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VOLUME 50 / No. 12
Monroe Township, New Jersey
December 2014
MERRY CHRISTMAS Û HAPPY HANUKKAH
Rossmoor joins the
fight against breast
cancer
By Carol De Haan
Thirty residents, most of
them wearing pink, observed Breast Cancer
Awareness Day by joining
more than 6,000 walkers on
a three-mile hike around
the grounds of the New Jersey Convention and Expo
Center in Edison on Sunday, Oct. 26.
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this
event was called “Making
Strides against Breast Cancer.” It raised about
$422,000 that will be used
for education, research,
and patient services. Of
that amount, $3,000 came
from the Rossmoor participants.
Dennis
and
Dottie
Haggerty of Mutual 2, survivors of a Halloween party
from the night before, nevertheless got themselves
up and out of the house by
7:30 a.m. to drive with
neighbors Joy and Al MacVicar to the walk site in Edison. “My mother was a
breast cancer survivor
years ago,” says Dennis.
“This is an important
cause.”
Hoping to raise funds for
research and medical care,
and also to raise the awareness that early detection is
vital, the American Cancer
Society began its “Making
Strides” program in 1993.
Since then, approximately
ten thousand walkers from
about 300 communities
have raised nearly $600
million to fight this disease.
“It’s always a great walk,”
says Paulette Mascia of
Mutual 1. “Like many of us,
I’ve lost family members to
breast cancer, so I’ve been
“Making Strides” for years.
My earliest walks were at
Clove Lake on Staten Island. Then I started joining
walks in New Jersey. Then
I moved to Rossmoor and
have been joining the walks
ever since.”
One in eight U.S. women
is likely to develop invasive
breast cancer during her
lifetime, making this not
only a woman’s second
most common form of cancer, but also the second
leading cause of women’s
deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that
more than 230,000 cases of
breast cancer will be diagnosed in this country before
the end of 2014, and that
40,000 of those eventually
will succumb to the disease.
“I’m walking for my
daughter, Margaret,” said
Judith Secks of Mutual 1.
“Unfortunately, she did not
survive. But I am very
grateful,” said Judith as she
looked around, “to see that
there are so many survivors. It’s awesome.”
On our way! From left, Helen Konieczny, Phyllis Palfy,
Judy Secks, and Connie Hoppe.
Residents, staff, family, and friends participated in the Making Strides for Breast
Cancer Walk
Board of Governors approves 2015 budget
By Carol De Haan
Members of the Board of
Governors, meeting at the
Village Center on Thursday,
November 20, unanimously
approved the new RCAI
budget for 2015 in the
amount of $4,795,121.
Next year, the portion of
each homeowner’s monthly
maintenance that will be
contributed to RCAI will be
$173.51, an increase of
$4.28 over the current contribution.
Included in the $4.28 increase per manor per
month is the amount of 72
cents for the Capital Reserve Fund. This meager
increase should have been
several dollars higher were
it not for the advance planning done in 2012 when
RCAI made a lump sum
contribution of $200,000
from the Working Capital
Fund into the Reserve
Fund. This action had the
effect of lowering future
contributions to Reserves.
It will be 2024 before the
RCAI contribution into the
Reserve Fund rises again
to the level of 2012.
Adding to the increase
are contracts in nursing and
landscaping. These contracts had been negotiated
in previous years and the
2015 increases had been
built into the terms of those
contracts when they were
written.
There were no increases
in the termite control contract and in the trash/
recycling contract.
Likewise, the pool management contract remained
the same except for the one
extra week of pool use in
2015. A slight increase in
cost will result from that extra week.
The premiums did not go
up for our property and
general liability insurance
contract. However, since
property values have been
increased by 4%, the policy
will be correspondingly
more expensive.
Our directors and officers
insurance policy went up by
8%.
Health insurance for union and non-union employees went up by 10%.
Dental insurance for union employees went up by
2%.
The budget for 2015 will
look slightly different from
previous years in that we
accepted a recommendation from our auditors to
streamline our record keeping. We consolidated our
previous 20 cost centers into
seven cost centers. These
are Administration, E&R Administration, Community Facilities, Maintenance Administration, Snow Control, Golf
Operations and Maintenance, and RCAI.
The process of creating
this budget began last July.
The RCAI Executive Committee, Standing Committee
chairpersons, and just
about every staff member
are all involved in estimating expenses for the coming year. It is a detailed,
lengthy process and every
effort is made to maintain
this community effectively
and economically.
Anyone who missed the
Nov. 20 meeting is welcome to pick up a copy of
the new budget at the Village Center.
Inside this issue
Bits & Pieces .................. 2
Bob Huber’s Almanac... 11
Clubs ........................... 15
Culinary Corner ............ 13
General Manager ........... 7
Healthcare .................... 23
Inquiring Photographer . 12
Maintenance ................. 23
New Neighbors .............13
Nutrition Corner ............11
President’s Letter ............8
RCAI Meetings ................2
Religion .........................22
Sports............................20
This month in
pictures ......................14
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The Rossmoor NEWS
DECEMBER 2014
Bits & Pieces
Sue Ortiz
Daniel Jolly, RCAI President, opened the Board of
Governors meeting at 9 a.m.
with the Pledge of Allegiance
and a moment of silence in
honor of Mr. Joseph Gasik,
Director of Mutual 17.
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Vincent Marino, Jr. reported on the resolution voting outcome of the Maintenance Committee. Joan
Avery gave the report from
the Community Affairs Committee and announced the
resolution voting outcome.
Moya Brady gave a report for
the Health Care Center. Judith Sforza reported that
there is a year-to-date
budget
deficit
of
$180,073.04, which is
$168,170.76 over budget.
She stated the Finance Committee recommended the
resolutions brought before
them. Peter Kaznosky reported that the Golf Course
bridge project is commencing
today.
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The Reserve Study funded
for the anticipated expenditure of $68,654 for the resurfacing of Mt. Vernon Road;
$180,062 for the resurfacing
of Revere Way; and $55,109
for the resurfacing of Victoria
Court in 2016 and $125,000
for concrete flush curb/curb
and gutter; $10,000 for common facility sidewalks; and
$50,000 for storm inlet reconstruction in 2015. The
Maintenance Committee and
Finance Committee recommended to engage the services of FWH Associates for
inspection and engineering
services associated with the
2015 pavement repair and
overlay project for the RCAI
streets mentioned above;
pavement rehabilitation; concrete curb and gutter; and
storm inlet renovation. The
Board of Governors approved a resolution to engage the services of FWH
Associates to conduct a
pavement assessment and
prepare specifications for the
2015 Paving Project at a cost
not to exceed $12,200. The
expenditure will be charged
to the RCAI Capital Replacement Fund Account.
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The Board of Governors
approved a resolution to
adopt the 2015 RCAI Operating and Capital Budget.
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The Board of Governors
approved a resolution to accept the three year Union
Agreement between RCAI
and the Union and the RCAI
Union Employees Rules,
Regulations and Policies
Handbook, effective January
1, 2015.
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The Board of Governors
approved a resolution to accept the application to form
an Indian American Club to
be recognized as an independent club that will abide
by the rules and procedures
established by RCAI in
Resolution #07-75 and the
RCAI Rules and Regulations
pertaining to Clubs and Organizations.
How Rossmoor voted
By Carol De Haan
For election purposes,
Monroe Township is divided
into three Wards. We live in
Ward 1, the largest, which is
subdivided into 17 Districts.
Rossmoor contains Districts
two, three, four, and five.
This is how Rossmoor residents voted in the general
election last November 4:
For the United States
Senate:
(One position open)
Jeff Bell (R) ..................... 483
Cory Booker (D) .............536*
For the U.S. House of
Representatives:
(One position open)
Alieta Eck (R) .................. 478
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) .. 502*
For the Board of Chosen
Freeholders:
(Two positions open)
Carol Barrett (D) ...........503*
Charles Tomaro (D) .......487*
For the Board of Education:
(Three positions open)
Jill DeMaio ..................... 294*
Kathy Kolpanowich ........ 209*
Steven Riback ............... 101*
Note: In our area, Frank
Russo received 170 votes for
one of the three positions on
the Board of Education.
However, when returns from
all three Wards were in,
Russo’s totals were not sufficient to give him one of the
three open positions.
There were two State Public Questions and two County
Public Questions on the Nov.
4 ballot. All four Questions
were approved by the voters.
The number of votes cast
in our four Districts was
1,066 from 2,646 registered
voters. Approximately 40% of
Rossmoor’s eligible voters
participated in this mid-term
election.
Letter to the Editor
Happy Camper
I was quite happy to read
that Rossmoor and Comcast
have come to an agreement
for expanded basic TV,
which we now pay for directly
to Comcast.
I live in Fl. part of the year
and in Sebastian, Fl., we have
a contract with Comcast for the
expanded basic for the past
five years; which has been
wonderful. I just turn on the TV
and I get all the channels incorporated in my maintenance
fee. I’ll be glad to have one less
bill come January.
Theresa Lipp
For a couple of months out
of the year, my mother’s
cousin used to turn his front
yard into a “Christmas tree
lot.” When I was a little girl,
my mom, dad, and I would
go downtown to pick out the
fullest, fattest, most fragrant
pre-cut Scotch Pine tree that
we could find from that lot.
Back when car trunks were
roomy enough to pack in two
weeks’ worth of groceries
plus a day’s haul of department store shopping, my dad
would stuff the Christmas
tree into the trunk and off
we’d go.
When we got home to our
apartment at the lower end of
Jamesburg, my dad carried
the tree through the back
door. That’s when the fun
began.
The antique (in other
words, old) tree stand would
be waiting in the living room.
My dad would take what
seemed like hours to get the
tree to stand straight up. I’m
sure much swearing ensued,
but I don’t remember that.
After my mom’s seal of approval on the tree’s posture,
my dad would anchor the
tree to the wall or radiator.
Probably to keep the tree
from falling on little ol’ me.
Next came the ritual of
stringing the lights. More
swearing, I’m sure, as the
tangled mess slowly became
a single strand of multicolored gems that formed neat
rows of loop-de-loops around
the tree.
Glass ornaments, some
antique, some newly bought
to replace the ones that
broke the last year, were
hung from the long needled
evergreen branches. Ouch!
Those needles were sharp! A
lighted star was placed atop
the tree, and, for the final
touch, artificial snow from a
can was sprayed all over the
tree (as well as the balls and
the lights). It was the most
beautiful tree…ever!
All this happened three to
four weeks before Christmas,
and the anticipation of the “big
day” was almost unbearable!
But, the day arrived, finally,
and so did piles and piles of
presents for yours truly!
We moved in 1966 from
the small apartment at the
south end of town to a house
at the north end of town—a
big move of about threequarters of a mile. But the
tradition of getting a fresh
tree for Christmas continued.
When mom’s cousin stopped
selling trees, we found another outlet and switched to
the softer-needled Douglas
Fir. We eventually started
cutting our own at a tree
farm. The three of us would
roam among the various
types and sizes of trees until
we found the perfect one that
was always around six feet
tall. No bare spots. Nice and
full. I got crafty and made
most of ornaments that
would adorn our trees, phasing out the delicate glass
ones. The tree still had to be
straightened, but eventually
we threw out the old stand
and bought one that swiveled, making it very easy to
get it upright. Instead of
those big lights, we switched
to the mini ones. Once decorated, it was the most beautiful tree…ever! (The gifts
were still piled high under the
tree, though.)
For the past ten years, I
had a four-foot artificial tree. I
hung my handmade ornaments on its sturdy wire
branches. The four hundred
bright pre-strung lights ticked
up my electric bill. It was the
most beautiful tree…ever!
This year, though, I am in
search of a smaller tree,
maybe a fat three-foot prelit
version. I gotta have a
Christmas tree; I will decorate it with lights and ornaments and ribbon. It will be
the most beautiful tree…
ever!
Here’s to finding the perfect Christmas tree, even if
it’s just a Charlie Brown
Tree, and may the holidays
be perfect for everyone this
year.
BP
“I never thought it was
such a bad little tree. It’s not
bad at all, really. Maybe it
just needs a little love.”—
Linus Van Pelt (A Charlie
Brown Christmas, 1965)
Merry, Happy, Peace,
Joy, Love!
Open RCAI meetings in Dec.
Thursday, Dec. 4
News Board:
Joe Conti, Chair
Carol DeHaan,
Bob Huber,
Madeline Reed,
Jean Hoban,
Jean Houvener
and ex-officio, Jane Balmer,
General Manager.
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9 a.m.
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9 a.m.
Community Affairs Comm. 10 a.m.
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11 a.m.
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9 a.m.
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The Rossmoor NEWS
DECEMBER 2014
A conversation with Mrs. Claus
By Bob Huber
Thank you for taking the
time to talk to me, Mrs.
Claus. I imagine you folks
must be very busy right
now.
Oh, we’ve been busy since
the beginning of the Christmas marketing season.
When was that?
July fifth.
That early?!
Well, it seems like it anyway. It starts earlier every
year. I can recall when people didn’t even think about
Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now there are Christmas shops that stay open
year ‘round.
What else has changed
over the years?
There was a time when
our elves made all the toys in
our own shop. Now, we have
to outsource a lot of work to
China. Kids want electronic
gadgets nowadays. By the
time we deliver them, they’re
obsolete. The world moves
at a much faster pace. You
have to be on the dead run
just to keep up.
Yet, the image of the
“Jolly Old Elf” appears to
remain intact.
Well, sort of. My husband
can trace his ancestry back
to a fourth century bishop
named Saint Nicholas, who
went around giving gifts to
the poor. The gift giving part
of it worked out pretty well all
the way up to the nineteenth
century. Then, two people
changed the whole game.
Who could be that influential?
Clement Clarke Moore, a
college professor who wrote
the poem a Visit from Saint
Nicholas (The Night Before
Christmas), and a political
cartoonist named Thomas
Nast who illustrated the
poem. The combination became so popular that we had
no choice but to conform to
their descriptions. All of a
sudden we were saddled
with a sleigh and eight reindeer, and my husband,
dressed up in a bright red
suit, was popping in and out
of chimneys. Our dry cleaning bills were horrendous,
and you’d be surprised how
much it costs to feed eight
reindeer.
I’ve often wondered why
you don’t go along with
your husband on his
Christmas Eve journey.
Staying out in the cold all
night on Christmas Eve is not
for me. My husband leaves
the house at dusk, and I
don’t see him again until
dawn Christmas morning. I
stay home with a pot of tea
and watch reruns on television. I’ve seen It’s a Wonderful Life so many times that I
can recite the dialogue by
heart. As a matter of fact, I
hardly see Claus at all between Thanksgiving and
Christmas, he’s so busy
making personal appearances at shopping malls.
Surely, you must take
some sort of vacation
when Christmas is over.
We have a time-share
condo down in the Bahamas.
We usually spend the month
of January there. Claus
shaves off his beard and cuts
his hair.
I can understand why he
St. James Food and Fellowship
soup kitchen
By Anne Rotholz
The opening of the Food
and Fellowship Soup Kitchen
by a local church, St. James
the Less Church, Jamesburg, is surely a sign of our
times. Soup kitchens have
been around for centuries,
their popularity depending on
the economic conditions at
any given time. They
emerged in 18th Century
Europe and could be found
in several US and European
cities by the 19th Century. A
large old building near my
hometown in Ireland, dating
back to the Great Famine
(1847), is still known as The
Soup Kitchen.
Soup kitchens were prominent in the U.S. during the
Great Depression but were
less widely used once economic conditions improved
after WW II. There was a resurgence of the service in
the 1980s because of cutbacks to welfare. The 2006
world-wide inflation in food
costs and the global financial
crisis that followed caused
great hardship not only for
the poor but for many middle
-class families as well. Even
in these modern times soup
kitchens are once again in
the news.
St. James Food and Fellowship is open on Tuesdays
from 3-6 p.m. The ministry
operates out of the church
basement, where there is a
fully-equipped kitchen and a
large dining area. Its mission
is to help people who are
homeless, unemployed, under-employed, have large
families or who, for various
reasons, need help. A fledgling endeavor, it could eventually accommodate up to
100 people.
Deacon candidate Patrick
Smith (a policeman by profession, is also a good cook)
directs the program. He has
no problem finding volunteers and he is lavish in his
praise for them. They set tables in bright colors, serve
the food they have helped
cook, and then sit and chat
with the “guests.” Some deliver meals to those who are
homebound and offer to
keep them company while
they eat. Deacon Smith says
that providing a tasty but
healthy meal is a priority.
The women often bring in
homemade treats for dessert. The center also gets
help from the parish youth
group and other parish
groups.
The program is funded by
private donations. Companies with supermarkets in
this area help by providing
some groceries at no cost.
The soup kitchen works
closely with the Deacon’s
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would want to be incognito. Does he have a
hobby?
If you can call it that. He
likes to saunter up and down
the beach, telling all the bikini cuties that he’s Willard
Scott, auditioning weather
girls for his television show.
That must embarrass
you.
It certainly does, especially
if he’s wearing his bikini
bathing trunks.
By now, I suppose
you’re all prepared for this
Christmas.
Oh, there’s always a lot of
last minute things to do: polish the sleigh and the sleigh
bells, put fresh batteries in
Rudolph’s nose and check
“The Book” one more time.
What book?
The Naughty/Nice book.
We still call it that, even
though it’s all computerized
now. Actually, all we have to
do is push a button, and
bingo! There’s all the information we need. We’ll start
loading up the toy sack next
week.
In all the pictures I’ve
seen of Santa, that toy
sack looks like such a burden.
No sack filled with toys is a
burden. Unfortunately, this
year, the sack will be a little
lighter than usual.
Times are hard.
Yes, but Claus always
manages to put a good face
on it. At dawn on Christmas
day I’ll hear the sleigh pull up
in the front yard, and he’ll
come bursting through the
door, reeking of milk and
cookies. He gives me a big
hug, and he always says the
same thing.
