HAPPY FOURTH of JULY! Rossmoor Begins Phase II Reopening

VOLUME 57 / No. 7 Monroe Township, New Jersey JULY 2021

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Rossmoor begins Phase II reopening

By Joe Conti and such as a driver’s license or Carol De Haan passport, and a signed The Board of Governors COVID-19 Waiver of Liabil- voted unanimously to begin ity and Indemnification the Phase II reopening for form, which was mailed to many of our common areas each household. and amenities at its June 9 Residents can complete meeting in the Ballroom of this registration through the Clubhouse. Many resi- July 2 by coming to the Gal- dents joined the meeting lery in the Clubhouse on via Zoom. Monday through Friday be- These amenities have tween the hours of 9 to 11 opened, or will open on a.m., or 2 to 4 p.m. After these dates: July 2, registration must be  The fitness center on completed at the Village June 14; Center from 8:30 to noon,  The computer lab and or 1 to 5 p.m. card room on July 6;

 The E&R wing of the Failing to register Congratulation to our Executive officers who were reelected! From left are Gerald Clubhouse including the Residents who fail to reg- (“Jerry”) McQuade, RCAI Treasurer; Salvatore (“Sal”) Gurriero, RCAI Vice President; billiards room, the ister in this database will Daniel (“Dan”) Jolly, RCAI President; and Robert (“Bob”) Gleason, RCAI Secretary woodshop, the ceramics unfortunately not be admit- room, and the Gallery for ted to Rossmoor functions. the rug hookers on July 7; E&R will provide a staff  The Meeting House — It’s a grand old flag member at each event to only for religious services By Bob Huber displaying the flag and sell- — on July 9; and verify the COVID-19 registration of persons seeking We’ve reached the time of ing automobiles.  The Maintenance Depart- year when our American flag Our flag always appears ment for AC servicing, admission. For those who appears to enjoy its maxi- as a symbol of patriotism and light plumbing, and are registered, the data- mum exposure. During the solidarity during times of na- installation of pre-ordered base will facilitate admis- period between Memorial tional crisis. Though we were doors and windows on sion. Day and the Fourth of July, embarrassed to see it dis- July 12. Please note that COVID- 19 registration is also re- Old Glory may be seen eve- played by those who stormed Enjoyment of these facili- quired for anyone who re- rywhere from marking the our nation’s capital on Jan. 6, ties will not be the same as quests assistance from our graves of our fallen service- it is inspiring to recall that in pre-COVID-19 days, i.e., Maintenance Department. men and women to blanket- following 9/11, the Stars and freely open to all residents Residents should call the ing used car lots, where Stripes sprouted from mil- at extended times. Ross- Maintenance office directly there seems to be some du- lions of homes across the moor is still constrained by for an appointment. bious relationship between (Continued on page 3) Our Flags Federal, State, and local guidelines, which impose Phase I reopening restrictions on the number Phase I involved reopen- Myths and Facts about COVID-19 of people at one time as ing of the pool and the out- well as limited hours of door courts, which was ef- By Kaytie Olshefski, BSN, RN-BC long someone will be mask anymore. availability. fective on June 14. Resi- protected from COVID- Fact: Research is ongoing to Myth: The COVID-19 vac- 19 once having had the determine if the vac- dents who want to make a Registration cine can give you illness. cine stops an individual reservation for the pool will COVID-19 registration COVID-19. from spreading the need to download the Myth: Once I am vaccinated, with the E&R Department is Fact: Pfizer, Moderna and virus after being vacci- American Pool APP on their I do not need to wear a required for residents to Johnson & Johnson’s (Continued on page 15) smartphones. use our facilities. Each resi- Janssen vaccines are dent must provide his or her Any changes to the above- NOT made with a live CDC vaccination card (not mentioned terms will be an- virus. These vaccines a copy), an official photo ID nounced on Channel 26. cannot give you Rossmoor News is now available COVID-19. in print issue

Myth: If you have had Starting with this July 1 issue, residents can pick up a COVID-19, you do not print copy of The Rossmoor News, rather than having to Inside this issue need the COVID-19 read it online. vaccine. Our publisher, Princeton Editorial Services, has deliv- Bits & Pieces ...... 2 RCAI Meeting ...... 2 Fact: It is advised to get the ered a newspaper box that will be supplied with printed copies around the first of each month. To pick up a copy, Bob’s Almanac ...... 5 Recycling Information vaccine even after having had COVID-19. residents should approach The Village Center and walk Clubs ...... 16 Waste management . 19 There is a possibility a up the path to the exercise room. It is not necessary to enter the building; the newspaper box is under the cov- Culinary Corner ...... 16 Religious Organizations . 18 person may come down with COVID-19 more ered porch outside the exercise room. Governors’ Meeting ...... 2 Transportation Tidbits ... 19 than once. It is not The Rossmoor News will continue to be available online at rcainj.com as has been our custom for many New Neighbors ...... 13 Website Notice ...... 2 known yet how long a person’s natural immu- years. nity will last and how

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Bits & Pieces By Sue Ortiz

I’ve talked about my sub- ing, Dot hightailed it to the top urban backyard before. of a fencepost and started Squirrels, birds of all varie- squeaking (a noise I’d never ties, ants, and even heard before), and poor Pika RCAI Special Meeting There was no further busi- age, and need, the motion neighbors have all made was hanging limp from the Daniel Jolly, President of ness for the Board to discuss passed 16-1-1, Mutual 11 their way into my columns. cat’s mouth. Oh my gosh! I RCAI, called the meeting to and the meeting was ad- voted no and Mutual 7 ab- There are a few chip- screamed bloody murder. The order at 3:00 pm on Wednes- journed at 3:51 p.m. stained. munks that frequent my neighbors must have thought day, June 9, 2021. The Mr. Gleason read Resolu- squirrel feeder. Truth be told, something terrible had hap- Zoom meeting was open to RCAI Monthly Meeting tion #21-17, Authorization to I don’t know if these chip- pened, and it did. Pikachu was Owners and Stockholders The RCAI Board of Gover- Engage in the Services of munks are male or female. just viciously attacked. that wished to participate. nors Zoom meeting was FWH Associates for Engi- It’s not as easy to tell the I chased that darned cat The Minutes of the Board called to order at 9:00 a.m. neering Services for Prepa- difference as it is for squir- all the way back to his home, of Governors meeting on on Thursday, June 17, 2021, ration of Electric Vehicle rels, if you get my drift. I just yelling, “Let him go! Put him May 20, 2021 were approved by Mr. Daniel Jolly, Presi- Charging Station Installation names ‘em as I sees ‘em. down!” Meanwhile the cat 18-0. dent. The Zoom meeting was Guidelines. There was some There’s Dot, so named for meandered all around his the speck of dark fur in the own backyard with Pika dan- Mr. Robert Gleason, Sec- open to Owners and Stock- further discussion about the middle of her forehead, who gling from his mouth like a retary, read Resolution #21- holders that wished to partici- need and the expense of an took a while to warm up to wet dishcloth. I was crying as 13, Authorization to Revise pate. EVCS would be the resi- me. She lives in my yard and the cat finally, casually Resolution #21-11 Regarding dents, the motion passed 17- The Minutes of the Board of she’d pop up out of her hole walked up to his back door. Social Distancing and Mask 1, Mutual 11 voted no. Governors meeting on June in my yard last year, but her From where I was standing, I Wearing at the Outdoor 9, 2021 were approved 18-0. Mr. Gleason read Resolu- egress is now under the saw him lower his head. He Courts and Mask Wearing at Mr. Robert Gleason, Sec- tion #21-18, Authorization to neighbor’s pavers. She was doing what cats do: the Pool and the motion retary, read Resolution #21- Revise Resolution #21-11 scampers through and dropping his prey at the door passed 18-0. 15, Authorization to Revise Regarding the Reservation around the debris in their as a gift to his owner. Mr. Gleason read Resolu- Resolution #21-11 Regarding Restrictions and the Time junk-laden yard, perches on I was furious with the cat tion #21-14, Authorization to Reinstating Pool Rule Num- Reservations Must be Re- the lowest link of my chain- and overwhelmed with grief Commence with Phase Two ber 15 of the Previous Years’ ceived and the motion link fence, and waits for me over losing an innocent crea- of the Reopening Common Pool Rules and Regulations passed 18-0. to say “come on!” Then, in ture for no reason except Facilities during the COVID- and the motion passed 18-0. Ms. Balmer asked to board three hops, she’s next to me survival of the fittest on my 19 Health Crisis and the mo- Mr. Gleason read Resolu- to make a motion to revise on the step. She stuffs two or watch. I crossed the street tion passed 15-3, Mutuals 2, tion #21-16, Authorization to Resolution #21-14 and three in-shell peanuts in her and went to my backyard 7 and 10 voted no. Engage in the Services of change the hours for resi- tiny mouth, and away she and warned my squirrels, There was much discus- FWH Associates for Engi- dents to use the Billiards goes back to her burrow. It “You must remain diligent! sion about the limited re- neering Services for Prepa- Room, Ceramics Room and doesn’t stop at one run, The enemy could be any- openings, noodle restriction ration of Plan for the Com- Woodshop on Mondays, though. She’ll eat me out of where!” Yes, I actually said at the pool, reservations for mon Electric Vehicle Charg- Wednesdays and Fridays house and home, or at least that. To squirrels. vaccinated residents, CDC, ing Station for the Clubhouse commencing on July 7, 2021 peanuts, if I let her. A single Well, a few days went by. NJ DOH and Governor Mur- Parking Lot. After some dis- from 9:00 am to 11:00 am chipmunk can gather up to The squirrels, birds, and Dot phy’s EO. cussion about the cost, us- and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to 165 acorns in a day. If I let went back to doing what they 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This her collect that many pea- do best – begging for pea- was requested from resi- nuts, there’d be none left for nuts. The cat stayed away, dents that use those rooms. the squirrels. avoiding the maniac across Open RCAI Meetings in July The motion passed 18-0. Then there’s old-timer Pi- the street. Otherwise, the Mr. Jolly announced that kachu, so named because neighborhood was quiet. Thursday, July 15 Ms. Jane Balmer, General he will peek out of his hole The next night, while toss- Board of Governors Meeting….9 a.m. Manager, will be retiring in and chew all the peanuts. ing out a few nuts, I saw cau- November after 19 years of Pika-Pika is his nickname, tious movement in the “lower The meeting will probably be held via Zoom service to the Community. and he usually comes when I forty.” Too small for a squir- He appointed Paul Pittari call. He is relentless, would rel, too fast for a walking Please watch Channel 26 on your TV or on (chair), Judith Sforza, and climb up on my lap, if I would bird. It was Pikachu! Oh, how www.rcainj.com John Craven to the Search let him, for a peanut. He, too, happy I was to see that he for more information Committee to start the inter- has a distinctive feature – a escaped with his life. And, he view process. crooked face. Not deformed, didn’t look any worse for though. His nose is slightly wear! Mr. Jolly appointed Joann curved and looks like he It seems the little chippy Casper (chair), Barbara sleeps too much on one side. had “played possum.” Then, Our Website Brumberg, and Betty Hornig The pesky cat that roams as soon as he was dropped to the Holiday Gift Fund the neighborhood is one of at the doorstep, the little bug- Go to rcainj.com to access the Rossmoor Committee. the largest cats I’ve ever ger hightailed it back home website. There was no further busi- seen. He’s been known to to safety. (I googled it – it’s The Amenities page features the ability to ac- ness for the Board to discuss get up on his owner’s porch what they do!) He waited a cess Channel 26 slides anytime. Check it out. and the meeting was ad- roof across the street and few days before venturing journed at 9:44 a.m. stalk the birds in the trees. I out of his burrow again. He will come home and find him probably depleted his stash sitting on my porch. He will of peanuts in the interim.

