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The Mews News
A Publication of the Fairway Mews Community Association
OCTOBER 2014
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FAIRWAY MEWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
A Welcoming Community For All
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the Clubhouse on the third Tuesday of the month. Owners are
encouraged to attend these meetings and are invited to
speak following the business portion when the meeting
is open to the floor.
Cliff Jacoby, President
James Quigley, Vice President
Tom Basile, Treasurer
Vincent Stahl, Secretary
Donald Considine
Alicia Gatti
Tony Kluxen
Robert McLaughlin
Kathleen Walk
Peter Kenny, Esq., Board Attorney
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Fairway Mews Business Office:
2 Locust Way
Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762
Phone:732-449-8565
Fax: 732-974-0086
Website: www.fairwaymews.org
Manager: Brian O’Gibney
Office Hours: 8 am – 4 pm
Guard House: 732-449-1534
Pro Shop:
732-449-8883
PGA Golf Professional: Traye Blackburn
MEWS NEWS EDITORIAL STAFF
Joan Baker, Traye Blackburn, Geoff Blake, Nancy
Blanchet, Bobbi Clark, Susan (Lucy) Dougherty, Joe
Fichter, Jerry Fitzpatrick, Pam Kenah, Eleanor Jordan,
Irene McLaughlin, Terry O’Rourke, Jo Tull, Virginia
Upton, Annette Wishbow
THE BASICS
From the Editor’s Desk
pg 5
Message From The Manager pg 6
Country Club News
pg 9
Travels with Irene
pg 10
Local Upcoming Events
pgs 22, 23
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Architecture
Vince Stahl
Finance
Tom Basile
Country Club
Kathleen Walk
Grounds Committee
Bob McLaughlin
Golf Committee
Jim Quigley
Human Resources
Don Considine
Insurance
Cliff Jacoby
Mews News
Kathleen Walk
Pool & House Committee Kathleen Walk
Security
Tony Kluxen
Tennis
Tony Kluxen
ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS
(24 units)
Phase 1-1, Valerie Abel
(60 units)
Phases 1-2/3 & 3-1, Tom Coughlin
(112 units)
Phase 2-1, Don Considine
(50 units)
Phase 3-0, Glenn Skola
(135 units)
Phase 4-0, Bob McLaughlin
(14 units)
Phase 5-0, Anthony R. Moscato
(88 units)
Phase 6-1, George Bowers
(77 units)
Phase 6-2, George Sacco
Meeting dates available on page 4 and on calendar
near back of this issue.
THIS ISSUE’S HIGHLIGHTS
Reports on Handcrafters’ donations to Wounded Warriors
Project, Charity Golf Classic Wrap-up, and Cancer Benefit
results.
Report of Tuesday, September 16, Board Meeting in From
the Editor’s Desk.
Looking Back by Maureen Brady, a new contributor to
the Mews News.
Plan for collection of food, etc. for FoodBank in November.
Look for articles from Lucy and Susan Dougherty.
Enjoy the photos of the Gala attendees and Golf Award
winners and Community Service honorees.
Cover photo of Holly Brook Farms and Garden Center.
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HANDCRAFTERS FROM THE
HEART
BE INVOLVED –
Attend ‘your’ association meetings!
Wounded Warrior Project
by Joan Baker
OCTOBER
1-1 No scheduled meeting
1-2/3 & 3-1 Annual Meeting, 6 pm, October 10
2-1 No scheduled meeting
3-0 Meeting, 5:30 pm, October 8
4-0 Meeting TBA
5-0 Electronic Meeting
6-1 Meeting, 4 pm, October 21 (Lib)
6-2 No scheduled meeting
FMCA Board Meeting, 7 pm, October 21
NOVEMBER
1-1 Meeting, Time TBD, November 1
1-2/3 & 3-1 Meeting TBA
2-1 Meeting TBA
3-0 Meeting 5:30 pm, November 12 (Lib)
4-0 Meeting 4:15 pm, November 19 (Lib)
5-0 Electronic Meeting
6-1 Meeting 4 pm, November 18 (Lib)
6-2 Meeting 4 pm, November 22
FMCA Board Meeting 7 pm, November 18
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Photo by Maureen Machirella
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e awoke on Saturday, September 13, 2014, to a rainy,
windy and gloomy day. Nevertheless, a group of
eleven ladies who faithfully create gifts for the Wounded
Warrior Project accepted an invitation to lunch at the Belmar Fishing Club. This was another opportunity to meet
and present our items to the men and women personally.
Every year a group of New York State Troopers from
Fort Drum provide transportation, lodging and activities
for a weekend at the Jersey Shore for veterans. These
veterans go as far back as the Vietnam War to the present
and represent all the United States Service branches. They
are being treated for various conditions resulting from their
service experiences.
During lunch we had the opportunity to visit and chat
with the veterans and to thank them for their dedication
and sacrifices. When it was time to say our good-byes, we
gathered in the lobby of the club and each veteran received
a handmade gift and warm wishes for the best of health
and happiness.
Although the sun never shone during the three hours
we were together, we felt the warmth of friendship and
goodwill and promised to return next year.
Please keep in mind that this is an ongoing project, and
we welcome anyone who would like to join our group. We
meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 1 to 3
p.m. at the Clubhouse. Drop by some Friday afternoon to
see and hear what we are all about. For more information,
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
by Nancy Blanchet
You know it’s autumn when all the gardeners start
putting out their chrysanthemums, followed by pumpkins,
straw people and corn stalks! Human nature is really funny,
isn’t it? We can’t wait for spring so we can start thinking
about what plants and flowers we want in our gardens.
Summer arrives and we complain about rain - too much or
not enough to keep those plants and flowers looking their
best. Autumn or fall arrives, whichever you prefer, then we
start ripping out what’s left of what we planted four or five
months ago and put in something else! A happy gardener
just keeps moving along with the seasons.
