Four Seasons Times Volume 20, No. 3 April 2015 FROM THE EDITOR Most of us have been housebound to some extent, due to the horrible weather we incurred over the course of this past winter. So, in an effort to bring you up-todate on some of the simmering issues that have been taking place, let me present them to you: • The staff of the Four Seasons Times is demanding a 50% pay raise. The editor is demanding her salary to be doubled. • The Pool Committee has received a request to set aside time for nude bathing in both pools. • The Board of Trustees has decided that the time limit for people’s comments and questions at open board meetings will be cut to 30 seconds. • In order to prevent frequent replacement of audio equipment, it will be necessary for all speakers at open board meetings to provide their own megaphones. • In an effort to stave off the wear and tear of equipment, the Fitness Center will only be open from 6-7 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. Reservations will be required. • Rental fees for the Ballroom and Activity Center have been raised to $1,000 and $750 respectively. • All expenditures proposed by the Board must be put to a community-wide vote. If more than10 people do not reply, the proposed expenditure will be vetoed. • Anyone wanting to join the Rock & Roll Club must first pass a test requiring them to dance the Lindy for 20 consecutive minutes. • Golfers over the age of 65 will be required to have a doctor’s note verifying that they are healthy enough to play. • In order to make our community more colorful, the Architectural Control Committee has suggested that each street be assigned a color scheme and all homes on that street must comply with the color code (i.e., Quicksilver Court=fuschia; Golden Seasons Drive=bright yellow). The alternative plan is to have all homes painted either purple or green, the official colors of Four Seasons Community. Karel Schnitzer, Editor All of the fillers in this issue are words of wisdom taken from “Winnie the Pooh” Spring Is Just Around The Corner & The Four Seasons Housing Market Is Heating Up 5 Fallcrest (Hickory) i Listed & House Sold Dom 69 Days 69 Spring Valley (Aspen) i Listed & House Sold Dom 176 Days 83 Jadelawns (Chestnut) i Listed & House Sold Dom 15 Days 19 Summerwinds (Danberry) i Sold This Property 26 Greenways (Danberry/GC) i Listed & House Sold Dom 37 Days 12 Spring meadow (Hickory) i Listed & House Sold Dom 73 Days 33 Spring Valey (elm/GC) i Sold This Property 35 Greylawn (Chestnut) i Sold This Property 28 Spring meadow (extd. elm) i Listed & House Sold Dom 77 Days 10 Dawnwinds (3-bdrm. Cedar) i Listed & House Sold Dom 10 Days 40 Silverside (Chestnut) i Sold This Property **DOM is Days On Market 732-779-6616 I Appreciate The Opportunity To Earn Your Business And Look Forward To Exceeding Your Expectations. 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PAGE 2 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 FOUR SEASONS TIMES 1560 Spring Meadow Drive Lakewood, NJ 08701 (732) 262-1807 Four Seasons Times Staff STEERING COMMITTEE Karel Schnitzer.................................................Editor-in-Chief Davida Schachter ........................................Consulting Editor Ceil Sherman...................................................Assistant Editor Rosalie Caputo.......................................................... Treasurer Jeri Hadley.................................................... Chairman/Reporters Lois Geschwind.................................. Chairman/Proofreaders Mel Franzblau.................................. Chairman/Photographers Ann Vernola/Vinnie Grandville.................. Co-Chairs/Typists Patricia Spillane........................... Chairman/Telephone Squad Dagmar Santangelo......................................... Office Manager Judi Comer...............................................Recording Secretary Madeline Raheb...................................... Ass’t/Special Events PRODUCTION COMMITTEE Proofers—Lenore Breslau, Sheldon Fialkoff, Lois Geschwind, Lois Piermattei, Susan Rutsky, Irv Sachs, Ruth Spector, Sonny Zegas Typists—Rosalie Caputo, Vinnie Grandville, Ann Vernola Office Manager—Dagmar Santangelo REPORTERS Sally Bassoff, Liz Candiotti, Priscilla Greenwald, Jeri Hadley, Beverly Keyes, Roz Obolsky, Terri Peters, Frankie Prager, Dorothy Shechtman, Hilda Sutton, Susan Zucker PHOTOGRAPHERS Louise Cremonni, Mel Franzblau, Howie Geschwind, Brian Kenney, Jeri Kenney, Joe Parisi, Mike Welch TELEPHONE SQUAD Natalie Aronson, Marcia Cohen, Helen Donlin, Helen Falk, Joan Fischer, Mike Mandell, Marion McDermott, Patricia Spillane FEATURE WRITERS Joyce Becker, Annette Chomsky, Ernie DiMeglio, Rae Frank, Bob Hertzendorf, Erma Hoover, Beverly Keyes, Susanne Mars, Roz Obolsky, Charlie Philip, Terri Peters, Lois Piermattei, Dorothy Rohland, Davida Schachter, Harold Schachter, Bob Schneider, Lois Schwartz POLICY The Four Seasons Times is published eight times a year and distributed free, under the sponsorship of the Board of Trustees of the Four Seasons Community Association, to every household. Publication schedule for 2015 is: January, February, April, May, July, August, October, November. All residents are invited to submit articles of interest along with relevant photographs. Material must include the writer’s name and telephone number. The deadline for submission of articles is the first week of the month preceding the upcoming issue. This publication is produced primarily for the purpose of informing, educating, and entertaining the members of our community. Therefore, we will only accept articles that are not offensive, divisive, or political in nature. All material is subject to approval by the Steering Committee, which reserves the right to edit or reject it. 2015 FOUR SEASONS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Community Association members Erma Hoover................................................. President Diana Braisted..................................... Vice-President Colleen Moore..............................................Treasurer John Nardone................................................Secretary Chet Galdo....................................................... Trustee Gary Krause..................................................... Trustee Joanne Rodgers................................................ Trustee 2015 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Jack Chambers.............................................. President Mara Suvatey........................................Vice President Juan Rivera...................................................Secretary Sy Siegel.......................................................... Trustee Joe Coco.......................................................... Trustee COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS 2015 Architectural Control........................... Bob Schneider Buildings & Grounds............................... Bud Hoover CAL ..................................................Chomie Persson Emergency management............................ Marge Detjen Finance..................................................Hirsh Marantz Geese Control........................................ Pete Kelleher Golf.................................................Larry Weisenstein House & Recreation......................... Louise Cremonni Judiciary...................................................Pat Wachtler Landscape.....................................Ramona Lucadamo Library.........................................Dorothy Shechtman Pool........................................................... Rich Hutter Social.....................................................Maxine Paley Website................................................. Barry Sinclair Four Seasons Times............................Karel Schnitzer Deadline for MAY issue: APRIL 2 ([email protected]) NO JUNE ISSUE For Advertising Information Please Contact Senior Publications at 1-888-637-3200. Deadline is the 8th of each month. PAGE 3 In This Issue... Holiday Recipes............................................ pg. 35 Chez Josephine........................................... pg. 38 What Happens When A Smoker Quits........ pg. 39 Stress........................................................... pg. 49 Why Do Cats Have Whiskers...................... pg. 55 ANNOUNCEMENTS TELEPHONE DIRECTORY CORRECTIONS/CHANGES If your listing is incorrect in our 2015 telephone directory, please see Lynn Manzi in the Management Office no later than APRIL 6th and give her the correct information. We will print a list of corrected listings in the May issue. PHOTOS FOR NEWSPAPER All photos submitted to the newspaper should be put on disc or sent electronically. If you submit hard-copy photos, there is no guarantee that they will be printed. 