skulk on either side of my I was happy, Pika was house lying in wait to prey on happy, the birds chirped my little nutty buddies. I don’t overhead in celebration, and know he’s there until he the squirrels bounded in de- leaps into action. He sees light. Everyone deserved me. I see him. We both jump. extra nuts that day! I have to physically chase Learn from nature. Stay him back to his own yard. diligent. When the cat’s on But, he is so stubborn that he the prowl, lay low. And, if you News Board: considered as space permits. The Rossmoor News and Princeton will just lie down in the mid- get caught, play possum. Joe Conti, Chair Unscheduled volunteer writers should Editorial Services (PES) are not liable for dle of the avenue, casually B&P Carol De Haan contact Rossmoor News Chairman Joe any typographical or printing errors that lick his paws, and swish his “I don’t have to take a trip Myra Danon Conti about any article they wish to may appear, including in its display or tail. I don’t want him to get around the world to have Bob Huber contribute. All copy and pictures are classified advertising, over the cost of the hurt; I just want him to go happiness. I can find it in the subject to editing and are accepted with Jean Houvener space of the advertisement. home. little things, like looking out this understanding. The advertisements here are, to the best of Well, one day last summer, into my backyard and seeing Anne Rotholz the publisher’s knowledge, accurate Linda Bozowski Letters to the Editor must be this cat surprised all of us: me, deer in the field.” – Queen emailed to PES at representations of the products and Walter Gryskiewicz services offered. However, no the birds, the squirrels, and Latifah (American musician, [email protected] and clearly endorsements are intended or implied. Pikachu. Pika was minding his b. 1970) Editorial Assistants marked Rossmoor News. Alex Monaco Acceptance of all materials is at the own business and just doing “When a lion doesn’t get Editorial Office: discretion of the publisher. what a chipmunk does: He Linda Monaco its prey, it remains hungry. 2 Rossmoor Drive, had a mouthful of peanuts and Email display ads to: [email protected] When the prey saves him- The Rossmoor News a monthly Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 heading for home, when this periodical is mailed to every home Telephone: 732-761-8534 self, he has not won, but has E-mail: cat sprang out of nowhere. within the Rossmoor community. News © 2021, PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES, INC. saved his life.” – Uday Kotak [email protected] items are welcome. Appropriate news Blue jays squawked, squirrels (Indian businessman, b. items from outside organizations will be Visit the Rossmoor website at www.rcainj.com ran up trees and started balk- 1959)

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New programs on RISE’s agenda Monroe Township bulk pick up By Linda Bozowski offered by community mem- By Dave Salter, Maintenance Dept We know of RISE, a long- bers to community members. Community Cleanup term important member of This new program, known as The Township of Monroe the Central Jersey commu- uRise, kicked off its offerings will come into our community nity, offering such services in late May. and pick up all bulk items. All as a thrift shop for gently The uRise program is a items should be placed at the used clothing and household vast array of educational of- designated areas on July 19 goods, to a substantial food ferings spanning many topics and July 20 for pickup on pantry to an academic en- and many interests. The July 22. richment summer camp op- whole menu can be viewed FREE portunity for children. RISE, by visiting the website: uR- The following 17 desig- in partnership with PenFed ise.njrise.org However, nated areas are: Credit Union, is pioneering a we’d like to offer a taste of Concord Lane new range of free self-help the program’s specialties and Dorset Lane educational opportunities, hope that you will visit the Hanover Lane site to gain a more compre- Portland Lane hensive view of the many Malden Lane Flag informational opportunities Mystic Lane being offered by this new Nantucket Lane (Continued from page 1) program. Narragansett Lane country. Large array of programs New Bedford Lane Oddly enough, for such an uRise is not devoted to a Northfield Lane important national symbol, single topic. Instead, the pro- Redding Lane our flag had a very obscure gram listing is designed to Somerset Lane beginning. The apocryphal attract viewers to areas of Sutton Way story that Betsy Ross cre- their own interests. Ten cate- Westfield Lane ated the first flag from a gories populate the course Yorktown Lane sketch provided by George listing. Within each category Clubhouse Parking Lane Washington is probably inac- is a more detailed explana- Meeting House Parking Lot curate. More likely, a woman tion of the offerings. Some (CONES WILL MARK THE by the name of Rebecca (Continued on page 4) EXACT LOCATION.) Young created the flag from a design provided by Frances Hopkinson of New Jersey, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, while he was chairman of the Continental Navy Board. The first flag was only intended to be flown by American ships as a means of identification and as a conven- ient marker of American terri- tory, flown from forts and em- bassies. Otherwise, it was only generally displayed on special occasions, such as the Fourth of July. For such a patriotic symbol, it is hard to believe that our flag has gone through 26 official alterations in its lifetime. The only flag to have more than thirteen stripes was flag number two. It had 15 stripes. The stripes were originally intended to repre- sent the individual states, but after the addition of Vermont and Kentucky, it quickly became apparent that the process was going to get out of hand as more states were added. So, beginning with flag number three, the design returned to the original 13 stripes, with the states being relegated to the starfield commonly known as the Un- ion, the familiar design that we know today. Oddly enough, none of the resolutions specified any design for the starfield, so a number of flags appeared that were only loosely based on the resolution. Some of them were very creative. But on June 24, 1912, an executive order issued by President Howard Taft put an end to the matter by providing complete official specifi- cations for the flag’s shape and design. It decreed that all stars in the blue field would be organized in linear fashion. So much for creativ- ity. So, in the future, as you encounter Old Glory with a salute, a Pledge of Alle- giance, or in the process of buying a used car, show a little extra respect. It’s a grand old flag, and it’s been through a lot.

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Anyone for blueberries? By Anne Rotholz grow up to 8 ft. and low bush cer, Alzheimer’s and other age Having, thankfully, survived growing 1 to 2 ft. Low bush -related diseases. more than a year of COVID berries are sometimes called Blueberries are believed to with all the pain and mental wild blueberries since they are be very beneficial to eye anguish it brought to our world, not that far removed by cultiva- health, promoting good vision it is time to look at some of the tion from the original blueberry. and protecting one against special treats in store for us as High bush blueberries were cataracts, glaucoma and we return to a new normal. developed in Whitesbog, N.J. macular degeneration. One that readily comes to (near Browns Mills), in the A recent report on blueber- mind is July is National Blue- early 1900s. At that time blue- ries indicates that of 40 differ- berry Month. berries were not domesticated, ent varieties of fruits, vegeta- On May 8, 1999, the U.S. though the wild berries were bles and juices studied, blue- Department of Agriculture pro- being harvested at the local berries have the highest level claimed July as National Blue- White’s farm. The farmer’s of antioxidants. berry Month. Blueberries have daughter, Elizabeth White, Blueberry season extends been growing on this earth for heard that Dr. Frederick from April to October in the more than 13,000 years. Coville, a USDA botanist, had U.S., but the peak season is Though they are native to done some work on cultivating July. During the winter months North America they are at pre- blueberries. They teamed up blueberries can be found in sent found in several countries and with the help of local local supermarkets. Most of worldwide. In the U.S. 25 woodsmen found some plants them come from blueberry states grow blueberries and in the area. farms in Argentina and Chile. produce over 90% of the world Picking those that repre- The berries are so flavorful crop. sented the best strains of wild they can be eaten just as they Blueberries come from the blueberries with the most ideal are. Their calorie count is very same family as bilberries and characteristics, they crossbred low, less than 100 calories per cranberries. The plants that them. In the year 1916 they cup. They can be used in sal- grow in our area are catego- produced the first crop of do- ads, soups, muffins, cakes, rized as high bush that can mesticated blueberries. High pies and a variety of other bush plants produce the larg- dishes. est, juiciest blueberries but low Following is a family recipe bush berries can be very fla- for blueberry pie. It is one of vorful and juicy as well. my favorites because it is easy Native Americans ate blue- and delicious with a fresh blueberries and were very aware of berry taste (half the blueber- their healthy properties. They ries are uncooked). called them “starberries” because the blossom end of each 1 nine-inch baked pie shell (a berry looks like a star. They store bought frozen one believed that the Great Spirit works very well) had sent them to feed their 4 cups blueberries, washed children in a time of famine. 1 cup sugar Native Americans used the 3 tablespoons cornstarch leaves of the bush as well as ¼ teaspoon salt the berries to make medicines. ¼ cup water They introduced the Pilgrims to 1 tablespoon butter blueberries and taught them Mix cornstarch and water how to dry them to be used as in a saucepan until blended. a spice in food and to help pre- Add sugar, salt and 2 cups of serve meat. blueberries. Bring the mix- Modern medical blueberry ture to a boil, over medium enthusiasts tell us that every heat, stirring constantly. Boil blueberry is a powerhouse, jam gently, stirring, until the mix- -packed with nutrients and dis- ture gets very thick. Remove ease-fighting antioxidants. Like from heat, add the butter and cranberries, blueberries protect cool. Line the cooled pie people against urinary tract shell with the remaining 2 infections. They help maintain cups of fresh blueberries. a healthy immune system Pour the cooked berry mix- which in turn reduces the inci- ture on top. Chill. Serve with dence of heart disease, can- whipped cream. Enjoy!

New Volunteers are urged to apply programs The Language Learners (Continued from page 3) module provides information categories have a series of about how community volun- free programs or upcoming teers can help those learning events within the community, or becoming more fluent in others list contact persons or English to enhance their lan- agencies at which residents guage skills. K-12 tutoring sup- may seek assistance, while port is also offered, again, with others speak to entertain- the assistance of volunteers. ment opportunities. Assistance from volunteers is The categories to be ex- also appreciated with the regu- plored include Arts and Lei- lar RISE activities as well. sure, Children, Community Looking ahead Connections, Families, Lan- At this moment making a guage and Learners, Profes- prediction about the expan- sional Development, Seniors, sion of this program may be Teens and Wellness. As you, uncertain. However, the in- the reader, delve into those tention of this joint collabora- topics of interest to you, you tion between PenFed, the may gain information about second largest federal credit child safety seats, how to union, and RISE, established apply for SNAP benefits, or in 1967 as a community sup- the benefits of job fairs. Inter- port program, is to offer ested in Yoga? How about learning and assistance op- online free yoga instruction? portunities to those who Check the Seniors section. need easy access to infor- Do you know of someone mation about community re- who could benefit with assis- sources. The generosity of tance from Meals on the PenFed organization and Wheels? Check the Commu- the interest and skills of the nity Connection segment for RISE staff certainly will bene- more information. fit the program’s users.

