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Vol. 23, No. 8 – August 2019 PRSRT STD P.O. Box 70, Millstone, N.J. 08510 ECRWSS A Monthly Periodical Serving Greenbriar at Whittingham U.S. Postage PAID EDDM Retail Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 PRESENTED BY THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB OF GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM WHOA Update FBI - Keeping America Safe By Ben Baum are checking out paving work By Ruth Banks coordinated to detect, defeat Report on Whittingham that needs to be done. Paving The FBI that we knew as and respond to terrorist activi- Home Owners Association driveways and common drive- children no longer exists. The ties, not just in the U.S. but all (WHOA) and Greenbriar at ways in Whittingham and sev- newly reorganized FBI, slowly over the world. Whittingham Community As- eral roads in Greenbriar have and painstakingly reformed, is The agency has observed sociation (GWCA) Joint Meet- been explored and these pro- quite a different organization. that jihadist efforts are based ing—June 17, 2019. jects are currently out for bid. According to J. Dischler, Su- on one thing, generally: Miriam Cohen and Jack Since FWH Engineers repre- pervisor, Intelligence Analyst KEEP IT SIMPLE. The Bos- Sandler welcomed the resi- sent both Boards and these with the Newark New Jersey ton Bombers used a pressure dents to the joint meeting. bids are out together, there FBI Office, and the speaker cooker, for example. Terrorist Jack stated that this is the first may be some savings because at the July 10 Civic Club propaganda can be posted on of several joint meetings that of this cooperative effort. meeting, state, county, mu- social media by ISIS and vari- will be held to address com- WHOA Business: Jamie nicipal law enforcement ous other supporters. The FBI mon issues in the community. said a lot of homes are for sale agencies are all connected can track these messages and Property Manager’s Report: and a notice of intent must be so they can communicate because it is now unified, a J. Dischler, Supervisor, Intelli- Jamie said that Bill Vibronek completed by the homeowner quickly with each other. So if local law enforcement agency gence Analyst with the Newark and Steve Gesselin from in order to sell a home or someone reports a in say, a small town Podunck, New Jersey FBI Office maintenance are constantly condo. Management prepares “suspicious activity” in a IA, can perhaps recognize cleaning out storm basins and the packages that go to the small town in New Jersey, something familiar. Civic Club president Ben drains so water runs off and mortgage company; manage- that information is quickly Mr. Dischler praised the Baum welcomed the large flows properly. Mowing is be- ment must be informed so the transmitted and is absorbed good relationships which re- turnout, and nominations for ing done to address the leaves information is correct and is to an appropriate agency. sulted in the re-organization. next year were requested. and overgrowth adjacent to completed in a timely fashion. Now state, local and federal He supervises 11 Intelligence Program chair Rita Pearlman the ponds. Both Associations (Continued on page 2) agencies are connected and professionals who are re- introduced the speaker. sponsible for providing tacti- Guests and visitors were cal and strategic intelligence urged to join the Civic Club, for the International Terror- reminding all that dues from Nurse’s Notes: How to Live Alone ism Program. He is recog- the Civic Club were used to nized by the FBI as a support various township Stephanie Fitzsimmons, band it was an adjustment ment and move forward every “subject matter expert” in organizations like the First EdD, MSN, RN, APRN –BC choosing toothpaste, laundry day. You can’t expect your international terrorism. He is Aid Squad, the Food Pantry Living alone can be an in- detergent and finding common new life to just happen – there also part of the Adjunct Fac- and the library. The Civic timidating thought for some ground on meal choices. is work to be done. ulty Program providing pres- Club meets on the second people. Living alone was a big Some of you know I facilitate There will be challenges to entations and instruction on Wednesday of each month fear of mine when I was a caregivers’ group and unfor- your new life. Typically, each international terrorism mat- and all residents and guests younger and then thru a series tunately in every marriage one partner does some of the ters to a variety of audiences are welcome. of life changes I lived alone partner is left when their chores that involve running a including law enforcement and I learned to love living spouse dies or moves to a