2015 Four Seasons Times Schedule ARTICLES DUE ISSUE May April 2 ** NO JUNE ISSUE ** July June 1 August July 6 ** NO SEPTEMBER ISSUE ** October September 1 November October 5 ** NO DECEMBER ISSUE ** January 2016 PAGE 4 November 25 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 FROM THE BOARD FROM THE CONDO BOARD Hopefully, when you read this article, we will be enjoying beautiful spring weather, with golf, tennis, and all the great activities that Four Seasons has to offer. Your Board of Trustees would like to share the projects that we are planning during the spring, summer, and fall of this year with our committees, our management company, and our facilities engineer. The major projects are as follows: 1. Vita Path--most of the path needs to be replaced. It will be a multi-year project with the first phase starting this year. 2. Activities Center--The air conditioners need to be replaced, the two sun roofs are leaking, and siding should be replaced. 3. Clubhouse Exterior--needs to be power washed, patched, and painted. 4. Fencing in Common Areas--should be completed. This is the third year of a three- year project. 5. Sidewalks will continue to be repaired where needed. As this article is being written, bids for several projects are being evaluated, so each monthly community board meeting is important for all residents to attend for the latest information and progress. More definitive information will be available as bids are reviewed and recommended by our Finance Committee, Facilities Engineer, and Management teams. We will do our best to schedule the above projects so that our regular activities will not be seriously affected. Stay informed.. attend the community board meetings for the most accurate information. “I’m singin’ in the rain,” no more snow, or cold-just rain. “What a glorious feeling, I’m happy again.” The Open Condo meeting is on April 7th, at 7 PM, especially so you working folks can attend. It is in the main Ballroom. This spring cleaning meeting is for you, for your understanding, for your questions and concerns. There is no three-minute rule. There is no question which YOUR Trustees will not honor or respect. We will have your Insurance Committee give you a full evaluation of our status, points on your personal homeowner’s policy, and our go-forward plans. We will discuss the historical information and misinformation regarding roofs, create a Roof Committee and set them to their most important $2,000,000 task. Driveway evaluation studies are being initiated by our Driveway Committee with a planned presentation set for our summer meeting. You may wish to express appreciation of your driveway observations for this committee to incorporate. (Yes, how you see it.) Your Board has been spending the winter testing every annual expense seeking possible savings opportunities. We will tell you whatever you want to know. Possibly, you can offer more. This is your meeting, your neighborhood, your money, and your forum. Gary Krause, Trustee Jack Chambers, President, Condo Association If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you. You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes. SENIOR PUBLISHING COMPANY accepts advertisements and advertisements are based upon information provided by the advertiser. SENIOR PUBLISHING COMPANY does not independently investigate the accuracy of advertisement content and does not warrant or represent the accuracy of the content of any advertisement. Farmers Loves Seniors! 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If your neighbor already has an awning, your color choice must be similar to theirs. These are condo requirements, not those of the ACC. At one time, all four quad residents had to have similar color choices, but this was changed in July of 2007. If condo owners wish to change the color scheme that exists, they must have Condo Board approval and written approval by their neighbors. BBQ Locations The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in 1998, amended the code regarding where portable LP gas cooking gas equipment such as BBQ equipment may be stored or used. The code also applies to BBQs using supplied gas tapped off the main supply. There are four restrictions cited that refer to us. BBQs cannot be: 1. within any room or space of a building 2. within five feet of any combustible exterior wall 3. within five feet, vertically or horizontally, of any opening in any wall 4. under any building overhang. These are easily understandable and, hopefully, will be followed by all our residents. Those wishing to use natural gas as a supply to their BBQ here at Four Seasons require an MRF submitted to the Management Office. The installation line must be done by a licensed plumber, and our local fire inspector suggests that the gas supply is taken from the main gas supply to the house and not tapped into a line from anywhere else. Common Ground/Property If your home or condo borders on common ground, placement of furniture in the common ground area is prohibited. This includes tables chairs, and statues of any type. Please follow these rules. MRF--Survey And Sketch A survey of your property must accompany an MRF that has to do with location of trees, shrubs, patios, decks, sunrooms, etc. This will assure the inspection team that what is proposed is, in fact, on your property. A sketch of the proposed request and any contractor’s information is also helpful to the team. Mildew On Siding With the warm weather approaching in the coming months, please take notice of the siding around your home. If you notice the start of mildew or mold building up on the siding, please have your siding power washed. Visual harmony is our mission and we want to keep Four Seasons the benchmark community we know it to be. Thank you. Plantings Between Garage Doors If you have a planter on the side or between the garage doors, please do not let it exceed the height of the garage door. Plantings Or Decorative Stones Around Community Trees As stated in the Residents Policy Handbook, page 9, “Single Family Homes,” item 5: Residents are not permitted to place stones and/or plants around the trees closest to the street. These trees are community property. Statues This item is very important because residents tend to get carried away as to what is allowed and what they like. Two (2) statues with a maximum display height of twenty-four inches (24”) each are permitted. 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The Vita-Path (walking paths) project is currently being planned; details regarding drawings and specifications were completed by Burdick Engineering, one of our contracting consultants. Eight companies were asked to bid on the project, and we are currently studying the proposals by those who replied. The project will probably be started in late spring or early summer, and will be completed in phases over the course of three years. Several areas of the Vita-Path pose tripping hazards and we will try to address them first. Some final touches to Pond 9 (a/k/a Hole 9 of the Golf Course) are still going on, and they include a reworking of the bridge, new railing, and other punchlist items. The job was being finalized by Suburban Engineering, contracting consultant that specializes in golf course and park improvements. Victor Fronzo will be working out some problems with S&G Paving, the contractor who worked on the Golf Cart Path last year. Several cracks in the path have already developed, and we expect that the company will come back and make the required repairs at their expense. Once that has been done, we will seal coat the Golf Cart Path, much like you seal your driveway. The Golf Cart Path must endure heavy loads, which include the weight of the golf cart, the weight of the golfers and their golf clubs. The walking paths have much less wear and tear and require a different type of construction. Our roadways require constant upkeep, and you will probably see another phase of road construction taking place this summer. Specific details will be released in upcoming issues of this publication. As mentioned in some of my previous articles, the Parkway area of our community will undergo drainage improvements this spring/summer. For those residents who do not know, our committee is charged with overseeing fences, sidewalks, security systems, buildings, property inspections, maintenance, construction projects, equipment, snow removal, roadways, air conditioning and heating of our buildings, Gatehouse upkeep, Vita Paths, crosswalks, ponds, Golf Cart Paths, drainage, roadway lighting, tennis courts, and bocce courts. In addition, the committee oversees residents’ issues relating to any Work Orders they filled out and submitted to Taylor Management that fall under the aegis of Buildings & Grounds. There are other areas I have not mentioned, but the preceding gives a good glimpse of what we discuss at our monthly meetings. I close by making everyone aware that our Chairman, Tony Ross, left our committee for personal reasons. He has provided Four Seasons with many years of dedicated service, not only with our committee, but also as an experienced, knowledgeable member of the Four Seasons Board of Trustees. We will miss his guidance and talent in making Four Seasons a leader in 55-and-over communities. Lou La Mastro, B&G Member Some people care too much. I think it’s called love. PAGE 9 PAGE 10 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 CAL COMMITTEE Have you noticed the improved video definition on Channel 77? On Saturday, December 13 th, thanks to the Four Seasons maintenance team of Wayne Bell and Mike Lavanom, along with CAL technical