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VOLUME 55 / No. 5 Monroe Township, New Jersey May 2019

Fire Chief Gasiorowski tells how to prevent house fires By Carol De Haan now,” he urged. House fires happen. “Have working smoke Over the years, a few house alarms,” said the Chief. Mon- fires have happened in Ross- roe is a battery replacement moor. They were mostly pre- community, which means that ventable. Now the question is, if the homeowner will provide “How to prevent them in the the batteries, a member from future?” our Fire Department will install We heard some excellent them. “We don’t want any resi- suggestions from an expert on dent toppling off a five-foot the subject, Monroe Township ladder,” he said. Batteries District #3 Fire Chief Adminis- should be replaced twice a trator Peter Gasiorowski, who year, and tested once a month spoke to a virtually standing- to be sure they are still work- room-only crowd in the Ball- ing. The Fire Department’s room last March 27. battery replacement program “First, get rid of your obso- begins in October of each year lete thermostats,” was his rec- and runs through December. ommendation. The Chief “Pay attention when you’re Members of the Rossmoor Veterans group joined firefighters at our nearby District passed around two charred cooking,” he added. Stay in #3 -- Centre Drive Firehouse for a “Wear Red Friday,” ceremony last April 5. The ac- thermostats, showing us how the kitchen and use a timer to ronym R.E.D. stands for “Remember Everyone Deployed,” and serves to remind older models are prone to help you stay aware of what people of our military heroes overseas and to tell them that we remember them. overheat and start house fires. you’re doing. The Chief Many people support this movement each Friday by posting pictures of themselves “If you have the original ther- pointed out that 66% of home in red clothing on Facebook or Twitter. mostats, the LIN-Stats and fires start from cooking and, Wear RED Friday began in Canada in 2005 through the efforts of two wives of ser- PSG models, replace them (Continued on page 2) vicemen who were deployed overseas. Military organizations and military families have joined this movement which has spread to the United States. The Rossmoor Vets and our firefighters are pleased to lend their support to such a worthy cause. Let’s all welcome the new pastor of the Community Church, the Honor our war dead at the Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffman Memorial Day service conducting interviews, the Pastor Search Committee of By Diane England another article I wrote for this quietly be recalling—likely as the Rossmoor Community Some may envision Me- issue of the Rossmoor News. individuals who once had their Church (RCC) concluded morial Day as merely a holi- Members of the Interfaith backs, as well as people who that the best candidate for day to see a parade and en- Council (there are represen- regularly exhibited courage this community church going joy a cookout, but hopefully, tatives from the Catholic So- and honor. Yes, they may still forward was someone al- most in our community rec- ciety, the Jewish Congrega- be haunted by the ghosts of ready known to them and the ognize this is a day of re- tion, and RCC) certainly buddies who will remain in congregation. So, perhaps membrance for those who hope many civilians as well their minds forever young. So it’s also not surprising that lost their lives fighting in wars as veterans will attend this really, wouldn’t it be nice to when Reverend Robin Bacon on behalf of our country; fur- tribute to our war dead. That turn out for this service and Hoffman was called to be the thermore, they desire to said, if you are a civilian who honor your neighbors who are church’s new pastor on honor these men and has not experienced the survivors of war as well? Pastor Robin, who loves March 24, she said that it felt women. Assuming this is horns of war or lost a loved I hope you’ll agree this is a the mountains of the like a homecoming. you, you’ll be pleased that one to the battlefield, please noble way to spend part of American West, stands Pastor Robin (as she has the Interfaith Council will remember that probably the Memorial Day holiday. before Skalkaho Falls in told us all to call her) was the once again hold a Memorial most war veterans in atten- And remember, you’ll still the Sapphire Mountain church’s primary guest Day Service on Monday, dance will have lost one or have time for a cookout after- Range of western Montana. preacher from June through May 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the more buddies whom they’ll ward. December 2018, following Meeting House. Interfaith the retirement of the Rev. Dr. representatives from the By Diane England Dierdre Thomson at the end Rossmoor Community You recognize this name, of April, 2018. Prior to the Church (RCC) have planned you say? That’s not surpris- arrival of this church’s former this program, with a little help ing. After all, after reviewing minister, however, Pastor from our friends including many resumes, going out to Robin served as the interim Dan McOlvin of the veterans hear candidates preach, and (Continued on page 23) Group and Janet Wilson, the director of the Rossmoor Chorus. The RCC representatives Inside this issue are thrilled to announce that this year’s guest speaker will be the church’s new pastor, Bits & Pieces ...... 2 Maintenance ...... 22 The Reverend Robin Bacon Bob’s Almanac ...... 11 Musings and Memories 16 Hoffman (whom you have Clubs ...... 18 RCAI Meetings...... 2 permission to call Pastor Culinary Corner ...... 17 Religion ...... 22 Robin henceforth). If this name sounds familiar, that’s Governors’ Meeting ...... 2 Sports ...... 23 A crane just hanging out on the Golf course bridge. because Pastor Robin has Cranes are some of the largest birds in North America Health Care Center ..... 22 Transportation Tidbits ... 26 stood in this church’s pulpit and they have some of the widest wingspans of all the Landscaping ...... 22 Your Garden ...... 25 many times. In fact, you can birds on the North American continent. find out more about her in Photo by Tom Teaman

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Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz

Yesterday I spent the en- trashed, donated, or back on tire day purging my clothes the rod. Now there is room closets and dressers. Every- for everything to move and thing out, and about half was not get wrinkled. Now I can The Rossmoor Community time and give tours of the There were no resolutions going back in. That was the see what I have. The “third Association, Inc. (“RCAI”) Common Facilities to pro- or policy changes to be dis- plan. rod” shelf is also cleared, Board of Governors meeting spective buyers. cussed by the board. I live in an old house, built and I can see my shoe pock- on April 18, 2019, was called in the 1880s, so closets are ets at the back of the closet to order at 9 a.m. by Mr. House fires scarce. I do have one of again. No longer do my Daniel Jolly, President. those old closets that are shoes live under the chair. (Continued from page 1) about four feet wide by 15 I can now stand in my Ms. Sidna Mitchell, Council worse yet, fully half of all inches deep with eight hooks “walk-in” closet again! Chair, Rossmoor Community house fire deaths come from along the back wall. It is hid- Another sorted closet is Church (“RCC”), and a guest unattended cooking. den behind my dresser, and I reassigned for seasonal of the board’s reported that If you see smoke coming store things in it: collectibles, clothes and jackets. I had due to the retirement of Rev- from an oven, turn it off and books, and toys from my been running out of hangers, erend Dr. Dierdre Thompson, close the door. If on the stove- childhood (more collectibles). and was resigned to pleading the RCC formed a Pastor top, turn it off and put a lid on Another closet is a walk-in. It the store cashiers to let me Search Committee. The the pot. Deprive a potential fire has a rod on either side with keep the ones that came with Committee recently called of oxygen. a long shelf spanning from the new stuff I buy. Now that Reverend Robin Bacon Hoff- Loose clothing can be a fire side to side above both. I have tons of extra huggable man to be the church’s next hazard when a person is cook- More precisely: it’s a stand-in hangers from the purge, pastor. Ms. Mitchell ex- ing. Fifteen percent of house closet. I can walk in – turn those store hangers can be plained that the Reverend is fire deaths are attributed to Fire Chief Administrator around – and walk out. That tossed. no stranger to the RCC. She loose clothing that caught fire. Peter Gasiorowski. is, when the floor isn’t cov- On to the dressers. Once had served the church most Relying on a home fire extin- ered in bags of holiday deco- again, I remove everything recently as a guest preacher guisher can be an iffy proposi- rations and shoes, and the and place it all on my bed. and previously as an interim tion. For one thing, it cannot being able to climb out a win- shelf edge hasn’t been Will I be able to sleep there pastor. Ms. Mitchell spoke be one that’s been waiting dow could save your life.” If around for years. Next, the turned into a third rod. At a tonight? A handful of sweat- about the Reverend’s family, you have throw rugs, make user should have some train- mere five feet by four feet, It ers that shouldn’t be on her musical background and sure they have non-skid back- ing in its use because home is truly “bigger on the inside” hangers are folded and that she was a chemical en- ing. fire extinguishers have been because of how much can be neatly placed in the armoire. gineer prior to becoming an Bosley suggests installing a known to trap people: if a fire handrail on both sides of a stored in it. Handbags are sorted: some ordained minister of the continues to spread, the user staircase. Okay. First, I drag out the are keepers, some are do- United Church of Christ. Ms. could become trapped if he or Flashlights are important for jumble on the floor (I’m leav- nated. PJs, nightgowns, and Mitchell encouraged all those she has no other open door to getting around the house after ing the Christmas decora- “around-the-house” clothes in attendance be their guest exit the room. The safest dark. tions on the shelf “as is” until are re-examined for weara- at the RCC services every move is to GET OUT and call People can get hearing aids December). There! Now bility. One full drawer is Sunday at 11 a.m. in the 911 immediately. It takes only with flashing lights for night- we’re talking walk-in closet! empty, and another bag to Meeting House. three to five minutes for our time warnings. be donated. trusty firefighters to get to Second, I pull all my slacks Mr. McQuade, RCAI Most of all, plan an exit route Rossmoor from the firehouse and skirts from the left side At the end of the day, I had Treasurer, informed the in advance because if there is of the closet. I have several six large trash bags filled on Centre Drive. a house fire, some people board that there is a surplus pants hangers where four or with donations. Today, I Never, ever smoke in bed might panic and fail to find a through February 28, 2019, five pairs of slacks can sus- tossed those bags down the and be sure to drown ashes way out. Better to be prepared. and hopes that it continues. pend from one hanger. Ulti- stairs and dragged them to and stubbed-out cigarette The Chief took questions Mr. Jolly talked about the butts in water (preferably over- from the audience. He noted mately, as I wear (and wash) my car’s trunk. The James- informative director’s tour of night) to make sure you have that kerosene heaters are ille- them, they end up on single burg Fire Department Ladies’ the Maintenance Department no garbage fire in your home gal in New Jersey, although it hangers and shoved back on Auxiliary holds a clothing recently and the positive im- and no dumpster fire to set the is unlikely that any Rossmoor the rod, making a tangled drive a couple of times a provements that have been carport ablaze. resident would need one. mess. After sorting through year, the next one is coming accomplished in the Depart- Chief Gasiorowski showed a Please note, he said, that we myriad pairs of slacks and up soon, and I’m ready for it. video with actor Tom Bosley, ment. must all yield to any emer- skirts in various tones of Mission accomplished. My who made further safety rec- gency vehicle. blacks, blues, browns, and plan worked. Now, if I can Mr. Jolly appointed Ms. ommendations for seniors. President Dan Jolly and the other assorted colors, I weed stay away from the stores … Barbara Krysiak as the Chair “Exercise is important,” said Emerald Society deserve a big the new and well-fitting items Oh, look – a sale! of the Tour Committee. The Bosley. “Keep yourself in thumbs-up for inviting Chief from the old and worn out. B&P Committee is a group of resi- shape to retain your balance. Gasiorowski to make this inter- The worst of the latter gets “I’m going through an evo- The time might come when dents who volunteer their esting and potentially life- tossed, and the better gets lution. I’m completely clean- saving presentation. neatly folded and placed in a ing out my closet. I’m purg- Our thanks to Fire Chief large trash bag to be do- ing, because I saw that show Gasiorowski for spending his nated. The kept slacks are ‘Hoarders.’ I had a sweatshirt The Rossmoor afternoon with us. Happily, returned to the closet; the old from sixth grade, and I’m we’ll never know how many News Deadline pants hangers are given one going, ‘Why do I hold on to lives might be saved in the is the 7th of every month. future, based on his sage ad- more chance to be useful. this?” – Fergie (American vice today. Next, I tackle the other musician, b. 1975) side of the closet, the tops – “I had more clothes than I blouses, sweaters, cardi- gans, tees, and jackets. Out had closets, more cars than they come. This sweater is garage space, but no pilled - toss. That blouse, money.” – Sammy Davis, Jr. meh - donate. Ooh, I still love (American entertainer, 1925- this one - keeper! One by 1990) one, the pile is sorted:

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Q: Have you hugged your them know how much you break-even budget in 2018 director today? appreciate what they do for and ended the year with a A: By the time you read this, us. surplus of approximately $33,000. The cost centers most of the Mutual annual that contributed to the sur- meetings have taken place. Q: How do residents plus were “Snow Control” Some directors were re- receive copies of their Mu- and “Golf Operations.” elected and some directors tual and RCAI 2018 audits? Every effort has been have decided to retire. It is a A: Copies of the audits are made to keep carrying wonderful thing that directors available upon request in charges on an even keel and alternate directors do for Administration in the Village without high peaks or val- our community. They handle Center. They were not leys. The RCAI Budget matters for your Mutual and mailed again this year in an Committee and Board of RCAI. They give of their time effort to be “green.” Accord- Governors work very hard and talents. If you were not ing to our outside auditor, to accomplish this and able to attend your Mutual Annette Murray with Wilkin should also be thanked for meeting or forgot to do so, and Guttenplan, RCAI re- their tremendous contribu- please reach out to your di- ceived an “unqualified” clean tion to the workings of rectors and alternate direc- audit. RCAI. tors past and present and let RCAI planned for a

Failed referendum leads to alternative plans

By Linda Bozowski from the New Jersey Depart- Township Tax Department if The school construction ment of Education in moving they would like additional referendum brought almost forward with construction information about potential 30% of Monroe voters to the plans. The Board’s commit- tax freezes. For additional polls, with negative results. ment to maintaining auton- information about our school The second defeat of the omy is designed to provide system, residents are invited new middle school construc- the best facilities for our stu- to attend Board of Education tion and high school expan- dents within our means. meetings, which are held sion proposals leaves over Residents concerned monthly. The schedule can 1,000 students with less about rising property taxes be found on the Monroe space and the board with may contact the Monroe Schools website. expected additional ex- penses for temporary class- rooms in the years ahead. Are we earning an “F” in recycling? Acting Superintendent Robert Goodall, Business By Carol De Haan Please read on. Administrator Michael Gor- If you look into your recy- Waste Management ski, Assistant Superintendent cling dumpster and see that Waste Management is an Dr. Dori Alvich, and Facilities someone has tossed his or international corporation that Administrator Gerald Tague her stuff in a plastic bag, is keenly interested in recy- presented referendum infor- then yes, we are flunking cling. We have a contract mation at many locations in recycling. with them to haul away both the two months before the That plastic bag will invali- our trash and our recycla- vote in an effort to explain date that dumpster, with the bles. It is important that we the reasons for such an am- result that everyone else’s pay attention and put into the bitious project. Financial and recycled material in that recycling dumpster ONLY program data were offered dumpster will now go into a what the reprocessors are and residents had opportuni- landfill instead of being re- willing to take. Everything ties to query the speakers. processed. Besides avoiding else should go into the trash The Board of Education also plastic bags, we need to put dumpster. had available a website that into the recycling dumpster, Recycling companies are provided information as well. not just anything at all, but fussy In reviewing the prelimi- rather items that recyclers They will not take just any- nary voting results from the are willing to purchase. (Continued on page 4) Middlesex County Board of Elections, it was interesting to note that, although the senior communities ac- counted for 25% of the votes, the referendum items failed by just over 400 votes. Mail- in votes, which represented 20% of the total, had a nega- tive edge of under 100 votes. The remaining 55% of the voting defeated the project by nearly 700 votes. It was reported on the MonroeNow website that the Board of Education has de- cided to establish an ad hoc committee to gain a better understanding of why voters declined the referendum for a second time. As was em- phasized in the presenta- tions, each delay drives up the costs of construction, borrowing, and auxiliary trail- ers and causes more over- crowding. Interested resi- dents were invited to contact Board President Kathy Kolu- panowich to be considered for a position on the volun- teer committee. There is no plan to request assistance

