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Briar II News
Volume 19, Number 7
Published by the Homeowners of Greenbriar II, Brick, N.J.
November 2014
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Greenbriar II
Board Meeting
Board of Trustees
Wed., November 5
Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.
President - John Fahey
1st Vice President - Philip McConnell
2nd Vice President - Frank Jones
Secretary - Rita Hahn
Treasurer - Bill Philipson
Wed., November 19
Auditorium at 10:00 a.m.
Televised on Channel 97 at 10:00 a.m.
Briar II News Staff
Rosemary Sparandera,
Colleen Tierney, Ren Relli,
Rose Marie Lodico, Judy Muldoon,
Pat Cerro, and Pat Vincelli
All residents are invited to attend!
Circulation
Colleen Tierney,
Judy Muldoon, Barbara DeRosa, Pat Vincelli,
Elise Martell, Mary Ann Pecci, Annette Luccioni,
Marge Donovan, Vince Horsting,
Richard & Betty Gerber,
Janet Kain, Peg Jaeger, Val Hickey,
Joe Zubrowski, Mary Kupka-Irski
These are the substitutes:
Dorothy Westpy, Rita Hahn,
Bonnie Rosa, Connie Safran and Don Briden
Deadline for submission of articles for the December Issue of the Briar II News is November 5.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Editorial Staff
Policy
Contributions: We invite readers to send articles
of interest to the GB II community, including photographs, drawings, and letters to the editor. Material
must include the writer’s name and address, and
preferably be less than 500 words for articles and
200 words for letters. We also solicit your opinions
and your ideas for new articles.
Classified Advertisements are accepted only
from residents of GB II. They must not compete
directly with regular advertisements contained in
the paper.
For Advertising Contact:
Senior Publishing Company
1520 Washington Ave., Neptune, NJ 07753
888-637-3200
Deadline For All Advertising: Tenth day of the
month for insertion in following month’s issue.
Editing: All material is subject to approval by
the editorial committee which reserves the right to
edit, condense, or reject it. Material published does
not necessarily represent the views of the editors nor
of the GB II Community. The editorial committee
does not endorse the services or items offered by
advertisers.
We accept no responsibility for any advertisements. If there
are any complaints concerning an advertiser, please contact
them directly. If you receive no satisfaction, you can contact
your Better Business Bureau or the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs.
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We Thank You
The Briar II News staff thanks the following people for
their contribution to this edition of the paper: Mary Aimutis,
Jane Azzaretti, Richard Bartomioli, Janet Beronio, Mickey
Bosso, Bonni Clavelle, Astrid Doughty, Jean Johnson,
Barbara Kochie, Sissie Jones, Fran Martin, Mary Ann
Pecci, Gail Relli, Ginny Rimback, Gin & Jack Sanderson,
Dee Vickers, Peg Jaeger and Jane, Noreen and Ruth.
Thank You’s
Kudos to the Garden Club! I have a business; Paperwork Assistance, LLC, and I travel to many of the surrounding 55+ neighborhoods on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. When
I come home at the end of the day I’m always so happy
to see our entrance to Greenbriar II. It by far is the nicest
entrance I see most days. I love the seasonal flowers and
I just love to see them change with the seasons. Excellent
job, Garden Club!
Bonni Clavelle, 9 Berkshire Court
***
To Briar II News Staff:
Warm and most sincere thanks for the delicious and
delightful luncheon you gave for the deliverers of the Briar
II News. It was enjoyed by all of us.
However, even deeper, heartfelt thanks to your hardworking, committed staff for compiling, writing, editing,
publishing and preparing for the distribution an appealing,
looked-forward-to booklet month after month after month.
Wow!
I opened my first Briar II News 15 years ago with surprise - and with joy, admiration and appreciation ever since.
You’re the greatest!
Lovingly, Fran Martin
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Golf Banquet
Story & Photos by Rose Marie Lodico
The Golf Dinner & Dance has been one of the favorite
Pausz, Anne Marie Willcox, Diane Mansfield and Ginny
parties for residents of the GBII community. Jacques is the
Rimback. Phil McConnell made great root beer floats. Joe
caterer that has been consistently serving delicious food
Marsella and Lee La Point sold tickets for the 50/50 drawand different year after year. Of course without the musical
ing. The lucky winner was Sissie Jones.
genius of Steve & Debbie, there would be no party. Having
A special treat for the evening was the 25 or more gifts
said that, a successful evening was imminent. Co-Chairmen
that were awarded to lucky guests if their name was chosen
Harry & Dodi Clayton and their committee did a superb job.
in the drawing. The generous gifts, consisting of wines,
The beautiful centerpieces were made by Yvonne
liquors, backyard umbrellas, and beautiful paintings were
Grosso and Kathy Fahey. Hors’doeurves were prepared by
all donated by members of our community.
Sissie Jones, Peg Johnson and Sonja Larsen. Servers and
Thanks also to the R&A Committee and the volunteers
kitchen crew were Dave & Mary Lou Whitaker, Sal Grosso,
who work so hard to make every event run smoothly.
Frank Jones, Norm Larsen, Prue Campbell, Marie & Ken
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THANK YOU from page 3
Dear Briar II News members,
All of us thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food provided at the Briar II News luncheon last week, and thank
you for inviting us!
Jane, Noreen & Ruth
***
Dear Briar 2 News Staff,
I would like to thank you for the yummy luncheon. It
was so gracious of you.
Thank you for all you do.
Peg Jaeger
***
To the Staff of the Greenbriar News,
Thank you so much for a delicious lunch and also for
the chance to meet some new neighbors. We had a fun time
with laughs and songs.
Thanks again for a delightful afternoon.
Len & Annette Luccioni
***
Dear Briar II News Staff,
You all hit another home run with that tasty luncheon
and friendly hospitality!
Thank you so much for your accolades, but YOU
deserve the applause.
Sincerely, Mary Ann Pecci
***
The Garden Club Plant Exchange Committee Kathy
Fahey, Jean Johnson, Barbara Kochie and Theresa Schmidt
would like to thank the residents of Greenbriar II for supporting our recent event.
The plant exchange was not planned as a fundraiser
but more as an opportunity for residents to trade perennial
and house plants, and to learn more about the Garden Club.