The crowds keep growing at our monthly FMCA Board
meetings. It’s really terrific to have so many residents at
the meetings. Many come with specific questions, which
they would like answered while others come to learn how
issues in the community are handled.
It was gratifying to hear President Cliff Jacoby report
that he and Finance Chair Tom Basile had met to study the
current method of handling work orders. Approximately
1,000 to 1,200 are sent to the office throughout the year,
with the majority sent during the summer months. They
believe that the current manual method of handling the orders is efficient but will investigate computerized programs
that are able to handle our unique situation, i.e. the eight
associations who must approve any changes or expenses
incurred before the orders are approved by the FMCA
Board and posted for completion by FM employees. As a
new feature, however, when work orders are completed,
residents will receive notification by way of a hang tag left
on their front doors by the FM employee who did the work.
Cliff also reported that permits have been filed for
work to control the growth of algae in our ponds. In ad• Family
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involved in getting through the process. The next topic of
great concern from many residents was the quality of the
landscaping here. Several residents voiced their concern
about the size and speed of the lawn care equipment and
the damage done to lawns by the equipment. Others commented on the danger of vine growth and other weeds to
the health of the hedges. Still others suggested that the
quality of the lawn products used to repair damaged lawns
was poor and not appropriate for re-seeding.
While there were a few unhappy people at the end of
the evening, the meeting gave anyone who wanted to voice
their approval or disapproval of actions made by the Board
the opportunity to make their opinions known. It was a
good meeting. Many thanks to the Board for their attention
to these concerns.
See you next month. Don’t eat too many sweets on
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MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGER
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hrysanthemums and kale in the flower beds, Giants
and Jets on TV, shorter days and longer nights all
mean fall has arrived at Fairway Mews. We have already
begun to see our snowbirds heading south for the winter
and jackets and sweaters becoming more the fashion for
our golfers. Feeling chilly on the course? Traye has just
received a new shipment of the latest styles in golf fashion
for colder weather! Unfortunately, none of the great looks
will be able to improve our games . . . but be sure to stop
in the Pro Shop and look for their big Halloween Sale!
I wish to compliment Traye Blackburn and Marc
O’Such for their great job for us this past season. Our
“Dynamic Duo” makes every effort to ensure each visit to
the golf course is a pleasurable experience.
Congratulations to all of our new Club Champions as
well as our “Shoot-Out” winners! There were many great
matches played in every flight leading to the finals and all
of the golfers put forth their best efforts.
The pool has been closed for the season and will reopen on Saturday, May 24, 2015. This past pool season
was very successful with many new faces enjoying the
sun and water.
The community turf areas have recently undergone a
renovation process by the Fairway Mews staff with many
areas having additional soil and seed put down for the fall
growing period. The tree trimming work, completed this
past season, enables us to provide better growing conditions for our turf areas; improved sunlight and air flow
play a major role in the growth of grass. We anticipate an
improved look later this fall and early next spring.
We will continue working on the perimeter hedge,
cleaning weeds and unwanted growth from the base. As
you can imagine, maintaining 2 miles of hedge line is a
monstrous task, and we are limited in the manpower we
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can devote to this effort. We will be installing 200 pieces
of new hedge to provide greater coverage in the weaker
areas. The Mike Whitley Tree Service is scheduled to
make several visits later this fall to trim some of the larger
trees throughout the community. This process allows for
better tree health and enables the tree to better withstand
the stormy weather forecast for the winter.
The 2015 Golf and Social calendar will soon be completed and approved by the Board of Directors. Once
this has been done, we will be able to begin reserving the
Clubhouse for dates in 2015. The Clubhouse has become
a very popular spot to host birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and other family events which involve too many
friends and family members to fit into your home. If you
are contemplating using the Clubhouse, please make your
reservations as soon as possible to avoid any scheduling
conflicts.
There is still plenty of great weather in which to enjoy the golf course and the tennis courts, so be sure to get
outside while you can and enjoy all your community has
to offer!
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CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHERS
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aving more money doesn’t make you happier. I have
50 million dollars, but I’m just as happy as when I
had 48 million. ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger.
We are here on earth to do good unto others. What the
others are here for, I have no idea. ~ WH Auden
In hotel rooms I worry. I can’t be the only guy who sits
on the furniture naked. ~ Jonathan Katz I don’t believe
in astrology. I am a Sagittarius and we’re very skeptical.~
Arthur C. Clarke
The first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs
to anyone. ~ George Roberts
I have kleptomania, but when it gets bad, I take something for it. ~ Robert Benchley
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GOLF NEWS
“Woosy and I are talking about marriage. He says it’s
the longest relationship he’s ever had. ~ John Daly, on
playing all four rounds of the Masters with Ian Woosnam.
FROM YOUR PRO, TRAYE
The golfing season is now starting to wind down. This
is the time of the year where you wait for that nice day to
come and then get out there and play. Just a reminder to
the Friday $ Match players, we will be moving the start
time back in October to an 11:30 start on Fridays! So be
up at the Clubhouse at 11:00 for that 11:30 start!
Aside from that, time will be blocked off on the tee
sheet at 9:30-10:30 starting Tuesday, November 4 (Men’s
18), 9:30-10:30 Wednesdays (Women’s 18), and 9:30-10:30
Thursdays (Women’s 9) for league players looking for a
game. Other than that, the course is open for play on those
days as official league play is now done for the season.
The Pro Shop will have one last sale of the year. That
will be the Halloween sale with prices so low they are
SCARY! The sale will take place on Friday, October 31,
and go to Sunday, November 2.
RULE OF THE MONTH
that you hit a 3 wood, 5 wood, or even an iron off the tee!
That will put you in a good position to take a full swing
with a bit of confidence into the green! Just like anything
else, it is always good to have a game plan, know your
target yardage and try to get there!
WACKY SHOTS
Lucky bounces are all part of the game, but here’s
a sequence that defies belief: John Remington, playing
England’s Cotswald Hills Golf Club in 1959, took a fiveiron at the short 7th hole and hooked it badly toward a
drainage ditch. His ball caromed off a drainpipe toward a
greenside bunker where it hit a rake and bounded toward
a ball already on the green. Remington’s ball glanced off
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the other ball and skipped into the cup for an ace!