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Recycling clean) that it is OK to toss into the If we all pay attention to recycling dumpster a plastic (Continued from page 3) these requirements, we’ll bag full of bottles and cans. thing. For example, although help preserve our environ- WRONG. Waste Manage- glass has been recycled ment and we’ll save the ment does not have the staff since ancient Roman times, planet for generations to to tear open a few million plas- modern recyclers will not come. tic bags. Please toss the bot- take glass light bulbs be- tles and cans into the recycling cause they have neither the P.S. Some residents seem dumpster and take the plastic staff nor the time to pry apart to be under the impression bag away with you. a light bulb to extract the glass. Further, they do not want broken glass. They do An open letter from Fire District #3, in not want sheet glass which the District seeks answers before (windows, mirrors, pictures) using your tax money to pay a bill or kitchen glass because it contains ingredients that Middlesex County rather high as we paid 10 cannot be reused. Department of Finance poll workers and some- Reprocessors cannot use Office of the Treasurer one to process the ballots paper products that are P.O. Box 871 less than $960. to put in stained by food, therefore no New Brunswick, N.J. 08901 the 7 hours of polling pizza boxes. They do not time. For the number of want shredded paper, which Attn: Mr. Joe Pruiti past elections, each dis- flies all over the place and Reference: Your Notice of cannot be compressed into a trict paid $100 to have March 5, 2019 someone answering the bundle. You get the picture. inquiries on election day. Dear Sir: I would imagine no more Here are the throwaways In reference to this bill for that will kill a dumpster full than two persons han- mail-in vote processing this dling this duty on election of reuseable materials: last election. In the past elec- No plastic bags – toss the day. I can see where the tions I have worked on, we contents and take the $300 previously paid have never received this type plastic bag home with would be sufficient for this of bill. We have searched the you. function. No rubber hoses N.J. State Statutes as to its No clothes hangers legality. The only statute to Several more problems No frozen food boxes be remotely involved would occurred on the past elec- No milk or juice boxes be N.J.S.A. 19:45-4, but this tion day. It seems our Re- No food-soiled paper or card- does not specifically refer- gency book for checking board ence fire elections. If you eligible voters didn’t have No foil items could send us a copy of the any Regency residents No light bulbs, kitchen glass- statute you are basing this listed. This was after I had ware, window or mirror on, that would be helpful. received an email with lists glass Our allocated funds in our of streets, asking where No broken glass 2019 budget for the elections they were located. One was No plastic package wraps was $3,000. You can see for Rossmoor and the other No plant pots, trays, lids, how this bill, in the amount of for Regency. I replied both cups, utensils $3,424.22, would affect that locations were in District #3 No shredded paper figure. Monroe Township locations. When, on elec- No plastics with these num- Fire District #3 is composed bers on the bottom: 3, 4, tion day, we realized the of mostly senior citizen de- Regency book was useless, 5, 6, or 7 velopments. A majority of Recycling companies we tried to call the tele- these senior citizens are on phone number we had. No will accept these items. Put fixed incomes and we seri- them in your recycle one answered. It wasn’t ously look at any factors until after at least a half dumpster: affecting our tax structure. Clean paper and cardboard hour before someone an- If this bill is found to be Office paper swered the call. We then justified, there are some Junk mail had to send two firemen to adjustments to the billed Magazines New Brunswick to get a cor- Newspapers articles we would need cor- rected book. Also, in the Clean food cardboard (cereal rected: past, we received by FAX a boxes, toilet tissue rolls)  Printing Services -- list of the absentee votes Paper bags $973.08. We are assum- received by the Friday prior Aluminum and steel cans ing this would be for the to the election. This was an (rinsed clean) absentee ballot requests. added precaution to make Food bottles and containers We would need a copy of sure these people did not (rinsed clean) the bill from the printer vote twice. This wasn’t Drink bottles (rinsed clean) stating the number done this year. Plastic jugs with numbers 1 printed and total cost. We have tried many times and 2 on bottom (rinsed  Postage for sending mail- to call the phone number clean) in ballots. We would need listed on your bill to discuss Glass bottles and jars (rinsed to see the precise number these problems, but no one mailed in District #3. has answered this number  Postage for returned mail- either. in ballots. In this case, we We would like a reply ad- do have the number – dressing these issues. If it 394 @ postage rate each is beyond the capacity of $197.00 and not the Middlesex County to handle $338.65 you charged. If these functions during regu- you have a postage re- lar business hours without ceipt altering that figure, adding bills like this, during we would need to see the next election we would that. consider on the Monday  There are three other after the election, of picking functions billed. Staffing up the absentee ballots and $144.00, Personnel counting them ourselves. I standby $429.75, and would also like to know if Ballot processing you processed a bill like $367.44. We are con- this to Monroe Township for cerned how you reached their Special School Board these figures. We are as- election on March 12. suming you charged the Yours truly, other districts similar fig- Joseph Haff ures. That would amount Commissioner to almost $2,500 in Monroe Township Fire charges. This seems District #3

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From the Mayor Have you checked out The Pantry yet? Lots of healthy food inside By Linda Bozowski natural snacks, vitamins and Rossmoor residents receive By Gerald W. Tamburro, Mayor of We’ve added a new busi- herbs, and even shoe laces. a 10% discount on their pur- ness to our Rossmoor Many of the food products chases, which are frequently Monroe Township Community. A few months are natural, organic, low so- priced below items in other 2019 Budget – No Increase to Municipal ago, The Pantry at Ross- dium or gluten-free. Although stores. Beside that discount, moor, a small but well- there is a limited range of they offer an additional 10% Tax Rate stocked general store, dairy-type products, those in (Continued on page 6) opened to offer residents stock are na- At the April Council meet- rate flat in 2019 as well. All of and visitors an array of vita- ing, I introduced a budget with these combined efforts will tionally or re- no municipal tax rate increases help to allow us to maintain mins, packaged foods, gionally known for 2019. I expect this budget our spot as the second lowest natural snacks and drinks. brands. will be approved at our May overall effective tax rate in Also available at no addi- Part of what meeting. Middlesex County. tional charge is nutritional makes The This is the result of many The municipal portion of guidance offered by co- Pantry different things including our fourth year property taxes controlled by owner and Rossmoor resi- from other small of AA+ bond rating by Stan- the Mayor and Council is 20 dent John Pillepich. stores is the dard & Poor’s, our very stable percent of your total property The Pantry is open Tues- personal atten- surplus and our successful tax bill. The balance breaks day through Friday from 10 tion paid to collective bargaining agree- down as follows: Board of a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Satur- shoppers and ments with our dedicated em- Education 56 percent, Middle- days from noon until 4 p.m. visitors. Be- ployees. sex County 18 percent and Located at 1 Rossmoor cause Maria Most importantly, we are Fire Districts six percent. All of Drive, its visitors may stop by and John live careful guardians of your tax the municipal services af- without going through our here in Ross- dollars to provide the highest forded to the average Monroe security gates, since the moor, they enjoy quality services in a fiscally Taxpayer cost less than building is just inside the meeting and responsible manner. This is $1,500 per year. Forsgate Drive entrance talking with their my charge and I work each My pledge to you is to con- (North Gate area). Since its neighbors. They and every day to make sure tinue to be a good steward of opening last September, have also made we manage your resources the public’s resources for the John and partner/wife, Maria a deliberate deci- wisely. betterment of our community. Rodriguez, have labored to sion to be price- Here are some of the ways I This budget without a tax in- array a wide range of mer- competitive with Owners John Pillepich and Maria Rodri- have worked with the Council crease is another step in that chandise including packaged other stores in guez pose in front of their store “the Pantry to deliver a budget with no tax effort. foods, first-aid products, the area. All at Rossmoor” at 1 Rossmoor Drive. increase this year. Our largest area of budget- ary savings emerged from suc- cessful negotiations and re- design of the Township’s em- ployee healthcare plan. The new program saved the Town- ship more than $700,000, re- ducing the impact to our budget by more than 10 % while being a fair solution to our employees and taxpayers. We have taken advantage of rising interest rates and in- creased our interest revenue by over $300,000. These ef- forts help contribute to a stable tax rate and will keep us the second lowest overall tax rate in the County. Importantly, our budget suc- cess also comes from our manageable and flat debt ser- vice and our ability to take ad- vantage of historically low in- terest rates. I am pleased to report that Monroe Township uses only 20 percent of State Department of Community Affairs debt capacity. Regarding taxes, I want to thank our residents. Monroe is a desirable community with amazing services and terrific people. We are the safest city in Middlesex County and third safest community in the state. We have the most professional police department and first responders. We have the most impressive and active library in Central Jersey. I am always excited to see our kids, teen- agers, parents and seniors using this magnificent facility. I am also proud that this year, for the first time, we have been able to expand senior programming at the senior center to nights and the week- end to serve our working sen- iors. Unfortunately, for the tenth consecutive year, municipal aid remains flat with no in- crease from the State of New Jersey. Last year, I helped lead the fight with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin to reverse the cuts on the home- stead tax credit for seniors and disabled. We succeeded and our residents received $3.3 million in 2018. I am pleased to learn that the County will keep its tax

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The Pantry trition and healthful eating makes him a well-regarded Getting to know our veterans authority on health science. (Continued from page 5) By Chris Donahue discount on vitamins and John’s list of ailments and supplements. suggested supplements is available to anyone who is Each month, The Rossmoor News will feature the story of a resident who has served What The Pantry offers in the military. that is usually not found interested in learning more elsewhere is the nutritional about illnesses and drug Army specialist kept tank wheels turning in Korea expertise of John, the au- and vitamin effectiveness thor of “The Nutraceutical and interactions. If it is true that an army would go into the Reference Guide.” His On a more personal level, marches on its stomach, as branch of service many years’ experience in John and Maria share an Napoleon Bonaparte said, that we chose, scientific fields as well as interest in raising butterflies then it was enlistees like which was Ord- his personal interest in nu- and gardening. Frank Nobile who helped nance. We both keep fellow United States went to Automo- Army soldiers in Korea fed tive High, so we by maintaining the health of had a back- its tanks. ground of me- Is your health good? Nobile started his journey chanics,” Nobile to become a vital part of the said. Army while growing up in At Aberdeen, At least so far? Brooklyn, N.Y., where he the two men re- Do you worry about the chemicals in our environment, graduated from Automotive ceived 16 weeks chemicals that might contribute to cancer, auto-immune High School. On May 10, of track and diseases, birth defects, or even dementia? 1955, at 39 Whitehall Street, wheeled vehicle Then you need to come to the Monroe Library on Manhattan, N.Y, he enlisted repair instruction. Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. The Rutgers Cooperative in the Army, on the same day When they got Extension Service will send Master Gardener Nisha as a high school friend, Car- their orders to go Khanna who will tell us about organic gardening for our mine Tomasulo. overseas, they lawns other plantings. We can have a healthful environ- After basic training at Fort thought they Frank and Yvonne Nobile pose for a photo in their Mayflower Way home. ment. Dix together, they were as- would be to- Please call or register online at signed to Aberdeen Proving gether, however Chris Donahue photo www.monroetwplibrary.org Grounds in Maryland. Nobile was sent “We enlisted for three to Korea and Tomasulo was Nobile was a Specialist years with the idea that we sent to Okinawa. Third Class in the Eighth Army, 7th Infantry Division, 707 Ordnance Battalion, Company B, who received temporary duty assignment (TDY) with the 73rd Tank Battalion. He spent 16 months in the field working on M46s tanks and lived in a tent with about 10 men most of the time. The last few months were spent sleeping in a Quonset hut. He described the weather in Korea as extreme. “The winters were very, very cold and the summers were brutally hot. They had a rainy season and they had a dry season,” Nobile said. “Korea at the time was very poor,” he continued. “Today, South Korea is booming. Then, even the hills and mountains were barren of any trees. Just rolling hills all over and pretty high.” Much of his service was near the Demilitarized Zone, which had been es- tablished two years earlier. Although Nobile did not see any North Koreans, one may have seen him too close. “I was out one Sun- day for a stroll in the hills and I heard a gunshot. I don’t know if it was meant for me, but I went back,” he said with a smile. One result of his service is poor hearing. Work on the tanks was done in a large Quonset hut, open on both ends. “We used to pull the en- gine and transmission out as a unit, put them on the ground, separate them and replace the bad engine or the bad transmission. It was fun but I think it caused the deafness,” Nobile said. “Once we reassembled the engine or the transmission, we would start it up with flames roaring out of the exhaust without any muf- flers. It was very dramatic.” One dangerous incident that Nobile recalled being involved in was the rescue (Continued on page 7)

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Our veterans months later. “I asked, ‘Are you the Carmine Tomasulo who enlisted May 10, 1955?’ “And he answers, ‘Are you the same guy who went to Automotive High School?’” The two men eventually met for the first time since 1955 in Florida this past Feb- ruary, “We had a wonderful reunion,” Nobile said.

39 Whitehall St., Manhat- tan, where Frank and many others were processed into the army

referred to tennis shoes as sneakers.” Nobile was stationed at an Armory in what was then Frank Nobile, left, poses called the Manhattan Motor with his high school friend, Vehicle Pool on Northern Carmine Tomasulo at Fort Boulevard and 48th Street in Dix in 1955. Photo cour- Queens, N.Y. He mainly tesy of Frank Nobile drove foreign military officers when they came to visit the (Continued from page 6) U.S. on official business. The cover of the yearbook of a tank that had gotten “It was good duty because of Automotive High School stuck in a rain-swollen if I did not have an assign- in Brooklyn, N.Y., from creek. The swift-moving ment, I would go home [in which Frank Nobile gradu- water was about five feet Brooklyn] each day. I did ated in 1954 high. have a bed there [at the Ar- “We had a tank retriever mory] and I could sleep there on shore and they payed- if I wanted to.” out the cable to myself and He was discharged from five or six other soldiers,” the Army May 9, 1958. he said. “You had to hang Nobile eventually married on to this cable, which was and he and his wife, Marie, dragging in the water and it had two daughters, Joann was very heavy. The truck and Laura. They lived in had to match the speed of Staten Island, N.Y., for 35 the cable as it was payed-out years. After 43 years of because if the truck moved marriage, Marie died in too fast and you were hang- 2003. ing on to the cable you would Nobile re-married in be in the water. 2006. He and his wife, “We finally got the cable Yvonne, live on Mayflower out to the tank and someone Way. hooked it up and they re- Before he retired in 2007, trieved the tank with the crew Nobile worked for AMF, a in it.” company that supplied Nobile remembers being automatic pin setters to honored in a ceremony with bowling alleys, opened a his fellow soldiers in a cere- gas station with a former mony back at camp, but he friend, operated a Jack in knows there was a letter of the Box restaurant, drove a recommendation or some- taxi, and managed a medi- thing similar in his file. Unfor- cal waste department. tunately, the file was de- A former director of Mu- stroyed July 12, 1973, in a tual 6 and a member of the fire at the National Personnel Veterans Group at Ross- Records Center in St. Louis. moor, Nobile also intro- The records were for veter- duced pickleball to the com- ans who were discharged munity in 2008. About 45 from the Army and Air Force. residents play regularly. The fire destroyed 80 per- Since then, as an ambas- cent of the records held for sador for the Pickleball As- veterans who were dis- sociation, he has intro- charged from the Army be- duced it to other communi- tween Nov. 1, 1912 and Jan. ties in Monroe Township 1, 1960. and to the New Jersey Sen- Nobile said one of the few ior Olympics, of which he is things that he did not enjoy a past director. about serving in Korea was Each year, a Spring Clas- getting a Dear John letter. sic and a Fall Classic tour- “I enjoyed the camaraderie nament are held at Ross- but I was anxious to come moor. This year’s Spring back to the States. I came Classic is scheduled to be back on St. Patrick’s Day in held May 18. March, 1957,” he said. And, thanks to social me- “It was a great growing-up dia, Nobile was able to re- experience. You went from connect with Tomasulo. “On being a boy to being a man. Facebook, I found four [with Mixing with people from that name]. One went to other parts of the country Automotive High School,” was an experience. The ter- Nobile said. “I sent a mes- minology…I remember being sage to him and I finally got sort of made fun of because I a response about four