However, due to the generosity of residents, the club raised
$30 from the purchasing of plants and donations. This
money will be used toward beautifying our development
and for when the club is asked to provide centerpieces at
community events.
Barbara Kochie
***
My husband Jack and I do so enjoy the Briar II News
that you so thoughtfully put out and send to us each month!
Thank you all,
Gin & Jack Sanderson
***
Many thanks to everyone for all the support and encouragement in these past months. You’ve been a help in
my recovery and, I know, saved my life! I truly appreciate
all you have done for me and continue to do.
Sincerely, Jane Azzaretti
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Tags for the Jersey Shore
Animal Center
Hi neighbor,
My name is Gin Sanderson and I am making tags for
the Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick, for their Thrift
Shop. We use greeting cards, preferably the front half. If
you have saved greeting cards and would like to donate
them it would be greatly appreciated.
I have placed a shoebox in the entrance to the clubhouse
for your discarded greeting cards. Please place the front
halves of cards in the box!
Thank you, Gin Sanderson
The Library Club
Submitted by Janet Beronio
“Brother, can you spare a dime?” We have reworded
that famous expression to “Resident, can you spare some
time?” because we need your help.
We meet only one morning every month - usually
the fourth Thursday at 9:30 a.m. During that time we
process and shelve both paperback and hardcover books
(so generously donated by our caring residents), weed out
older books to make room for the new, and update card
catalogues.
What our members have in common is a love of books,
a love of our wonderful community and a love of helping
others.
If interested, please stop by at a meeting (check our
monthly calendar to verify date) or call Janet Beronio at
732-458-8009.
Thank you for your consideration.
Letter to the Editor
It is with sadness that after 25 years I am retiring
from CareRing. Anne Leahy, who has done a wonderful
job during my surgery and recuperative period, will now
be permanent chairman of CareRing. She will continue
to be assisted by Joy Casapullo who does the scheduling,
and Ginny Rimback and Bill Philipson who manage the
equipment. I want to thank everyone with whom I worked.
Keep up the good work and God bless you. I also want
to thank Marie Karpeles and her crew for taking over the
Teddy Bear Project.
Sincerely, Astrid Doughty
***
We were saddened to hear about Astrid Doughty’s passing after her Letter to the Editor was published in this issue.
The Staff of the Briar II News would like to extend
their condolences to Astrid’s family and friends.
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Welcoming New Residents
Submitted by Mary Ann Pecci,
Photos by Rose Marie Lodico
Our Welcome Committee “initiated” Greenbriar’s
newest residents September 9th at an informative social
gathering held in the clubhouse. Nina Zamarra, chair of
the committee, and members Angela Noto, Ginny Rimback
and Mary Ann Pecci hosted the event with the assistance
of R&A president and secretary Diane Mansfield and Anne
Marie Willcox. Laughter and learning took place as com-
mittee information was provided, complimentary tickets
for upcoming events distributed, and Trustees introduced.
Flower arrangements made by the Garden Club were taken
home by one lucky guest at each table, and the evening
concluded with informal conversation and delicious refreshments. A hearty welcome to all of our new neighbors!
More Photos on page 9
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WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS from page 8
Short Biography of
New Residents
By Mary Ann Pecci, Photos by Rose Marie Lodico
John Mullen, retired from the Wall Township School
System, comes to 58 Greenbriar Boulevard from nearby Pt.
Pleasant. He really enjoys Nature and outdoor activities,
especially fishing. When inside, you might find him watching TV with a favorite snack, popcorn. WELCOME John!
Here is new resident Betty Horvath, 19 Piedmont
Drive, whose hobbies include reading and completing
crossword puzzles. From Edison, she is a former billing
clerk who enjoys a dish of ice cream while watching TV.
Not much time for that though. Betty is a grandmother of
9 and a great-grandma of one! WELCOME Betty!
If you are celebrating your
50th, 60th Anniversary, etc, in 2014,
the Briar II News would like to
photograph and interview
the happy couple for the newspaper.
Please Call
Rose Marie Lodico at 840-9546
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more so when trying to keep holidays and other events in
sync with the appropriate deadlines for upcoming issues.
The staff is thinking “November” and “December”, but the
calendar is showing it’s only “October”.
Much of our time is spent at home, typing our own
articles as well as the handwritten stories and notes which
are submitted by residents. Then there are the many photos
that must be examined for clarity and interest, deciding
those best fitting an article. There is a limit on the number
we can include per issue.
Once we receive the rough draft from the publisher,
there is only a very limited time we are allowed to review
and correct errors, as well as update any new information
that must be included. This proofing must be done in addition to the staff’s regular meeting. We try to catch the
typos, but none of us is perfect.
Finally, a few days later the finished product arrives about 675 separate issues. They come tied in bundles of 25
copies, which then must be divided, retied and delivered to
the 16 carriers who so graciously have volunteered to deliver an issue to your door. Believe us, they are appreciated.
So, there you have it; this is what goes on inside Briar
II News.
Perhaps some background information is necessary
to clarify how your favorite community newsletter works.
Those of us on the staff meet each week, usually on the
same day at the same time, but subject to change when
necessary. Senior Publishing gives us the deadlines to
have all of the month’s articles in to them, when we will
receive the rough copies to proof, and when the final copies will be brought to us for distribution. We do not do any
of the printing, nor do we have any part in procuring the
advertisements which appear in the issues. This is the sole
responsibility of the publisher and is how Senior Publishing makes its profits. It, in turn, provides Greenbriar II a
tidy sum of $7,800.00 per year. The publishing company
produces newsletters, yearbooks, advertising fliers, etc. for
many organizations and businesses throughout the state.
They have been most cooperative and helpful in meeting
our specific requests over the years.
Now for the confusion we deal with each month, and
it makes our heads “swim” with the question of “What
month is it, anyway?” We no sooner receive and distribute
one Briar II News, and only a week later have to get the
final assortment of articles gathered and organized for the
next month, while starting the planning stage for the month
after that. Our brains become discombobulated at that point,
Annual Circulation Staff Luncheon
By Rosemary Sparandera
On Thursday September 25, we held our annual luncheon to thank members of our circulation staff. These are
the hardy people who bring your Briar II News to your door
each month. We admire them for what they do, walking
in the hot sun, sometimes rain, sometimes snow and cold.