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Bob’s Almanac—July 2021 By Bob Huber

There’s an old saying that all ages, the first Disneyland American, industrialist Henry nothing of importance hap- opened in Anaheim, Calif. in Ford in 1863. pens in July, because every- 1955. Space buffs may recall As we emerge from our body is on vacation. We beg that it was on July 26, 1969, COVID-19 cocoons the follow- to differ. In addition to the that Neil Armstrong first set ing should be of special inter- obvious Independence Day, foot on the moon, and on est to picnickers: July is Na- there have been many other that same date in 1976 tional Grilling Month, National important events which oc- America’s Viking 1 robot Ice Cream Month, National curred in July: Medicare went spacecraft landed on Mars. Horse Radish Month, and Na- into effect in 1968, president We can also attest that tional Hot Dog Month. As the Lyndon B. Johnson signed some very influential Ameri- result of an inexcusable over- the Civil Rights Act into law cans were born this month sight, National Mustard Day in 1964, the bikini bathing including authors Nathaniel does not occur until August 7. suit made its debut in Paris Hawthorne in 1804, Henry One cautionary note to in 1946, sending shock- David Thoreau in 1812, Ernest those who enjoy being out waves through the entire Hemingway in 1899, and com- and about: July 15 is Saint world, and, speaking of poser Stephen Foster in 1826. Swithin’s Day. Saint Swithin shock waves, the first atomic July also witnessed the birth of was a 9th century Saxon bomb was detonated in New aviatrix Amelia Earhart in 1898 Bishop who, it was said, Mexico in 1945. and the man who introduced could control the weather. In To the delight of children of the automobile to the average English folklore it is believed that if it rains on Saint Swithin’s Day, it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights. Since Jaws on wheels we’re not in England, there’s probably nothing to worry By Myra Danon ing is not limited to main Suddenly the opening streets or highways; some- about, but just to be on the sounds of the theme music times I have been driving in safe side, it wouldn’t hurt to have an umbrella handy on from the movie “Jaws” (Continued on page 6) seemed very real as I drove and after July 15. out of Rossmoor via the East Gate exit. Appearing virtually out of nowhere from an empty road behind me to gaining on me in lickety-split time, was an SUV-type vehicle. Although I couldn’t see flaring nostrils from my glance in the rear-view mirror, I was pretty sure of the driver’s intention. The message was clear: “I want to get ahead of you and I will do whatever I have to do to achieve this. I will drive however I want to and disregard any speed limit because I am important and my needs are more important than any other driver. Speed up!” This was not the first time one of the many dangerous drivers have tried to clamp on to my bumper, even though I was going the speed limit and always do, but this was one of the most threatening, and I refused to be victimized. I didn’t want to speed up and certainly didn’t want to run the risk of being hit, so I reacted in the safest way I could. I angrily shook my head from side to side and raised my hand, index finger pointed, and waved it in a wide left-to-right gesture quickly matching the tempo of my head. I put my hand back on the wheel and ut- tered a few words audible to only me. The driver was close enough to see the fran- tic waving, and the message was not lost. The driver got it and slowed down till we both got to the intersection, then sped away in a blast, too fast for me to get a plate number. I am weary at having to check my rear-view mirror more often than is necessary. Yes, I remember when Peter Finch opened the window in the movie “Broadcast News” and shouted, ‘I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!’ And yes, some scenes and dialogue are memorable and relevant. Unfortunately, this type of aggressive, dangerous driv-

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All about foxes

By Carol De Haan the rodent problem? they could muster, and off Did you notice the picture Sure. Poisoned grain. But they’d ride to kill one solitary of the cute little fox kit on that’s a good way to kill all the little fox. The hunters were page 1 of the June Ross- birds, to say nothing of poison so successful that pretty moor News? runoff into waterways that kills soon their farms were over- tons of fish. Look at what’s run by rodents. How smart There was a fox on page happening in Australia. was that? 1? Yup. Cute little guy with What’s happening in Aus- So if a fox is here to stay, huge ears. He was peeking tralia? how can we protect our- out from under a great big A plague of mice. Millions, selves from it? tree. Playing it safe, no maybe zillions of mice are There’s no need to protect doubt. gobbling up this year’s grain yourself. A fox won’t bother harvest. Farmers are facing Quick! Call the extermi- you. He’s terrified of a big bankruptcy. Homes are be- predator like you or me. Be- nator! ing invaded by mice. Lots of DON’T YOU DARE. Don’t sides, he mostly sleeps all Aussies report being bitten even think about it. day, roams around only at by mice as they sleep in their night. Then, too, he often But a fox is a wild ani- beds. It’s a nightmare. likes to move his den to a mal. There are not enough cats, new location so you’ll hardly The world is full of wild or foxes for that matter, in ever see him. animals. It’s called “nature.” Australia to cope with the If you could take all that Some of those wild animals current plague of mice. So fluffy red fur off a fox, you’d are very beneficial to us. the authorities are spreading see that he’s just slightly lar- C’mon, now, how is a fox poisoned grain. Now it turns ger than a house cat. Not beneficial to Rossmoor? out that great flocks of birds much of a threat. A fox is a Well, not just to Rossmoor, are dying from eating that good little fellow to maintain but to all the neighborhoods grain, but the mice keep the balance of nature in a around here. For one thing, coming. community. foxes keep the rodent popu- Then look at what hap- Mice arrived in Australia lation down. Would you pened in England. Country with colonists in 1788. Ro- rather be overrun with chip- folk loved to go on a fox dents have no natural preda- munks, mice, rats, or voles? hunt, so bunches of landed tors on that continent. In the gentry got on their horses, Well, no. But isn’t there Americas, thank goodness rounded up every farm dog we have foxes. another way to control Doggerel By Doris Herron fess that I’m not exactly a couldn’t have been more Rossmoor is a very dog- dog lover. Horses are my shocked. friendly place. The canine favorite animals, but they do Claudie’s new family, the population here can be seen not make such good house Dobbs, was very nice and walking their owners in all pets. agreed to give her a happy sorts of weather. Dogs are When our older daughter home in the suburbs. Mrs. not only on leashes these was in elementary school, Dobbs questioned the small days, but also sometimes in she said she really wanted a price for which we were sell- strollers, playpens, carrying dog. So off we went to an ing an AKC registered ani- cases, wearing jackets, AKC-rated kennel and mal. I said we did not wish to boots, sweaters, etc. I con- bought her a standard size make money on Claudie — French poodle, being as- just find her a happy home. sured that dogs of this breed Besides, we had to pay for Jaws were smart, gentle, loving the ad, which cost us $7.50. (Continued from page 5) creatures and would make a Once again, Claudie, in the our community when another fine pet for our daughter. We new circumstances, attached driver looms close behind me named her “Claudine,” herself to the one who fed at double the 25-mph speed Claudie for short. her, the lady of the house. limit. What’s their hurry? Claudie was a very gentle, One day shortly after There are more cars on smart, loving creature, who Claudie went to live with the the road for various reasons, made friends easily, and Dobbs, I got a phone call and sometimes not for any never bit anyone or even from Mrs. Dobbs. Seems she reason at all. I have been cut growled. was emerging from the off on my way to the local We took her to obedience shower one morning when supermarket to see drivers school where we learned to what to her wondering eyes enter the supermarket drive- be very obedient to her. should appear, but a strange way a few seconds ahead of Unfortunately, Claudie had man coming up the stairs me; perhaps to get a closer decided she was my dog and carrying her sterling silver! parking space? Although I not our daughter’s, probably Claudie was just sitting there don’t recognize the driver, I because I seemed to be the quietly until the robber took a recognize the familiar sticker one who fed her. You could step toward the lady of the on the window. say that she literally dogged house. Possibly seeing a prob- Unless we are driving my every footstep, hoping for lem with her meal ticket, alone on an isolated road in a handout. By this time our Claudie bit the robber in the the wilderness, operators of daughter had other interests foot. He dropped the silver- vehicles that are two-ton and lost interest in the Clau- ware, and ran out of the weapons need to be aware dine who made it plain she house. My turn to be shocked! that you drive with other was the pet of her meal I had never known Claudie to drivers and unless you are a ticket, namely me! bite anyone. Mrs. Dobbs told surgeon en route to save Finally, after some years me, “That was the best $10 I another person’s life, you and deep thought, we de- ever spent. We went out and are endangering other peo- cided to sell Claudie. I put an bought Claudie a steak for her ple’s lives. The life you save ad in the paper describing supper that night.” may even be your own. this gentle canine for sale at The moral of the story: We need to do better; just $10. We did not wish to never underestimate a dog’s hopefully we will pay atten- make money on her — just intelligence when it comes to tion starting in July as we find her a good home. its meal ticket. celebrate important dates. A few years later when July 4th, the most notable, is chatting with a dog loving the beginning of the week friend who said she sorely The deadline for when Be Nice to New Jersey missed her deceased dog, I The Rossmoor mentioned that we had sold Week has its beginning. Na- News tional Roadside Traffic ours. She reacted with great Safety Awareness Month horror, saying “You SOLD is the 7th of and Operation Safe Drive are your dog!” If I had said we’d every month. noted this month as well. sold one of our children she

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Rationing in World War II Britain