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having been preceded by and was low on food, partly was known as the “starving separate from the lands Jamestown several failures, including the driven by a drought, in those time.” reserved for English colo- By Jean Houvener settlement on Roanoke Is- early years. Tree rings con- Leading the initial convoy nists. In early May of 1607, after land in 1585. firm that between 1606 and of ships was Christopher In 1619, the English ar- exploring the coast of what is The location was not ideal 1612, the region suffered its Newport, who was also ap- rived in Jamestown with a now Virginia, three ships in other respects. The site worst drought in 700 years. pointed by the Virginia captured Portuguese ship, from England, sponsored by chosen by the settlers hap- There were also too many Company as a member of which held members of the the Virginia Company in Lon- pened to be in the middle of aristocrats and not enough the seven-member govern- kingdom of Ndongo in An- don, landed at the mouth of the Native American Algon- farmers and laborers among ing council for the settle- gola, who had been cap- the James River, chosen for quin-speaking chiefdom of the initial 100 men sent to ment. He returned almost tured during war between its good harbor possibilities 14,000 people led by the Jamestown. The settlement immediately to England for the Ndongo and Portugal. on the James River. Char- Powhatan, a confederation of required repeated resupply new supplies, returning in These were the first Afri- tered in 1606 by King James various tribes under one missions from England as April and September of 1608 cans to arrive in English I, the company’s objective king. While trading relations well as help from the sur- with supplies and additional territory and were at that was to make a profit from the were established, the situa- rounding indigenous popula- colonists, including the first time treated more as inden- settlers sent there. This was tion was tenuous from the tion. During the time between two women in the settle- tured servants than as the first permanent English start. The settlement lacked 1609 and 1610, 80% of the ment, a “gentlewoman” and slaves. The rules creating a settlement in the New World, a good fresh water supply settlers perished during what her female servant. These lifetime of slavery for Afri- and other resupply mis- cans were not codified until sions also brought more 1640. Many of the early farmers, laborers, and arti- colonists also came to the sans, including from Ger- colony as indentured ser- many, Poland, and Slova- vants in order to pay off the kia. Newport was directed cost of the voyage to to crown the Powhatan Jamestown. chief a king and to commis- Also in 1619, the governor sion him as a vassal to King called the initial assembly, James I. The ceremony which was formed to repre- went badly since he consid- sent the people and to deter- ered himself already a king mine who could vote. Vari- and refused to bow to re- ous artisans from non- ceive the crown. English speaking countries In June of 1609 Newport were initially excluded from made a third resupply mis- voting. When they went on sion, which was caught in a strike, the vote was extended severe storm, arrived 10 to include these settlers. months late to find a greatly From these early forms of diminished settlement. government arose the ideas Feeling there was no alter- that ultimately formed the native he and the remaining basis of the U.S. Constitu- settlers boarded the ships tion. to return to England, but In 1624, following various met another supply mission problems with the Virginia carrying a new governor, Company, James I claimed Thomas West, Lord de la the Virginia colony as a Warr, who ordered them all royal colony, revoking the to return to Jamestown. charter of the Virginia Com- While the colonists tried pany. Jamestown served as various industries, such as the capital of the Virginia glass making and clapboard colony until 1699 when the for export, in order to turn a capital was moved to Wil- profit for the Virginia Com- liamsburg. Gradually the pany, it was not until the site was abandoned. In introduction of tobacco 1996 excavations were be- growing from Bermuda by gun to locate the original John Rolfe in 1613 that the fort and the settlement. Part colony was really able to of the foundation is now become successful. under water, but excava- By 1610, de la Warr had tions have exposed the ordered George Percy, foundation and layout of the commanding 70 men, to fort as well as some of the attack and conquer the sur- early buildings. Some two rounding Powhatan vil- million artifacts have been lages, taking the spoils and found and placed in a mu- driving out or killing the na- seum within the park. tive people, in what became This year Jamestown Day the first Anglo-Powhatan will be celebrated on May war, lasting until 1614. War 11 with numerous events continued off and on until and programs to celebrate treaties in 1646 and 1676 the 412th anniversary of the delineated areas reserved founding of the settlement. for the Native Americans

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Fionn MacCumhal’s poem in The merry praise of May Day month of May By Anne Rotholz at “the baby” and thought “If While growing up in Ireland this is the baby …” He took is here we had lots of Mother Goose off with great leaps over the By Anne Rotholz rhymes but Irish mythology Causeway on his way back It was not such a severe also played an important role to Scotland. He never set winter; nonetheless, it is a in our childhood. We heard foot in Ireland again. happy thought that May has stories about the Fianna, the The following poem has come again. It is time to famous giants of old who always been attributed to think about long warm protected Ireland from its Fionn: days, sunny skies, green many enemies. Fionn was grass, shady trees, colorful their leader. Their great Fionn MacCumhal’s poem flowers and mornings filled mythical achievement was in praise of May with birdsong. building the Giants’ Cause- May Day! Delightful day! May first, or May Day, way between Ireland and Bright colors play the vale marks the beginning of Scotland. along. summer in many countries Apparently, there was a Now wakes at morning’s in the Northern Hemi- very threatening rival giant, slender ray, sphere. named Benadonner, who Wild and gay, the blackbird’s It is one of the four “cross lived in Scotland. He was song. quarter” days we have each determined to get rid of year, days that come mid- Fionn. When Fionn heard Now comes the bird of dusty way between an equinox Benadonner was coming to hue, and a solstice. Many early kill him, he became appre- The loud cuckoo, the sum- cultures regarded the yearly hensive. His wife Saidhbh mer-lover. calendar as a wheel and (meaning “goodness”) told Branching trees are thick they had festivals to cele- him that he did not have to with leaves, brate the eight major points. worry because she had a The bitter, evil time is over. They celebrated with plan. dancing, music and bon- She told Fionn to lie on the Loudly carols the lark on fires. Some of the more no- ground where she swaddled high, table events were the Ro- him in robes and blankets and Small and shy, his tireless man festival in honor of made sure that his head was lay. Flora, the goddess of flow- well wrapped. Benadonner’s Singing in wildest, merriest ers; the Celtic festival Beal- roaring could soon be heard. mood, taine; and the Germanic St. “Where is Fionn?” Saidhbh Delicate-hued, delightful Walpurgis Night. (Walpurgis approached him, put a finger May. was the English noble- to her lips and said, “Shh, the woman who brought Christi- baby is sleeping.” (Like most Irish poems, it anity to Germany and the Benadonner took one look has several more verses.) surrounding countries). A zillion skillion plastic bags

By Carol De Haan our oceans: In the North Pa- use plastic bags. In New Jer- The carcass of a 1,100- cific, the South Pacific, the sey, a bill is pending to ban pound Cuvier’s beaked North Atlantic, the South At- the use of plastic bags, whale washed up on a beach lantic, and in the Indian straws, and polystyrene in the Philippines in March. Ocean. foam. Authorities from the Davao A recent report from the Innovators like Indiana’s City Museum found 88 government of the United Polywood Company recycle pounds of plastic, much of it Kingdom suggests that plas- 250 million milk and deter- from grocery bags, inside tic trash in the ocean will tri- gent bottles a year to make that unfortunate creature. ple in 10 years unless steps “lumber” for outdoor furni- “This is the most plastic we are taken to curb the litter. ture, but that vast amount of have ever seen in a whale,” As you know, plastic is virtu- plastic is only what container said Museum personnel. ally indestructible, requiring a manufacturers sell off be- Some of the plastic had been thousand years to degrade. cause it is flawed. What hap- there so long that it had be- The biggest offenders pens to the unimaginable gun to calcify. According to the Ocean number of plastic bottles that Also, in March, the carcass Conservancy, 60% of plastic are not flawed and that enter of a pregnant sperm whale waste in the oceans comes our environment? with her dead fetus was from five Asian nations: Can we do anything? found in Sardinia. She had China, Indonesia, the Philip- Yes. We can recycle our 48 pounds of plastics in her pines, Vietnam, and Thai- plastics instead of throwing stomach and this happened land. them out as trash. inside the bounds of a huge Not far behind are the We can stop the manufac- marine sanctuary. United States, Brazil, Turkey, ture of single-use plastic Last June, another whale India, and several African shopping bags by opting for died in Thailand after ingest- nations. sturdy canvas bags that last ing 80 plastic bags. Worldwide, the equivalent for years. Nylon mesh bags Although Baleen whales of one garbage truck of plas- will expand to hold large have big mouths, they do not tic waste gets dumped into quantities of purchases yet chomp down on food, as do the ocean, every single min- fold down to the size of a toothed whales like Orcas. ute of every single day, all pack of cards, making them Instead, Baleen whales roam year long. easy to keep on hand. the oceans to filter in vast Is anybody doing Costco, that warehouse amounts of water containing anything? supplier of groceries, will not nutritious plankton, krill, and The European Union leads provide any kind of bag but small fish. Obviously, they a world-wide movement to people flock to its stores in also filter in the plastics that phase out single-use plastics droves. So it can be done. we toss into the ocean. It is and bolster recycling efforts, We can clean up the likely that all Baleen whales as the petrochemical industry oceans. We can save our are suffering from some de- faces a backlash and be- magnificent marine mam- gree of plastic pollution. moans its loss of revenue. mals. In the process, we Floating islands of plastic New York State and Cali- might well be saving human- trash fornia have banned single- ity. We humans have been throwing plastic waste into the ocean for a long time. It FOR EVERYONE’S gets swept into gyres, which are whirlpools of water that SAFETY, NO trap enormous quantities of waste in their currents. SPEEDING IN Five massive gyres float in THE COMMUNITY

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factory community in which vived but she thrived. Bal- About Alice her family lived, so she bought ancing an active musical ca- By Bob Huber her own home in a much nicer reer with compassionate par- There was no question neighborhood. She invited her enthood and a large helping about Alice Tatro being a parents and her two siblings to of New England thrift, she piano prodigy. move there with her, if they was able to put both boys She was introduced to the chose. They did. through college and help piano at the age of 12, and By the age of 19, Alice had them on their way to their by the time she was 14, she achieved an outstanding own successful careers. was giving piano lessons to reputation as an interpreter Throughout her entire life, neighborhood children for 25 of Chopin, so she turned her Alice’s devotion to her boys cents a lesson. attention toward a career as and her music never wa- Her reputation as a a concert pianist. vered. In the middle of her teacher grew rapidly from the But love got in the way in 87th year, her health began neighborhood to the entire the form of a young medical to deteriorate rapidly. We community. By her s16th student named Ward Huber. advised her to rest, but she birthday she had become so During an extended engage- said she was committed to proficient that she dropped ment, Ward finished his play two recitals, and she out of high school to devote medical studies, and Alice needed to prepare. We said full time to teaching and pur- applied her amazing improvi- everybody would forgive her suing advanced studies in sational skills to composition, for canceling those commit- piano and pipe organ at the adding “Composer” to her ments, but she insisted. local conservatory. already impressive resume. Alice did, in fact, play both Also, at the age of 16, she Their marriage produced recitals, and she played them became dissatisfied with the two boys, so Alice now beautifully. added “wife and mother” to She passed away two her list of accomplishments. weeks later. Life was good. Gone, but certainly not But tragedy struck early in forgotten by all the people the young family’s life. Ward whose lives she enriched, died prematurely from an especially mine. incurable illness, and Alice Happy Mothers’ Day, was left to raise two young Mom. boys under reduced circum- Your loving son, stances. She not only sur- Bob

Balto, a rescue dog before his time By Linda Monaco untested age, Balto was not I don’t know if you have well known in Alaska. Bliz- heard of the Iditarod, an an- zard conditions caused Gun- nual dog sled race from An- nar’s team to arrive late get- chorage to Nome, Alaska. It ting to the last transfer site. A is considered one of the sign of an exceptional lead toughest dog sled races. The dog, Balto was able to stay race takes place in March on course even through when Alaska is still subject to whiteout conditions and a blizzards, whiteout condi- treacherous trail. tions, and frozen tundra. The mushers at the site The competition celebrates thought that something had a dog sled run that happened happened to Gunnar and were in January 1925 to transport asleep when he and Balto ar- serum needed to combat an rived. To avoid further delays, outbreak of diphtheria in Balto and Gunnar continued, Nome. The closest supply of finishing the last leg. On Feb. serum was in Anchorage, over 2, they delivered the serum to 900 miles away. Airplanes the doctors in Nome ending were not good in blizzards and the diphtheria epidemic and below freezing temperatures. saving many lives. A ship would be too slow. One News of the emergency dog sled team could not safely and the dog sled relay had do the journey; even two reached the rest of the coun- teams didn’t have much of a try. Balto and Gunnar’s suc- chance and would take too cess spread throughout the much time. United States. New York City It was decided to move the erected a statue of Balto in serum using many dog sled Central Park near the zoo so teams in a long-distance re- everyone would learn about lay. Each team would travel his run. A book and an ani- no more than 100 miles, mated movie were based on passing the package of se- Balto’s experience. When rum to the next team at Balto died in 1933, his pre- scheduled transfer sites served body was on display along the route. in the Cleveland Museum of Balto was a Siberian husky Natural History. In 1998, and lead dog for musher Balto’s mounted body was Gunnar Kaasen’s team, exhibited for five months in which was responsible for the Anchorage Museum of the penultimate leg of the History, and was returned to trip. Because of his young, Cleveland in 1999.

Mother Goose Day

By Anne Rotholz ern methods of child raising

May first has been desig- may have diminished the use nated as Mother Goose Day. of nursery rhymes, many peo- Famous but mythical, Mother ple are having second Goose is the author of a col- thoughts on the subject. The lection of fairy tales and nurs- following powerful quote from ery rhymes. the late Albert Einstein may be Over the years, these nurs- one of the reasons. ery rhymes provided sheer fun “If you want your children to for children and also played an be intelligent read them fairy important role in their develop- tales. If you want your children ment. They introduced them to to be more intelligent read reading and literature and en- them more fairy tales. Logic hanced their innate sense of will get you from A to B. Imagi- humor. nation will get you every- While technology and mod- where.”

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May 11, 1888 - Irving Ber- Homestead Act into law, lin (Israel Isidore Baline) was which opened western gov- Bob’s Almanac born in Russia. He could nei- ernment owned land for set- By Bob Huber ther read nor write music, but tlement. After living on the he composed some of the land and cultivating it for five It’s May! It’s May, the known as Cinco de Mayo, American and Japanese most popular melodies of the years, “homesteaders” could merry month of May! Mother similar to our July 4. lives. It was a decision that 20th century. His patriotic buy up to 160 acres for $1.25 Nature puts on her spring May 5, 1961 - Astronaut will be debated for genera- song, “God Bless America,” an acre. Today, it would be finery: flowers and trees are Alan Sheppard was the first tions to come. reached the status of a na- hard to rent a parking space in bloom, not to mention pol- American to fly into space. May 10, 1869 - The Union tional anthem during World for an hour for that much len, and testosterone levels The sub orbital flight lasted Pacific and the Central Pa- War II. money. are rising in the younger gen- 15 minutes. cific railroads met at Promon- May 17, 1792 - Twenty- Better still, leave the car in eration. It’s no wonder that May 6, 1937 - The huge tory Point, Utah. With the four merchants and brokers the garage, and take a nice May first, (May Day), has German transatlantic airship, driving of a golden spike, the established the New York long walk on these beautiful been celebrated as a special Hindenburg, caught fire and East Coast and the West Stock Exchange. They met spring days to enjoy what occasion since ancient times. crashed while landing at Coast were connected by outside under a tree, and in Mother Nature has to offer. Though May 1 is the unof- Lakehurst. New Jersey. Out railroad for the first time. inclement weather they And if you should encounter ficial start of the wedding of the 97 passengers and On this same day in 1889 moved into a local coffee- a bunch of guys sitting under season, it should be noted crew on board, only 61 sur- one of the strangest riots in house. a tree, see if you can pick up that there was an important vived. The debate still rages American history occurred at May 20, 1862 - Pres. Abra- some good stock tips. wedding of a political nature as to whether the fire was the Astor Place Opera House ham Lincoln signed the which happened on May 1, started by a saboteur’s bomb in New York City. A large 1707, when traditional ene- or leaking hydrogen gas set group of people had gath- mies Scotland and England ablaze by lightening. ered to see a performance joined forces to become May 6, 1856 - Sigmund by the internationally ac- Ode to Mother Great Britain, creating West- Freud was born in Moravia. claimed English Actor, Wil- ern Europe’s most formida- Though Freud’s methods liam Charles Macready, but By Annabel Lee She is all knowing. ble monarchy. were originally dismissed by they were turned away at the Youngae Lee, of Mutual May 3, 1898 - Golda Meir his peers as inconsequential door, because they were “not 4B, sent us this poem, writ- No matter how deep the cut was born in Kiev, Russia. As or bogus, he was eventually properly dressed.” Appar- ten by her daughter, Annabel may be, one of the founders of mod- recognized as the father of ently, the stuffy Opera House Lee, when she was in junior She can always find the rem- ern Israel, she served as Is- modern psychoanalysis. management required formal high. Now she is all grown up edy. rael’s prime minister from May 8, 1884 - Harry S. attire for Macready’s per- but the tender memory still Without her my life will be a 1969 to 1974. Truman was born in Lamar, formance. The crowd didn’t persists. mess, May 4, 1494 - Christopher MO. He was the last of only take kindly to this announce- And to this I can proudly say, Columbus discovered Ja- nine presidents who didn’t ment, and a scuffle ensued. Of all the people I admire “Yes.” maica on his second voyage attend college. He was The scuffle rapidly developed It’s not an actor, singer, or a to the New World. Some say poorly prepared to assume into a full-scale riot, and squire Sometimes she may seem he took a circuitous route the presidency after Franklin troops were called in. As the But she can be all those to- crude, home after also discovering Roosevelt’s death, but he melee continued, the troops gether, But it’s for my own good. Jamaican rum. skillfully guided our country fired into the crowd to dis- All in all that person happens But even so, my mother May 5, 1862 - Mexican through perilous times. In his perse it, but as a result, 22 to be my mother. can’t be superwoman troops defeated the French “no nonsense” manner, he people were killed and 26 forever. forces of Napoleon III in the once said his decision to were injured. Later, William In many ways she is mysteri- Someday, I’m going to have battle of Puebla, thus estab- drop the atomic bombs on Charles Macready was heard ous, to be my own mother. lishing May 5 as the coun- Japan was not difficult. In the to remark on “the vulgarity of And in others, ingenious. try’s Independence Day, end, it saved thousands of American life.” But when it comes to loving,