As in years past we have catered the food from Wallach’s, located in Toms River. The food is always delicious,
and they deliver it to us still warm. Also, the prices are
good. Members of our staff provide desserts, which are
always a hit. Since Ren does not bake, Gail provided her
wonderful recipe of cheesecake cups, topped with fruit.
Mmmmmm good.
The Circulation staff who attended seemed to enjoy
the afternoon, which we were happy to treat them to. Since
some circulation staff members were unable to attend, I
would like to take this opportunity to say that we, the staff
of the B2N, want to thank all of our Circulation staff for
what they do. Hope to see you next year.
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To all my friends in Greenbriar II,
I would like to thank everyone who provided transportation and delicious food for me during my recent illness.
The get well cards and phone calls lifted my spirit while I
was going through a difficult time. I feel so blessed to live
in such a caring community.
Sincerely, Arlene Morgan
***
To all my friends and neighbors in Greenbriar II,
I want to say thank you for all the visits, Mass cards,
and get well cards while I was ill. I appreciated all your
good wishes.
Jane McDonnell
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$139 was donated to
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Celebration Concert
Attendees
This September we celebrated our 117th year of the
founding of the Colony of Mercy. It has been an amazing
adventure to see God at work in the lives of the 20,000+men
who have come through the program. The ministry of addiction recovery has grown to include additional ministries
that now include ministering to women in addiction.
Moving forward, your prayers and financial support are
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the privilege of ministering to men, women, and someday
teens who are battling addiction.
We received your gift on September 18, 2014 in the
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Thank you for partnering with us and for your generous
gift. May God bless you.
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Ticket Sales: $30
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Story and Photos by Rose Marie Lodico
Wow, a Sunday Brunch with a turn
out of 87 residents. This was the first time
the new stove/oven was used. Four 10 lb.
loins of pork were baked; Two roasts were
stuffed and two were plain. Frozen hash
browns (12 lbs.) were prepared with all
their cheesy goodness, and later baked.
Ten lbs of green beans, plus 2 cases of
breakfast sausage were cooked and ready
for consumption that morning. This was all
made possible by the kitchen crew, Dave
Whitaker, Sal Grosso, and Bruce Hammel
& Co. The Crew & Co. deserves an “A+”
for organizing, shopping, prepping and
executing a perfect Brunch. Undoubtedly,
the new stove worked fine!
Servers, greeters and people who prepared the foods
were Diane Mansfied, Anne Marie Willcox, Mary Lou
Whitaker, Phil McConnell, Joe Marsella, Harry Clayton,
Joanne Casey, Annemarie Caruth, Angela Noto and Angela Marsella. Oh, I neglected to mention that Karen Mc
Connell and Yvonne Grosso managed to make at least
130 waffles from scratch. Thanks also to all who contributed the delicious desserts that morning, especially
my favorite, the Italian cheesecake.
Ten new residents were given tickets to the Brunch
as invited guests of the R & A Committee. So happy to
see so many new faces in attendance that morning. Once
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A View from the Briarpatch
By Ren Relli
Joan Rivers was a friend of mine, not really, but I
watched and listened to her for many years, so I felt real
close to her. She was an entertainer. She wanted to delight
you. She wanted to make you laugh. With me, she succeeded so brilliantly.
She really was a friend of Peggy Noonan, and in her
article about Joan River’s tragic death, summed up her
life very nicely. Joan was the daughter of a doctor. Born in
Brooklyn, she was a writer, actress and stand-up philosopher. On and off with her own show productions on TV
and radio since 1968, her caustic wit and sarcasm was her
stock in so many venues. With her own call-in talk show on
radio, she stood up to anyone on virtually any subject. She
absolutely knew what she was talking about. She thought
a lot about how things work and what they mean.
Her fame was universal, according to Peggy Noonan’s
article; Joan told how it isn’t like the old days, when you’d
go down a city street and people would recognize you.
Fame had suddenly, and in some new way, gone universal.
Joan and a friend had just come back from a safari in Africa.
One day they were walking along a path when they saw
some local tribesmen. As the two groups passed, a tribesman exclaimed, “Joan Rivers, what are you doing here?!”
She couldn’t believe it. “This is Africa,” she thought.
And then she thought “No, this is a world full of media
that shows the world American culture.” We talked about
it, and I asked, beyond the idea of what might be called
Western cultural imperialism, what else does the story
mean to you? “It means there’s no place to hide,” she said.
“They can know you anywhere.” At the time, the Internet
age was just beginning.
No one could be sure if she ever felt accepted by the
showbiz elite, or any elite. She was a conservative, you
see. She was too raw, didn’t respect certain P.C. conventions, wasn’t careful, didn’t pretend to a false dignity. She
took the celebrated and powerful down a peg. Her wit was
broad and spoofing, she would play the fool, but it was also
subversive and transgressive. People who weren’t powerful
or well-known saw and understood what she was doing.
She didn’t respond well to political manipulation. She
believed in a strong defense because she was a grown-up
and understood the world to be a tough house, according to
Peggy. She loved Margaret Thatcher, who said what Joan
believed: The facts of life are conservative. She didn’t do
a lot of politics in her shows “politics divides an audience”
but she thought a lot about it and talked about it. She was
socially liberal in the sense she wanted everyone to find as
many available paths to happiness as possible.
Her death, while tragic, sums up life. It just won’t be
much fun without her. Others knew this, too. In June 2004
Ronald Reagan had just died. A group of his friends were
invited to the Capitol to say goodbye. Joan was there, as
a great friend and supporter of the Reagan’s. In a ceremonial room on the Senate side there was, suddenly, an
alarm. Secret Service instructed all to leave, quickly and
immediately. Everyone in the Capitol ran toward the exits
and down the great stairs. Joan was with the television
producer Tommy Corcoran, her best friend and companion
of many years.
Down the great marble halls, down the long steps, at
the bottom of the steps, Joan fell on the ground, breathless.
Her high heel had broken, the wind knocked out of her.
“I’m not going any farther,” she said to Tommy. “Keep going,” Tommy’s reply. “No, I’m staying with you.” “Run.”
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fun without you.” He said if anything happened they’d go
together. And he sat down next to her and held her hand
and they waited for the plane to hit.
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governor had drifted into restricted airspace. They had no
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Story by Rosemary Sparandera, Photos by Don and Rosemary
On September 23, Don and I ventured into Manhattan
to visit the 9-11 Museum. It was well put together, and very
informative as well as touching.