household – now you are tak- and fire departments. He has alone. Then I got married and care facility. Living alone is ing over all of the chores. This been an FBI employee for See the as much as I loved my hus- challenging but doable. I have can be daunting but again, more than 27 years and for read several articles and one make it manageable! Sit down September 22 the past 23 years he has theme comes thru quite and write down all the critical worked for the FBI Newark Arts and Crafts clearly: You can do this! Truth chores you’ll need to complete See August 31 Joint Terrorism Task Force. is you probably do not have a each week like food shopping, Show details Golf Club Gala info His message to the audience choice; so put a positive spin cleaning up the house, or pay- on page 4. was “See something, say on page 4. on your new living arrange- (Continued on page 2) something.” STATE OF A STATE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR STATE? PRESENTED BY OUR DISTRICT 14 ASSEMBLYMEN DANIEL R. BENSON AND WAYNE P. DEANGELO BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE RESIDENTS CIVIC CLUB WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 7:30 PM IN THE BALLROOM Congratulations to the GW Ladies Golf Team bringing home the Women’s Golf Mayor’s Cup on ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME June 19, defeating five other communities in the process. Team members shown above are, from REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED left, Marie McDermott, Maddi Litoff, Barbara Bart, Linda Weintraub, and Cathy Fernandez. AUGUST 2019 – PAGE 2 GREENBRIAR AT WHITTINGHAM VOICE Nurse’s Notes Connect in Person - it’s fine to WHOA Update text, Facetime, or Skype when you’re busy, but don’t forget to (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 1) Wayne Baruch expressed make time to physically meet up viewed the By-Laws to simplify ing bills and designate a time Greenbriar Business: Jack the wording. The Rules and concern about when he drives at every opportunity. If most of and day to do each. Perhaps from Leeds Lane onto Whit- your friends live a distance stated that both Boards Regulations will be available grocery shopping is not a de- worked on the best possible on the GW website. Presently tingham Drive because there away, make an effort to find new sirable task for you. Consider is a sight problem caused by friends who live in the same trash/recycling schedule. The residents who are selling their having a store delivery service winter/spring schedule was houses must return their bind- untrimmed bushes. Jamie said area or get to know your col- every four to six weeks for a that the bushes are on Green- leagues better after work. changed and the toters were ers to management; this proc- large delivery. You will still added. Republic Services was ess may change when the pa- briar property and she is in- Reaching out to others who have to shop for milk, vegeta- negligent in regard to certain per copies are phased out. vestigating what the cost will may need a shoulder to lean bles, etc. but not as often! services, namely, leaking hy- The remainder of the meet- be to attend to these bushes on can also help you over- Social Contact and then charge the home- come loneliness. Helping oth- draulic fluid and missing col- ing was conducted in response If you do not know your lections on certain streets. to residents’ inquiries: owner. ers will allow you to turn the neighbor, introduce yourself to May Herlands said there is focus away from yourself and Both Boards with Jamie’s as- Jim Penzias asked about your neighbors. If you have a sistance met with Republic the two new employees that no heat in the ladies dressing onto someone else. good relationship with your room and she also questioned Get Out of the House - multiple times to ascertain the were added to the staff; Jamie neighbors, you can help each proper penalty for missed col- indicated that Bill Vibronek the temperature of the pool Spending too much time alone other. Invite Friends Over for No water. Jamie explained that in your house is unhealthy and lections and/or additional leak- was added in the spring but Reason - Don’t assume that no age. Republic is supplying new Steve Gesselin is not a new our community does not have will make your loneliness worse. one wants to come over to a hot pool; the water tempera- Get out. Take a stroll around the trucks. employee. spend time with you. You’d be Jamie said that toters must Alan Cooper said he was ture is usually 81 degrees. neighborhood. Visit the club- surprised by how many people She also complained about house. Just being around other be brought back inside after surprised that the geese are also feel lonely and may jump at pick up.