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numb mouth so that I could asked what channel I’d like is the condition and therefore A Crowning Achievement speak once again. to watch on the TV, and ad- preparation of the receiving Once done, I waited 10 By Myra Danon justed my chair to a comfort- tooth. Another factor is the coming glop on the partly days to two weeks till the I collect crowns. I have so able position. Dr. Terrific charge for other dental ser- detoothed area he had just undeveloped crown spent many crowns that I lost (Hero is his middle name) vices based on your dentist’s created, and ordered me to time in a lab developing, count. I’ve had some of them returned, tooth in glove, regular fees. My payment close my mouth and keep it while I lived in fear that the for a long time, I’ve acquired placed it, and permanently was pretty much the same as closed until the timer dinged. hunk of stone in my mouth others gradually over the and quickly sealed it to the if I had the usual crown re- I knew the risk; moving my would dislodge, fall down my years, and I have some that waiting tooth. Wow! Perfect! pair, but I would gladly have jaw even slightly might throat choking me and nick- are only a few years old. I just The cost for the CEREC paid more for this procedure. change the dimensions of ing my vocal cords so I got my favorite one last month. procedure is between $800 In my book of values, a calm, the impression of the crown, couldn’t call for help. If only It’s just a rough guess, but I and $1700, depending upon comfortable experience gets causing it to make the wrong there was another solution… probably own more crowns several factors, one of which a high rating. impression, as I’m certain CEREC to the rescue! Also than most other people. I am I’ve done before, having known as Chairside Crowns, not from a royal family. The nothing to do with teeth. it uses CAD/CAM technology crowns are in my mouth. Now, keeping my mouth (computer aided designing/ Yes, Rossmoor has “angels” One of my older crowns shut for any length of time, computer aided manufactur- By Anne Rotholz broke recently and needed however short, is a difficult ing). When Dr. Hero said he I’m sure that most of us in this community have experi- replacement. Reluctantly and feat at best, but to do it with could replace the crown that enced unexpected help from other residents on various occa- with a shudder, I remem- Thicky Putty stuck between day, while I relaxed in the sions. I know that I have. I might be taking groceries out of my bered the entire unpleasant my uppers and lowers is un- chair, he explained the pro- car or hauling something for my little garden and someone will procedure that was neces- nerving, but my mastication cedure. offer to help. Just recently while viewing a snow bank and sary before placing either a was at risk. Keeping a stiff After he prepared the re- wondering how I could possibly get to my friends who were brand-new crown on one of upper lip -- trying to -- I ac- maining part of the tooth, he waiting in a car on the road, a gentleman stopped his car, got my molars, or replacing a quiesced, while watching the would take pictures of it us- out and helped me over the snow. After thanking him I worn, old one. My memory timer click the minutes away. ing an intra oral camera and thought to myself, “We have such helpful, kind people here.” was clear: After completing As the mortar hardened, I that I would be able to see, I would like to tell you about an “angel” in our community the initial preparation, Dr. De hoped the dentist was strong as he did, a digital 3D image who has helped many residents but who wishes to remain Sade put the cold and unwel- enough to pry it from my cold on the portable “monitor.” I anonymous. She may have knocked on your door at some did and I saw “moving” pic- point. tures and measurements of While driving back from the shore several years ago our the crown and the proximity “angel” and her husband were stopped and given a ticket that to the molar just above it. resulted in a hefty fine. They had not noticed that their inspec- Present in the images are all tion sticker had expired. Since that time, she has developed a the hills and valleys, nooks keen eye for inspection expiration dates. and facets of the crown with Because she happens to be a walker, she has spotted accompanying measure- many cars with expired inspection stickers and she has ments. He studied these im- knocked on many doors. About a year ago I asked her how ages for a few moments, and many people she had alerted. She nonchalantly replied, “At then made a few adjust- least twenty.” ments, both to the receiving Kudos to our “angel” and to the many kind, helpful people tooth in my mouth, then to who live in our community. the image on the screen. He explained that he needed to make sure there was enough Science fiction? Now Science fact! room to clear the surface of the upper molar. A few clicks By Steve Gray physically infirm inventor accomplished that, after I thought it would be inter- named Waldo F. Jones who which he excused himself esting to look at some of the created a remotely operated and headed down the hall to concepts from the past that hand. Real manipulators cre- his lab to make the new have turned into reality in the ated for the nuclear industry crown. A milling machine present and maybe even were named “Waldos” in rec- makes the exact configura- take a peek into the future ognition of Heinlein’s ideas. tion from one solid ceramic using my crystal computer Martin Cooper, director of block of material. ball. research at Motorola, cred- Needless to say, there Let’s begin with some of ited the Star Trek communi- would be no waiting except the easier fiction from our cator as the basis for the cell for the time it took to cook past that is now reality. Cap- phone. the crown, and the best news tain Kirk in Star Trek often If you remember reading of all was that I could wear it asked “Computer” for infor- Tom Swift, an inventor fea- home. It was glop-free, and mation; now we have Alexa, tured in juvenile sci-fi books, because it would fit perfectly, Hey Google, Siri and Cor- you might remember the there would be no need to tana to answer our ques- “Thomas A. Swift Electric scrape it several times on a tions. (Imagine the fight they Rifle.” We don’t have that but what seemed like a could have if they disagree we do have the TASER matchbook cover to smooth with each other.) Now that (same initials) invented by out the craggy parts. I waited we have the basic idea – physicist Jack Cover, a Tom gratefully while the hygienist shall we travel back a bit far- Swift fan. ther? Now let’s peek into the Jules Verne in “Twenty future. Will we have invisibil- Thousand Leagues Under ity cloaks, as in Harry Potter, the Sea” came up with the or shielding used by the Klin- idea, in 1870, of a submersi- gons? That is a definite ble. The first ocean subma- maybe. Camouflage has rine, called the Argonaut, reached the point where a was not built until 1898, person becomes very difficult which earned the inventor, to see. Not exactly invisible Simon Lake, a congratulatory but very close. note from Jules Verne him- Can we see human-like self. intelligence in machines in Robert Goddard, inventor the future – again a very big of the first liquid fuel rocket, maybe. Artificial Intelligence successfully launched on has come a long way and March 16, 1926, was in- has even surpassed human spired by H. G. Wells in his intelligence in some very nar- “War of the Worlds.” The row areas but sentience is a same author, in “World Set whole different picture. It Free” imagined, in 1914, the may happen. What about a use of atomic energy. Physi- Robotacalypse where we cist Leo Szilard was inspired find sentient robots pitted by that book and solved the against humanity. Yes, it is problem, in 1933, of creating possible, or impossible, de- a nuclear chain reaction. Szi- pending on who you ask but lard campaigned for the don’t worry as these ma- peaceful use of atomic en- chines, to be effective, will ergy after WW II. need much longer lasting Robert Heinlein, in 1942, batteries than we have to- wrote a short story about a (Continued on page 13)

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Sound Advice

you’re showing a net capital under special rules. Sowing Tax Seeds gain for the year, you might If you’re in one of the two for Capital Gains realize a loss, especially at the lowest ordinary income By Norman J. Politziner, CFP® end of the year. The loss can brackets of 10% and 15%, President of NJP Associates negate the gain plus up to your maximum tax rate on Most investors know all $3,000 of highly taxed ordinary long-term capital gains is about the tax reasons for income. And any leftover 0%. If you’re in higher brack- “harvesting” capital losses. losses can be carried over to ets, the news isn’t quite as But if you’re considering a use the following year. good, but in most cases long sale of assets that have On the other side of the -term gains still are taxed at gained in value, keep in mind ledger, short-term capital just 15%. And even if you’re that harvesting long-term gains from sales of securities in the top income bracket of capital gains can offer tax you’ve held for a year or less 39.6%, your maximum tax advantages as well. are taxed at ordinary income rate on long-term capital Capital gains and losses rates. But gains that qualify gains is 20%. from securities transactions, as long-term—from selling Suppose you’re a joint filer as well as other dispositions of securities you’ve held longer with taxable income of capital assets, are used to than one year—are taxed $100,000 this year. That puts offset each other. Thus, if you in the 28% bracket. Har- vest a long-term capital gain of $10,000 from a securities A new way to say “Thanks” sale, and you’ll owe tax of $1,500. That compares with By Carol De Haan near the hole would cause a tax bill of $2,800 if you re- As a group of Asian ele- the ground to collapse and alize a $10,000 gain on short phants passed through the might kill the baby elephant. -term holdings. rural countryside of India, So he began moving earth But even long-term gains their baby elephant tumbled about 15 feet farther away. count as “net investment in- into a hole in the ground. Try Gradually, he dug a channel come” (NII) and could be as they might, the mature toward the baby. Eventually subject to an additional 3.8% elephants could not rescue the little one was able to surtax. That tax applies to their little one. In their dis- scramble out, to the great joy your NII or the amount by tress, the elephants began of its elephant family and the which your modified adjusted non-stop trumpeting. It was a villagers alike. income exceeds $200,000, mighty ruckus. The elephants surrounded or $250,000 for those who Villagers heard the cries their baby and resumed their file jointly, whichever is less. and came out to see what journey over the countryside. That extra tax could reduce was wrong. They, too, could They waded through the the advantage of harvesting not get the baby elephant out nearby shallow river. On the long-term gains. of the hole. So, they sent a far side of the river, however, And if you do realize a long messenger to another village the entire troop of elephants -term gain, think twice before to ask for their backhoe. It paused and turned around to taking a loss on another took 48 hours for the slow- look back at the villagers. holding to offset that gain. moving vehicle to reach the At that point, as if on cue, Capital losses are more valu- scene of the problem. All this every single elephant raised able if they’re used to absorb while, the elephants must its enormous trunk high in highly taxed short-term have understood that the the air and held it there, un- gains. If you’ve already taken villagers were trying to help – doubtedly signaling their a loss, you may want to con- they stood by patiently. gratitude to the kind-hearted sider whether it would make The backhoe operator villagers who had saved their sense to use it by harvesting feared that starting to dig baby from certain disaster. (Continued on page 14)

century. That is a step back- Science fiction? ward compared to our iPads, Android tablets, and Win- (Continued from page 12) dows tablets. day. Countless sci-fi movies How about faster-than-light show heat ray guns. The travel, AKA Star Trek’s warp U.S. military has designed speed? It may be feasible in one that shoots microwaves, the near future, creating a non-lethal but uncomfortable, bubble in which to travel. to disperse crowds. Remem- Personally, I think we have it ber the hover bikes from Star now – just think of the time it Wars? You will be able to takes for the SUV driver be- buy one as they are currently hind you to hit his horn when in development, that will do the light turns green – defi- 45 MPH and will cost a mere nitely warp speed. $85,000. Now for some quickies – How about Dick Tracy’s Star Trek holograms of the wrist radio? We have it now, 1970s became Mariah Carey but better, yet not that many holograms in five cities in people want it. Professor X 2011. Geordi La Forge’s vi- wore a helmet designed to sor allowed him to see, and increase his telepathy. We we now have the Argus II now have the Emotiv EPOC Retinal Prosthesis System which uses brain waves to that allows sight. The holo- control several devices in- gram “Touch Screen” in Mi- cluding a mouse and key- nority Report is now a fact board. Remember Star thanks to MIT. Trek’s tricorder? The Sca- In 1997’s “Fifth Element,” nadu Scout is currently under cigarettes have large filters evaluation by the FDA. and very little tobacco. Now Finally, “Back to the Future we have vaping. (Personally, II” Marty McFly discovered I do not think this was an self-tying sneakers in 2015 improvement). (the movie came out in The Jetson family has a 1989). That became a reality robotic vacuum in 2062. The in 2016. Roomba has been around So, is it science fiction or since 2002. Star Trek had science fact? Just wait a bit. the PADD (Personal Access It may begin as fiction but Display Device) in the 22nd end up as fact.

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Three ways to reduce your skin cancer risk

By Erin Medlicott Agency’s website, sional. No blood work is con- May is National Skin Can- www.epa.gov/sunsafety. If the ducted at a screening. cer Awareness Month. Skin index is 6 or over, use sun- If you have not been cancer surgeons and derma- screen. Cover up and wear screened before, here is the tologists who promote skin sunscreen when the index is procedure. Before the cancer awareness picked high, even on gray days. screening, you’ll remove your May, because they wanted to 2. Cover Your Head. clothes and put on a medical make sure we were informed There are a few ways to exam gown. First, the doctor about how to prevent skin keep the hot sun from hitting will ask if you have anything cancer before the long sum- your head. When you are that you are particularly con- mer beach season starts. sitting by the Rossmoor pool, cerned about, like a mole, or Did you know that skin try to grab a seat at a table a red bump, or an itchy area, cancer is the most common that has a shade umbrella. If etc. Then the doctor will look form of cancer in the United you are outdoors enjoying at every part of your body, States? In fact, there are the good weather, look for including less visible places more cases of skin cancer some tree shade. Or, you like your scalp -- even the diagnosed each year than can wear a sunhat, not only soles of your feet. The entire breast cancer and prostate for shade, but to keep the screening usually takes just cancer, combined. It is so dangerous UVA and UVB 15 minutes or less. common that one in five rays from hitting your scalp. There are several places in Americans, including all Broad rim hats will do the our neighborhood that per- races, all colors and all skin trick. Also, there are compa- form skin cancer screenings. types, gets it. nies who manufacture cloth- Regular self-skin exams and Here are three tips to re- ing and hats with sun protec- a yearly examination by a duce your skin cancer risk, tion built in. dermatologist are helpful so you’ll be protected not just 3. Make an appointment tools in the prevention of skin for Memorial Day, but all for a skin cancer screening. cancer. summer long. A skin cancer screening is I wish you all good health 1. Use Sunscreen - The a visual inspection of your and have a happy and safe Right Way. skin by a medical profes- summer! When buying sunscreen creams, lotions or sprays, choose a product labeled The times, they are a-changing! “broad spectrum,” which pro- Chorus. Those of us who tects against UVA and UVB By Dierdre Thomson were privileged to enjoy his rays. Pick a sun protection I like to spend quiet time at concert can see that Kevin factor (“SPF”) of at least 30. the Freehold Mall. Part of the will be continuing to move If your skin is fair, freckled or time I just observe the peo- forward with a wondrous tal- sensitive, use SPF 50. Fol- ple going by. Other times I ent. low the directions. Don’t for- read, or I sit there and think The Rev. Robin Bacon get your ears and the back of and observe what has been Hoffmann became the sub- your neck. Check the label happening in my life, in stitute pastor until the end of for how often to reapply; if Rossmoor, and in other 2018. Some people might you are out in the sun, it is closely related ways. feel a bit down because of all usually somewhere around A year has gone by since I the changes, but God knows two hours. stepped down as Pastor of what we need. RCC has Remember -- just because the Rossmoor Community called the Rev. Robin Bacon it’s overcast or cloudy outside, Church (RCC). A lot has Hoffmann to be Pastor to the that doesn’t protect you from happened in that year. The congregation. Cecile has her the sun’s damaging ultraviolet Physical/Spiritual Exercise new position and Kevin is on rays. If you are not sure class that Kahlil Carmichael his way to an exciting future. whether to use sunscreen or and I led has ended. After a What about Kahlil and me? not, check the “UV Index” on six-month leave of absence, After a period of taking a the Environmental Protection our RCC organist, Cecile Wang, came back for a short break from the busy-ness of time before leaving for a new being a pastor, I have begun position in Princeton. to get involved again. Kahlil Kevin Gunia, who filled in and I made a good team during Cecile’s absence, is when we led the physical/ graduating from college and spiritual exercise group. Now has stepped down as accom- I am assisting Kahlil at Live panist for the Rossmoor Well Church. There is also something else going on. We know that Sound Advice RCC has been a part of the community for over 50 years, (Continued from page 13) and hopes to continue for at a short-term gain. least another 50 years. The These rules could change, Live Well congregation is if and when Congress entering its 10th year hoping passes any of the tax re- to reach, like RCC, at least forms currently being de- another 50 years. The Live bated. As possible changes Well congregation has been come into focus, we can help looking for a church building you decide whether to make of its own. They have always specific transactions you’re had to rent space in commer- contemplating this year. cial buildings. Norman J. Politziner, CFP, a resi- On Sunday, March 24, I dent of Encore, is an Investment Ad- was fortunate to be present viser Representative of Kingsview when the congregation of Asset Management. Live Well Church was in- For more information, questions, or formed that their offer of a comments, we encourage you to visit down payment to purchase our website at www.politziner.com or call us at (732) 296-9355. ©2018 the church property in Win- Advisor Products Inc. All Rights Re- dsor, N.J. was accepted. The served. little white church, less than The views and information con- a half hour away in Windsor, tained herein may have been pre- would be theirs in which to pared independently of the presenting worship and serve God. The Representative and are presented for property also includes a informational purposes only and cemetery and a manse. should not be construed as invest- Things change. Some- ment advice. This information is not intended as tax or legal advice. times we wonder why, but if Please consult with your Attorney or we take time and think about Accountant prior to acting upon any it, we find that change can be of the information contained in this good. 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This month in pictures Photos by Joe Conti and Walter Gryskiewicz

“Remember Everyone Deployed” shirt Firefighters from the District #3 Firehouse pose in their red shirts. sponsored by Firehouse District #3

Comedian Doug Karpf and singer Jerry Spathis entertained at the Italian-American Club Comedy Night.