Prior to our visit, I went online to the museum website
and was able to buy and print our tickets. It is $18.00 for
seniors and you can pick the time you wish to enter. There
is no time limit on how long you can stay. Buying the ticket
in advance avoided a long wait on a very long line.
Since we were early on arriving at the site, we visited
the two fountains that contain all the names of those who
perished that horrible day. Since I know a few who died, I
was able to find the location of their names on the website
for the museum prior to our arrival. Each panel has a letter
and a number; ie, N34 or S29. I put in the name and the
location came up. It allowed me to see the names and recall
my connection to them.
As we entered the museum, we found a map of what
was available. To us, it was interesting that the museum is
underground. One floor is on the street level, and there is
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involved, calling their family members. There was one
section where you could type in the name of someone you
knew and their photo came up, and a voice told you about
them. Another area was where you could leave a message,
which you wrote in longhand. I knew of three people who
perished that day. One was a fireman who worked at my
hospital on his off days as security and sometimes as an
ambulance driver for the emergency room. Faustino was
very excited as he was going to become a grandfather; sadly
he never got to see the baby. Another was the daughter
of a childhood friend of mine. Although I had only seen
her one time, when she was about 4 or 5 years old, I felt I
knew her. The third person I knew was the son of one of
my co-workers at the hospital.
We feel that this trip was well-worth the cost and time
spent there. Don and I did a lot of walking that day. From
our arrival at the site until our departure we were on our
feet over 6 hours. We did have about a 1/2 hour lunch break
(And yes, we sat). At every turn in our visit we learned
more about what really took place that terrible day. As
many of us know,we can all recall what we were doing
when we heard the news. For me, I was packing to move
here to GBII, my closing was scheduled for the 3rd week
that September 2001.
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By Colleen Tierney Photo: Ren Relli
Ren Relli and I were leaving the clubhouse after a Briar
II News meeting, when we noticed a new flag that was flying below the Stars & Stripes on the flagpole. It happened
to be September 11, and it was obvious from the design on
this flag, that it commemorated that terrible day of 2001.
Inside the silhouette of the Pentagon are the twin towers
of the World Trade Center, and above the design are the
words, God Bless America.
Ren had his iPad and took some pictures, although the
lack of a sufficient breeze called for some patience.
While we stood there, Bobby Georgiou came by on his
3-wheel bike. He told us that he had donated the fIag to the
community, and that it had been given to him by a priest in
New York. It was a thoughtful contribution to Greenbriar
II by Mr. Georgiou, since many of us know someone who
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That Old Gang of Mine
An Original Poem by Corp. Ray Saverese - March 8, 1943
Submitted by Mickey Bosso
This poem was written in a letter to my husband during WW II by a
neighborhood buddy from Brooklyn. Perhaps it will remind us of what
Veteran’s Day is all about and what our servicemen go through when they
are off to foreign lands fighting for our freedom.
A letter arrived that I was glad to see,
enclosed was a poem about a spot o’er the sea,
The fellow who wrote it could write a book,
Of the place I call home or namely Red Hook.
Thousands of miles and the briny foam,
Separate me from the scene of the that poem.
But I know that when something is dear,
It’s easy to remember, for it stands out so clear.
I too, can recall the pals that were true,
You can say what you may, but they were a swell crew.
Baseball and football and any other game,
Not very skillful but played hard just the same.
I pause for a bit to brush a tear,
Excuse me friend, but those boys were so dear.
My handerkerchief is pocketed, I’m ready to start,
To tell of the friends who are here in my heart.
Like me, most of the boys are far away
But we’ll be home on a future day
To revive the days that we knew then,
And from this experience we’ll be better men.
Many a good time I can recall;
I won’t foget the minstrels at the Hall,
With Sophie Gilbride singing “Paradise Lane”,
And old soup Campbell’s “Walking Cane”.
Another combination that was hard to beat,
Was the Husseys and the Laffans with their dancing feet.
And Babe Bianchi with his winning smile,
Who, in a ballgame could knock ‘em a mile.
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Remember the dock at the foot of the street,
When swimming to the pier was considered a feat.
Let’s not forget Gambo’s lemon-ice,
And the kids on Sunday rolling their dice.
Everyone knows that boy named Pat
With the new-fangled pants and the shapeless hat.
I remember him well with his perpetual pipe,
I’m looking him up after his strife.
Remember Richard Street after 12:15 Mass
I knew everyone that I had to pass.
The boys would clutter up Meyer’s store,
And tell of the time they had the night before.
Remember each corner, I can see them still,
Nary a one without a Bar and Grill,
One was owned by a man named O’Brien,
Who never failed to send me candy on time.
Here in Africa when I reminisce
And think of the things I have to miss,
The one thing that comes to the fore,
Are the pals that I knew in the days of yore.
My candle melts low
My eyes blur from the strain,
Sleep will be fitful,
For I know we’ll meet again.
My buddies who are weary are now abed,
And dreams of home fill each head.
And I know they must be fine
If they had friends like “That Old Gang Of Mine.”
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Greenbriar II’s Serenaders
By Pat Cerro & Photos by Carol Hart
Saturday night’s presentation of Songs of Stage and
Screen at the clubhouse was a memorable one. I was fortunate to be sitting in the second row, and able to observe
“Doc” Hart’s method of conducting the Serenaders. He was
quite entertaining, and you knew that the chorus responded
favorably to his conducting by the way they sang so beautifully, and sounded so professional. I especially enjoyed
that he had parts that only the men sang, and also parts for
strictly the women. There was lovely harmony resounding
through the walls of our clubhouse. A standing ovation was
awarded and it was well deserved.
The show began with the “Do Re Mi” musical number
from The Sound of Music. This was a perfect way to begin
the program since most music is derived from the scale.
The women sang “Cockeyed Optimist” from South Pacific,
followed by another favorite of the same show, “Some
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Rain”, is a number that really pleased the audience, since
you could hear them quietly singing along as they recalled
Gene Kelly singing and tap dancing across the screen
twirling his umbrella. Greenbriar II’s popular “Ol’ Blue
Eyes” (Frank Smith) sang a lovely rendition of “Always”.