experts Bob Comer and Barry Sinclair, much of the Channel 77 equipment in the Activity Office was re-wired. The result was, while not high-definition, a significantly clearer picture than before. Much thanks to these “tech-gurus” for their effort and hard work. The information posted on our scroll and the other programs you see on the Four Seasons Cable Channel 77 are put onto the computer in the Activity Office. From there the signal is sent to you at home. Our tech team is faced with working with older hardware, but with their ingenuity and technical background, and with an eye to our budget, they make it work. CAL members volunteer countless hours, many of which are “behind the scenes.” Our mission is to maintain and provide high quality audio-visual-television programming to our community. Dorothy Rohland, Publicity Chairperson Here’s Barry Sinclair working with the wires. (Many thanks to Sal Tobia for his valuable contributions to this article.) SENIOR PUBLISHING COMPANY accepts advertisements and advertisements are based upon information provided by the advertiser. SENIOR PUBLISHING COMPANY does not independently investigate the accuracy of advertisement content and does not warrant or represent the accuracy of the content of any advertisement. DIAMONDS • GOLD • PLATINUM • SILVER • OLD & NEW JEWELRY • GOLD COINS & BARS • WATCHES • SILVER FLATWARE AFTER HOUR APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE ESTATE JEWELRY SPECIALIST! 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PAGE 12 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 First, I would like to introduce the 2015 Golf Committee Members: Tom Berroyer, Dan Braccio, Joe Crane, Bob Demsey, Ceil Franzblau, Arlene Gietter, Don Guida, Bob Muehlbauer, Ernie Marino, Gloria Nissinoff, Linda Pelletier, Hanni Ferguson, Rosalie Petrsoric, Nancy Poorten, Jim Sclafani, Ray Sitko, and me, Larry Weisenstein. I know that every one of these people will have the best interests of our Golf Membership as their number one priority. Okay, our golf path is done and the facelift on Hole #9 is complete and ready to go for our 2015 season. I expect our course to remain in pristine condition. Our course superintendent, Mike Mountain, helped make this course one that we can all be proud of. Ron Henefer and his great crew will, I’m sure, continue to run a first-class operation in our Pro Shop. Our tournament schedule is all set. This year, all of our Saturdays will be Scrambles. The Lester Glenn Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 13th. We will once again donate the proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project. Applebee’s will be back to supply the food and help us with their volunteer servers. And yes, we will have Wounded Warriors joining us. This year, we will bring our four-year total donation to the Wounded Warrior Project to over $50,000. I am proud to tell you that our Four Seasons Community is well-known and highly respected at the Wounded Warrior main headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. As we get ready for our new season, just remember that golf is a game of honor. So always have fun, always be truthful, and always obey the rules of golf. LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE The Landscape Committee decided to forego the application of mulch in common, recreational, and condo beds this year. Over time, the mulch evolves into soil, which has created mini “hills,” which result in excessive water run-off (flowers are too dry), insect invasion because the soil is too close to the bottom of the house-siding, and mulch run-off into drains (especially around the Clubhouse and Activity Centers). Instead of adding mulch, Turfmaster will be taking soil away, leaving more natural bed levels. Our plan is to use this soil for seeding projects at the end of the summer. Please be aware of your responsibilities in watering any common plants (street trees, hedge shrubs, or utility box shrubs; foundation shrubs for condo ownall WOOD ers) not covered by the sprinklers. We are currently preparing a watering guide for the community, which & C No Vinyl or Laminate • Many Styles will be in your hands shortly. Made in U.S.A. • All Work Done By Our replacement plant contractors will replace their owner - Tom DeLuca plantings once; several locations have gone beyond that point. 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The salt cell (or generator) utilizes a process called electrolysis to break down or separate the salt (also known as sodium chloride) in the water. Salt water is not capable of providing any sanitation for pool water without electrolysis. During electrolysis, salty water is forced across a special metal cell that is charged with an electrical current. This process creates chlorine. The chemical reaction created by electrolysis produces chlorine in the form of sodium hypochlorite and hypochlorous acid. These sanitizing/disinfecting/oxidizing agents are the same as the chlorine commonly used in swimming pools in solid and powdered form. This means a saltwater pool is not actually chlorine free. It simply utilizes a chlorine generator instead of being dependent on chlorine added in other forms. An important difference between a non-saltwater pool and a saltwater system is that saltwater pools have reduced amounts of chloramines. Chloramines are a by-product of oxidation (or the breakdown of matter) in the pool water and are the primary cause of eye irritation and a pungent “chlorine” smell. The reduction of chloramines in a saltwater pool is one of the biggest advantages. The process of electrolysis oxidizes or eliminates chloramines in a similar manner as traditional chlorine shock. Lions Head Office Park 35 Beaverson Blvd. (Bldg. 4) Brick, N.J. 732-920-2255 New Patients Welcome House Calls Available Richard Hutter, Chairman Dr. Jeffrey B. Finkel podiatrist Foot Specialist Dr. Jeffrey B. Finkel podiatrist Foot Specialist Medicare Assignment Accepted Here are some of the benefits of salt water systems that seem to be driving their popularity: Gentle on Eyes and Skin. Chlorine levels are generally lower with a salt generator. People who are sensitive to chlorine often report fewer irritations when using these pools. Soft Water Feel. 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The prizes this year remain the same as last year: Members of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams will each receive cold hard green (we are eco-friendly) cash; the members of the 4th and 5th place teams will each receive a bottle of wine (we also like to be happy). (These teams are the five nightly winners who play in the finals on August 3rd and 4th) The awards will be presented at our annual banquet which will be held on Tuesday, August 18th, at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club (same venue as last year), from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. The menu and cost are still to be determined. Our theme will be “Red, White and Blue; Vets, this one’s for you.” Wear your true colors, but remember, no shorts, t-shirts or flip-flops. The ticket sale for the banquet will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. in the Arts & Crafts room in the Clubhouse. There will be a form tacked to the bocce bulletin board in the Communications Room. Please fill out one form listing your tablemates and choice of entree and bring it to the ticket sale. Again, there will be tables for 8-10 and 11-12 at the banquet. Don’t forget our sit-down captains’ meeting (it will be short) on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 7:00 P.M. SHARP in the Ballroom. If someone cannot represent your team and pick up the packet of materials at that time, then the schedules will be left at the Activity Desk for pick-up. It’s up to the captains to make sure all members of their teams receive the schedule. There will be enough copies for all of your teammates. Each player will receive a schedule and a roster. Only captains and new players will receive a copy of the Rules and Regulations. If there are more than four players on a team, it is suggested that at the beginning of the season the captains give each of their players a schedule of exactly who will be playing each week. It is also important that a player notify the captain if he/she cannot play on a particular week. Hopefully, people can then schedule personal commitments (e.g., doctor appointments, vacations, trips, etc.) on their “off” day. Even though it is MINUS degrees and snowing as I write this article, some of our newcomers to the game have asked me if they can practice before the season starts. Of course you can--if you want to shovel the snow off the courts! FYI, there are two big white storage boxes by the bocce courts. The locked one contains our tournament balls and equipment; the other is unlocked for anyone to use the equipment. There are even lights if you want to practice at twilight! So far this year, we have 327 people who have signed up for our night bocce league: 10 teams on Monday, 12 teams on Tuesday, 16 teams on Wednesday, 10 teams on Thursday, and 12 teams on Friday. Everyone on the “wait list” has been placed on either an existing team or a brand new team. Here’s a