Emerald Society sponsored the St. Patrick’s mass. From left are Claire Kelly, Lucille Conti, Fr Lance McGrath, Joan Carragher, Mary Leone, Dan Jolly.

Another musical couple also featured at the I-A entertainment.

Hadassah and Alec Aylet in costume Congratulations to Frank and Melissa (Vacariello) Barnard, E&R with Norman Perkus in the back at the Guess who at the Purim Celebration??? Manager, on their wedding. Purim Celebration. Photo by Steve Grey Photo by Steve Grey

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banks of the Arkansas River Toad suck daze in Conway. Musings and Memories My own introduction to “toad By Bob Huber By Betty Emmons gathered in Conway, ARK., suckers” came in the early We have reached May, the on the banks of the Arkansas 1960s when I engaged the fifth month of the year, when Porches River, to attend this festival, popular artist, musician, com- Cod developments where pat- nature bursts into bloom. It is the middle of summer spawned from an old folk tale poser, poet and author, Mason ios took the place of porches This also applies to human as I write this and my memory about people in those parts Williams, to host and narrate a and people gathered there to nature, as human activity has taken me to think on my who used to suck on toads. TV documentary I was work- sit around and just to talk, appears to reach a fevered porches and the important No one actually sucks on ing on. We were meeting at have a drink or enjoy a barbe- pitch. People who keep track past they played in our lives toads at Toad Suck Daze, or his home in Los Angeles to go que. Not the gracious gather- of such things tell us that over the years. anyplace else, for that mat- over the script. During a break ings of the past, informal and there are more than 500 na- Remember the stoops of ter. The event is more like a in the proceeding, he picked very much enjoyed, as a new tionally recognized events long ago when people would way of life. county fair with all sorts of up his guitar and began to play and commemorations sched- gather on the steps in early But, be that as it may, I real- activities, especially great and sing the strangest and uled this month. Your Ross- evening for a breath of fresh ize I haven’t told you of my Blue Grass music concerts, most delightful little ditty I had moor News Editorial Board air and news of the neighbor- favorite porch memory. The but behind every folk tale, ever heard. He called it “How diligently scans this list for hood? Usually this was part of memory of my mother’s home there is usually a kernel of ‘Bout them Toad Suckers.” He items that may be of special the apartment dweller’s life. which had a screened-in, wrap truth. asked me how I liked it, and I interest to our readers. One Since I never lived in an apart- -around porch. It had wicker The Colorado River toad told him I thought it was great, particular item caught my ment, I never experienced the furniture and lovely potted (Bufo Marinas Secretes) is a but would it play to the sophis- eye as I surveyed the list: comradery of ethnic or mixed plants. Dark green awnings large greenish bumpy crea- ticated Broadway crowd? It Toad Suck Daze, the first neighborhoods. But from the offered shade and framed the ture that secretes a powerful surely did when it was re- weekend in May. little I know about the people picture of a very gentle way of hallucinogen from the glands leased a short time later into Since 1982, people from who live there, they had a life. This was my Oma’s house that cover its body. Some- the mainstream of pop music all over the country have unique life style where families and I now realize I was privi- time in the dim past, certain on “Saturday Night Live.” Ma- gathered to discuss issues, leged to enjoy this wonderful native tribes discovered they son Williams had another hit celebrate whatever, and come porch while growing up. I didn’t could take a real trip by on his hands to go along with together in times of need. know it at the time but I do WARNING merely licking the toad. Even “A Classical Gas,” a song Bonds were made that still now. I see all the McMansions some wild and domesticated which already topped the Attention, exist. Stories are still being being built, and I wonder is animals followed the prac- charts among both pop and tice. One lady who lived in passed down from generation BIG really better? Runners, Bike classical music fans. How fortunate I have been toad country reported that to generation. Now that the world has to see these changes and to Riders and her dog, Bruce, often came Next, I think about the house been introduced to toad reflect on the porches of the waddling home, totally where I was raised. It had a Pedestrians sucking, a word of caution is past. So, to sum it up, let me stoned, after a toad licking friendly front porch where fam- required. To the best of my say, stoops, porches, patios, expedition. The term “Toad ily and friends would gather to Be sure to wear knowledge, there are no or grand entrances without a talk about everything or simply reflective gear when Suckers” apparently once “suckable” toads in or around porch all say the same thing: sit and watch the locals pass out in the community referred to the drunken boat- Rossmoor, and experimenta- WELCOME! by. Now, in my mind’s eye, I men who hung around the tion could be deadly. Many Porches are an unusual at night. can still see that porch with the species of toads secrete a subject, I admit, but I hope that green and white striped awn- chemical that is highly toxic. you have enjoyed this piece ings, offering a quiet respite to Leave toad sucking to the and that it has brought back those who come to sit and folks in Conway, Mason Wil- some memories of your own, relax for a little while. liams, and Bruce. because there really is joy in Then came the time of Cape remembering. Tourette Syndrome – some basic facts By Linda Bozowski TS is frequently noted in child- and may require additional Tics – irregular sounds, hood, often between the ages monitoring and support. eye blinking, small muscle of three to nine years. Symp- Diagnosing Tourette Syn- spasms. These repetitive in- toms are often at their worst drome is not an easy task, voluntary physical manifesta- during the teenage years and since there are no blood tests tions may be evidence of a then may diminish, although or lab studies that clinically neurological disorder known many patients have symptoms define the disorder. Ultrasound as Tourette Syndrome. The throughout their lives. or magnetic imaging may be disorder was identified and Symptoms can be simple or performed to rule out other named for Dr. George de la complex. Sudden brief repeti- disorders or diseases but tic Tourette of France in 1885. tive movements may include symptomology of at least a Because the symptoms may eye blinking, facial move- year is generally regarded as be mild, Tourette Syndrome ments, shoulder shrugging or the standard in narrowing (TS) is often not diagnosed in jerking. Repetitive throat- down the illness. Adults who its early stages. May marks clearing, grunting and sniffing were previously undiagnosed the beginning of Tourette Syn- may occur for no discernible may exhibit symptoms, since drome Awareness Month, a reason like allergies. Among the disorder doesn’t necessar- disorder that receives little at- the more complex tic symp- ily terminate at adulthood. tention but which can be dis- toms are combinations of the There are no specific treat- ruptive to the lives of those simpler tics, but may also in- ments for Tourette symptoms who have it. clude more actively physical because as a rule, the tic More often a disorder movements including hopping symptoms do not cause physi- among males, with a four to and jumping. Some patients cal impairment. In patients one ratio of males to females, experience loud vocalizations whose daily functioning is af- or repetitive sounds or swear- fected by Tourette symptoms, ing. Tics may be more fre- some medications typically quent when the patient is ex- used to treat psychotic and cited or anxious. Sadly, these non-psychotic disorders may tics are not controllable by the be used to relieve symptoms. patient. Side effects are of concern There is no known cause for and medications must be Tourette Syndrome. Research closely monitored. suggests that malfunctioning Currently, genetic and neu- neurotransmitters within the ropathology studies are under- brain may be among the way since Tourette Syndrome causes, but more study is affects children most fre- needed to clearly identify the quently. Concern about over- source of the malfunction. medicating patients with Some patients with Tourette ADHD or tics is helping to Syndrome have other neuro- move research forward, and behavioral problems, including additional efforts are being inattention, diminished impulse made to ensure that children control, hyperactivity, prob- receive appropriate placement lems with school subjects and so they may succeed in their generalized anxiety. While the educational efforts. Tourette symptoms in many Additional information is avail- young patients lessen as they able through the Tourette Asso- move toward adulthood, some ciation of America and the Child of the other conditions persist Neurology Foundation.

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Letters to the editor Looking for a few good people Where are the trees? The Computer Club needs a few people willing to com- By Christina Smith, Resident I’m sure there’s a good mit two hours per week acting as a monitor in our Lab. No Services Manager reason for cutting down experience necessary, as we give you training, if needed. some of the trees in Ross- Christina Huang, 769 Are you willing to meet new people and help your moor, but I feel they’re going Rossmoor Drive, formerly of Plainfield, N.J. neighbors? Are you able to share your skills and learn new way beyond the laws of mod- East Windsor, N.J. ones? Do you want to be part of the best computer club in Howard and Thomas Pa- eration. Part of Rossmoor’s all the senior villages? All it takes is a little commitment. Rose Ann Caggiano, 104B rusa, 58N Fairfield Lane, for- attractiveness and charm is Come to our next general meeting on April 15 at 9:30 Glenwood Lane, formerly of merly of E. Brunswick, N.J. the community’s beautiful a.m. and talk to us. Staten Island, N.Y. Helene Manley, 279B Mil- trees. I’m afraid I’ll go out Murray Greenberg, 21B ford Lane, formerly of Mata- one day and see a red ribbon Bradford Lane, formerly of wan, N.J. around my house and car! Somerset, N.J. John Del Masto Candy Bredt, 120N Ross- Providence Way Robert and Melissa Cron, moor Drive, formerly of North 259N Old Nassau Road, for- Brunswick, N.J. For Dan Jolly, merly of Edison, N.J. Thank you so much for the William and Denise hot water in the Clubhouse. John Tucker, 79A Amherst Searight, 653N Yorktowne You are a man of your word. Lane, formerly of North Lane, Browns Mills, N.J. Rene Cook

CULINARY CORNER By Sidna Mitchell

Try a Little Tea out books on the habitat and poor folks, primarily in Georgia the foods for Crackers. Al- and Florida.) Cake though the Crackers were in In a cookbook titled In doing research for my Spanish Florida and the U.S. “Cooking Then and Now” Colonial Cooking presenta- territory about a century later, from nearby Historic Spanish tions, I came across some their accommodations and Point, first inhabited by Na- history of Florida Cracker food were much like that of our tive Americans, I found reci- cooking that was similar. early settlers. (Crackers is now pes that I’m not about to try: While in Florida, I checked often a derogatory term for raccoon with red wine, and roast possum. Several reci- pes, however, contributed by Lime Tea Cake Culinary members of the Gulf Coast corner Heritage Association, did 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ tablespoons grated lime sound intriguing. 1½ teaspoon baking rind (about two limes) Since our croquet club was powder 2 large eggs hosting a National Associa- 6 tablespoons butter, room 2/3 cup milk tion Croquet Tournament temperature 2/3 cup chopped and I was helping with hospi- 1 cup sugar walnuts tality, I decided to try a pep- per cookies recipe that sounded easy. Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. was simple enough but the Stir flour and baking powder together. results had to be thrown out. In another bowl, beat the butter, sugar and lime rind. The recipe called for two ta- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until blended. blespoons of freshly ground Stir in flour mixture, in three additions, alternately with pepper. I like spicy foods but milk, just until dry ingredients are moistened. these cookies were inedible Stir in nuts and mix well. and I only used one table- Pour into four small greased bread pans and bake for spoon of freshly ground pep- approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out per instead of the called-for clean. two tablespoons. There must Serve warm with butter or at room temperature. Deli- have been a misprint -- per- cious. haps two teaspoons not two NOTE: The original recipe said this made one loaf; but tablespoons of pepper. for us old folks, I made the four little loaves. I forgot that recipe but I did I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. make lime tea cakes, actu- ally bread, with success.

Monroe Township Ranked Among Safest Cities in America by 2019 SafeWise Report Safest in Middlesex ment is top notch and their force earlier this month and County, Fourth in New creative initiatives toward we will continue to evaluate Jersey and 12th in Country safety and community en- our human resources to Monroe Township on gagement are unparal- ensure our police depart- April 5 announced its top leled.” ment has the staffing and ranking in the 100 Safest The Monroe Township other resources needed to Cities in America 2019 Re- Police Department recently be successful.” port by SafeWise, a leading announced a voluntary se- The ranking is based on resource for home safety curity camera registry analysis of FBI crime report and security. where businesses and resi- statistics and population According to the report, dents provide access to data for 2017, the most re- Monroe Township ranked their outdoor surveillance cent year for which data 12th safest city in America, footage that could aid police was available. fourth safest city in the investigations and expedite Review the full report at state and the top safest city consequences for offenders http://www.safewise.com/ in Middlesex County. while deterring future unlaw- safest-cities-america/. “There’s nothing more ful activity. Those with secu- important than the safety of rity systems are encouraged all of our residents, busi- to join the registry and are IMPORTANT NOTICE nesses and visitors to Mon- invited to contact the MTPD SAVE THE Motorists must obey the rules of the road while driving roe Township. We are com- at 732-521-0222. within the Community including, but not limited to, mitted to keeping crime “This ranking is a testa- DATE! observing the posted speed limits, No U-Turn, Yield, and rates very low – zero is our ment to the men and Game Day One Way signs; stopping for ultimate goal - and continue women who patrol the pedestrians; making a full stop at May 23, 11:30 a.m. to allocate the appropriate streets of Monroe day and all stop signs; and exercising 4 p.m. resources toward that mis- night, as well as their su- extreme caution Sponsored by the sion,” said Mayor Gerald W. pervisors and commanding when entering RCAI streets Rossmoor Jewish Tamburro. “I think all would officers,” Mayor Tamburro from lanes or other areas Congregation agree that the Monroe said. “We welcomed three without stop signs. Township Police Depart- new officers to the police

