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VOLUME 54 / No. 4 Monroe Township, New Jersey April 2018 Diabetes workshops: small changes = big results By Mary Jane Brubaker “I’ve been leading these “Small changes can have a workshops for several years big impact in the life of peo- and I have to say that every ple with diabetes,” says single graduate comes out of Janet Knoth, BS, RN, CHPN, this class having learned at CPHQ. “For example, check- least one thing they can do ing your blood sugar regu- differently to improve their larly can improve the quality lives,” says Knoth. “It may be of your life. Typically, people understanding how to read with diabetes can feel hungry food labels, understanding when their blood sugar is the difference between a Joe Salzano either high or low. If you serving size and a portion, know your blood sugar is or finding a workshop higher than it should be, you buddy who will take walks can take a short walk around with you or go food shop- the house and that sense of ping with you. We learn a hunger may go away be- lot at the workshops. Some cause your blood sugar will if it comes from the free be back in range. But if you book on living with chronic don’t check your blood disease that each partici- Honor and Remember Flag sugar, you might eat when pant receives and some of it you have an elevated blood comes from the participants Denny O’Malley and Dan McOlvin events, club and group ac- sugar and that is a challeng- themselves.” tivities, Mutual information, ing cycle people with diabe- “The bottom line is we all Veterans Group - March meeting RCAI updates, along with tes need to break.” have choices,” says Knoth. information on homes in Knoth, a Diabetes Self “People with diabetes or pre- and upcoming events Rossmoor. Take a look. Education Management Pro- diabetes can choose to em- Also, for those of you who gram Master Trainer, will be power themselves with the By Dan McOlvin and Denny new community website. leading the diabetes work- knowledge to better manage O’Malley have complained about RCAI recently updated our shops being held Friday their disease. These work- Over 50 of our veterans watching Channel 26 to see website and created a new mornings starting April 27 shops do work. They are ef- enjoyed another meeting on if an event or program was link www.rcainj.com. The through June 1 from 9:30 fective. They change peo- March 6 with our special listed, only to miss it when new and improved website a.m. to noon in the Gallery at ple’s lives. But the first step guest speaker, our own Mi- you looked away for a sec- contains everything Ross- the Clubhouse. “Diabetes is making the choice to par- chelle Williams, who pre- ond, the new website also moor with special pages on can be a very isolating dis- ticipate. I hope we get a sented an overview of our activities and cultural has a Channel 26 page where you can see each ease,” says Knoth. “People great turnout from the Ross- page from Channel 26. The with diabetes tend not to talk moor community.” Focus on: Groups and Clubs section is color-coded to with their family or friends The Diabetes Workshops make it easy for you to find about their disease. That is are being sponsored by the Downsizing: Lose weight with what you are looking for. why attending these work- Rossmoor Community Congratulations to RCAI on shops is so important. You’ll Church in partnership with friends’ support this new page and thank have a chance to share ex- Quality Insights. By Jean Houvener goal. There is then a brief you to Michelle Williams for periences with others in the For more information or to Every Wednesday at 9:30 recounting of the prior week, a great presentation. community who are dealing register for these free work- a.m. the Downsizing Group including the total pounds Our Veterans can now or- with similar problems.” shops, call Jarmaine Wil- weighs in. If someone has lost by the group (some der shirts and hats to demon- liams at 732-955-8168. gained weight, he or she weeks there is a total gain strate their pride in being a pays a fine of a quarter. The rather than a loss, especially veteran, and to create a biggest loser for the month around a holiday). sharp uniform appearance Pet reminder gets a gift certificate. The Previously the group had whenever we gather for spe- Residents have an obliga- biggest loser of the year will asked Lori Morell of Parker cial events. Order forms tion to immediately clean up also get a prize. The group Homes, who leads the were distributed at our meet- after their pets on all com- originally formed as a chap- Healthy Bones classes, to ing and are also available by mon grounds. Waste should ter of the TOPS organization give her talk on Mindful Eat- contacting Dan McOlvin by be removed and disposed of (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). ing. She organized her talk email: [email protected]. by placing it in a sealed, non- They felt they could support around the word RELAX, We have some exciting absorbent, leak proof con- each other just as well as an with each letter standing for events coming up in May tainer. Please do not deposit entirely Rossmoor organiza- a piece of the puzzle — Ra- beginning with our next waste in any catch basin, tion, and have been operat- tionalize what you are doing, meeting on Tuesday, May 8 detention basin, or other ing through E&R since Au- why you eat; Exhaustion can beginning at 10 a.m. in the common element. gust. Members pay $1 per lead some people to overeat, Clubhouse Ballroom. Later week and support each other so get enough sleep; Laugh, in May we have several in losing weight. bringing a sense of humor to other events which our vet- They support each other what you do; keep Active erans are encouraged to Inside this issue by sharing healthy recipes, socially as well as physically; attend: talking about issues, and eXercise as much as possi-  Friday, May 18 beginning Bits & Pieces ...... 2 Month in Pictures ...... 15 having various people give ble, making use of all the at 8:30 a.m. Monroe Twp. talks on how to approach opportunities here at Ross- High School offers its Bob’s Almanac ...... 11 Musings ...... 13 weight loss. They also en- moor and in the area. Military Appreciation Day Clubs ...... 16 RCAI Meetings ...... 2 courage and cheer each Morell also advised drink- program. Culinary Corner ...... 14 Religion ...... 21 other’s successes. The ing a glass of water prior to  Friday, May 18, at 11 Governors’ Meeting ...... 2 Sports ...... 20 meeting begins at 10 after eating so the stomach can a.m. we will have the everyone has had a chance signal to the brain that it is honor of raising the Honor Health Care Center ...... 22 Transportation Tidbits .. 25 to weigh in, starting with a full, and drinking little during & Remember flag at the Landscaping ...... 22 Your Garden ...... 23 prayer in support of their (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 2)

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Bits & Pieces Sue Ortiz

Joyce Kilmer’s 1913 poem, Here’s a story from “Trees,” starts out, “I think Jamesburg’s history: When that I shall never see a poem an old tree was cut down March 15, 2018 Board of Committee at 2:30 p.m. counting of Mutual Sanitary as lovely as a tree.” The his- on Gatzmer Avenue many Governors Meeting Sewer Pipe reconstruction in toric 200-year-old white oak, years ago, the tree fellers, Daniel Jolly, RCAI presi- General Manager Jane 2017. that was Kilmer’s inspiration as they were sawing, hit dent, opened the Board of Balmer had prices for a sec- when he was a student at something hard. After peck- Governors meeting at 9:00 ond pick up of recyclables The Board authorized Rutgers, stood near the Rut- ing away at the wood, they a.m. with the Pledge of Alle- from Waste Management of resolution #18-09 removal of gers Labor Education Center discovered an old iron giance. $3,640 per month, $43,680 Retired Items from RCAI south of Douglass College. It hitching post completely per year. Property List. was removed by a team of embedded within the trunk! A summation of the 2017 five tree surgeons when it The hitching post is long audit report was presented The Board approved the The Board was congratu- died of old age in the early gone now, but the story re- by a CPA from Wilken and resolution # 18-07 Final Ac- lated on winning “Community 1960s. I remember passing mains. And I have an old Guttenplan, CPA. counting of Mutual Domestic Board of the Year” by CAI. the stump when my mother newspaper photo to prove Water Line Repairs in 2017. Residents were reminded took me shopping for school it. Mr. Kaznosky stated there to submit their Age Verifica- clothes at the North Bruns- Trees provide shade in would be a meeting of the The Board authorized tion forms. wick Sears store. In recent the sweltering heat, a cozy Golf Long Range Planning resolution #18-08 Final Ac- years, the Home News Trib- place for lovers to carve une had a cut section of the their initials in a heart for tree displayed in its Kennedy posterity, a branch for birds Boulevard lobby in East to nest, a nook for squirrels Focus on: Groups and Clubs Brunswick. to sit and eat nuts, and a Trees are magnificent place to build a house for Downsizing: Lose weight with friends’ support plants. Some are like new- the kiddies to play. borns — tender, innocent Trees weather the seasons (Continued from page 1) Church’s Physical and children preferred their shoots emerging from Mother well: spring brings red buds the meal since that tends to Spiritual Exercise, as well grandparents’ weight reduc- Earth’s womb, ready to take and flowers; green summer wash food down before it is as yoga, open exercise tion food to their own food. on the world. Others are an- foliage turns rustling brown, properly digested. She ad- DVD, and numerous sports The members had many cient beings, their gnarled orange, and yellow leaves in vised eating protein, for groups. ideas and experiences to arms and fingers reaching for the fall; and the bare example a hard-boiled egg, At a recent meeting the share on the topic, with the warmth of the sun. They’ve branches of winter bend low for quick energy rather than group was presented with a things to do and things to seen – and heard – it all! with the heavy snow. something with sugar, question to discuss: Why avoid. Everyone took an If only trees could talk. Trees are also grown and which leads to quick energy do we want to lose weight? active part and had advice In a way, they can. Their their wood harvested for but just as quickly col- The members suggested to give. Overall the feeling growth rings show the tree’s lumber to build houses for lapses, and also risks and discussed many possi- in the group was that we all age. Weather and growing us humans to live in, to weight gain. The group dis- ble reasons, including im- need to take care of our- conditions through the years construct furniture for us to cussed and reviewed all the proved health and appear- selves, and to help each can be extrapolated from vegetate on, and make pa- various recommendations ance, reducing heart dis- other. these rings as well, de- per for authors, scribblers, they had found helpful. Ex- ease and diabetes, im- If you have been looking pending on growth spurts or and artists to create on. ercise can be spread proved joint health, avoid- for help in losing weight, this lack thereof. But, the rings So, don’t underestimate throughout the day in 10- ing discrimination, reducing is a group that can do that, is can only be examined by the value of trees. Just minute increments if that hypertension and insurance welcoming to any and all cutting down the tree, hope- don’t take cover under one works best. Rossmoor pro- costs, keeping up with the residents, and fun to be with, fully after it has had many in a thunderstorm. vides many exercise oppor- grandchildren, and improv- so stop in and see what it’s long seasons of lush foliage B&P tunities, including walking, ing mood and increasing all about. If you have ques- and flowers. To such an extent does the fitness center, Healthy energy. Some members tions, contact Sandy Salmieri Every day, on my way to nature delight and abound Bones, the Community recounted that their grand- at 732-742-5079. work, I pass the Veterans in variety that among her Memorial Park, formerly trees there is not one plant called Triangle Park, in to be found which is exactly Open RCAI Meetings in April Jamesburg. As long as I like another; and not only The deadline for can remember, there have among the plants, but Thursday, April 12 been two colossal oak trees among the boughs, the Standing Committee Meetings 9 a.m. The along one edge. I’ve walked leaves and the fruits, you Maintenance Committee and stood under those will not find one which is Community Affairs Committee lovely old-growth trees exactly similar to another. – Finance Committee Rossmoor many times through the Leonardo da Vinci (Italian

Thursday, April 19 News years, but now they are artist, 1452 – 1519) Board of Governors Meeting 9 a.m. gone forever. I don’t know is the 7th of why the borough cut them God has cared for these All meetings are held in the Village Center Meeting down; the only reason I trees, saved them from unless noted otherwise every month. could see was that their drought, disease, ava- Please watch Channel 26 for any changes or cancellations. roots were breaking up the lanches, and a thousand sidewalk. The park looks tempests and floods. But he different now. I will miss cannot save them from fools. those trees every day I – John Muir (American envi- drive by the park. ronmentalist, 1838 – 1914)

Veterans Group - March meeting

(Continued from page 1)  Saturday, May 19 at 10:15 Rossmoor Golf Course a.m. we will again followed by a barbeque assemble on the New on the terrace. Joe Jersey Turnpike overpass News Board: news items from outside The Rossmoor News and Princeton Salzano brought the idea at Exit 8-A to honor and Joe Conti, Chair organizations will be considered Editorial Services (PES) are not liable for to us. The Honor & welcome a motorcade of Carol De Haan as space permits. any typographical or printing errors that Remember flag was wounded warriors traveling Myra Danon All copy and pictures are may appear, including in its display or created by the father of a from the Walter Reed Bob Huber subject to editing and are classified advertising, over the cost of the accepted with this son killed in action. He Military Medical Center. Jean Houvener space of the advertisement. understanding. The advertisements here are, to the best of researched what types of Monroe Township Fire Anne Rotholz the publisher’s knowledge, accurate flags existed to honor District #3 will join us again Linda Bozowski Letters to the Editor must be emailed to PES at representations of the products and those who have served or this year. Walter Gryskiewicz services offered. However, no were killed in action and [email protected] and clearly Special thanks to our Editorial Assistants marked Rossmoor News. endorsements are intended or implied. discovered that there were member, Trudy Skladany for Alex Monaco Acceptance of all materials is at the none. This flag is now Editorial Office: discretion of the publisher. providing home-made blue- Linda Monaco recognized by several 2 Rossmoor Drive, berry muffins for our meet- The Rossmoor News a Monroe Twp., NJ 08831 Email display ads to: [email protected] states. His organization is ing. Rossmoor Veterans wel- monthly periodical is mailed to Telephone: 732-761-8534 active in Washington, D.C., E-mail: come new members. every home within the © 2018, PRINCETON EDITORIAL SERVICES, INC. encouraging our elected [email protected] Please plan to join us at Rossmoor community. News representatives to adopt our next meeting on Tues- Visit the Rossmoor website at www.rcainj.com items are welcome. Appropriate this flag. day, May 8.

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Intellectually curious? This might be for you

By Carol De Haan Gina does it all Nine more films in this se- Out-of-the-ordinary docu- As public relations coordi- ries will be shown through mentary films are being nator for the Monroe Town- July 10. We will keep you shown in Rossmoor, spon- ship Library, Gina Blume pre- notified each month in The sored by The Monroe Town- sents these P.O.V. films and Rossmoor News. You will ship Library in collaboration leads the dynamic discus- also find the dates listed on with the award-winning PBS sions that follow. Her docu- the bulletin board near the documentary series P.O.V. mentary films are presented E&R off ice.