It uniquely included the male voices responding. “Sunrise,
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was beautifully sung by this marvelous chorus. We were
treated to the voice of the lovely Josephine Araniti, as she
performed “’Till There was You” from the ever-popular
play, “Music Man”. They wound up their performance with
a lovely Gershwin Medley, including, “Shall We Dance?,”
“Embraceable You” and “I Got Rhythm”. The audience
begged for an encore, and the Serenaders obliged us with
a different rendition of “Let There be Peace on Earth”.
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the entire audience of 5,000 - were inspired and energized.
That’s what this weekend is about.”
The next day started bright and early with the opening
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of O Town at 7AM. The doors of the Center opened at 8
On September 26 and 27 a group of friends and I
and Oprah welcomed us back for a full day of workbook
attended “Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend” at the
exercises and inspiring speeches from her handpicked
Prudential Center in Newark.This was the fourth stop of
trailblazers; author Mark Nepo, pastor Rob Bell, life coach
Oprah Winfrey’s eight city arena tour.
Iyanla Vanzant, author Elizabeth Gilbert, and snowboarder
The event started with the opening of O Town - an
Amy Purdy. We even spent 15 exhilarating minutes exeroutdoor activity hub filled with live music, celebrity guests,
cising to Soul Cycle.
cooking demonstrations and photo kiosks.
At the close of the event Oprah implored us to create a
Meanwhile inside, the Center was running on a sepanew vision for ourselves and to fulfill our greatest potential.
rate source of energy. Registration wristbands lit up and
Undoubtedly, any attendees who were on the threshold of
changed colors, transforming the Center into a starry arena.
change were now equipped to take the first step toward the
Oprah took the stage Friday evening, speaking for aljourney of living the life they want.
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“Thanking our troops, one flight at a time”
The Pease Greeters
By Judy Muldoon
The Pease Greeters are volunteers who attend landings
and takeoffs of all military flights at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, NH, (formerly Pease Air Force
Base). These members are committed to meet the planes...
and to welcome troops passing through the airport on their
way to or from conflict in any part of the world. They are
there at any time, day or night, to offer the last goodbye or
first enthusiastic welcome home for each plane.
Greeters consider it a privilege to see that the brave
men and women serving our country are appreciated and
treated with respect. “These people are over there risking
their lives for our safety, and we want to thank them for it.”
Arriving troops are met with applause and cheers,
handshakes, and a lively welcome while patriotic music
plays in the background. These honored guests are provided
with refreshments and the opportunity to make free phone
calls to their loved ones.
It all started in 2005 with a handful of Marines and
veterans, and now numbers 2,000 volunteers. The greeters
are supported by numerous individuals as well as business,
civic and veterans organizations.
In April this year, Pease Greeters welcomed their 700th
flight at Pease International Airport in Portsmouth, NH.
Comment from a new Pease Greeter:
“Dear Pease Greeters: I greeted soldiers for the first
time last night. Two planes came in with over 600 soldiers
from Afghanistan. It was the most awe inspiring thing I
have ever done. The soldiers were totally surprised and
overwhelmed by us being there for them. To see the appreciation and tears in their eyes was something I will never
forget. I plan to do it again.
Comment from a military wife:
“Dear Pease Greeters, I just wanted to say a heartfelt
thank you for meeting my husband and his group on 4/11/14
as they traveled through on their way to Afghanistan. It
was so shocking to him that all those people would be at
the airport that late to see them off. PLUS you provided
them with treats, drinks and photos! As a nervous wite, I
cannot thank you enough for taking time out of your lives
to show my husband such compassion and care when I
was not able to be there. Thank you just doesn’t seem like
enough. You are appreciated. God bless.”
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Knitted Caps for Our Soldiers
When those soldiers on deployment return to their seats
on the plane, a homemade knit hat is waiting. More than
5,000 hand-knitted or crocheted hats have been distributed
since that program began in November 2008.
Our troops serve in areas that get very cold, and wear
the hats under their helmets, so they have to be made
without a seam or cuff, and in dark, muted colors or camo.
Our GB2 Knitting Group is joining the Pease Hat
Project. So far they have 26 caps ready to be sent to NH!
Knitters are Jan Lavance, Jean Johnson, Kathy Herold,
Janet Gambacorto, Joan Havens, Annemarie Caruth, Joanne
Casey and Rose Marakowitz.
Patterns for the caps are available by contacting Jan
Lavance (732-714-6519). Newcomers are welcome to join
the knitters who meet on Wednesday mornings in the arts
and crafts room from 9 -12. (Donations of yarn are always
appreciated)!
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Just an Internet Minute
By Ren Relli
Again Google.com is a good
friend. Explore world landmarks,
discover natural wonders, and step
inside locations such as museums,
arenas, famous restaurants and small
businesses with 360-degree images
on Google Maps with Street View.
You can type in any address and
see
the
street view of a destination, or
Ren Relli
your own home. By touching the arrows, you can take a
virtual road trip from point to point, or across the country
if you wish.
Or go to the many different places you wish to see. We
can travel with Google Street View, to the Grand Canyon,
Mount Everest, the Taj Mahal and and dozens of other
places. Explore the natural wonders of the world and step
inside castles, the great centers of the old world and newer
modern marvels with 360-degree views.
As a test run I used Google Street View to explore
the pyramids from the comfort of my armchair. Cameras
capture navigable images of Egypt that allow tourists to
visit ancient sites, including the pyramids of Giza from a
computer, iPad, or smartphone. Next stop was the Vatican.
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There you can look all around the plaza, 360 degrees, and
then go in to look at things like the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Truly amazing. I visited the Grand Canyon many years ago,
but never left the rim. Using Street View, the observation
was at the bottom, as if on a raft on the Colorado River.
Up close, the views were beautiful.
In its quest to map just about everything, Google has
added a breathtaking underwater adventure to Street View.
Now, you can dive deep into the world’s most famous reefs
and corals right from your computer.
To achieve this, Google sent divers down below with
27-megapixel cameras for amazing shots. You can go up
close and personal with all sorts of marine wildlife, or just
check out the colorful reefs.
Since Google is constantly updating their maps, you
can easily take a stroll down memory lane with their image comparison. You can actually go back in time! Check
out different countries through every season of the year,
and see the before and after effects of natural disasters and
construction projects. You won’t believe how much the
world has changed in just the few years that they’ve been
doing this project.