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Clubs and Organizations

Italian American Club News Cellist Evan Drachman and Pianist Wan-Chi Su to perform at By Tony Cardello bet their favorites and cheer the Meeting House on Friday, May 3 The variety show that was with great enthusiasm as By Faith Knabe to perform as soloist with the presented on April 13 was a they head to the finish line. St. Petersburg Symphony great success. The come- The next regular member- under Maestro Rostropovich. dian and singers who per- ship meeting will be on In 1999, Drachman re- formed were terrific and the Wednesday evening May 15 corded his first CD, “A Frog setting brought us back to at 7:30 p.m. Please note the He Went a Courting,” with the days of The Copaca- change of time from the pre- pianist Richard Dowling. The bana. It was a true nightclub vious meetings. Baltimore Sun’s Steven experience. Bingo will be played on Wigler wrote of the re- The month of May brings Friday evening, May 24, at cording: “Drachman pos- the club to our most popular 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. sesses in abundance two social event of the year, The Please note the change in qualities for which his grand- Rossmoor Downs. It will be days from Thursday to Friday father was revered: the abil- held on Saturday evening, evening. ity to make the cello imitate May 11, in the Ballroom Donations of $200 each the human singing voice and, starting at 6 p.m. at which were made to The Stephen even more important, the time the horses will leave the Siller Foundation and The ability to tell a story.” Follow- Pianist Wan-Chi Su barn and head to the starting American Parkinson’s Dis- ing this success, Drachman gate. There the crowd will ease Association. and Dowling released two Cellist Evan Drachman toured the eastern United more recordings titled, States, presenting multiple “Infinity” in 2004 and Cellist Evan Drachman, concerts in Florida, Mary- “Romance and Revelation” in Founder and Artistic Director land, Massachusetts, New 2007. In 2012 Evan Drach- of The Piatigorsky Founda- York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, man released “Full Circle” tion, has combined musical and Virginia. This has in- with pianist Victor Santiago talent with artistic vision to cluded the Harbor Front con- Asuncion. Their latest re- create a rich and varied ca- cert series, Encore concert cording should be available reer. Drachman spends series, Youngstown State by the end of 2017. much of his time performing University, Loyola University, This season, Drachman recitals, concerti and cham- Old Town Hall, the Odean will be performing works by ber music in the United Chamber Music series, the Bach, Beethoven, Schu- States and abroad. As Artis- Barns of Rose Hill, and a mann, Chopin and Grieg. His tic Director of The Piatigor- host of other notable venues. travel schedule will include sky Foundation, he has be- Additionally, she is sought tours of Washington, Louisi- come one of this country’s after for collaborations with ana, Texas, Florida, North most respected authorities venerated musicians, which Carolina and Montana. on the presentation of live have included members of Evan Drachman currently classical music to diverse the Baltimore Symphony Or- lives in Maryland with his audiences. The Foundation’s chestra, Michael Kannen, wife Joan and their two sons, mission is to make live clas- Joe Burgstaller, Seth Knopp, Eli and Oliver. sical music a part of the fab- and others. Steeped in a Internationally acclaimed ric of everyday life for under- broad array of styles, Ms. Su pianist Wan-Chi Su has per- served communities through- also collaborates regularly Email your news to: formed as a soloist and out the United States. The with the dance department at chamber musician in Asia, organization is named for the Peabody Institute (both [email protected] Europe, and throughout the Drachman’s grandfather, performing and arranging United States. She has per- cellist Gregor Piatigorsky. music), accompanies dozens formed at major venues in- Drachman received his of instrumental and vocal cluding Weill Recital Hall at BMA from The Curtis Insti- recitals each year, and has Carnegie Hall, Salle Cortot in tute of Music in 1988. His served as music director for Paris, and Taiwan National teachers have included Luis the Episcopal Church of the Concert Hall. Recently, Su Garcia-Renart, Orlando Cole, Holy Covenant since 2013. served as a guest artist with Laurence Lesser, William Decorated with numerous Symphony in C, in New Jer- Pleeth and Stephen Kates. In awards, Su won first prize in sey, for their Virtuosi series, 1994, Drachman performed the Taiwan Cultural Cup Invi- and presented a solo recital with the Odessa Philhar- tational Piano Competition. for the prestigious Sunday at monic in Odessa and Kiev. In On the collegiate level, she Three series in Maryland. In 1997, at the invitation of won first prize in the Taiwan duo with cellist Ismar Go- Mstislav Rostropovich, National Student Music Com- mes, Su has extensively Drachman traveled to Russia petition in Piano. She has also been a semi-finalist in the San Jose International Piano Competition, the Art of Duo Competition, and the Liszt-Garrison Duo Competi- tion, and a finalist in the Har- rison L. Winter Piano Con- certo Competition. Further, she has been invited to nu- merous international music festivals, including the Taos School of Music, the Beetho- ven Institute, both the Icicle Creek Piano Festival and the Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival, the NTSO Interna- tional Piano Program in Tai- wan, and the Paris Piano Program in France. As a dedicated educator, Su currently serves on the piano faculty of the Park School of Baltimore, provides lessons through Artist Music, and maintains a small private studio. She also teaches for the Ohr Chadash Academy and is guest instructor for various programs. Born in Kaohsiung, Tai- wan, Ms. Su began piano (Continued on page 19)

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Players Pastimes

By Sue Archambault The Players “Just Music” show, took place on Thurs- television program written day, April 25 and Friday, and produced by our own April 26. The program fea- Bob Huber. The program is tured the Players performing a historical review of Amer- a variety of songs as solos, ica in the years prior to the duets, and group numbers. Revolutionary War. Actor The audience seemed to Brock Peters, best known enjoy the show and the re- for his film role in “To Kill a freshments that followed. Mockingbird” and his star- PLEASE NOTE: Due to ring parts in both the stage the Memorial Day holiday, and film versions of “Porgy The Players monthly meet- and Bess,” narrates the Players celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in costume with an open mic party. ing will not take place on film. Bob will introduce the the last Monday of the program. The meeting will month in May. Instead, the take place at 7 p.m. in The “Just for the Fun of It,” come and sing along with the Chorus, meeting will take place the Gallery. All are welcome. It Sunday, May 19 week before on Monday, should prove to be a most May 20. The audience will illuminating and enjoyable By Alyce Owens Rossmoor Chorus last May. family did that? be treated to a DVD of a time for everyone. If you were there last year, “It was such a great success, The nostalgia of music we don’t have to tell you we’re doing it again and from the past warms our what a great time was had by hope that even more people hearts like nothing else. Per- Dance Club hosts a Fifties Hop all at the first Spring Sing- will come and join us to haps the strains of “Moon share happy memories of By Judy Perkus welcome. Along sponsored by the River” will trigger a happy times gone by and songs Join the Dance Club for a Please send your reserva- memory of a special moment remembered,” said Janet Fifties Hop on Saturday April tion check made out to the in time when Andy Williams Wilson, director of the Cho- 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ball- Rossmoor Dance Club ($14 Music Association set the stage for romance. rus. Come take a walk down Maybe it was the band play- room. We’ll give a prize for a person for paid-up mem- (Continued from page 18) memory lane with us as we the best fifties costume. Mu- bers; $16 a person for non- lessons at age four. She ing “I’m in the Mood for Love” remember and sing together sic by Carmine who plays all members) to Armen DeVivo earned a bachelor’s degree at your senior prom. Or the the songs we fell in love to. kinds of dance music. We at 449B Roxbury Lane by in piano, minoring in French many wonderful songs from Maybe we’ll even sing an old will have hot dogs with the May 15. horn, at the National Kaohsi- Broadway like “Climb Every favorite like “Let Me Call You trimmings, soda, coffee, tea, Annual Membership is $7.50 ung Normal University in Tai- Mountain” or “Oh, What A Sweetheart” that you learned and cake (sugar-free avail- per person, $15 per couple. wan, followed by a Master of Beautiful Morning” that will as a kid when your family able). All Rossmoorites, sin- Call Armen at 609-655-2175 Music and a Graduate Per- remind you of special friends gathered around the piano gles as well as couples, are for more information. formance Diploma at the and days gone by. These on Sunday afternoons. Or Peabody Conservatory, fond memories make us feel was I the only one whose studying with Seth Knopp. (Continued on page 20) She is currently a doctoral candidate at Peabody, under the tutelage of Benjamin Pasternack, and has had masterclasses with Leon Fleisher, Richard Goode, Gil Kalish, Jane Coop, and Xak Bjerkan. She has received the institute’s Clara Ascher- feld Award in Accompanying twice, the Ranney Prize in Chamber Music, the Gutman Memorial Prize in Piano, and several named scholarships.

Ann Azzinaro, former head of the Dance Club, celebrated her 92nd birthday at the dance on March 30. Photo by Bob Danehy

ROSSMOOR DANCE CLUB May 25 Dance RESERVATION DEADLINE: MAY 15 Name: ______

Phone: ______

Address: ______PAID-UP Member(s): @$14 = $______

Non-member(s): @$16 = $______

2019 ANNUAL DUES: $7.50 PER PERSON, $15 PER COUPLE Membership Dues: $______

TOTAL: $______

Please send check made out to the Rossmoor Dance Club to: Armen DeVivo at 449B Roxbury Lane. 609-655-2175 or leave in an envelope in the Dance Club folder in the E & R Office

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The Rossmoor Chorus Chorus for this October’s musical (except for a summer hiatus “What’s Up?” which he is in July and August) and are (Continued from page 19) also directing. open to all residents. The good, and we should conjure Here’s an invitation for you ability to read music is not them up more often. from Chorus Director Janet: necessary, just the love of it. That’s just what we hope “We’re a group of people For those who would like to to do when you become part who just enjoy music, and learn more about reading of the “Just for the Fun of It!” each other. Though the music, workshops are given Sing-Along at 2 p.m. on Sun- Rossmoor Chorus sings for chorus members. day, May 19, being held this once a month at the Commu- So, whether you’d like to year in the Clubhouse Ball- nity Church service, we are a join us in singing, or prefer room. Grab a friend or two chorus for all of Rossmoor, just to be a listener, we invite and come sing the songs we and beyond. Recently we you to come and bring a grew up with. Everyone re- had delightful experiences friend to this Sing-Along on members the words to Dean performing at Monroe Vil- May 19 at 2 p.m. -- “Just for Martin’s “Everybody Loves lage, the Merwick Care and the Fun of It!” And if you en- Somebody Sometime,” or Rehabilitation Center, and joy it, the Chorus will be “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” We The Elms of Cranbury. happy to accept your dona- promise you’ll have fun spend- Chorus rehearsals are held tion of $5 or whatever you ing the afternoon with other at the Meeting House each wish to contribute to help people who enjoy singing, too. Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. support the group. And afterward you’ll have the opportunity to get to know indi- vidual members of the Ross- Come and hear local high school’s moor Chorus at a Meet and percussion ensemble Greet, with light refreshments By Diane England hear at this concert. So why and congenial conversation. Are you scratching your not just plan to attend and At the piano and leading head wondering what instru- allow yourself to experience the Sing-Along will be Janet ments you can expect to a new kind of musical treat? Wilson, the director of the hear if you attend this con- When we speak of a per- Rossmoor Chorus, which is cert sponsored by the cussion instrument, we’re sponsoring this event. Both Women’s Guild on Tuesday talking about any instrument Janet and husband, Jim, are night, May 21, at 7 p.m. in that makes a sound when it also active members of the Meeting House? Every- is hit, shaken, or scraped. Rossmoor Players -- Janet one is welcome to attend this Also, think of these as the as Music Director, singer and free-of-charge concert. I’ll instruments that keep the piano accompanist, and Jim share some of them in the rhythm or make special singing and playing key roles next paragraph, but even sounds—often adding excite- in recent years in the won- after I name them, you’ll ment to the piece being derful productions, and now probably still have no idea as played. For example, the writing the script and music to the music you’re likely to bass drum is a percussion instrument typically used to accent strong points in the music; often, you’ll hear it combined with the crash of a cymbal, another percussion instrument which adds fur- ther color to the perform- ance. In addition to these percussion instruments, there are others that are tuned and sound different notes such as the piano, xy- lophone, marimba, vibra- phone, glockenspiel, and keyboard. When you attend this con- cert, you’ll want to watch and see if, during the course of one musical piece, any stu- dents play different instru- ments. See, so often percus- sionists do. What are exam- ples of additional instruments they might play other than those already mentioned? Perhaps Kettle drums— which can be different sizes and tuned to different pitches (including during the course of a performance). Still oth- ers are the triangle, the (Continued on page 22)

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Emerald Society’s spring activities Computer Club Meeting May 20 By Joan Avery wonderful lunch By Steve Gray Fire escape planning Dan Jolly arranged another and show. This The Computer Club is very Tips for smokers trip to the Sights and Sounds is always a happy to have Chief Admin- Electrical and heating safety Christmas Show with dinner popular event. istrator Peter J. Gasiorowski Kitchen fire safety at Good and Plenty in Lan- D a n a n - of Fire District #3 talk to us What to do if there is a fire caster, Pa. on Dec. 10. Eve- nounced that the about fire safety for seniors. This will be followed by a ryone signed up early in or- Catholic Society We are proud to offer this question and answer period. der to secure the trip. The Mass, which program in the interest of The meeting will be on Mon- cost is $115. Very festive. was hosted by public safety and hope that it day, May 20, at 10 a.m. in Gary Morten entertained the Emerald will be well attended. There the Gallery. Coffee, cake, the members of the Emerald Society, was will be a short DVD presenta- and good conversation be- Society in April. A represen- attended by 105 tion covering: gins at 9:30 a.m. Hope to tative from the Make-a-Wish people, which Smoke alarms see you there. Foundation will give a pres- w a s o u t - entation at the May meeting. standing. Billy Phillips will be the enter- The Emerald Democratic Club News tainer in June. Society voted to In July, a representative give $200 to the lent content in programs from the Monroe Township By Catherine Hunt American Can- Greetings from Ross- throughout the year. High- Police Department will be cer Society. moor’s Democratic Club. lights included our June Ice here to discuss fraud. There See you at the Please be invited to our 2019 Cream Social featuring An- will be a trip to the Crystal meeting on May Dan Jolly and members of the Emerald opening meeting on Monday, drea Miller, a dynamic Point Yacht Club in Point 22. Society celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at May 13, at 7 p.m. Now that speaker from Social Security Pleasant on June 19 for a Doolan’s Shore Club. freezing weather is over and Works. We learned that So- people are returning from cial Security funds are kept Discover our township’s past at Women’s Guild meeting their winter residences, we in a Federal Trust, which pro- are looking forward to greet- tects our hard-earned bene- ing friends and newcomers in fits from being used for any- By Diane England article about it in this edition of again, you can expect to en- the Gallery Room and wel- thing but our earned benefit Some 114 men set off from the Rossmoor News. joy the same tasty hot buffet coming everyone home payments. Freeholder Shanti the Jamesburg-Monroe- The Guild’s leadership from Twin Oaks Catering again. Narra illuminated the detailed Helmetta area to serve in hopes to see you at all three which members continue to The Democratic Club legal work, which culminated World War I. Fifteen of them of these events. But in case rave about. Also, you’ll be would like to thank everyone in the Middlesex County Pol- never returned. The war itself we don’t, let us thank you glad to know the ticket price who participated in making icy regarding interaction with ended on Nov. 11, 1918, and now for your support of Guild will once again be $15. 2018 a great year for the Homeland Security. We also American Legion Star Post events this year. And cer- Please be prepared to pay club. We participated in ac- enjoyed social events such 127 in Jamesburg was tainly, we hope to see you in by check. tivities that contributed to the as the Summer Potluck, Fall granted its charter approxi- September when we kick off Let me also remind you that Blue Wave, and heard excel- (Continued on page 22) mately 10 months later. (The the Women’s Guild will be our 2019-2020 year on Sep- American Legion had been holding a very special free tember 19, at 1:30 p.m. in founded earlier that year.) concert this month on Tues- the Ballroom with what we You’ll meet its current com- day, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the anticipate will be another mander on May 16, at 1:30 Meeting House. The Monroe entertaining fashion show. p.m. in the Ballroom when Township High School Per- Meanwhile, watch for your Allan E. Brown will speak cussion Ensemble will per- membership renewal card about the history of James- form. You can read a separate this summer. burg and Monroe. Because Commander Brown will be speaking shortly before Memorial Day, in the course of his talk he’ll Coming spring concerts definitely discuss the still Friday, May 3: Evan Drachman-cello. Evan rather new memorial at Vet- Drachman is the Founder and Artistic Director of erans Park, located at the the Piatigorsky Foundation, named for his intersection of Lincoln, East Railroad, and Stockton Ave- grandfather, the great cellist Gregor Piatigorsky. nues. If you’ve been there, you know there are 350 Friday, June 21: Darryl Kubian and N.J. names of both living and de- Symphony Orchestra Members. Kubian, a ceased individuals inscribed member of the First Violin section, will perform in the monument’s five slabs of granite from Vermont. Ac- with several other talented musicians from the tually, the names of men and top-rated NJSO. women who served in World War II fill three and a half of those slabs. But then, over 10 percent of the Jamesburg population participated in that war. The remaining names belong to individuals who served in Korea, Viet- nam, the Cold War, and the War on Terror. Are you wondering why there are not names for those who served in World War I? Well, that’s because a World War I memorial has been in this same park since 1920. By the way, since Commander Brown will ad- dress Veterans Park during his presentation, we invite those who have served in the armed forces to join us if they wish. This will be the final regu- lar meeting of the Guild’s 2018-2019 year, thus, at this meeting the Board for the 2019-2020 year will be in- stalled. Also, if you have not yet purchased a ticket for the Scholarship Luncheon on Thursday, June 6, at noon in the Ballroom, you’ll want to do so at this meeting. Once