The two films already also at The Ponds, Green- Next September shown in the Spring 2018 briar at Whittingham, Mon- A series on the Founding series met with much popu- roe Village, and at the Fathers will begin and run lar support, according to Township Recreation Cen- through spring, 2019. If you Erica Hardeo of the E&R ter. “I enjoy all the give-and think today’s politics are office. -take,” says Gina. “Some rough, wait till you see some Three intellectually stimu- impressive and thoughtful of what all these “admirable” lating films remain to be people live in our Monroe men were up to. Your head shown in April and May: communities.” might spin.  “Swim Team,” chronicles Gina grew up in Monroe, the joy and dedication of earned a B.S. in engineering autistic youngsters who are at Rutgers, followed by an members of the Jersey M.S. in material science en- Hammerheads swim team gineering at the University of from Perth Amboy. A Florida. She’s worked on sense of fun and dental applications, fracture accomplishment as a team fixation, joint replacement, member enriches life for and on NASA projects at the these young people. (90 University of Texas, Austin. minutes) Wednesday, April On top of that, she loves his- 18, 1 p.m., in the Ballroom. tory and current events, mak-  “Neuland,” tells how ing her a lively moderator for Switzerland is helping the discussions following migrant teenagers learn to each film. speak German, acquire skills that will help them Documentaries at the find employment, and let Library them realize a successful During April, the Monroe future in their new Township Library will offer homeland. (90 minutes) three documentary films from Wednesday, May 16, 1 The Great Courses, under p.m., in the Gallery. the title “America in the  “The Islands and the Gilded Age.” No registration Whales,” tells how residents is required. of the isolated Faroe  1865: Bind up the Nation’s Islands, who have lived for Wounds & Reconstruction centuries by hunting whales, Revolution. Tuesday, April are now faced with danger- 10, 1 p.m. ously high mercury levels in  Buffalo Bill Cody and the whale meat, with decimated Myth of the West & seabird populations, and Industrial Titans. Tuesday, with many anti-whaling activ- April 17, 1 p.m. ists. This is a prize-winning  Andrew Carnegie & Big film. (60 minutes) Wednes- Business: Democracy for day, May 23, 1 p.m., in the Sale? Tuesday, April 24, 1 Gallery. p.m. Keep Rossmoor beautiful By Anne Rotholz ever we need to concentrate Once again we find our- on having a wealth of healthy selves in the month of April. trees. Here are some of the Despite a long snowy winter reasons. there is no mistaking the fact Our trees enhance and that spring is already upon (Continued on page 4) us. The signs are all there, crocus appearing as if out of nowhere, daffodils showing their yellow heads, bushes and trees beginning to bud. The robins have returned from their winter habitat and the snowbirds have gone back into the marshes. All are busy preparing to raise new families. Our environmental calen- dar is quite full at this time. April is Keep America Beauti- ful Month. Earth Day falls on April 22 and Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of the month, April 27. During this spring, we need to focus on our beauti- ful Rossmoor trees. Many of our residents have indicated that our trees were a major factor in their decision to move here. Now more than

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Rossmoor Creating passwords accepts ads By Jean Houvener substitutes are expected and By Bob Huber At a recent Computer Club tested for. Monroe Township engi- meeting with speaker David The thinking now is to use neers have recently informed Shinkfield from Ewing and in something more compli- RCAI that Rossmoor’s aging a recent article in Kiplinger’s cated, but easier for you to sewer system must be re- magazine by Kaitlin Pitsker remember. Instead of using placed, now! came similar advice on how only one word, use four ran- Although long term budget to build good passwords. It is dom unrelated words. It is plans have always existed slightly different from previ- better to use a longer pass- for incremental sewer re- ous recommendations for word even if it looks simpler placement, the urgency of passwords. than a shorter password. The the order caught the Board of In the past the recommen- algorithms to decode the Governors by surprise. The dation was to pick a word longer password have to cost of accelerating the pro- and substitute characters, work exponentially longer, gram would be huge, and it caps, and numbers at strate- changing the day and a half would place an unreasonable gic points, for example, take above to many years. financial burden on residents the word scrumptious and Another possibility is to in the form of assessments. turn it into ScRumpt10u$. create an easily remembered The Board has developed This has been the advice for sentence, take the first letter a unique and unprecedented a while now. To put all this of each word, and add punc- approach to address the into perspective, however, tuation and characters. In all problem. It has altered Ross- there are one quarter of a events, use a different good moor bylaws to permit a strip million new pieces of mal- password for each of the ap- of property along Rossmoor ware put out there every day. plications for which you need Drive and Old Nassau Road Eighty percent of this activity them. Do not reuse a pass- to be leased for commercial is by organized crime gangs, word for another application. advertising. essentially criminal busi- An amazingly large per- The Board has signed a nesses. They have the com- centage of people use the three-year contract with Out- puting power to run through quick and dirty passwords door Advertising, Inc., to pro- my example and crack into “123456,” “qwerty,” vide the service. The agree- the account with that pass- “11111111,” “password,” or ment calls for installation of word in a day and a half. The “mypassword,” and other 10’ x 12’ boards near the two upper and lower case, num- similarly simple passwords. intersections of Old Nassau bers, and special character (Continued on page 5) Road and Rossmoor Drive and one 8’ x 10’ board on Beautiful coming from the hundreds of Old Nassau Road near East large trucks servicing the Gate. The boards are two (Continued from page 3) newly-erected warehouses in sided and will feature state of beautify our community. our area. the art LED technology, They give us a welcome I know that some of our which will allow the advertis- shade in summer and reduce older trees can cause prob- ing material to be changed or our energy bills by protecting lems and a few of them may streamed remotely. our homes from the hot sun. have to be taken down. Outdoor Advertising, Inc. They provide shelter for our Chopping down a tree should will install and maintain the birds and wildlife and help be a last resort. Sometimes boards at its own expense control noise and dust thus trimming a root will take care and will retain the advertising contributing to the well-being of a problem and it is much revenue. Rossmoor’s reve- of our environment. The in- cheaper than cutting the nue will come from the lease teresting configuration of the whole tree down. of the real estate. Rossmoor trees, and their variety of Become an advocate for will retain oversight on adver- leaves in so many shades of our trees. Ask questions tising content, no tobacco green, soothe us and reduce about them. If there is a products or alcoholic bever- our stress. problem with a tree find out ages permitted. Aside from their aesthetic what you can do to help. The It is estimated that over the value the trees have a very health of your lungs and course of the three-year important function: they mine may very well depend lease Rossmoor’s income make a world of difference in on the outcome. will more than offset the cost the air we breathe. The Arbor Each year Rossmoor cele- of the accelerated sewer re- Day Foundation states, “one brates Arbor Day. This year placement. tree can eliminate 90 pounds we will gather at our Monroe The Board of Governors of carbon or 330 pounds of Oak (behind the Village Cen- cautions to keep one thing in carbon monoxide from the air ter) for the occasion. After a mind … each year.” How much more brief ceremony, refreshments This story is totally ficti- difficult it will be for us to will be served. Watch Chan- tious and is offered by the breathe if we do not have our nel 26 for details. Rossmoor News Editorial trees. Board to brighten your April We are all aware of the From Native Americans, Fool’s Day and your Easter barrage of pollutants that we something to think about: festivities. get daily from the New Jer- We do not inherit the trees sey Turnpike. Add to that the from our ancestors. We bor- amount of pollution now row them from our children.

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Afternoon Tea with Pastor Thomson

By Mary Jane Brubaker On a rainy afternoon in late February I had the pleasure of attending Afternoon Tea with Pastor Dierdre Thomson at One Steep at a Thyme. “I love it here,” says Dierdre of the Jamesburg Tea Room. “It’s a charming, relaxed setting where you can enjoy good conversation and delicious food over a wonderful pot of tea.” This is her third visit in two weeks, having been the guest of honor at celebrations given by friends and family in honor of her 80th birthday. For the past seven years, Dierdre has been serving as the pastor of the Community Church. On April 30 she will step down, but don’t think for a minute that she is retiring. “I Pastor Dierdre Thomson at Tea am re-firing,” she says. “There is still much more for me to do as I fulfill God’s plan for me.” restricted my mobility. I real- setting and I found the congre- The ministry was a calling ized I would not be able to gation to be very welcoming that came to Dierdre at midlife. perform the physical work of a from the minute I walked in the “When I was growing up, I nurse. I then decided to door,” she recalls. “After my attended church, Sunday change my course of study first two years as pastor, I pur- School and Vacation Bible and become a hospice chap- chased a home here and I School. Religion was impor- lain,” she says. have really enjoyed becoming tant to me but I did not pursue “I was ordained a minister in a part of this church and this it beyond that. Despite my fa- the Presbyterian Church, USA, community.” ther having a good job, my and became a hospice chap- As her time as the com- mother needed to also take in lain at Visiting Nurse Associa- munity church pastor boarders to help send my two tion, Central Jersey. I was quickly draws to a close, brothers through college at the traveling around three different Dierdre has many things on same time. It was understood I counties in New Jersey. I was her to do list. Among them wasn’t going to college. After never very good with direc- are to finally unpack all the high school, I got a clerical job tions, so my husband, who boxes from her prior home, and was married within a had retired, would chauffeur prepare for a family trip to year,” she recalls. She and her me around. It was a wonderful Scotland and Ireland this husband, Bud, an engineer, way for us to spend time to- summer, and continue her raised three girls and a boy. gether,” she says. “My hus- quest to learn more about “My husband was very sup- band passed away in 2001 her birth family. Dierdre was portive,” she says. “He encour- and after that I felt I needed to adopted at an early age and aged me to go back to school move on from my role as a has been avidly searching for when I was in my forties. I de- hospice chaplain.” information about her birth cided I was going to be a hos- “I decided to serve as an family since her children pice nurse. After one year of interim pastor for a period of gave her a DNA test for her study, I was driving home from th time and then became a per- 75 birthday. She would also class and was rear ended by a manent pastor,” she says. Af- love to continue traveling and much larger vehicle. I sus- ter serving several churches, is researching options for be- tained significant injuries that she came to interview for the coming a chaplain on a cruise role as pastor of the Rossmoor ship. Passwords Community Church. Amongst all these adven- “I remember turning around tures, I am sure she will con- (Continued from page 4) the bend and seeing the Meet- tinue to find time for Afternoon The criminals after your data ing House and the village Tea at her favorite Tea Room. and/or your money easily green and I immediately I hope I get an invitation to join crack these passwords. thought – this is just like New her again so I can hear all An extra layer of protection England! I loved the beautiful about her “re-firement.” can be added with two-factor authentication, in which your bank can send a code to your smartphone as text or in an email, which is valid only for the one-time use as you log in. Many websites now support this option. Both Shinkfield and Pitsker suggested using a password manager, such as LastPass and KeePass. These appli- cations have been discussed in previous articles in The Rossmoor News. The infor- mation kept in LastPass is encrypted for security, but if you forget your master pass- word, no one can help you get it or your other pass- words back. For this applica- tion you need one very strong password that you do not forget. As you log into your usual sites, the applica- tion can be used to replace current passwords, until all have been shifted under the control of the password man- ager. You would need to re- move all passwords currently saved in your browser to switch over.

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Amazing Douglass Women in Rossmoor By Terre Martin with a door to door $1 cam- connection. Marie gradu- The year-long centennial ated from Douglass in of Douglass College will paign, which created the school that many of our 1955, the first year that culminate on September school took the name 18, one hundred years after residents call Alma Mater. Barbara Kiser Beecham Douglass College. She ma- its doors first opened for 54 jored in math and gradu- young women. Today, it is graduated in 1953 when the school was still called New ated with honors. She got commonplace for young her teaching certification at women to go to college, but Jersey College for Women (NJC). She was a com- Seton Hall and taught third ten decades ago few girls grade in South Plainfield for had that opportunity. Back muter her first three years, since her family lived in 30 years. then, New Jersey politicians Marie had a storybook and administrators of Rut- Milltown. One of her memo- ries is the “beehive,” a college experience. Her gers University felt women future husband, Tyler, had no need for higher edu- gathering place for commut- ers located in the basement transferred to Rutgers and cation. They refused to fund joined Alpha Sigma Phi fra- a women’s college, and of the old chemistry build- ing. There weren’t many ternity. They followed the wanted no part of helping to long-time fraternity tradition get it started. It took Mabel amenities, but it was a place to relax and do a little of getting “pinned,” then Smith Douglass and the engaged, and eventually New Jersey State Federa- homework between classes. Barbara attended married. Her memories of tion of Women’s Clubs to being a student bring back raise the funds, beginning NJC on a scholarship. Her father was a professor of a more innocent time when “poultry” at the Rutgers girls had to wear skirts, had School of Agriculture. To- to sit down for meals in day it is the School of Envi- Cooper dining hall, and had ronmental and Biological to “bow” to upperclassmen Sciences, offering a lot until released from that more than agricultural command. Marie was also courses. very athletic, enjoying many Barbara’s major was sports, and participating in mathematics. She wanted the “modern dance club” to be a teacher, but NJC Orchesis. She headlined didn’t offer educational cer- performances for the group, tification back then. So, and even had her photo in through a friend, she ended the newspaper. up getting a job as a secre- Many of you know Betty tary…to J. Robert Oppen- Anne Clayton as an avid heimer, the father of the croquet player, dog lover, atomic bomb! Oppenheimer and lay minister with sev- directed the Institute for eral degrees, including a Advanced Study in Prince- doctorate in Educational ton, where he convened Administration. She is also great scientists. Barbara a Douglass graduate from remembers meeting impor- the class of 1975. As a tant and interesting people grown woman with three on a regular basis. But, like small children, Betty Anne most women of her genera- was determined to finally tion, she left the position to get her degree. She en- have a child and remained rolled in Douglass as a “non home to raise a family. -traditional” student and Marie Bills, a resident took classes when she who can be seen on the could. When her last child golf course, croquet court, went off to school, she was church choir and in many able to pursue her degree other clubs and organiza- in Home Economics full tions, started out as Marie time, and was inducted into Rutgers! She says she’s Omicron Nu honor society. not related to Colonel “I am very grateful for my Henry Rutgers, the Univer- Douglass education,” she sity’s namesake, but it’s commented. “It provided me more fun to imagine the with transferable skills for the world of work, so I could earn a living.” One of her most helpful courses was “Family Relationships,” which she used as a minis- ter’s wife and mother. She also has fond memories of her nutrition professor, Dr. Sostman, and her clothing and design professor, Dr. Savage, who warned her students that “flowers be- long in gardens, not on clothes,” preferring graphic elements in textiles. By the time Betty Anne attended Douglass, it of- fered education courses and opportunities for prac- tice teaching. She went on to earn masters and doc- toral degrees, and for many years she worked at Rut- gers. Today she still holds her Douglass degree in high regard. To demon- strate it, she wears the unique and special school ring, a black onyx rectangle engraved with a pine tree and a single word… Douglass.

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Technology fools

By Steve Gray Lewyt vacuum company in crosoft, said in 2004, “Two Since this is the April is- 1955 stated, “Nuclear- years from now, spam will be sue, known best as the April powered vacuum cleaners solved.” Recent estimates fools issue, I thought it would will probably be a reality show that spam is some- be interesting to see some within 10 years.” I guess that where around 92 percent of foolish quotes by tech ex- would be useful with glow in all email messages world- perts. To quote Mitch Rad- the dark dust. wide, and Spam in a can is cliffe, “A computer lets you Ken Olsen, founder of Digi- still being sold. make more mistakes faster tal Equipment Corporation There have been many than any other invention with famously said in 1977, other foolish mistakes made the possible exception of “There is no reason anyone over the years such as handguns and tequila.” would want a computer in NASA accidentally taping Scott Douglas is convinced their home.” So that’s why over the moon landing. that grandkids are inherently we have a computer lab. There is no known original evil people who tell their Bob Metcalfe, founder of recording of the event. grandparents to “just go to 3com, predicted in 1995, Decca records turned the library and open up an “Almost all of the many predic- down the Beatles, saying email account – it’s free and tions now being made about they weren’t sellable. so simple”. 1996 hinge on the Internet’s NASA lost a Mars orbiter Thomas Watson, the presi- continued exponential growth. because half of the team pro- dent of IBM, stated in 1943, But I predict the Internet will grammed using metric and “I think there is a world mar- soon go spectacularly super- the other half used non- ket for maybe five com- nova and in 1996 catastrophi- metric. puters.” Of course, at the cally collapse.” Mr. Metcalfe And finally, twelve book time he meant the vacuum was also a columnist for Info- publishers turned down the tube powered monstrosities World and promised to eat his Harry Potter series – sounds that were basically adding words if he was wrong. To his like Decca records. machines as big as a house. credit, in 1999 at a keynote Happy April Fool’s Day! Not to be outdone Darryl speech at the International Zanuck, an executive at 20th World Wide Web Conference, Century Fox in 1946 stated, he blended a copy of his col- “Television won’t be able to umn with some liquid and hold on to any market it cap- drank it down. We should be tures after the first six careful what we promise. months. People will soon get Former Microsoft CTO Na- tired of staring at a plywood than Myhrvold stated in box every night.” Guess he 1997, “Apple is already was right, we no longer use dead.” Now we know why he plywood. is the former CTO. Alex Lewyt, president of Bill Gates, founder of Mi-

