boys about SOS signals from gests, “It is music that in- great motivator. He encour- the top of Mount Baldy. This cludes qualities such as aged me to play music that resulting rescue attempt in- swing, improvising, group I never thought I could ac- volved responders from sev- interaction, developing an complish. eral towns. Why did Mount individual voice, and being Sometimes our ranks ex- Baldy let this happen? The open to different musical panded to a quartet or a “boys will be boys” excuse possibilities.” (Take notes. quintet with the addition of will not be acceptable today. We may have a quiz later.) residents Dennis Arce on Would I go to jail? Jim was accusing all the boys and threatening horrible punishment involving la- trines, landscaping, KP and physical mayhem. He was ridiculous and deserved a personal “KP Cancer” as punishment for his leadership qualities. I faded into the darkness, hoping to avoid contact with the equally angry rescuers, especially one screaming responder. This policeman and Jim could be heard in the valley below and in the three nearest towns. What a night this would be! Everyone wanted to forget those Mount Baldy hours, resulting from a teenager prank. I wanted to forget the Mount Baldy teenagers for communicating a false 911 emergency in Morse Code. God bless the emergency responders for their words of warning only, instead of some official criminal-like action. The hike back to camp was not pleasant. Conversa- tion and attitudes were not pleasant. Jim was not pleasant and his words often reached an “X” rating. Three changes to my Bucket List for the future were added. I will never hike with Jim again. I will never go back to Mount Baldy again. I will never teach Morse Code. When we got back to the main camp area that day, I found the Star Ledger newspaper on my cot. A story on page two was circled in red. The article described a night on top of Mount Baldy and a group of boys with question- able leadership. SOS signals were mentioned. Gleefully, I took the paper over to Jim’s tent.

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Southern fried Stationery Week – chicken A remembrance of times gone by By Ken Thomas By Linda Bozowski instance, how many holiday I’ll never forget this chef and My best friend of 40-plus cards did you receive this his southern fried chicken. I years is unique in many year? How many did you swear on my mother’s meat- ways, but one that intrigues send? Do you have collec- loaf that his recipe could save me is that she has always (at tion of birthday or anniver- the world. He has earned a least as long as I’ve known sary cards put aside, already place in the history of camp her) had personalized sta- addressed and with the send cooks. tionery made. The designs -by dates noted on the top On Monday, the dining hall that she has chosen are so right corner, to be covered by menu reminded me of my “her” – roses, lovely script, the stamp when it’s time to school cafeteria. Thankfully, matching envelopes. I have mail them? Maybe you have our food was at least multi- never purchased such lovely a small basket of get well or millimeters tastier, because of treats for myself. Why not? condolence cards on hand to our new cook, but my opinion Am I not, as the L’Oreal com- be used as those sad occa- wasn’t shared by the majority mercial says, worth it? Of sions may occur. There’s not of campers. Mom and Dad course I am, but maybe I always time to run out to the were coming to visit Sunday view such an item as an in- store to purchase cards. and promised to take me out dulgence or too costly or, Hopefully we all communi- to a restaurant for dinner. worse yet, not important. cate with others, but can you Could someone starve in five That question brings to remember the smile on your days? I noticed the entree for mind many others. Do we face when you opened an Sunday lunch was southern write with a pen or pencil or envelope from a friend or fried chicken. I hate chicken! quill on paper? Although I family member? Maybe it The metal bowls with vege- haven’t done any research was a brief note, thanking tables and metal trays with on the topic, my inclination is you for mailing a cartoon or chicken were served to us by that greeting card compa- recipe or an old photo that our designated waiter. The nies, who may also manufac- you came across when you chicken legs, wings and thighs ture stationery, have seen a were cleaning the garage. were a deep brown in color decline in their sales. For (Continued on page 8) and a greasy residue was visi- ble from whatever coated the meat. Tentatively, I tasted the southern fried chicken. How can you put yum, wow, slurp and delicious into one word? No one was eating the mashed potatoes or string beans. Our waiter fought other waiters toward the serving area for seconds. He returned, grabbed a leg and passed the rest. I snatched a leg also. A few of our unfor- tunate tablemates did not get seconds. Only the sucked clean chicken bones re- mained. This southern fried chicken was better than steak. I had to tell my mother. Mom couldn’t cook an edible chicken. For dinner that night with my parents, I ordered southern fried chicken, but it wasn’t THE southern fried chicken. My stomach wouldn’t talk to me for days. The next visitor’s Sunday, my taste buds were begging for southern fried chicken, but some kind of pork roll was on the menu. One of the camp staff told me our chef was very secretive about his chicken recipe. The camp staff and kitchen assistants tried to learn the ingredients, but our chef just smiled. The next three years, I was part of the camp staff. Every southern fried chicken Sunday was a feast, a scramble for seconds, thirds and of course, “finger licking good.” During Sunday church services before lunch, the aroma from the mess hall could even tempt Moses into bending a commandment. One unforget- table Wednesday, our chef invited the camp staff for a southern fried chicken dinner on his birthday. I ate two legs and two thighs. My stomach will remember that night forever. Years’ later, I heard a rumor that our chef gave his recipe to a camp staff member before he died. I could never find out who it was, but I hope he is still celebrating his good luck on southern fried chicken Sunday. I’d trade my Lincoln for that southern fried chicken recipe.