What’s that?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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The Rossmoor NEWS
DECEMBER 2014
Christmas past, 1974
By Jean Hoban
Nothing gives parents
more pleasure and joy than
hearing their children exclaim
over the presents under the
Christmas tree. I would ring
bells in my bedroom early on
Christmas morning and hear
my three sleepy heads start
talking quietly in their rooms;
they would awaken telling
each other that they knew
Santa had come because
they had just heard him. No
matter how fast they got to
their bedroom windows they
just could not catch a
glimpse of the jolly old fella
and his reindeer, but that did
not deter them from creeping
down the stairs to see what
he had left under the tree
They checked the empty
cocoa cup and made a point
to tell one another that the
cookies and carrots were
gone so it was OK, he had
certainly been in our living
room, and Rudolph was
probably a happy, well-fed
reindeer thanks to Patty who
insisted that we leave carrots
with the cookies.
Then there was the whispering debate, should they
start opening their presents
or should they wake up
Mommy and Daddy. Erin, the
oldest, insisted that the other
two not open a box or bag till
we made an appearance.
Patty said she could read so
she knew which presents
were hers, and Tony was
chomping at the bit to tear
into the booty. Before they
could go from whispering to
war, we appeared at the
head of the stairs and asked
if Santa had come. Of course
they insisted that they heard
him, hadn’t we heard him
too? Patty: “Look he was just
here, can we open our presents?” Erin: “He finished all
the cookies.” Tony: “C’mon
let’s open up the presents.”
And with a nod from me, the
ripping commenced.
You’re thinking, another
portrait of the all American
family on Christmas morning
and most times you would be
right, that’s the way it was,
lots of surprises, wrapping
paper, ribbons and bows, the
noise of the dog yapping
around the kids and the
boxes and, of course, a lot of
love. Except for one Christmas morning when I rang the
bells and wondered what
would happen?
That year, between
Thanksgiving and Christmas
my perfect, beautiful, well
behaved, well mannered,
exemplary, and brilliant children had turned into hellions.
As we used to say, they were
cruising for a bruising. The
three of them could not stop
their bickering, their teasing,
their high pitched hollering of
“Mommy he looked at me,
Mommy she hit me, Mommy
I had it first, Mommy she
stepped on my foot, ON
PURPOSE, Mommy I’m not
doing it, she is, he is.” And
on it went; with me constantly threatening that Santa
would hear them and not
bring any presents or that
they were not going to see
their cousins on Christmas
Eve because Aunt Lucy and
Uncle John only wanted
good children at their
house. Nothing worked, reward, treat, gold stars,
threats, punishment, and a
few whacks on the behind
did no good. Not even their
Father’s stern command to
“Knock it off!” could bring
peace. Evil holiday elves
had taken over their brains
and bodies. So I warned
them, “That’s it! I’m writing
Santa to bring coal instead
of toys.” By this time I was
ready to send my BA in
Psychology back to Seton
St. James
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Food Pantry at the nearby
Presbyterian Church.
Finally, in a world where
alienation of the less fortunate is often the norm, the
fellowship provided by the St.
James Soup Kitchen becomes invaluable. Gifts of
time and conversation provide nourishment for the human spirit.
If you or anyone you know
would like to participate in
the program, or if you would
like more information on this
ministry, contact Deacon
Candidate Patrick Smith at
732-233-6970. Donations
can be made directly to St.
James Church with Food and
Fellowship in the memo.
Hall University, and ask for
a refund of my tuition. Behavior modification was not
working at our house.
Somehow the cookies got
baked, the tree got decorated, the house got
cleaned, shopping got done
and the wreath and lights
on our front door beckoned
family and friends to join us
in celebration, a celebration
which I did not share in my
heart. I just wanted my
good little kids back, my
angels who understood the
word STOP!
When we left Old Bridge
the afternoon of Christmas
eve, I wondered if we would
make it all the way to my
Aunt and Uncle’s house in
Bayside without my husband turning the car around
on the New Jersey Turnpike. We made it with just a
couple of “Knock it offs!”
and a few threats to dump
them at the next toll booth.
When we got back home
from Queens late that night,
their little bellies full and
their heads nodding and
drowsy, they went to bed
without a problem. But this
mother intended to make
good on her threats. I was
never-ever going to go
thr ough an other preChristmas like this one. I
told my husband whose
heart had now softened and
was full of holiday spirit,
and spirits, no, never- ever
again. So the next morning
when they heard the bells
and started down the stairs,
they were completely
stopped in their tracks.
There under the bright
cheerful tree were three big
black garbage bags standing straight up awaiting the
naughty children. The whispering was a whine. Erin,
age 7: “Oooh we got coal.”
Patty, age 6: “It’s your fault.”
Tony, age 4: “What’s coal?
Of course we got up and
asked them what was
wrong? Why weren’t they
downstairs already and why
were they so sad. Tony:
“Look! Mommy, we got coal,
and I don’t know what that
is.” “Well, why don’t you go
down? Maybe Santa left
something with the coal.”
Hesitantly and with a few
tears rolling down their
cheeks, they approached the
tree and looked at the names
on the nasty black bags.
Then they gingerly untied
them, and were happily relieved when they found their
presents stocked high in the
blackness of the Hefties.
Tears to smiles, hugs and
kisses, dog yapping, but still
a bit shaken by what might
have been.
And with that, dear reader,
I solved the pre-holiday craziness for the rest of their
younger years and made a
memory they remind me of
every year. They’ll tell my
grandkids when they’re a
little older, and I hope the
story will stay in the family for
a long time, because that’s
what makes the best Christmases, the stories and traditions we share with our loved
ones.
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DECEMBER 2014
The bell that couldn’t jingle
By Linda L. Kaucher
It was getting close to Christmas again. People jammed the
stores hoping to find the perfect
gift. Parents took their children
to see Santa and on the weekends the lines were extra long.
Eight-year-old Jennifer Sully
was helping her Mom, Ellen, to
decorate the tree and hang
their stockings on the mantle.
As she put the last strands of
tinsel on the tree, she faced her
Mom. “Mom,” she said, “don’t
forget – on Christmas Eve, I
have to get my little bell out of
my drawer and ring it.”
Ellen replied, “I’ll remind you,
dear, just as I do every year.”
She smiled and they continued
to decorate the rest of the
house. Then Ellen sat down,
depressed. Jenny sat beside
her. She could see a tear run
down her Mom’s face.
“What’s the matter, Mom?”
she asked. Her Mom answered. “I miss your Dad so
much. It seems like he’s been
gone for so long. And he hasn’t
called yet.”
“Why don’t you try calling
him?” Jenny said. Ellen answered, “I already tried and I
left a message. I guess he’s
busy or he didn’t get the message. Sometimes they’re in a
location over in Afghanistan
where there is no cell service.
Maybe he didn’t get my message.”
“I’m sure he’ll call on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
And Christmas Eve is the day
after tomorrow. Don’t worry
Mom. I have faith that we’ll hear
from him.” Ellen took her
daughter in her arms and
hugged her. She was such a
joy to her and she helped her
keep her sanity, mostly when
she worried the most about her
husband and where he was.
When Jenny was three years
old, her parents gave her a
Christmas bell made of handpainted porcelain and told her
that it was for her to ring both
Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day every year. So for the last
five years, she’d kept up the
tradition and never missed ringing her little bell. Jenny couldn’t
wait till Christmas Eve when
she would get out her little bell
and ring in the Christmas joy.
And now it was Christmas
Eve day. Ellen cooked a nice
meal for dinner as her sister
Dana and brother-in-law Jim
were coming over to spend the
evening with them. They had a
daughter, Kaitlin, who was the
same age as Jenny.
A few minutes before their
company left for the evening,
Ellen told Jenny to get out her
little bell to ring before they left.
Jenny ran up the stairs to her
room. From the drawer where
she kept the bell, she opened
the box and carefully took the
bell out of the box. When she
went to ring it, it wouldn’t ring.
She tried again, but still no ring.
She turned the little bell over
and saw that the clapper was
gone. She looked in the box,
then lifted up the cotton to look
under it, but the clapper wasn’t
in the box. She then moved her
things within the drawer in case
the clapper had fallen out of the
box, but it was nowhere to be
found. Defeated, she took the
bell and ran down the stairs to
where everyone waited.
“Mom.,” she said in a panic.
“My bell won’t jingle.”
“Won’t jingle? What’s wrong
with it”? Ellen asked.
“The clapper is gone and I
can’t find it anywhere. It’s not in
the box or in the drawer. What
am I going to do now”?
Jenny’s uncle Jim said he
could look at it. “Let me see it.”
Then he asked Ellen, “El, let
me go check Fred’s workshop
in the basement for something.
Maybe I can fix this thing.”
“Oh, please Uncle Jim,”
Jenny pleaded. Jim went to the
basement and looked for anything resembling solder, but
could find nothing. Not even a
piece of wire. Defeated, he
came back up the stairs and
handed the little bell back to
Jenny. “Sorry, honey. I couldn’t
find anything to fix it. But after
Christmas, Aunt Dana and I
can buy you a new bell.”
“Thanks, but I really want this
one, Uncle Jim.”
Jenny looked at her mother.
“I have an idea!” she said excitedly. “I’ll pin the bell to my
stocking with a note to Santa
and ask HIM to fix it. I’m sure
he will.”
“That’s a great idea,” Ellen
said, but knew that she’d find
her bell in the same condition in
the morning.
Everyone left, and Jenny
wrote her note. It said, “Dear
Santa: Can you please fix my
little bell. It lost its clapper and
needs a new one so that I can
ring it on Christmas Day. I don’t
mind if you don’t leave me any
presents, just as long as you
can fix my bell. That’s my
Christmas wish. Thank you
Santa – and Merry Christmas.
Jenny”
She put the note on her
stocking, kissed her Mother
good night and went to bed.
She tossed and turned, but
eventually fell asleep. Ellen
read the note and began to cry.
She wished so that she could
find a way to fix the bell, but
didn’t see a solution. In a moment, there was a knock on the
door.
Christmas morning was here.
Jenny woke up and rubbed her
eyes. She yawned, then remembered her little bell. She
jumped out of bed and ran
down the stairs to where her
stocking hung. There was the
bell, still pinned to the stocking
the way she had left it. It looked
as if it had not been touched,
yet the stocking was filled. And
her note was gone. She began
to unpin the bell and as she did,
she found a new note attached
to the pin that had been carefully tucked inside the stocking.
It read, “Dear Jenny. I read
your note and felt so bad that
your little bell didn’t jingle and
so I fixed it. Try it now. Santa”.
Excited with joy, she shook
the bell –- AND IT JINGLED!
Her little bell jingled once again.
“Mom, Mom, come quick,”
she yelled with joy. In a few
moments, Ellen came down the
stairs.
“Merry Christmas darling.
And what’s all this excitement
all about?”
“Listen,” Jenny said and began to ring the bell. “See?
Santa saw my note and fixed
the bell for me. And he filled my
stocking too. This is the best
Christmas I ever had. I just
wish Dad were here.”
“Well, your wish just came
true,” Fred said as he emerged
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Township firefighters receive awards
By Fire Commissioner Joe Haff
In October, many District #
3 firefighters were honored in
a ceremony held in the Center
Drive Firehouse before an en-
thusiastic crowd of relatives
and friends.
The Patriots Award went to
Stephen Stashek who is always one of the first to re-
You can help our firefighters
The Professional Firefighters Association of Monroe
Township recently sent letters
to residents asking for donations to support a wide range
of worthwhile organizations:
• The Monroe Township
Special Sports Group
• Muscular Dystrophy
Association
• Deborah Hospital
Association
• Embrace Kids Foundation/
MX Kids for Hope
• Leukemia and Lymphoma
Association
This is the Firefighters Association’s fifth Annual Fund
Drive. They will appreciate all
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the support we can give them.
In addition, the firefighters
collect aluminum cans and
donate whatever funds they
raise to the Saint Barnabas
Burn Center. If you’ve ever
burned a hand while cooking,
you know how excruciating
even a small a burn can be.
Just imagine the suffering of,
and the care needed to help, a
person injured in a burning
building.
Please save your aluminum
cans and deliver them to the
recycling bins at either of our
two fire stations: 16 Center
Drive or 359 Schoolhouse
Road.
spond. He has been appointed
to the District Honor Guard.
Exceptional
Service
Awards were given to Lieutenant Michael Daley and
Lieutenant Kenneth Link who
carried out extended assignments that involved gathering
data and compiling lengthy
reports to be submitted to
FEMA regarding such damaging events as recent hurricanes. Their work resulted in
our receiving cash awards
from FEMA that were in excess of $350,000. This will
alleviate the tax burden for our
citizens.
Meritorious
Service
Awards were issued to Lt.
Daley, Lt. Link, Firefighters
Hannon, Genthe, Blundell
Stashek, and Macri who responded to a serious motor
vehicle accident on Hoffman
Station Road. Three automobiles were involved. One was
on fire and had to be extinguished immediately. Another
vehicle was so badly damaged
that it took all the power tools
available to extricate a woman
trapped inside. Their swift action probably saved her life.
Unit Citation Awards went
to Lt. Link and Firefighter
Stashek who responded to a
serious house fire on Drake
Avenue. Because of excessive
smoke, visibility was zero.
Both men entered the house,
searched, and carried out the
victim, who unfortunately did
not survive. Nevertheless, they
reentered this inferno to
search for another reported
resident, who later turned out
not to have been at home.
Samaritan Service Awards
were given to those who
passed the advanced first aid
course and First Responder
Certification. These are the
people who save lives: Jason
Bader, Stuart Blundell, Steve
Booke, Jason Campbell, Todd
Fraler, Steve Genthe, Brian
Johnson, Christopher LeLong,
Wayne Lyons, Luke Melick,
Donald Ohlson, Matthew
Palumbo, Darren Salkeld,
David Sanchez, Joseph Serrao, Stan Sikora, Stephen
Stashek, Vinny Waranowicz,
Mike Wesolowski, and Jeff
Wood.
Longevity Awards were
distributed as follows:
TWENTY YEARS – Jason
Bader, Stuart Blundell, and
Frank Primiano. FIFTEEN
YEARS – Todd Fraler, Jeff
Wood, and Ken Link. TEN
YEARS – Mike Daley, James
Hannon, Brian Johnson, Gabe
Martinez, Chris LeLong, Steve
Sikora, Shaine Thomas, Mike
Wesolowski, Robert Meyer,
Steve Genthe, and Wayne
Lyons. FIVE YEARS – Steve
Booke, Jason Campbell, Richard Dizminski, Dennis Koch,
Sean Macri, Luke Melick, Donald Ohlson, Matthew Palumbo,
Erik Ritz, Darren Salkeld,
David Sanchez, Joseph Serrao, Steve Stashek, and Vincent Waranowicz.
Congratulations were offered to Luke Melick who was
elevated to the rank of Lieutenant, and to Edward Fox III,
who was sworn in as a new
firefighter.
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and shop!
Rental Library –
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of
December
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DECEMBER 2014
copies are available in the
Village Center. Keep in mind,
the Channel Lineup may
change regularly. For the
latest Channel Lineup visit
the Comcast website at
www.Comcast.com.
The following are the frequently asked questions regarding the changes to the
bulk service contract with
Comcast
Q
: When will the
changes with the bulk
television service with
Comcast take place?
A: Right now, every effort is
being made to try to have the
change from Limited Basic
Service to Expanded Service/Digital Starter take place
in January. Keep in mind,
this article was written in the
beginning of November and
the contract terms and conditions are actively being reviewed by our attorney and
the Comcast attorney.
Q
: What type of equipment is necessary to
view the next level of television service when the
change takes place?
A
: Comcast shall provide
each residence in Rossmoor one digital receiver with
a remote control for your
main television and one digital adapter with a remote
control for a second television should you have one.
The equipment is included in
the bulk price of $25 plus tax
per month. If you already
have this equipment, new
equipment will not be provided.
The digital receiver allows
you to view the Limited Basic
and the Expanded Service
channels plus the Music
Choice channels, on screen
Guide and On Demand services.
The digital adapter allows
you to view the Limited Basic
and the Expanded Service
channels.
If you prefer the High Definition (HD) viewing, you
would need to lease a HD
box from Comcast.
Each resident will be required to enter into a separate agreement with Comcast accepting responsibility
for the digital receiver, digital
adapter, remotes and any
services/equipment which
are additional to the Bulk
Service Agreement.
Kiwanis Club brings RIF Program to
JFK Elementary School
By Jean Hoban
“Reading Is Fundamental
(RIF) is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in
the United States. We prepare and motivate children
to read by delivering free
books and literacy resources to those children
and families who need
them most. We inspire children to be lifelong readers
through the power of
choice. RIF provides new,
free books for children to
choose from and make their
own. The seeds of inspiration in these books have
motivated children to follow
their dreams and achieve
their potential. Yes, it
seems incredible for a book
to launch a life, but it happens every day as hungry,
inquisitive young minds
reach out and grab hold of
the new people, places,
and ideas that books bring
them.” This is part of the
Mission statement you can
read on the RIF web-site.
( h t t p : / /
readingisfundamental.org/
us/about-rif.htm)
In October, volunteers
from Kiwanis distributed
244 books to the children in
grades K-2 and 92 dictionaries were given to the third
grade students of Jamesburg’s JFK Elementary
School. Through the RIF
program, children are not
only able to choose a book
of their choice, but also enjoy stories read to them by
the volunteers.
Ruth Mullen, the RIF Coordinator for the Rossmoor
Kiwanis Club, reports that
for many children these
books are the first they actually own. The Kiwanis
Club distributes free books
at JFK Elementary School
twice a year, in June books
will be again be distributed
to grades K - 2. The children, teachers and parents
look forward to this event,
and school Principal Pamela Hernandez praised the
generosity and work of the
Kiwanis club in her thankyou letter printed below.
Ms. Ruth Muller
Rossmoor Kiwanis Club
President
Thank you for bringing
the Reading Is Fundamental program to John F. Kennedy Elementary School.
Students were thrilled to
have a guest reader share
a story with them! It is apparent that your organization puts a great deal of
time and effort into selecting and purchasing books
and dictionaries as well as
planning the event.
I commend the Kiwanis
Club of Rossmoor’s efforts
to insure that each and
every one of our students
has access to high quality
literature both in and out of
school. Regardless of career path, literature and the
ability to read are going to
play an integral role in our
students’ lives.