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PUP REPORTER
By Lucy Dougherty
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’ve been very busy since my
last report, and I have lots of
information to share with you.
My career as a Therapy Dog has
begun! In a few months, I will
be licensed by Therapy Dogs
International, but there are many
steps for me to take before that
happens. The first step was to
have my interview with Laura Siemientkowski, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at
Monmouth Medical Center,
a Barnabas Health facility.
In preparation for this, I had
to spend many hours “socializing” with other dogs and
“cuddling” with people as
much as possible. It was a
tough job, but as you can see
from this picture with Lisa, I
did it with aplomb.
My interview was a success, and I was granted a
scholarship for the Pet Therapy Program at Barnabas!
Laura noticed that I make people smile a lot, and she’s
planning for me to be the first Therapy Dog to work in
the hospital’s out-patient Oncology unit. I’m very excited
about this because I love making people smile; it’s a pretty
easy job for me.
Before the fun begins, we have lots of work to complete
for Laura: medical checks for mom and me, background
checks, references, hospital volunteer orientation, six weeks
of training for me, followed by four phases of testing. Then,
I get my wings on my first birthday (Valentine’s Day). What
a day for the perfect gift of love!
If you are interested in The Pet Therapy Program at
Monmouth Medical Center, please contact Laura Siemientkowski at 732-923-6670 and feel free to use my name.
Laura is always looking for good dogs to share their love.
There is such a need for this, and it will make you feel really great! If you are interested in becoming a Licensed
Therapy Dog, you can get more information from Therapy
Dogs International. My personal trainer and the person who
will certify me is Diana Coles with TDI. She’d be happy
to help you and can be reached at 732-542-6185.
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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL
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FOR MARY’S PLACE BY THE SEA
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by Liz Fitzpatrick
check for $8,600 was presented to Mary’s Place by the
Sea by Elsie Edlis, chairperson of the 2014 Women’s
Golf and Luncheon Cancer Benefit. The very successful
fundraiser consisted of 80 golfers. They were joined by an
additional 30 ladies who also participated in the raffles.
They all enjoyed a breakfast donated by Starbucks and a
delicious buffet lunch donated by Wegman’s and Finn’s of
Bradley Beach.
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Mary’s Place staff with Elsie Edlis and Liz Fitzpatrick.
Mary’s Place co-founder Michele Gannon.
Golf Winners: Karen Kozemchak, Liz DeAmicis,
Mary Maurer, Barbara Reynolds.
COUNTRY CLUB NEWS
cont’d from page 8
A joint effort by the lady golfers afforded the guests
special home-made salads and desserts. The day could not
have been a success without the support of the 9 Holers,
18 Holers and the Tuesday Men Golfers who registered the
guests, handed out gift bags, sold chances and honor flags.
As always, Traye and Marc worked with their usual
aplomb and expertise to set the stage for a great golf outing. Many thanks to them and the committee members
who worked so hard to assure us of a successful event as
well as to the many local merchants, restaurateurs, and
Fairway donors.
Mary’s Place by the Sea is located in Ocean Grove and
provides a place for women with cancer to heal: mind, body
and soul. Oncological massages, nutritional counseling,
spa treatments, and yoga are just a few of the many services
provided free of charge.
If you are in need of services or want to volunteer,
please contact Mary’s Place by the Sea at 15 Broadway,
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 (732) 455-5344.
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ctober brings us the enjoyment of all the beautiful
fall colors and wonderful cool weather that makes
golf very enjoyable.
September 26 was our Gala Awards Dinner at Doolan’s
Shore Club. Virginia Upton, chairperson, and her committee presented an impressive evening for all the Mewsies
and their friends. The Gala was a celebration of the end
of the season, featuring an open bar from 5 pm to 6 pm
in the Atrium Room and a sit-down dinner in the Grand
Ballroom with unlimited wine, beer, and soda and also
fabulous entertainment. Everyone celebrated the golf
awards presented by Traye and Marc and the well-earned
community service awards presented by Jerry Fitzpatrick.
The Happy Days String Band brought to us by Virginia
Upton and her committee will perform for us on Sunday,
October 26. This is an extraordinary day of entertainment.
We promise you a fun-filled afternoon featuring songstress,
Aileen Stahl, with strutters and colorful costumes. Please
mark your calendars for this fantastic event.
Friday, October 31, is the Volunteer Dinner. We are
busy assembling the list of all the wonderful volunteers
that give so much to this community. This is always a
special event. We are most grateful to all of you for being
so generous with your time. The guest list is well over 100
members from our outstanding community
Sunday, November 9, is our Sunday Afternoon Concert
presenting the fabulous vocalist, Maggie Worsdale, singing the Songs and Letters of World War II. All family and
friends are welcome. Special thanks to Barbara Birmingham, our Chairperson.
Sherlie Anderson is our unsung hero. She works tirelessly to make sure all the reservations are logged in. We
could not have all these wonderful events without her. Jo
Tull has been continually involved in the Country Club.
She purchases supplies and photographs most of the events.
We are extremely thankful for her support.
A very special thank you to Nancy Blanchet and Jo
Tull for all the time and effort they put forth in making
the Mews News the publication we all look forward to
reading each month.
Heartfelt thanks to all who make our events so much
fun.
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TRAVELS WITH IRENE
ell here I am again; hoping you will join us on one
of our great trips. We try very hard to please, and
it is always good to see your smiling faces wherever we
travel. Our trip to Atlantic City will continue even though
our Showboat Casino is closed. The date is November
10, 2014, and will be to Harrah’s. We continue to receive
our $30 chit; we leave at 9 a.m. promptly and ask you to
arrive at 8:45. We are home by 6 after a day of play. We
are going to continue our 50/50, plus the magnificent prizes
which come from all over the world. Rich, our driver, is
a great driver and keeps his eye on the road.