By Jean Houvener much longer. The first ration- rations. Eventually there In the course of this pan- ing was for petrol in Septem- were no rations for petrol; demic, I have read several ber 1939. On January 8 of only official use qualified for books that had themes re- 1940, rationing was exit and any other use was a lated to the problems of get- tended to bacon, butter, and legal offence. Soap, coal, ting adequate food during sugar. Other commodities and paper were also ra- World War II in Great Britain, followed later, including tioned. which led me to wonder meat, tea, jam, biscuits, Interestingly, the limited about how they coped in a breakfast cereals, cheese, food and exemption of fresh situation far worse and eggs, lard, milk, and dried fruits and vegetables grown longer lasting than our own fruit. locally meant that the health shortages of toilet paper, The coordination of this of the British people actually flour, meat, and other daily rationing was extended to improved during rationing. necessities. Prior to the start include all food supplies to The government had de- of World War II, the United the Allies. Fresh fruit and signed a system that en- Kingdom of Great Britain im- vegetables were not ra- sured a healthy diet with ported a large quantity of its tioned, but were in short sup- adequate vitamins and min- food, including 70% of ply. erals. grains, cheese, and sugar Civilians were encouraged The weekly rations for the and 80% of fresh fruit. to “Dig for Victory,” planting general population included As the war proceeded, the fruits and vegetables in Vic- 4 to 8 oz. of bacon and ham, Nazi forces, besides the Blitz tory Gardens, which were 8 to 16 oz. of sugar, 2 to 4 and the V1and V2 missile critical to maintaining the oz. of loose tea, 1 shilling of offences, attempted to starve population in a healthy state. meat (the measure for meat Britain into surrendering. Wild game, in season, was being cost, not weight), 2 to This they did by bombing also available and not ra- 8 oz. of cheese, 8 oz. to 2 lb. and torpedoing ships carry- tioned, as was fish. Whale of preserves and marmalade, ing supplies across the At- meat and a canned fish from 2 to 8 oz. of butter, 4 to 12 lantic from the United States, South Africa were not ra- oz. of margarine, 2 to 3 oz. of Canada, and other countries. tioned, but neither proved to lard, and 2 to 4 oz. of With Winston Churchill at be a popular item. sweets. In general, the low the helm, surrender was not By May 1942 restaurants, end of the range was toward going to happen, so Britain which did not make use of the end of the war. There had to design a way to see the rationing system but ac- were extra rations for certain their service and civilian quired food in a different sys- occupations. population through the war. tem, had to limit the cost and Rationing did not end with In addition to the military bat- amount of food served in the war, but gradually wound tles raging between U-boats order to more equitably down until 1954, when the and Luftwaffe air craft and spread the food so that the last item, meat, was removed British and U.S. Navy ships wealthy could not buy their from rationing. One reason and planes, the British Minis- way to more food by eating rationing lasted so long was try of Foods set up a system out. The Ministry of Foods that while the United States for rationing food so as to opened British Restaurants, spent money to rebuild Ger- provide the necessary nutri- which sold a simple meal for many, it did not do the same tion to all in a fair and healthy 9 pence. for Britain. Not surprisingly a manner. By June 1941, rationing thriving black market arose Everyone was issued a extended to clothing, as silk around rationing, with forged ration book that was valid at was needed for parachutes ration books, sale of items the shop each had registered and cloth for uniforms. Even- outside the system, and theft with, and the shop was duly tually a year’s worth of cloth- of ration books. supplied with enough food ing rations was required for a for those registered at that new coat. Materials to make shop. tarpaulins and tires meant Rationing had been previ- that it was difficult for civil- ously used in the last year of ians to get shoes and boots. the First World War. This No rations were transferable time rationing was initiated — each person in a family much earlier and lasted had his or her own book of Coleslaw By Ken Thomas dish in front of me. The cole- My grandmother made the slaw was piled a foot high best coleslaw in America, an and would probably feed a A+ rating. Others never get a platoon of Marines. Everyone rating higher than C+ from at the table was speechless. me and I always order cole- Pam’s grinning husband slaw from the menu. All my served and everyone re- friends and family know ceived half a plate of cole- about my coleslaw addiction slaw. I received a platoon and rating system. portion on a platter. A bib Pam was the wife of a was placed around my neck friend with a special secret and a cooking fork (saber recipe for her coleslaw and size) in my hand. During she decided to challenge my grace, Pam only blessed the rating. Pam would serve her coleslaw. Everyone immedi- coleslaw to all of us for din- ately tasted the recipe. Eve- ner on Labor Day weekend. ryone immediately put their No one expected a coleslaw forks down again. No one ate drama. I was not allowed in the coleslaw! her kitchen during prepara- Two of the ingredients tion and was purposely ex- were a liberal quantity of rai- cused from cocktail hour. sins and nuts, which was Frankly, no one could like unacceptable to almost every slaw that much and I would diner. I was required to clean need a drink before the cole- my plate. I love coleslaw, but slaw contest was over. “abundance” is an over-rated We sat down to eat and word. For revenge, I asked the blinking dining room for seconds. The other diners lights announced the arrival volunteered their portions. of her creation. Dinner compliments and con- Tada! versations during the meal Pam carried a huge metal were dramatically quiet and container to the table and limited. Everyone avoided placed this substitute serving (Continued on page 8)

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to allow him to run and play Our house is empty with his best buddy, my daughter’s pooch, Belle. When they were younger, By Allan Kaufman and the dog. Our house is they were a funny pair, run- Our house is empty. Our empty. ning around the yard until beagle, Jackson Fillmore We did our research as we they had to stop for water. passed away on May 18. Our wanted a rescue beagle. We There was a time they went house is empty. found this wonderful woman, under the deck and came While living in East Bruns- Linda Forrest who runs the out with baby rabbits, that wick, we adopted our first SOS Beagle Rescue organi- were days old. Belle liked to beagle, Freckles in 1994. He zation based out of Atco. play with them. Jackson, was with us until 2009. After She advised us that a few well. his passing my wife, Diane beagles were coming up Jackson seemed lost suggested we take a break from their Tennessee branch when we moved to Ross- and take a wait-and-see atti- of the rescue organization. moor. The familiar sights, tude regarding getting an- She told us to come early on and more important smells other dog. Two of our three Columbus Day and we could Courtesy pinterest.ru were not there. It took him a daughters were out of the have the pick of the litter. We while before he developed house, and our youngest found this guy. Actually, he the letter “F” in a routine for his morning was in college. If was a per- found us. memory of Freck- and evening walks. Our fect time to do some travel- les. We remem- house is empty. ing. We did, but it wasn’t bered the name Earlier this year his heart anything memorable. of one of our fa- murmur became more pro- Finally, during the latter vorite restaurants nounced. Congestive heart part of September in 2010, in San Francisco. failure was next and al- my wife said to me, “It’s time. Angus became, though medication kept him I miss having a dog in bed.” Jackson Fillmore. going, it was when he de- Only dog lovers can under- He was nine veloped pneumonia in late stand this last sentence. Oth- weeks old when February that his heart con- ers will ask, “You actually like we took him 2015 Jackson and Belle dition took a real turn for having a dog sleep in your home. Our house the worse. Through the bed?” You don’t want to October 2010 favor. My daughter Lisa, who is empty. great work by his doctors at know my wife’s answer if He was originally named came with us to pick him up He loved our large back- Garden State Vet Services, there is a choice between me Angus, a name we did not and I liked the name Jack- yard in East Brunswick. We son. My wife wanted to use had fenced in the property especially but not limited to Dr. Kate Palmer, we were given three months Jackson normally would not have had. If you’ve never had a pet, you may not understand how the pet becomes a member of the family and is no longer a pet. Jackson died at the too young age of 10 ½. We still haven’t ex- hausted our tears. Our house is empty. I can be reached at allan.kaufman0125@gmail. com. Your comments are always appreciated.

Coleslaw (Continued from page 7) food comments. The left-over coleslaw filled a large stew pot. Pam got a C+ rating. I wasn’t crazy about the raisins and nuts either, but a friendship was in danger. My coleslaw addiction could be a relationship affliction. Please save me, Grandma! As an overnight guest, I could not avoid contact with Pam after dinner, but a “social coleslaw distance” was con- sciously maintained between us. The next morning, I put the stew pot on the table and ate some with my ham and eggs. My friends were stunned. My wife wouldn’t look at me or my plate. Poor Pam was shaken and appalled, but she could not foresee the end of this coleslaw drama. Secretly, the diners purchased T-shirts with a monstrous container of coleslaw printed on the front and back. The container was in the middle of a circle and the X covering the circle sent a message. Everyone except Pam wore the T-shirt at our next get- together. That “NO MO SLAW” shirt is still in my closet. Coleslaw will always be my side dish choice, but my grandmother made the best rice pudding in Amer- ica, an A+ rating.

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On a horse Sarcoma, an often undiagnosed disease

By Ken Thomas By Linda Bozowski broken bone that may occur viruses, especially for those Entering the parking area, I  The boys When we hear about can- after a minor injury or even patients who may have com- saw two fathers and sons were laugh- cers occurring in relatives, no injury, or a lump or swell- promised immune systems, loading their gear into an old ing and one father was friends or even in ourselves, ing that can be felt through or radiation therapy for can- wagon, attached to a tractor. screaming, “Whoa, Whoa.” we expect to be told of a the skin and may or may not cer or other radiation expo- The tractor was probably the  Joker walked into an elm specific location for the ail- be painful. Many of these sure may all make a patient only vehicle that could make it tree. ment – lung, liver, intestine, symptoms may be consid- vulnerable to a sarcoma oc- up the muddy road to our  After lunch on a mountain bone. However, when we ered minor, and may cause currence. campsite. Then we met top, some riders needed a hear of sarcoma, we may be the patient to ignore them, Treatment Rueben. Rueben’s cowboy hat push to get back on their surprised to learn that this with the expectation that they Depending on the location was the 39-gallons size, if horses. type of cancer can occur in will resolve themselves. or type of sarcoma that has that’s possible. He was chew-  Joker did not walk into a any number of locations in Diagnosing sarcoma may been diagnosed or if it has ing tobacco and giving orders tree (no trees). the body, and that there are require various tests. Among metastasized to other sites, using language that was defi- I scratched Joker’s skin 70 different types of this ill- them may be biopsies so that several types of treatment nitely “bunk house communi- rash and gave him back to ness. cell samples may be ob- may be used to slow the pro- cation.” We started up the Rueben with a few Rueben Sarcoma is a broadly-used tained, or assorted scans gression of the disease. One road, throwing mud, bouncing words of my own. term for a range of cancers such as ultrasound, CT or of them is surgery, which is and sliding sideways. Rueben Sunday morning, we gath- that usually begin in the MRI. Lab studies may also used for localized tumors or threw a couple “Wahoos” our ered by the barn. Rueben bones or in other soft con- be required, depending on bone cancers. Radiation may way to make the trip more in- shouted, “The Dobermans are nective tissues, including the symptoms that are identi- be used to shrink tumors and teresting. loose, the Dobermans are muscle, blood vessels, fied. may be used if surgery is not nerves and the lining of a At the campsite, I saw a loose!” As we looked for Risk factors an option for a particular pa- joint, among others. small campfire and a huge places to hide, Mrs. Rueben There does not appear to tient. Chemotherapy treat- Symptoms stack of wood. Rueben appeared with five miniature be a definitive cause of sar- ment might be used for those Symptoms can be varied, smiled, spit and cursed, Dobermans barking a friendly coma. It has been deter- patients in whom the cancer depending on the location of has spread. when I thanked him. For greeting as they ran among mined that family history or the cancer. Among symp- As additional treatments hours, Rueben repeated the us. Rueben turned out to be a certain genetic disorders toms that are common are are developed, there may be downhill, uphill trips until tobacco chewing, gruff, curse- may be factors. Exposure to bone pain, abdominal pain, more promising survival everyone arrived. Then, he a-minute pussycat. Ride on some industrial or other unexplained weight loss, a chemicals, exposure to some (Continued on page 11) warned us not to leave the Rueben, Ride on. campsite, because he was going to let the Dobermans loose. What Dobermans? In the morning, Rueben was waiting and in his own linguistic manner ordered everyone to saddle up. Mrs. Rueben introduced herself and her teenage son. They helped everyone choose a horse and get mounted. Smiling, she commented on this group of “cowboys” ready to ride off into the sunset. Everyone wore some combination of cowboy clothes. Rueben came out of the barn leading this huge stallion and shouted “who’s the #@$%# leader of this #@$%&* group?” I’ve heard this question before and at no time did the answer result in a pleasant experience. My horse would probably be called Rage. Rueben handed me the reins to Joker. Maybe this horseback riding experience would be better than my other leader experi- ences, Wrong. These were some minor horseback riding problems.  Getting on or off a horse is not as easy as it looks on TV;  Steering a horse takes strength and more determination than the horse has;  Going uphill or downhill, hang on;  Joker must be blind because he kept walking into trees. Our view of the mountains and valleys was awesome. The boys urged Rueben to go faster and I prayed he would not consider a gallop. Here are some highlights of those hours in the saddle.  Crossing a stream, one horse decided to lie down and cool off.  Joker walked into an oak tree.  Trotting around a corner in the trail, the horse went right and my son went left, no injury.  Joker walked into a maple tree.