The power of laughter By Bob Huber heart disease. With all the turmoil and Mental health experts tell strife dominating the news us that laughter adds joy and these days, it comes as a zest to life, eases anxiety relief to note that April is Na- and fear, relieves stress, im- tional Humor Month. proves mood and enhances We don’t deny that the our resilience to life’s adver- world has serious problems sities. In other words, when that need to be addressed, life tosses you a lemon, but we prefer to concentrate make lemonade. on what is, without a doubt, Laughter has a number of the most infectious and social benefits. For instance, spontaneous of all human it strengthens relationships, reactions: laughter. attracts others to us, and “Laughter is the best medi- enhances teamwork, helps cine” is more than just a dog- diffuse conflicts and pro- eared bromide. It is a clini- motes group bonding. cally supported fact. The list We are quick to notice that of benefits is long and im- in a social group, if one per- pressive. Laughter benefits son yawns, everyone else in our physical health by boost- the group is likely to follow ing our immunity, lowering suit, including the dog and our stress hormones, de- the cat. The same is true of creasing pain, relaxing our laughter. If one person starts muscles, and perhaps most laughing, the others will most interesting of all, preventing (Continued on page 10)

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The Monroe Oak

By Anne Rotholz The first person to arrive was This article is dedicated to the James Johnstone who came memory of Joe Harvie, a true from Ochiltree, Scotland, in friend of the Monroe Oak, whose recent tragic and un- 1685. He built a house and a timely death saddened the peo- sawmill near the area that is ple of Monroe Township. now known as Jamesburg. Finding himself in a country th 23, 1838, the council and A magnificent white oak with good weather and plenty the 18 century, the first set- Buckelew, bought the mill general assembly of New tree, 80 feet high, with a di- of food, he began to write tlers had established them- and farm at Manalapan Lake. Jersey responded to a peti- ameter of seven feet and a letters to those he left be- selves, and as time went by That same year marked the spread of over 105 feet hind, inviting them to join their number continued to arrival of the first train to tion from some residents of South Amboy Township in stands at the intersection of him. Settlers came to the increase. They cleared the what is now the town of Middlesex by allowing them Applegarth Road and Pros- area from Scotland and Eng- land, which involved cutting Jamesburg. The Camden- pect Plains Road in Monroe land. Others of Dutch ances- down lots of trees, to start South Amboy Railroad had to become independent. They named their township Township. Life goes on as try came as well. Many of new farms. They built homes just been established, and “Monroe” after the fifth Presi- usual every day at this busy those who came later in the as well as sawmills and grist- because the concept was so intersection. Thousands of century and settled near the mills. new, they had to import loco- dent, James Monroe, who was wounded at the Battle of people drive by the oak, oak were religious or political As the oak grew, many motives, rail cars and tracks Trenton while serving under though only a very small refugees. new and interesting events from England. The famous George Washington. The number of them notice this They made their homes on took place in the surrounding John Bull, which went by the new township had a popula- astonishing piece of history. the banks of the Manalapan area. In 1746 Reverend oak many times, came from tion of 2,435. It had eight Going back in time to the and Matchaponix creeks. David Brainerd brought 160 England in 1831. stores, 18 sawmills, four year 1682, which is generally Some of the little communi- Indian Christian converts to Having a real flair for busi- gristmills, eight schools and accepted as being the most ties they formed were Apple- live nearby. The community ness, John Buckelew seized an academy. likely or at least fairly close to garth, Half Acre, Gravel Hill, called Bethel was given 80 the opportunity to bring pros- Perhaps the woodman’s the birth year of the tree, we Prospect Plains, and Union acres of land near Manala- perity to the whole place. He axe was the greatest danger find that things are very dif- Valley. Did our oak disturb pan Lake. They settled in the befriended the railroad com- to the oak up to this point. ferent at this location. There them or get in their way? Ap- area that is now Thompson pany realizing that it held a We must not forget, how- is no intersection since there parently not, because no- Park where they built their golden opportunity for the ever, that another real threat are no roads there. The body uprooted it or cut it log homes, a log church, and farmers and other local resi- whole area consists of wood- down. a log school. They remained dents. A few years later he came from nature in the form of the hundreds of storms, lands. The only human in- In 1685, a forest road there until 1760, when they would be instrumental in set- many of them hurricanes that habitants are the members of called Lawrie’s Road (named moved to Burlington. Surely ting up the Jamesburg- a Native American tribe, the for deputy-Governor Gawan our oak heard the happy Freehold Agricultural Rail- went through this area over the years. Lenapes, who survived Lawrie) was a kind of sounds of the children in the road. Jamesburg became a In 1821, one of the worst mostly by hunting in the “highway” for horseback rid- distance and missed them hub for the railroad. woods and fishing in the ers traveling between South when they went away. Buckelew went on to set hurricanes in history, the Norfolk-Long Island Hurri- streams and lakes nearby. Amboy and Burlington. This Later in the century came up all kinds of new business cane, came through New Interestingly enough 1682 road was a shortcut between a more ominous experience projects. When the Delaware Jersey. It made landfall in happens to be the same year New Jersey and Philadel- for the tree -- the sights and -Raritan Canal opened in North Carolina, passed over that William Penn came to phia. Taking the water route sounds of war! The fledgling 1834, he was prepared to Cape May and came up establish his Quaker colony along the coast and up the nation made up of thirteen provide the mule teams for through the Pine Barrens on in Pennsylvania. Delaware would have been colonies wanted to be free towing from the 700 mules its way to Manhattan. While At some point during fall or much more time consuming. and to grow. By 1775 the he kept in the brick shelters going through the Pines, it winter of that year a small Parts of this road were incor- Revolutionary War was un- behind his house. He also sheared a mature cedar for- acorn fell to the ground from porated into what is now derway and the oak would traded in mules and he was est. It had wind gusts as high an inconsequential oak tree, Cranbury-South River Road, experience it firsthand. On reported to have the best as135 to150 mph. one of the many growing which was the first public June 26, 1778 General Lee stock in the country. He The year 1846 brought there. Perhaps it got help road in the area. with 3,500 troops marched brought improved farming another major hurricane to from a passing breeze, a bird An ancient “road” that fol- right past the tree heading to methods to town. He planted New Jersey, the Great Ha- using the tree for shelter or lowed an Indian trail ex- the campsite on Hoffman cranberry bogs, he started a vana Hurricane. It toppled someone beneath, hunting in tended from Lawrie’s Road Road. Two days later the canning facility for tomatoes, hundreds of trees and many its shadow. The acorn made to the east through Prospect Battle of Monmouth would be and later he was instrumen- it safely to the fallen leaves Plains and Half-Acre. Our fought and won with the vic- tal in bringing one of the larg- buildings as it moved through the state. or soil underneath. No hu- Monroe acorn had dropped tory going to the Continental est shirt factories in the world We are all aware of the man or animal came by to near this road. Amazingly it Army under the leadership of to the area. Meantime our disturb it. When spring ar- grew there without distur- General George Washington. oak is growing into a large devastation caused when th Superstorm Sandy hit on rived the following year, the bance and it was largely un- The beginning of the 19 tree not fazed in the least by Oct. 29, 2012. More than acorn sprouted and as the noticed for two and a half century brought new and all the unusual activity 113,000 of our beautiful New months turned into years it centuries. wonderful changes to the nearby. Jersey trees were damaged became a healthy sapling. The oak witnessed many area. By this time there were At the age of 158 years, or destroyed. When it was just a few interesting events as it grew many larger farms around. In the tree witnessed a very However, our oak survived years old the young oak had from sapling to a more ma- 1832 a 31-year-old enterpris- special event -- the birth of these and all the other visitors from a faraway land. ture tree. By the early part of ing local farmer, James Monroe Township. On Feb. storms that made their way through the area. It surely was a tough and perhaps a lucky tree. The early part of the 20th century brought many changes to this area. Dairy farming now became a popu- lar and financially rewarding business. Forsgate Cream- ery and several local small dairy farms came into exis- tence at this time. The lowing of the cows nearby must have been a new and pleas- (Continued on page 9)

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down. The Historical Society permission to build near the from our Monroe Oak. These The Monroe Oak and Mayor Indyk were tree, with specific instructions h ea l th y yo un g tre es on how it was to be cared (Continued from page 8) proximately 250 years. geared up to fight for the (approximately nine years for. To its credit, the bank ant sound for the oak. Also, Subsequently Dr. William tree. The proposal for the old) were grown in the Ross- followed through. The facility the local fields were now E. Wildman, director of sci- gas station was withdrawn in moor Nursery from Monroe has changed hands over the showing a new crop in the ence education for the Phila- March 1974, not because of Oak acorns. You will find years and is currently The form of acres and acres of delphia Public Schools, was the tree but because the them happily growing and Provident Bank. Bank per- potatoes. Hundreds of mi- sent to investigate. The tree state legislature voted a ban marked with plaques at the sonnel respect the oak and grant workers came to har- was included in a group of on building new gas stations following locations, the 9/11 they are happy to give it vest them before the pota- 361 trees known as the during the energy crisis. Memorial Park, Oak Tree good care. toes were hauled off in large, “Ancient and Honorable Or- In a 1975 resolution, the School, and near the Village Bartlett Tree Experts has a open wagons. der of Penn’s Trees.” In 1968 oak was made the official Center in Rossmoor. contract to monitor The Mon- By now the Prospect a resolution was passed to symbol of Monroe Township. roe Oak under the guidance Plains property where the give it official recognition by It was to be used on Town- of NJ Licensed/Certified Tree oak was growing showed a the residents of the munici- ship letterhead, Township Expert and ISA arborist Tom fine hotel, The Railway pality of Monroe. cars, etc. It was included in Purtell. He says that he con- House Hotel. This hotel was On Feb. 23, 1973, the the Bicentennial Seal. Mait- siders it an honor to be the built to accommodate the Monroe Township Historical land Vandenberg designed “Keeper of the Tree,” and many travelers who used the Society was formed. Van- the first symbol for the Town- that going under its canopy is railroad. It was owned and denberg suggested to them ship using the oak as his in- like going into a church. His operated by the Vandenberg that the tree be officially des- spiration. It would now be workers are extremely re- family. ignated as “The Monroe illegal for anyone to damage spectful of the oak and will In 1931, The Philadelphia Oak” by the municipal gov- the tree or cut it down. Such not touch it unless he is pre- Evening Bulletin carried a erning body and that it be a person would be subject to sent. They do regular main- story about large trees grow- made a living memorial to a fine of $50,000 or one year tenance of the tree such as ing in Delaware, Pennsyl- the early pioneers in the in jail. When Lucille DiPasquale, irrigation, deadwood trim- vania and New Jersey that area. In August of that year, In July 1977, a representa- Chairperson of The Monroe ming, weed control, etc. A were there in the time of Wil- the tree was officially desig- tive from the New Jersey Township Shade Tree Com- lightning protection system liam Penn. They wanted to nated as “The Monroe Oak” Division of Forestry came to mission, asked me to write was installed in the oak a find these trees and place by the Council of Monroe check the Monroe Oak. The an article on The Monroe decade ago. them in a special category Township. Arborists Association of New Oak I felt honored though a Purtell quotes Dr. Bruce called “Penn’s Woodland.” One year later it was Jersey officially established it little hesitant. My love for Fraedrich, director of the Several people would be marked with a plaque de- as the largest white oak in trees and for the Monroe Bartlett Tree Research Lab sent to take the measure- signed by Vandenberg. The Middlesex County. In mem- Oak won the day. in Charlotte describing the ments of the trees and then plaque had a replica of the ory of her late husband who I got valued help from the oak as “one of the nicest report back to the Bulletin. oak with three stars to honor loved the oak, Mrs. Vanden- following professionals and trees in the world,” and the The late R. Maitland Van- New Jersey’s distinction of berg had a bronze plaque friends: John D. Katerba, late Dave Simms, N.J. State denberg, whose father being the third state to enter placed beside it identifying Historian for Monroe Town- Forrester calling it “the cham- owned the property where the Union in 1787. the tree and its age. Soon ship, Tom Purtell, N.J. Li- pion tree of Middlesex the oak stood, having noticed Meanwhile the property on this marker mysteriously dis- censed Tree Expert and County.” the size and probable age of which the oak grew had sev- appeared. A new plaque ISA arborist, my journalist While it is not unusual to the white oak decided to sub- eral different owners. The mounted on an original gran- friend Carol de Haan and see people gather around mit its statistics which were latest was The Sun Oil Com- ite sleeper from the 1831 my tree-loving sister Mary the Monroe Oak in fall, pick- as follows: girth (three feet pany. Their plan to put a gas Camden and Amboy Rail- Walsh in Ireland. My tal- ing acorns that they hope will above ground) 14 feet, four station on the corner occu- road replaced it. It was re- ented friend, Sara Acevedo, grow into new oak trees, we inches, height 80 feet, pied by the oak meant that dedicated on Oct. 8, 2003. took the pictures. They know of only three offspring spread 100 feet, age ap- the tree would have to be cut The Pulaski Bank was given speak for themselves.

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Mistakes happen – thank goodness for erasers

By Linda Bozowski papyrus, he also discovered and can be redeposited on Back in the olden days, if a that pumice or sandstone the paper during the brush- writer or artist made a mis- could be used to rough up ing-away process. Not the take in chiseling the cave the errant text and voila, he best choice for correcting walls there wasn’t much re- could make a correction. erroneous entries in the Sun- course available except to Bread, a highly absorbent day crossword puzzle. begin again or modify the material, was also pressed Vinyl erasers are usually statement or artwork. But as into service for removing white mini-bricks of a plastic- man got more sophisticated miswritten ink even as re- like material. These little and discovered the benefits cently as the late 1800s. treasures do not crumble and of writing on parchment or It is reported that the first the removed graphite is less natural rubber erasers were likely to mar the surface. Fa- developed in England in 1779 vored by engineers and ac- by an engineer named Edward countants, these erasers are laughter Nairne. Joseph Priestly com- gentle to paper surfaces. mented on the product, dis- Kneaded erasers and putty (Continued from page 7) covered by accident by Nairne erasers are malleable and certainly join in (we are not when he mistook the material can be used to remove tiny sure about the dog and the for breadcrumbs, and the word errors since they can be cat). rubber was used for a product shaped into small pointed As one who has spent that could be used for rubbing shapes. Especially helpful in much of his professional ca- out ink. modifying artwork, the size- reer as a wordsmith, I have It was not until 1839 that variability permits tiny particularly enjoyed writing American Charles Goodyear changes of color or shading. humor; not necessarily to developed a methodology for They do lose their erasing make people laugh, but to modifying natural rubber, capabilities after time, since open the door to a broader which was perishable, to they absorb the erased ma- perspective. If a good laugh make it more durable. Vul- terial. was involved, so much the canization made rubber eras- Electric and fiberglass better. ers practical and more read- erasers are also available, As one professional publi- ily available. In 1858 a patent but are not in wide usage. cation put it, “More than just was issued to Philadelphian The fiberglass genre is abra- the respite from sadness and Hyman Lipman for his idea of sive so it is not well suited to pain, laughter gives us the attaching a small eraser to use on paper. It may be used courage and strength to find the end of a pencil. However, to clean circuit boards and new sources of meaning and his patent was later voided limestone, since the fibers hope even in the most diffi- since his “invention” erasers, are very hard. cult of times, A laugh, or notably soft and crumbly, are And let us not forget old- even simply a smile, can go used for removing large fashioned felt chalkboard a long way toward making us swaths of graphite while erasers. Making an error feel better, and laughter causing minimal damage to while solving a problem on really is contagious. Just paper. The graphite be- the blackboard makes these sharing laughter primes our comes mixed with the crum- devices very important for brains and readies us to bles and is carried away with students of all ages, and smile and join in the fun.” them – a messy process, to clapping the dusty erasers We are told to look on the be sure. Care must be used on the brick outside was a sunny side of life. It’s even in brushing away the crum- fun activity. Thank better to look on the funny bles, because the graphite is goodness there is a way to side of life. now one with the product rectify our mistakes. Cleaning for a Reason By Linda Bozowski household cleaning section. What’s your motivation for Powerful vacuum cleaners getting out the Swiffer and have long since replaced vacuum cleaner and the pa- corn stalk brooms, and even per towels? Do you need a robotic vacuums like the reason to clean or is it an Roomba have eased the activity that pleases you for task. its own intrinsic value? Are Back in the old days of you expecting guests, like farming or business owner- your in-laws or parents, your ship, there was little time bridge partners, a prospec- available for tasks that might tive special someone? Or have been considered less maybe the tidiest person you than essential. After all, get- know said that she or he ting food to the table and would be in the neighbor- laundry cleaned, children hood and would like to stop bathed and bedded, home- by for a cup of tea or coffee work assistance provided, as or a little Cabernet. How well as animal care, might much advance notice do you have ranked higher on the have and how much tidying priorities list than scrubbing might be required in order to the kitchen floor every week. pass inspection? Since cleaning was generally Our home-care habits considered to be “women’s have changed over the work” along with many of the years, as we have become aforementioned tasks, little the beneficiaries of better time was available to main- cleaning technologies. We tain a spic-and-span house- don’t have to beat carpets hold. Perhaps “cleaning for a over the back-porch-rail any- reason” was just as likely more and the cleaning rags then as it may be now. Pass- that used to get washed out over, Easter, christenings, for later re-use have been and other family events fre- replaced by paper towels or quently meant visitors, so a disposable Swiffer microfiber more tidy home was ex- fluffy things that attract and pected. retain dust. While we may Tidy surroundings are have returned to less chemi- pleasing to the eye and nose cally dependent products as of most folks. Others man- vinegar and baking soda, age to survive very well in many of us still use the spray the midst of clutter. Clean -bottle cleaners of various and tidy are not synony- chemicals that populate the mous. A tidy living room grocery store shelves in the (Continued on page 21)