Thank you for continuing
to give back to the community and for helping us meet
the needs of each child.
Sincerely,
Pamela Hernandez, Principal
John F. Kennedy
Elementary School
Q
: What channels will be
included in the new
service?
Q
A
A
: The Channel Lineup
effective October 13,
2014, was mailed to every
Owner/Stockholder in Rossmoor along with their Mutual
budget information in late
October or November. Extra
: What needs to happen
to change to the enhanced bulk services?
: First, the Agreement
needs to accepted by
both parties and fully executed. Then, dates will be
scheduled for each resident
to meet with Comcast by Mu-
tual to discuss the type of
equipment you presently
have and what you will need.
Comcast will do the rest.
Be sure to watch Channel
26 for the announcement
and schedule by Mutual for
the Comcast meetings.
If you have any other
questions regarding Comcast
and the changes, please feel
free to call me at 609-6551000
The staff and I would like
to extend our warmest
wishes for a happy holiday
season and New Year
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DECEMBER 2014
Letter from the
President
By Daniel Jolly
This month I’d like to talk
about some of the accomplishments that occurred in
Rossmoor in 2014.
One very close to me is the
new pumping station at the
pond. For many months and
with long negotiations with
Middlesex County Freeholders, Monroe Township Executive Committee, and the Rossmoor Executive Board, we
were able to come up with
plans for a new pumping station that will hopefully bring
some relief for our residents.
The new pumping station will
allow us to pump the water
level down from the pond directly into the creek to allow
for the pond to hold more rain
water during a storm. The engineering plans were forwarded to Monroe Township
in early November for bids.
We expect the project at the
pump station to begin in early
2015. We all need to remember that this project might not
prevent every flood.
We all remember the
locker room project. After
many meetings, the Board
came up with plans to con-
vert the former women’s
locker room into two new
locker rooms; one for women
and one for men. The new
locker rooms have new enclosed showers, lavatories,
sinks, new counter tops, tiled
wall and tiled floor along with
new heating and air conditioning systems. There were
some ending problems that
the Board took seriously and
did everything to correct. I
received a lot of phone calls
and letters from pool users
telling me how beautiful the
locker rooms are. Hopefully
everyone can enjoy them for
a long time to come!
The street resurfacing this
year was a great success for
our residents with bids coming in $120,000 under what
was proposed in the reserve.
That was a great gift for the
residents that allowed RCAI
to do much needed street
repairs and curb replacing.
The good thing right now is
that Old Nassau Road is
completely resurfaced from
one end to the other.
In the beginning of 2014,
the Golf Committee along
with Jane Balmer and I
worked many hours to come
up with future plans for the
course. This year’s work included repairs to some tee
boxes that needed addressing, the installation of a new
enlarged driving range, and a
new bridge to replace the old
bridge that was beyond repair.
In January, I will appoint a
committee to look into a long
range plan for Rossmoor. I
have some ideas that I would
like to see achieved. Once
the committee is appointed, I
will meet with them and discuss my ideas and thoughts.
Anyone wishing to serve
on a committee, please contact my office.
In closing, I would like to
wish every resident of Rossmoor a very happy and
healthy holiday season!
P.S. PLEASE PRAY FOR
NO SNOW!
Mayor Pucci Writes
Community Garden
The Township is planning
to have a community garden
near the Millstone River on
Applegarth Road.
The Monroe Township
Community Garden and Park
will be a new venture for the
Township that will give residents with green thumbs,
and without much property, a
place to grow their favorite
vegetables.
The new 12-acre park is
unique because the land was
donated to the town as a result of negotiations with a
developer. The Verde Group
is donating the parcel along
the Millstone River for the
Community Garden and Park
to the Township and will develop the parcel at the intersection of Route 33 and Applegarth Road.
The Community Garden,
which makes up five acres
of the park, will feature 100
ten-foot by ten-foot plots
where residents can create
their own gardens. Each
renter will be responsible
for maintaining, watering,
and feeding the plants on
his or her plot. The plots
will be available next year
for all Monroe Township
residents on a first-come,
first-served basis for a $30
annual rental fee.
The management and design of the garden is being
done with the help of the
Land Conservancy of New
Jersey, an accredited, member supported, non-profit
land trust that has been preserving open space land and
protecting water resources
since 1981.
The Township has been
working with a group of citizens interested in the Community Garden who will help
organize and manage the
program.
The farm is planned also
to feature a butterfly garden
lining the banks of the Millstone River to help bolster
the pollinating insect population, which will help with
vegetable production.
In addition, a portion of the
park will feature a vegetable
garden that will be used to
grow food for the Monroe
Township Food Pantry, a
rain garden, and a walking
trail along the Millstone
River.
Application forms will be
available in early 2015 on the
Monroe Township website,
www.monreotwp.com.
We are excited to get
started on this innovative
project that helps to maintain
Monroe as a green, clean
community.
The Winter Solstice and sky events that
brighten December
By Anne Rotholz
December 21 is Winter
Solstice in the Northern
Hemisphere. On this day the
noontime sun is at its lowest
point above the horizon, giving us the shortest day and
longest night of the year and
leaving the north polar area
in total darkness. The Winter
Solstice has particular significance since it signals the
rebirth of the year. Mankind
has always celebrated important points in the annual cycle of our earth. Written accounts from various parts of
the world describe the celebrations, rituals and festivities that took place at the
solstice. Neolithic structures
built over 5,000 years ago,
such as Stonehenge and
Newgrange (Ireland) indicate
that those who built them
were very familiar with the
solstice.
Many Solstice celebrations
in ancient times were centered on the rebirth of the
sun goddess whom they believed was responsible for
the return of the sun and for
the longer, brighter days. Examples of such festivals are
Saturnalia in Ancient Rome
and the old Scandinavian
festival of Juul. It is no coincidence that organized religions have placed some of
their most sacred festivals
around the Winter Solstice.
The bell
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from behind the wall leading to
the stairs.
“DAD!” Jenny shouted and
ran to him. Nothing could contain the excitement and joy
from the little girl’s face as she
hugged her Dad. “You’re home
for Christmas. And Mom was
trying to call you.”
“I was on the plane flying
home and we weren’t allowed
to use our cell phones during
the flight.”
“Oh, Dad. Look. Santa fixed
my bell. The clapper fell off and
so I left a note for Santa and he
fixed it for me. And now you’re
home and this is REALLY the
best Christmas I’ve ever had”.
Hanukkah and Christmas are
celebrated at this time and
both feasts are closely associated with light. Christmas is
sometimes known as Yule,
…doesn’t it sound a little
Scandinavian?
The moon is full on December 6. Native Americans
named this moon the Cold
Moon since it ushers in some
of the coldest weather of the
winter season with nights
that are long and dark.
The night of December 1314 is peak time for the Geminids Meteor Shower. With
debris from asteroid 3200
Phaethon, this is probably
the best shower of the year,
producing up to 120 multicolored meteors each hour.
They are so bright and numerous that despite the waning gibbous moon, it should
be easy to spot some of
them.
Writing about sky events
brings to mind a very special
night from my September
sojourn in Ireland. In the evening after dark, I usually went
outside to take a look at the
night sky. On this particular
evening there was not a
cloud in the sky. It was a
cold, clear night and everything was perfectly still. I
looked up at the sky. The
Milky Way, a glowing band
across the night sky, was so
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Ellen said, “Dad and I could
use some coffee and you get
yourself some cereal, OK?
Then we’ll open presents.”
Jenny ran to the kitchen.
Ellen and Fred embraced
and kissed. She held him so
tight so as not to lose him
again. As they began walking
to the kitchen, Ellen said,
“Thanks for fixing her bell last
night. And this is MY best
Christmas, too.”
“Mine, too,” he said as he
kissed her. “I love you. Now,
let’s get that coffee.”
They smiled and held each
other as they walked toward
the kitchen.
And the bell that couldn’t jingle now resounded a joyful ring
on Christmas Day.
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DECEMBER 2014
Week to honor Admiral Grace Murray Hopper
By Jean Houvener
December 7 to 11 is Computer Science Education
Week. It is a week to encourage adults and children to
explore the world of computer programming, from
simple tasks to more complex tasks. It is set in this
week in honor of Grace
Murray Hopper, who was
born Dec. 9, 1906, in New
York City. She finished her
early education years at the
Hartridge School in Plainfield, N.J. As a young girl she
was fascinated by mathematics and science. She took
alarm clocks apart to see
how they worked. She had
dismantled seven of them
before her mother restricted
her to one at a time.
She graduated from Vassar in 1928 with a bachelor’s
degree in mathematics and
science, and from Yale with
a master’s degree in 1930
and doctorate in 1934, both
in mathematics. By 1941 she
was an associate professor
of mathematics at Vassar.
In 1943, less than two
years after the U.S. entered
WW II, Hopper joined the
WAVES of the Navy Reserve, requiring a special
waiver as she was 15
pounds under the 120
pounds minimum weight requirement of the Navy. After
graduating from the Naval
R es e r ve M i ds h ip men ’ s
School, first in her class of
1944, she was assigned to
the Bureau of Ships Computation Project at Harvard.
She worked on this project,
headed by Howard Aiken,
which was to program the
Mark I and Mark II early computers. As with the alarm
clocks, she was determined
to find out how they worked.
She is credited with the
phrase debugging, the earliest instance being the removal of an actual moth from
a Mark II relay. After the war,
she continued to work with
the Navy Reserve at the Harvard Computation Lab until
1949.
From 1949 to 1954 Hopper
worked at the company that
Winter Solstice
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bright that one could almost
read by its light. There was
not a dark spot as large as a
pinhead in the whole sky, …
just very big, bright planets
and stars glowing and twinkling everywhere. I could not
help thinking that we are just
a tiny speck in this great universe.
December is a great time
to see the night sky, so find a
favorite dark spot and look
up! That reminds me of the
evening of October 28. I
went with my skywatching
friends Pat and Josie, to our
favorite lookout spot on the
golf course, hoping to get a
glimpse of the Antares rocket
as it set out with the spacecraft bringing supplies to the
International Space Station.
Half an hour later we left disappointed, and went home to
find that it had exploded after
lift-off.
became the Sperry Corporation, working with the Univac
computer. She was convinced that it should be possible to create a compiler
such that programmers could
write code in English, which
the compiler would translate
into machine language. With
such a compiler, the code
could work on any machine.
Her first operating compiler
was A-O in 1952. While director of the program, her
department developed the
earliest languages for programming, Math-Matic and
Flow-Matic.
Beginning in 1959, she
worked with IBM and others
to develop a Common Business-Oriented Language,
based on her earlier FlowMatic language, which became known as COBOL.
This language was and is
widely used in businesses
around the world. This most
linguistic of computer languages has syntax, verbs,
and punctuation, and has
sometimes been called self-
documenting as a result. It is
the language I learned in the
1970s and used in much of
my career. There are still
hundreds of billions of lines
of code in COBOL running
financial, government, and
other systems.
Hopper served from 1967
to 1977 as director of the
Navy’s Programming Language Group. There she developed standards for COBOL and validation software
for the code and the compilers to standardize COBOL
use for the entire Navy. During this time, she was promoted to the rank of captain.
She also developed standards for the more mathematic and scientific language FORTRAN.
She retired as a commander in 1966 at 60 as required at the time by Navy
standards, but was quickly
recruited back as an indispensible part of the system.
What started as a six-month
task extended to 1986, at
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DECEMBER 2014
National Whiner’s Day
By Myra Danon
The whiny sound made by
a child is like no other. Some
people consider it at least as
annoying as chalk screeching on a chalkboard or locomotive brakes coming to a
sudden stop on an eroded
railroad track. It is not crying,
it is not shouting, it is a primordial wail demanding
some sort of response. And it
goes on and on.
If I’m fully rested, I sympathetically think this distressed
child needs a nap and his or
her mother hasn’t taken that
need into account before she
began her shopping expedition or lunch in a non fastfood restaurant. If I haven’t
had enough zzz’s the previous night, I cringe at the
mounting decibel level, and
then I turn my steely gaze in
the direction of the imp and
the caretaker/nanny/parent,
teeth firmly clenched, allowing my stance to convey that
I consider him or her to be
the most spoiled child ever.
Adults whine too. Although
they make different sounds,
they are still whiners, and
they have all sorts of reasons, although many of them
still need naps. With this in
mind, Rev. Kevin Zaborney,
in 1986, designated Dec. 26,
as National Whiner’s Day, in
the hope that people would
be thankful for what they
have instead of being unhappy about what they lack.
The date was chosen to be
the day after Christmas because of many people’s reactions to gifts they received
the previous day. Echoes of
“it’s too small/big; it’s the
wrong color; it’s not my taste,
I wanted something else,”
etc., are often heard.
One of the ways whiners
can celebrate the day named
especially for them includes
Week to honor
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which time she was the oldest active-duty commissioned officer. She retired
with a rank of rear admiral in
1986 at the age of 79. She
was awarded the highest non
-combat honor at that time,
the Defense Distinguished
Service Medal.
Not yet being ready to retire, she worked as a consultant for Digital Equipment
Company, where she continued to work almost until her
death in 1992 at the age of
85. She was buried with full
military honors at Arlington
Cemetery. In 1996 the USS
Hopper was named for her,
one of the few naval vessels
named for a woman.
Beyond the creation of the
compiler and the languages
to go with it, she considered
her greatest achievement to
be the education of young
people. “They come to me,
you know, and say, ‘Do you
think we can do this?’ I say,
‘Try it.’ And I back ‘em up.
They need that. I keep track
of them as they get older and
I stir ‘em up at intervals so
they don’t forget to take
chances.”
an activity such as watching
people in stores, mostly in
malls whining as they return
or exchange gifts they didn’t
want. Another suggestion is
that celebrants invite friends
to their homes for a “Whine
and Geeze” party, and hold a
whining contest with them.
According
to
CBN
(Christian Broadcasting Network), every year, the most
famous whiner(s) is announced, from nominations
accepted through Dec. 15.
Some of the following names
have been selected among
famous whiners over the last
20 years:
Kanye West
Chris Brown
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Sen. Jesse Helms, R. N.C.
Tammy
Faye
Baker
(Messner)
Dennis Rodman
Mike Tyson
Jerry Springer
Martha Stewart
John Rocker-Atlanta Braves
Pitcher
The All-time Celebrity
Whiners list contained the
following names:
Stan Laurel
Curly Joe
Jerry Lewis
Lucy Ball
Pee Wee Herman
Olive Oyle
Squiggy
Major Frank Burns
S.N.L. Whiner Family (Doug
and Wendy Whiner)
The recipient of a recent
whiner’s award was Lindsay
Lohan. As she continued to
whine, one of the judges
commented, “She is simply
missing the point.” Other
committee members have
expressed hope that she can
benefit from her treatment,
whatever that turns out to be.
Sound Advice
By Norman J. Politziner, CFP, Equity Services Inc.
Identifying investment risk
and coping with it
Norman J. Politziner, CFP®
Equity Services Inc.
Are you a risk-taker? To
realize rewards, you usually
have to take some risks, especially when it comes to finances. But beyond understanding that investment risk
and reward go hand in hand,
it’s important to know how they
relate. What is the nature of
risk, and how can you handle
the different kinds of risk that
could affect the performance
of your investments?
What is the nature of risk?
For many investors, risk is associated with the inherent
volatility of the equities markets. You run the risk that your
investments will perform worse
this year than last year or
worse than you anticipated or
worse than the markets as a
whole.
Risk means you have
something to lose—the money
you’ve put into a particular investment or the money you
might have made if you had
made different choices. You
also could run the risk of
throwing good money after
bad, of buying more of something when the price is low
only to see the value fall further.
Although risk and reward
are related, there’s no direct,
predictable connection between the two. You could decide to take fewer risks and
still lose money, or you might
ratchet up your investment risk
without cashing in on higher
returns. Nevertheless, it’s important to try to keep risk and
reward in a balance that fits
your situation.
What are the main types
of risks? Financial experts
often debate this question, but
the pros generally agree that
two significant risks facing investors are inflation and emotion.
1. Inflation risk. Essentially,
this is the risk that money you
earn will lose some of its pur-
chasing power over time. For
example, if you buy a five-year
certificate of deposit (CD) from
a reputable bank, there’s relatively little risk that the bank
won’t live up to the terms of
the CD. But there’s a much
bigger risk that the dollars you
receive in five years won’t buy
as much as they would now.
If you’re old enough to have
experienced the 1980s, you
might recall the days when
money market funds paid interest at double-digit percentage rates. However, with double-digit inflation occurring at
the same time, most savers
barely stayed even.
Inflation risk can present
problems to all investors, and
especially to retirees. Someone who left work in 1978
might have felt pretty comfortable with a pension paying
$40,000 a year. But that
$40,000 was worth only about
$12,200 in 2013, according to
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
This represents a loss of almost three-quarters of the
money’s buying power.
One way to protect against
inflation risk is to include an
appropriate ratio of stocks and
stock funds in your portfolio.
Or, if you’re more conservative, you might consider inflation-protection bonds. History
has shown, however, that
holding even a modest equity
stake may increase returns
without undue risk when compared to a pure fixed-income
portfolio.
2. Emotional risk. It’s easy
to let emotions rule decisionmaking. Almost everyone is
subject to bouts of fear and
greed, and investors have an
innate tendency to be overconfident about their ability to
choose winning positions. But
simply doing what feels right—
or avoiding what feels
wrong—can lead to adverse
results.
Consider an investor who
sits on the sidelines during a
bull market, nervous about
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Bob’s Almanac
By Bob Huber
With all due respect to the
year-end holidays, there are
many other December historic
events which have altered and
illuminated our times. Here are
just a few:
December 1, 1955: AfricanAmerican Rosa Parks was
arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to relinquish her seat on a bus to a
white person. The event triggered the Montgomery bus
boycott by African Americans
which lasted 14 months and
eventually led to laws integrating public transportation.
December 3, 1962: Edith
Sampson was the first AfricanAmerican woman to be appointed to a judgeship. She
served on the Chicago Municipal Court bench.