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Stationery Week information. It was blue gran- ite, with matching envelopes. Explosion on Mount Tambora (Continued from page 7) Very impressive – at least I Maybe it was one of those thought so. I wrote proposals By Jean Houvener family or friend letters meant and reports and sent in- In April of 1815, the largest to update a long list of recipi- voices on that stationery. I volcanic explosion of the last ents about what has hap- didn’t write personal letters millennium, the largest in pened in the past year – with it, although I could have. recorded history, occurred on births, deaths, graduations, My dear friend had business the Indonesian island of vacations – all the good stuff stationery for her company Sumbawa. On the U.S. Geo- meant to keep us up to too, also very impressive. logical Survey Volcano Ex- speed with people we care But she used her made-to- plosivity Index (VEI), the about. Maybe it was a get order stationery for personal eruption registered seven out well or condolence letter to communications. of eight. That is 100 times you after getting some bad Do we need made-to-order more powerful than the health news or losing a dear stationery, maybe with Mount St. Helens explosion one. It was a card or letter, monograms? Not really – it is of 1981. The eruption was 10 written by hand. a special treat to have writing times more powerful than the Many have resorted to paper that is lovely and per- explosion of Krakatoa in communicating by email or sonal and reflects us, as indi- 1883, which got more press across. and aerosols, including 60 text message or on Face- viduals. Can we write the because the technology of In the immediate aftermath megatons of sulfur, were book or Twitter. Many com- same sentiments on steno the latter, with telegraphs, some 10,000 people on the ejected, much of it into the municate only by telephone. pad paper and put the mis- permitted more news as it nearby islands were killed upper atmosphere where it Being in touch with others is sives in the envelopes we was happening. either directly by the ejected caused a major reduction of a good thing, no matter how may have bought last week Signs of a coming eruption materials and pyroclastic sunlight reaching the earth, we do it. But as the song tells at Stop and Shop? The began on April 5 with the flows or by subsequent tsu- reducing the average tem- us, “There is nothing like a Postal Services will deliver beginnings of rumbling and nami activity. An additional perature by 5.4o F. While the dame,” it’s also true that them just the same, so long some pyroclastic flows. On 80,000 died indirectly from largest chunks landed on the there is nothing like a hand- as there’s a stamp at the top. April 10, a gigantic blast blew starvation as crops could not surrounding area and thick written letter or card. But just-for-us, personal sta- the mountain apart. Before be grown. Ash came down ash covered the surrounding As a long-ago business tionery is nice to have – it the explosion, the mountain for weeks, killing crops and water, the finer aerosols re- person, I had serious-looking can make us feel special. was around 14,000 feet tall; forests. mained in the atmosphere stationery, with the name And as L’Oreal says in its after the explosion, what was It is estimated that around and spread, eventually cov- and address of the business ads, we’re worth it. left was just over 9,000 feet 36 cubic miles of material, ering and affecting much of and phone and fax and email tall, with a caldera 3.7 miles including ash, pumice, rock, the northern hemisphere. In China and Tibet, the abnormal cold followed by floods caused the death of trees, crops, and even water buffalo, also led to famine. In North America and northern Europe, there were snow and killing frosts in June, July, and August of 1816. The year 1816 was known as the year without a summer. This led directly to the Irish potato famine, a time when many died and many emigrated to the United States. In New England the killing cold caused crop failures that drove New Englanders to move farther west, where with the encouragement of the U.S. government, much of the land west of the Appa- lachians was settled. Partly because of the influx of people, Indiana became a state in 1816, and Illinois in 1818. On vacation in Switzerland that summer, Mary Shelley wrote “Frankenstein,” and her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote the poem “Darkness,” which begins, “I had a dream, which was not all a dream. The bright sun was extinguish’d.” The volcano is still active, having had lesser activity as recently as 2013.