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Bob’s Almanac By Bob Huber

Somewhere in this publica- that this proposal was totally 13,1743) tion, the Rossmoor News impractical, my friend gathered  London born comedian, Editorial Board has con- up his family and went to the Charlie Chaplin (April 16, spired to play a practical joke Bahamas anyway. His plan to 1889) on you. It’s an April 1 tradi- bill the state of Maine for the  William Shakespeare (April tion that goes back many entire trip was rejected. 23, 1564) years in the Rossmoor Actually, there’s no need to  Inventor of the telegraph, News; however, not nearly be a stick-in-the-mud during Samuel F. B. Morse (April so long as the tradition itself. April. There are many special 27, 1791) Some historians believe observances throughout the the practice of having some month to attract your attention, There’s an old popular sort of practical joke day can such as: Grilled Cheese song that goes “When April be traced all the way back to Month, Irritable Bowel Syn- showers come your way, the fifth century A.D. in the drome Month, Jazz Apprecia- they bring the flowers that Middle East. Practically tion Month, Frog Month and bloom in May.” The lyrics fail every culture has some sort Bat Appreciation Week. For to mention that April showers of All Fools Day, though not the more serious minded also bring May tree pollen. necessarily on April 1. there’s National Autism Have a safe April Fool’s Email your news to: In an odd confluence of Awareness Month, Cancer Day and a Happy Easter! [email protected] events, both Easter and April Control Month, Confederate Fool’s Day occur on the same History Month, Global Child day this year. This might Nutrition Month and many cause a problem for die-hard other worthy causes. tricksters. April is also the birth month There’s another problem to for many of individuals who be dealt with in April: mud. A have altered and illuminated friend who lived in the outlying our times. A short list includes areas of Maine for many years the following: always referred to April as  American author and “Mud Month.” Frost, which historian, Washington Irving penetrates deep into the (April 3, 1783) ground over the winter, begins  African-American educator, to thaw, leaving a sticky mess Booker T. Washington (April that you can sink in up to your 5, 1856) knees. My friend once pro-  Buddha (April 8, 563 BC – posed that the entire popula- celebrated) tion of Maine be transported to  African-American singer and the Bahamas for the month of activist, Paul Robeson (April April at the state’s expense. 9, 1898) When someone pointed out  Thomas Jefferson (April

What is important to you at end of life? By Mary Jane Brubaker healthcare providers in Did you know that as a Medi- discussing and documenting care beneficiary residing in end of life wishes. New Jersey you are more likely To register for this free se- to be admitted to the hospital ries, call Community Church during your last six months of secretary Linda Klink at 609- life than if you lived anywhere 655-2321, Mondays through else in the U.S.? You are also Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 more likely than in any other p.m. Seating is limited to the state to be admitted to the in- first 50 registrants. tensive care or critical care unit This series is a collaboration during the hospitalization in between the Rossmoor Com- which death occurred and have munity Church and the New a one in four chance of dying in Jersey Health Care Quality a hospital. Institute, which developed this If you want to receive ag- program for delivery through- gressive health care treatment out communities in N.J. This until the end of life, then this is statewide initiative is being really good news, but if you funded by The Horizon Foun- don’t, then it’s up to you to do dation for N.J. something about it. Because if you don’t tell your loved ones and health care providers what you want at end of life, then this data from the Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care, which is based on 2014 Medicare claims data, tells you what is most likely to happen. Learn about the options available to you by attending the Conversation of Your Life educational series being held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gallery at the Clubhouse from May 1 through June 19. After attending this series, you will:  understand the current healthcare landscape on advance care and end of life care planning,  develop, articulate, and document your wishes as you progress through the healthcare system from now through end of life,  be equipped with knowledge, tools, and resources to become an active partner with your physicians and other

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Sound Advice Norman J. Politziner, CFP®, CeFT® President of NJP Associates

Key Components of post- age 18. And, if your ex-spouse spouse with another person. divorce estate planning is the conservator, he or she With a trust that you cre- Even the best-laid plans may have more control over ate, you get to name the per- can go astray if you get di- your assets than you would son you want to be in charge vorced from a long-time have liked. A court will super- as the trustee. This person spouse. Especially if you go vise the conservator, but that will be responsible for man- your separate ways after person still has considerable aging investments in the raising children and acquiring discretion over what happens trust, distributing funds as property together, your es- to property. needed, and other related tate plan may need to be Other problems may arise financial duties. The trustee revised, and pronto. if a child doesn’t have the you choose should be some- Frequently, the main ob- financial knowledge and ex- one you trust -- a family jective in a divorce is to keep pertise to manage assets member, friend, or a financial assets away from the ex- after reaching the age of ma- adviser or institution. spouse while preserving jority. A good chunk of your A trust may have one prin- wealth for the children. But accumulated wealth could be cipal purpose -- for example, this can become complicated squandered through spend- to limit the ability of children when one or more of the chil- ing sprees or bad invest- to withdraw funds -- or sev- dren are still minors. Typi- ments. eral, and a main goal may be cally, your kids will be next in But you don’t have to to minimize taxes under fed- line to receive assets under stand pat and just let things eral estate tax rules (as well your will. play out. You can update as state inheritance taxes in What are the potential prob- your estate plan by creating some cases). These five lems? Although a divorce gen- or modifying one or more types of trusts could be help- erally erases the rights of an trusts. You also might elimi- ful as part of your estate plan ex-spouse under a will, prop- nate or revise other trusts -- but may need to be modi- erty going to minors will be that had your ex-spouse fied if you get divorced. held in a conservatorship until playing a pivotal role. If the 1. Revocable living trusts: the age of majority in the state trust allows it, you might sim- You can be the sole trustee April 1 where you reside -- usually, ply replace your former during your lifetime and des- ignate a successor upon in- capacity or death. Thus, you’ll retain a high level of control while you’re alive. You may sell trust assets, amend the terms of the trust, or revoke it entirely. Gener- ally, the trust becomes ir- revocable when you die. 2. Life insurance trusts: Life insurance proceeds paid out from a policy that has you as the insured person are exempt from estate tax only if you don’t possess any “incidents of ownership” (for example, the right to change beneficiaries) in the policy. To avoid dire tax results, you could set up an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) and transfer complete ownership of the policy to the ILIT. 3. Bypass trusts: As the name implies, a bypass trust (also called a “credit shelter trust”) is established so that funds can bypass your spouse’s estate on their way to your children. Because the trust effectively can use the full estate tax exemption for each spouse, it enables a married couple to transfer millions of dollars without paying any federal estate tax. 4. Q-Tip trusts: With a qualified terminable interest property (Q-tip) trust, a sur- viving spouse must receive all the income, but not princi- pal, and the children can re- ceive the remainder upon the surviving spouse’s death. This trust is often used to defer estate tax until the sec- ond death. 5. Spendthrift trusts: This type of trust is designed to protect against creditors (including a spouse you have divorced or are divorcing). Finally, you may also use a trust for your own benefits, in lieu of a prenuptial agree- ment, to protect your own interests in the event you remarry.

Norman J. Politziner, CFP, a resident of Encore, is a Regis- tered Representative and In- (Continued on page 13)

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Musings and Memories By Betty Emmons

My Garden planted there I have a little garden most And this is my precious gar- precious den By Christina Smith, Resident And most rare And I love to watch it grow Services Manager While every leaf of kindness Peter Ward 175B Provi- And though you see no flow- falls dence Way, formerly of ers it Like petals on the snow. Kendall Park, N.J. Demands my constant care No sound Frank and Cynthia Lam, It’s called my garden of good But God hears and God 99B Rossmoor Drive, for- words knows merly of Holmdel, N.J. And deeds and thoughts Karen and Joseph Myers, And though I reap a harvest 471A Newport Way, formerly its of Westhampton, N.J. Fruit cannot be bought. Michelle Dutsch and Martin Now the way I keep my gar- Thank You Shenman, 474A Rockport den growing I would like to thank every- Way, formerly of Monroe Is not by pulling weeds one at Rossmoor for their Twp., N.J. But every day the things I calls, cards, and outpouring Ludivina Ortega, 532B say of sympathy on the passing Terry Lane, formerly of Are little planted seeds of my mother, Angela Zey. Woodbridge, N.J. And once in a while I shed a Sincerely, David Morey, 413-O Ox- tear to Mary Ann Sharkey ford Lane, formerly of Perth Water the “flowers” that are Amboy, N.J. Roy and Kathy Will, 85D Old Nassau Road, formerly of Oak Island, N.C. Barry McQueen, 34N Con- cord Lane, formerly of Free- hold, N.J.

Cultural Arts Commission Presents: Chamber Music Series Princeton Symphony Orchestra In collaboration with the Monroe Public Library Monday April 16, 1 p.m. Patterson/Sutton Duo, and Kimberly Patterson (cello), Patrick Sutton (guitar) Location: Monroe Township Library 4 Municipal Plaza Registration is not required. Free admission. Each performance starts at 1 p.m. and lasts approxi- mately one hour. http://www.monroetownship culturalarts.com/

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In Memoriam

Angela Zey Grace O’Hare She also volunteered at Angela Zey, 97, passed Grace Rowland O’Hare local nursing homes, was a away peacefully on Feb. 3, died on March 12. member of the Interfaith surrounded by her family. She was a secretary at Council of Rossmoor, was Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she Johnson and Johnson, Rut- President of the Catholic So- lived in California and Ne- gers University, Boy Scouts ciety and was a member of vada, before moving to of America and retired from many other clubs and Rossmoor in 1999. She Bristol Myers Squibb. groups. was a homemaker who en- Mrs. O’Hare was a former She is survived by her son joyed cooking and baking. parishioner Nativity of Our and daughter in law Kevin Her passion was sewing. Lord Church in Monroe. She and Patricia lphia, a step- For many years, Angela did was a Eucharistic Minister to brother Robert Cox, a grand- alterations for people in the homebound and at Mass, daughter Christine Balen and Rossmoor. a teacher in the Children’s her husband Stephen, three She is survived by her Liturgy of the Word, and a great grandchildren and daughter, Mary Ann Sharkey, choir member. many nieces and nephews. son, Michael Zey and his wife Cindy, and two grand- children, Cathy Sharkey and Monroe Township Chorus presents Karen Sharkey-Taylor and her husband, Martin, and America the Beautiful three great-grandchildren, By Micki Meyers Jaqueline and Michelle Mule Join the Monroe Township Chorus in a musical salute as and Jeremy Taylor. we pay tribute and honor the military service of the committed men and women who proudly served and continue to serve our country. Regina (Jean) Hoban The concert will take place on Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. Longtime Mutual 8 resident Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. in the Richard P. Marasco Per- Jean Hoban died on March forming Arts Center, located in the Monroe Township Middle 5. She had moved from our School at 1629 Perrineville Road. community earlier this year Under the direction of Sheila Werfel and Music Director and relocated to an as- (Continued on page 17) sisted living complex in North Jersey to be near the homes of her children. Jean, who had worked as CULINARY CORNER a real estate agent, be- By Sidna Mitchell longed to the Working Women’s Club of Rossmoor when it was still active. She Easy pork entree swer her questions. spent several years on the selected for dinner A few days later Ken and I Editorial Board of The were having Florida croquet Unfortunately, I dialed the Rossmoor News, where she friends over for dinner. I wrong phone number and left became famous for her wanted to try a simple recipe a message. April Fool’s Day articles. my Kentucky cousin Jan Fortunately, a few days Some of you might remem- sent. Ken suggested mashed later, Barbara from Cran- ber her spoof about Ama- potatoes and steamed broc- bury Crossing called to say zon deliveries to be made coli as side dishes that he that I had the wrong num- by drones, and the new would fix. ber. We had a delightful motto for all walking people, The pork tenderloin was conversation and thank “Heads up!” moist and tasty with our goodness she let me know I Some years earlier, she guest having seconds. The needed to check the Ross- woke up a lot of sleepy- pork tenderloin was so large, moor directory again. I was heads with the “news” that we had enough leftovers for able to get the correct all our trees and shrubs another meal. Here’s this phone number and connect were to be replaced with really easy and simple rec- with my e-mail friend to an- palm trees and cacti, tropi- ipe.

cals that could get by on very little water. (Big ruckus Culinary on that one.) Jean’s creativ- Cranberry Pork Tenderloin corner ity and offbeat sense of hu- mor brought a bit of fun into Pork tenderloin One packet our lives. Can whole berry onion Jean is survived by her cranberry sauce soup mix son, Tony, two daughters, Cook the pork tenderloin according to package. Erin and Patty, and three While participating in a six-wicket croquet tournament grandchildren of whom she at the PGA in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, I received an was exceedingly fond. We e-mail on my cell phone from a Rossmoor resident, thank her friend, Michele who shall remain anonymous, about cooking pork Arminio of Coldwell Banker, tenderloins. Her email was titled “Not so great pork,” who helped by getting this noting that two attempts were disastrous: one was “the information to us. pork roast was tough as leather” and the other that she cooked for four hours ending with “lots of nice gravy, but the meat was cardboard.” OMG! I can’t imagine cooking pork, even at 200 degrees, for four hours! I always read the package directions on the pork tenderloins. However, you usually cook pork tenderloin for about 30-35 minutes per pound. When I returned back to our place in Venice, I decided to call rather than try to answer the pork problems via e-mail direction, usually 30-35 minutes per pound. Combine the whole cranberry sauce and onion soup mix until well blended. About five minutes before cooking time is over, remove the pork tenderloin from the oven and spread the cranberry mix over the top. Replace the tenderloin in the oven and continue cooking. When done, remove from oven and thinly slice the tenderloin. Serve with potatoes and a green vegetable or salad. NOTE: Jan said she puts the cranberry sauce/onion soup mix on the pork just before serving. I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected].