I did spend an afternoon to see how much you have to
walk to get to the playing floors in Bally’s and Caesars. It
is not a short walk. Both places have a long walk from
the bus to the slot machines. Caesars has two floors to
play at and quite a long trip from the bus as is also true
at Bally’s. The plus at Harrah’s is you walk right into the
Casino and everything is on the main floor. The layout is
easy to get used to, and once you are familiar, you can get
to your favorite machine.
Now some new information about two new travel
opportunities . . . One is a river journey on the Rhine
River. Our ship is first class; we have journeyed with this
line before. The crew is very helpful, the food great, and
the cabins well taken care of.
The second journey is to Ireland, and the price includes
airfare. It is different in that you are on your own; however,
a car is included, as is your living space—at Adare Manor.
It is a grand opportunity to be with friends. No matter where
you go in Ireland they speak our language and are happy to
see you. The pubs serve great grub and fine drinks. Check
the bulletin board in the Clubhouse and then give Sherry a
call for all the details. Flyers available in racks.
We are getting ready for our holiday in the Caribbean. I’m not sure if any space is left but call me, and I
will investigate for you. I also have some information on
stateside tours and will let you know about them very soon.
So for now, so long and I’ll see you around the Mews.
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F.A.Q.’S
How long will the golf course be open for play?
The golf course remains open for play subject to the whims
of Mother Nature! If we experience warm weather, the
course will remain open for play until December 31. If
not, we may utilize temporary greens and tee areas or, in
the event of very bad weather, close the course completely.
Can I get the Mews News delivered to my winter residence?
Absolutely! Simply stop down to the Fairway Mews office
during our regular hours, and let us know where you want
the newsletter sent and you are done! There is a nominal
fee to cover the cost of mailing, but this will ensure that
you keep up to date with all the happenings and upcoming events in your community. The Mews News is also
available on-line at no cost to the reader! Simply go to our
website, fairwaymews.org, around the 15th of each month,
and follow the prompts to view the entire publication along
with all pictures which are in the edition.
Should I put in a work order for leaf removal?
No. Each year Live Oak Landscape and the Fairway Mews
staff embark on a leaf clean-up program. This program will
continue into the winter months providing the community
with its best possible appearance for the winter months.
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THEY EARNED THEIR REPUTATION
A
Scotsman and his wife walked past a swanky new
restaurant. “Did you smell that food?” she asked.
“It’s Incredible!” Being a ‘kind-hearted Scotsman’, he
thought, “What the heck..., I’ll treat her!” So, they walked
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past it again.
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TIME TO VOTE
“MUMS AND PUMPKINS . . .
PERFECT TOGETHER”
by Geoff Blake
N
ovember 4, Election Day, will be here before we
know it. It is a day that many people take for granted,
especially in an off-year election. We should all be anxious
to do our civic duty and get out and vote.
I’m sure you hear, as I do, the old excuses like “what
difference can I make” and “nothing ever changes anyway.”
I hope you get as frustrated with those lame excuses as I do.
Are we too complacent and comfortable to investigate the
issues at hand, locally as well as nationally? I hope not. There are choices to be made by us this November 4
for a town council seat as well as for a United States Senator to represent us in Congress. Those two decisions alone
should get us to the polls. Both those choices directly affect
all of us here in New Jersey as well as in Fairway Mews.
There are two public questions up for approval/disapproval this election as well. The first asks us to decide if
we want to set up pre-trial detention for certain criminal
defendants as they await their trials, something to ponder.
The second public question asks us to approve/ disapprove
whether the state should dedicate 6 percent of corporate
business tax revenues to open space preservation, an interesting question as well.
New Jersey has made voting quite simple. As usual,
we go to our polling station to vote. Our station is in our
Borough Hall. If you want to vote by mail, it is easier than
ever to do so. Just complete an Application for a Vote By
Mail Ballot, which you can download from the County
Clerk’s Office, and return the application to the County
Clerk at least seven days prior to election day. Voters may
apply in person to the County Clerk’s Office up until the
day before the election to receive an absentee ballot. Your
ballot will be sent to you to fill out and return.
Hopefully, we will all get out and vote. It is a responsibility and a privilege that we should never take for granted.
Remember, if you don’t vote, you shouldn’t complain about
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the results!!
NO ONE KNOWS FAIRWAY MEWS BETTER,
I LIVE HERE.
My Commitment to you is:
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INTEGRITY
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Spring Lake, NJ 07762
732-449-8886
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Cell: 732-966-1971
by Joan Baker
Y
ou can’t miss these ever-popular symbols of fall.
They seem to be everywhere. Here is a suggestion
for decorating your table with a centerpiece that will last
for at least a month and is made with all natural materials.
But first, these basic components have to be prepared,
and the age-old question of what came first—the mums or
the pumpkin--has to be addressed.
Let’s start with the mums. Many gardeners buy a mum
plant and treat it like a bouquet of fresh flowers and discard
the entire plant when the flowers die off. This need not be
the case. If you would like to try growing mums in your
perennial bed, it will take a little effort now, but they do
winter over successfully in our climate. Choose a sunny
spot and one that has well drained soil. After the first frost,
cut off the dead flowers and cover the entire plant with
mulch to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. When spring arrives,
you will be rewarded with a hardy plant.
Now select a pumpkin in proportion to the space available. Cut the top off cleanly and remove all the seeds and
membranes. Save the top for an accessory. Clean the
inside with paper towels--do not submerge the pumpkin in
water--let it air dry. Fill a l-pound tin can with light colored
candle stubs or paraffin half way and place the can in a
saucepan with water. Heat over a low flame till the candle
wax is melted. With a small disposable foam brush, coat
the entire inside of the pumpkin including the underside of
the top. Any exposed surfaces will rot at room temperature.
When the wax is completely dry, it will be easy to add wax
to any spot missed. Discard any unused wax carefully.