Friendly reminder

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

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MERSEY- Gerry & the Pacemak- The 10 favorite… ers. One of two major hits from this British group as part of the British invasion after the Beatles paved the way. Gerry Marsden, the lead singer just recently Don and Phil Everly passed away. From Gettyimages.com 10- BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND – The Mamas and Papas From GAB Archive/Redferns years and reunited in 1984. Peter, Paul and Mary. Peter They continued in concert Yarrow, Neil “Paul” Stookey she said we must get Geyer, and Chuck Blasko. until Phil’s death in 2015. and Mary Travers. This is together, But I knew This was the #4 song in The entire first concert from one of the songs from the it’d never be ar- 1966. This song became the their reunion is on YouTube. 1960s civil rights movement ranged. And she theme song for the Drew I was fortunate to see them of which this trio was a main- handed me twenty Carey Show. in concert in Lake Tahoe in stay. They performed during dollars for a two fifty 6- SOUNDS OF SILENCE 1986. the 1963 March on Washing- fare. She said, – Simon and Garfunkel. The 8- RUN AROUND SUE – ton, famous for the “I have a The original Temptations: The “Classic “Harry, keep the breakout hit for this all-time Dion & the Belmonts. The Dream” speech by Dr. Martin 5” lineup of the Temptations: David change.” Source great duo. From the sound- very first single I purchased Luther King. Ruffin (bottom left), Melvin Franklin (top musixmatch. Taxi track of The Graduate. Eve- was this one. Born Dion De- “How many roads must a left), Paul Williams (top right), Otis Wil- lyrics © Story Songs, ryone wanted to be in that Mucci from Belmont Avenue man walk down liams (bottom right), and Eddie Ken- Ltd. bedroom with Mrs. Robin- in The Bronx, Dion and the Before they call him a man? dricks (center) 5- FIVE O’CLOCK son.. Belmonts had a number of How many seas must a white En.wikipedia.org WORLD – From Tur- 7- TIL I KISSED YOU – hits prior to Dion moving out dove sail tle Creek, Pa., a sub- The Everly Brothers. One of on his own. Dion still per- Before she sleeps in the By Allan Kaufman urb of Pittsburgh. The origi- many hits by brothers Phil & forms in smaller venues to- sand? My daughters gave me a nal lineup consisted of Bill Don. The duo broke up in day. How many times must the gift from a company called Burkette, Don Miller, Hugh 1974, didn’t speak for 10 9- FERRY ‘CROSS THE (Continued on page 11) Storyworth. Every week they send me a generic question on any subject matter. I have a week to provide them with answers and pictures. One of the recent questions was on the music I liked. I provided choices from my early youth to my current favorites. But, for this article, I am going to discuss the 10 favorite songs of my youth. And, as we are, in this community, in the same ballpark as it pertains to age, I hope you enjoy my choices. All these songs can be found on YouTube. The list is in no particular rank order. They are just my 10 favorite songs. 1- MY GIRL – The Temp- tations, from Detroit Michigan released a series of great songs, in the 1960s and 70s. “My Girl” was released in 1965. It became their first #1 song in America. Another Temptations song that just missed my top ten is “Ain’t to Proud to Beg.” 2 - CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ – The Mamas & Papas. On Dec. 8, 1965, “California Dreamin’ ” by The Mamas & The Papas was released. Inspired by a frigid New York City winter and a nagging homesickness for the warmth of Southern Cali- fornia, the song was written by John and Michelle Phil- lips. “California Dreamin’ ” went on to spend 17 weeks on the Billboard charts. It also became an anthem for the West Coast countercul- ture movement and inspired many to make the fateful pil- grimage to the Golden State. “Mama” Cass Elliott and Denny Doherty completed the group. And guys, tell me you weren’t in love with the surviving member of the group, Michelle Phillips? 3- SAN FRANCISCO – Scott McKenzie. The ode to the Summer of Love in 1967. This is one song, when finished, I hit the replay button. 4- TAXI – Harry Chapin. Released in 1972, everyone sings along with Harry. “And

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This month in pictures By Joe Conti and Walter Gryskiewicz

White Cotton Ball Flower by Y.A. Lee

My Deer Friend By Y.A. Lee Inset: He took it and flew away By Annie Tierney Sunset over Rossmoor by Y. A. Lee

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CULINARY CORNER By Sidna Mitchell