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This month in pictures Photos by Joe Conti and Walter Gryskiewicz

The winners from the March bingo game are, front row from left, Robert Smith, Debbie Janet Knoth, a Diabetes Self Education Management Pro- Pina, May Van Dam, Carol Serfass, and Frank Sasso. Standing, from left, are Marie Piac- gram Master Trainer, will lead the diabetes workshops quadio, Annabella Asciolla, Teri Havrilla, Connie Lancia, Pat Ray, and Ed Raser. Next being held Friday mornings, starting April 27 through game will be on April 13 at 6:30, in the Ballroom. Try your luck! June 1, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Gallery at the Club- house. See article on page 1.

The bingo players are deep in thought. Enough Already!

A statue of Our Lady of Knock was displayed at a recent Catholic Society Mass. The statue was donated by a Soci- ety member prior to her return to Ireland. The Mass was sponsored by the Rossmoor Emerald Society.

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Clubs and Organizations Photographer Walter Marz rescheduled to speak at Women’s Guild

By Diane England Did you show up in Janu- ary expecting to hear Marz talk about how photography had been his ticket to seeing the world? Sadly, he was side- lined by illness that day. Fortu- nately, though, he’ll be pre- senting this program on Thurs- day, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom instead. Those of you who at- tended his October 2016 talk were likely awed by Female Black Duck leading her brood along the shoreline Marz’s wildlife and nature of a Maine Lake. (Anas rubripes) shots. And yes, you might see a few of these this time as well. However, his pri- the same gist for a story, but on Thursday, June 7 at noon mary focus will be on they’ll invariably turn out totally in the Ballroom, will be on sale places and things he has different end products, I sus- for our members at this meet- seen as he’s journeyed pect you’ll encounter some- ing (a maximum of two tickets about the world as a profes- thing similar here. Hence, I’d per manor). While we also sional photographer. encourage you to pay close intend to have open tickets By the way, did you attend attention to how Marz ap- sales in May in the Red Room last month’s Guild meeting? If proaches his subject matter as (dates and times to be an- so, it might seem there’s a a photographer with an artistic nounced), we can’t promise similarity between the two bent as opposed to Steve Mar- you that tickets will be avail- presentations. However, just cus with his background in able at that time. Indeed, we as two writers can be handed broadcasting. In fact, you sold out of tickets for the holi- might want to discuss what day luncheon after just the you noticed with your friends first day of open ticket sales, over refreshments afterward. and so some members were On another note, I strongly unable to obtain tickets, encourage members to at- therefore, please plan to tend this meeting because bring your checkbook to this we have important club busi- meeting. The price for the ness that must be handled. same lovely buffet from Twin You’ll be voting on the bylaw Oaks you enjoyed in Decem- changes we discussed last ber will again be $15. And month. Then, assuming the yes, assuming you re-elect membership approves these them at this meeting, Josie changes, we’ll be asking you Cuddy and Pat Martin will to approve essentially the serve cake for dessert. same Board that has led the We look forward to seeing Guild this year. you at what should be a very Tickets for the scholarship interesting as well as important luncheon, which will be held meeting. Bits and Bytes, hints and tips make computers behave like VIPs

By Alec Aylat “Computer Aggravation and Or, in other words, Steve How to Avoid it” at the club’s Gray has the solution with tons monthly meeting in the Gal- of good advice awaiting Com- lery, 10 a.m. Monday, April 16, puter Club members and other plus refreshments at 9:30. residents when he presents For one thing you’ll want is to keep your operating sys- tem and all applications up to date, so Steve will explain how to do this automatically. Updates, which Microsoft releases regularly, are also important to install equally regularly just so you can keep up with Microsoft. Then you will also want to keep an eye on your anti- virus and antimalware pro- grams by checking them regularly so that they are always updated and enabled. There are also other vulner- abilities that need to be up- dated regularly. (I’m begin- ning not to like that word, but I guess it keeps us regular.) In fact, if you concentrate only on doing all of the above on a regular basis you’ll be so fed up with your com- puter, you’ll quit it and join the dance club or some other of Rossmoor’s many clubs. Personally, I’m into tennis. But, if you’re not, this is where you need Steve to tell you of all the other Bits and Bytes to make you end up loving your PC.

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David Moyer, was a concert range of classical music and pianist and professor of piano beyond. His 24 recordings at Oberlin College. His grand- span the piano repertoire mother, Jessie, was a singer. from Baroque to contempo- Moyer’s father, Bill, a trombon- rary works. Composers who ist, was a member of the Bos- have written for Moyer in- Pianist Frederick Moyer concert may be hearing for the first ton Symphony for 35 years, clude David Ott whose Sec- time. and his mother, Betsy, a pian- ond Piano Concerto Moyer During over 30 years as a ist, harpsichordist and singer. recorded with the London full-time concert pianist, Moyer began piano studies Symphony, Donal Fox whose Moyer has established a vital with his mother at the age of Etudes of 2002‐2006 were musical career that has seven. Musically eclectic commissioned under a grant taken him to 43 countries from the start, his youthful from the Guggenheim Foun- and to such far-flung venues obsessions moved from the dation, and Pulitzer Prize as Suntory Hall in Tokyo; the Tijuana Brass to Oscar Pe- winners George Walker and Sydney Opera House, Win- terson to Sergei Rachman- Ned Rorem, among others. dsor Castle, Carnegie Recital inoff. In junior high and high As a member of the Fred Hall, Tanglewood, and the school, he studied jazz inten- Moyer Jazz Trio, he performs Kennedy Center. He has ap- sively. Moyer received a full note-for-note transcriptions of peared as piano soloist with scholarship to attend the such jazz pianists as Oscar most of the major orchestras Curtis Institute of Music in Peterson, Bill Evans and Erroll of the United States as well Philadelphia while still in high Garner, bringing this great as many orchestras of school. He later attended American music onto classical Europe, Asia, South Amer- Indiana University. Shortly music stages. Fred Moyer ica, Africa and Australia. after graduation, his ac- In 1992, Moyer started JRI claimed New York debut at Recordings, which has since By Gene Horan public today. Equally at Remarkable family heritage Carnegie Recital Hall produced CDs by numerous Pianist Frederick Moyer to home with Bach, and Moyer was born into an artis- launched Moyer on a career world-class musicians. His play here on Saturday, Brahms as with Ellington and tic family. On his mother’s that has flourished ever many recordings on this and April 21, at 7:30 p.m. Peterson, his recitals are side, his grandfather, Paul since. other labels comprise works Performance will feature creative, engaging and enter- Green was a Pulitzer‐prize‐ the extraordinary by over 30 composers and taining and generally include winning playwright, and his Wide-ranging repertoire reflect an affinity for a wide MoyerCam projection Moyer’s repertoire reflects time honored favorites as grandmother, Elizabeth, was a variety of styles. system poet. His other grandfather, an affinity for the complete Concert pianist Frederick well as pieces that audiences Moyer, very popular with Rossmoor audiences for his dynamic interpretation of major works, will return here to per- form a program of classical piano masterpieces. His pro- grams are always creative and engaging, and often feature works by composers like Cho- pin, Rachmaninoff, and Bee- thoven. In recital, his delightful commentary from the stage takes the audience into the heart of the musical experi- ence. At his last appearance here, Moyer introduced his MoyerCam projection system which allows the entire audi- ence to see his hands as he plays. “It was an extraordi- nary experience seeing Mr. Moyer’s hands in action on the keyboard,” noted Mary Ellen Mertz, member of our Music Association Board. “It added a whole other dimen- sion of enjoyment to the eve- ning’s performance.” The concert will be held in the Meeting House at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. (Please note that the per- formance is on Saturday, not the usual Friday date for Mu- sic Association concerts.) Tickets will be available at the door for non-subscribers at a cost of $15.

International career Moyer is one of the most exciting pianists before the

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(Continued from page 14) David Schlossberg, we will express our respect and gratitude for the sacrifices the veterans of our Armed Forces have made to defend our great country and pre- serve our freedom. Veterans are encouraged to wear any memorabilia such as hats, medals or uniforms. This is a free concert - no tickets required - everyone is invited. For more information contact Director Sheila Wer- fel, at 609 619-3229.

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Players pastimes

By Sue Archambault The Players held our ever- popular Open Mic program on By Penny North ancé killer, is murdering newly Dark in Death: An Eve Dallas CDs. The program will include Sunday, March 11. Joe Conti Here are the new books that engaged couples as they buy Novel by J. D. Robb (Nora solos, duets, and group num- organized and emceed the will arrive in April. their engagement rings. Soon Roberts) bers and will include vocal as event. The Players and guests the killer comes after Rhyme Now in our library, the latest were involved as participants well as instrumental perform- I’ve Got My Eyes on You by and Sachs, in Robb’s series featuring and audience members for ances. For those performing in Mary Higgins Clark NYPD Lieutenant Eve Dallas this fun event. Janet Wilson “Just Bill Strecker Music,” re- The Escape Artist by Brad finds Eve investigating the was our accompanist, and hearsals have been scheduled After a wild pool party, teen Meltzer murder of Chanel Ryan during some performers utilized CDs for April 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 16, Kerry Dowling is found Nola Brown is the U.S. a showing of “Psycho” in for their background music. All 17, 18 in the Meeting House drowned. Was her boyfriend Army’s battlefield artist, rush- Times Square. The author of a were welcome, and refresh- from 7 to 9 p.m. You do not the killer, or was it the ing into battle scenes to cap- popular series of police proce- ments were served. It was a have to be available for all neighbor who wasn’t invited to ture details that clarify the ac- durals recognizes the crime fun-filled day for all. rehearsals to be in the show. the party? Kerry’s older sister tion. On her latest mission, she Tickets will be sold from 1 to 3 from her own novel. Further April is an important month puts herself in danger trying to sees something she shouldn’t p.m. in the Red Room on investigation finds parallels for the players. Our much- solve the case. and supposedly dies in a Thursday, April 12 and Friday, between other crimes and her anticipated “Just Music” show plane crash. Her friend Zig will be titled “Just Bill April 13, as well as Monday novels. Will Eve find the mur- The Cutting Edge by Jeffrey finds her and they work to- Strecker’s Music” this year, through Wednesday, April 16 derer before another crime Deaver gether to uncover a conspiracy and will take place on Thurs- to 18. Tickets can also be pur- Deaver presents the 14th takes place? day, April 19 and Friday, April chased in Sal’s Deli/ reaching back 100 years. book in the series about semi- Unbound by Stuart Woods 20 at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Restaurant from April 12 to After Anna by Lisa Scottoline paralyzed detective Lincoln Just arrived in our library, House. The show will be di- April 20. The cost of a ticket Scottoline’s latest domestic Rhyme and his assistant Ame- Stone Barrington makes his rected and emceed by our will be $5 in advance or $7 at thriller introduces Dr. Noah lia Sachs. Rhyme and Sachs 44th appearance in a new sus- own talented Joe Conti. the door. Alderman and his new wife, have just returned to New pense thriller, where he gets All musical numbers will Due to our rehearsal/ Maggie Ippolitti. Maggie’s performance schedule, there York City from their honey- caught up in his friend Teddy involve the Players performing daughter, Anna, from her first will be no Players meeting in moon. They discover that a Fay’s search for revenge for a songs from Bill’s three shows marriage, is murdered and April. serial killer, known as the fi- loved one’s murder. When the and also his three recorded Noah is the main suspect. friends arrive in Santa Fe, Maggie tries to solve the case Teddy has an opportunity to and uncovers something even enact his revenge and Stone darker that may be the truth must use all his skills to pre- but is emotionally shocking. vent innocents getting caught The Mitford Murders by Jes- in the crossfire of his friend’s sica Fellows mission. The Monroe Public Library You may also be interested featured this novel in its latest in looking over our collection of mystery newsletter. Fellows, gently used, large print books, the author of the Downton Ab- along with our shelves of fairly bey companion series, intro- recent best sellers, all on sale duces Louise Cannon, who for $1 each. escapes poverty in 1920 Lon- don to become a nanny to the Library Hours famous Mitford sisters. Louise Monday thru Friday and Nancy Mitford find them- 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to selves involved the aftermath 3:30 p.m. of the murder of a nurse on a Library closed Saturdays train in broad daylight.

Death at Nuremberg by Emerald W.E.B. Griffin Finally arrived in our library, Society’s this book is set in the period shortly after World War II. The spring activities latest novel in Griffin’s series By Joan Avery “Clandestine Operations” President Dan Jolly has about the birth of the CIA, arranged another trip to Lan- takes special agent James caster, Pa on May 1. This is Cronley to the Nuremberg tri- a special occasion since als to protect the U.S. chief there will be two shows plus prosecutor. He also seeks to dinner. First there will be the destroy Odessa, an organiza- Magic Lantern, then the tion that helps Nazi war crimi- show at Sights and Sounds. nals escape to South America. The cost will be $110 be- cause of the two shows. All the members enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at Doolan’s for the Irish Feast on March 12. There was a one-hour open bar, a choice of corned beef, chicken or salmon, wine, soda and dessert. Very fes- tive! The trip to Lake George has been changed to a later date and Dan has made ar- rangements to use a different tour group called Senior Tours. More information will follow. There is also a trip planned for June 9 to the Dutch Apple Theater, where the show will be “Grease.” Sign up at the next meeting. The Emerald Society hosted the Catholic Society Mass in the Meeting House, which was celebrated on Thursday, March 15. John Katerba, who is the chairman of the Monroe Township Historical Preser- vation Commission, gave a

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Italian American Club By Tony Cardello The officers of the club are happy to announce that an- nual dues are eliminated and all those who have paid will be reimbursed. The officers extend their best wishes to all the mem- bers and their families for a very Blessed and Happy Easter. We hope the Easter Bunny is good to all. For all those who want to play Bocce this year, please note that the sign up will be held on Friday April 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Gallery. First time players are encouraged to join in the fun. The next membership meet- ing will be on Wednesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Ball- room Bingo will be played on Wednesday, April 13 in the Ballroom. As a reminder this is the April newsletter and April 1 (Fool) day is here so please disregard the first paragraph of this article. Oh, while we’re on the subject, if you haven’t paid your dues, please do so. 2018 Carnivale King and Queen Maureen and Ron Roaldsen

The Dance Club Rossmoor Dance Club hosts a Fifties Hop May 28 Dance By Judy Perkus Join the Rossmoor Dance Club for a “Fifties Hop” on Sat- urday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. in Name: ______the Ballroom. Prize for the best Fifties costume. Music by DJ Phone: ______Bobby Picone who plays all kinds of dance music. We will Address: ______have hot dogs with the trim- mings, potato salad, macaroni RESERVATION DEADLINE: March 15th salad, soda, coffee, tea, and Paid-up Member(s): @$ 13 = ______cake (sugar-free available). All Rossmoorites, singles as well Non-member(s): @ $15 = ______as couples, are welcome. 2018 dues $7.50 pp; $15 per couple = $______Please send your reservation check made out to the Ross- Total ______moor Dance Club ($13 a per- RESERVATION DEADLINE: April 18th son for paid-up members; $15 a person for non-members) to Please send check made out to Armen DeVivo at 449B Rox- bury Lane by April 18. The Rossmoor Dance Club to: Annual Membership is $7.50 Armen DeVivo at 449B Roxbury Lane. 609-655-2175 per person, $15 per couple. or leave in an envelope in the Dance Club folder Call Armen at 609-655-2175 in the E & R Office for more information.