December 5, 1791: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died at
the age of 35. In his brief lifetime he wrote 600 compositions, many of which have left
an indelible effect on the
world’s classical music.
December 5, 1901: Walt
Disney was born. His gift of
telling stories through animated characters has
charmed and inspired generations, and since his death in
1966, his concept of storytelling continues in films and
theme parks throughout the
world.
December 6, 1492: Christopher Columbus landed on Hispaniola (now known as the
Dominican Republic and
Haiti), thus opening Europe’s
door to the Western world.
December 6, 1877: Thomas
Edison demonstrated the first
phonograph. The ability to
capture sound for replay has
led to many other dimensions
in communication.
December 7, 1941: Japan’s
air bombardment of Pearl Harbor disseminated America’s
Western naval fleet and thrust
the United States into World
War II.
December 10, 1830: Emily
Dickinson, one of America’s
most beloved poets, was born.
Strangely enough, it was not
until after her death in 1886
that most of her poems, nearly
1800 of the 2000 she had written, were discovered in a
locked bureau drawer.
December 4, 1962: the
space probe Mariner II sent
back information from Venus.
It was the first signal ever received from another planet.
December 15, 1840: Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile
on the island of St. Helena,
whereupon Napoleon’s older
brother, Joseph, absconded to
America with the Spanish
crown jewels, finally settling in
Bordentown, New Jersey. Joseph led the comfortable life of
a country gentleman for 24
years before returning to
Europe permanently.
December 17, 1903: Wilbur
and Orville Wright flew their
first powered airplane. Though
the flights the brothers took on
that first memorable day were
measured in feet rather than
miles, they proved that human
beings were no longer bound
to the earth, and the sky was
the limit.
December 18, 1865: the
13th amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery became law.
December 21, 2014: the
winter solstice occurs ushering
in the first day of winter. Stay
warm and stay well. May the
coming year offer nothing but
the best for you and yours.
Sound Advice
that has the potential to reduce risk. Asset allocation is
the process of assigning percentages to those asset
classes based on your particular needs and risk tolerance,
and then rebalancing your
holdings regularly to keep
them close to their assigned
allotments.
There’s no way to avoid risk
completely, but you still can
generate earnings while staying within your comfort zone.
We’re here to provide guidance.
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following the crowd—a tendency that indeed can be
counterproductive. But finally
the investor gets tired of losing
out and jumps in, buying at the
top of the market and without
carefully considering the fundamentals of particular investments. Others get into trouble
when the market is falling and
they sell solid holdings in a
panic, losing out on the
chance to benefit when they
rebound.
The best protection against
emotion is to have a carefully
considered investment plan
and to try to stick with it even
when markets are highly volatile. Having a balance of bond
funds for stability and income
and stocks for growth can help
smooth out inevitable market
bumps.
How do you manage risk?
Everybody has a different risk
tolerance. A good approach
for managing yours is to stick
to investment fundamentals.
That may be as simple as refocusing on the key principles
of diversification and asset
allocation.
Diversification spreads your
investments over a broad mix
of asset classes, an approach
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DECEMBER 2014
Norman J. Politziner, CFP, a resident
of Encore, is a Registered Representative
and Investment Adviser Representative
of Equity Services Inc. Securities and
investment advisory services are offered
solely by Equity Services, Member
FINRA/SIPC, 4401 Starkey Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018. (540) 989-4600.
For more information, questions, or
comments, we encourage you to visit
our website at www.politziner.com or
call us at (732) 296-9355.
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The views and information contained
herein have been prepared independently of the presenting Representative
and are presented for informational
purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. This information is not intended as tax or legal
advice. Please consult with your Attorney or Accountant prior to acting upon
any of the information contained in this
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John’s Nutrition Corner
By John Pillepich, Ph.D.
Energy Production: CoQ10
Pretty much everyone,
young and old, wants more
energy. Stimulants, such as
the caffeine in coffee, can release energy, but it is healthier
to have our bodies make more
energy naturally.
Chemistry!
Don’t be afraid, but we need
to start with a little science.
Our body has many ways of
producing energy. It takes certain nutrients (vitamins, minerals, and other cofactors), enters them into a variety of
chemical pathways, and ends
up with high-energy molecules, which in turn are used
to start other chemical reactions.
For example, it is often said
that the B-vitamins give you
energy. Actually, what they do
is facilitate the production of
high-energy molecules, usually when they are part of enzymes. This is done using
chemical pathways. In biochemistry, they are called
metabolic pathways.
Metabolic pathways are a
series of chemical reactions
occurring within a cell. These
pathways are important for cell
growth, reproduction, responses to the environment,
survival mechanisms, sustenance, and maintenance of
cell structure and integrity.
There are many metabolic
pathways in the body. Some
pathways are anabolic, in that
they produce (synthesize)
products, such as making glycogen (a storage form of blood
sugar) from excess carbohydrates, or making cholesterol
(necessary for hormones and
cell membranes) from dietary
fat.
Other pathways are catabolic (break down), such as
splitting glucose (from dietary
carbohydrates) into smaller
molecules, or doing the same
with fat, breaking it down
(digesting) into smaller molecules. These smaller molecules are then often used as
building blocks to make different molecules that wouldn’t be
found in food.
High-Energy Molecules
High-energy molecules form
an alphabet soup. The primary
ones in the body are ATP,
NADH, and NADPH.
The focus of this article will
be on ATP (adenosine triphosphate), often described as the
energy currency of the body.
ATP is an organic compound that stores a large
amount of chemical energy. It
functions as the carrier of
chemical energy from energyyielding oxidation of food
(digestion) to energydemanding cellular processes.
As mentioned previously,
there are many metabolic
pathways. Once such pathway
is the electron transport chain,
which leads to ATP production.
A Link in the Chain
And this is where coenzyme
Q10 (CoQ10) comes in.
CoQ10 connects two links in
the electron transport chain.
There is the expression that a
chain is only as strong as its
weakest link. This absolutely
holds true for CoQ10. If the
link (CoQ10) is weak or broken, the production of the high
-energy molecule, ATP, is decreased, jeopardizing the
body’s energy levels and
chemical processes.
Background
CoQ10 started being used
as a nutritional supplement in
the 1980s, but it’s only been in
the last ten years or so that its
popularity increased to the
point that almost everyone has
heard about it. So popular in
fact, that even some medical
doctors recommend it!
CoQ10 is short for coenzyme Q10, and it’s also called
ubiquinone. A more active
form of it is called ubiquinol,
sometimes written as CoQH.
This form may absorb better,
especially for older people.
CoQ10 is also called
ubiquinone because it is a
quinone (a chemical class that
also includes vitamins E and
K), and it is ubiquitous (it is
found in almost all animal
cells).
Statin Drugs
Many statin-class cholesterol lowering drugs reduce
the body’s production of
CoQ10, and therefore increase the need for its supplementation. Merck was the first
drug company to release a
statin drug (Mevacor). Merck
knew about the effect of their
statin drug on CoQ10 production, and even filed two patents for combinations of statins and CoQ10. Unfortunately,
they never manufactured the
combination.
What’s it good for?
A nutritional and pharmaceutical database that is used
by doctors, pharmacists, and
nutritionists, lists the following
health conditions for possibly
being helped by taking supplemental CoQ10:
● Angina
● Breast cancer
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DECEMBER 2014
Inquiring Photographer
By Connie Previte
There are many holidays and holy days in December and
January. Do you have any customs or traditions that your
family participated in throughout these festive events?
Lily Gallagher
There is a lovely Christmas tradition in Ireland known as La Nollag na
mBhan or Women’s Christmas Day.
This event coincides with January 6,
the feast of the Epiphany, which also
marks the last day of the Christmas
season. The holidays always create
more work for the woman of the
house because of additional cooking,
looking out for the needs of the children, and sometimes preparing for
guests. Women’s Christmas Day is a
special day when women are cared
for and pampered. The man of the house does the household
chores. Children give gifts to mothers and grandmothers.
Women get together for a nice tea or dinner. While the custom
has declined over the years it is still very popular in rural Ireland.
The Rossmoor NEWS
Gilda Pillitteri
La Notte di Natale (Christmas Eve) was a very busy and
special day for us. We would go to Grandma’s and Grandpa’s
house and the adult women would be in the kitchen preparing
our evening meal - the Feast of the Seven Fishes, which also
included vegetables, homemade bread, and bottles of new
wine which the men of the family made each September.
The teenagers in our family were fortunate to have motor
scooters that they rode to school and Christmas Eve was the
day that they had to clean all of their scooters, under the supervision of Grandpa. He was an accountant and because
our family stressed the importance of education, he used this
time to throw math problems out to us, which we had to solve
without pencil and paper. When they were finished with the
cleaning, Grandpa would take all of the grandchildren
(between nine and ten boys and girls) to church before dinner so that we could pray.
We all enjoyed the Feast and then the children went to bed. The grownups went to midnight Mass and then prepared the gifts for us to find Christmas morning.
That was after the war when things were scarce, so we didn’t have a fancy tree but
Grandpa made it very special for us. He would go outside find a very nice tree branch and
set it in a pail of sand and place the gifts around it.
Gwyneth Brown
I grew up in Wallolv, a small village in Wales. I have many
happy memories. I especially remember the New Year’s Eve
tradition that you might like to read about.
Beginning at dusk (around 5 pm) my sister and I would station ourselves at the windows, one watching the front door
and one watching the back door, to see who was coming up
the walk to visit us.
We would not open the door to just anyone, no matter who
it might be, even if it was Uncle Will, he had red hair! The first
person to cross our threshold on New Year’s had to be a tall
dark-haired man. His arrival signified good luck, good health
and prosperity, all good things for the household.
When he came in we would serve him a glass of wine or
liquor of his choice, a piece of fruitcake and some coins
(about $2).
I was asked what happened to my neighbors who did not have this tall dark-haired visitor. Because we were a small friendly village, we all took care of each other. In fact, my
brother fit the description so well that he rented himself out on New Year’s Eve. This gave
him extra spending money to take back to school with him after the holidays.
Irene Lippert
Fifty seven years ago, my husband Herman and I immigrated from Germany via Switzerland to the U.S.A. with our
two little sons, Maurice and Peter, two suitcases, and our
memories which included Christmas and other holidays.
Before WWII, I had eight wonderful Christmases, but then
the war changed everything. It was a long time before we
had a real traditional Christmas again. I remember we had a
spruce tree decorated with real candles, dinner with roasted
goose and all the trimmings, stolen, and of course Lebkuchen, a very tasty cookie made with honey, almonds and fruit
peels.
Christmas Eve had always been important. We took our
baths, trimmed our nails, went to Church, ate dinner and had
a great time. Then it was time to see the tree in all its splendor and receive our gifts. All the gifts were for my two brothers and me - none had fancy
paper but were lovingly arranged on tables. It was magic! Christmas Day was for playing
with our toys and visiting relatives and friends.
After we arrived in N.J., we had to modify Christmas just a bit. The trees in East Germany are hardy, with thicker needles and since the candles were made with petroleum,
they did not drip. We changed real candles on fir or spruce trees to electric white lights for
safety.
Goose was replaced with turkey, but otherwise we kept most of our tradition. I passed
on the recipes to my children.
To live in this great country is the best gift of all that I could give to my family.
Jeff Albom
One hundred and sixty-five years B.C.E. (that’s 2179 years
ago), the land of Judea was ruled as a part of the Greek empire by a Syrian King Antiochus. He issued orders that prohibited the worship of any gods except the Greek ones. He
installed an idol in the Holy Temple and stationed soldiers
there to ensure that all who entered would bow before the
idol and eat pork, two practices expressly forbidden to Jews.
This caused a rebellion led by Mattathias the Hasmonian.
He formed an army which eventually defeated the Greek
army and retook the Holy Temple. The Temple was cleaned
and purified to make it fit for worship. During this process, it
was discovered that there was only sufficient proper oil to
keep the lamp (called a Menorah) burning for one day. It
took eight days to make oil fit for this lamp. To the surprise of
all, the oil burned for eight days.
Today, in commemoration of these events, Jews around the world light candles for each
of the eight days of Hanukkah (one on the first, two on the second, etc.)
We say a special prayer when we light the candles, give gifts and to children “Hanukkah
Gelt.” While this normally means a few small coins, often on this holiday, we give chocolate coins wrapped in gold colored foil. Other food items served include potato pancakes
and jelly donuts as they are fried in oil.
To all a Happy Hanukkah and best wishes for a joyous holiday season.
The Rossmoor NEWS
DECEMBER 2014
CULINARY CORNER
By Sidna Mitchell
My former neighbor and
dear friend Pat, also known
as Aunt Pittipat to my granddaughter Maggie, invited Ken
and me up to the Poconos
for a few days. After Pat
noted that there was great
shopping at the nearby outlet
stores, Ken decided not to
go. He opted to drive to
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to take
his daughter Paige out to
lunch.
My first day with Pat in Pocono Pines was cold and
rainy. We spent the afternoon reading and napping,
happy to be warm inside.
She had prepared a beef
stew that was simmering in a
crockpot and sending out
delicious smells.
The next day we drove
over to nearby Mountainhome, Pa., to Cooks Tour
store so I could search for a
Mouli cheese grater, which
my daughter Meredith has
requested. There was no
Mouli grater but lots of other
wonderful kitchen gadgets,
some that I was tempted to
buy either as presents or for
myself. Pat and I crossed the
highway for another unique
store: an old-fashioned hardware store also full of gift
items.
We asked the merchants
about any sightings of the
cop killer who was supposedly hiding out somewhere in
the Poconos. “Nope. He’s
Nutrition
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● Congestive heart failure
● Diabetes
● Dilated cardiomyopathy
● Fibromyalgia
● HIV/AIDS
● Huntington’s disease
● Hypertension
● Hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy
● Infertility
● Ischemic reperfusion injury
● Isolated systolic
hypertension
● Migraine headache
● Muscular dystrophy
● Myocardial infarction
● Parkinson’s disease
● Pre-eclampsia
● Statin-induced myopathy
● Warfarin-induced hair loss
Final Notes
Like vitamin E, CoQ10 is a
fat-soluble antioxidant. It
should be taken with food, and
once a day.
The dosage range is 25 mg
to 1,000 mg, with most people
benefitting from amounts between 50 mg and 100 mg. As
mentioned earlier, the ubiquinol form is more easily absorbed and is more active because it’s in the reduced form.
If you’ve never taken CoQ10,
once you start, it might take a
week or two for you to notice
an effect. It takes up to two
months of supplementation to
get the maximum benefit from
it.
If you are taking CoQ10 because of a heart condition, do
not ever abruptly stop taking it.
If you need to stop taking it,
gradually reduce the dosage
before stopping it.
Easy Beef Stew
Culinary corner
1½ lbs. stew meat, cubed
10¾ oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 package dry onion soup mix
4 oz. can mushroom pieces
1 teaspoon beef base
Combine all the ingredients in a crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for eight to 10 hours or on
high for about four hours.
Serve over rice or with baked potatoes.
NOTE: I served the stew with baked potatoes and a
healthy salad: kale, walnuts, dried cranberries and
fresh blueberries from a local supermarket.
The recipe Pat used also called for a can of cream of
celery soup, which I left out since I’m not fond of celery
soup or cooked celery. I do, however, really like raw
celery as a snack.
Another recipe in Pat’s cookbook left out the celery
soup and the mushroom pieces; it suggested serving
the stew with mashed potatoes or cooked noodles.
I can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]
long gone from here,” one
old-timer answered.
While Pat and I were in
that store, Ken called to say
that he would like to come
over for the night. Pat and I
were delighted to have his
company. That night as we
were sipping our drinks, margaritas with Corona beer
dripping into the glasses, the
TV came on with a bulletin.
The Pennsylvania cop killer
had been captured, right off
Route 611 that Pat and I had
traveled to the outlet stores.
Ken, Pat and I went out to
dinner at a local restaurant
but I thought Pat’s stew was
the best meal I had eaten.
Her recipe came from Fix-It
and Forget-It Cookbook,
Feasting with Your Slow
Cooker. I copied the recipe
and made the stew, with my
changes, of course, a few
days later. This is really easy
to prepare and makes a
great main course for chilly
days. Here’s my version.
Gerard Hayes, Merle Taylor and Ethlin E.S. Berry, 277
-A Milford Lane, from Brooklyn, N.Y.
Adrian and Doina Enache,
496-B Revere Way, from No.
Brunswick, N.J.
Carol Donato and Edith
Donato, 19-O Rossmoor
Drive, from Monmouth Jct.,
N.J.
Surekha Vaidya, 113-B
Gloucester Way, from Parlin,
N.J.
Martin Wilson, 620-A Winchester Lane, from Lawrenceville, N.J.
Jeffrey Horner and Laurie
Moyer, 505-B Sheldon Way,
from River Falls, N.Y.
John Frederick, 217-O
Mayflower Way, from Howell,
N.J.
Thomas and Lucy Quinn,
394-C Orrington Lane, from
Bartonsville, Pa.
John Craven, 404-A Newport Way, from Edison, N.J.
Perry and Catherine
Habib, 195-C Mayflower
Way, from Livingston, N.J.
Gerard Bornkamp and
Dennis Sopko, 614-A Winchester Lane, from N.Y.
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The Rossmoor NEWS
DECEMBER 2014
This month in pictures
Photos by Joe Conti and Connie Previte
Armen and Tony DeVivo celebrating Tony’s 80th birthday
Artist/resident Carl Frankel’s paintings are on display in the
Gallery through December. Stop by and take a look!
Make a wish, Tony!
Above: FYI
On left: 2014 Citizens of the Year Alice Owens and
Betty Schneider. CONGRATULATIONS!