A soup for any kind of weather

By Sidna B. Mitchell try before we left. We in- By Christina Smith, Resident As I saw warm, sunny vited croquet friends, Jim Services Manager Fatima Senabre, 228-O Florida days about to give McLaughlin from New Manchester Lane, formerly of way to heading back to Hampshire, and Carl Kruse, Old Bridge, N.J. chilly, closed-down Ross- another Rossmoorite, for moor, I wanted to make the dinner reminding them they Dawn Capandona and best of those wonderful would be “guinea pigs” as I Janice Conti, 65C Amherst open days. In Florida we tested recipes out on them. Lane, formerly of Matawan, could play croquet, return to Knowing Jim like gnocchi, N.J. church, eat inside restau- I found a seafood recipe Richard and Kateryna rants, have friends over for that sounded tasty—and it Mohlenoff, 5B Old Nassau dinner, sit on the beach, was—-but, frankly, too com- Road, formerly of Plainsboro, ride our bikes, explore state plicated to use in a cooking N.J. parks and lots of other ac- column. However, everyone Lydia Barron, 661A York- tivities. Well, you get an did enjoy that entrée and I town Lane, formerly of Wes- idea of the difference be- provided leftovers for the ton, Conn. tween the two states and guys to take home. We why I hesitate to go back to started our dinner with a Adriana Vives, 655C Yale New Jersey. cauliflower soup that we all Way, formerly of Staten Is- In reading through my thought was delicious. I’ll land, N.Y. limited number of cook- have to make this again Marilyn Rotondella, 471A books in Florida, I found when we return to the chilly Newport Way, formerly of several recipes I wanted to North. East Windsor, N.J. Peter DeFazio, 146A Old Nassau Road, formerly of Cauliflower Culinary Iselin, N.J. Soup Walter Horzempa, 199C Corner Old Nassau Road, formerly 1 small cauliflower 1 teaspoon salt of Jamesburg, N.J. 1 small onion, thinly sliced Dash of pepper Clifford Bryant, 86N Old ¼ teaspoon dried thyme Dash of ground nutmeg Nassau Road, formerly of 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups half and half Millstone, N.J. 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup shredded Fontina 1 tablespoon flour cheese Stephen VanHecke, 26N Bradford Lane, formerly of Wash and cut the cauliflower into small flowerets. Centerville, Ohio Combine cauliflower with onion, thyme and chicken Clara and Rasciel Cangas, broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. 189B Malden Lane, formerly Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until cauli- of South Plainfield, N.J. flower is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender and puree. Charlotte Jackson, 561N In a four-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; Tilton Way, formerly of Hill- then stir in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. side, N.J. Cook until bubbly and well blended. Veronica Kasian and Fre- Remove from heat and gradually add half and half. derick Benson, 630B Yale The Rossmoor Cook, stirring constantly until mixture boils; then blend in Way, formerly of Monroe cauliflower puree and Fontina cheese. Twp., N.J. News Deadline Reduce heat and continue stirring until cheese melts. Maryann Flannery, 207B Serve immediately with rolls or crackers. Madison Lane, formerly of is the 7th of every month. Makes four to six serving depending on size. Greenbrook, N.J. NOTE: Since I didn’t have any dried thyme on hand, I used 1/8 teaspoon each of dried dill and dried parsley. Also, I substituted Gouda for the Fontina cheese so any mild cheese would probably work. I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected].

Peter Yarrow, Mary Travers and Paul Stookey Pinterest.com gether until the passing of The 10 Favorite Mary in 2009. (Continued from page 9) There are still a number of cannon balls fly favorite songs I could have Before they’re forever chosen, but I went with the banned? ones where I know most of The answer, my friend, is the lyrics and that allows me blowin’ in the wind to sing along with the artist, The answer is blowin’ in the albeit very poorly, except in wind” the shower where I sound Source: LyricFind great. Your comments and Blowin’ in the Wind (Bonus questions are always wel- Track) lyrics © Universal Mu- come. I can be reached at sic Publishing Group allan.kaufman0125@gmail. com or at 732 690-2145. The group performed to-

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Clubs and Organizations

Dance Club welcomes spring We are still

By Judy Perkus meeting! Two years ago, when the By Norman Perkus world was still normal, our The Rossmoor Book Dis- headline in the April Ross- cussion Group continues to moor News was “Rossmoor meet virtually once a month Dance Club Welcomes on the third Thursday of the Spring and Another New DJ.” month. On April 15 at 3 p.m., Well, we are still welcoming they will discuss “This Side of warmer weather and spring Paradise” by F. Scott Fitzger- and April showers, but would ald. Contact Norman Perkus especially like to welcome for the complete list of books dancing in the Clubhouse for the year and the access once more. times when most everyone code for the Zoom meeting. A favorite spring dance is fully vaccinated and we The Writers Group has theme — “Singing in the can be together indoors. In also been meeting monthly Rain.” Who can forget Gene the meantime, Dance Club over Zoom. The next meet- Kelly singing and dancing in President Armen DeVivo is ing will be on Thursday, April the rain! We are looking planning our reopening 29, at 10 a.m. Contact Nor- forward to more normal dance party. man for more information.

Religious Organizations

What a Jewish Mother would say, cont’d Please wear a mask and stay By Adrienne Brotman “It would have killed you to there will be Zoom Sabbath physically distant in public As promised, here are become a doctor?” said Bill Services at 4:30 p.m. what their mothers would Gates’ mom. Zoom Torah study classes Coronavirus is transmitted primarily through droplets as have said, especially if they And Abraham Lincoln’s will be on Saturday, April 10, we cough, sneeze, talk, sing, and even breathe. Large were Jewish! mother would have said, and Saturday, April 24, at 10 droplets generally fall to the ground within six feet of our Albert Einstein’s mother “Again with that big hat! Why a.m. mouths, hence the six feet physical distancing. Smaller would have said, “You could- can’t you wear a nice base- For information on joining droplets remain in the air for a longer time and a greater n’t do something with that ball cap like the rest of the the Zoom services contact distance. The masks keep exhalations closer to the person hair for your yearbook pic- kids!” Judy Perkus. All welcome! wearing a mask. ture!” It’s humorous, what is sent If you would like more When other people wear a mask, they are protecting Moses’s mother would in emails. information about the con- YOU. When you wear a mask, you are protecting THEM. have said, “Where have you The congregation will be gregation contact Allan Failure to do so is inconsiderate of all. been for the past 40 years? conducting a Zoom Yizkor, Kaufman, vice president of You couldn’t get in touch with (Memorial) service on Sun- m e m b e r s h i p , a t your mother!” day, April 4, the last day of allan.kaufman0125@gmail. Passover, at 10:30 a.m. On com or call 732 690-2145. Friday, April 9 and April 23,