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SPORTS

also look for information again this year, so get out about clinics that are offered there and start swinging. for those wanting to hone And, considering it is tax their skills. season, here are words to Our April tournaments will live by: Golf is a lot like taxes be a “Step Away Scramble,” — you drive hard to get to By Terre Martin “Two Mulligans,” and “Low the green and end up in the By the time you read this, Net.” We’re offering prizes hole. the 2018 golf season should have begun. Our general membership meeting will be April 3 in the Cedar Room, and the first day of play will be Tuesday, April 10. All those who want to play must sign up in the Pro Shop. The tee time will be 8:30 a.m., which is hard and firm. No one should hit a ball be- fore 8:30, to avoid running into the 18-Hole golfers. Hopefully, we’ll be off the course in time for our lunch- eon and for the men to tee off at 11 a.m. We welcome non-golfers to join us for lunch on April 10, but they must also sign up and pay beforehand. Check out information in the Pro Shop. We are always looking for new members, so any woman interested in joining What men won’t do for a free game of golf! our ranks should contact our membership chair, Mary Shine, (609-655-4518) or Croquet Club opening day President Joyce Cassidy (609-619-3618) to learn luncheon meeting more about our golf program. For potential members By John N. Craven white, ready to play golf cro- who are interested in group Daffodils, Easter eggs and quet afterward. lessons, be sure to contact daylight saving time are the Golf croquet begins in our pro, Ted Servis, or give first signs of the opening of May, three times a week; your name to Mary Shine or the Croquet Club’s Season Sunday, Tuesday, and Fri- Joyce Cassidy. It would be 29. This year will begin with day at 5 p.m. Refreshments fun and economical to put the opening play day lunch- will be served in the Club- together a group. You should eon and general meeting on house on Fridays after play. Saturday, April 28, in the The schedule is posted on Gallery, at noon. Social the storage building bulletin Chairs Ruth Klein and Grace board at the court. Emerald Society Gambino are arranging a Residents are invited to (Continued from page 18) festive cold luncheon for the join the play and try out. fascinating talk on historical club. Members will dress in (Continued on page 21) facts concerning the Town- ship of Monroe at the Febru- ary Emerald Society meet- Ladies’ 18-hole leaguers MONROE TWP. ing. Dan donated $150 from – Count Par 4’s only tourna- the Emerald Society so that By Arlene McBride FIRE DISTRICT #3 ment. the Commission can con- Opening Day for our If you are interested in join- AT YOUR SERVICE, tinue its outstanding work. league will be Tuesday, April ing our league, just sign up The popular duo Jack and 10. Our first luncheon/ ANYTIME. on the attached form printed Julie will entertain us at the meeting will be held on Tues- along with this article. www.mtfd3.com next meeting. day, May 15, after a scram- Looking forward to seeing The Emerald Society con- ble tournament is played. 609–409–2980 everyone on April 10 and tinues to have fabulous ac- On April 17 – three-way May 15. tivities for all members to Nassau tournament; April 24 enjoy.

Rossmoor 18-Hole Ladies’ Golf League 2018 Membership Form Please return the membership application by April 8, 2018, or earlier.

Membership fee: $75. Prospective members, please enclose a current USGA handicap card or five Rossmoor scorecards attested by a league member and your check in the above amount. (Maximum handicap – 40)

Name: ______

Address: ______

Phone: ______

GHIN #: ______

Email Address: ______

Please make checks payable to: “Rossmoor Ladies’ 18-hole Golf League.” Send check with membership form to: Arlene P. McBride, 352A Old Nassau Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831, OR place the check with membership form in the Ladies 18-Hole box in the Pro shop.

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Religious Organizations Community Church April Calendar of Events By Linda Klink “The Keys of the Kingdom” to be aired here on April 27 April 1 – Easter Sunday Service at 11 a.m. By Gene Horan The Rev. Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson, Pastor “The Keys of the Kingdom” Joyce Irwin, Organist is the seventh film in the se- April 5 – Women’s Guild Board Meeting at 10 a.m. ries “Classic Films that Lift Physical and Spiritual Exercise Class at 11 the Spirit” being presented a.m. by the Catholic Society each April 8 – Church Service at 11 a.m. month. Rev. Robin Bacon Hoffmann, Guest Preacher The film, based on A.J. Joyce Irwin, Organist Cronin’s best-selling novel of April 11 – Worship Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m. the same name, featured April 12 – Physical and Spiritual Exercise Class Gregory Peck in his first ma- at 11 a.m. jor screen role. His Academy April 15 – Church Service at 11 a.m. Award nomination as best The Rev. Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson, Pastor actor catapulted him to Janet Wilson, Organist movie stardom. Among the April 22 – Church Service at 11 a.m. other notable actors in the The Rev. Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson, Pastor film were Thomas Mitchell, Joyce Irwin, Organist Vincent Price, Rosa Strad- April 26 – Physical and Spiritual Exercise at 11 a.m. ner, Roddy McDowell, Ed- Gregory Peck, right, in his role as a Scottish missionary April 27 – Diabetes Seminar at 9:30 a.m. mund Gwenn, and Sir Cedric priest in The Keys of the Kingdom April 29 – Church Service at 11 a.m. Hardwicke. Betty Anne Clayton, Lay Preacher A review in the Independ- received a total of four Oscar p.m. on Friday, April 27. Cof- Kevin Gunia, Organist ent said “The Keys of the nominations. fee, tea, and light refresh- Fellowship hour at noon Kingdom” is “a towering film The free showing will be ments will be available. All stamped with greatness.” It held in the Gallery at 1:30 residents are most welcome. It’s time to start living By Dierdre Thomson would be in the next century. much appreciated. I had so At age 25, I wondered Now that I have surpassed much fun that I just may de- what it would be like to be 70 and just hit the big 80, I cide to have another birthday seventy. It seemed like such wonder, “How did I get here? week. After all, when one a long time before I would How have I changed?” reaches a “certain age” one reach that age. It would not I know that for one thing, I celebrates as many days as just be in several decades; it am not as I was at 25. I am she or he is years old, right? not impatient, wanting things Sounds good to me. to happen right away. I do Back to my thoughts about Catholic Society not worry about things over being 80. I find that even which I have no control as I though I am losing more By Gene Horan used to at 40. I do not have friends and family as the The following activities to do things perfectly, thus years go by, and I go through are scheduled during the causing procrastination. the grieving process, I am month: Well, maybe not quite as per- more content. I am also more  The Chaplet of Divine fectly. enthused about trying new Mercy will be prayed in the As I write about my 80th things and catching up with Maple Room of the birthday, I do want to thank some of the old. Perhaps Clubhouse at 3 p.m. on all those who made my birth- what I now realize is that get- Tuesday, April 17. day week so special. The ting older is not as scary as it  The Prayer Shawl cards, the phone calls, the used to be. There are things Ministry will meet in the emails, the special donuts, to do, and places to go. I am Craft Room of the and the surprises were very ready. How about you? Clubhouse at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, and Thursday, April 19. Welcome Back to Physical/Spiritual  The Catholic Society will meet in the Meeting House Exercise parlor on Tuesday, April By Dierdre Thomson 10, at 1:30 p.m. All are in- Hopefully, we will not It is that time again. We vited to attend the May have many more heavy start up our Physical/Spiritual Mass to be celebrated by snow storms, so you should Exercise Class on Thursday, Father John Primich in be able to join us on Thurs- April 5. Revs. Thomson and memory of his great-aunt days, at 11 a.m. in the Ma- Carmichael bring enthusiasm Grace O’Hare, on Thurs- ple Room. Come and join to both the physical, and the day, May 17, at 7 p.m., in us. All are welcome begin- spiritual, exercises. the Meeting House. ning April 5.

Cleaning Curing foot, ankle and leg problems Caregiver (Continued from page 10) By Hadassah Aylat president of the Central Di- does not mean that the clos- If you suffer from all of vision of Podiatric Medicine Support ets or garage are necessarily your parts below your mid- of New Jersey. He has well organized and clean. section, you will find knowl- been in practice in Monroe Group The fabric on the floor in the edge, relief and care from Dr. Township for the past 35 Elliott Lehrer, who will speak years. sewing room, while untidy, Focus: Spouse/Partner should not be compared to at our next Sisterhood meet- We will serve our usual the cleanliness of the refrig- ing at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, delicious desserts, and 2nd Thursday at 1:30 p.m. erator that could easily pass April 16, in the Gallery. Dr. please try to remember to Location: Saint Peter’s Adult Day Care Center the inspection of the health Lehrer’s specialties are feet, bring non-perishable food for Monroe Township ankle, and leg problems. He department. the Food Pantry. Meetings are 90 minutes will tell us about the newest Many folks get great satis- Registration is not necessary. techniques, evaluations, and faction from polishing silver Questions may be directed to Stephanie Fitzsimmons, RN, NP treatments for these bodily and washing windows and at 1-800-269-7508, press 1, press 8662 vacuuming the kitchen floor areas. He will also be happy Croquet Club Sponsored by Saint Peter’s University Hospital every day. And other people to answer participants’ ques- tions. (Continued from page 20) don’t share that interest, at White clothing is not required Dr. Lehrer, a cum laude least not to that extent. Maybe for tryouts; however, please graduate of New York Col- they would rather play piano or wear flat sole footwear or lege of Podiatric Medicine, make cookies or read. And sneakers to protect the is on the Board of the New Email your news to: maybe those are the folks who court’s grassy surface. Jersey Podiatric Medical resort to “cleaning for a rea- Equipment is provided by the Society and served as [email protected] son” (like me). club for play.

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HHEALTHEALTH CCAREARE CCENTERENTER NNEWSEWS

Spring allergies is a medical emergency and allergy symptoms. Check the By Kaytie Olshefski, needs to be treated immedi- pollen count every day, es- BSN RN-BC ately. pecially during the spring and A long awaited spring is Most people treat them- summer months. If the pollen finally arriving, which also selves with over-the-counter count is high that day, limit means our spring allergies allergy medications. When your time outside and take are too. The rain and snow doing this, please read and allergy medication as indi- we have had this past winter follow the directions on the cated on the drug box to help with those warm days will drug box. Antihistamines will control your symptoms. If cause trees to pollinate ear- help relieve the sneezing, you are going outside, for lier. This in turn will make runny nose, and itchy eyes, example in the garden, wear allergy sufferers miserable but they are known to cause a mask. Keep your home sooner. Allergy season starts sleepiness. Never take an and car windows closed to with tree pollen followed by antihistamine if you plan to keep pollen out. Use the air grass pollen in May. Rag- drive or operate machinery. conditioner in your home and weed sufferers will develop Decongestant pills and/or car to minimize your pollen symptoms in August and nasal spray decongestants exposure. If you have been continue into November. Al- will help to relieve congestion outside, take a shower to lergies cannot be prevented and decrease nasal swelling, wash the pollen off your skin but symptoms are controlla- making it easier to breathe. and out of your hair. Toss ble. Controlling our environ- Nasal spray decongestants your clothes in the washer ment and minimizing our trig- such as AfrinÒ and Neo- and dry them in the dryer. If gers will make this allergy SynephrineÒ relieve nasal you have a pet and your pet season a little more toler- stuffiness, but these sprays has been outside, wipe its fur able. should only be used for three down when it comes back An allergic reaction is trig- days. Do not use nasal de- into the house. For me, I’ll gered when a person comes congestants longer than that also keep a box of tissues in contact with pollen that the because rebound congestion close at hand for those unex- body’s immune system mis- develops. What this means is pected sneezes and I’ll hope takes as a foreign invader. that the nasal decongestant it will be a mild allergy sea- The body fights this invader spray that decreased the son. by producing antibodies and swelling in your nasal pas- In our lecture series from releasing histamine. Hista- sages and made it easier for Saint Peter’s University Hos- mine causes inflammation in you to breathe is now caus- pital, Dr. Kaushal Nanavati, your nose, eyes, lungs, skin, ing the nasal congestion. from Hemcare Medical and digestive system. Suffer- Also, be aware that the relief Clinic, who makes home vis- ers will have a runny/stuffy from a decongestant spray its, will speak on osteoporo- nose, sneezing, itchy, and/or no longer lasts as long as sis on Monday, April 9, at 1 watery eyes. Symptoms are when you first started using p.m. in the Maple Room. If worse on windy days when it. you are interested in attend- the air carries the pollen far There are over-the-counter ing the lecture, please call and wide. Allergy sufferers steroid nasal sprays to help the Health Care Center at may have noticed they have relieve allergy symptoms, 655-2220 or stop by to sign fewer symptoms after it which include NasacortÒ, up. rains, because the rain FlonaseÒ, and RhinocortÒ. Our Health Fair will be on washes the pollen out of the Most importantly follow the Friday, June 8. There will be air. The pollen count is worse directions on these drug more information in next in the mornings from 5 a.m. boxes. If over-the-counter month’s news article about The deadline for to 10 a.m. during the spring remedies do not relieve your screenings and vendors who and summer. symptoms, see your doctor will be attending. The Rossmoor News People who have a history who might order prescription We would like to know is the 7th of every month. of asthma may be prone to medications to relieve your what medical services you an asthma attack when in symptoms. Let your doctor would be interested in having contact with airborne aller- know what you have been on the doctor’s side of the gens. Asthma is a medical taking. Healthcare Center. Let us condition causing a person to There are some things you know by calling the Health have difficulty breathing with can do to try to control your Care Center at 655-2220. symptoms of shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing. An asthma attack A Message from High Tech Landscapes, Inc. By Jeff Voss The first mowing will be We have completed the completed by middle to late gumball clean-up throughout April along with edging of the community. sidewalks. The first round of pre- Common areas will be emergent and fertilizer has mulched by mid-April. been completed. The next Carport cleanings will start round will start May/June. late April/May. This will be a Liquid Appli- The summer flowers will cation of Broadleaf Weed be planted around mid-May Control with Crabgrass Pre- in the common areas. venter using a herbicide Spring pruning of the with a high potassium for- smaller shrubs will start mula that will provide around mid-May/June. broadleaf weed control in Please call the East Gate warmer weather and a phone and leave a message granular application of fertil- with any questions or con- izer. We will supply copies cerns. (609-655-5132) of all Material Safety Data Please tune to Channel 26 Sheets (MSDS) with the for any new updates chemical name and Envi- ronmental Protection Agency registration number at the Maintenance Building We will have spring bed edging completed by early April, weather permitting. Blowing out the beds of debris and leaves will be completed by early April, weather pending as well.

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YourYour GardenGarden

By Mel Moss ies are pruned to give it a Since the tree grows natu- Carolina Silver Bell tree rather than a shrub rally along wooded areas, it A small ornamental tree habit. is best to locate it in an area that I have always liked, but Its main attractions are the that gets only partial sun, which is not well known, is many small half-inch white preferably morning sun and if my subject for the month of bell-shaped flowers that there are any long dry spells April. The tree is named come into bloom in April. The in the summer, it should be Halesia Carolina botanically, flowers will emerge just be- watered. There are almost but has a number of common fore or as the leaves open no diseases or insect prob- names. The most used is up. The color is very striking. lems. It sometimes gets chlo- Carolina Silver Bell, but de- The leaves are relatively rosis in the leaves, and this pending on what part of our small, two to five inches long. is usually caused by too high country you live in, it might They turn a light yellow and of a ph. go under different names drop early in the fall, one of Since the time Halesia such as Silver Bell, Snow- the earliest trees to lose its Carolina became of interest drop tree, Little Silver Bells, leaves. But they do not pro- for commercial growing, Opossum Wood, Common vide much if any fall colora- there have been a number of Silver Bell, and more. tion. improved varieties of the Its natural habitat ranges The tree grows best in a tree. The Arnold Arboretum from the Carolinas to Florida soil condition that is moist, in Boston, Mass. has devel- and westward to Oklahoma. but well drained, and acidic. oped a light pink flowered It is hardy into zone 4, which It also likes a high organic variety that will fade to pink, is well north of our area, so content in the soil. In our lo- named “Arnold Pink.” Slightly winter temperatures are not cation the soil is naturally larger in size is the “Wedding a problem for it in our area. acidic but not necessarily Bells,” the normal white In its natural state, it grows high in organic content or in color. “Silver Splash” has the along streams in moist but being well drained. Organic normal sized white flowers well drained soils. It is an content can be added, but but the leaves are a varie- understory tree, meaning it getting good drainage might gated green and white. likes some shade and tends be more difficult. Also, if To sum up, the tree has a to grow around the edges of planted in a lawn area, the lot to like. It does well in par- wooded areas. It is a small to soil ph might be raised too tial shade, it is small to me- moderate sized tree growing much because of the lime dium in size, it does well in 35 to 50 feet. It tends to grow needed for the grass. The our heavy soils, has beautiful a lot of side shoots close to tree thrives well in the same spring color, and has few if the ground, so it might have soil conditions that rhodo- any disease or insect prob- a more shrub-like appear- dendrons and azaleas like, lems. But you must find, or ance in the wild. But the culti- so they are often planted in create, that high organic soil vated trees grown in nurser- combination. location to plant this tree.