Women’s Club Update
By Patricia Vincelli, Photos by Rose Marie Lodico
September 18 was the first Woman’s Club Meeting of
the fall and winter season.
Unfortunately the speaker who was an Alzheimer’s
Specialist had to cancel, but Lynn Moeffler of Burnt Tavern
Rehab was able to attend. Lynn showed some beautiful
sea glass jewelry which she has made. She also had a free
raffle for wine glasses and wine. Congratulations to Gail
Moench who was the lucky winner.
Thanks to the refreshment committee for delicious
goodies.
We hope to see everyone at our October meeting when
Dr. Foster will be our guest speaker. He will discuss sleep
disorders of seniors.
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Garden Club First Plant Exchange
By Ginny Rimback
The Greenbriar II First Plant Exchange was held on
September 22nd. It was a wonderful day with over 30
outdoor and indoor plants available to share with our community. The plants were brought to the clubhouse by our
residents between 10am & noon. For each plant donated
for our exchange, a ticket was given which could be used
to obtain a different plant in the afternoon, between 1pm
and 3pm. If someone couldn’t donate a plant, they could
purchase plants at 1pm for $1 each.
The selection of plants was very impressive. Outdoor
plants included Shasta Daisies, Irises, Yarrow, various
daylilies , etc. Our indoor plants included Christmas cactus,
Spider plants, Philooendron, a large Palm plant, etc. Also
impressive was the knowledge of the Plant Sale Committee members fielding questions on the plants and garden
issues from our residents. Thank You, Barbara Kochie, Jean
Johnson, Kathy Fahey, Theresa Schmidt, plant exchange
committee, for a job well done.
Kudos to our residents for their wonderful support
and interest in our plant exchange and in our Garden Club.
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November 2014 Garden Tips
By Ginny Rimback
Chrysanthemums (Mums) are
the main flowers in November and
can be seen in outdoor gardens and
in indoor arrangements. Because
they come in so many bold colors
such as orange, violet, yellow,
white, purple, red, bronze and variegated patterns, they add warmth
and brighten up our landscaping
and indoor decorations. Mums can
be paired with pumpkins, gourds
and evergreen plants to create an
appealing environment. No wonder it is the Birthday Flower for
November.
There are several styles of
chrysanthemums; for example,
puffy(football) poms, spindly
spider, and quill flowers. They are
a member of the daisy family which also includes asters, zinnias, and cornflowers. While known as fall
plants, they can be found throughout the year. In fact, planting chrysanthemums in the spring will insure
that these plants will return outside year after year. Once frost is gone, the mums have more time to develop a substantial root system compared to planting them in the fall.
Chrysanthemums thrive in full sun and require about 3 hours of direct sunlight to produce bushy
plants with plenty of flowers. When first planted, they should be watered about one inch a week, similar to
your lawn. During the summer, watering should be more frequent, and in the fall around 3 times a week.
Mums can be planted in well-drained soil using standard garden fertilizer (such as 5-10-5) for growth.
Just traveling around our community, we can enjoy the beauty of chrysanthemums and their role in
creating a colorful, warm fall season.
Wishing everyone a Very Happy Thanksgiving from the Garden Club.
Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
By Pat Cerro
I have to be honest with you, I am not a fan of scary movies or plays, and that is why I never had the desire to see
Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway, nor the movie. I had my doubts when I agreed to go with friends to this play at Surflight
Theatre in Long Beach Island, NJ. I already had a plan in place. If it got too scary, I would just cover my eyes. That’s
how I did it over the years, when I found myself watching a movie I hadn’t realized at the onset was going to be scary.
What an amazing production! I found my eyes glued to the set, and I never covered them once. Of course, theatrical
productions don’t show all the blood and gore that is experienced on the screen. Confusing to me was the fact that this
play was based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson. Wasn’t he the author of that adventurous story, written for boys,
Treasure Island? This Jekyll & Hyde must have been quite a stretch from his original novel.
The actor who played Dr. Henry Jekyll, and also Edward Hyde, was Bart Shatto. He was stupendous! I understand
that on Broadway, two different men played the parts of Jekyll and Hyde. If that is so, I can readily understand why. This
man’s superb acting and magnificent voice kept you spellbound. Such an abundance of him was in this production that
I felt he must lose 20 pounds each performance.
As I left the Surflight Theatre, I thought, “Why would one ever pay the ridiculously high prices to observe a Broadway production?” when we are so fortunate to have such talented people right here in our backyard, so to speak. I am
delighted to have witnessed this talent and been able to observe a play which I never thought I’d be interested in. I look
forward to attending many more plays at the Surflight Theatre in the future.
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B2N Staff Enjoys an Autumn Fest
As we had done for the coming of Spring, the Briar II
News staff decided to bid farewell to Summer by having
a Fall Fest at one of our meetings in late September. Each
of us contributed to the bounty of goodies, and of course
fun was had by all.
Unlike our Spring festivity, there was no beautiful table
setting because Pat Cerro forgot to bring it, but she did
remember to bring each of us a chrysanthemum to wear. It
was disappointing that she neglected to keep them in water,
so the flowers were more wilted and dull than colorfully
vibrant. Not to worry - the food was our primary interest.
Ren brought a fresh fruit salad for an appetizer. Being
late in the season, it was no doubt hard to find some of
the fruits he included, so the strawberries and blueberries
lacked flavor, but the apple slices should have been fine.
They weren’t.
Rose Marie’s meatballs have always been the epitome
of meatballs. The ones she surprised us with were the size
of golf balls and could probably have held up well if used
for practice. They were crisp on the outside and hard as a
rock inside. Most of us suffered tooth trauma. It must be
mentioned that the sauce in which they were smothered
was pretty good, though a bit watery.
Meatballs usually pair with some type of pasta, but
Pat Vincelli had overcooked the spaghetti and had no other
pasta to substitute, so she brought mashed potatoes. This
was okay, except for the hard lumps of not-quite-cooked
potatoes that were left in. The gravy was also somewhat
lumpy.
Rosemary’s garden salad should have delighted us. It
didn’t. The greens were brownish on the edges, and tended
toward soggy. Actually, it was difficult to identify what
kinds of greens they were. The vinegar in the dressing was
slightly overpowering, and it was an effort not to choke.