On right: Brody Sandor’s smile says it all
Above:
Cheerleader Gigi
Dawley and referee Marie Bills
Monroe Township High School Key Club helped out at the Pancake Breakfast
On right:
June and Bill
Brubaker
clowning around
On November 15, Rossmoor Hikers worked up appetites on a brisk walk through
Cranbury Park. They then headed for the Clubhouse Ballroom to enjoy delicious
pancakes and sausage at the Kiwanis-sponsored breakfast. (Photo by Gene Horan)
The Rossmoor NEWS
Clubs and Organizations
Players elect new officers
main the last Monday of the
At our November member- month with the sessions
ship meeting, the Rossmoor being held in the Maple
players elected a new slate room in the Clubhouse at 7
of officers for the coming year. They include
Norman
Perkus
–
president
Beverly Masters – vice
president
Joan Nortrup – secretary
Dolores Grieff – treasurer
It was also announced that the Players would revert to
evening monthly meetings beginning in Janu- Beverly Masters, hostess of the
ary. The date will re- Players’ party
By Linda Kaucher
Hamming it up at the Players’ annual Halloween party:
Bill Strecker and Charlotte Debinger
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p.m. The change is being
made to encourage more
participation from our
younger members who still
work during the day.
The Program Committee
is working on some exciting
new projects for the coming
year, which we hope will
entice more members to
take an active role in our
activities. Our recent one
night show, Just Music,
drew an enthusiastic audience in spite of very inclement weather.
The plans for our annual
Christmas party are still in
the works as of this writing,
so keep your eye on Channel 26 for the details.
Merry Christmas, Happy
Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa
to all and your loved ones,
and may 2015 be a year of
good fortune, happy times,
and new beginnings.
As always, drive safely,
keep warm and stay safe.
See you all soon.
Computer Club speaker to present a new
era in technology
By Alec Aylat
It was typical of Gano Haley’s sense of humor to leave
this world and us to face,
without him, a new emerging
online technology called the
“Internet of Things.”
Without Gano, it may have
been years before we had a
Computer Club, and certainly, without him, it is
doubtful if we would have the
best equipped club of Monroe’s adult communities. It
was Gano who organized us
as a tax-exempt organization
under section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code,
resulting in a large initial contribution from Verizon, which
continues to support us to
this day, and in contributions
from other companies and
individuals, including our own
community’s residents.
At our first meeting 22
years ago, only six showed
up in response to his call.
But it got us started. He was
solemnly elected president,
whose first task was to find
us space where we could
break down a couple of old
computers to see how they
worked. We were hosted
temporarily in the bank building across from the North
Gate, until Administration,
impressed by our growing
membership to double our
original number, offered us
an old broom closet/
photography room. A couple
of months later, when we
redoubled the double figure,
they moved us into the old
sewing room. We laughed
and cheered with Gano as
the Club’s popularity increased, and residents even
began to read this column.
I wouldn’t still be writing it,
however, if it weren’t for
Gano. He insisted that an
active club had to have
monthly meetings involving
outside speakers who could
talk intelligently about the
latest developments in the
world of computers. He set
about finding them, and continued doing so long after he
left the presidency, making
me exceedingly nervous as
we reached, and often
passed, this newspaper’s
monthly deadline. His last
and final program is this
month’s, featuring Joseph
Jesson. I can just see Gano
smiling down on us as we try
to absorb all that Jesson has
to tell us about the new Internet technology.
This “Internet of Things,”
or “IoT” as it is called, includes ships, trucks, machines and objects in our
homes, such as smoke detectors, door locks, and even
devices on and inside our
bodies, such as heart monitor implants, that are being
monitored and controlled via
the Internet.
On Monday, December 15,
at 10 a.m. in the Gallery,
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KIWANIS FOOD PANTRY
GOLDEN MILE WALK for MARCH OF DIMES
HOLIDAY GIFT FUND FOR CHILDREN
HOLIDAY TURKEYS FOR THE NEEDY
SPONSORSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIPS for
THE MONROE HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB
SPONSORSHIP OF MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BUILDERS’ CLUB
“READING IS FUNdamental” PROGRAM —GAVE BOOKS &
DICTIONARIES TO K THRU 3 AT JAMESBURG JFK SCHOOL
Spring & Fall PANCAKE BREAKFASTS
Spring & Fall SPAGHETTI DINNERS
“EYES FOR THE NEEDY” COLLECTIONS
ROSSMOOR PHONE DIRECTORY DELIVERY IN PAST YEARS
SUPPORT OF EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS
The Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor is grateful to each and every one of you who has made this work possible.
As we enter the New Year, we hope that we can count on your continued caring and support.
We invite any Rossmoor resident who may be interested in joining our Club to attend one of our
meetings which are listed on Channel 26 and The Rossmoor News. Although we are primarily a
service club, we also are a social club, where you can make new and lasting friends in a warm and
caring atmosphere. We would welcome your inquiry and participation.
OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Alyce E. Owens
Shirley Blankstein
Sidna B. Mitchell
Douglas Martin
DIRECTORS
Robert Brubaker
Marie Bills
Ruth Mullen
Annette Sowa
Helen Gibbons
Immediate Past President: Sidna B. Mitchell
JOYOUS HOLIDAYS TO ALL AND A HEALTHY, HAPPY, PEACEFUL NEW YEAR!
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Emerald Society members arriving at Doolan’s in Spring Lake
Emerald Society’s winter scheduled events
By Joan Avery
On October 22, Ron
DeAngelo ran the elections
of officers for the Emerald
Society for next year and the
results are as follows: Dan
Jolly, president; Tom Croake,
first vice president; Joy MacVicor, second vice president;
Marge Princiotta, treasurer;
and Joan Avery, secretary.
The November 14 trip, that
Barbara and Dan arranged, to
Lancaster, Pa. for the Christmas Show at the American
Music Theater with dinner at
Good and Plenty, was fabulous. It is always a popular
event, and it is the beginning
of the holiday season.
There was no meeting in
November. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday, December 18, at 2 p.m. in the
Ballroom. Billie Phillips will
entertain us.
Emerald Society members enjoying a mid-October morning stroll on the Spring Lake boardwalk before the dinner
and show at Doolans.
The annual Emerald Society Christmas Party will be
held on Saturday, December
20 at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom.
Dinner selections will include
prime rib of beef, orange
glazed ham, or salmon with
lemon and dill sauce. The
cost is $45 per person.
In addition to all of the
above, Dan Jolly has
planned a trip to the Sands
Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. in
January 2015, and another
trip in February to the Dutch
Apple Theater.
Another great holiday season of events!
Republicans celebrate on Dec. 16
By Sidna Mitchell
The Republican Club will
celebrate the GOP victories
on the national level at its
December 16 meeting, starting at 5 p.m. in the Gallery.
While there were no local
contests here in Monroe
Township, Rossmoor Republicans have been pleased
with the GOP wins in the
U.S. Senate, the Congress,
and the governor races
around the nation. In Decem-
Computer Club
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Jesson, president of an IoT
consulting company, will
share his insight into this
new technology, its future,
and how it will impact our
lives. All residents are invited. Refreshments are at
9:30.
Jesson foresees that many
more ‘smart things’ in our
homes, cars, clothes, and
our bodies will have sensors
that can send data and be
controlled automatically using IoT technology. “This IoT
technology,” he says,
“represents the new intersection of low-cost wireless networks, transceiver hardware
and embedded software,
which promises to grow exponentially.”
All right, Jesson, so it’s
growing. But what about
January’s program? Who is
going to “grow” that for us?
We miss you, Gano.
ber the Republican Club
members will discuss some
of their ideas for moving the
country forward over the next
two years.
At the same time, members will enjoy Club vice
president Ron Haas’ famous
chili along with coleslaw,
cornbread and dessert for
this festive occasion. This is
a free event for Club members; guests will be asked to
pay $10 per person. However, members and guests
must RSVP to Sidna Mitchell
at (609) 409-7837 so Ron
will know how much chili to
prepare and other volunteers
will know how many side
dishes to make.
After the December meeting, the Republican Club will
take a winter vacation and
hold its first meeting in 2015
in April.
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Italian-American Club
Italian-Americans honored their own with a dinner for volunteers.
By Lola Calcagno
The following officers were
elected for the year 2015 at
our October meeting: Joseph
Conti, president: Robert Machiarola, first vice-president;
Lenny Caglionne, second
vice-president; Maria Craver,
treasurer; Anthony Cardello,
secretary and John Russo,
sergeant-at-arms. They will
be installed in December.
Well, it’s Christmas. Santa
and Jingle Bell time again
and our Christmas party will
be held in the Ballroom on
Saturday, December 13, with
festivities beginning at 5:30
p.m. We will again enjoy a
sumptuous four-course sitdown dinner with music provided by Vince Lombardo,
The affair is being run by our
Social Director, Rosemarie
Miller and her committee of
Lucille Conti, Fran Gatti and
Joan Russo. The cost is $48.
Rosemarie is taking reservations at 409-7793 and/or
send your check to her at
473-A Rockport Way.
Mark your calendar for
February 17, 2015 so that
you can celebrate the gayest
social of the year –
Carnevale.
Bingo games have been
cancelled for December.
Club dues for 2015 should
be paid by December 31. A
check for $15 made payable
to the Italian-American Club
may be sent to Joan Russo
at 288-C Sudbury Lane. No
checks will be collected at
the Christmas party.
The Club extends its best
wishes to all for a Blessed
Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a Healthy and
Happy New Year.
Kiwanis seeks funds for holiday gifts for children
By Alyce Owens
Did you know that there
are many children right here
in Monroe Township who
have little hope of receiving
the toys and gifts they so
fondly wish for at this joyous
holiday season? This is your
opportunity to help.
Twenty-two years ago, at
Time to flip the pancakes. From left, Henry Cox, Annette
Sowa and Carolyn Meyer.
the same time they
founded the Food
Pantry in Monroe,
the Kiwanis Club
started the Holiday
Toy Drive to help
make the holidays
brighter for children
of Monroe families
who were challenged by illness
and/or economics.
Each year since
then, with the help
of residents, they
have made many
Monroe
children’s
Henry Cox master mixer
holiday
dreams
come true. Your help and
support is needed again this nearly impossible to provide
year to ensure that all the these things at the holidays.
children in our town have a If you are able to help,
Christmas or Hanukkah wor- please make your check paythy of wonderful memories able to Kiwanis Club of
Rossmoor. Mark it “Holiday
and joyful experiences.
Whether you are new to Gift Fund for Children” and
this community or have con- mail it to:
Kiwanis Holiday Gift Fund
tributed in the past, your help
for Children
in this effort will be much ap2
Rossmoor
Drive
preciated. All funds raised
Monroe Township, NJ
will be used to purchase
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toys, gift cards, clothing and
If our residents’ generospersonal grooming aids for
Monroe Township children ity surpasses the goal for
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whose families would find it
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By Irene Poulin
FICTION
Tom Clancy Full Force and
Effect by Mark Greeney,
Tom Clancy
Annotations not available
at this time.
Rain on the Dead by Jack
Higgins
When sudden wealth
awakens a sleeping nuclear
threat, President Jack Ryan
must deal with North Korea’s
young dictator and the country’s newfound nuclear capabilities.
The Bridge by Robert Knott
A storm brings a dangerous band of suspicious nightriders to the site of the Rio
Blancobridge project, while
Marshalls Virgil Cole and
Everett Hitch seek the truth
DECEMBER 2014
about Appaloosa Sheriff
Driskill’s missing deputies
Insatiable Appetites by Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington’s dying
friend and mentor just left
Stone a puzzling package
whose contents could lead to
dangerous repercussions.
MYSTERIES
Perfect Sins by Jo Bannister
An archeologist’s findings
when digging up a suspicious
mound near his land’s ice
house gives former British
government agent Ash new
hope when, after his wife and
sons were presumed dead in
a Somalia hijacking, a policeman implies that Ash’s sons
are still alive.
Penny North checking out some items to display for the
Rental Library’s Annual Holiday Book-tique sale. “Drop
into the Crafts Room and check out the Christmas items
for sale starting Wednesday, December 3 between 10
a.m. and 2 p.m. The sale will continue in the Library
through the month of December. Not only will you be getting a jump on your Christmas shopping, but you’ll be
helping support the Rental Library. Thank you,” says
Lucy Poulin.
Happy Holidays from the Dance Club
By Judy Perkus
The Dance Club will have
no dance this month because December is such a
busy month with lots of festive
events. Our dances are usually the fourth Saturday of the
month. See you in January.
You may send your 2015
Dance Club dues of $15 per
couple, or $7.50 per person,
made out to the Rossmoor
Kiwanis
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these holiday gifts, any excess funds will be given as
scholarships to worthy
Monroe High School graduates accepted in an accredited Vo/Tech program at a
technical institute or community college. Kiwanis already provides annual college scholarships for MHS
graduates.
Kiwanis members and
guests will celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah at a
festive luncheon at the East
Brunswick Chateau on December 19. The holiday
committee is planning a
carol sing-along and some
fun surprises for the event.
The Kiwanis Club thanks all
residents for their faithful
support and wishes all a
happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.
Dance Club to Anne Azzinaro at 607B Winchester
Lane. New members are
welcome. Call Anne at 6555799 for more information.
President Anne Azzinaro
and the entire Dance Club
wish you Happy Holidays
and a Happy and Healthy
New Year.
Knocked by Carol Higgins
Clark
Detective Regan Reilly
takes several detours on her
way to her Northern Massachusetts all-women’s college’s tenth reunion, investigating the break-in that left
the owners of her favorite
diner bound in the cellar and
seeking a pair of missing 102
-year old alumni.
The Sacrifice by Joyce
Carol Oates
The horrific act shook the
community to its core. A diverse cast of multiracial characters shed light on the racial
violence that allegedly befell
a 14-year old girl as the
shaken New Jersey community faces the consequences
of such violence.
A Fine Summer’s Day by
Charles Todd
Defying his friends’ and
families’ assertions that he is
about to make the biggest
mistake of his life, Ian
Rutledge prepares to propose to the woman he loves,
unaware of how an archduke’s assassination will
soon change his life forever.
Library Hours
Monday thru Friday
10 a.m. to noon
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Visit our Christmas Booktique in the Library through
the month of December.
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“Carol Burnett” presents New Jersey
history
By Eileen Parker
The New Jersey Club will
meet on Friday, December
19, at 1:30 p.m. in the Ballroom.
Al Parker will give the program: “Some History of New
Jersey as presented by the
Carol Burnett Show.”
A holiday luncheon will be
served, for members only.
The cost of the luncheon is
$15. Please make checks
out to “NJSCCR,” and send
them to the club treasurer,
Grace Gambino, at 377A Old
Nassau Rd by December 12.
Reminder to all members:
Club dues for next year are
$14 and are now payable.
We wish everyone a very
happy Holiday Season!
Trips of Distinction
By Catherine Okerson
The next meeting will be
held in January, 2015. Date
and time will be noted in the
January issue. As always, all
residents are welcome to
attend.
Trips under consideration
for the coming year are the
United Nations Headquarters
in New York City and The
Manor in West Orange.
The United Nations trip will
include a tour and lunch.
This is a one-hour guided
tour of the behind-the-scenes
view of the organization at
work.
The Manor is well known
for its buffet luncheon served
in the beautiful Manor Room.
For further information
please contact Dot Prouty at
609-395-7260.
Women’s Guild invites you to come
and enjoy a Holiday Concert
By Lana Ottinger
Our next Women’s Guild
meeting will be on Thursday,
December 18 at 1:30 p.m.
We invite everyone to the
Meeting House as the Chorus will present music under
the leadership of director
Gloria Montlack. Afterward
we will enjoy friendship and
refreshments.
Our Board meeting in De-
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cember is cancelled. January
8 at 10 a.m. will be our next
one.
The Women’s Guild
wishes everyone happiness
and good cheer of the holiday season and throughout
the year. Let the spirit of love
gently fill our hearts and
homes. In this loveliest of
seasons, may you find many
reasons for happiness.
Mutual News for December
Mutual 16
By Bill, Dan, Jean, Ken, George,
and Sidney
By now, you should all
have returned your form and
payment for the Mutual 16
holiday party. If you have not
done so, and you would like
to come, please contact Jean
or Sidney immediately.
While the flyer was distributed to all of you, sometimes
they blow away. If you need
a ride to the party, we can
arrange for one of us to pick
you up. Since it will be in the
Ballroom, that is a simple
matter to arrange. Many
thanks to our committee of
Ginny Theokas, Penni
McOlvin, Terry Whitman,
Lucille Conti, Grace Struzynski, Sidney Lincoln, Maria
Hogan, Paula Richardson,
and Jean Houvener for arranging this.
All exterior repairs need to
be initiated through our maintenance director, Dan
McOlvin. Please contact him
to arrange for repairs and to
determine whether the cost
is to the Mutual or to the resident. If you have email, that
is the best method to reach
him and to have a record of
your request. He is accessible by either phone or email
listed below.
While the elections for next
year’s directors is not until
April, the time is now to consider serving a three-year
term as a director or a oneyear term as an alternate
director. The directors are
elected as representatives
for you and they run the Mu-
tual. While many of you have
been on the Board at some
point in your residency here,
others have not. This is a
good way to get to know all
the residents and to gain a
greater understanding of how
Rossmoor and the Mutual
function.
Every year the three alternates are elected. Generally
one of the three directors is
up for election in any given
year. This year there will two
director slots on the ballot.
Ideally we would have more
than one person running for
each position. That would
mean ten people running. If
you are interested in serving
on the Board, please send a
brief resume to the current
Board indicating your interest
in a position, your past experience, and what you think
you would contribute to the
Mutual.
Mutual 16 Directors: Bill
Murphy (860-1148, [email protected]); Dan
McOlvin (732-423-4696,
[email protected]); Ken
Meyers
(409-5156,
[email protected]);
George Mertz (655-3711,
[email protected]); Sidney Lincoln (235-9223,
[email protected]);
and Jean Houvener (6553632, [email protected]).
SPORTS
2014 Golfing season completed by
the 9 Holers
By Fran Poulin
On Tuesday, October 7,
the Women’s 9 Holers
played their final tournament
for the season. The tournament slated for the event
was “Even Holes” and played
on the back nine. The score
of the even holes was added
and one-half of each handicap was subtracted from that
total. The remaining score
supported the following winners: 1st place –”A” Flight–
Danielle Salti; “B” Flight–
Alyce Owens–2nd place–”A”
Flight–Sheila Connor; “B”
Flight–Jane Palmeter.