Before assembling your creation, place a block of
wet Oasis in a glass bowl or a drinking glass and add the
flowers and foliage. This method allows for replacing
flowers easily.
To finish off your centerpiece, take a walk around your
garden and look for some fall colored leaves that have fallen
to the ground. Cut individual leaves from branches and
place the leaves in a phone book. In just a few days they
will be dry enough to place at the base of the pumpkin,
overlapping them to form a wreath. Another use for the
pressed leaves is to use them for place cards for your dinner table. Write the guests’ names with a fine felt pen and
glue to a piece of cardboard. An acorn cap makes a good
stand, a small slit in each side will do.
“Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the
flower.”
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~ John Harrigan
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15 Varieties and Counting or Why
Shopping Has Become Challenging
by Eleanor Jordan
I
t all started with a cereal coupon. It was for that bright
yellow“cheery” box I’d been buying for years. My eyes
popped as I scanned the list of flavors. There were 15!
Admittedly, I have eaten some of them, such as Honey
Nut, Multi-Grain and Protein, but never Multi-Grain Peanut
Butter, Fruity or Yogurt Burst. Most of these also come in
two different sizes. Why the need for so many choices?
During my next shopping trip, I walked up and down
the aisles with a new perspective and purpose, to look for
“option overload.” I found plenty in all product lines.
Buying toothpaste used to be a simple task. You chose
paste, gel, or for the daring, striped. The two main brands,
the “C” products, now present us with a dizzying array of
choices. Crest had 21 and Colgate had 12 different products on the shelf. Visiting their websites, I found that Crest
had over 50 and Colgate had 26. This does not include the
different sizes in each variety. Which one does your dentist
recommend? I’m sure they are just as confused as we are.
Of special interest to me was Crest Be Adventurous. It
caught my eye with its bright blue box with multi-colored
bubbles on it. Its description: “Explore outside your
boundaries with a touch of chocolate infused with mint.”
A dental hygiene product with candy flavoring? A 4.5
ounce tube priced at $6.29 gave me an additional reason
not to purchase.
M
CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
T
he Spring Lake First Aid Squad treated the Fairway
Mews and Spring Lake Garden Club volunteers to a
delightful evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner
at their station on Washington Avenue on September 15.
In remarks of thanks to the volunteers, Squad President
Bob Tanzola reported that approximately $10,000 had been
raised through this event at the Mews on August 2. q
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disappearing. But we are also happy to see our
customers again. If I can be of service to you, please
call us. We have 40 years experience, are fully
insured, adhere to your schedule, and generally
cost less than what you are now paying.
Thank You,
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My final foray was down the detergent aisle. One of
my favorites is the A&H brand. You can buy it in powder, premeasured power paks and liquid form. I buy the
Sensitive Skin variety so my spouse’s clothes don’t smell
like “Sun-Kissed Flowers” or “Tropical Burst.” Only 15
varieties from which to choose. Add that to all the other
brands and you have a really long aisle to navigate.
A new survey by Consumer Reports National Research
Center confirms that option overload is more a hindrance
than a help. Thirty-six percent of those surveyed said
they were overwhelmed by the information they had to
process to make a purchase. I imagine some of the rest
of the respondents are like me. They limit their focus to
the one item in each category they want and block out the
rest. Not very good for the manufacturers of these endless
varieties but great for my sanity.
The next time you are shopping, just take in all the
choices you have to make in the market or drugstore. It
can really be a daunting task. Next time I might try a different type of cereal, just for the fun of it. Change is good
and, luckily, I will have lots of choices!
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Sources used: Consumer Reports, March 2014
MAXINE
y doctor told me to start killing people. Well, not in
those exact words. He said I had to reduce the stress
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LOOKING BACK ….
by Maureen Brady
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Before demolition by the wrecking ball on February 11,
2014, the inn had 15 rooms, a restaurant and a pool. The
owners said that business had dropped due to the recent
hurricanes and they had no choice but to sell.
The Spring Lake Planning Board approved the subdivision of the property into two lots. Two new high-end
single family homes are being built on the site.
My thanks to Dot Lau of the Spring Lake Historical
Society, Inc. for providing this information.
The Historical Society warmly welcomes new members.
To join, call 732-449-0772 or email [email protected].
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Annual general membership is $25.
JOIN US IN PLANNING AHEAD
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n the 10th to 13th of November, there will be empty
boxes for us to fill with nonperishable food items in
the Clubhouse. We are giving you advance warning—you
can take advantage of sales. The collection is to support
the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Should
you wish to contribute a turkey or other perishables, call
the FoodBank at 732-918-2600 for a drop-off location.
Since the FoodBank can purchase in quantity which
makes dollars go further, you may prefer to make a monetary contribution. Checks may be dropped at the Mews
office or mailed to: FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean
Counties, 3300 Rte. 66, Neptune, NJ 07753. If you choose,
enter Fairway Mews on the memo line of your check so
they know our community is a supporter of their work.
Being a community for whom generosity is second
nature, we know there will be many boxes full of food to
transport to the FoodBank on Friday, November 14. We
thank you for your large hearts from the bottom of ours.
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ne of the aspects of Spring Lake that makes it such a
unique and special place is the impressive architecture
of the notable buildings which distinguishes this picturesque community. These lovely, historic buildings give
Spring Lake its old-world charm and elegance. The great
hotels were especially elegant and charming. Although
many of these “grand dames” have been demolished in
the name of progress, it is worth a look back to remember
those buildings which made up the original fiber of early
Spring Lake.
Many of you remember The Sandpiper Hotel on Atlantic Avenue. Did you know that it was built circa 1888
and was originally known as Moorehead Cottage? It was
the only surviving building on Atlantic Avenue after the
fire of 1900. As a matter of fact, there was a house just
two buildings to the west of it that was an almost identical
twin. That building was in fact destroyed in the 1900 fire.
Because it had survived the fire and was one of the oldest
buildings in Spring Lake, Moorehead Cottage held much
importance and significance to the town during its many
years of operation.