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This month in pictures By Joe Conti and Walter Gryskiewicz

Some of Rossmoor’s veterans met for a memorable moment on Memorial Day.

Democrats generate a big crowd Denny, Trudy and Dan

From left are Mayor Dalina, Monroe Council members Terry Van Dzura, Miriam Cohen, and Elizabeth Schneider; County Commissioner Shanti Narra, Surrogate Claribel Cortes, and Commissioner Chanelle Scott McCollum; candidates for our township Council Rupa Siegel, and Alton Kinsey, M.D., and last but far from least, Club President Mike Markel.

Viet Nam Veteran Honor

Our own WWII Veteran Carlo Carunchio was Guest of Honor at a Memorial Day Parade in Jamesburg.

Upper left: Mayor Stephen Dalina and Rossmoor Democratic Club VP Sharon Morgan

On left: Councilwoman Betty Schneider

Above: Monroe Twp. Democratic Club President Andy Palluri and Middlesex County Surrogate Claribel Cortes Spring meeting of butterflies YA Lee Art

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Some traditions never change Seeking the double-word score – Scrabble, a mental challenge

By Linda Bozowski spaces). In the English set, As we have been largely there are 100 tiles consisting homebound for the past of 98 with letters marked on year, many of us have pulled them and two blank tiles, out the board games and the which can be used as any decks of cards and invited letter. Each letter tile has a small groups of friends to join point value assigned to it, in mentally stimulating activi- from 1 to 10. The board is ties, either in person (with marked with a variety of pre- care) or via Zoom. One cou- mium scoring symbols, in- ple I know plays cards al- cluding double letter, double most every day with several word, triple letter and triple different groups of bridge word scores. Each player aficionados. I’d bet that there uses a “deck” of seven tiles, are folks who are spending and may use as many in time playing Scrabble re- each play as he/she is able. motely as well. Since I have- The official “box rules” of n’t personally played in many the game have been years, I thought I’d pass changed over the years, with along some of the basic in- changes occurring in 1953, formation about this very 1976, 1989 and 1999. Differ- Allan and Joshua at the stadium stimulating and sometimes ent rules are followed in very competitive game. some other countries and By Allan Kaufman Stadium at 161 Street. I pur- The game board, the tiles, may employ symbols to indi- Take me out to the ball posely got on the first car for and the rules cate word validity. In the game. So, it was on Memo- a reason. Between the 149 The Scrabble game board American rules, for a word to rial Day that I took my oldest Street station and Yankee is a grid 15 x15 (225 (Continued on page 12) grandson, Joshua, 8, to his Stadium the train comes first Yankees game. from below ground to the My good friend called me a elevated line. “That’s cool,” few days before the date of Joshua said. the game telling me that he The new Yankee Stadium had two tickets that he could is situated on the ball fields not use and asked if I could where I played baseball. Due use them. I thought for a to social distancing, only minute and said that I think about 12,000 people were my grandson would enjoy allowed into the game. The going as he has just started first thing we did when we to play pre-little league base- got into the stadium was to ball where he lives in West- go buy a Yankees cap for Joshua’s ice cream field. I told him that I would Joshua and for his sister lost). It was about the time I get back to him by the end of Sophie. We had time so we spent with my grandson, just the day. walked around the stadium. I as I had done with my dad, I called my daughter Lisa, was surprised when he watching the same team, a Mets fan, and told her pointed out a banner show- some 60 plus years apart. I about the game. After I told ing Babe Ruth’s picture. I hope Joshua’s memories will her that it was a Yankees pointed out some of the play- be just as vivid 20 years from game, she laughingly pro- ers I grew up watching. now or 60 years from now tested. She asked Joshua After picking up some when he takes his son or and he said that he would food, we settled into our third daughter or his grandchild to a like to go. -base, line seats. The over/ baseball game. I remember the first game I under on how many innings I can be reached at went to with my dad Some we would stay for was set by [email protected] 60 years ago, I was playing his mom and dad at five. om. Your comments are Little League baseball, the They were on target as we most welcome. Sedgwick Little League, in lasted until the top of the the Bronx. Most of the kids sixth inning and one ice lived in the Sedgwick pro- cream later. jects and along University During the game we talked Avenue. The projects were a about the game and I tried to hop, skip and jump to the old tell him what he should try to stadium. Every spring, we look for. It was, at times, too dressed in our uniforms and much for him to comprehend. walked to the stadium. There I felt it was best just to let must have been 200 kids, him sit and watch and to ask managers and coaches at questions. the game. It was probably To me, it was not about who during either the 1958 or won the game (the Yankees 1959 season. Talking to my teammates the conversation went some- Sarcoma thing like, “Mantle better be (Continued from page 9) playing today. Moose and rates for those who have Yogi too!” The players did been diagnosed with any of not take days off on their the multiple types of sarco- own to rest. I do remember mas. Jerry Lumpe playing instead What does the future hold? of Clete Boyer. Surgery is the treatment of I decided that I did not choice and offers the best want to take a loan to pay recovery options for patients the $50 parking fee at the with non-metastasized soft Stadium so I was going to tissue sarcomas. Early iden- drive into New York City, tification is a key element of park the car on the street successful treatment in many and take the subway up to cases. Osteosarcoma the ballpark. (sarcoma of the bone) has a It was the first time Joshua 60 to 75 percent survival rate had been on the subway and if it can be treated surgically for me it had been a number and has not spread to other of years. However, riding the sites. Sarcomas of other subway is like riding a bike. types may be less success- You never forget. We got on fully treated. at Lexington Avenue and Diagnosis is the key. If 86th Street. Four stops: 125, symptoms are present, seek 138, 149 and then Yankee treatment.

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gels above. We immediately your fire.” The other group little difficulty). In minutes, all stripped and waded into its – added wood and started the the boys were in the pond, It’s hot ahh — waters. My boys were same chant, only louder. throwing containers of water, starting our supper fire, when Then, he happened. splashing each other and By Ken Thomas the main another group set up camp A boy from their side having a great time. The fires When it’s hot, not cold, trail near a small pond. It was across the pond from us. started to walk toward the were forgotten. Mother Nature is still a formi- so hot! The pond was about They immediately used the pond and kept on coming. An adult standing at their dable adversary. Father Na- 60 yards in circumference pond before starting their fire Fully clothed, he waded edge of the pond was ture has absolutely no con- and a five-foot-tall man could also. across the pond. The chant- watching me and his boys trol. In the heat, mortals try to probably walk across without Both groups were brothers ing stopped on both sides. as I was watching him and cool off. During our hike that getting his chin wet. in sweat. Although we could What was he doing? The boy my boys. What signal summer, the temperature After hiking all day in tem- hear parts of their conversa- emerged from the water and caused us to enter the pond nearly burst thermometers. peratures approaching 100 tions, there was no contact squished among us. Calmly, and meet in the middle, I Our canteens were almost degrees, this pond was a gift between the groups as each he took two containers of don’t know. We shook empty as we stopped just off from the air conditioning an- concentrated on preparing water from behind his back hands and introduced our- supper. Nothing interrupted and emptied them in our fire. selves. After a splash fight anyone’s concentration on Amid laughter and other with the boys, we returned their food. My guys would forms of endearment, their to our respective pond munch on the MacDonald’s side began to shout, “Our sides to watch in case our Arches, if someone served fire’s bigger than your fire.” charges got too rough. I will them with French fries and a Indeed, their fire was bigger never forget the sight of my soda. than our fire. new friend and his boys With darkness approach- Two boys from our side standing half naked around ing, the temperature and hu- waded across the pond to their fire drying clothes. He midity didn’t change, but deliver four containers of wa- probably remembers the each group added wood for ter on their fire (not without a same thing about me. an evening campfire. We sang the first song, which some might consider salty. Scrabble made the word “piglet,” an They sang a song that was opposing player could use also salty with a tablespoon the letter “g” in his new word of hot pepper. Competition. (Continued from page 11) be considered valid, it must “garden” if the spacing per- The loudest, not quality of be included in a standard mitted that many letters. voices, would win this con- dictionary or lexicon. Although Butts had made a test, and with 13-17 singers Tournament rules are dif- few sets of the game, he was on each side of the pond, ferent and more complex not successful in marketing it decibel readings peaked. than those used in for greater distribution. In Between songs, one of ours “household” play. 1948, one of the original yelled, “Our fire’s bigger than A brief history owners of the game, a Mr. your fire.” Everyone around Scrabble was created in Brunot, bought the rights to him joined in with chanting Email your news to: [email protected] 1938 and was originally the game. Brunot offered a voices, “our fire’s bigger than called Criss-Crosswords. royalty payment to Butts, Originator architect Alfred changed the name of the Butts used his previously game to Scrabble, simplified created game Lexiko as the some of the rules, and began basis for his new game. limited manufacturing of With a larger gameboard 2,400 sets that year at a con- and a crossword-puzzle ap- verted schoolhouse in Con- proach, Butts used mathe- necticut. matically calculated letter It was not until 1948 that distributions and their individ- the president of Macy’s, who ual point values, based on had played the game on va- the frequency of their ex- cation, decided that the pected usage in the game. game should be sold in the For example, the letter X, Macy’s stores. Unable to sat- which is seldom used in isfy manufacturing require- words, was assigned a ments, Strauss sold the higher point value than the manufacturing rights to one letter T, which is used in of the firms that had previ- many words. The object of ously rejected the game. To the game was to create the surprise of many, nearly words that were worth the four million sets of the Scrab- highest combined letter value ble game were sold in the but that “worked, in a cross- first year of its manufacture. word fashion, with other let- Popularity grows ters. So if one player had Over the next decade, transfers of trademarks and ownership continued. The game was ultimately owned by Hasbro, which had also acquired ownership of another popular game called Parcheesi. In 1984, the popular Scrabble game was turned into a daytime game show, which aired until early 1990 and enjoyed another run in the first half of 1993. Another version of the show, “Scrabble Showdown,” pre- viewed on The Hub cable channel in 2011. World-wide popularity Scrabble is sold in 121 countries and in more than 30 languages. Over 150 million sets have been sold worldwide. According to Wikipedia, about one-third of households in the U.S. have Scrabble sets. It is reported that half of Great Britain’s homes have a set of the Scrabble game. The game is played by about 4,000 clubs throughout the world. Mentally challenging – yes. Fun – absolutely. Ready to play?