Sports News

Ray Bridy has become our new Golf Pro Photo by Doug Martin

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Monroe Township Public Library reopens for Grab & Go Service The Monroe Township closed at this time. Items are pointments will be for 1 hour. Public Library reopened for quarantined for 3 days be- Photocopying is available. Grab & Go Service on fore check-in. Please allow Faxing is available at the Wednesday, March 17. up to 5 days for materials to Reference Desk. Grab & Go Service means be removed from your re- Printing is available at the that Library patrons are able cord. Overdue fines have Reference Desk. to enter the building, look for been waived for the time be- Scanning is available at an item and check it out, ing. We are currently unable the copy machine near the make a photocopy, reserve to accept material donations Reference Desk. an item, etc. Curbside pickup of book and media at this Notary service by appoint- service from the Library’s time. Stay tuned for more ment began on March 22. Drive-Thru Window will re- information about when we Digital Library main available by appoint- hope to be able to accept Monroe Library cardhold- ment for those who prefer it. donations again. ers can download a variety of The Library’s hours of op- Programs media such as audiobooks, eration are: We continue to offer a ro- ebooks and magazines, as  Monday-Thursday, 9:30 bust line-up of virtual pro- well as stream movies and a.m. to 8:00 p.m. grams for adults, children music at any time of the day.  Curbside 10:00 a.m. to and teens via Zoom. A full Visit our website at http:// 7:30 p.m. schedule can be found at www.monroetwplibrary.org/  Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 www.monroetwplibrary .org/ resources/digital to get p.m. virtual-programs. In-person started.  Curbside 10:00 a.m. to library programming will re- Public restrooms are avail- 4:30 p.m. sume at a later date. Outdoor able.  Saturday10:00 a.m. to 5:00 programming is being The Monroe Township Li- p.m. planned. brary is located at 4 Munici-  Curbside 10:00 a.m. to Services pal Plaza, Monroe Township, 4:30 p.m. Computer use is available NJ 08831.  Sunday Closed by appointment only. Ap- www.monroetwplibrary.org All patrons and staff are required to wear masks and observe social distancing of at least six feet at all times A Message from High while in the library building. Temperature checks will take Tech Landscapes, Inc.: place at the entrance before  We have completed the gumball clean-up throughout the entry into the Library. Pa- community. trons will enter through the  The first round of pre-emergent and fertilizer has been com- meeting room doors facing pleted. The next round will start May/June. This will be a the Contributors Courtyard liquid application of broadleaf weed control with crabgrass and exit through the main preventer using a herbicide with a high potassium formula entrance. Capacity is moni- that will provide broadleaf weed control in warmer weather tored by library staff. Hand and a granular application of fertilizer. We will supply copies sanitizing stations are lo- of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with the chemical cated throughout the build- name and Environmental Protection Agency registration ing. Patrons are encouraged number at the Maintenance Building to use hand sanitizer prior to  We will have spring bed edging completed by early April, entering the building and af- weather permitting. ter touching library materials  Blowing out the beds of debris and leaves will be completed and surfaces. Seating re- by early April, weather pending as well. mains unavailable at this  The first mowing will be completed by middle to late April time. Self-checkout is en- along with edging of sidewalks. couraged.  Common areas will be mulched by mid-April. Collection  Carport cleanings will start late April/May. NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS Interlibrary loans have re-  The summer flowers will be planted around mid-May in the sumed. Interlibrary loaned common areas. Walkers, Don’t Forget materials are not quaran-  Spring pruning of the smaller shrubs will start around mid- tined. New books will remain May/June. This is a reminder for residents in the center of the building  Please call the East Gate phone and leave a message with to wear reflective clothing and spread out to limit con- any questions or concerns. (609-655-5132) gestion. Magazines and  Please tune to Channel 26 for any new updates when out walking. newspapers is unavailable  Please note everything is weather pending for in-house use until further notice. Magazines may be checked out. Returns Return materials at any time to the book drop at the Library’s Drive-Thru or the book drop in the parking lot of the Senior Center. The book drop at the Community Recreation Center remains

Did you know?

You can drop off cans of unused paint every third Saturday of the month, between 8 and 11:30 a.m. Just take the cans of leftover paint to the Monroe Township Recycling Center at 76 Gravel Hill-Spotswood Road, where the staff is most helpful. If the paint has com- pletely dried in the can, you can toss it in the household trash bin. (NOT in the recycling bin.)