We knew the best would follow because Judy had never
disappointed us whenever she brought one of her homemade wonderful desserts to our meeting. Despite the crunch
of egg and walnut shells that had accidentally fallen into the
batter, the German chocolate cake was wonderful. Sort of.
Colleen brought a carafe of her ordinarily delicious
coffee to complete our luncheon.
(We are not really looking forward to the Spring Fest.)
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Canine Column
By Colleen Tierney
chives) can be added to a dog or cat’s diet to ward off fleas
It works both ways. Medical science had established
is absolutely false. These plants contain propyl disulfide
years ago that people who simply pet a dog, cat or even
which will result in anemia, especially in cats, since dogs
watched fish in an aquarium, benefit from lowered blood
can ingest a larger quantity before being affected. It is far
pressure, less anxiety and are not as prone to depression.
safer to avoid using any herbal remedies, although most
More recent studies discovered that dogs also benefit from
herbs are harmless to pets.
physical contact. Like humans, they exhibit lowered blood
There is a serious concern about honey bee populations
pressure and heart rates. Along with this it was realized that
being wiped out by a disease known as Colony Collapse
dogs react more favorably to a gentle touch than to vocal
Disorder. The culprit is believed to be the spores of Ameripraise. The conclusion is that petting a dog for good work
can Foulbrood Bacteria (AFB) which can exist for many
is more important and gets better results in training than
years undetected, spreading among the hives. Everyone
vocal praise alone.
should realize that the decimation of honeybees will deHere is a more concise warning about the danger of
stroy many of our food sources. Here’s where dogs come
giving a dog grapes or raisins. One grape (or raisin) per
in. Dogs have been trained by the Maryland Department
pound of body weight is toxic enough to cause kidney damof Agriculture to identify the bacteria in hives, allowing
age resulting in renal failure and possibly death. Consider a
the Maryland Apiary Inspection Program to treat the hives
toy dog that weighs only 6 or 8 pounds. It should be clear
with antibiotics early enough to stop the disease. The dogs
that only a few grapes/raisins can be lethal. Not all dogs are
are able to inspect 100 hives in less than one hour, with a
affected this easily, but there’s no way of knowing which
100% success rate. Department of Agriculture inspectors
are, and which others are not.
can barely inspect 45 hives in an entire day, and they freBelieving and following many of the “modern” holistic
quently miss AFB infected hives.
and “natural” remedies which become popular can have
Note: It is not known why grapes/raisins are so toxic to
serious negative consequences. For example, the claim
dogs. However, in all cases the animals have shown
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dangerous elevations of calcium, urea, nitrogen, phosphorous and creatinine in their blood. Even though
given medical attention soon after presenting symptoms, many dogs died or had to be euthanized. Whether
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Michigan Memories
By Pat Cerro
I had barely heard of Mackinac Island, let alone know
I wanted to visit it. My friend Marilyn told me that she had
been to a nephew’s wedding in Michigan, and everyone
told them that they must tour Mackinac Island. She said
that they never had the opportunity, but it was a place on
her bucket list. When I showed her the Senior Tours Vacation booklet, she noticed that Mackinac Island was one of
their selections. She asked if I would join her on this trip.
Marilyn and I have been friends for over 45 years. We raised
our children together in Piscataway. She needed a vacation
since she has been caring for her sick husband for quite a
while. I knew we would have a great time because Senior
Tours makes every trip very enjoyable.
We began our journey from the Home Depot parking
lot alongside McDonald’s. How convenient is that? We
sat back and relaxed while our escort provided us with
video entertainment, games, prizes, and snacks, including
open-bar cocktails as we headed toward our first stop in
Streetsboro, Ohio. By the second day we were in Dearborn, Michigan and visited Greenfield Village. The quaint
historical attractions demonstrated how Americans lived
and worked since the founding of our country. By the third
day we arrived in Mackinac City, and went for a stunning
ride over the famous Mackinac Bridge to visit the Kewadin
Casino. They always include some sort of casino adventure
on these trips.
By the next morning we found ourselves on the Hydrojet Ferry, zooming across the Mackinac straits within Lake
Huron to that famous island. In case you are not aware,
there are no cars, trucks, or buses on the island. Your only
mode of transportation is by foot, bicycle, horse or horse
drawn carriage. We took the latter, and were taken to the
magnificent Grand Hotel for a wonderful luncheon buffet.
We were able to tour this superb hotel, with its longest front
porch, purportedly the longest in the world, overlooking
a vast tea garden and the resort-scale “Esther Williams”
swimming pool. Five U.S. Presidents have visited the
Grand Hotel, including Harry Truman; John F. Kennedy,
George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Gerald Ford who was
raised in Michigan. After our deliciously filling lunch, we
enjoyed the natural beauty of the island as we took a tour
(from a horse drawn carriage, of course). After our tour
we were able to walk down Main Street and do a little
shopping (or a lot).
After a two-night stay in Macinaw City, we headed
south to Frankenmuth, Michigan and stayed in the Bavarian
Inn. We toured this very German town with a knowledgeable tour guide, who grew up and lived in the town. We also
visited Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, which boasts of
a 1.5 football field of ornaments, lights, etc. The Bavarian
Inn was on our schedule for dinner. We waited outside in
the courtyard for the Glockenspiel to chime the hour of our
reservation. We then watched the life-sized figures reenact
a children’s Bavarian story. The restaurant was comprised
of many German-themed rooms. The ultimate in German
cuisine was served to us family-style. Even the wait staff
was dressed in the authentic and traditional garb. We were
entertained with German music played by an accordionist.
The next day we headed home, but not before we made a
stop at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. I especially
enjoyed the exhibit of the Presidents’ limousines from
Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Kennedy. Eating in Lamy’s
’50’s-style diner was neat, with its simple, limited menu
(unlike Rainbow Diner), and its $3 price for a tuna sandwich was also to our liking.
One more day of travel filled with fun, entertainment
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Fascinating Information
By Colleen Tierney
Although many pioneers in the auto industry have cars
named after them, the two brothers who were the first to
produce gasoline-powered cars in America have not been
given that honor. Charles and Frank Duryea began the
Duryea Motor Wagon Company, and in 1891 were producing cars in their Sprinqfleld, Massachusetts factory. One of
their cars won the first American automobile race, which
was run between Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois (1895).