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Come one, come all, join the fun Religious Organizations By Adrienne Brotman The Jewish Congregation will be sponsoring a Lag B’Omer Game Day on Thursday, May 23, 11:30- a.m. to 4 p.m. in the “I Can Only Imagine,” a Ballroom. Catholic Society News film starring Dennis Quaid You may ask yourself what is Lag B’Omer? Between Pass- By Lucille Conti rist as a community here in and Trace Adkins will be over and the Jewish holiday of Shavuot Jews count the 49 Holy Mass and the Litany Rossmoor. shown in the Gallery on Fri- days between these two holidays. They are considered days of the Blessed Virgin will be  The Prayer Shawl Ministry day, May 24, at 2 p.m. This of mourning in, remembrance of the 24,000 disciples of Rabbi celebrated on Thursday, will gather on Thursday, film is the true story behind Akiva, a great scholar, who died in a plague between Pass- May 9, at 1:30 p.m. in the May 9 and 23 in the Craft “Mercy Me’s” beloved hit over and Shavuot. On the 33rd day, Lag B’Omer, it is said the Meeting House. (Note the Room. song, which illustrates the plague came to an end and thus the mourning period ended. new time.)  The Chaplet will be recited power of forgiveness and Lunch will be served. A sandwich choice of either egg Father Charles O’Connor, on Tuesday, May 21 at 3 God’s love. All are welcome. salad, tuna salad, or grilled vegetables, will be offered along Pastor of St. Cecilia’s Parish p.m. in the Dogwood Refreshments will follow. with a beverage, fruit, and dessert. Mah Jongg, Banana- will be the celebrant and Ms. Room. grams, Bridge, Canasta, etc., will be played. If you choose, Carol Baldessari will be the  Our next Council meeting you can color or knit or crochet or just come and socialize. A cantor/guitarist. Your pres- will be on Tuesday, May 7, silent auction is also planned with a portion of the proceeds to ence is important to us, as at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeting Democratic Club be donated to Make-A-Wish-NJ. we will celebrate the Eucha- House parlor. Come one, come all and join the fun. All welcome - ladies (Continued from page 21) and gents. Reservation deadline is May 9. The cost is $18 per Bagel Rally, and the Holiday person. Reservation forms can be found near the E&R office Shopping Spree fund raiser. and should be mailed to Janet Goodstein, 338N Narragansett On our May agenda, we will Lane. For more information please contact Janet at 609-395- announce the results of our 1015. election of officers and the Sabbath Services will be held on Friday, May 10 and Fri- schedule of club meeting day, May 24. The Torah Reader on May 10 will be Jeff Albom dates and events. Following and the Lay Reader will be Janet Goodstein. On May 24, the our program, we will adjourn Torah Reader will be Bob Kolker, and the Lay Reader will be to light refreshments and Jeff Albom. Services are in the Meeting House and start time to chat, reconnect, and promptly at 7:15 p.m. The Congregation will sponsor the share perspectives and Onegs. All are welcome. views. All members are urged to attend the Annual Meeting on As always, we welcome May 15 at 1 p.m. in the Gallery to vote for the new slate of residents to become mem- officers. Refreshments will be served. bers of our Democratic If you would like more information about the Congregation, Club. Dues are $15 per please contact Karen Seiden, membership chairperson. year. Contact our Secre- tary, Catherine Hunt, at Fr. Lance McGrath celebrated Holy Mass for the Catholic 609-409-8626 to learn Society’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. more about Club member- May 23 Game Day ship and to receive the Reservation Deadline: May 9 2019 brochure complete Sandwich choices: with event dates, plus Egg salad, Grilled Vegetables, Tuna salad more. Our Membership Name(s), phone # and sandwich choice Chair, Rosa B. Harris, will 1.______be present at the May meeting to answer your ______questions. Be sure to look for us on Facebook and join 2.______our group, The Democratic ______Club, and watch Channel 26 for all upcoming meeting 3.______announcements. ______

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$18 per person (Checks Only) Please submit one check per table or enclose all checks in one envelope. Send your reservation form and check(s) made payable to the Rossmoor Jewish Congregation to Janet Good- stein, 338N Narragansett Lane, Monroe Township, NJ 08831. For more information; call Janet at 609-395-1015.

Ensemble township’s youth. By the way, the Women’s Guild is offering (Continued from page 20) a scholarship this year to a snare drum, maracas, the college-bound senior intending tambourine, a gong, casta- to study music. Frankly, that’s nets, chimes, or a celesta. why we offer this concert. Doesn’t this sound like it Please, come out and support should be an interesting con- these young people. Perhaps cert? And what an opportunity this way they’ll agree to come this is to meet some of our back next year.

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SPORTS Croquet Club begins season 30

By John N. Craven Grace Gambino. Opening day, Sept. 13. Wrapping up The Croquet Club members day play followed at 2 p.m. the season is “in costume” would like to express its sin- on the court adjacent to the Halloween Play on Oct. 31. cere condolences to the family Clubhouse. The Club welcomes all of Lucy Poulin, a charter mem- Season 30 promises to be residents. Anyone seeking a ber of our club, who passed fun-filled for the club mem- form of light exercise, the away earlier this year. Lucy bers. Every Friday from May enjoyment of the outdoors, was a mainstay of the club 3 to Oct. 25, there is Golf an opportunity to mingle with and beloved by all who knew Croquet, followed by friends and neighbors and to her. She will be missed. “Attitude Adjustment” be- learn a simple yet challeng- Season 30 opened with a tween 5 and 8 p.m. The an- ing game on a professional members’ meeting in the nual Golf Croquet match with level playing court, should Gallery at noon on April 27, Meadow Lakes is scheduled contact Betty Ann Clayton. followed by a sumptuous for Tuesday, June 25. Look for us on the Croquet lunch planned by Social The Annual Golf Croquet court any Friday afternoon. Chairs Ellen Frankel and Tournament will begin Fri- Come join us, you’ll like it. 9-Hole Golf news

By Mary Shine social event. A copy of the Opening day was Tues- invitation appears in this sec- day, April 9, with a fun step- tion of the Rossmoor News. away scramble, followed by Ted Servis, the Rossmoor information on joining the 9- a delicious Korean lunch. golf pro, has announced that Hole Women’s Golf Associa- Thank you, Soonja Nam and the first ladies’ golf clinic will tion, please contact Member- your committee, for coordi- be held on Wednesday, May ship Chair, Mary Shine at nating the luncheon. 22, at 9 a.m. Please be sure 609-655-4518, maryshi- Please remember our sec- to sign up at the Pro Shop as [email protected] or President ond annual Meet and Greet space is limited. Always Joyce Cassidy at 609-619- party will be held on Thurs- check Ted’s column, “Golf 3618, [email protected]. day, May 16, in the Cedar Course Highlights,” for dates All tee times begin at 8:30 Room at 3 p.m. All members of the monthly clinic. a.m. Please arrive at the pro- are invited and encouraged Details of membership to shop at 8 a.m. to attend. All new female the golf club can be obtained We look forward to a residents should have re- by contacting Ted or Ray at warm-sunny-fun golf sea- ceived an invitation to this the golf pro-shop. For more son.

New pastor many years Pastor Robin dren might also be surprised hosted house concerts in to learn, as you likely will be, (Continued from page 1) her home with nationally that she was a chemical en- pastor. Furthermore, she has touring contemporary folk gineer before she became a stood in the church’s pulpit in performers (she continues minister. And from there, she more recent years on many to support musicians as moved on into computers— Sundays when Pastor Dier- much as she can), she she even had her own com- dre wasn’t scheduled to most often now can be puter consulting firm for six preach. found strumming and sing- years. Actually, it was her Throughout all this time, ing children’s songs. pastor who convinced her to Pastor Robin was also the In time, these young chil- attend seminary—fortunately chaplain for the continuing dren will undoubtedly learn for us. care retirement community, that their grandmother is an There will be a reception Meadow Lakes, in East ordained minister of the to welcome Pastor Robin in Windsor. Since she was United Church of Christ the near future. We hope actually there for well over (UCC) with a Master of Divin- many of you will come out two decades, Pastor Robin ity degree and a Master of to meet her at that time. So, is certainly both knowledge- Theology in Ethics from be watching this newsletter able and comfortable work- Princeton Theological Semi- as well as Channel 26 for ing with individuals in their nary. They may never be- the announcement of this retirement years, guiding come excited that she once event. Meanwhile, feel free them with some of the spe- served as a volunteer comp- to come to any church ser- cial needs people at this troller for the United Church vice on Sunday morning at stage of life may face that of Christ Central Atlantic Re- 11 a.m. in the Meeting younger people most likely gion, as well as both a board House. Oh, and remember would not. So, we’re ex- member and secretary for how Pastor Robin loves cited about having her as the UCC New Jersey Asso- music? Well, sometimes our new pastor in part be- ciation. she asks the organist to cause we believe her pres- However, the leadership give her a certain key, and ence and leadership will of Rossmoor Community then she proceeds to sing benefit not only RCC, but Church certainly is excited. the Benediction! the entire community. After all, while RCC is an What a delight it is for us to This mother of two married ecumenical as opposed to a welcome this multi-talented adult daughters, Megan and UCC church, it is nonethe- and accomplished new pas- Bethany, is also the grand- less loosely affiliated with tor. Won’t you join us in do- mother to Bethany’s two chil- this conference. The church ing so, too? dren, a 3-year-old boy and a leadership is also pleased 5-year-old girl. Pastor Robin that Pastor Robin is a long- currently is enjoying sharing time member, as well as her latest hobby, bread- past president, of the Win- Pet reminder making, with her grandchil- dsor Hightstown Area Min- Residents have an obliga- dren. She claims she most isterium, an interfaith tion to immediately clean up likes to make a simple group. Really, don’t you after their pets on all com- “Bloomer” loaf, a basic ob- imagine she should be a mon elements. Waste should long white bread, because great fit for our increasingly be removed/disposed by it’s so wonderful toasted. diverse community where, placing it in a sealed, nonab- Pastor Robin also shares fortunately for all of us, sorbent, leak proof container. her love of music with her there has been an Interfaith Please do not dispose of pet grandchildren, pulling out a Council almost since Ross- waste in any catch basin, guitar—an instrument she moor’s founding? detention basin, or other has been playing since her Pastor Robin’s grandchil- common element. teens—to do so. While for

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controlling the autoimmune is not Your Only Option” on reaction. Immunosuppres- Monday, May 13, at 1 p.m. in HHEALTHEALTH CCAREARE CCENTERENTER NNEWSEWS sant medications are given to the Maple Room. If you are decrease the inflammation interested in attending, and to suppress the immune please call the Health Care tion between genetics and Autoimmune ease usually goes undiag- system. There are things one Center at 609-655-2220 or the environment as to what Diseases nosed for five to six years can do to help keep the body stop by to sign up. could cause the body to do with someone seeing as By Kaytie Olshefski, from overreacting. Maintain- Dr. Aijaz Hussain, geron- this. They know the body BSN, RN-BC many as five doctors before ing a healthy lifestyle may tologist and internist from needs a “trigger” to set off Autoimmune diseases are a correct diagnosis is made. keep the autoimmune sys- Saint Peter’s Physicians As- the process. Some triggers the third leading chronic dis- Risk factors include women tem in check; eating a sociates, will be speaking on occur when the body, for ease in the United States. of childbearing age, family healthy balanced diet is ad- “Osteoporosis” on Friday, some unknown reason, rec- They affect 50 million Ameri- history of autoimmune dis- vised and avoiding foods May 31, at 10:30 a.m. at ognizes a virus or a drug as cans, 75% of whom are ease, environmental expo- shown to cause inflamma- Monroe Township Senior being foreign. Another trigger women. sure to a trigger. Studies tion. Foods one should cut Center sponsored by Saint occurs when the body cannot Our immune systems are show additional risk factors back on or avoid that causes Peter’s University Hospital. differentiate between a for- highly sophisticated with spe- in people of certain races or inflammation are sugar, artifi- Please call the Monroe eign substance and sub- cialized cells. A healthy auto- ethnicity who are more prone cial sweeteners, refined car- Township Senior Center if stance that is very similar to immune system can tell to developing autoimmune bohydrates, trans fats, proc- you would like to attend, 609- the body. If an injury re- when bacteria have invaded diseases. essed foods, alcohol, and 448-7140. leases fluid into the blood- the body. Simply put, our There are more than 80 caffeine. Maintaining a Our health fair date is set stream, that could stimulate autoimmune system is our different types of autoim- healthy weight, managing for Friday, June 14, in the an abnormal immune reac- first line of defense in pro- mune diseases. Autoimmune stress and anxiety, and get- Ballroom and Gallery. Like tion. Other possible triggers tecting the body against in- diseases can target organs, ting to seven to eight hours last year, we will raffle off are an infection, a parasite, vaders. Occasionally some- tissues, blood vessels, skin, of sleep a night may help beautiful gift baskets using some cancer cells, exposure thing happens in which the and cartilage. This disorder prevent flare-ups. your sign-in ticket when you to environmental toxins, al- immune system gets crossed causes the immune system In our lecture series from come to the health fair. You lergies, and stress. Ongoing signals and starts to attack to react slowly or it may Saint Peter’s University Hos- do not have to be present to studies are showing risk fac- healthy cells, thinking it is fight- cause it to become overac- pital, Thomas Bertini, physi- win. There are going to be tors to specific autoimmune ing an invader. In other words, tive. Autoimmune diseases cal therapist of Strive Physi- screenings and information conditions. For example, a the body starts attacking itself. typically cause inflammation cal Therapy, formerly Fors- for you besides lots of give- low vitamin D level may be a When this happens, the body and tissue damage. Other gate Physical Therapy, will aways from vendors, so, trigger for multiple sclerosis. produces immune cells and symptoms include pain, mus- speak on “Coping with Pain mark your calendar for Fri- Obesity has been linked to autoantibodies to fight this cle aches, fatigue, and low- and Stiffness? Living with it day, June 14. foreign invader. rheumatoid arthritis and pso- grade fever. Autoimmune An autoimmune disease riasis. Stress and anxiety symptoms unfortunately makes the person more vul- have shown to be a trigger come and go with flare-ups. nerable to infections because for autoimmune conditions. Some of the common auto- MMAINTENANCEAINTENANCE DDEPARTMENTEPARTMENT it is already on the attack Once the immune system immune diseases are Type I returns to normal, symptoms diabetes where antibodies fighting off what the body bed where they are visible subside as the body is no attack and destroy pancre- By Dave Salter believes is an infection. from either direction or addi- longer attacking itself. atic insulin producing cells. In Carport Cleaning What causes the immune tional stakes every six feet or Diagnosing an autoim- rheumatoid arthritis, the anti- The schedule for carport system to get off track and so in between, if needed. The mune disease is difficult due bodies attack the joints caus- cleaning will be posted daily attack its own healthy cells? stakes mean nothing is to be to the overlapping of symp- ing inflammation, pain, and on Channel 26. The National Institute of touched. Some people only toms. An autoimmune dis- swelling. If left untreated, Signs will be posted in the Health has made a connec- want to take care of a special there is permanent joint dam- areas 24 hours before the bush or two themselves. If you age. Lupus attacks tissues scheduled date for carport don’t want a bush pruned by throughout the body affecting cleaning. There will be no the landscaper, please tie a the joints, lungs, blood cells, parking on the lanes during yellow ribbon or two on it nerves, and kidneys. In pso- carport cleaning. where it is very visible. Yellow riasis, the autoimmune sys- A/C Servicing stakes and ribbons (and more tem is overactive and stimu- It’s time to have your air detailed instructions on their lates the skin cells to repro- conditioner serviced. Please use) are available at no charge duce rapidly causing plaques call our office to be put on the in Maintenance and E & R. that are silvery, scaly and list. Maintenance Department Insects itchy. Ulcerative colitis and 609-655-2121 If you have a problem with Crohn’s disease are inflam- Condo (except Mutual 4) insects in or around your matory bowel diseases. In $40 plus tax (per unit) manor, please call the mainte- this autoimmune disease, the Co-Ops (including Mutual 4) nance office anytime on Mon- body is attacking the lining of $45 plus tax day. The exterminator is here the intestines causing epi- Servicing includes inspec- every Tuesday, and we will sodes of diarrhea, rectal tion of system, checking Freon have the exterminator treat if bleeding, abdominal pain, levels and filter replacement applicable. fever, and weight loss. In (Parts, blue mesh filter and PTE Hashimoto’s disease, the Freon are not included in the Just a reminder for those of immune system attacks the price). you who work or have busy thyroid gland leading to Yellow Stake & Yellow schedules: A homeowner can symptoms of fatigue, consti- Ribbon Procedure give the Maintenance Depart- pation, weight gain, depres- Many homeowners enjoy ment permission to enter to do sion, dry skin, and sensitivity gardening and take pride in NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS work in their manor. We can to cold. In myasthenia gravis, maintaining their own three- use a key at the North gate. the antibodies attach to foot bed areas. If you are one Free Estimates Walkers, Don’t Forget nerves that make it difficult to of them, you need to mark the Call today for your free esti- This is a reminder for residents stimulate muscles causing bed so the landscaping com- mate on attic insulation, win- weakness. pany (High Tech) gets the to wear reflective clothing dow replacement, and ceramic Treatment of an autoim- word. This is done with yellow tile installation. when out walking. mune disease is focused on stakes at the corners of the

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By Jeff Voss warmer weather and a We have completed bed granular application of fertil- edging throughout the commu- izer. nity. Carport cleaning will start Mowing has started. this month. All driveways, sidewalks, Summer flowers will be and curb lines were edged in planted later in the month. April and we will continue this Spring pruning of the monthly smaller shrubs will start The next round of fertiliza- around mid-May/June. tion will start at the end of Please call the East Gate May to early June. This will phone and leave a message be a liquid application of with any questions or con- broadleaf weed control with cerns. Call 609-655-5134. crabgrass preventer using an Please leave your phone num- herbicide with a high potas- ber. sium formula that will provide Please tune to Channel 26 broadleaf weed control in for any updates.