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crease as a percentage of the U.S. allows some flexibil- the total economy. ity in solving the country’s Sound Advice Observation: The nonde- long-term spending prob- Norman J. Politziner, CFP®, CeFT® President of NJP Associates fense spending category, lems. outlays for maintaining the Nobody wants to pay more taxes, but these two obser- Two observations ernment tax policy is chang- As Congress debates the nation’s infrastructure – ing significantly. Tax cuts Biden administration’s pro- roads, mass transit, com- vations might make the se- that might make were in vogue for nearly four posal for a massive increase munication, buildings, and ries of tax hikes expected to higher taxes easier decades, but Present Joseph in federal infrastructure basic functions of American be enacted in the weeks Biden is planning on imple- spending, which would re- society, has been allocated ahead easier to bear. to bear menting higher federal taxes quire an increase in taxes a shrinking share of gross For the first time since the on corporations as well as and government borrowing, domestic product as the Norman J. Politziner, CFP, a resident of Encore, is an In- administration of President high-income and high net- here are two key observa- population grew. Federal Ronald Reagan, federal gov- highway, mass transit, and vestment Adviser Representa- worth individuals in 2021. tions made by independent tive of Kingsview Asset Man- economist, Fritz Meyer. communication systems agement. The United States govern- make America the envy of For more information, ques- most of the world but it has Espinoza, 76P Rossmoor ment’s revenue spending tions, or comments, we encour- taken a backseat to other age you to visit our website at Drive, formerly of Linden, over the past half-century has shifted. According to the priorities. www.politziner.com or call us N.J. Including all forms of taxes at (732) 296-9355. ©2021 Shveta Shah, 499C Stock- non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, health care – federal, state, and local; Advisor Products Inc. All ton Lane, formerly of Win- Rights Reserved. spending and social security income, sale, value-added, dsor, N.J. estate and property taxes – The views and information are receiving a greater share contained herein may have Denis Cano, 522-O the U.S. has one of the low- NEW NEIGHBORS of revenue, while defense been prepared independently Spencer Lane, formerly of est total tax burdens among By Christina Smith, Resident spending has been judged a of the presenting Representa- Bernardsville, N.J. the 37 developed nations Services Manager Miguel Quinones and lower priority since the fall of tive and are presented for in- that are members of the Or- formational purposes only and Jung Soo Cho and Dae Lydia Ruiz, 123B Rossmoor the Soviet Union. Soon Cho, 379A Old Nassau In the decade ahead, ganization of Economic Co- should not be construed as Drive, formerly of Falls operation and Development investment advice. This infor- Road, formerly of North Church, Va. spending on Medicare, Medicaid and other federal (OECD). Countries, such as mation is not intended as tax Brunswick, N.J. Rosemarie Bovino, 86-O or legal advice. Please consult Randy and Christine Scott, health programs, along with China, Brazil, India, and Rus- Old Nassau Road, formerly sia, are not OECD embers with your Attorney or Account- 614N Winchester Lane, for- Social Security and the in- ant prior to acting upon any of of Pottsville, Pa. and excluded here. merly of Elmwood Park, N.J. Frank and Eileen Ragona, terest payment on the na- the information contained in Toru and Mutsuko Ouchi, tional debt, are expected to Observation: The com- this correspondence. 84A Old Nassau Road, for- paratively low tax burden of 655B Yale Way, formerly of merly of Pinehurst, N.C. continue to steadily in- East Amherst, N.Y. Delia Vitale, 40A Concord Lane, formerly of Jamesburg, N.J. Doris Isayev, 1N Old Nas- sau Road, formerly of Edi- son, N.J. Victoria Ruberto and Jose Figueroa, 278B Milford Lane, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Helen Shu, 271-O Old Nassau Road, formerly of Leonia, N.J. Christie Obe, 172A Ross- moor Drive, formerly of Hempstead, N.Y. Nikolaos and Zenaida Goumakos, 186A Rossmoor Drive, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y. Kris Solt, 391A Orrington Lane, formerly of Ewing, N.J. Steven Braun, 544-O Sut- ton Way, formerly of Mill- town, N.J. Donata McCarroll, 126N Lowell Lane, formerly of Westwood, N.J. Julie Shakoor, 86A Old Nassau Road, formerly of Monroe Twp., N.J. Patty Smith, 68D Glouces- ter Way, formerly of Plains- boro, N.J. Mark and Robin Stein- hausen, 180A Prescott Lane, formerly of Jamesburg, N.J. Manual and Sylvia

Mailing Addresses If you are not receiving mail from Rossmoor, your Mutual, or The Rossmoor News, it may be a matter of our not having your correct mailing address. Many residents, over the years, filed “Winter Address” forms with Administration and failed to specify a return date. If you did not contact us when you returned, it might be possible that we still have an al- ternate or winter address in our system. Please contact Resident Services manager, at 609- 655-1000, to verify your address.

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Thank You Note In Memoriam By Connie Previte holding a vaccine clinic for Thank you, Saint Peter’s Monroe Township senior Richard Anthony Kulesza, University Hospital, for residents. 92, of Rossmoor passed away peacefully, on June 6, 2021. Richard resided in Metu- chen for 36 years, before moving to Monroe Twp. 25 years ago. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1946, lettering in three sports: football, basketball, and track. He was selected to All Middlesex County Football Team and played semi-pro football. He graduated from Rutgers Univer- sity in 1950, with a BS in Education. He served in the US Navy, from 1950 to 1954, serving Connie Previte, left, graduate of Saint Peter’s School for during the Korean War, on Nurses, class of 1958, enjoyed reminiscing while receiv- the USS Albany, a flagship in ing a vaccination. the Atlantic Fleet. He later joined the family business. He was the third generation of his family to (s)milestones work in the casket and fu- neral supply industry. An avid golfer, he was a Three generations in Rossmoor member of the Metuchen By Annie Tierney side while weeding, pruning Golf and Country Club, for The Applebees were the or watering the grass. Al- over 60 years. With many first residents in their manor though we have slowed trophies won over the years, on Rossmoor Drive. Many down in some areas, we can his proudest accomplish- years later, their daughter still get together and enjoy a ments being a hole-in-one on Marie moved to Rossmoor. few laughs and chat. She’s a the 18th hole, and also win- She can see her parents’ wonderful next-door ning the coveted 2-day Mem- former manor from her neighbor. Love her dearly. ber Guest Tournament. He patio. Marie’s daughter, Beverly, was also a member of the Marie was 97 years old also has a home here. Rossmoor Men’s Golf Asso- last March. She loves plants Happy to say, it’s within ciation and Forsgate Country and flowers. We used to chat walking distance to her Club. frequently when meeting out- Mom’s. A proud alumni and loyal supporter of Rutgers Univer- sity, he was a member of the July 20 is Rutgers Alumni Association, the Scarlet R Club, Rutgers International Chess Day Touchdown Club, and a season ticket holder for basketball and football, for over 60 years. Richard was a member of the B.P.O.E Lodge #1914 and the Chamber of Com- merce of the United States of America. He was a parish- ioner of St. Francis Cathe- dral, Metuchen He also enjoyed fishing, boating, reading, and gar- dening. He would strive to Marie Laffin and Annie Tierney have the most perfect yard, and his many hours dedi- cated to it always showed. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Claire. Surviv- ing are his three children, Leon Kulesza and his wife Susan; Karen Kulesza; and Kimberly Kulesza Fleming and her husband Chris; and grandchildren Christopher, Emily, Patrick, and Thomas.

Help Lines Available If you or someone you know is struggling, know that social distancing shouldn’t mean social isolation. Call for help:  Adult Mental Health: 1-866- 202-4357  Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572-7233  Child Abuse Hotline: 1-877- 652-2873  Youth Behavioral Health: 1- 877-652-7624

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Antibiotics do not work Speak with your physi- against viruses. If a cian and follow his/her HEALTH CARE CENTER NEWS person developed a recommendations. H C C N bacterial infection from Saint Peter’s has devel- COVID-19, an antibi- oped a COVID-19 Recovery Myth: Transplant patients builds immunity without otic may be needed. Program for people who still Myths have lingering complications should not get the the complications of Myth: The COVID-19 vac- COVID-19. from COVID-19 such as (Continued from page 1) COVID-19 vaccine. cine will make me shortness of breath, chest Fact: The COVID-19 vaccine more susceptible to nated. You should Myth: The COVID-19 vac- pain, digestive problems and is safe for transplant becoming ill while I wear a mask if you are cine was developed fatigue. The program pro- patients. These pa- develop immunity. around someone who with or contains contro- vides access to multispe- tients should speak Fact: There is no evidence is unvaccinated or at versial substances. cialty care for patients who with their doctors about an individual is suscep- high risk of contracting Fact: The COVID-19 vaccine have previously tested posi- getting the COVID-19 tible to becoming ill COVID-19. was not developed with tive and were either hospital- vaccine if they have while his/her body de- Myth: The mRNA in Pfizer fetal tissue and does not ized or recovered at home. If any concerns. contain any type im- velops immunity. and Moderna vaccines you or someone you know is will alter my DNA. Myth: It is better to get plants, microchips or Myth: The COVID-19 vac- experiencing complications Fact: These vaccines will not COVID-19 to gain im- tracking devices. cine is not recom- due to COVID-19, call the change a person’s ge- munity. Myth: COVID-19 is caused mended for people COVID-19 Recovery Pro- netic makeup (DNA). Fact: COVID-19 can cause by bacteria. with severe allergies. gram at 732-745-8552 or The vaccine does not long-term health prob- Fact: COVID-19 is caused Fact: Severe allergies are email COVID19recovery@ enter the nucleus of lems and even death. by a family of viruses not contraindicated for saintpetersuh.com to make the cell where DNA is Getting the vaccine called coronavirus. getting the vaccine. an appointment. located.

Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine was rapidly developed and tested and makes them unsafe. Fact: Due to the world-wide pandemic, these vaccines were developed faster than normally but went through the same rigorous testing and regulatory process by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Myth: After getting the COVID-19 vaccine, I will test positive. Fact: There is no live virus in the vaccine so you will not test positive for COVID-19 as a result of the vaccine.

Myth: I don’t need to get the COVID-19 vaccine as I am not at high risk for developing severe complications of COVID-19. Fact: Regardless of your risk, everyone needs to be vaccinated. You can still contract COVID-19 and spread it to other people.

Myth: People with certain blood types experience less severe COVID-19 infections and don’t need to be vaccinated. Fact: Ongoing research shows no reason to believe certain blood types have a higher severity to COVID-19. Everyone should be

vaccinated.

Myth: The flu vaccine helps to protect you from COVID-19. Fact: The flu and COVID-19 have similar symptoms but are two different viruses. The flu vaccine will not give you immunity against COVID-19.

Myth: The COVID-19 virus has mutated and our vaccines won’t work. Fact: It is true coronavirus has mutated and is mutating. Research is showing these new variants are transmitted more easily and more people will come down with COVID- 19. Studies are ongoing as to whether the vaccines are less effective, but data is showing COVID-19 vaccine offers some protection.