In 1937, Moorehead Cottage was purchased by Edwin
and Clara Alexander. In 1939, they decided to renovate it
and convert it to a hotel and restaurant. Their idea was to
include an upscale tea room and restaurant on the ground
floor and a hotel upstairs. Instead of a communal bathroom,
Mr. Alexander had the progressive idea to add bathrooms
to every room. He also planned to add a kitchen to prepare
lunch and dinner for potential customers walking to the
South Pavilion.
The only problem with this plan was that the Alexander’s had just enough money to buy the house and pay the
mortgage. They didn’t have any extra money to pay their
contractors for the renovation they had envisioned. The
Alexander family approached the contractors with their
plan and promised the contractors that they would be paid
after the business was up and running.
Believe it or not, the contractors did their work without
pay. Lo and behold, the Sandpiper became a success and
all the contractors were paid within a few years in cash and
with interest. This story was recalled by Alex Estelle, an
electrical contractor, who installed the electrical service
in the Sandpiper and was happy to report that he was paid
in full!
As one of the oldest buildings in Spring Lake, it stood
for almost 100 years on Atlantic Avenue. During its
heyday, the hotel was host to many luminaries, including
Albert Einstein who would visit from Princeton on summer
weekends to relax, take in the sights, swim in the ocean
and enjoy fine dining.
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THE JBJ SOUL KITCHEN
- EMPLOYMENT AND EMPOWERMENT TEAM –
A HAND-UP IN THE COMMUNITY
shared by Susan Dougherty
O
ur very own Jeanne Burrus from 69 Willow Lane took
time off from her career to take care of back-to-back
terminally ill parents and found time to give back to the
community. JBJ Soul Kitchen is always looking for volunteers to help serve the in-need population of Monmouth
County either by washing dishes, bussing tables, or cutting
up vegetables....let Jeanne know if you are interested.
The JBJ Soul Kitchen is based on the philosophy of dignity and respect, and the “hand-up” not “hand out” model
uses volunteering as the basis for earning meals as well as
engaging in other services provided through the community kitchen. The JBJ Soul Kitchen serves MORE THAN
A MEAL in its endeavor to respond to community needs.
One of the leading reasons people experience food
insecurity is due to sudden life changes, and one of the top
three reasons is unemployment. For those who are unemployed and choose to volunteer at the JBJ Soul Kitchen;
there is a “hand-up” provided through the Employment
and Empowerment Team (EET). While assisting with
budget concerns by earning meals for themselves and/or
their families, a volunteer, after five volunteer shifts, may
be eligible to participate in the Employment and Empowerment Team Program.
The EET was created, and is headed by Jeanne Burrus,
a Human Resource Strategist, with 18 years’ experience
with various Wall Street firms. The team includes seven
experienced Job Coaches: Meg Cody, Lisa Kettyle, Carolyn Broderick, Marisol Agosto, Ann LaPorta, Mary Mueller
and Lynn Schaber. The team also includes Life Coach,
Denise Fountain; Attorney, Margaret Mahon; LinkedIn
Specialist, Linda Presutti, and Financial Advisor, Mary
Elliott. This dedicated group of 12 professionals volunteer
their time to provide a valuable service to JBJ Soul Kitchen
Volunteers who have recently become unemployed. Help
with resume` writing, interviewing skills, and job search
methods are only a part of what is offered through the EET
program. The rate of successful employment with the help
of the Employment and Empowerment Team has been over
85 percent in a tough job market.
If you are considering volunteering, stop by the JBJ
Soul Kitchen at 207 Monmouth Street in Red Bank and ask
about volunteer opportunities. For more information and
testimonials, please visit the website; www.jbjsoulkitchen.
org or the Facebook page under JBJ Soul Kitchen.
JBJ SOUL KITCHEN where HOPE IS DELICIOUS
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and MORE THAN A MEAL is served.
MEWSITES
Need a ride to the doctor, bank, store? No charge!
“Have car, will drive” Tuesday-Friday
Call Joe Fichter at 732-282-0675
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hen I get old, I’m going to move in with my kids,
hog the computer, pay no bills, eat all the food,
trash the house, and when asked to clean, pitch a fit like
it’s killing me!
Experts say caffeine is bad for you. Fat is bad for you,
but don’t worry—‘cause that’s bad for you too!
It is hard to understand how a cemetery raised its rates,
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and then blamed it on the Cost of Living.
OUT AND ABOUT, CHECKING IT OUT
by Virginia Upton
P
rime 13, Jersey Shore Steakhouse, 710 Arnold Ave.
Point Pleasant. BYOB 732-202-6483 Reservations
recommended. Don’t be tricked! At the address you’ll
find a different restaurant, Coal Pizza! Turn left into the
little street to find Prime 13, same address, adjoining Coal
Pizza. Go figure.
Strange address aside, it turned out to be a fun place.
It’s a great place to go with a big group. The kitchen is
open to the dining room, so you can enjoy watching the
chefs at work. The warm and welcoming waitress, Danielle,
steered (pardon the pun) us in the right direction. She said
the risotto that accompanied the day boat scallops entree
was out of this world so we ordered one in appetizer size.
The scallops were fresh, cooked perfectly, and the risotto,
divine. We went on to share the porterhouse, which is accompanied by a chopped salad, (mixed lettuce, cucumber,
tomato, Bermuda onion, red wine vinaigrette). Danielle also
recommended their popular, twice-baked truffle and white
cheddar cheese potatoes ($6), so we shared one and a side of
creamed spinach ($7). Now, for the piece de resistance! We
also split an order of their amazing chocolate creme brulee.
Don’t leave without tasting it; it alone is worth the trip.
Speaking of a warm welcome, the owner, Gerard Tortora, a man who clearly is invested in making his customers
happy, made the rounds, introducing himself to the patrons.
He wanted us to know they use Angus certified grass fed or
free range meats, a WoodFire grill, and their own smoker.