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Eat and drink smart to fend off colds and flu

It’s no secret that a bal- defense, your im- anced diet with plenty of mune system. Just fruits and veggies can deliver one orange offers important vitamins and nutri- 90% of the daily rec- ents for better health, but ommended value of many of your favorite foods vitamin C, and Cali- can actually help support fornia Navel oranges your immune system, too. are in their peak sea- In addition to precautions son – just in time for like avoiding people who are the height of cold and sick and washing your hands flu season. often, you can influence your Get inspired with more 5. Refrigerate for longer immune system through ideas to boost your immune shelf life. Keep your citrus what you eat and drink. system with essential vita- fresh longer by storing it in Stay hydrated. Keeping mins and nutrients at califor- the refrigerator at a tem- well hydrated can be difficult niacitrusgrowers.com. perature below 42 F. To during the winter months, 5 Ways to Get More get the most juice out of especially if you spend most Vitamin C the orange, bring it to room of your time indoors. A warm 1. Pick heavy fruit. When temperature before cook- drink like this flavorful Or- shopping for citrus, choose ing. ange Spiced Tea provides a fruit that smells fresh and Orange Spiced Tea strong dose of vitamin C feels heavy for its size. The Recipe courtesy of California along with a delicious dose heavier the orange, the Citrus Growers of hydration. juicer it’s likely to be. 6 cups water Keep the produce going 2. Explore versatility. Fresh 1 clove cinnamon or 1/2 strong. Fresh, seasonal citrus like California Navel teaspoon ground cinnamon fruits and veggies often oranges make a nutritious 6 tea bags come to mind during warmer addition to sweet and sa- 1 cup California Navel months, but produce like cit- vory dishes, beverages, orange juice rus, leafy greens and root cocktails, sauces and 1/2 cup white sugar vegetables are plentiful dur- more. 2 tablespoons lemon juice ing cold and flu season, too. 3. Use the whole fruit. Re- 1 slice California Navel “Consuming the whole fruit duce food waste by con- orange is the best way to ensure you suming the flesh, juice, Bring water and cinnamon gain the maximum nutritional zest and peel. Try squeez- to boil; let cinnamon dis- benefit,” Dr. Poonam Desai ing juice and grating zest solve. Remove from heat said. “When speaking with into a smoothie, using or- and add tea bags; soak at patients, I recommend seeking ange segments for a vi- least 5 minutes. Remove tea nutrients like vitamin C from brant salad or combining bags. whole food sources, rather diced Navels with red on- In separate pan, bring or- than supplements, especially ion, cilantro and jalapenos ange juice, sugar and lemon with a vitamin C-rich fruit like for a zesty salsa. juice to boil. Stir until sugar California oranges.” 4. Retain vitamin C content. dissolves. Get a natural boost of Vitamin C is water soluble, Pour juice mixture into vitamins. Vitamins A and C, so to retain as much as spiced tea. found in fresh citrus, are two possible, eat citrus fresh, Garnish with orange slice key nutrients that support avoid overcooking and use and serve hot. your body’s natural line of minimal amounts of water. (Family Features)

We should train all Amazon truck drivers to give the vaccine. The whole population would be immunized by Wednesday. Monday if you have Prime.