On October 14, the Board
held its closing session for the
golfing season. The Executive
Committee will remain the
same for 2015: President
Marie Bills, Vice-President
Fran Poulin, Secretary Doris
Herron, Treasurer Marie Eppinger, Tournament Chair
Muriel Calvanelli, and Pairings
Chair Lucy Poulin.
Some of the remaining
chairpersons are: Lucy Poulin,
photographer; publicity and
rules/by laws, Fran Poulin; and
membership, Mary Ellen
Mertz.
The group is looking for
volunteers for the social
events of the 2015 season.
The Executive Committee
will be responsible for the
refreshments
at
the
“Welcome to Spring” brunch
in April. Joyce Cassidy will
host the opening-day luncheon. The member/guest day,
the brown bag lunch, and the
closing lunch are awaiting a
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Ladies’ 18-Hole golf league – luncheon/membership meeting
By Arlene McBride
On Sept. 30, “Low Gross/
Low Net” tournament was
held. Low gross winners: 1st
place, Janet Decker; 2nd
place, Sandra Pellicane. Low
net winners: 1st place, Sue
Petersen; 2nd place, Carol
Faraci.
On Oct. 7, “Closing Day
Scramble” tournament was
held. First place team: Gail
Dimaio, Lanie Kartagener,
Nancy Nita, and Rita Reisert.
Second place team: Carol
Faraci, Audrey Ketelsen,
Sandra Pellicane, and Paula
Richardson. That’s it for season 2014; congratulations to
all the big winners through-
out the year.
After round of play on Oct.
7, a luncheon/membership
meeting was held. The first
issue discussed was rescinding the rule of carrying over
an extra stroke to the drop
area on the second hole. The
rule was approved and seconded and will be noted in
the membership booklet for
the 2015 season.
Second issue discussed
and approved by the members: starting in the 2015
season, the opening day
luncheon will be held on the
first Tuesday in May and the
closing day luncheon will be
held on the last Tuesday in
Women’s 9-Hole Golfers at the Pro Shop
September. Hopefully this
will accommodate the members who leave early in the
fall season and/or arrive later
in the spring season.
The third issue presented
to the members was the acceptance of the new slate of
officers for 2015 as follows:
President, Arlene McBride;
Vice President, Audrey
Ketelsen; Treasurer, Pat
Mueller; Secretary, Joan Semen; Rules & Grievances,
Rita Reisert; Tournament
Chairperson, Maria Hogan;
Ringers & Birdies & Scoring,
Joan Semen; Publicity, Arlene McBride; and Membership Booklet, Pat Mueller.
There were no nominations
from the floor so the above
slate of officers was accepted and seconded and
will be in effect immediately.
Congratulations!
Updated notices are
posted on the bulletin board
in the pro shop. To all the
snowbirds, have a great winter!
Happy Holidays to all
wherever you may celebrate.
9 Holers
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member to accept hosting
the events.
During February of 2015,
all members of record and
residents will receive a
mailing that will contain a
Membership Renewal form,
the Schedule for Play for
2015, and a letter from the
president regarding issues
of play discussed at the
Board meeting.
Any female golfer resident,
who is interested in joining
the 9 Holers, should call
Membership Chair Mary
Ellen Mertz at 609-655-3711,
or President Marie Bills at
609-860-1912, to discuss the
requirements for membership in the group.
By Ted Servis, golf professional
What’s going on at the
Golf Course? Golf is in its
winter season and only the
truly hardy golfers are out.
Those of you who have
stopped playing or who go
away for the winter, I hope all
of you have a healthy and
happy winter and look forward
to seeing you in the spring.
The Golf Course continues
to be in fantastic condition
thanks to Tom Tucci and his
staff .On behalf of myself and
my staff I would like thank
everyone for a great 2014
golf season.
Croquet Club shares highlights of
Halloween fun on the court
By M. M. Vail, Publicity
The Croquet Club holiday
luncheon at the East Brunswick Chateau, at noon on
December 6, promises to be
a fine event, bringing the
25th croquet season to an
end.
A few members will decamp for warmer weather
and more croquet play in
Florida. We wish each of
them an “all-around break” (a
perfect game).
Right: Mary Ann McDermott casting “magic” on the court
Below: Count Carl Kruse, bag lady Ruth Klein, and wranglers Ellen and Carl Frankel just before beginning golf
croquet on Halloween
If there is anything we can
help you with, or any questions we can answer, please
give us a call at 609-6553182. The Pro Shop has a
year-end sale going on, so
please stop in and take a
look as we have plenty of
merchandise for all of your
shopping needs. Just a reminder: all Pro Shop credits
must be used by December
31, 2014.
Remember that the Golf
Course is currently offering a
referral incentive of $200 in
Pro Shop credit for bringing
in new members.
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Catholic Society sets date for Christmas
Concert and carol singing
By Gene Horan
In celebration of the season,
Jaimie Frame, organist at St.
John Vianney Church in Colonia, will give an organ concert
on Thursday, December 11 at
7 p.m. in the Meeting House.
Featured will be Christmas
music, religious and secular,
of various countries. This will
be followed by the singing of
Christmas carols and refreshments.
All Rossmoorites are invited
to this gala Christmas celebration.
A free will offering is suggested to help support two
charities of special interest to
the Catholic Society. The first
is a Felician Sisters’ mission in
Haiti. Sister Marilyn Minter,
daughter of the late “Pudge”
Minter, a resident who had
served as organist for the
Catholic Society, has been
involved with the mission since
its inception.
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The second charity is an
Indian mission in South Dakota. Sister Donna Brady, who
served for a number of years
as pastoral associate at Monroe Township’s Nativity of Our
Lord Church, is now on the
staff of that mission. Both missions have been the recipient
of previous gifts from the
Catholic Society.
Please note that there will
be no Masses held in January
and February. The next Mass,
in March, will be hosted by the
Emerald Society, date to be
announced.
Other Catholic Society activities for December include
• The Prayer Shawl ministry
at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday,
Dec. 11, in the Clubhouse
Craft Room.
• The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at
3:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse
Maple Room.
Religious Organizations
Community Church will sponsor Christmas Cantata
By Sallie Rowland
The Cranbury United
Methodist Church, together
with the Community Church,
will present the Christmas
Cantata, “Let There Be
Light,” which is dynamically
arranged and orchestrated
by Bradley Knight.
The performance is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday,
December 7, in the Meeting
House. This will be the second time the popular choir
has visited our community.
Last spring, we were treated
to an Easter Cantata that
was meaningful and powerfully executed.
The diversity of the group
is truly heartwarming. There
are 30 to 40 participants,
whose ages range from 12
through 76.
Refreshments will be
served after the performance
by Sonya Bacon and her
committee.
There is no charge and a
truly wonderful afternoon is
promised.
Everyone is welcome.
Jewish Congregation’s December activities
By Ben Wistreich
The Rossmoor Jewish
Congregation’s December
schedule of activities includes our annual Hanukkah
Party. It will be held on Sunday, December 14, starting
at 1 p.m. in the Gallery. In
addition to lighting the Hanukkah Menorah, there will
be delicious refreshments,
including delicatessen sandwiches and salads, potato
latkes (made by Chef Jeff
(!)), plus coffee/tea and dessert, too. The meal will be
catered by Lox, Stock & Deli,
and the cost is $24 p.p.
Checks must be received by
Dec. 3.
The December Board
Meeting will take place on
Tuesday, December 2.
Board members will be notified by e-mail a few days in
advance of this meeting. It
will be held in the Dogwood
Room, starting at 7 p.m.
Sabbath Services will be
held in the Meeting House on
December 5 and 19. On the
5th, the Lay Reader will be
Janet Goodstein and the Torah Reader will be Bob
Kolker. On Friday, Dec. 19,
the Lay Reader will be Hadassah Aylat and the Torah
Reader will be Bob Kolker.
The Congregation will sponsor both Services. Refreshments follow every Service.
The songs you love to sing
By Judy Perkus
You won’t be able to resist
singing along with our own
gifted Dottie Haff’s presentation of "The Role of Music
in Movies" when you attend
the Monday, December 15
meeting of the Sisterhood
in the Ballroom at 1:30 p.m.
You’ll be surprised in
which movie each song is
featured, and you will delight in hearing them again.
Her power point program
will make everything clear.
It’s a program for all music
lovers and songbirds.
Again we have great desserts, and we know you’ll
remember to bring nonperishable food items for
the Kiwanis Pantry.
See you there!
Rossmoor Community Church
(Tel. 655-2321)
Services:
• SUNDAY, DEC. 7, 11 a.m. Blue Christmas Service and
Hymn Sing - Communion will be celebrated. The Rev.
Dr. Dierdre L. Thomson will preach.
1 p.m. Special Music: The Cranbury United Methodist
Church will present a “Cantata,” also in the Meeting
House.
• SUNDAY, DEC. 14, 11 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Dierdre L.
Thomson will preach. Music: The Rainbow Chimers.
• SUNDAY, DEC. 21, 11 a.m. Hymn Sing - The Rev. Dr.
Dierdre L. Thomson will preach. Gloria Montlack will
direct the Rossmoor Chorus.
• WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24, 5 p.m., CHRISTMAS EVE
SERVICE
• SUNDAY, DEC. 28, 11 a.m. The Rev. Barbara McDonald
will preach, with music by the Choristers and the Special Choir.
In Memoriam
Raymond J. Bradley
Raymond J. Bradley died
on Thursday, Nov. 6. He had
a 29 year military career, entering the Army in 1945. In
1947, he reenlisted in the
U.S. Air Force. His military
service included five overseas tours of duty in Japan,
Germany, Korea, Libya and
North Africa. Mr. Bradley was
predeceased by his first wife,
Rose. Surviving are his wife,
Joyce Hull-Bradley; son
Glenn; daughter, Kathleen;
five grandchildren, Christopher, Katherine, Kyle, Scott
and Brittany; four stepchildren, Laura, David, Cynn
and Kevin; and four stepgrandchildren, Noah, Brooke,
Megan and Jacqueline.
Joseph R. Gasik
Joseph R. Gasik died on
Nov. 6. He was a veteran of
the United States Navy. Joe
is survived by his wife Rose-
mary; his son, Joseph M.
Gasik and his wife Nazli; his
daughter, Tracie Dianne
Gasik; his brother Ted Gasik,
and two grandchildren. Joe
was an active director for
Mutual 17.
Richard A. Barrett
Richard A. Barrett died on
Wednesday, November 12.
He had been a lifelong resident of Edison until, after his
retirement, he moved to
Monroe Township. Dick had
been an Army veteran, and
was a police officer for the
Edison Police Department for
33 years, retiring as Captain
in 1991. Surviving are his
wife Shirley Barrett; one son,
Robert Barrett, and his wife,
Amy; granddaughter Kimberly Ho and her husband,
David; and his sister Beverly
Komar and her husband,
Vincent.Dick was an avid
woodworker and golfer.
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DECEMBER 2014
HEALTH CARE CENTER NEWS
Respiratory and
cough etiquette
By Kaytie Olshefski, BS, RN-BC
We are especially concerned about the microorganisms in today’s world. We
are anxious about the enterovirus D68 for the wellbeing our grandchildren and
great grandchildren. We are
apprehensive about the
news we are seeing and
hearing about the Ebola disease in the United States. I
am not here to give advice
on either of these two dis-
eases, as each one of us has
our thoughts and opinions
concerning them.
However, I am writing
about what is known as respiratory and cough etiquette.
This is the start of the cold
season and before you know
it, the flu season will be upon
us. We need to be vigilant in
preventing the spread of
germs.
Did you know that, according the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, an
uncovered sneeze can travel
airborne as far as six feet
MAINTENANCE
By Marlene Niwore
Happy Holidays
SNOW
We’re entering the snow
season and here are a few
reminders for you. Cars
should be off the street when
the snow falls to make road
clearing more efficient and
safe. There is temporary
parking at the Clubhouse for
those who need it.
Please be aware of the No
Parking when Road is Snow
Covered signs in your Mutual. It is imperative that you
do not park there; it can
greatly hinder snow removal.
We need your cooperation
during clean up. All information will be posted on Channel 26. We clear every side-
walk, even at manors where
the people are away. The
men who shovel do not know
which people are away since
this is a security issue.
Please listen to your local
weather stations so you are
not caught unprepared and
try to reschedule any doctors’ appointments. Remember to keep an eye on Channel 26.
CHRISTMAS TREES
Live Christmas trees,
wreaths, etc. can be taken to
the Clubhouse parking lot
and placed on the designated trailer from January 2
through January 16. Please,
no wreaths, bags, wires,
hooks, bows, ribbons etc.
MILLENNIUM
Vincent Piccoli, President
Happy Holidays from all of
us at Millennium!
Activities for the month of
December 2014: Mowing of
lawns, leaf clean up, blowing
out beds and carports, Fertalime application.
Tip for the month: Winterize your irrigation system.
If you remove bushes,
large branches or yard debris, please tie them and put
them on the curb for pickup
on Mondays only. Do not put
them in bags or pots. If you
have a landscaper remove
bushes, he must take them
away.
If you choose to have your
own landscaper, or do your
own landscaping, please use
the yellow stake and ribbon
procedure. Directions, ribbons and stakes are available at the Maintenance office.
If you have any questions
or concerns in reference to
landscaping services, please
feel free to call. The phone
number for Millennium is 655
-5134. If no one answers,
leave your message on the
answering machine and we
will get back to you as soon
as possible. If you have an
emergency, call Maintenance
at 655-2121 and they will get
in touch with someone from
Millennium. The main office
phone number 1-877-7174300 is for Irrigation calls
only.
If you have snow emergency please do not call Millennium or leave a message.
Call the Maintenance Department or the North Gate.
Do not ask, or pay, the
snow shoveling crews to
shovel out your back door
walks.
All monthly activities are
subject to weather conditions. Please watch Channel
26 for our list of daily activities.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Pets must be leashed at all times and kept under
control so they do not disturb the peace of residents.
Pet owners may not allow a dog to relieve itself upon
sidewalks, driveways, flower beds or any landscaped
area more than three feet from any street curb.
Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after
their dogs immediately.
Pets are not permitted on the golf course or the
perimeter of the golf course at any time.
away? Those droplets will
land on the mouths or noses
of people nearby or might
possibly be inhaled, causing
unsuspecting people to come
down with a cold or the flu.
These germs can also contaminate surfaces or objects.
If a person touches those
surfaces or objects and then
touches his or her eyes,
nose, or mouth, the germs
will be able to enter the person’s body.
We all know the universal
respiratory precautions, but
this is a good time to go over
them and start putting them
into our daily routine.
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Avoid touching your face
with your hands, as this
is a port of entry for the
virus to enter your body.
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Sneeze or cough into the
bend of your elbow or
cover your mouth with a
tissue if you are going to
sneeze or cough.
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Properly dispose of used
tissues in a waste paper
basket.
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Wash your hands with
soap and water or, if you
are not near a sink, use
an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer after coughing
or sneezing.
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Wash
your
hands
frequently – not a fast
swipe with soap and
water. You need to wash
your hands for a good 15
seconds, about as long
as it takes to sing either
“Happy Birthday” or “Old
MacDonald
Had
a
Farm.” It doesn’t matter if
you use regular or
antibacterial soap.
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glasses of water, if
medically allowed.
Take care of yourself by
eating properly, taking
your medications as
prescribed, keeping your
medical conditions under
control, and exercising.
Use a humidifier in your
home. This keeps your
skin, eyes, throat, and
nose from becoming dry
and less likely to catch a
cold or flu.
Stay away from tobacco
smoke
and
avoid
second-hand
smoke.
Smoke damages your
lungs and will make you
more
vulnerable
to
respiratory infections.
Avoid crowds as much
as possible.
Avoid close contact with
people who are sick.
If you feel you are
getting ill, stay home to
avoid spreading your
germs to other people.
Take Tylenol if you have
a temperature, drink
fluids, and rest as much
as possible.
If you do come down
with respiratory symptoms, call your doctor
and inform him or her of
your
symptoms
and
temperature.
If anyone still needs a flu
shot, please call the Health
Care Center and we will arrange to give you one.
Just a reminder, we have
durable medical equipment
that we lend out and medical
items that have been donated to us. Call us if there
is something you are in
need of, because we may
have it. For example, sometimes someone will donate
cans of Ensure or blue
pads (other names are
chux or blue underpads).
Give the Health Care Center
a call and we may be able to
help you.
In our lecture series from
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Dr. Pratick Patel, a cardiologist, from Heart & Vascular Center, will be speaking about “Guide to a Healthy
Heart” on Monday, December 8 at 1 p.m. in the Maple
Room. Please call the Health
Care Center at 655-2220 or
stop by to sign up if you
would like to attend the lecture or if you would like more
information.
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DECEMBER 2014
From voter registration to human trafficking
By Ruth Banks
The League of Women
Voters of Monroe Twp. focused much of its voter registration efforts in October on
making applications to vote
by mail available to people
who might have difficulty in
getting to the polls. According to Voter Service Director
Joan Zucker, supplies of vote
-by-mail applications were
placed in the nurse’s office in
various senior communities,
in the Jewish Family Service
office for delivery with Mealson-Wheels, and with other
groups which serve senior
groups. Articles reminding
residents of the upcoming
election, the necessity of voting, and a source for obtaining forms were placed in
various senior community
newsletters.
The registration campaign
actually began in August,
with League members holding registration days at Ross-
moor. Lorraine Sarhage organized it with assistance
from Gasphine Lewis, Gloria
Huber, Celeste Jacobs, Bobbie Harris and Judy Perkus.
In September, League
members Florence Levine
and Syd Seiden visited Waterside Villas, a rental community with many new residents. Also in September,
Judy Perkus, Mary Ann Colgan and Marsha Rosenbaum
registered new residents at
Monroe Village. The Senior
Center was also a registration site with Leaguers Francine Glass, Jane Jennings,
Mary Ann Colgan and Lillian
Cooper assisting people with
the forms. Also in September, we were back at our
usual spot in the Post Office
staffed by Joan Leon, Roz
Levine and Marcia Kastan.
The Post Office staff was, as
always, helpful.
October presented us with
the opportunity to participate
Did you know that you can
purchase items at the
Maintenance Department?