Equally impressive, the Executive Chef, Jeremy Karp,
a delightful fellow, came out of the kitchen to introduce
himself. Why were these men so warm and welcoming?
Jersey City genetics! Yep, turns out their families were from
(where else?) Jersey City and moved to Kearny. Gerard
and Jeremy may not have been aware of it, but their Jersey
City roots genetically programmed them to relocate to the
Jersey Shore. (I’ve always suspected it was a Jersey City
law; “Thy children shall go forth and populate the Jersey
Shore. They shall receive special notice in dispatches if
they retire to FM.”)
Seafood entrees begin at $28 for the salmon, steak
entrees at $26. The day boat scallops with the risotto was
so wonderful that I returned and had it as an entree ($32.).
Dr. Motley’s spare ribs were fabulous. We also highly
recommend their Tuna Taco. On a scale of 1 to 10, these
last three items were a twelve!
I asked Gerard about discount cards for Fairway Mews
residents, and he said he would be happy to give us the same
10% discount we enjoy at Doolan’s, Ray’s Cafe, Runway
34, etc. Flash your driver’s license or FM ID to show proof
of residency, and he’ll give you one on the spot.
The Turning Point Restaurant (breakfast & lunch)
Route 35, Sea Girt, has been enjoying a long line of eager
customers ever since it opened on Memorial Day. The reason for their success? Fresh, delicious food, an interesting
selection, generous portions for standard prices, and an
unusually happy staff with stellar customer service skills.
The staff’s smiles are so blinding I have to put on my sunglasses when I pull into their parking lot. Nowhere else
have I found so many warm, bubbly, playful personalities
employed in one restaurant. On a dark and stormy day,
I’ve actually caught myself thinking, this is a good day to
go to the Turning Point; one of those bright, happy faces
is guaranteed to make me laugh. Sure enough, when I arrived, acting host twenty-something Jamie, told me I could
sit wherever my heart desired. He then wrote and signed a
note that read “Miss Virginia can sit wherever she wants!”
How can antics like that not bring a smile to your face?
Because the staff is so unusually personable, I cornered
the General Manager, (who identified herself as Mandi
Jones) to find out how she managed to collect so many
merry, engaging people under one roof. Mandi believes,
because you spend such a large part of your day at work,
you should enjoy your time there. You should even have
fun. She does hilarious things, such as Silly Sock Day
with the staff to make their workplace a fun place to be.
To Michele, one of their cute-as-a-button wait-persons,
everyday is Silly Sock Day! Be sure to check out Michele’s
priceless outfits.
Apparently Ms. Jones also encourages her servers to
call the customers by name. When I asked how they knew
my name, she said your name is on your credit card. Smart
lady knows how to make her customers feel welcome! Were
I to open a business, I’d steal that manager in a heartbeat.
Turning Point’s light, healthy, delicious, and non-spicy
turkey chili is a huge favorite of mine, as are their their
grilled chicken feta salad, and eggs benedict, but like you,
I enjoy all of their offerings. Check out their delicious
flavored coffees and hot chocolate, Bubbie’s Pastrami
Sandwich, and their Blunder Benedict.
“Blunder Benedict” and “Bubbie’s Pastrami?” Like I
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said, this place cracks me up!
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THE BOOMER 46
AN INSTITUTION OF LEARNING
by Jerry Fitzpatrick
shared by Natalie Larson
A
fter my summer hibernation, (an odd choice of words
), I will not espouse the theory of “Where has the
summer gone” or “ I cannot believe the summer is over,”
because every columnist in this or the last issue will have
said that. Time does not literally fly. The physical and
spatial laws of nature do not succumb to the human touch
(except, of course, in the H.G. Wells classic “The Time
Machine”). Thus this is my first cannon ball of autumn.
At a recent party, I was speaking to a classmate of
mine from St. Peter’s Prep. He was boasting that he was
the youngest person in our class. I inquired as to his actual
age. He responded that he was 68. I was amused, because I
told him that he was mistaken, since I was just 67. Asked
as to my birth year, I replied 1945. He then called me a
moron because 67 added to 1945 does not add up to 2014.
I then realized that on my last birthday, I deliberately deluded myself and did not face reality and say that I was
68. I have told everyone for the last year that I was 67.
So this October, I will leapfrog from 67 to 69. P.S. Liz is
much younger than I.
I recently heard a radio advertisement for a Christian
Mortgage Company. Having dealt with certain mortgage
companies, I began to think this through. Except for the
big brick and mortar banks, there is no reliable mortgage
company, whether it be Christian, Muslim, Hasidic or
Hindu. This is a ploy to appeal to a certain base. Probably
like all those outfits, you will wait forever for an answer to
your application. A telephone call will make you think that
you have been patched through to the Tower of Babel. You
must have the patience of Job before you have a closing.
You will be stranded like Jonah in the limbo of the whale’s
belly, waiting for relief. When finally you reach the settlement table, the money lenders will extract from you points,
hidden fees, ridiculous appraisal fees and unconscionable
padded charges. You might as well be on the Ark, because
you have rain for 40 years, when you try to finish paying
off the mortgage. Enough said.
Lastly, I have decided who I am going to be for Halloween. I am going to buy the largest plastic ears that can be
found and don a brown suit. Guess who I will be? Answer
in November issue.
THE BOOMER
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ccording to a news report, a certain private Catholic
school was recently faced with a unique problem. A
number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick
and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine provided
it was of a natural or neutral skin tone, but after they put
on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirror
leaving dozens of little lip prints.
Every night the maintenance man would remove them;
and the next day the girls would put them back. Finally,
the principal, Sister Mary, decided that something had to
be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met
them there with the maintenance man. She explained that
all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the
custodian, who had to clean the mirrors every night (you
can just imagine the yawns from the little princesses).
To demonstrate how difficult it had been to clean the
mirrors, Sister Mary asked the maintenance man to show
the girls how much effort was required. He took out a
long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned
the mirror with it.
Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.
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ishment less severe.
As my Momma
would
say,what
“You’re
ing Jim.
Then Jim
said the
bad word, ”Damn, what hapin deep trouble now—wait till your father comes home.”
pened?” Murphy couldn’t believe what he was hearing
Now I have one last story to tell you about relating to
when he realized that it was Jim he had dumped the water
my experience with Patrick Murphy/judge. At age 75 years,
on and not me. I watched him go out the door with his tail
I want to clear my slate and do penance for my missteps.
beneath his legs.
Please bear with me; it will soon be over.
I’ve waited 60 years to ask for Jim Eiman’s and MurBack in seminary, one Saturday night each month we
phy’s forgiveness. I’m sorry, Jim. Murphy, you probably
would be treated to a movie. When the movie was over,
deserved it. For these and all the other sins I may have
we would go into the chapel, say our night prayers and
committed, I am sorry.
then immediately go into our sacred silence--no talking,
PS: The devious one has repented and is living a
no communicating of any kind until morning mass the
stellar life in a small New Jersey community known as
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following day.
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On one particular movie night, after night prayers, I
was grabbed by the devil to assist him in a little mischief.
Now if you’ve ever been grabbed by the devil, you know
the exhilarating feeling that results. I was on my way back
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RECIPES
Enjoy a new taste to your meatloaf this fall.
Fajita-Style Meatloaf (12 svgs.)
1 Tbsp. oil
1 each red and green pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 pkg. (1 oz.) Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix
¼ cup water
2 lb. extra lean ground beef
1½ cups cooked long-grain white rice
2 eggs
1½ cups Kraft Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese,
divided
1 cup Taco Bell Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in large skillet.
Add peppers and onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until
crisp-tender. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water; cook
and stir 1 min. Spoon into large bowl; cool 10 min. Add
meat, rice, eggs, 1 cup cheese and ½ cup salsa to vegetable
mixture; mix just until blended. Divide in half. Shape the
meat mixture into two 8x4-inch loaves and place in 13x9inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top each with
half the remaining salsa and cheese. Bake 55 min. or until
done (160 degrees). Slice and serve.
French Onion Meatloaf (10 svgs.)
1 pkg. (6 oz.) Fresh Take Classic Four Cheese Recipe
Cheese Breadcrumb Mix, divided
2 lb. lean ground beef
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onions
2 green onions, sliced
2 eggs
1 can (2.8 oz.) French fried onions, coarsely crushed,
divided
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Reserve ¼ cup cheese from
Fresh Take package. Mix remaining cheese with bread
crumbs, meat, yellow onions, green onions, eggs and half
the fried onions just until blended. Shape into 10x6-inch
loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 1 hour. Top
with remaining fried onions and reserved cheese; bake 15
min. or until cheese is melted and meatloaf is done (160 degrees). Serving suggestion: Serve with smart side dishes,
such as streamed broccoli and a crisp mixed green salad.
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Festive Apple-Cranberry Salad (8 svgs. 1 ¼ cups each)
½ cup Kraft Real Mayo Mayonnaise
½ cup Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1 each green and red apple, coarsely chopped
8 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup dried cranberries
1 pkg. (4 oz.) Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped Planters Pecans, toasted
Mix mayo and dressing until blended; toss with apples.
Spoon into large straight-sided clear bowl; top with layers
of all remaining ingredients except nuts. Toss gently before
serving; top with nuts. Or refrigerate until ready to serve,
then toss and top with nuts. Substitute: Prepare using Kraft
Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise.
Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars (32 svgs.)
1 cup flour
¾ cup quick-cooking oats
½ tsp. baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup Planters Creamy Peanut Butter
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13x9-inch pan with
foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Mix flour, oats and baking soda until blended.
Beat butter, peanut butter and sugars in large bowl with
mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix
well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each
addition. Stir in chocolate and cranberries; gently press
onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 20 to 22 min. or until
center is set. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift
dessert from pan before cutting into bars. Substitute: dried
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cherries for the cranberries.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BUT
PROBABLY DON’T
A
raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will
bounce up and down continuously from the bottom
of the glass to the top. (Okay, how many of you will rush
to try this?)
Chocolate affects a dog’s heart and nervous system; a
few ounces will kill a small-sized dog.
Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn’t wear pants. (Check out www.snopes.com
to see what they have to say about this one.)
Ketchup was sold in the 1830’s as medicine.
Upper- and lower-case letters are named ‘upper’ and
‘lower’ because in the time when all original print had to
be set in individual letters, the Upper case’ letters were
stored in the case on top of the case that stored the smaller,
‘lower case’ letters.
By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back,
you can’t sink in quicksand (and you thought this list was
completely useless.)
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RED DUCK
kindergarten teacher handed out a coloring page to
her class. On it was a picture of a duck holding an
umbrella. The teacher told her class to color the duck in
yellow and the umbrella green. However, Bobby, the class
rebel, colored the duck in a bright fire truck red. After
seeing this, the teacher asked him: “Bobby, how many
times have you seen a red duck?” Young Bobby replied
with “The same number of times I’ve seen a duck holding
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BOOK BUFFS
n November 18, this very active group will be discussing The Color of Water by James McBride at 10
a.m. in the Clubhouse. Please plan to participate; all are
welcome. You may pick up the book at the Wall Library;
just mention that you are a Fairway Mews Book Buff.
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It’s cocktail time!
John Tarantino and Jean Cuccaro.
Jim and Rosemary Heine.
Marie and Cliff Jacoby; Myles and Joanne Dolan.
Delia DeMarco, John Leone, Bob Starkey,
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Jerfe and Bill Dittmann.
Maria Pinto, George James, Barbara
Birmingham, Joe Furfaro.
Roy Rasmussen, Liz and Lou DeAmicis, Anne Rasmussen.
What a wonderful way to spend an evening!
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2014 Community Service Honorees.
Photos by Virginia Leone and Lou DeAmicis
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