last minute reminder to our bocce TRAVEL team members: Our first game will be on Thursday, May 7th, at South Knolls. We’ll be meeting in the parking lot at 8:00 A.M. that morning. The merry, merry month of May is not too far away! Carol MacDonald, Bocce Chairperson PAGE 19 BRIDGE ACTIVITY CHORUS First-time events somehow find a special place in people’s memories, and we hope that our “first time ever” Winter Singers Choral Concert helped warm the spirits and souls of all who attended our two-day March presentations. In spite of challenging weather conditions for most of our rehearsal dates, we had almost perfect attendance each week, indicating that we were determined to present to our audiences music that was time-honored and joyous to sing. With that pilot project a thing of the past, we are ready to begin rehearsals on April 6th for our Spring Concert. At that time, music will be distributed. Auditions for solo numbers will be held on April 13th at 1:00 pm and on April 20th at 1:30 pm. The theme of this concert which will be performed on Saturday, June 27th at 7:00 pm and Sunday June 28th at 3:00 pm will be the music of Johnny Mercer. Keeping with tradition, these rehearsals will make sure that our songbirds are also prepared for entertaining you at the Memorial Day Program, on May 23rd. We look forward to and appreciate your attendance at all these events and hope they bring the same joy to Harold Schachter, Bridge Coordinator you that we experience in preparing them. Monday Night Duplicate Bridge continues in the Clubhouse Ballroom every Monday night beginning at 6:30 P.M. Partnerships can be arranged by calling the Bridge Activity Coordinator, Harold Schachter; or Ruth Ann McClellan or Lee Gunning, Duplicate Bridge members. New residents are welcome and can call Harold for further information. The Friday morning Beginners Bridge Lessons that began last season will commence again this spring beginning on the first Friday in April, April 3rd. Harold will present lessons from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon in the Clubhouse Music Room. Also, residents who began the lessons last season are encouraged to come out on Monday evenings and practice their bridge knowledge with informal bridge play alongside the more experienced players who will be in tournament play. Ruth Ann McClellan, who recently passed the American Contract Bridge League’s Certified Director’s exam, will now assist Harold in the running of the Monday night Bridge Duplicate sessions. Congratulations, Ruth Ann! Roz Obolsky PAGE 20 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 DEBORAH HOSPITAL IRISH AMERICAN CLUB 1990’s: In 1990, a 40-member medical, surgical, and support team traveled from Deborah in Browns Mills, NJ to the Soviet Republic of Georgia to demonstrate and perform open-heart surgery at a children’s hospital there. Surgery was performed on 19 children in one week, while Deborah medical, nursing, and technical staff provided after-care for patients. They demonstrated methods and techniques to their Georgian counterparts. A similar program took place in Lithuania. Both were conducted under the auspices of Deborah’s Children of the World Program. ~~~ Hallelujah! Spring is on the way. (Enough snow and ice!) Join us on Tuesday, April 28th, for a DineAround-Luncheon at Tuscany Restaurant, on Route 88, at 12 noon. We love the food at Tuscany; and, in turn, they love Deborah. Bring a friend. You will absolutely enjoy a trip to Deborah Hospital. Do not miss out. Call Marilyn Miller to make your reservation. If you have any questions concerning Donor Points, call Sue Rutsky for information. Please remember to pay your 2015 dues! Hilda Sutton The February meeting was canceled due to inclement weather. The March meeting was our annual St. Patrick’s Day affair. The Ballroom had a festive air with decorations of shamrocks on the walls, and green, white, and orange balloons on every table. This set the mood for the D. J, .Mr. T, who played popular music for our dancing pleasure, but ended the night with some Irish melodies. Of course, on every table there were corned beef sandwiches with sides of potato and macaroni salads, coleslaw, pickles, and Irish Soda bread. A table with a selection of delicious desserts was provided. The lucky winners of the 50/50 prizes were Ginny McHugh, Ann Meyers, Sebry Graziano, and Rita Boomer. At this time we would like to thank all the volunteers who collect admissions, check membership, sell 50/50’s, and give out name tags. In this issue are pictures from our successful Bingo night. Check out the Photo Album section--your picture might be in it! Anne O’Brien I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart for so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we can be together all the time. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP I hope all of you had a healthy and safe winter. The warmer months are eagerly welcomed! Our classes resume on Tuesday, April 21st. We’ll discuss our winter health issues, any diabetes updates, and discover the answer to the question: A1C-Just a Number or Not? If you already have diabetes or have been newly diagnosed with pre-diabetes, why not become a new member and learn about this serious disease? Your $10 dues check may be left at the Activity Desk. I’m looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting! Lil Tibus Please Patronize Our Advertisers PAGE 21 Randy C. Talamayan, M.D. - Board Certified Internal Medicine & Joseph C. Morelos, D.O. - Internal Medicine spc-1059B ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CLUB • 2D Echo, Nerve Testing, ECG, Spirometry La Storia Siamo Noi development and progress of this country. We hope Labcorp Labsprogram on thewepremises (We Are the History) through•this educational will make history • Open Monday through Fridaymemoirs 9-5, Saturday The Italian American Cultural Club by creating a unique collection of distinct spc-1059B wants to start the year 2015 with an in- exemplifying our progress as individuals, as a culture, Paramount Park depth study of the migration of our ances- and as a country. 1215 Route 70 West, Suites 1005 and 1002, Lakewood, tors to America. In light of this, I welcome all of our I kindly ask all of you to submit your story viaNJ 08701 732-942-0888 members to participate actively in this project. email to: [email protected]. Medicare Assignment And HMO’s Accepted Pino Di Stefano, Today, Italian Americans are an integral part of President American society. From humble beginnings in 1820, Italian Americans have contributed in making this country the greatest economic and industrial power of the world. Through sacrifice and hard work, we are now PROVIDES COMPLETE found in all levels of society. We hold prominent positions in fields such as politics, science, and medicine. FAMILY MEDICAL CARE We are represented in the peaks of the judiciary system and appreciate high acclaim in the fine arts and opera. Randy C. Talamayan, M.D. - Board Certified Internal Medicine & B.E. Pediatrics Joseph C. Morelos, D.O. - Internal Medicine I invite all members to contribute to this project by writing the personal story of their ancestors--exploring • 2D Echo, Nerve Testing, ECG, Spirometry • Labcorp Labs on the premises their departure from Italy to the arrival in the USA; • Open Monday through Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-12 highlighting the sacrifices, triumphs and tribulations Paramount Park they incurred in reaching today’s status. 1215 Route 70 West, Suites 1005 and 1002, Lakewood, NJ 08701 (Near DMV) It is our duty to exalt our ethnicity because even 732-942-0888 Medicare Assignment And HMO’s Accepted in modest steps we have proudly contributed to the PAGE 22 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 JEWISH CULTURAL CLUB January Meeting After the customary reports, the afternoon was turned over to our guest speaker, Rita Sason, Director of Social Services of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Jewish Federation of Ocean County, who delivered a stimulating talk involving audience participation with a subject very near to our hearts…”The Golden Years…are they Golden?” She held everyone’s attention and desire for involvement in discussion. After her talk, President Bob Hertzendorf announced that $200.00 had been raised for the Military Order of the Purple Heart Society at our Hanukkah Party and had been presented to John Mirabella, who expressed his gratitude in their behalf. In the desire to enhance that amount, it was announced that funds collected from the 50-50 and Chuck-a- Buck at this meeting would be donated to the same group. ____________________________ February Meeting Frigidly Fierce February saw many cancellations of Four Seasons events in response to “Mother Nature’s Foibles.” However, true to the “waste not,want not” syndrome of our heritage, the JCC opted not to cancel our monthly get-together but rather postpone it for the following week; and lo and behold, that decision brought an almost record-breaking attendance of members apparently eager to end their hibernation and commune with one another. Bob Hertzendorf opened the meeting welcoming all and making a request for a replacement treasurer in the absence