Traffic Safety
Announcement
Please drive carefully
within the community making sure to STOP at stop
signs, use your DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS and
abide by the . SPEED
LIMIT. Also, please be certain to park on the right
side of the street.
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Shower heads
Shower hoses
Swivel connectors
Slide bars
Grab bars
Soap dishes
Bathroom faucets:
crystal ball handles and
single chrome lever
Toilet seat, white or
beige
Medicine cabinet rollers
Faucet aerators
Kitchen faucets
Aqua Pure water system
Aqua Pure water filters
Whole house filters
Washing machine hoses
Symmons valve
Fire extinguishers
Leak detector alarms
Appliance bulbs
Burner elements
Rings and pans
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Range hood filters
Bake and broil elements
A/C Filters:10x20x1,
14x25x1, 16x25x1
Blue mesh filter (Cut to
size and washable)
Fluorescent tubes: 3’, 4’
and 6’
Plastic light panels
Outlets
Switches
Dimmer switches
Outlet and switch plate
covers
Batteries: 9 Volt
Smoke detectors
Thermostats: Honeywell,
Easy to Read, and digital
(no programable
thermostats)
Sliding glass door
security bars
Just to mention a few things.
in both the Green Fair, at the
Oak Tree School, and the
Octoberfest at the Community Center. In both locations
League distributed disaster
awareness and readiness
material and of course voter
information. Staffing the two
sites were Ellen Norman,
Mary Ann Colgan, Marsha
Rosenbaum, Myrna Zach,
Lillian Cooper, Syd Seiden,
Norman Perkus, Sherry
Freedman, Judy Barbour,
Muriel Hertan and Marcia
Kastan. Working at the Octoberfest were Lee Hyman,
Andrea Pellezzi, Marcia Kastan and Lorraine Sarhage.
Ms. Zucker noted that as
in the past, there were many
people who refused to register to vote, giving no rational
reason. However, most people were grateful for the opportunity to have a voice in
determining their future.
In addition to the voter registration efforts, League embarked on a new issue: Human Trafficking. On October
27 the Assistant Prosecutor
for Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, Christine
d’Elia, spoke at the League’s
meeting in the Municipal
Building. Ms. d’Elia’s presentation graphically discussed
the complex nature of human
trafficking, clarifying who was
at risk, what the term human
trafficking actually meant,
and how widespread the network was. In fact, she emphasized, that it was now
considered the second most
widespread criminal activity
in the world. The League’s
committee is composed of
members from Hadassah,
O.R.T., the NJ Coalition
Against Human Trafficking,
and the Township Library.
Library Director Irene Goldberg is working directly with
the committee to plan a special film/discussion program
in January, which has been
designated by the state as
Human Trafficking Aware-
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Senior Center Highlights
Membership Information
Being a registered member of the Office/Center is
free and available to Monroe
Township residents, 55 years
of age or older. The Senior
Focus is distributed around
the 15th of the previous
month and at that time,
members can register/signup for the special monthly
activities. Advance registration is recommended to ensure easy admission into a
program. Registration is also
available on the same day of
an event from 9 to 11:30
a.m. Members are encouraged to see if there are
openings for a particular activity up to two days in advance and on the program
day. For members unable to
attend a registered program,
a cancellation phone call is
appreciated.
For more information, visit
the Senior Center at 12 Halsey Reed Road to pick up a
calendar of events or visit
www.monroetwp.com, and
look for the “Office of Senior
Services” link under
“Departments.”
Get Your Game On!
On select days and times,
bring friends and play your
game of choice on Monday
and Wednesday afternoons
from 1 to 4 p.m. and on
Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9 to noon. Cribbage (for new and seasoned)
players meet on the 2nd and
4th Wednesday. (Some days
are shared with classes.)
Wild Rose Performs
On Tuesday, December 2,
at 1:30 p.m., join the Wild
Rose Band for a magical
holiday show covering all the
yuletide favorites. This magical and musical journey of
singing and dancing fun is
sponsored by The Gardens
at Monroe. Light refreshments, too! Please be sure to
register in advance.
Mixed Watercolor Studio
Starting on Thursday, December 4, at 12:30 p.m., join
Jeremy Taylor, regionally
known watercolorist for this 5
-session watercolor class
that incorporates acrylics and
guache. (Dec. 4, 11, 18, and
Jan. 8, 15). Course fee: $50,
due upon registering inperson. Space limited. Supply list available upon request. (Feel free to bring a
brown bag lunch and a bottled water to class.)
Strategies for Beating the
Blues
On Thursday, December
4, at 1:30 p.m., join Jamie
Winters, LCSW, Senior Primary Therapist, Senior Link
Program, for an uplifting program on recognizing the
signs of depression and
learning ways to cope in a
healthier way. Please register in advance.
Bagels Plus Holiday
De-Stressing
On Friday, December 5, at
10 a.m., join Sheli Monacchio, from Senior Bridge, and
Linda Mundie, from The Gardens at Monroe, for bagels
and a discussion on how the
holidays bring challenging
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situations and new levels of
stress. Find out how to manage your stress before it escalates. Please register in
advance.
Wii Play
On Friday afternoons, from
1 to 4 pm, stop by the Senior
Center and get your Wii
game on! Our interactive
video gaming system will be
available for your enjoyment.
Participants MUST be familiar with the Wii system. Interested? Please sign-out a Wii
remote control at the front
desk, on a first come, first
served basis. (1 hour max.
time.)
The Great Cookie Swap
On Tuesday, December 9,
from 1 to 3 p.m., join us for a
tasty and fun afternoon.
B.B.Y.L and bring in your
favorite batch of cookies
(and its recipe!) to share.
Beverages and other treats
included! The Holiday Baking
DVD, featuring ideas from
Martha Stewart, will be
viewed. Remember: your
admission is a baked treat to
share as well as your admiss ion ticket. $1 preregistration fee is due upon
signing up for this event before December 4th.
Absolute Dance: Winter
Wonderful Recital
On Wednesday, December 10, at 7 p.m., enjoy the
Absolute Dance Center
Dancers of Monroe Township, as they kick off the holiday season and spread
some holiday cheer. These
talented dancers, ranging in
age from 6 to 16, have been
trained in ballet, jazz, and
lyrical. After the show, enjoy
assorted baked goodies and
beverages. Please obtain a
free admission ticket at the
front desk before Monday,
December 8…while supplies
last.
Holiday Survival Plan
On Thursday, December
11, at 1:30 p.m., the last
topic of the Healthy Heart
Club series focuses on
“Surviving the Holidays”.
Chris Socha, RPh, MBA,
from Texas Road Pharmacy,
helps you set healthy goals
for next year and discusses
ways to make healthier
choices during the holiday
season. Please register in
advance.
Art of the Masters:
Toulouse-Lautrec
On Friday, December 12,
at 2 p.m., Christina, from
Creative Notions, discusses
the career and life of Henri
de Toulouse-Lautrec. After
the lecture, you will put your
print making skills to the test
to create a personal masterpiece in the artist’s style.
Lecture only? Sign up over
the phone. Project? Please
register in-person to get a
coupon while they last.
To Sleep, Perchance
On Monday, December 15,
at 1:30 p.m., Dr. Alexandria
Reilly, from CentraState, explores the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders as
well as strategies to promote
improved sleep. Please register in advance.
Silent Meditation
On Tuesday, December
16, at 10 a.m., join Judy Kalman for a silent session of
total relaxation. Space limited.
HAPPY HANUKKAH!
(First Night: December 16)
Michael & Ted Present:
Sondheim
On Tuesday, December
16, at 2 p.m., Michael and
Ted, our friends from
WWFM’S “The Classical Network”, look at the life and
career of Stephen Sondheim,
best known for his work on
Broadway. However, his music reached films like REDS,
and the television musical,
EVENING PRIMROSE.
Please register in advance.
Caregivers Support for
Alzheimer’s
On Wednesday, December 17, at 2 p.m., please note
that the Caregivers Support
Group for Alzheimer’s will
meet on this day and not on
December 24.
Jewbadors’ Holiday
Celebration
On Thursday, December
18, at 1:30 p.m., the Jewbadors return to celebrate the
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Caregiver
Support
Group
Focus: Spouse/Partner
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
Location: Saint Peter’s Adult Day Care Center
Monroe Township
Meetings are 90 minutes
Registration is not necessary.
Questions may be directed to Stephanie Fitzsimmons, RN, NP
at 1-800-269-7508, press 1, press 8662
Sponsored by Saint Peter’s University Hospital
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Festival of Lights with a new
fun-filled show featuring acting and singing. This group
of 8 players will invoke the
light and warmth of Hanukkah and the holiday season.
Please register in advance.
Pizza Plus Movie
On Friday, December 19,
at 12:30 p.m., enjoy a slice
or two with friends (as well
as a beverage and dessert)
along with the featured film,
“Heaven
Is
For
Real” (starring Greg Kinnear). Tickets: $6 p.p., due
upon registering in-person, in
advance.
Great River Cruises
On Monday, December 22,
and Tuesday, December 23,
both at 1:30 p.m., take an
armchair cruise along the
rivers of Europe during this
QUESTAR DVD presentation
of “Burt Wolf: Travel & Traditions.” On Monday, cruise
along the Rhine, the Danube
and Provence. On Tuesday,
catch the Eiffel tower and
then travel through Belgium
and the Netherlands. When
registering in advance,
please note each program
date separately.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Office is Closed on December 25 & 26.
Kids Say the Darndest
Things
On Tuesday, December
30, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.,
delight in nearly two hours of
amusing childhood wit and
insight as we feature Art Linkletter’s beloved “Kids Say
The Darndest Things”.
Brown bag your lunch (we’ll
have coffee and treats) as
you sit back, relax and enjoy
the show! Please be sure to
register in advance!
Guitar for Beginners
Starts on Monday, January
5, 2015. Six sessions, from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Course
Fee: $67, includes instruction
book. Please Register InPerson until December 19.
Holiday Food Baskets &
Toy Drive
The Monroe Township Office of Senior Service’s holiday endeavors are underway
for our Food Pantry recipients as well as for Township
Rossmoor
Resident Emergency/Disaster Information (R.E.D.I.)
Knowing what to do is the best preparation
IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Why Prepare?
The outlook for recovery from a
disaster often depends on your
planning and preparation. While we
all hope that such events never
happen, it has been shown from
time to time that those who have
prepared are best able to recover.
Emergency services and government agencies may not be able to
respond to our needs immediately.
You need to be ready to care for
yourself here in Rossmoor.
Know What to Do
In the event of a disaster/
emergency it is important to know
what to do. Learn and understand
the different types of disasters/
emergencies you are most likely to
encounter and what you will need.
While each person is unique, you
can take steps to prepare by evaluating personal needs and making a
plan that fits those needs.
Make a Plan
The first step is to consider how
a disaster/emergency might affect
your individual needs. It may be
necessary to plan to make it on
your own for many days. It is possible that you will not have access to
a medical facility, drugstore, gas
station, or bank. Bus service may
be limited or cancelled. It is crucial
that you think about what kinds of
resources you use on a daily basis
and what you might do if those resources are limited or not available.
Leaving vs Staying Home
Prior to a snow storm, hurricane, rain storm or other extreme
weather advisories, you should
consider staying with family,
friends or in a hotel out of the
area especially if you feel you are
not capable to safely shelter-inplace. If you leave Rossmoor prior
to a storm, it is a good idea to
check with the North Gate prior to
returning to check on the conditions
at Rossmoor and whether or not it
is safe for you to return.
If you plan to stay home, it may
be best in most situations to remain
home during and after an extreme
weather event as there may be the
uncertainty of where you might go
and the risk of impassable roads.
Should you elect to stay home, you
must plan ahead and be prepared
to be at home for some period of
time possibly without services.
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DECEMBER 2014
Evacuation
The Monroe Township Office of
Emergency Management, in coordination with fire, first aid and police
departments, will be in charge and
provide instruction should it be necessary to evacuate. If residents are
evacuated, every effort will be made
to open the Clubhouse as a comfort
station until evacuees are able to
make other living arrangements, or a
Township or County shelter is
opened. The Clubhouse is equipped
with a stand-by generator that will
restore power in the entire building
within seconds of a power outage
Share Information
It’s a good idea to check with
Administration that you have a current Emergency Contact Information form on file. This information
will be available to Administration
and will also be available at the
North Gate for emergency responders should the need arise.
If someone has Power of Attorney
for you, please consider filing a copy
with the Administration Office. It
would be helpful in an emergency to
contact the person you have designated as the one to handle your affairs if you are unable to do so.
If you have a medical condition
or special needs, you should complete the Monroe Township Special
Needs Registry form available in
Administration. Completed forms
should be returned to the Monroe
Township Police Department, 3
Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township,
New Jersey 08831.
You should also register with the
Healthcare Center with your contact
information and medical history.
Should you have a medical condition that requires outside treatments such as, but not limited to,
dialysis or chemotherapy, you must
register with the Healthcare Center
prior to an ice or snow emergency
to guarantee access for these appointments.
Additional Resources
For additional information resources, it is suggested you visit
these websites:
http://www.ready.gov/
http://www.redcross.org/prepare
http://72hours.org/
Basic Disaster
Supplies Kit
According to the www.ready.gov/
website a basic emergency supply
kit could include the following recommended items:
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ter per person per day for
at least three days, for
drinking water and sanitation
Food – at least a three-day
supply of non-perishable
food
Battery-powered or hand
crank radio and a NOAA
Weather Radio with tone
alert and extra batteries for
both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask to filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to
“shelter-in-place”
Moist towelettes, garbage
bags and plastic ties for
personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off
utilities
Manual can opener for
food
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers,
inverter or solar charger
Prescription
medications
and glasses
Pet food and extra water
for your pet
Cash or traveler’s checks
and change
Important family documents such as copies of
insurance policies, identification and bank account
records in a waterproof,
portable container
First aid book
It may also be important to
make sure your car is serviced and has a full tank of
gas.
ARE YOU R.E.D.I.?
Be sure to review and
renew your plan
annually or as your
needs may change
families with children enrolled in the subsidized
school lunch program. Food
contributions and/or monetary donations for the holiday
baskets are appreciated by
December 5 for Christmas. A
list of food items as well as a
Gift/Toy Wish List will be
available at the front desk.
As always, your compassion
and generosity in supporting
these special projects are
truly appreciated! Questions?
Please call Bonnie Leibowitz
at 609-448-7140. Thank you!
Our On-Going Activities
Computer Support: Select
Days, by appointment.
Drop-In Bridge: Mondays,
from 9:30 a.m. to noon
Got Game? It’s “play” time
on Mon./Wed. afternoons
and Tues./Fri. mornings.
(Please bring in your game
and your friends.)
Monroe Twp. Center Chorus: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. ($5
chorus dues given to artistic
director annually from new
members.)
Chessmates: Tuesdays at
noon.
SHIP/PAAD & Senior Gold
assistance: By appt.
Blood Pressure Screening:
2nd Tues. from 1 to 3 p.m.
Green Thumbs: 2nd Tues.
of every month @ 11 a.m.
Cancer Support: 3rd Tues.
of every month @ 1:30 p.m.
Science Today: 4th Tues.
of every month @ 1:30 p.m.
Range of topics.
Computer Clinic: 1st
Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to
noon
Healthy Bones: seasonal
program for osteoporosis
prevention.
Art Studio: Wednesdays @
10 a.m.
Jewelry Gems: Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. (Beading; No
Instruction.)
Cribbage: 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. For
Novices & Players!
Parkinson’s Support: (via
JFK): 1st Wed. @ 1 p.m.
Diabetes Support: (via
PHCS): 3rd Wed. @ 2:30
p.m.
Caregivers Support for
Alzheimer’s Patients: 4th
Wed. at 2 p.m.
Ceramics Studio: Thursdays, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m., $5
fee due at first class each
month; additional fees for
bisque pieces & extra studio
time.
Duplicate Bridge: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. Please register in advance;
Sanctioned games, Pay $5
on day of game.)
Lo-Vision Support: 3rd
Thurs.@ 10:30 a.m.
Folk Dancing: Thursdays
at 9:30 a.m.
Canasta Clique: Fridays at
10 a.m. (Players only)
Harmonikids: Fridays at
10:30 a.m. Harmonica players welcome!
The Busy Bees: Fridays at
1 p.m. (knitting /crocheting)
Saint Peter’s To Dedicate Expanded,
Modernized Emergency Department
Saint Peter’s University
Hospital held a dedication
and blessing of its newly expanded and modernized
adult emergency department
during ceremonies presided
over by The Rev. Monsignor
William Benwell, JCL, vicar
general of the Diocese of
Metuchen, Nov. 19, inside of
the new facility at 254 Easton
Ave., New Brunswick.
The final phase of the
project – the addition of an
observation unit – will be
completed in 2015. When
finished, the Saint Peter’s
University Hospital emergency department will have
grown in size from its former 18,000 square feet to
approximately
29,000
square feet. The new emergency department will be
large enough to easily treat
70,000 to 75,000 patients a
year.
“This means that the new,
larger ED will be big enough
to meet the needs of the hospital – and its surrounding
community – for many years
to come,” said Ronald C.
Rak, JD, president and CEO
of Saint Peter’s Healthcare
System.
The nearly three-year-long
project has included the construction of one of the largest
pediatric emergency departments in New Jersey, special
treatment bays for women’s
health, acute-care and rapidtreatment patients, a redesigned entranceway for ambulances, and the use of geriatrics-friendly materials and
design, as well as numerous
other enhancements.
Work thus far has been
completed in five separate
stages, including:
Phase 1: Saint Peter’s built
a new and expanded pediatrics emergency department
as well as a new front entrance for the emergency
department.
Phase 2: This portion of
the project was devoted to
the completion of pediatric
and adult “fast-track” rooms
and created additional treatment beds.
Phases 3, 4 and 5: Each of
these stages expanded and
enhanced the main ED. Key
improvements were additional treatment space was
added in each phase of operations and the renovations
created three treatment
“pods” focused on separate
treatment areas: acute care;
women’s health, and rapidtreat patients.