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HEALTH CARE CENTER NEWS

COVID-19 vaccine take it easy until you start to The National Vaccine In- feel like yourself again. Drink jury Compensation Program (Continued from page 1) fluids to stay hydrated. If is a separate federal pro- dose. Your symptoms of fa- your arm is sore or painful, gram that provides compen- tigue and headache may lin- place ice over the injection sation to individuals whose ger for longer as well. site for 20 minutes and then injuries may have been A noted side effect from the take it off for 20 minutes; re- causes by certain vaccines. Moderna vaccine is “COVID peat the process. Information can be obtained arm,” which happens when a The side effects you may by calling 1-800-338-2382 or red rash develops around the experience, such as the visiting hrsa.gov/vaccine- injection site. Some people sore/painful arm, fatigue, compensation/. report they have had itching at generalized body aches, indi- You should have received a the site, and some have said it cate your body is producing CDC vaccination card when was painful to the touch. It is antibodies and creating a you received your first COVID- not a common adverse reac- stronger immune system re- 19 vaccine. The first and section, but a small number of sponse against COVID-19. ond COVID vaccines are re- people have experienced it. There are people who do not corded with the lot numbers This is a reaction on the skin develop any side effects after and the site where you re- typically occurring five to nine receiving the vaccine. Re- ceived the vaccine, and possi- days after the vaccine was searchers are studying this bly the name of the person given and shows how the phenomenon. You are pro- who administered the vaccine body’s immune system is re- tected from COVID-19 to you. The primary function of acting to the vaccine. It is whether you do or do not this card is to remind you to noted that this phenomenon have any side effects from return for your second vacci- has occurred in Moderna’s the vaccine. nation. Keep this card with you clinical trials. Research is If you develop an adverse if you need to show you were showing women are develop- reaction to the vaccine, call vaccinated. Options are being ing COVID arm more than your physician and inform explored for documentation/ men. This discrepancy could him/her of what you are ex- certificates for proof of vacci- be because women are report- periencing. Follow the advice nation for travel and official ing this symptom more than of your doctor. The CDC and purposes. men. It could also be because U.S. Food and Drug Admini- After receiving your COVID women constitute a large part stration (FDA) have set up a vaccine, you still need to fol- of the phase 1A healthcare national reporting program low CDC guidelines for many workforce that has been vacci- called V-safe to monitor the months while the general nated. safety and tracking of the public is being vaccinated. The Centers for Disease COVID vaccine. If you devel- Researchers are determining Control and Prevention oped an adverse reaction if the COVID-19 vaccine pre- (CDC) recommends not tak- after receiving the vaccine, vents you from spreading the ing acetaminophen or ibupro- even if you are unsure if it virus to other people, even if fen prior to being vaccinated was the vaccine that caused you yourself do not get sick. to ward off potential side ef- the adverse reaction, it To keep you and the people fects. Only take acetamino- needs to be reported. To re- around you safe, continue to phen or ibuprofen if you ex- port an adverse event, go wear a mask, social dis- perience symptoms. If you online to the Vaccine Ad- tance, wash your hands develop a temperature, take verse Reporting System properly, avoid crowds and acetaminophen to bring it ( VAE R S) w e b s it e a t follow quarantine guidelines down. If you have general- vaers.hhs.gov. Once on the if you are exposed to some- ized body aches, muscle and site, choose either the online one who is COVID positive. joint pain, and/or a head- report or download the PDF Saint Peter’s has developed ache, take the medication form to report the adverse a COVID-19 Recovery Pro- that you would normally take event. If you need further gram for people who still have for a headache. If you are assistance, call VAERS at 1- lingering complications such feeling fatigued, rest and 800-822-7967. as shortness of breath, chest pain, digestive problems and fatigue after recovering from Infection control technologies help keep COVID-19. The program pro- New Jersey’s businesses healthy vides access to multi-specialty care for patients who have By Parker President & CEO surfaced. We will continue to previously tested positive and Roberto Muñiz Parker at Monroe actively look for the best were either hospitalized or Now that the COVID-19 technologies for infection recovered at home. If you or vaccine has been adminis- control. someone you know is experi- tered to most of us in aging Even with hope on the ho- encing complications due to services, we need to con- rizon with the vaccines, it COVID-19, call the COVID-19 FOR EVERYONE’S sider what’s next. looks like we may be dealing Recovery Program at (732) SAFETY, What more can be done as with the impact of this pan- 745-8552 or email we need to stay vigilant on demic for some time. Re- COVID19recovery@saint NO SPEEDING IN additional ways of reopening gardless of when this pan- petersuh.com to make an THE COMMUNITY New Jersey businesses and demic ends, our world is dif- appointment. safeguarding employees? I ferent and our business com- believe the latest technolo- munity needs to take meas- gies are the answer to ele- ures that will put us on the vate infection control to the offense, rather than the de- highest level possible. fense. At Parker we have imple- We are pleased with our mented many infection con- newly-installed system that trol technologies that will electronically monitors hand safeguard our homes and hygiene. It is being used as a programs. high-tech way to bolster in- From wearable devices fection control at our residen- that remind our employees to tial campuses in Piscataway, frequently wash their hands Highland Park, New Bruns- to UV technology that effec- wick, Franklin and Monroe. tively helps us disinfect the Beacons strategically highest standard, we believe placed throughout clinical these measures will better areas work in concert with protect our residents, em- small badges worn by each ployees and visitors. of Parker’s elder care work- In many cases these were ers. The beacons alert staff technologies that we had when there is a hand hy- planned before the pandemic giene opportunity, with came, but our efforts were badges providing visual re- accelerated as COVID-19 (Continued on page 17)