of Fern Bauman who handled the task so well for so long but must resign due to health issues. Edith Koenig graciously accepted the post. Stan Stack introduced our entertainer for the afternoon, comedian Dave Goldstein. In the realization that it sometimes could be a little tiresome to read name after name (and risking the crime of omission, heaven forbid!) it would be terribly remiss not to recognize the much appreciated efforts of all who volunteer their time and effort. Thank you, Stan Stack for the many hours spent in procuring our entertainers; ladies at the welcome desk, Roz Lasky, Phyllis Hertzendorf, Lorrie Stack, Edith Lampert, and Gloria Goldfarb; ladies who prepare, assist in serving, and clean up the leftover refreshments, Irene Goldstein, Sue Ellen Kleinman (a brand new resident and member), Marilyn Siegel, Lois Geschwind, Elea- nore Tolstyk, and Anita Black; and certainly not to be overlooked, our exacting keeper of the minutes ,Yvette Schwartz. Whatever amount of time is given is greatly appreciated and worthy of acknowledgement. There is another area of volunteerism that needs our appreciation, and that is the Minyan attendees for houses of mourning. Bob Schneider, who usually conducts these sessions, advises that in some instances the pre-requisite ten (10) Jewish participants (male or female) is lacking. This is a service deeply appreciated by the families in need and is very often acknowledged by a donation to the JCC (which is equally appreciative of the gesture, as these funds are set aside for the purchase of prayer books as the need arises). Thanks are in order to Bob, Bert Natelson, and Bob Hertzendorf (who fill in for Bob in his rare absences) and Hilda and Murray Sutton who have been making the calls to summon whoever they have on their list of volunteers. More volunteers would certainly be welcome, particularly in these months when absences from the community for vacations are so prevalent. Thank you to all of you involved and those who make the effort to participate in every phase of volunteerism; we hope that in the very near future your numbers will increase. Roz Obolsky PAGE 23 LADIES POKER CLUB ads-919A GOODBYE WINTER--and WHAT A WINTER IT If anyone is interested in playing with us, please WAS! This was a bad winter in more ways than one…. check the weekly activities schedule for times. FYI: It was so upsetting to think that we might not be able our Poker games involve wild cards and split pots. Joan D’Elia to play our favorite game, Poker, but we did manage! Nineteen years together and we have shared many good times and, sorry to say, many sad times, however we are all so supportive of each other when needed. This winter, 17 Poker ladies and one husband (Clayton Beyer) got together and enjoyed a day at the movies. After the ladies had a fun lunch at Wendy’s, they went to see the movie “PROJECT ALMANAC,” starring Sofia Black D’Elia, my granddaughter. Thank you to all of them for their friendly support, and special thanks to Angie Locascio for the creative sign and photography. One other enjoyable event this month was our being able to play comfortably in our card room , thanks to the help of John Peters. We wish our friend, Lee Theriault a speedy recovery from her operation. 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Where is “first base” anyway? Wow! What an innocent time.“In The Still of the Night,” “Only You,” “Be My Baby! What incredible songs; what incredible lyrics! I could n4u.com go on for hours, but we just got back from the show ateCare and Joel is nibbling on my neck again asking, “When cceptedis the next show?” So, groups keep coming, songs keep playing, and you guys out there who love it as much as we do, keep nibbling! 1300 TS EMENT 500) ON S LE Waterfront Duo How do you describe a group that can take you from the 1940’s all the way to the 1990’s? OK, I am used to being transported to an era that encompasses the 50’s, the 60’s, the 70’s…but to start out in the 1940’s with a great rendition of “In the Mood” by Glenn Miller and go to “The Wanderer,” “You Belong To Me,” and “Kansas City”…that’s special! Who does that? Well, leave it to Barry to find the group who not only does that, but does it so well as to make the night an experience in “Rock & Roll Time Travel.” “Under The Boardwalk,” “Old Time Rock & Roll,” and a song that would cause eyebrows to lift even today (but when it was written, was a tribute to a white band mastering the nuances of black soul and rhythms), “Play That Funky Music, White Boy”! And “You Belong To Me” (bet that would raise some eyebrows in today’s society stuck in the mud of political correctness!). What I found to be symbolic of our club’s generosity was when the pizza then the incredible antipasto were served. There wasn’t enough dressing and the delivery person went back for more. What took place was a scene of people sharing the available dressing with those who needed some. What a wonderful example of the spirit of sharing! Maybe someone should have sent a video of this example of cooperation to Washington…just a thought! 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There were heartshaped pink lollipops for all, and a spread of delicious, varied Hoagies and potato salad. Yola Flynn graciously provided decorated pretzel sticks coated with chocolate and white icing, peppered with red and pink Valentine adornments for all to enjoy. “The Bucket List” was the movie of the evening and brought a tear to many eyes, including my own. The talents of Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman were highly appreciated, as were the efforts expended by the officers, volunteers, and committee. The movie reminded all of us to not sit back and complain, but to make our lives more active and enjoyable. (Tough to do after the winter we have just endured!). Pete Kelleher again volunteered to employ his talents by setting up and operating the camera and equipment. Thanks, Pete. The long-awaited Sock Hop took place at the Sunday, March 8th meeting of the club. “Classic Memories,” Angelo and Rich, did a great job entertaining us with a historical presentation of the origins of Rock ’N Roll, the Cha Cha, Lindy, and other dances. They explained and the meaning of “Sock Hop.” *Just about everyone present participated in the merriment, which made the evening most enjoyable and memorable. At the April meeting, on Sunday, April 12th, Bingo will be played, as suggested by Sue Pisapia. Lee Theriault is generously providing the Bingo machine and all the needed accoutrements. There are times when luncheons are held outside of the community. An example of this is the May luncheon, to be held at Koi restaurant, thanks to the planning of Cookie Pisano. Reservations will be needed for these outside meetings; detail will be announced on Channel 77 and on the weekly activity sheets. New members are always welcome to join the Singles Club. We hope some single male residents will come to share an enjoyable evening (or evenings). Let’s make this a truly co-ed club! Well, hello again. It seems like ages since we last reported to you. Mother Nature “dropped the curtain” on our January meeting, and we traditionally do not meet in February, consequently there was not much to report. However, our script selection committee is in its final stages of making a choice for our October 2-4, 2015 presentation. We will bring you further news of that event in the next issue of the Times. Keep those dates open; we’re sure that whatever the committee selects will be worthy of your attendance. Roz Obolsky If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together.. there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart.. i’ll always be with you. Please Patronize Our Advertisers Patricia (Pat) Mcevoy *Dances for teens were usually held in the school gym. In order to not damage the floor, dancers had to remove their shoes. PAGE 26 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 WOMEN’S CLUB February 6--T’ai Chi Chih & and a holiday party. The 2015 elected officers are trying Energy Medicine some new events off site. So watch the scroll and read Wow! All records were bro- the weekly activities sheet for upcoming events. The ken on February 6th when over 120 dates of sign up for the spring luncheon on Monday, women showed up for the open- April 20th, at Woodlake Country Club will be annouced. ing meeting of the Four Seasons Upcoming Events Women’s Club. The draw, I believe, was the interest April 20th Spring Luncheon – in hearing and seeing our very charismatic presenter, Woodlake Country Club Siobhan Hutchinson, M.A. in Holistic Health, who May 5th Card Party – Ballroom at Four Seasons spoke on the practice and benefits of T’ai Chi Chih (Joy June 5th OCVTS – Performing Arts Students through Movement) and Energy Medicine. Siobhan – Ballroom delighted the ladies and explained that some aches and pains can be remedied by using natural techniques to “re-energize, refresh, and revitalize” those particular parts of our bodies where energy, or “chi,” is lacking. Therefore, we need to stimulate the flow of energy in order to generate it throughout our bodies. She demonstrated the “Five Minute Daily Energy Routine” and invited us to practice this along with