The ED now holds 56
beds, the vast majority of
those four-wall private
rooms. A small number of
others, curtained rooms, are
in the fast-track area.
Some of the special features and advantages of the
new ED include:
The entire emergency department – from equipment
to flooring – is brand-new.
The emergency department is “geriatrics friendly,”
meaning it features softer
lighting, softer colors, less
noise, more comfortable mattresses, and easier to use
beds, and the entire layout
and design offer greater accessibility for older patients.
The floor plan enhances
the process of more rapid
and efficient patient care.
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Classified Advertising
Transportation
TRANSPORTATION – Airports, events, doctor’s appointments and more. Call George
(732) 887-5437.
AMERICAN CAB – We’ll take
you anywhere. Appointments
available. Credit cards accepted. (609) 529-6943.
CAR SERVICE – For a comfortable ride I hope you decide
to call John (609) 655-2015.
Airports, doctors, shopping.
EXPERIENCED
LIMO
DRIVER – NYC, airports, anywhere. Clearbrook resident.
Call John (609) 642-6136 or
(732) 610-0703.
A. HARRINGTON LIMOUSINE – Owners are Greenbriar
Whittingham residents. Call
(800) 458-5466.
JOE’S CAR SERVICE– Any
place, any time. Special care Doctors, nursing homes, shopping. Rossmoor resident (908)
433-8188.
CALL DOREEN – If you need
a ride. Rossmoor resident.
(609) 655-8489.
TRANSPORTATION DOCTOR – Airports, trains, piers,
doctors, local service, NYC.
Reliable and references. Call
Lon J. (732) 423-1847.
EXPERT HOME REPAIRS.
Kitchen, bath, closet remodeling, tiling, painting. Call Bob
Katz – (609) 490-9522.for details.
RELIABLE
HANDYMAN
SERVICES – Local resident.
No job too small. All labor
guaranteed. Call me to discuss – no obligation. Reasonable rates. Call (609) 4097096 or (908) 385-5869.
Miscellaneous/
Services
CARING HANDS HOME
CARE PROVIDER – Certified
Home Health Aide Services.
Companion care. Hourly or
live-in. Skilled Nursing visits.
Licensed, accredited, insured, bonded. 92 Main
Street, Matawan, NJ 07747.
(732) 441-2273.
COMPUTER REPAIRS - RJF
Sales Company LLC (formerly
Monroe Computer Service). Is
your computer running slow? It
may need a tune-up. Desktop
and laptop repair in your
home. Virus removal and protection. Monroe resident with
over 20 years of computer experience. www.monroecomputer.com (732) 723-9537
or (732) 967-3400.
NEW SERVICE – Wash your
car ($12) and vacuum. Other
services available. (609) 5480058.
ALTERATIONS/SEWING
NEEDS – I can come to you.
Joan (609) 655-4363.
NAT TRANSPORTATION –
Monroe resident. All airports,
shipyards, NYC and local.
Doctor and hospital visits.
(917) 657-5611.
FEET CARE – For feet, hair
and nail care. Licensed for 23
years. Julie (201) 450-8128.
LEN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE, LLC –Fall is here - time
for fix-ups and repairs. Specializing in home improvements. We do it all. We paint
one room or the whole house.
Sheetrock and wall repair.
Crown moulding. Renew or
repair that bathroom or
kitchen. Doors, medicine cabinets, closet doors and closet
remodeling. Bath tile and
grout, caulking, shelving,
Pergo flooring and ceramic
tile, electrical work – anything
in your home. Whole house/
garage cleanouts. Monroe
Township resident. All major
credit cards accepted. Licensed and insured. NJ License # 13VH03701800.
www.lenshandyman.com Call
(732) 353-6031.
TKS HOME IMPROVEMENTA full-service contractor and
handyman services. Roofing,
kitchens, baths, basements,
painting, tile, hardwood and
more. No job too big or too
s m a l l .
L i c e n s e
#13VH05970500. (609) 2592574.
CAREGIVERS
WANTED.
Help make life easier for the
elderly: light housekeeping,
meal preparation, help with
showering and dressing. Flexible schedule. You will be
working with a variety of clie n t s .
e l i z a [email protected] –
(646) 413-0813.
Help & Health
Services
PROFESSIONAL PET CARE
– Bonded and insured. Local.
Call (609) 860-9696.
JOE’S HANDYMAN AND
PAINTING – Quick response.
Insured. Call (609) 947-8152.
Help Wanted
MIKE THE HANDYMAN –
See my display ad in this edition. (732) 780-0468.
FOR YOUR DRIVING and
shopping needs. Call Judith.
(732) 266-7465.
Home
Improvement &
Services
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DECEMBER 2014
HAIRCUTS DONE in the comfort of your own home. Please
call Renee at (908) 705-7569.
HAVE SCISSORS, WILL
TRAVEL – All hairdressing
services. Will come to your
home. Licensed hairdresser.
Call Georgianne (732) 9858129.
PERSONAL SHOPPER –
Cold outside? Snowy, icy?
Running low on groceries? Let
me go out in the weather for
you. I’ll collect your list, look
for sales, stand in lines, deliver
to your door and even put everything away. Call Tracie at
Lease-A-Niece. (732) 9043885.
TAROT READINGS in your
home. Concordia resident
Donnalee makes local house
calls. Group specials. (609)
664-2446.
Wanted
to Buy
BUYING & SELLING GUNS –
Call for pricing. (609) 5589509. Ask for David. Licensed
Firearms Dealer.
Wanted
to Rent
YOU’RE A SNOWBIRD not
using your place all winter?
Rossmoor female with cat
looking for one month. (732)
484-1779 evenings.
RETIRED NURSE looking to
work evenings/nights from 3
p.m.-11 p.m. or 11 p.m.-7
a.m. Available SundayThursday. $250 per shift. I
am able to provide social interaction, bed, bathe and assist with feeding. (609) 6624523.
STELLACARE HOME CARE
SERVICES – Our services
assist with bathing, cooking,
running errands, cleaning,
medication reminders and
doctor’s appointments. (732)
988-2185. Ask for Debra…a
kind gentle soul.
EXPERIENCED
CAREGIVER in Rossmoor looking
for live-in job. Lidia (732) 763
-5399.
RESIDENTIAL COMPANION
– English speaking male. 14
years serving in your community to help you live independently. Reliable. References. (732) 828-8579.
Personals
Rossmoor widower seeks
lady friend to share golden
years and trip the light fantastic. 609-395-7089.
Housecleaning
IZABELA’S CLEANING SERVICE - Professional house
cleaning. Quality work. References available. Reasonable.
2 bedroom/2 bath, $65 and up.
Experienced. Free estimates.
(609) 954-0181 or (609) 6569281.
SA NDR A’ S
PER SO N AL
HOUSE CLEANING – Working 12 years in Rossmoor.
References available. Call
Sandra (609) 529-6209.
HENRYKA’S
HOUSE
CLEANING – Polish ladies,
reliable and experienced. References available. (609) 5860806.
NICE
JEWISH
GIRL’S
HOUSE CLEANING and
Health Aide Service. 20 years
experience. Low rates. Insured
and bonded. Call Eileen at
(609) 860-9050.
Folk Singer Bill Staines To Perform
The Princeton Folk Music
Society will present Bill
Staines on December 12 at
Christ Congregation Church,
50 Walnut Lane, Princeton,
NJ
Bill Staines is one of the
most popular and durable
folk singers of our time. For
over 40 years he has delighted audiences across
America with his talent for
originality in song and music,
as well as quick wit and humor.
A New England native, he
grew up in the Boston area
and quickly gained local renown. Since that time he has
gained an international reputation as a gifted songwriter
and performer.
Bill Staines’ music represents a slice of Americana,
relating the life experiences
and emotions of ordinary people who have been the foundation of workers all across
the land. Bill’s timeless melodies include, but are not limited to tales of the Midwest
prairie, adventurers in the
Yukon, yarns of long-distance
truckers, and hardships of
everyday workers and laborers. Currently, Bill has recorded 26 albums and his music has received many
awards.
Bill’s achievements have
been so widespread that one
might find his music in grade
school music books, church
hymnals, or scouting campfire songbooks. You also
might have heard him singing as a special guest on
Garrison Keillor’s radio program A Prairie Home Companion on WHYY, on the
HBO series Deadwood or
Public Radio’s Mountain
Stage.
The Houston Post has
written, “Bill Staines is one of
our very best folk and country singer/songwriters. He is
a new Englander who
dreams of open plains and
vast Western skies, and he
writes better cowboy songs
than anybody in the Southwest.”
For more information on
Bill Staines, visit at:
www.accousticmusic.com/
staines/ or listen to his music
on YouTube.
Tickets are available at the
door: $20 for adults, $15 for
members, $10 for students,
and $5 for children 11 and
under. Doors open at 7:30
p.m. Ample free parking is
available. For more information about this concert and
other Folk Music Society
events, please contact:
609-799-0944, or info@
princetonfolk.org.
PRIVATE DUTY CAREGIVER for elderly or ill. Experienced, reliable, Rossmoor references. Call (732)
809-1001.
COMPANI O N/PER SO N AL
ASSISTANT – Rossmoor
resident. Light housekeeping, simple cooking, personal
care, memory coaching. Excellent references. Catherine
(609) 395-8804.
COMPANION/DRIVER
–
Compassionate, experienced
Rossmoorite happy to assist.
Judy (609) 655-1026.
ANNA’S HOME CARE –
Certified professional caregiver is looking for live-in/live
-out job in Monroe Township.
Experienced, references.
Driver’s license. Accepts
long-term care insurance.
Low prices. Private care option. Call Anna at (609) 4091600 or (908) 337-7462.
CARING ELDER CARE –
We will help you live independently; a few hours a day
or a few hours a week. Experienced, reliable, affordable. Local, references. (646)
413-0813.
www.CaringElderCare.com
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DECEMBER 2014
ROSSMOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
SNOW POLICY AND PROCEDURE
POLICY
When a snow or ice event occurs, it will be the objective of RCAI to make reasonable efforts
to ensure that the 17 miles of roadways and 43 miles of sidewalks within Rossmoor are passable for motorists and pedestrians as soon as possible, in a safe and efficient manner. The
safety of Rossmoor residents is the goal of this policy.
PROCEDURE
When a storm is predicted, all equipment and supplies will be checked and staff as well as
the snow removal contractor will be informed of the response plan.
Snowfall accumulations of up to two inches are handled by pre-salting the streets and carport lanes prior to the storm to try to prevent snow/ice from bonding to the surface. Salting of
the streets and carport lanes will continue as needed. Depending on weather conditions and
the forecast, typically, no further action will take place.
Snowfall accumulations of more than two inches, typically, require the initiation of the full
snow removal operations as follows:
1. Pre-salting streets and carport lanes to prevent snow from bonding to the surface.
2. Plowing all main and secondary streets (see list of streets under “Priorities”) continuously
after an accumulation of 2” or more or as required by RCAI management.
3. Once the storm ends, separate crews and separate equipment will begin plowing lanes and
carports; plowing main walkways; plowing driveways and finally shoveling of the individual
walkways and stoops to the entrance doors of the manors.
In a typical snowstorm (2 to 6 inches of accumulation), it takes approximately 12 hours
once the storm ends to complete the full snow removal operation. In the event of a major
snow event (6 inches or more) and/or icing conditions, it may require more time to complete
the full snow removal operation.
4. Once the full snow removal operation is complete, ice melt may be applied to all walkways
depending on accumulations, ice conditions, ground and air temperatures and the forecast
for the next 24 hours. Reasonable efforts will be made to maintain the walkways, driveways
and stoops after each storm and for the days to follow until the conditions clear, but it is impossible to be everywhere all the time. A full ice melt application takes approximately six
hours and is not effective in lower temperatures and without sunlight.
5. Reasonable efforts will be made to rotate the snow plowing schedule of driveways and carport lanes each storm.
Extreme caution should be used if residents must use the walkways during a storm and
during the thaw/freeze cycle that typically follows each storm until all the snow/ice has
melted. Residents should consider having a supply of ice melt or grit for their personal
use.
COMMUNICATION
Fire/Police/First Aid Emergencies 911
Upon notification of a pending fire, police or first aid emergency requiring emergency personnel, the snow removal staff/contractor on site will make reasonable efforts to clear the road,
walkway and/or driveway in the area where emergency personnel require access prior to or
simultaneous with emergency personnel arrival.
In those instances where there is no notification in advance, upon learning of the emergency and/or arrival of emergency personnel, the snow removal staff/contractor on site will
make reasonable efforts to clear the road, walkway and/or driveway in the area where emergency personnel require access.
Snow Removal Operations Concerns
Maintenance Office 655-2121
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
North Gate 655-1868
After hours/evenings/weekends
—North Gate personnel may take messages for supervisory staff on site during a winter storm
and snow/ice removal operations.
—Residents are responsible to leave accurate and pertinent information.
Snow Removal Operations Updates/Cancellations/Bus Service
Channel 3
—Reasonable efforts will be made to keep residents informed during a snow emergency, but it
might not always be possible.
RESIDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY
It is the responsibility of all residents to know and participate in the procedure by moving vehicles to ensure proper and complete snow removal from our streets and carport lanes. Vehicles should be parked in residents’ assigned carport spaces or garages. Second vehicles or
guests’ vehicles may be parked in the lower level of the Clubhouse parking lot.
It is incumbent upon each resident to be attentive to the surroundings and exercise extra
care for their safety when walking on exterior surfaces during periods of inclement weather. If it
is absolutely necessary to drive during a snow storm, please drive slowly and give snow removal vehicles the right of way.
Snow removal is an arduous and time consuming task. Please be patient. It is best for residents to stay in the safety of their manors. Typically, bus service and most activities are cancelled during a snow/ice storm. For your safety, residents should not approach active snow
removal equipment.
PRIORITIES
The safety of Rossmoor residents is our priority. Supervisory RCAI personnel are on site
during snow removal operations to lead staff and the outside snow removal contractor to oversee procedures and respond to emergencies. All main and secondary streets and entrance
gates will be plowed continuously to provide emergency access. Sidewalks to the Club House
and Meeting House are continuously cleared and the buildings remain open during snow/ice
storms for residents use in case of power outages and/or loss of heat.
Residents with medical conditions that require outside treatments such as, but not limited to,
dialysis or chemotherapy, must register with the Healthcare Center prior to a winter storm
emergency to guarantee access for these appointments.
Regular medical/dental appointments, going to work, grocery shopping, filling prescriptions, leaving for vacation etc. are not considered priorities and staff will not respond to such requests.
Residents that return to the Community during a winter storm or during storm removal efforts is
not considered a priority. Safe access to a resident’s manor may not be possible. It is advisable to
check with the North Gate prior to returning to be sure snow removal efforts have been completed.
The following 26 main and secondary streets are cleared continuously after an accumulation
of two or more inches or as required by RCAI management:
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Stonaker Road (South Gate to Prospect Plains Road)
Gloucester Way
Sharon Way
Troy Way
Mayflower Way
Sheldon Way
Victoria Court
Mt. Vernon Road
Spencer Way
Waverly Way
New Haven Way
Springfield Way
Windsor Way
Newport Way
Sussex Way
Yale Way
Old Nassau Road
Sutton Way
Yarborough Way
Providence Way
Terry Lane
Yardley Way
Revere Way
Thurman Lane
Rossmoor Drive
Tilton Way
The following 51 carport lanes are cleared when the snowfall ceases:
Amherst Lane
Mystic Lane
Roxbury Lane
Bradford Lane
Nantucket Lane
Salem Lane
Concord Lane
Narragansett Lane Sanford Lane
Dorset Lane
Nautilus Court
Somerset Lane
Emerson Lane
New Bedford Lane Stockton Lane
Fairfield Lane
Northfield Lane
Stowe Lane
Glenwood Lane
Norwich Lane
Stratford Lane
Greenfield Lane
Onset Lane
Sturbridge Lane
Hanover Lane
Orrington Lane
Sudbury Lane
Lowell Lane
Oxford Lane
Sunset Circle
Madison Lane
Pelham Lane
Thornton Lane
Malden Lane
Plymouth Lane
Westfield Lane
Manchester Lane
Portland Lane
Westport Lane
Marblehead Lane
Prescott Lane
Winchester Lane
Meeting House Lane Putney Lane
Wingate Court
Middlebury Lane
Redding Lane
Yorkshire Lane
Milford Lane
Rockport Lane
Yorktown Lane
Doctors at the Medical Center –
1000 Old Nassau Road
Dr. Lev Simkhayev – Internal medicine and home visits
Monday and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Telephone number – (732) 360-9996
Dr. Ronald Armenti – Podiatrist and home visits
Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Telephone number – (732) 360-9200
Dr. Sang Ho Song – Pain management & mobility and
home visits
Mondays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Telephone number – (732) 660-8715
Dr. Richard Angrist – Opthalmologist
Arrangements will be made and Dr. Angrist will meet
you here at the Medical Center
Telephone number – (732) 246-1050
TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS
Important phone numbers:
Rossmoor Bus .......................................... 609-655-4401
Hours 10:00 -11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Monroe Township Transportation ............ 732-521-6100
Middlesex County
Area Transportation (MCAT) ............... 1-800-221-3520
St. Peter’s University Hospital
On Time Transportation ...................... 1-800-858-8463
All schedules are available outside the E&R office
(near the copy machine) or via the Web at www.rossmoornj.com and following the links Facilities, Clubhouse and
Activities, and Bus Info.
Mailing Addresses
If you are not receiving mail from Rossmoor, your Mutual,
or The Rossmoor News, it may be a matter of our not having your correct mailing address. Many residents, over the
years, filed “Winter Address” forms with Administration and
failed to specify a return date. If you did not contact us
when you returned, it might be possible that we still have
an alternate or winter address in our system.
Please contact Cindy Mackey, Resident Services manager, at 609-655-1000, to verify your address.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Medical waste and personal electronics may
not be placed in either the trash or recycling
dumpsters. It needs to be disposed of properly.
If you are not certain about the proper disposal
for Medical Waste, please consult with your
physician or medical supplier. If you are not certain about to the proper disposal for personal
electronics, please contact Monroe Township.