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Monroe seeks volunteers to assist seniors without technology resources to navigate COVID-19 vaccine system ClassifiedClassified AdvertisingAdvertising In the absence of an effec- vaccine shortage is very real, always risen to the occasion tive state telephone hotline, we must work to ensure our to help those in need in our AT ANGEL TOUCH HOME Monroe Township Mayor most vulnerable residents community. Now is the time Home CARE we provide excellent Stephen Dalina and the have an equal chance in the to help if you can,” said Home care for the elderly with li- Township Council are seek- State’s complicated vaccina- Mayor Stephen Dalina. Improvement & censed, insured and bonded ing volunteers, who along tion process. The Township is asking thoroughly screened aides. with many Township Employ- We do recognize that it that any residents who wish Services We are a company that cares ees, will be matched with a may take a volunteer weeks to volunteer to help a senior for our patients and makes specific senior or other indi- or months to help just one email volunteer@monroe RELIABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES – Local resident. sure they are treated by the viduals – without access to resident in need find an ap- twp.com with their name, best. 24-hour care (living with technology or family support pointment – but that support, address, and phone number. No job too small. All labor guaranteed. Call me to discuss resident). Elderly companion- to help navigate the state’s communication and effort is As more volunteers are – no obligation. Reasonable ship. Call (609) 907-6059. COVID-19 Appointment Vac- invaluable and we need to signed up, information will be rates. Call (609) 409-7096 or ANNA’S HOME CARE – Cer- cine System. expand it. provided on how seniors can (908) 385-5869. While we all recognize the “Monroe residents have request assistance. tified professional caregiver is MIKE THE HANDYMAN – looking for live-in/live-out job in See my display ad in this edi- Monroe Township. Experi- Infection Control Contact Waste Management tion. (732) 780-0468. enced, references. Driver’s license. Accepts long-term (Continued from page 15) 609-587-1500 T-K-S HOME IMPROVE- care insurance. Low prices. minders to wash hands or Private care option. Call ID# 61565342007 MENTS – Full service contrac- apply hand sanitizer. Anna at (609) 917-4208 or for pick up of household items tor. Kitchen, baths, base- Whether they are diligently ments, painting, tile and more. (908) 337-7462. going about their daily duties NO electronics No job too big or small. Li- from suite to suite, care part- NO upholstered furniture cense #13VH05970500. 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Experienced, references. hand hygiene, the badge will St. Peter’s University Hospital COMPUTERS BUILT & RE- Driver’s license. Anna, 732- start beeping. If they con- PAIRED - RJF Sales Com- 715-0711. tinue not to address their On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463 pany LLC. Is your computer hands, it will turn red. And All schedules are available outside the E&R office running slow? It may need a then every time they walk out tune-up. Desktop and laptop House (near the copy machine) or via the Web at rcainj.com and of the room, it does the same repair in your home with pre- thing. It works the same if following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and Activities, cautions due to virus. Custom Cleaning built computers. Virus removal our workers cross over the and Bus Info. ANA SANTOS HOUSE and protection. Free Cordless threshold in a shared room CLEANING SERVICES— Mouse with service. Monroe from bed A to bed B. Dependable, uses own vac- resident with over 20 years of The electronic hand hy- uum cleaner, changes bed computer experience. (732) giene monitoring system, sheets, will start laundry. Rea- 723-9537 or (732) 967-3400. sonable, references available. developed by Michigan- Please leave message; all Please call Anna at (732) 337- based BioVigil, was imple- calls returned same day. 5743. mented in several hospitals since March 2020 when the TECH BUDDY – Simple step- first wave of COVID-19 hit by-step help with smart- much of the New York and phones, computers and tab- New Jersey area. It was a lets. Large print solutions for way to remind busy workers low tech problems. Beginner to eager to tend to their patients Advanced. Patience and en- that they had to pause, wash thusiasm included. Wireless their hands and then return printers, Netflix, Amazon Alexa to their duties. Hand washing setup and training. Have Alexa – as well as mask wearing Rossmoor News seeks photographs remind you of your appoint- and social distancing – have We need pictures. ments, read audiobooks, been the trusted first lines of Please send us pictures you’ve taken of any Rossmoor more. $5 off setup. Free quote. defense against the coro- event or personality. We’re also happy to print your lovely (732) 589-4974. navirus. flowering tree, your new puppy, your graduating grand- [email protected] Parker’s monitoring system child, a spectacular sunrise, the blossoms in your garden. Send them to [email protected] and include your offers quantitative data in the Wanted to Buy fight against cross - name, telephone number, and a title for the picture. We’ll contamination because it give you credit for it. BUYING & SELLING GUNS – provides data about which Call for pricing. (609) 558- staff members haven’t been 9509. Ask for David. Licensed heeding the ever-present Firearms Dealer. reminder to wash their hands Recycle information from and offers opportunities for coaching and education. Waste Management Help & Health It didn’t take long for Services Parker’s elders to notice the  No caps on glass bottles/containers in the recycle bin. badges. One elder even  No lids on plastic bottles. LEASE A NIECE HOME asked if she had permission  Only #1, #2, and #5 plastic is acceptable in the recycle CARE AGENCY. Assistance to remind team members to bin. w/personal and household wash their hands if she no-  Plastics numbered #3, #4, and #7, etc. must go in the activities – cooking shopping, tices their badges turning household trash bin. appointments, local transporta- red.  Other plastic items as well as plastic bags, plastic wrap, tion. Companions. CHHAs, When we talk to families shipping film, and Styrofoam go in the household trash RNs. (732) 521-HOME or about the product, they’re bin. Please, no plastic bags in the recycling bin. You can (732) 521-4663. very impressed. They’re so use a plastic bag to dump your recyclables, but take the plastic bag away with you. (Recycle it at the supermar- AID/CAREGIVER — impressed by the fact that Companionship, meals, er- we’re really taking this seri- ket.)  Shredded paper cannot be recycled by Waste rands, scheduling and trans- ously, ensuring their loved portation to doctors’ appoint- ones are safe, as well as Management with their current equipment so put it in the household trash bin. ments, recreational needs. ourselves. That is our con- Monroe Township resident.  Aerosol cans must be empty and punctured before being stant, pressing goal, now, References available. Call put into the recycle bin. and for the future. Lillian (908) 208-2215.

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