MMAINTENANCEAINTENANCE DDEPARTMENTEPARTMENT

Maintenance cluded in the price). This us a call. You should also By Dave Salter price is per unit. If you have replace the batteries in your A/C servicing two units, the price is double. smoke detector twice a year. Now that spring has ar- rived, it’s time to have your Yellow stake and yellow Dryer vent cleaning air conditioner serviced. ribbon procedure Dryer vents should be Maintenance will be servicing Many residents enjoy gar- cleaned at least once a year. air conditioners again this dening and take pride in Condensation can build up in year. Please call our office maintaining their own three- the duct and can cause a starting April 2 to have your foot bedding areas. If you are leak. If you have a bird guard manor put on the list. When one of them, you need to cover on the vent, it can build weather permits and servic- mark the bed so the land- up with lint. Please call our ing begins, it is done on a scaping company (High office for an appointment. first call, first serve basis. Tech) gets the word. This is Maintenance Department done with yellow stakes at April specials 609-655-2121 the corners of the bed where  LIGHTS: Are the fluores- Condo (except Mutual 4) they are visible from either cent lights in your kitchen $40 plus tax direction or additional stakes (or anywhere else) flicker- Co-Ops (including Mutual 4) every six feet or so in be- ing or burned out? $45 plus tax tween, if needed. The stakes  PLASTIC LIGHT PANELS: Servicing includes inspec- mean nothing is to be Is your kitchen looking tion of system, checking touched. Some people only dark? Are the light covers Freon levels and filter re- want to take care of a special old, discolored or even placement (Parts, blue mesh bush or two themselves. If cracked? filter and Freon are not in- you don’t want a bush  COOKTOP: Are your rings pruned by the landscaper, and pans on your cook top please tie a yellow ribbon or showing some signs of New Website two on it where it is very visi- wear? Announcing Rossmoor’s ble. Yellow stakes and rib-  SYMMONS VALVE: Are new and improved web- bons (and more detailed in- you having a problem with site: rcainj.com. structions on their use) are the shut off valve for your The Amenities page fea- available at no charge in washing machine? tures the ability to access Maintenance and E&R.  WASHING MACHINE Channel 26 slides any- HOSES: Have you time. Check it out! Insects checked your washing ma- If you have a problem with chine hoses lately? Are insects in or around your they the originals? IMPORTANT NOTICE manor, please call or bring in  SCREENS: If you enjoy a sample. We will have the the fresh air, you should Motorists must obey the rules of the road while driving exterminator treat if applica- check your screens. Are within the Community including, but not limited to, ble. they torn? observing the posted speed

 WATER FILTER CAR- limits, No U-Turn, Yield, and One Smoke detectors/batteries TRIDGES: When was the Way signs; stopping for The Fire Department rec- last time you had your car- pedestrians; making a full stop at ommends that smoke detec- tridge replaced? all stop signs; and exercising tors be replaced after 10 Note: Take 10% off the extreme caution years. above material for the entire when entering RCAI streets If you would like to have month. Just mention this ad from lanes or other areas yours replaced, please give April 27 when you call or stop in. without stop signs.

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these fears during a public forum on school safety that From the Mayor followed the Florida tragedy.

In partnership with the police By Gerald W. Tamburro, department and the Board of Mayor of Monroe Township Education, the Township heard those concerns and Cooperation and Communication are responded accordingly. Starting in March, we be- the Keystones to a Safe Community gan stationing off-duty police officers in all eight of our The safety of our residents proactive approach to crime school buildings. is not something we take prevention – from National This interim measure has lightly in this community. Night Out to community been implemented as a com- That’s become increas- classes to the watchful habits plement to our district’s cur- ingly apparent in recent we’ve cultivated over time rent security protocols. In the years as Monroe emerges a here in the Township, all of meantime, our board of edu- leader in numerous inde- which are improving the lines cation will be working to pendent national and re- of communication and acting amend their present-day pol- gional safety surveys con- as deterrents for potential icy to permit their security ducted by the National Coun- threats and danger. staff, many of whom are re- cil for Home Safety and Se- Despite Monroe’s war- tired police officers, to even- curity, Safewise and even ranted sense of security, I tually assume the armed de- ADT Security. think the recent Stoneman tail. That reputation hinges on Douglas High School shoot- These officers will be work- a several variables, including ing that claimed the lives of ing in addition to our normal the FBI’s uniform crime re- 17 faculty members and stu- patrols and there will be no port, our comprehensive dis- dents in the quaint commu- impact on police response or aster-preparedness plan and nity of Parkland, Florida has service levels. our regimented training cy- left us all feeling a bit on We are fortunate to have cles for emergency respond- edge and vulnerable. had six new officers join our ers. I have a lot of respect for ranks this past February, But those safety standings our Township residents, both adding to the many sea- are also the result of our resi- parents and students, who soned professionals on our April 22 dents and police and their recently spoke out about force. In the larger scope, vigilant and proactive action, along with effective communica- tion, are really what we have working for us in Monroe. It’s my hope that we maintain a healthy and productive dia- logue between our residents and our community’s leaders to continue as Middlesex County’s safest community.

League welcomes new Township business administrator By Ruth Banks The League of Women Voters will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 23 at the Township Municipal Building. The program will begin at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend to hear the guest speaker, new Business Administrator Alan M. Weinberg. Weinberg, who was hired in 2017 after Wayne Hamil- ton retired, has more than 15 years of government service at the local, state, and fed- eral level. He also has had extensive private sector and governmental experience including founding a small business, serving as senior director of Public Affairs at the New Jersey Transit Cor- poration, working in the Of- fice of the Governor in New Jersey, and in the United States Senate. Prior to com- ing to Monroe Township, he served as senior adviser to the senate president in the Senate majority office. In addition to his govern- ment experience, Weinberg taught state and local gov- ernment for many years at the community college level. He is a graduate of Rutgers University with a B.A. in po- litical science and an M.S. degree from Rutgers' School of Public Affairs and Admini- stration. To round out his experience, he also has an MBA from the School of Management at the N.J. In- (Continued on page 25)

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April Calendar of Events for Monroe Township Public Library

The Library will be closed April 30: The Value of Ex- Hotshots, a group of elite on Sunday, April 1, 2018 ercise: Yoga & Meditation firefighters who risk every- for Easter. presented by ISHA Founda- thing to protect a town from a Coupon Club tion Registration is not re- historic wildfire. Rated PG- Monday, April 2 at 1:30 quired. 13. 2h, 14m p.m. Clip, swap and trade The Great Courses: April 20: 2017 Biography/ coupons. Discuss deals, America in the Gilded Age Drama/History During the share frugal tips and shop- Tuesdays, April 10, 17 and early days of World War II, ping experiences. Bring a 24 at 1 p.m. Brush up on the fate of Western Europe pair of scissors and your your US history in this 12- hangs on the newly- stash of non-expired cou- part series. appointed British Prime Min- pons. Registration is not re- April 10: 1869: Bind up the ister Winston Churchill, who quired. Nation’s Wounds & Recon- must decide whether to ne- Book Café struction Revolution gotiate with Adolf Hitler, or Wednesday, April 4 April 17: Buffalo Bill Cody fight on against incredible Session 1 at 11 am for ex- and the Myth of the West & odds. PG-13. 2h 5m isting group members Industrial Titans Movies are free. Registra- Session 2 at 1 pm for new April 24: Andrew Carnegie tion is not required. members & Big Business: Democracy Current Events Discussion Mailing Addresses Discuss books that you for Sale? Group If you are not receiving mail from Ross- have read. Light refresh- Each session consists of Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 moor, your Mutual, or The Rossmoor News, ments will be served. Regis- two 30-minute DVD lectures, a.m. Enjoy a discussion it may be a matter of our not having your ter at the Welcome Desk. followed by a brief discussion about the latest in global and correct mailing address. Many residents, Socrates Café and light refreshments. Reg- domestic affairs. Light re- Wednesday, April 4 at 7 istration is not required. freshments provided. Regis- over the years, filed “Winter Address” forms p.m. Participate in this inter- Short Story Discussion ter at the Welcome Desk. with Administration and failed to specify a national group based on the Group (Continued on page 27) return date. If you did not contact us when philosophy of Socrates. Pose Wednesday, April 11 at 11 you returned, it might be possible that we questions, listen to others, a.m. Leah Wagner moder- still have an alternate or winter address in raise challenges and con- ates a discussion about 100 our system. sider other alternatives. Mon- LWV Years of the Best American Please contact Resident Services man- roe resident Noreen Gumnic Short Stories. This month we (Continued from page 24) moderates. Register at the will discuss “Lawns” by Mona stitute of Technology. ager, at 609-655-1000, to verify your ad- Welcome Desk. Simpson and “Communist” On May 20, the League is dress. Musical performance by by Richard Ford. Register looking forward to celebrat- Eranga & Prianga and reserve your copy at the ing its 30th anniversary with Thursday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Welcome Desk. a brunch at the Forsgate Musical duo of Eranga & Pri- Genealogy Club Country Club. The League MONROE TWP. anga, dubbed “The pride of Wednesday, April 11 at will honor several out- FIRE DISTRICT #3 Sri Lanka” by Dan Barry of 1:30 p.m. Beginner and ex- standing community leaders the New York Times, will en- perienced genealogists are who have helped the League AT YOUR SERVICE, tertain with a program of in- welcome. Registration is not during those years. Members ANYTIME. ternational songs. Registra- required. of the Township and area are www.mtfd3.com tion not required. International Film invited to participate in the 609–409–2980 Sit-N-Stitch Presented by The Friends celebration, sharing their Fridays, April 6 and 20 at of the Library onThursday, memories and stories of 10:30 a.m. Stitch a project; April 12 at 2 p.m. 2016 Bul- working with the League, by assist others, share tips, pro- garian Drama. A reclusive contacting either Andrea jects and patterns. Bring your Bulgarian railway trackman Pellezzi, president, at 609- TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS own supplies. Registration finds millions of cash spilled 664-2146, Ruth Mullen at not required. on the tracks and turns them 609-655-7579, or Ruth Important phone numbers: Poets Corner in to the police. Then the Banks at 609-655-4791. Rossmoor Bus ...... 609-655-4401 Friday, April 6 at 11am transport ministry’s head of Looking ahead, on July 8 Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. A workshop and reading PR decides to use him as a in cooperation with John group for all ages. Please diversion from a corruption Katerba and the Historical Monroe Township Transportation ...... 609-443-0511 bring 10 copies of your work. scandal. Not Rated, 1h, 41m. Commission, the League will Registration is not required. Tickets are $1.00 and are participate in a program at Middlesex County SkillBuilders available at the Circulation the historic Dey Farm. Fami- Area Transportation (MCAT) ...... 1-800-221-3520 Mondays, April 9, 16, 23 Desk and at the door before lies are invited to come and and 30 from 10 am to 12 each showing. Registration is picnic as well as listen to sto- St. Peter’s University Hospital p.m. This new series of free not required. ries of the past, which took On Time Transportation ...... 1-800-858-8463 programs offers support, en- Friends of the Library place in the restored school. couragement and education Book Sale In addition to planning for All schedules are available outside the E&R office for anyone experiencing sig- Friday, April 13 through these special events, mem- (near the copy machine) or via the Web at www.rossmoor- nificant life changes: the Monday, April 16. Gently- bers will be following the nj.com and following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and death of a loved one, adjust- used books and a limited growing number of state coa- Activities, and Bus Info. ments to illness, moving to a selection of DVDs, litions that are being formed new home, etc. audiobooks and CDs will be around energy issues, health April 9: Home Security & available for purchase at bar- care issues, and voting rights Scam Awareness presented gain prices during library issues. For example, New by Detective Brian Dziomba hours. Proceeds benefit The Jersey has joined with three April 16: Cooking for One Friends of the Library. states to form a gun control presented by Maryrose Agel, Friday Afternoon Movie coalition. Several governors Dietitian Fridays, April 13 and 20 at are working to develop a April 23: Estate & Legal 2 p.m. April 13: 2017 Biogra- blueprint to address health Matters presented Jerry phy/Drama based on the true care policy. In New Jersey Bruder, Attorney story of the Granite Mountain state and community, organi- zations are meeting to de- velop a master plan that will Fire Election results coordinate energy policies such as wind power, solar By Fire Commissioner Joe Haff power, nuclear power, gas, Here are the results of the February election for fire com- and electricity. missioners and for the 2018 Fire Budget. Incumbent Fire The League is a nonparti- Commissioners Gerry Kaplan and Joel Kaplan were re- san political organization elected, running unopposed. Gerry received 198 votes, while open to men and women, Joel received 196. with the goal of educating The budget passed by a vote of 157 for and 45 against. people about important pol- This is the breakdown by voting location: icy issues. For more informa- tion, please feel free to con- Location Budget For Budget Against tact any of the following: Rossmoor 28 3 Adrienne Fein, membership, Regency 68 16 609-860-5984; Marsha Firehouse 10 4 Rosenbaum, voters’ service, Greenbrier 14 1 609-409-0930; or Judy Absentee Ballots 37 21 Perkus, treasurer, 609-395- Totals 157 45 1552.