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CULINARY CORNER By Sidna Mitchell

Peanut Butter Cup, Cookies Crafting Beer 1933, one of the Yuenglings & Cream, Cherry Vanilla returned to running the brew- Chunk, Cinnamon Churro, Buns, not Beer ery full-time and the Dairy Root Beer Float, Creamy & Ice Cream Products company continued Sweet Madagascar Vanilla, Hummm¼someone men- until 1985 when the last car- as well as Strawberry and tioned beer ice cream. tons of Yuengling Ice Cream Teaberry. Yuengling’s Beer Ice Cream were produced. After checking the website to be exact. I don’t know However, in 2014 a for store locations where I about that. Yuengling and a partner re- could purchase the delicious However, when I checked introduced the ice cream. sounding ice cream, I was o u t t h e w e b s i t e Their flavors include Black unfortunately not successful (yuenglingsicecream.com) I and Tan, Butterbeer, Es- in a local search. So, instead saw the connection. Yes, presso Chocolate Chip, Va- of eating ice cream, I de- Yuengling is the name of nilla Fudge Chunk with Pret- cided I would just make America’s oldest continuing zels, Sea Salt Caramel Swirl, some beer buns. brewery. And there was a brief time when the brewing stopped thanks to Prohibi- Granny’s Culinary tion. Thus, that’s where the Beer Buns ice cream comes into the Corner story. Yuengling’s Ice Cream 1 cup beer Corporation was started in 2 cups Bisquick or Jiffy Mix ingredients together 1920 by the owner of D.G. Baking Mix and pour into a greased Yuengling & Son Brewery. 2 tablespoons sugar muffin tin. Throughout Prohibition Cook until golden brown (about 15 minutes) in a 400- days, the company grew and degree oven. Makes about 12 buns or you can easily cut in 1930 the name was the recipe in half. changed from Yuengling’s NOTE: Granny, my mother who was a tee-totaler, used Ice Cream Corporation to to pour the remaining beer down the drain. (To make the Yuengling Dairy Products buns she would “borrow” a can from Ed, a neighbor who Corporation when it began owned a liquor store.) I always make sure I use a cold processing and distributing beer so I can finish drinking what’s left in the bottle or can. milk in the Pottsville, Pa. It’s your decision. Enjoy the buns and, if you so desire, the area. beer! After Prohibition ended in I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected].

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download speed. As per the watch high definition you Computer Club must connect using an By Steven Gray FCC site, to watch a stan- HDMI cable so your TV This is my first article to dard definition stream you must be HDMI capable. If the Rossmoor News in 13 need a speed of at least 3-4 you are still using that old months. I thought I would Mbps, high definition 5-8 TV that was a wedding pre- be more myself and hit you Mbps, and a 4k video 25 sent when “I Love Lucy” with some puns so be Mbps. You can contrast that was first run you might con- warned and read at your with general use such as sider buying a new one. own risk. email and social media only But I do not have Com- Streaming – what is it? needing 1 Mbps. Think back cast, I use Verizon for my There are Oceans of infor- to when you used a modem Internet. You can still mation about Streaming on – the faster ones were 14400 stream but it gets a bit more the Internet so I thought I bps with the ultra-fast ones complicated. The same in- would Bridge the gaps and at 52000 bps. formation concerning Wi-Fi try to increase your River of How does that compare? July 23 is and a direct cable connec- knowledge. Follow along 14400 bps = 0.1152 Mbps. tion is appropriate providing and let this information 52000 bps = 0.416 Mbps. your TV has one or the National Gorgeous Grandma Day Flood into you. By the time Even the fastest modem other (or both). Older TVs, you are done I hope you was less than half the while still being high defini- can see. To begin with, we speed needed today for tion, may not have those start with a song (be glad even the minor things like connections. That brings us you are reading this and not email, streaming could to a dongle. listening to me sing): never have taken place us- A dongle is a little adapter To Stream it’s impossible ing a modem. f r o m e i t h e r G o o g l e to stream. To watch the How to stream? Any de- (Chromecast) or a knock-off unwatchable show. To see vice connected to the Inter- (Miracast) that connects to on a screen way too small. net with decent speed is an HDMI port on the TV (yes, To try to watch where the capable of streaming. If you still need one of those). You Internet dares not go. This have a “smart” TV that is can then receive the stream is my quest. To stream that connected by either Wi-Fi on a laptop, tablet or smart darn show. No matter how or directly using an phone and “cast” it to the TV. hopeless, no matter how Ethernet cable then you Now you are using Wi-Fi to slow. To try for the right to can stream using the TV receive the stream and the see more, no matter how controls. same Wi-Fi to send (cast) hopeless, even if the show If you do not have a the stream elsewhere. This is a bore -- big finish -- TO smart TV, Wi-Fi, or an will take up more bandwidth STREAM, I MUST LEARN Ethernet connection but do and will definitely slow your HOW TO STREAM! use Comcast you can also connection so what you can So what is streaming? stream through Comcast see on your device with no Basically, it is any media but you need the X1 box problem may not be watch- that is sent to computers and remote (it is a free up- able on your TV due to stut- and/or mobile devices via grade and gives you voice tering. the Internet. It is very simi- control as well). Do note that not all de- lar to downloading but, The issue is that stream- vices can use Miracast but unlike downloading, it is ing though Comcast, while all can use Chromecast deleted automatically once it does work, may stutter a provided you cast through you play them. bit as the more load on the either Google or Edge. Also One thing you must be lines the slower the speed. very aware of is your A side note – if you want to (Continued on page 17)

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Have you enjoyed the concert yet? Here’s an easier way

By Linda Bozowski entation. If you are using the ply with a hyperlink that you The Rossmoor Music As- YouTube channel on your may click on and be taken sociation is hoping that many TV, you will be able to take directly to the concert on of our residents have taken advantage of the larger your computer. advantage of the Fred Moyer screen size. We hope that you will take piano presentation that was After July 17, folks who advantage of enjoying this prepared for those of us at wish to see the presenta- wonderful performance. We Rossmoor. We have asked tion, either for the first time are looking forward to having Moyer to make the concert a or for an additional viewing, Moyer entertain us again in little easier to view for those will need to enter the You- person at our Meeting who may not be comfortable Tube private link that was House, where we will be able with entering the YouTube published in the June issue to hear him play and also web address to access the of the Rossmoor News. In view his performance program. What he has gra- case you have forgotten, through the wonders of his ciously done for us is make you may also contact the Mu- Moyer-Cam device. the concert available publicly sic Association by email at Please contact us if you on your PC or on your televi- rossmoor.music.association have any questions about sion without entering a web @gmail.com and we will re- this free performance. Enjoy! address. The public availability of the concert will only run from Our day will come July 1 to July 17. Viewers By Judy Perkus may access the presentation As I write this in early June, Rossmoor is still closed while by selecting YouTube on other PRCs have reopened both outdoor activities as well as their PCs or TVs and, using their clubhouses. Our pool and outdoor courts were to open in the search function on the mid-June with extremely limited access and stringent regula- left side of the screen, enter- tions. Governor Murphy has opened up New Jersey, relaxing ing “Fred Moyer” and then most restrictions for indoor and outdoor venues scrolling through Moyer’s Rossmoor Dance Club President Armen DeVivo would love available programs. Our pro- to put her exciting plans into action. Watch Channel 26 for gram will be clearly identified announcements. as the Rossmoor, N.J. pres- It seems like forever, but our day will come.

We are still reading Big crowd of Democrats enjoy pizza and writing in party Rossmoor By Norman Perkus By Michael Markel, Democratic Siegel and Alton Kinsey, The Book Discussion Club president M.D. Group continues to meet It was a beautiful spring Busy running this lively monthly over Zoom on the evening on May 24 when a event were the Club Presi- third Thursday of the month. large crowd of Democrats dent Mike Markel, who ex- “The Other Einstein,” by came together for pizza and hibited nothing less than Marie Benedict is the book to sodas in the parking lot professional skill at slicing be discussed at the July near The Pantry. Hand- and distributing the 18 piz- meeting. Join us at 3 p.m. on shakes, smiles, and “Hi, zas ordered from Sal’s Deli, July 15. good to see ya,” were the Vice President Sharon Mor- On July 29, the last Thurs- order of the day after the gan, and Secretary Lisa day of the month, the Writers long, lonely winter of our Evans. Treasurer Sue Group will meet virtually at discontent that we had all Rauth reported taking in 16 10 a.m. to discuss what they just survived. Many people new members, bringing the have written. expressed satisfaction at paid-up total to a healthy 91 All Rossmoorites are wel- the size of the crowd people. come. Call Norman Perkus (nearly 100 people) and the The Monroe Township for Zoom access. enthusiasm in the air. Democratic organization Among the gathering donated several boxes of Computer Club were Monroe Mayor Steve blue and white “Rossmoor For Display Advertising Dalina, who, it turns out, Democratic Club” T-shirts likes to bust chops and (Continued from page 16) that members were pleased In the Rossmoor News keep everyone laughing; note that some of the newer to take home with them. County Commissioner Les- Contact TVs may have Miracast Before the crowd dis- lie Koppel who came with a built in while others may bursed, Mayor Dalina made sweet little pooch; Monroe have Amazon TV or Roku a point of recognizing the Princeton Editorial Services Council members Miriam built in. There are other many guests among the Cohen, Elizabeth Schnei- dongles/devices that can crowd. His suggestion that, 732-761-8534 der, and Terry Van Dzura; stream such as the Roku, while pizza and sodas were County Commissioners Amazon Fire stick and Ap- fine, perhaps some thought [email protected] Chanelle Scott-McCullum could be given to a beer ple TV but I am not familiar and Shanti Narra; and and hot dog event at some with them whereas I have Claribel Cortes from the future date. He got some used both Miracast and County Surrogate’s office. eager applause for that Chromecast. Of course, you Joining the crowd were one! will still need that infamous two candidates for the No- Stay tuned. Good things HDMI port. vember election for the are coming. I mentioned both Comcast Monroe Council: Rupa (See photos on page 10.) and Verizon, I am not push- ing either one of them. It is your choice what you want to use and, obviously, pay for. The same can be said for the MONROE TWP. various dongles. I will admit FIRE DISTRICT #3 to using Chromecast in the past on a non-smart (dumb?) AT YOUR SERVICE, TV and occasionally use ANYTIME. Miracast now as it is built in and makes on-line shopping www.mtfd3.com easier to see but I do not and 609–409–2980 will not recommend one over the other.