Despite this success, their company ceased to exist by 1918.
Delta Airlines originally began as the Huff Daland
crop-duster planes, which were used to dust crops along the
Mississippi Delta during the 1920s. Eventually the planes
began carrying mail and passengers between Mississippi
and Texas, making stops in Louisiana. By 1928 the company was bought by C.E. Woolman, who changed its name
to Delta Air Service, later becoming Delta Airlines in 1934.
The plane in which Amelia Earhart flew solo across
the Atlantic in 1932 was a Lockheed Vega. The Lockheed
Vega was also the first plane to fly non-stop across the
U.S. in 1928, and Wiley Post flew a Vega when he made
the first solo flight around the world in 1933. The founders
of the Lockheed company, Allan and Malcolm Loughead,
became interested in aircraft in 1913, when they flew a
plane over San Francisco Bay. They began manufacturing
their own planes, but the public had difficulty pronouncing their name. Therefore they changed the spelling to
Lockheed. During the mid-1990s, Lockheed merged with
the Martin Aircraft Company, which had been founded by
Glenn Martin in 1909.
Food History 3
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1936--Allis-Charmer’s inexpensive “baby” harvester
brings mechanization to farms nationwide. Vitamin Plus,
the first commercial nutritional supplement, hits retail
stores.
1937--Spam Luncheon Meat (chopped shoulder meat
with ham added is introduced by George A. Hormel &
Company. Its seven year shelf life makes it a staple in Allied foxholes during WWII.
1939--Birds Eye Foods introduces precooked frozen
foods.
Mid 1940’s--Swanson frozen dinners are introduced.
The first offering is pilgrims’ favorite--turkey.
1942--H.J.Heinz sends self -heating tinned foods to the
front. The heating mixture, ignited by a fuse, evenly heats
cans of soup in battlefield conditions where conventional
heating methods are impractical.
1945--Fluorinated water is introduced after dental
researchers discover fewer cavities among population of
areas with naturally high fluorides. Political contoversary
for many years.
1948--The first McDonald’s hamburgers (ten to a
pound) are sold by brothers Maurice & Richard McDonald
at their drive-in-restaurant in San Bernadino, CA.
Ray Kroc founds the nationwide chain in 1955. The
quarter-pounder was introduced in 1971. By 1980, more
than 30 billion burgers had been sold.
1949--Cyclamate-based artificial sweetners were introduced for the weight conscious. Diner’s Club, the first
credit card organization allows Americans to eat on credit.
1954--TV--dinners make their debut.
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November Recipes
The beautiful hues of fall are everywhere and we know
that Thanksgiving is upon us. Please consider trying these
recipes along with your roast turkey or ham. Enjoy!
Happy Thanksgiving from the B2N Staff
Sweet Potato Balls
Submitted by Judy Muldoon
These have been a family tradition for every Thanksgiving dinner since I was a kid!
6 medium sweet potatoes (cooked, peeled and mashed)
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
12 large marshmallows
2 c. crushed cornflakes
Mix sweet potatoes with butter, sugar and nuts. Form a
ball around 1 marshmallow, roll in crushed cornflakes. Just
before serving, warm sweet potato balls in a 350°F oven
15 minutes or until marshmallow has softened.
Note: May be made ahead of time and refrigerated or
frozen for later use.
Corn Bread Pudding
Submitted by Jean Johnson & Dee Vickers
Ingredients:
1 15 ounce can whole kernel corn
1 15 ounce creamed corn
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 box Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
1 stick butter
Method:
Reserve 1/3 cup of liquid from can of whole corn.
Combine both cans of corn and add reserved liquid. Add
melted butter and mix well. Beat eggs and add to corn
mixture along with sour cream. Add Jiffy mix last and stir
well with fork. Place in 9x 13 pan that is sprayed with Pam
and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Cranberry Relish
Submitted by Gail Relli
1 bag Ocean Spray cranberries
3/4 cup sugar (I use 1/2cup)
2 Navel oranges, whole
Quarter oranges, including skin.
Put oranges and all other ingredients in food processor
or blender. Process until consistency is like relish.
Can be frozen.
Good also with chicken pork or beef.
Pumpkin Delight
Submitted by Sissie Jones
Heat oven to 350 degrees Spray and grease a 9 x 13
inch pan Bake 40 to 50 minutes
Step 1
1 Yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup for topping)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
In large bowl combine cake mix, 1 egg, 1/2 cup melted
butter. Mix well and put into prepared pan.
Step 2
1 -28 ounce can pumpkin
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Mix well and pour over first layer.
Step 3
1 cup cake mix
1/2 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
Cut butter into mixture to a crumble. Sprinkle over
second layer. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped nuts over top layer
and bake.
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It’s Been Said That Music Heals the Heart,
But Can It Promote Healthy Aging?
Submitted by Lucille Anlas
To find out, cognitive neuroscientist Julene K. Johnson is studying health changes in choir members at 12 senior
centers in San Francisco. The professor at the University of California in San Francisco has already studied choruses
in Finland and found an improved quality of life among older choir members. Another study at Georgetown University
concluded that older adults who sang in a chorus for one year had fewer falls, fewer doctor visits, and less loneliness
than those in a control group.
Choral singing, Johnson says, allows people “to use their bodies and minds while creating something beautiful.”
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Landscapes
Beautiful landscapes are all around us,
whether at home or on vacation, and capturing
them can lead to some fabulous images. View
the scene and decide what to include, and what
to exclude.
The key to powerful landscapes is having
something to anchor the image, particularly in
the foreground. Try for a layered effect with
something in the foreground, middle, and
background. This gives depth and leads your
viewer into your image. A strong leading line
is also a good way to draw the viewer’s interest
into your shot. Fences, roads, and shorelines
make good leading lines.
A great way to enhance your images is
using a polarizing filter. This filter works the
same as polarizing sunglasses – it is designed
to cut glare and reflections. It will make the
sky in your images darker (and the clouds
brighter) and help saturate colors.
If you review the scene, layer your image,
use a polarizing filter, and apply good rules
of composition you’ll get some wondeful
landscape images. As always you can email me
with any photographic questions or problems
at [email protected]. Visit my
site at www.KirmsPhotography.com to see
more of my images. Keep shooting and trying
to improve your images, but most importantly,
have fun with your camera.
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