her. Well, the eager ladies were out of their seats tapping and thumping on acupuncture points to stimulate the thymus and the neurolymphatic spleen points located on the sides of the body. There was laughing, singing, thumping, tapping, smiling, dancing, and lots of energy and heat in the Ballroom. The ladies then shadowed Siobhan as she modeled a few of the 19 postures of T’ai Chi Lic # 9677 Chih. This program met with such success that more than 70 members signed on to have Siobhan come to PLumbinG & HeATinG teach T’ai Chi Chih here at Four Seasons. I will keep 24 Hr Emergency Service you posted on the outcome of this request. •AllPlumbingRepairsandMaintenance The short business meeting was conducted by newly-elected President Denise Esposito, who pre•Fixtures/Faucets-Repaired&Replaced sented the mission statement of the club, encouraged •Sewer&DrainCleaning attendance at meetings, called for a vote to change meeting times from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and thanked •HotWaterHeatersRepaired&Replaced everyone for coming. First Vice President Sandy DeCarlo called on members who celebrated birthdays •HandicapFixturesandAccessories in January and February and presented each with a •SingleLeverLaundryValves scratch-off lottery ticket. What a nice gesture! The Women’s Club is open to all female residents •ServiceGasFurnaces in the community. Yearly dues are $10.00, and meet•OutsideFaucetsRepaired&Replaced ings are held on the first Friday of each month. 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SENIOR PUBLISHING COMPANY does not independently investigate the accuracy of advertisement content and does not warrant or represent the accuracy of the content of any advertisement. • $2500 Senior Discount Call Us For Your Plumbing And Heating Needs! 732-920-5721 ads-2693 PAGE 27 Area Activities Compiled by Lois Piermattei Mark Your Calendar COMING EVENTS FOR APRIL Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum, 120 W Main St (Rt 9), Tuckerton, open all year, 10am5pm, rain or shine, open air maritime museum along Tuckerton Creek, exhibits, demos & classes, special events, see Note 13 Robert J Novins Planetarium, OCC*, Toms River, Spring Schedule available, see Note 11 Jenkinson’s Aquarium, open 10am to 5pm, feeding schedules for seals-10am,1pm & 4pm daily; penguins-11am & 3:30pm daily, feeding for other sea creatures vary, see Note 7 Ocean County (OC) Historical Society Museum, Victorian Tours, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, beautiful Victorian home, Research Center open Mon to Fri 9:30am-4pm, call 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org for information Prospertown Schoolhouse Museum, Municipal Complex, 95 W Veteran’s Hwy (Rte 528), Jackson, open Mon to Fri, 8am to dusk by appt only call 732928-1200 X200 Barnegat Light & Museum Museum, 5th & Central Aves, open 8am-10pm daily, Lighthouse open 10am-4:30pm daily, Gardens open all year, call 609-494-8578 for info Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, Free Vineyard Tour (weather permitting), call 609-7588000 or www.lauritawinery.com Ocean County (OC) Artists Guild, Ocean & Chestnut Aves, Island Heights, Gallery hours Tues-Sun 1-4pm, call 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org Every Wednesday & Sunday in April Lakehurst Historical Society & Museum, 300 Center St, Lakehurst, open 12-3pm, special tours accommodated with prior notice, call 732-657-8864 Every Wednesday to Saturday in April Live Comedy Shows for adults & children, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, all year, call 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com for info Every Wednesday to Sunday in April Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ, 1800 Bay Ave, Bldg 13, Point Pleasant, Wed-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm Every Sat in April Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd, Rt 532, PAGE 28 Waretown, doors open 6:30, music at 7:30, call 609971-1593 or www.alberthall.org April 1 • Noche Flamenca, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 • Let Them Wear Towels, women sports reporters fight to be accepted, Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, West Long Branch (WLB), 7pm, see Note 12 April 1-10 Exhibit: Heeseop Yoon uses line to make order out of chaos, Ice House Gallery, Monmouth University, (WLB) see Note 12 April 1-24 Exhibit: Holocaust Remembrance, M Christina Geis Art Gallery, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, see Note 8 April 2 • The Very Best of Celtic Thunder, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, 7:30pm, see Note 3 • Broadway Star Karen Olivo, One Night Only, George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick, 7:30pm, see Note 10 April 2-5 Make a New Friend, Sesame St Live, 7 performances, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 April 4 The Buddy Holly Story, Live On Stage, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, 3pm, see Note 3 April 6 David Sedaris, humorist & author, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 April 7 • Rain, Beatles Tribute Show, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 • A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller broadcast live in HD from National Theatre in London, Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, West Long Branch (WLB) 7pm, see Note 12 April 8 Gelber & Manning, ragtime & early jazz, MidWeek Jazz Series, Grunin Center for the Arts, OCC*, Toms River, 8pm, see Note 11 April 9 Lessons Learned from My Grandfather, Nonviolence in a Violent World, Headline Speaker, Arun Gandhi, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Lakewood, 6:30pm, see Note 8 April 10 • Lou Gramm: The Voice of Foreigner, Mainstage, Union County Performing Arts Center (UC PAC), Rahway, 8pm, see Note 2 • An Intimate Solo/Acoustic Performance by Citizen Cope, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 • Reduced Shakespeare Company examines comedy, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 8pm, see Note 6 • Classical Vienna, music of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven & Strauss, includes Austrian dinner & multimedia lecture, McAuley Heritage Center, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, 6:30pm, registration required, see Note 8 April 10-19 South Pacific, Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, see Note 9 April 11 • Kombii, Gregory Kaminski & Waldemar Traczyk celebrate 39 yrs of performing together, Mainstage, UC PAC, Rahway, 7pm, see Note 2 • Don Quixote, Russian National Ballet Theatre, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 • Decades of Divas, 5 friends celebrate their inspirations from 1940s to today, Strand Theatre, Lakewood, 7:30pm, see Note 5 • Fourth Annual Wellness Expo, yoga classes, workshops & presentations all day, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, 11am-4:30pm, free, see Note 8 • The Hit Men, featuring former stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Grunin Center for the Arts, OCC*, Toms River, 8pm, see Note 11 April 11 & 12 Cinderella: A Story Tale Ballet, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, 2pm (both dates), see Note 3 April 11 to May 3 Your Blues Ain’t Sweet Like Mine, Two River Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 1 April 12 Will Downing, R&B Star, State Theatre, New Brunswick, 7pm, see Note 4 April 13 • Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 • Bus Trip, Newark’s Secrets, tour Branch Brook Park, Forest Hill Historic District, Cathedral Basilica & more, sponsored by Georgian Court University, meet at 7th St Gate, Lakewood, call for registration, see Note 8 April 14 Macbeth, The Acting Company, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 April 15 David Sedaris, author and humorist, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 April 15 to May 31 Exhibit: Aging in America by Janet Boltax (portraits & interviews) Pollak Gallery, Monmouth University, WLB, see Note 12 April 16 • Fourplay with Spyro Gyra, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 • Romeo & Juliet, Ballet, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 • Artist Lecture, Wafaa Bilal, Iraqi born artist, Wilson Auditorium, Monmouth University, WLB, 2:30pm, see Note 12 • Something’s Happening Here, Spring Showcase of University Concert Band, Choir, Jazz Ensemble & soloists, Wilson Hall Grand Staircase, Monmouth University, WLB, 7:30pm, see Note 12 April 17 • Louise Goffin, singer, songwriter & multiinstrumentalist, Mainstage, UC PAC, Rahway, 8pm, see Note 2 • Jackie Evancho in Concert, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 • Bret Michaels in Concert, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 • Garden State Philharmonic presents The Maestro’s Dance Mix, Strand Theatre, Lakewood, 7:30pm, see Note 5 • Audra McDonald in Concert, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 8pm, see Note 6 • Lectures in Song, Fred Miller discusses the works of Harry Warren who had more #1 hits than Irving Berlin, includes multi-course dinner, McAuley Heritage Center, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, 6:30pm, reservations required, see Note 8 April 18 • Triple Play-The