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HOME SAFETY TIPS How To Deter Home Burglary Senior Center Highlights  Invest in good quality locks on doors and windows. This includes all sliding glass doors as well. Make it difficult and Monroe Office of Senior Services & Senior Center time consuming for a burglar to gain entry. 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831  Whenever you go outside, lock the door and take the key 609-448-7140 with you, even if you are just stepping next door or out in the backyard. Membership Has its tion card. Space limited. are still going strong AND  Don’t put valuables where they can be seen from the Benefits Guided Imagery: On who are still hot! From the window, especially items that can be easily carried. Registering with the Of- Wednesday, April 25, at best of the divas (Dolly Par-  Be sure your garage door can be secured. Do not leave it fice / Senior Center is free 1:30 p.m., join Nadine Rob- ton, Bette Midler, Gloria open when you are away; an empty garage broadcasts and available to Monroe erts, Certified Integrative Estefan) to songs from the your absence. Township residents, 55 years Guided Imagery Practitioner, gents (Tony Bennett, Stevie  When you aren’t home, use a timer set to turn interior of age and older. Around from RWJUH, for this relaxa- Wonder, Neil Sedaka) Naomi th lights on and off at varying intervals as though your home the 15 of the previous tion session using creative weaves the theme of fulfilling was still occupied. month and members can visualization. Learn how to items from her bucket list into  Don’t keep large amounts of cash or really valuable sign-up for the special, de-stress at home, too! the act. Space limited. jewelry around the house. monthly activities either via Space limited. Kasztmer’s Train: On  If a stranger comes to your door asking to use the phone or in-person for all Ringing in Tinnitus: On Mondays, April 16 and 23, telephone, make the call yourself. Don’t invite them in. programs with a fee. Visit the Friday, April 27, at 1:30 at 1:30 p.m., join Julian  Don’t hide a spare key under the doormat or flowerpot. Senior Center (or the Town- p.m.., join Regina Criscione, Davis as he unfolds the true Thieves know all the good hiding places. ship Library or Community CCC-A, audiologist, JFK story of Rezso Kasztner, a  Invest in a good security system along with motion sensor Center) to pick up the news- Outpatient Center in Monroe, Jewish-Hungarian journalist lights installed out of reach. letter. From your home, visit for an informative discussion and lawyer who became  Keep any tools that could be used to break into your home www.monroetwp.com, and about the causes and treat- known for having helped locked away in the garage. look for the “Office of Senior ment options for tinnitus. Hungarian Jews escape dur-  Always double check that doors and windows are locked Services” link under Judy’s Meditation: On ing the Holocaust...and who even during daylight hours. “Departments” to access the Monday, April 30, at 2 p.m., was thought to have sold his  Videotape the contents of your home. Keep the video and calendar/newsletter as well we welcome back Judy Kal- soul to the devil. Unless oth- the list of all valuables in a safe place, such as a safe as the Friendly Tidbits online. man as she provides her si- erwise noted, members will deposit box. Advance registration is lent meditation session to be automatically enrolled in

How To Safeguard Your Home recommended to ensure help you find inner peace both sessions. easy admission into a pro- and calm. Space limited. Music of Frank Loesser: While on Vacation gram; and, if needed, trans- On Tuesday, April 17, at  Strive to make your home look as lived-in as portation to and from the LAUGHS, LYRICS, & 1:30 p.m., we welcome back possible while you’re away. Senior Center. Registration LECTURES Dr. Karen Z. for a fun and  Don’t broadcast your plans but do let your neighbors and is also available on the same Register in Advance musical look at the songs local law enforcement know. day of an event from 9 to Fred Miller Presents: On written by Loesser.  Arrange to have your mail and newspapers either stopped 11:30 a.m. For members un- Tuesday, April 3, at 1:30 Rise of Rock & Roll: On or picked up daily. able to attend a registered p.m., we welcome back Fred Wednesday, April 18, 1:30  Use automatic timers to turn on a radio and lights at program, a cancellation Miller to offer his “Lecture-in- p.m., Gordon James dis- different intervals to hide the fact you aren’t home. phone call is appreciated. Song” with a “Old World/New cusses and sings about the Turn down the ringer on the telephone. An unanswered  For more information, please World” look at the careers rise of rock and roll in the telephone is a dead give-away. call the Office/Senior Center and music of Kurt Weill and 1950’s. It was a decade of  Be sure you don’t announce your absence on your at: 609-448-7140. Vernon Duke. TV commercials (like Speedy answering machine message or email. Newark Museum High- Alka-Seltzer) with the decline  Leave your blinds as you normally would if you were HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH lights: On Thursday, April home. Only close them all the way if that is what you of jazz and the rise of new Register in Advance 5, at 1:30 p.m., discover would normally do. artists, like Elvis, The Plat- Bagels Plus: On Friday, Asian treasures, African art,  Move valuables away from windows. ters, Frankie Avalon, Ray April 6, at 10 a.m., join ancient classical artifacts and  Be sure to close and lock the garage as well as any Charles, and more. Linda (The Gardens at Mon- more during this armchair storage sheds, etc. Princeton and The roe) and Sheli (Always Best tour that highlights all that  Be sure someone knows your itinerary and your estimated American Revolution: On Care) as they host the topic the Newark Museum has to time of arrival and return. Thursday, April 19, at 1:30 of Advance Care Planning offer.  If you get lost while traveling, ask directions of local law p.m., join Barry Singer as he enforcement, not complete strangers. with speaker, Tina Ruane, Double Down Day: On examines Princeton’s history  Be sure your vehicle is in good working condition and that Elder Care Coordinator, of Friday, April 6, at 2 p.m., and the American Revolu- you have taken enough money. Do not carry large Garland Elder Law Offices. take a chance and join us for tionary War including the amounts of cash, use credit cards and travelers’ checks. iPhone Basics, Again: a day of cards, wheels, slots remarkable events of the  Arrange for a friend or relative to inspect your property On Mondays, April 9 and and luck. In conjunction with “Ten Crucial Days”. Hear periodically. 23, at 2 p.m., discover all the The Gardens at Monroe, en- stories, often spoken in the  Do not leave a key in a hiding place. amazing things that your joy an “Atlantic City-ish” day soldiers’ own words, of their  Check and double-check all windows and doors on every iPhone or iPad can do during at the Center. Tickets: $5 sacrifice, bravery, and perse- level and garage doors before leaving. this hands-on workshop with p.p., due upon registering in- verance. Car Safety Joel and Arthur. Please be person, in advance. No re- The Jewbadors: On sure to bring your iPhone funds after 4/3. Space lim-  In traffic, keep doors locked and windows up Tuesday, April 24, at 2 each day! Space limited! A ited.  Park and lock your car and remove the keys p.m., we welcome back this commitment fee of $5, to Shakespeare’s England:  Park in areas that are well lighted delightful troupe of musi- benefit the Township Food On Monday, April 9, at 2  Cruise around a bit in shopping centers parking lots until cians, actors, and singers Pantry, is due in-person, in p.m., join Shirley Reich as you find an open parking place close to a well-lighted who keep the songs, stories, entrance. advance. she shares “what’s up” with and jokes of Jewish music  When you return to your car, check in and around it, and Stress Management: On Shakespeare with an up-to- and culture alive (and well) in have your keys in your hand and ready to use. Wednesday, April 11, at date look at the man and his this “OY!” production. Like  If you are followed by another vehicle, go to a public place 1:30 p.m., learn how to iden- times. Levy’s rye bread, you need or, better, police station. If near home, stop at the staffed tify your stressors and dis- Music of the 20th Cen- not celebrate Hanukkah to gate house to alert security. cover some helpful tech- tury: On Tuesday, April 10, enjoy this show.  Keep valuables in trunk or hidden in the car and do not niques to help you reduce at 1:30 p.m., travel musically Amelia Earhart: On keep valuables in the glove box them. This program is spon- through the decades with Thursday, April 26, at 10:30  BE COURTEOUS! Confrontations often occur when sored by The Oscar and Ella Marvin Fischer, pianist and a.m., join Irene Curran, liter- drivers become frustrated about how others drive. Wilf Campus for Senior Liv- storyteller, as he “plays” ary lecturer, as she dis-  If you have car trouble: Raise the hood, use emergency ing and will be presented by homage to the talented song- cusses the life of Amelia flashers, tie something white around your antenna or Toby Ehrlich, LCSW. Please writers of the 20th Century.. Earhart, the first female pilot mirror. register. Only a Number: On to fly solo across the Atlantic  Carry a ‘HELP’ sign and keep a can of tire inflator in trunk. Drivers’ Safety: On Tues- Thursday, April 12, at 1:30 Ocean, as well as the many Stay inside the car, lock the doors and if help is offered, day, April 17, at 8:45 a.m., p.m., Steven H. Besserman, theories regarding her disap- ask for the police. Do not allow strangers to help you “fix enhance your driving skills writer/director/producer of pearance. that flat.” Thieves, especially near banking institutions, are by taking this AARP- the award-winning independ- Michael & Ted: On known to ice pick car tires, so they’ll go flat in a short sponsored class. Course ent documentary, shares the Thursday, April 26, at 2 distance then come to your “rescue” with theft in mind. Fee: $15 (AARP member); story behind his film, Only A p.m., join our friends from  Remember to regularly check your car’s oil, gas, water $20 (Non-mMember). For Number — a true story of WWFM’s The Classical Net- and tires. Service your car regularly. space availability, please the Holocaust and the strug- work, for an enlightening look  Invest in an auto club membership, such as AAA, so you contact Rosanna. gle to survive, to love, and to at the life and career of Noel may have roadside assistance help you in any emergency, CPR Class: On Thurs- remember. Hosted by The Coward, who wrote both mu- from fixing a flat to towing. day, April 19, at 10 a.m., Gardens at Monroe. sicals and plays. Some famil-  Keep a charged cell phone with you when away from The Family & Friends CPR Aging, Schmaging: On iar works, such as “If Love home. You can preprogram important numbers so that program offers this free op- Friday, April 13, at 2 p.m., Were All,” will be featured they are immediately available. portunity to learn CPR, and Naomi Miller brings us her along with some of his lesser  Keep a flash light in your auto and attach a light-weight, basic first aid, without the new show that focuses on known, but equally delightful slimline flashlight to your keychain. receipt of a course comple- those 60+ performers who songs.

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MCCC Theatre/Dance Program to Present Tony Award-Winning ‘Spring Classified Advertising Awakening’ at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre TECH BUDDY – Simple step- LEASE A NIECE – Assistance West Windsor, N.J. –The Awards, including Best Musi- Transportation by-step help with smart- with household activities, fraught and poignant pas- cal. The show is based on phones, computers and tab- cooking, shopping, paperwork, sage from adolescence to the controversial play by AAA TRANSPORTATION – lets. appointments, companionship. adulthood takes center stage Frank Wedekind, once Monroe area (Encore resi- Large print solutions for low Local transportation. Live in or as the Theatre/Dance pro- banned in Germany. dent). Transportation to air- tech problems. Real Beginner hourly. NJ born and bred. gram at Mercer County Com- Observes MCCC Theatre/ ports, trains, piers, NYC and to Advanced. Patience and Tracie (732) 904-3885. munity College (MCCC) pre- Dance Program Coordinator reasonable rates. Call Howard enthusiasm included. Wireless sents the groundbreaking Jody Gazenbeek-Person, the (732) 979-3085. printers, Netflix, Roku, Ama- CARING ELDER CARE – We musical “Spring Awakening.” cast features a mix of actors th zon Alexa and Echo – setup will help you with personal and This unforgettable coming-of- who are opening their own LIMO GUY, INC. – Our 15 and training. Did you know that household tasks. Minimum year. We go to all airports. age tale comes to MCCC’s doors of communication Amazon Alexa can remind you visit is only 2 hours. We’re Late model Lincoln Towncars. Kelsey Theatre Fridays, Apr. about the messy, emotional of all your appointments? Play experienced and caring. Eliza- Holds four passengers in total 6 and 13 at 8 p.m.; Satur- struggles of growing up, a Jeopardy? Read books? Free beth (646) 413-0813. comfort and style. $75 to New- quote. 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In-home Reyna (609) 371-4775. You’ll to the strict expectations of ening” are $20 for adults, appointments. (732) 718-9050. be glad you called. family and society. As they $18 for seniors, and $16 for Home Improvement CERTIFIED PUBLIC AC- confront issues of morality students and children. Free MONROE TWP. and rebellion, they turn to parking is available next to & Services COUNTANT –Taxes prepared in the comfort of your home. each other for guidance and the theater. Tickets may be HOME GARDENING PLUS – FIRE DISTRICT #3 solace. p urc has ed o n l ine a t Reasonable rates. Rebecca Clean up, trim, fertilize, mulch, (732) 718-4359. AT YOUR SERVICE, Their angst-ridden journey www.kelseytheatre.net or by remove old overgrown shrubs. ANYTIME. is set to the brilliant rock and calling the Kelsey Box Office Design and plant 3 foot beds GREGORY TAX SERVICE – at 609-570-3333. For a com- www.mtfd3.com roll score by Steven Sater and patio. Stone/block edging, In-home appointments. Rea- and Duncan Sheik. The origi- plete listing of adult and chil- walls, pavers. Closet/garage sonable fees, 30 years’ experi- 609 – 409 – 2980 nal Broadway production dren's events, visit the Kel- organizing. Windows cleaned. ence, IRS, AFSP. Jim Gregory premiered in 2006 and was sey webpage or call the box Almost any household job (732) 236-4498. the winner of eight Tony office for a brochure. done. Call Frank (609) 235- 9717. Wanted to Buy participants. Space is limited. INTERIOR PAINTING – Wall- Public Library Register online at paper removal. 30 years ex- BUYING & SELLING GUNS – (Continued from page 25) www.monroetwplibrary.org or perience. Please call Ken – Call for pricing. (609) 558- Princeton Symphony by calling the Library at (732) Diamond Painting. (609) 655- 9509. Ask for David. Licensed Firearms Dealer. Orchestra Chamber Music 521-5000. 1525 or (732) 446-0400.

Monday, April 16 at 1 p.m. Page Turners presented by RELIABLE HANDYMAN Patterson/Sutton Duo per- Library Staff Thursday, April 19 at 11 SERVICES – Local resident. Help Wanted form. Kimberly Patterson on No job too small. All labor a.m. Looking for something cello and Patrick Sutton on guaranteed. Call me to discuss REAL ESTATE HELP to read or add to your read- guitar. This program is of- – no obligation. Reasonable WANTED – Experienced real- fered in collaboration with the ing list? This is a new ongo- rates. Call (609) 409-7096 or tors-agents or referral agents, Monroe Township Cultural ing event taking place on the (908) 385-5869. come join our team at Public- Arts Commission. Registra- third Thursday of every Trust Realty Group., 1 Ross- tion is not required. month. Library staff will pre- MIKE THE HANDYMAN – moor Drive. For details contact: CPR Overview sent and recommend a vari- See my display ad in this edi- [email protected] Tuesday, April 17 at 11 ety of new titles pertaining to tion. (732) 780-0468. a.m. Learn how to perform a different topic each month, Help & Health CPR on an adult and what to both new and old titles. This do if someone is choking. month books with memora- Miscellaneous/ Services This is for anyone who wants ble women characters will be to learn CPR, but does not discussed. Light refresh- Services AT ANGEL TOUCH HOME need a course completion ments provided. Register at HAVE SCISSORS, WILL CARE we provide excellent card. This program is co- the Welcome Desk. TRAVEL – All hairdressing care for the elderly with li- sponsored by Penn Medicine Retro Reads services. Will come to your censed, insured and bonded Community Wellness. Regis- Thursday, April 19 at 7 home. Licensed hairdresser. thoroughly screened aides. We are a company that cares ter at the Welcome Desk. p.m. Join us for a celebration Call Georgianne (732) 985- for our patients and makes Then, Now and Forever: of 50 Years of Young Adult 8129. sure they are treated by the Life Story Workshop Literature with a Book Dis- cussion Group for Adults. HAIRCUTS for men and best. 24-hour care (living with Tuesday, April 17 from resident). Elderly companion- Take a trip down memory women done in the comfort of 2pm to 4 p.m. Outline your ship. Call (609) 907-6059. life story in only two hours! lane and revisit your favorite your home. Call Renee for appointment at (908) 705- Award-winning communica- titles from yesteryear. Dis- ANNA’S HOME CARE – tions specialist Donna Atkins cuss a notable title from a 7569. Certified professional care- will guide you through inspir- different decade every ALTERATIONS/SEWING giver is looking for live-in/live ing examples, activities, in- month. We kick off our book NEEDS – I can come to you. -out job in Monroe Township. teractive exercises, and con- discussion series in the Experienced, references. 1960s with The Pigman by Joan (609) 655-4363. structive feedback to teach Driver’s license. Accepts long- Paul Zindel. Moderated by you how to delve into memo- PET SITTERS – One cutie at term care insurance. Low Leah Wagner. Register and ries with ease. Commit your a time for a day, a week, or up prices. Private care option. life journey to paper. A work- reserve your copy at the to a month. True animal lov- Call Anna at (609) 409-1600 or book will be provided to all Welcome Desk. ers. Barb (732) 735-4243. (908) 337-7462.

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