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LWVMT shifts focus to hunger in New YourYour GardenGarden Jersey at May meeting By G. Moore 70,000 residents, 8.4% of its The Monroe Township population, suffer from hun- By Mel Moss rainy spell. The main prob- are vibrant, and little lav- League of Women Voters ger. According to the U.S. Hostas lem for hostas is with deer, ender flowers appear; presents “Hunger In New Department of Agriculture, a The large colorful leaves of rabbits, and slugs. They love 3. White Feather Hosta – Jersey” as the discussion food insecure household is hostas are their main attrac- hostas. White leaves emerge in topic at its general meeting one in which the food intake tion, plus the fact that they So many new and different spring. As they mature on May 20, at 1 p.m. in the of its members is reduced, are very winter hardy, have looking varieties of hostas the leaves transform into Monroe Township Court- and their normal eating pat- few insect or disease prob- are being produced that it is a blend of green and room. The meeting, which is terns are disrupted because lems, and adapt well to most hard to recognize them as in cream. It performs best open to the public, will fea- the household lacks the re- soil types as long as they are the hosta family. For exam- in full shade. Direct sun ture a presentation by Mi- sources to obtain food. well drained. ple, in Brecks 2019 cata- can burn the leaves. chelle Jansen, director of Plainly put, to be food inse- Hostas are native to east- logue, they have four hosta 4. Bressingham Blue Hosta Schools & Community Out- cure means there is great ern Asia, mostly eastern varieties listed: – deeply ridged blue- reach at the Community uncertainty about the source, China, Korea, and Japan. 1. Raspberry Sundae Hosta green leaves and in mid- Food Bank of New Jersey. the amount, the timing and Some of the plants were – bright green leaves summer has graceful Despite the fact that it is the content of your next brought to Europe in the with white variegation sprays of white flowers. one of the richest states in meal. th early 18 century and then (normal) but finished off the nation, hunger is a sig- It is not always easy to eventually to the United with rich red scapes; If you visit some of your nificant problem in New Jer- identify those who suffer States. Today there are 2. Lipstick Blonde Hosta – favorite local garden centers sey. More than 900,000 New from hunger, but facts indi- about 40 species and thou- red stems bearing elon- this spring, I am sure you will Jersey residents, approxi- cate that included in the sands of hybridized culti- gated, lance-shaped yel- find any number of different mately 10.3% of its popula- group are many of the work- vars: at least 8,000 culti- low leaves. In summer types of hosta plants avail- tion, are food insecure. In ing poor, and many veterans, vars and still counting. the bare yellow leaves able at reasonable prices. Middlesex County, more than children, and seniors. Since Plant sizes of these culti- 2001, hunger among seniors vars can range from four to has nearly doubled and is six inches wide and up to May 2019 Calendar of Events for Monroe Township expected to continue to rise four to five feet wide, and as baby boomers age. Hun- with huge leaves. Public Library ger is not limited to the Hostas are in the Aspara- All events are open to the public. To register online: www.monroetwplibrary.org homeless and unemployed gacea family of plants, which as we might imagine. Book Café coupons. Discuss deals, includes the asparagus or have prior machine sew- The Community Food Poets Corner share frugal tips and shop- plants that we eat as vegeta- ing knowledge to take this Bank of New Jersey has Friday, May 3 at 11 am. A ping experiences. Bring a bles. In Japan, hostas are class. Ages 18 and over. been working to address the workshop and reading group pair of scissors and your eaten, commonly boiled, Register at the Reference problem of hunger in New for all ages. Please bring 12 stash of non-expired cou- fried in tempura, or eaten Desk, by phone or online Jersey for more than 40 copies of your work. Regis- pons. Registration is not re- raw. Here in the U. S., they beginning Tuesday, April 2 at years. It has grown from a tration is not required. quired. serve as a vegetable for 9:30 am. tiny operation out of the foun- Pop-Up Shops Sewing Class: Make Café deer, rabbits, and slugs. So if The Great Courses: der’s car to the largest or- Saturday, May 4: Library Curtains you see your hostas disap- American Military History ganization in New Jersey Foundation Jewelry Sale Monday, May 6, 3 pm to 5 pear all of a sudden, you Tuesdays, May 7 and 14 at fighting hunger and poverty. Saturday, May 11: BQ pm. Thursday, May 9, 6 pm might have a hungry deer in 1 pm. General Wesley K. The Community Food Bank Boutique to 8 pm. Learn how to sew your neighborhood. Clark (Ret.), former NATO distributes more than The Monroe Township Li- simple café curtains! Class is Most hostas have broad, Supreme Allied Commander 55,000,000 pounds of food brary Foundation provides 2 hours. **Students must flat leaves. However, some Europe, presents more than annually. The organization Pop-Up Shop rental space bring 2 yards of fabric to varieties have wavy, ruffled, two centuries of America’s partners with more than 1000 on select Saturdays between class. Students must also or embossed or pleated wars in this DVD lecture se- community agencies and 10 am and 4 pm. Local resi- know the size/measurement leaves. They all have small ries. thousands of volunteers to dents with their own direct of the window for which they white or lavender lily-like May 7: America: Forged in bring food and assistance via sales businesses (LuLaRoe, are making the curtains.** flowers on 10 to 12-inch War & George Washington a multitude of programs in 18 Pampered Chef, Tastefully Students must take the Meet stalks in mid to late summer. Takes Command New Jersey counties. We Simple, Rodan & Fields, craf- Your Sewing Machine class But it is the leaves that sell (Continued on page 26) ters, e.g.) should visit one of (Continued on page 27) the plants. Today’s hosta our service desks or our varieties can have green and website for an application to yellow, or white and yellow, rent the Pop-Up Shop space and even blue leaf varieties. at the Library. Others have red stems with Current Events Discussion white or gold ribbon-like Group leaves. Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 Back in the 1970s when I am first sold hostas, there were Enjoy a discussion about only the green-and-yellow, or global and domestic affairs. green-and-white leafed varie- Light refreshments provided. ties. Most of the new varie- Register at the Welcome ties have come with the hy- Desk. bridizing done from that time POV Documentary Film till now. Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 Although the plants have a am tropical appearance, they are 2018 spotlight on the rugged and grow well from struggle for freedom in Cuba Maine to Florida. They are today. In a remote Cuban drought tolerant but need fishing village, a young well drained, highly organic mother tries a second at- soil. All varieties need tempt at escaping to America shaded growing locations, for a better life. 1h, 23m but should get some sun. This film is presented in The varieties with lighter col- collaboration with the award- ored foliage prefer more sun winning documentary series than the varieties with mostly P.O.V. Registration is not dark green or bluish leaves. required. None will do well when GEN X 1989 planted in an all-day sunny Sunday, May 5 at 1 pm. area. We will shine a spotlight on The soil should be slightly the biggest events of 1989, acidic, which most soils are our anniversary year. Guest in our area. Hostas also like speaker Krystian Milewski highly composted soil, so it presents life growing up in will help to add compost or West Berlin during the 80s to peat moss to the planting the city’s transformation to a area. metropolitan hotspot of the Hostas are very resistant 21st century. Registration is to any fungus or insect prob- not required. lems. Although once in a Coupon Club while they can get crown rot Monday, May 6 at 1:30 if we have an especially long pm. Clip, swap and trade

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Library Queen and lead singer ROSSMOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance 2019 POOL SEASON (Continued from page 25) at Live Aid (1985). Biogra- RULES, REGULATIONS, & POOL HOURS May 14: Redcoats Fall to phy/Drama/Music, Rated PG The Rossmoor Community Pool will open Friday, May 24, the Continental Army & An- -13, 2h 13m drew Jackson and the War of and close on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Movies are free. Registra- 1812 The Pool will be open daily, in June and July, tion is not required. Each session consists of between the hours of 9:30 am – 8:30 pm POV Documentary Film two 30-minute DVD, followed The pool will be open daily, in August and September, Saturday, May 11 at 1 pm. by a brief discussion and between the hours of 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Coming-of-age story about light refreshments. Registra- three friends bonding to- 1. Access to the pool and 12.There is a 30-minute time tion is not required. GUESTS OF THE gether to escape volatile limit when using swim- Glucose and Cholesterol any of the facilities in the ROSSMOOR POOL families in America’s Heart- ming lanes and the lanes Screenings fenced area around the 1. Residents must register land. 2019 Academy Award Wednesday, May 8 at 11 pool are permitted only are to be shared. their guests at the pool Nominee, Best Documen- am. Horizon Blue Cross/Blue when a lifeguard is in at- 13.Only water in non- and do not have to remain tary, Winner, Sundance Film Shield of NJ will be conduct- tendance. breakable containers is with guests over the age Festival, Winner, Critics’ ing the screenings. Registra- 2. Upon entering the pool permitted in the pool area. of twenty-one. Residents Choice Award. 83 minutes. tion is not required. area, all residents must 14.Pool furniture is available assume full responsibility This film is presented in Short Story Discussion register and present their on a first-come basis. Per- for their guests. collaboration with the award- Group Rossmoor photo ID. sonal furniture is not per- 2. Pool passes are required winning documentary series Wednesday, May 8 at 11 Rossmoor photo IDs are mitted in the pool area. for all guests during hours P.O.V. (www.pbs.org/pov). am. Leah Wagner moder- nontransferable and ex- 15.Pool toys—inflatable, Registration is not required. of operation on Fridays, ates a discussion about “Los pire annually. plastic, foam, or any Non-Fiction Book Saturdays, and Sundays. Angeles” by Emma Cline in other material—and Discussion 3. Residents are required to Only residents may pur- Best American Short Stories swimming devices such Monday, May 13 at 2 pm. register their personally chase pool passes in the and “Lucky Dragon” by Viet Join us for a discussion about invited guests and present as, but not limited to, E & R office. The pool Dinh in O. Henry Prize Sto- A Secret Gift: How One Man’s their Rossmoor photo ID. swimmees, inner tubes, pass fee on Fridays, Sat- ries. Register at the Wel- Kindness--and a Trove of Let- Guests are required to fins, etc., are NOT per- urdays, and Sundays is come Desk. ters--Revealed the Hidden abide by all established mitted in the pool, except $5.00 per guest over the International Film History of the Great Depres- rules and regulations. for Aqua Aerobic age of fifteen and $2.00 sponsored by The Friends sion by Ted Gup. Moderated 4. As per New Jersey State classes. Only US Coast per child between the of the Library by Irene Goldberg. Register Bathing Code: persons Guard-approved life jack- ages of four and fifteen. Thursday, May 9 at 2 pm. and reserve a copy at the Wel- showing evidence of com- ets may be used in the 2006 Drama (Denmark) A 3. There is a maximum of come Desk. municable infection, sore pool as flotation devices, manager of an orphanage in four guests, including chil- Tech Express or inflamed eyes, cold, and paddles may only be India is sent to Copenhagen, dren, per Manor per day, Wednesday, May 15 from nasal or ear discharges, used for lap swimming. Denmark, where he discov- except for Memorial Day 12 pm to 1 pm. Drop-in with Rossmoor residents may th ers a life-altering family se- or excessive sunburn will Weekend, July 4 and your electronic device to get use “Noodles” in the shal- cret. Rated R, 2 hours not be permitted in the Labor Day Weekend personalized help from a Li- There will be no charge for pool area. Persons with low end of the swimming when there is a limit of brarian. Bring your charged International Films in 2019 open sores, blisters, cuts, pool (as exercise/therapy two guests, including chil- and registered device and as a 30th Anniversary bonus and/or bandages will not tools but NOT as flotation dren, per Manor. necessary passwords. Reg- thanks to the generosity of be permitted in the pool. devices) except during istration is not required. First 4. Children between the the Friends of the Library. 5. Persons recovering from special events. come, first served. ages of four and fifteen Registration is not required. diarrhea or symptoms of 16.Card and board games Genealogy Club will be permitted to use Friday Afternoon Movies gastrointestinal disease are permitted at the pool Wednesday, May 15 at 1:30 the pool and surrounding Friday, May 10 and 31 at 2 are encouraged to wait after 4:00 p.m. pm. Fred Voss, professional facilities between the pm. Friday, May 10: The seven days before using 17.Management reserves the genealogist and Ellis Island hours of 11:00 a.m.—2:00 riveting story behind the first the pool. right to close the pool at National Park Tour Guide, will p.m. daily and must be manned mission to the any time. present “Stories from Ellis Is- 6. Showers are required accompanied by a resi- moon, focusing on Neil Arm- 18.Lifeguards are obligated land.” Mr. Voss will provide an prior to entering the pool. dent at all times. Children strong and the decade lead- overview of the working of the 7. Non-slip footwear is rec- to close the pool in the between the ages of four ing to the historic Apollo 11 Island-how immigrants arrived, ommended on the pool event of potentially dan- and fifteen must exit the flight. A visceral and intimate how they were processed deck and locker room gerous weather. account told from Arm- pool at 2:00 p.m. and exit through the different parts of area. 19.Lifeguards and Pool Staff strong’s perspective, based the pool area no later than the Island, and what might 8. No animals, except for are required to enforce all on the book by James R. 2:30 p.m. mean a long stay on the Island service animals, shall be Rules and Regulations. Hansen, the film explores the 5. Children under the age of or a return-ticket home. He will allowed within the pool 20.Persons suspected of triumphs and the cost—on four are NOT permitted in also dive into those squiggles area. being under the influence Armstrong, his family, his the pool or any of the fa- on the manifest and how to 9. Food and snacks are not of drugs and alcohol shall colleagues and the nation cilities in the fenced area decipher them. Beginner and permitted in the pool area. be prohibited from enter- itself—of one of the most around the pool. experienced genealogists are The Clubhouse and Pro ing the pool area. dangerous missions in his- 6. Children between the welcome. Registration is not Shop Terraces have ta- 21.Smoking of any kind, in- tory. Biography/Drama/ ages of four and fifteen required. bles and chairs for resi- cluding e-cigarettes, is History, Rated PG-13, 2h should be encouraged to Page Turners dents to use for dining. NOT permitted in the pool 22m use the restrooms before Thursday, May 16 at 11 am. 10.Radios or other music area. Friday, May 31: The story entering the water and (Continued on page 27) media are not permitted in 22.No sitting on the pool en- of the legendary rock band any “accidents” in the wa- the pool area, except trance steps or ladders. ter should be immediately those equipped to play 23.Neither diving, running, reported to the lifeguard. through earphones. continual jumping nor The Monroe Township Chorus presents 7. Children under seventeen 11.Beach towels should be “horseplay” is permitted. “We’re Gonna Sing” years of age are NOT per- used to cover and protect 24.Violators of the Rules mitted in the Hot Tub. pool chairs and lounges may lose their pool privi- By Micki Meyers ductor Sheila Werfel and the when sun tan oil/lotions leges. The Monroe Township very talented music director are being used. Chorus will present their David Schlossberg. Members LANE Sixth Annual Concert honor- of the chorus who reside in ing America, our veterans Rossmoor are Natalie Becker TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS SWIMMING and all active duty men and and Tom Smith. SCHEDULE women who still guard us, Mark your calendar and Important phone numbers: our flag, and our way of life. join us on Saturday, June 1, Lane swimming is The choral performance in- for this wonderful, heart- Rossmoor Bus ...... 609-655-4401 available on a daily basis, cluding sing-a-long songs will warming performance. The Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. express our reverence, re- doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The schedule will be spect, and gratitude for the and the concert will begin at Monroe Township Transportation ...... 609-443-0511 posted on the pool sacrifices the Armed Forces 7 p.m. at the Richard P. Middlesex County bulletin board. have made to defend and Marasco Performing Arts Area Transportation (MCAT) ...... 1-800-221-3520 Note: Lanes will be removed preserve our freedom. If you Center located in the Monroe 15 minutes prior to the start are a veteran, show your Township Middle School, St. Peter’s University Hospital of the Aqua Aerobics pride by wearing your military 1629 Perrineville Road, Mon- On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463 classes. decorations, uniform, cap or roe Township. The Rules and Regulations jacket of your veterans’ Everyone is invited. Free All schedules are available outside the E&R office are subject to change from organization. admission. No tickets are (near the copy machine) or via the Web at rcainj.com and time to time due to E & R The accomplished Monroe required. following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and Activities, Special Events. Township Chorus will perform For additional information this concert under the artistic contact Sheila Werfel, Direc- and Bus Info. Revised by Board of Governors leadership of director and con- February 28, 2019 tor at 609-619-3229.

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