Chris Brubeck Trio, Mainstage, UC PAC, Rahway, 8pm, see Note 2 • Heart of Motown with Spectrum & the NJSO**, NJ PAC, Newark, 8pm, call 1-800255-3476 or www.njsymphony.org April 19 • Heart of Motown with Spectrum & the NJSO**, State Theatre, New Brunswick, 3pm, PAGE 29 see Note 4 • Tamburitzans of Duquesne University, multicultural song & dance company, Grunin Center for the Arts, OCC*, Toms River, 2pm, see Note 11 • Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary in Concert, Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, WLB, 2pm, see Note 12 April 20 Magician Mike Super, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 April 21 • Conrad Tao, pianist, composer, violinist & child prodigy (now 19), McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 • A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, 10am, school production but all welcome, see Note 9 • Visiting Writers’ Series presents Brian Turner, soldier/poet, Wilson Auditorium, Monmouth University, WLB, 4:30pm, see Note 12 April 22 • The Adventures of Harold & The Purple Crayon, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, 4pm, see Note 3 • Comedian Ralphie May, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 • America’s Got Downton, one man tour de force parody of entire Downton saga, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 • Life at an Edwardian Manor Inspired by Downton Abbey, tea luncheon at the Mansion, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, 11:30am, reservations required, see Note 8 April 22 to May 17 Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, a new musical, George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick, see Note 10 April 23 • Jane Lynch, comedienne/singer, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 • Ivan the Terrible, Bolshoi Ballet Live in HD, Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, WLB, 7pm, see Note 12 April 23 to May 1 A Little Shakespeare: A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, local high school students perform, Two River Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 1 April 23 to May 2 Comic Shorts, Festival of 10-minute comedies, Black Box Theatre, Bldg 11, OCC*, Toms River, see PAGE 30 Note 11 April 24 • Comedian Wayne Brady, It’s My Line Tour, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 • Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 • Roger McGuinn in Concert, Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, WLB, 8pm, see Note 12 April 24 & 25 American Repertory Ballet presents Signature Duets, Hamilton Stage, UC PAC, Rahway, 8pm (both evenings), see Note 2 April 24 & 26 Konig Conducts Dvorak, NJSO**, NJ PAC, Newark, 4/24 at 8pm & 4/26 at 3pm, call 1-800-255-3476 or www.njsymphony.org April 25 • Alyssa Bonagura and Jesse & Noah, The Loft, UC PAC, Rahway, 8pm, see Note 2 • My Sinatra, Cary Hofman’s one-man show, Mainstage, UC PAC, Rahway, 8pm, see Note 2 • NJSO**, Konig conducts Dvorak, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 • Golden Oldies Spectacular, features The Lettermen, Darlene Love, Lou Christie, The Tokens & more, State Theatre, New Brunswick, 7pm, see Note 4 • Carmen, Atlantic City Ballet, Strand Theatre, Lakewood, 7pm, see Note 5 • Mary Chapin Carpenter in Concert, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 8pm, see Note 6 • Sleeping Beauty, musical, Grunin Center for the Arts, OCC*, Toms River, 1pm, see Note 11 • Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci, Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, WLB, 12:30pm, encore filmed performance 5/17 at 1pm, see Note 12 April 26 • 2 Cellos, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, 7:30pm, see Note 3 • BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Keith Lockhart, State Theatre, New Brunswick, 3pm, see Note 4 • Father Alphonse Stephenson conducts La Traviata in Concert, Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan, 3pm, see Note 9 • The New Dimensions in Concert, favorites from ‘50s on to today, Grunin Center for the Arts, OCC*, Toms River, 2pm, see Note 11 April 27 • Steve Winwood, Rock & Roll Legend, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 • Ian Bostridge, renowned tenor, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 April 28 Wendy Whelan’s Dawn Project, Ballet Duets, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, 7:30pm, see Note 6 April 29 Exploring the Genesis of ISIS/ISIL, Free lecture, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, 7pm, reservations required, see Note 8 April 30 Comedienne Wanda Sykes, State Theatre, New Brunswick, see Note 4 April 30 & May 2 Zhang Conducts Mozart & Brahms, NJSO**, NJ PAC, Newark, 4/30 at 1:30pm & 5/2 at 8pm, call 1-800-255-3476 or www.njsymphony.org May 1 • Comedian Kevin Iso & Friends, Hamilton Stage, UC PAC, Rahway, 8pm, see Note 2 • Spandau Ballet (Soul Music Band), Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 • Velazquez: Portraits of History, explore works & influence of the artist to the court of Philip IV of Spain, includes multi-course Spanish dinner, McAuley Heritage Center, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, 6:30pm, see Note 8 May 1-31 Five Mile Lake, play about small town & the wide world; those who stay & those who leave, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, see Note 6 May 2 • Amy Black in Concert, Mainstage, UC PAC, Rahway, 8pm, see Note 2 • Bandiera: Autobiography, Jersey Shore Rock N Soul Review, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, see Note 3 • Chorale Concert, Casino, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, 7pm, see Note 8 • OCC* Concert Band Spring Concert, World Tour, Grunin Center for the Arts, OCC*, Toms River, 8pm, see Note 11 May 3 • Jackie Mason, Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, 3pm, see Note 3 • Camelot, Broadway musical, State Theatre, New Brunswick, 3pm, see Note 4 We accept no responsibility for any advertisements. 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If you receive no satisfaction, you can contact your Better Business Bureau or the Monmouth County Department of Consumer Affairs. *Ocean County College (OCC) **New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) NOTES Note 1: Two River Theatre, 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, 732-345-1400 or www.tworivertheater.org Note 2 Union County Performing Arts Center (UC PAC), Mainstage & The Loft, 1601 Irving St, Rahway, Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton St, Rahway, 732-499-8226 or www.ucpac.org Note 3: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, 732-842-9000 or www.countbasietheatre. org all performances at 8pm unless otherwise indicated, for NJSO** performances call 1-800-255-3476 Note 4: State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469 or www.statetheatreNJ.org; all performances at 8pm unless otherwise indicated, for NJSO** performances call 1-800-255-3476 Note 5: Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org for GS Philharmonic-732-255-0460 Note 6: McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787 or www.mccarter.org Note 7: Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, 732-899-1659 (Jenkinson’s Boardwalk #732-892-0600) or www.jenkinsons. com Note 8: Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, 732- 987-2263 or www.georgian.edu, M Christina Geis Art Gallery hours-Mon-Thurs 9am8pm, Fri 9am-5pm (Spring schedule not available at press time) Note 9: Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main St, Manasquan, 732-528-9211 or www.algonquinarts.org Note 10: George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, 732-246-7717 or www.georgestplayhouse.org Note 11: Ocean County College, College Dr, Toms River, Box Office--PO Box 2001, Toms River, NJ 08754 or 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu; Robert J Novins Planetarium at OCC 732-255-0343 or www. ocean.edu/planet.htm Note 12: Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, Cedar Ave, West Long Branch (WLB), 732-263-6889 or 732-923-4786 (art galleries) or www.monmouth. edu/arts Note 13: Tuckerton Seaport & Bayman’s Museum, 120 W Main St, Rt 9, Tuckerton, 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org Please Patronize Our Advertisers PAGE 31 Between You & Me by Davida Schachter Lie vs Lay Between you and me, I feel bad that I didn’t write an article in the last issue of our paper. But here I am again to try to explain our language’s confusing peculiarities. This time, I’d like to discuss the words “lie” and “lay” and when to use them. Let’s start with “lie.” It can mean to say an untruth. And the past tense of “lie” in this context is “lied”-perfectly normal and not confusing at all. Some examples: Please don’t lie to me; I want to be able to trust you. I know you are lying when you can’t look me in the eye. Yesterday, you lied to me about breaking the vase. You have lied to me a lot lately. That was pretty easy. The other meaning of “lie” is more confusing. When you are tired, you lie down on the bed. You don’t lay down on the bed. You might lay an extra pillow on the bed, however. The difference--here the word “lay” could easily be replaced by the word “put” without changing the meaning