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Religious Organizations Spotlight on our congregation’s president By Adrienne Brotman choir, Temple Sha’arey Sha- Cindy Sigl is the congrega- lom in Springfield. Now she tion’s president. She and her is president of the Jewish husband John moved to Congregation. It is very im- Rossmoor four years ago portant to Cindy to make Ju- from Cranford, N.J. John and daism fun. She is proud to be Cindy have been married for Jewish and proud of her re- 33 years and have two sons, ligion. She is an asset to the Scott, 30, and Brian, 26. congregation. She has been Cindy grew up in Wood- instrumental this past year in bridge and is a recruiter for keeping morale up. managers and chefs for res- She has helped to orches- taurants all over the country. trate sending symbolic foods A friend, who lived here, for the holidays to our mem- told John and Cindy about bers. She also hosted a get this community. They together at her home for the chose a free-standing congregation last month. We manor, and Cindy espe- are happy to have a dedi- Golf Pro’s corner news cially loves her sunroom, cated and hard worker as a which is her workspace. member of our congregation. By Ray Bridy and their guests continue to you don’t get your first putt Cindy feels Rossmoor is Zoom Sabbath services The busiest golf season in rave about the Rossmoor within a reasonable three- well maintained and has will be Friday, July 9 and Fri- many years was 2020. golf course. This is how we foot circle. tons of activities if you day, July 23 at 4:30 p.m. We need to go all the way are able to build our mem- The drill I like to do is the choose to participate. She Zoom Torah Study will be back to 2012 when we had bership base; most of our circle drill. This drill builds has enjoyed the Zumba Saturday, July 10 and Satur- as many rounds of golf new members come via a confidence. Place 6 balls classes and utilizing the gym. day, July 24 at 10 a.m. played in one single year. member referral. They enjoy three to four feet around the She likes that a lot of dogs Watch Channel 26 for any Not only were rounds of the atmosphere, course con- hole, forming a circle. Then reside here and thinks she changes. Contact Judy golf way up in 2020, but we ditions and the challenge of proceed to try to hole all 6 may know more names of Perkus for more information set a new all-time record for our course. putts. As you work around the dogs that live here than on zooming. All are wel- new members joining the As golfers, we are all look- the circle you will feel pres- residents. Cindy does not come! If you would like infor- course. ing for ways to improve on sure grow. This pressure is have a dog, but she enjoys mation on the congregation, Since September 2020, we our score. This month’s golf good to experience. The drill babysitting them. She is ex- contact Allan Kaufman, vice have had 48 new golf mem- tip will be built around the will help you to handle it tremely happy to live here. president of Membership at bers join, most of them as full short-game. The fastest way once you have that same Cindy was president and a [email protected] members. Our previous re- to lower your score is by im- three- to four-foot putt on the participant in her temple’s om or call 732-690-2145. cord was 21 new members in proving your skills on and golf course. A successful the same time period. As we around the green. Think of session is making all 6 putts move into the month of July how many extra strokes that in a row without having to and beyond, we hope to are taken on the green or restart again once you miss grow our other golf revenue chipping onto the green, add- the first putt. streams to the levels we had ing to your score. Please feel free to stop in pre-2020. We can do this by For putting, make sure you and visit the pro shop, driving bringing back corporate do your homework on the range, and putting green. league play and small out- practice green and get a feel The golf staff and I would like side groups of golfers and for the speed of the green. for you to engage in the outings. There are only two factors game. We are here to help The golf course is in ex- with putting — distance and you in whatever way we can. ceptional condition; we have direction. It’s hard to make a Golf is a game of a lifetime Tom Tucci and his crew to putt if you never reach the and it is never too late to thank for that. Our members hole. It’s easy to three-putt if start!

Middlesex County and Monroe Township complete acquisition and preserve 35-Acre Zimbicki Farm along Federal Road

Acquisition secures land the farmland located on Fed- criteria established by the for open space through eral Road, owned by the Es- Middlesex County Agriculture County Farmland tate of the late Mr. Anthony Development Board and the Preservation Program Zimbicki, Sr., of Monroe New Jersey State Agriculture Monroe Township officials Township, for the total of Development Committee. have announced the addition $945,837. The State contrib- The value is determined by of 35 acres to its open space uted $567,502.20, the two independent appraisals, inventory thanks to another County paid $189,167.40, and the farmland is pre- From left, Karen Seiden, Helene Gray, and Janet Good- successful collaboration with and Monroe Township paid served by placing an agricul- stein join the Jewish Congregation at President Cindy Middlesex County and the $189,167.40 towards the ture preservation easement Sigl’s home on a very hot June Sunday afternoon. State of NJ through the purchase. on the property. The State, Farmland Preservation Pro- “The Middlesex County County, and municipality A message from High Tech gram. Board of County Commis- share the cost of the farms’ “This is a prime piece of sioners has always had a development rights, with the Landscapes, Inc. Monroe Township real estate commitment to preserving State contributing much of  All summer flowers have  Pruning will continue that is now and forever land within our beautiful the purchase price. Middle- been planted.  The third round of saved from development. We County, evident in our thou- sex County’s program is  We have edged all the fertilization will be a liquid are thankful that Middlesex sands of acres of farmland strictly voluntary; farmland sidewalks, driveways, and application of nutsedge County and the State took and open space already pre- owners interested in partici- curb lines each month and control using herbicide that the necessary steps to ac- served,” said Middlesex pating in the program must are up to date. produces fast, visible quire the land in partnership County Commissioner Direc- submit a formal application to  The weed killer has been results and controls difficult with us,” said Mayor Stephen tor Ronald Rios. “We look the Middlesex County Agri- effective now that it is hot weeds such as nutsedge, Dalina. “The addition of an- forward to continuing to pre- culture Development Board. consistently. Please tune to season long and aids in other 35 acres of farmland serve more farmland proper- Channel 26 for information reducing future generations moves us closer to our goal ties and protecting them from on when your Mutual will of weeds. This will take of preserving half of the non-agricultural development be sprayed. place late July/August. Township. This acquisition as it’s an investment in all of would not have been possi- our futures. Farmland preser-  So far, we have still been Please remember to put able to mow the entire ble without the cooperation vation is the first step to en- any debris out front curbside of the Zimbicki Estate. We suring food is available for community weekly even Sunday night in order for us with the bad weather are grateful for their interest generations to come.” to pick up Monday morning. in preserving this land.” Middlesex County’s Farm- recently. Please call the Just a reminder, the newly East Gate phone and leave The County, in partnership land Preservation Program installed soil and seed needs with the State and the Town- purchases the non- a message with any to be watered at least twice a questions or concerns 609- ship of Monroe, purchased agriculture development day — 45 minutes in the the development rights for rights on farmland that meets 655-5134. morning and afternoon.

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LEASE A NIECE HOME July at the Monroe Township Public Library Classified CARE AGENCY. Assistance w/personal and household The Monroe Township What have you been read- Moore: One Name, Two activities – cooking shopping, Public Library (4 Municipal ing? We want to know! Join Fates by Wes Moore. Re- Advertising appointments, local transporta- Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ other book lovers for a lively serve the book through the tion. Companions. CHHAs, 08831) is open to the public discussion. Book Café is a library’s online catalog, by Home RNs. (732) 521-HOME or Monday through Thursday: perfect place to find your phone or at the Welcome (732) 521-4663. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday: next great read or share Desk. This title is also avail- Improvement & 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday what you have enjoyed. 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Call (609) 409-7096 or best. 24-hour care (living with prefer it. Place items on hold calendar or by phone at International Book Club* (908) 385-5869. resident). Elderly companion- with your library card and (732) 521-5000. Tuesday, July 20 at 10:30 ship. Call (609) 907-6059. pick them up when they're Monday Meditation a.m. PAINT KING NJ — Concordia ready. Schedule your ap- Mondays, July 12, 19 & 26 Join a book discussion Resident. Fast service. Experi- pointment on our website at at 9 a.m. about A Burning by Megha enced. Ceiling & Wall special- Help Wanted www.monroetwplibrary.org/ This program will be held Majumdar (India). Reserve a ist. NJ LIC 13HV10937500. curbside or by calling (732) via Zoom. Registration is not copy on the library website or Call (609) 598-2221. PART-TIME EVENING and 521-5000. required. Please visit the Li- by calling the library. This weekend custodians needed Returning Materials brary's website at title is also available in ebook MIKE THE HANDYMAN – for Concordia Homeowners’ The book drop at the Rec www.monroetwplibrary.org/ and audiobook formats See my display ad in this edi- Association. Set up and break Center is now open. You virtual-programs for meeting through the Libby app. This tion. (732) 780-0468. down events and some light cleaning. Able to lift up to 50 may return library materials ID and password information. is a hybrid event. *In-person lbs. Top $$. Interested? Call to the book drop at the Rec Page Turners* participation requires regis- Tax & Accounting Kim Vasta at 609-655-4664 x Center during the building’s Thursday, July 15 at 11 tration. Register in advance 102. operating hours. Return li- a.m. onlin: www.monroetwplibrary. Services brary materials to the book The theme for this session org/calendar or by phone at drops at the Library's Drive- is Odd Couples & Unlikely (732) 521-5000. 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Rebecca Bergknoff, audiobooks, ebooks, maga- Non-Fiction Discussion* The Library will be closed CPA. 732-718-4359 zines, music and movies, at Monday, July 19 at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 and Mon- Services any time of the day, from Please join us for a discus- day, July 5 in observance of wherever you are! Our digital sion of The Other Wes Independence Day. TECH BUDDY – Simple step- Wanted to Buy library is available 24/7. All by-step help with smart- you need is your library card phones, computers and tab- BUYING & SELLING GUNS – number. Visit our website at Contact Waste Management lets. Large print solutions for Call for pricing. (609) 558- www.monroetwplibrary.org/ low tech problems. Beginner to 9509. Ask for David. Licensed Advanced. Patience and en- Firearms Dealer. resources/digital. 609-587-1500 thusiasm included. Wireless Bookmobile ID# 61565342007 printers, Netflix, Amazon Alexa for pick up of household items The Bookmobile is on the setup and training. Have Alexa Transportation road with our bus full of NO electronics remind you of your appoint- BOB’S RIDES FOR CASH is books, bringing the Library to NO upholstered furniture ments, read audiobooks, you! Visit our website at back. Concordia resident. Call No mattresses more. $5 off setup. Free quote. https://www.monroetwplibrary. (732) 589-4974. Bob at (609) 819-1240. org/bookmobile for a sched- [email protected] ule of stops and information LIMO GUY — Our 19th year. about requesting materials. Recycle information from COMPUTERS BUILT & RE- All airports and almost any- Book Café* PAIRED - RJF Sales Com- where. Lincoln vehicles. New- Thursday, July 1 at 11 a.m. Waste Management pany LLC. Is your computer ark Airport $75. Philly Airport $155. JFK Airport $170. Prices Wednesday, July 7 at 11 a.m.  No caps on glass bottles/containers in the recycle bin. running slow? It may need a tune-up. Desktop and laptop include tax and tolls. 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bin. Please, no plastic bags in the recycling bin. You can experience. (732) 723-9537 or AMERICAN CAB & LIMO— use a plastic bag to dump your recyclables, but take the (732) 967-3400. Please leave We’ll take you anywhere. plastic bag away with you. (Recycle it at the supermar- message; most calls returned Reservations available. ket.) same day. Credit cards accepted. Call  Shredded paper cannot be recycled by Waste (609) 529-6943. BOB’S DOG WALKING and Management with their current equipment so put it in the dog sitting service for cash. household trash bin. AAA TRANSPORTATION— Call Bob at (609) 819-1240.  Aerosol cans must be empty and punctured before being Monroe area. (Encore resi- Concordia resident. put into the recycle bin. dent.) Transportation to air-

ports, trains, piers, NYC, and I Help & Health will drive your car to and from TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS Florida. Reasonable rates. Call Services Howard (732) 979-3085. Important phone numbers: Rossmoor Bus ...... 609-655-4401 ANNA’S HOME CARE – Cer- tified professional caregiver is House Cleaning Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. looking for live-in/live-out job in ANA SANTOS HOUSE Monroe Township Transportation ...... 609-443-0511 Monroe Township. Experi- CLEANING SERVICES— enced, references. Driver’s Experienced, dependable, Middlesex County license. Accepts long-term changes bed sheets, will start Area Transportation (MCAT) ...... 1-800-221-3520 care insurance. Low prices. laundry, uses own vacuum Private care option. Call cleaner. Reasonable. Refer- St. Peter’s University Hospital Anna at (609) 917-4208 or ences available. Please call (908) 337-7462. On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463 Ana at (732) 337-5743.

All schedules are available outside the E&R office FRIENDLY COMPANION— Doctor appointments, shopping, (near the copy machine) or via the Web at rcainj.com and July 30 is errands. I’m a Monroe Township following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and Activities, resident with many years of ex- International and Bus Info. perience and references. Call Lillian at (908) 208-2215. Friendship Day

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