of the Family Owned and Professionally Operated for Two Generations by The Intelisano Family Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Road Toms River, New Jersey 08753 732-255-6363 • 800-371-6364 Pre-Arrangements, Pre-Need Revocable & Irrevocable Trust Accounts, Traditional, Cremations at Affordable Prices Paula DeJohn, Manager NJ Lic. No. 3438 Teresa Intelisano, Director NJ Lic. No. 3294 Rudy Intelisano, Sr., Director NJ Lic. No. 2316 Gregory DeJohn, Director NJ Lic. No. 4261 Licensed New Jersey and New York Fully Handicapped Accessible www.silvertonmemorial.com PAGE 32 ad #2688 sentence. You can certainly put the pillow on the bed, or you can lay the pillow on the bed, but you cannot lie the pillow on the bed. Here I must interject a tiny bit of “technical” grammar terminology. If we are talking about what is happening in the present, the word “lay” needs an object. The object in the example above is the pillow. The word “lie” does not have an object. You don’t “lie” the pillow down. But, when you are tired, you lie down. See? In the latter example, no object. What if we want to talk about something that has already happened? Now comes the really confusing part! Here are the correct forms for the word “lie” when it refers to what you are doing with your body (not the untruths coming out of your mouth): I am very tired right now. I think I will lie down and take a nap. Yesterday, I was so tired that I lay down for an hour in the middle of the day. [Note that this time the word “lay” is used as the past tense of the word “lie.”] It is correct to say “Yesterday I lay in bed all day.” It is not correct to say “I laid in bed all day.” The word “laid” must have an object. Getting back to that pillow (the object in our sentences above), it would be correct to say “Yesterday, I laid only one pillow on my bed instead of two.” Here the correct word is “laid.” There is an object involved, the pillow. To summarize the peculiarity of our language regarding the words lay vs lie: Without an object: I am going to lie down in bed. I am lying in bed thinking about all that I have to do. Yesterday I lay in bed all day. I have lain in bed for several hours. With an object: I finished reading and I’m about to lay the book on the table. I am laying the book on the table right now. Yesterday I laid the book on my lap and fell asleep. I have laid the book on the table every day this week. Well folks, that’s it. I feel bad that it’s so confusing. Between you and me, I wouldn’t want to be a foreigner trying to learn English! Your friendly grammar guru, Davida Schachter FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Bob’s Corner by Bob Schneider Receptacle Night Light I came across this new item in one of the magazines I subscribe to and thought it would be worthwhile passing on. It’s about a night light, but not the kind we are used to. According to the manufacturer, it takes about sixty seconds to install with a single screwdriver. You remove the existing cover plate of the wall receptacle where you would normally plug in a night light and put on this new wall plate (available in ivory, almond, or white). The wall plate comes in either duplex or décor model. It has a sensor that illuminates three LEDs when the sun goes down, lighting up the floor or surface where you need it. There are no batteries or wiring to replace. The cost is fifteen dollars ($15) each. You can go to SNAPPOWER.COM to take a look at the video. Cell Phone If you’ve accidently dunked your cellphone, don’t try to turn it on. Instead, remove the battery, SIM card, and memory card. Wipe them down and seal them in a jar of uncooked rice. A week later, reassemble everything and push the “on” button--with fingers crossed Appliance Tips From Frigidaire Serviceman: We had a serviceman here a while ago and he gave us the following tips for each appliance. Refrigerator: The gasket around the freezer door may not seal. Some manufacturers use a magnetic strip in the gasket to seal the door to the box when closed. The seal must have no space between the door seal and cabinet. Check yours. If water is noted dripping around an ice dispenser, it could be caused by a bad rubber seal where the ice is dispensed. If the seal is not tight, warm air can get past the seal and melt the ice in the dispenser or bucket thus causing a drip; ice cubes in the bucket can melt and then freeze together in chunks of ice, not cubes, as intended. If refrigerator coils are accessible, they should be vacuumed to remove any dust or pet hairs that inhibit the free flow of air across the coils. There should be plenty of space between the wall and the refrigerator to allow good air flow around refrigerator. Microwave: If your model has a glass plate that sits on a rotating device, the small rollers that turn should be lubricated with a Pam spray or equivalent. Do not use any oil- based lubricant such as WD40. Our serviceman also suggested not to use a metal tray in the unit, although ours does have brackets to snap a shelf into. Check your manual. Gas Range: Do not use any harsh chemicals or steel wool on the trays under the burner grates. Don’t allow any spills to bake into the tray as they will be difficult to remove and the finish could be damaged. Scratches on grills from pots and pans are normal wear and tear. In addition, he also recommended using a “Magic Eraser” or equivalent because it will not scratch the black or stainless steel finish in newer appliances. Dishwasher: The serviceman recommends running water in the sink until the water gets hot before starting the dishwasher. The unit is more efficient that way. Keep adequate space between dishes to allow better circulation of water. Keep the liquid filler compartment (if your unit has one) filled to top when adding detergent. Our hard water here (unless you have a whole house filter), may leave stains on surfaces inside the dishwasher. Cleaning them with wet Magic Erasers, without any additional chemicals, will help to remove any residue stains. That’s all for this month….Bob Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude. 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Whiting 732-657-5533 New Minimally Invasive Tenex Procedure for Heel Pain spc-280 New Patients & Emergencies Welcome • Diabetic Foot Care New Minimally Inv Please Patronize Our Advertisers 1/4 PAGE 35 PAGE 36 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 7:45 am Zumba/Weights 8:30 am Walk 3 Miles 9:00 am Water Aerobics 9:30 am Ladies Table Tennis 10:45 am Men’s Table Tennis 11:00 am Sports Talk 1:00 pm Scrabble 1:00 pm Pinochle 1:00 pm Ladies Poker 1:00 pm Bridge 6:15 pm Quilters 7:00 pm Men’s Poker 8:00 am Target Toner 8:30 am Walk 3 Miles/Weights 9:00 am Water Aerobics 10:30 am Line Dancing 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1:00 pm Serious Painters Group 1:30 pm Understanding Pinochle 2:00 pm Water Aerobics 3:00 pm Winter Chorus 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 7:00 pm Ladies Poker 7:00 pm Billiards MONDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 8:00 am Target Toner 8:30 am Walk 4 Miles 8:30 am Shopping Bus - Brick Plaza 9:30 am Ladies Table Tennis 10:30 am Men’s Table Tennis 11:30 am Shopping Bus Shoprite Plaza 12:30 pm Duplicate Bridge 7:00 pm Men’s Poker 7:00 pm Billiards 7:00 pm Pinochle 7:00 pm Ladies Poker 7:30 pm Darts THURSDAY RECYCLING WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 2 TRASH COLLECTION THURSDAY 8:00-10:00 am Phlebotomist (1st & 3rd) Thurs. in Activity Center 9:00 am Men’s Club (2nd Thurs.) 11:00 am Arts & Crafts (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 1:00 pm Jewish Cultural Club (3rd Thurs.) 7:00 pm Theater Club Meeting (2nd Thurs.) THURSDAY 8:00 am Blood Lab Activity 9:00 am Zumba Center 11:00 am Yoga 3:00 pm Open Board Mtg 1:30 pm Fitness Orientation 7:00-800 pm Ticket Sales for Ladies Golf Luncheon 1 11:00 am Diabetes Support Group (3rd Tues.) 7:00 pm Italian American Cultural Club (2nd Tues.) 7:00 pm Irish American Club (3rd Tues.) TUESDAY EVENTS, PARTIES, MEETING TRIPS, ETC. 6:00 pm Singles Club (2nd Sunday) SUNDAY 8:15 am Zumba 9:00 am Water Aerobics 10:30 am News Talk 1:00 pm Dominoes 2:00 pm Water Aerobics 2:00 pm Bowling 7:00 pm Ladies Poker WEDNESDAY 7:45 am Zumba/Weights 8:30 am Walk 3 Miles 9:00 am Water Aerobics 10:00 am Bridge Lessons & Play 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 1:30 Canasta 2:00 pm Water Aerobics 7:00 pm Men’s Poker 5:00 & 8:00 pm Movie FRIDAY NO Women’s Club 10:00 am Bereavement Group Mtg NO Friday Night Movie 3 FRIDAY 9:00 am Womens Club Mtg (1st) 10:00 am Deborah Mtg. (3rd Fri) 9:00 am Glucose Screening (2nd Fri) 10:30 Meditation (last Fri) 3:00 pm Book Discussion Group (last Fri) Note Date Change, below 7 pm Rock n Roll Club (3rd Fri) FRIDAY THE ACTIVITIES LISTED ABOVE ARE REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES REPEATED THE SAME TIME EVERY WEEK. THE FOUR SEASONS TIMES IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHANGES IN CALENDAR DATES. TUESDAY MONDAY BI-WEEKLY/MONTHLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES SUNDAY WEEKLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES april 2015 4 SATURDAY SATURDAY 9 am-12 pm Table Tennis 1:30 pm Canasta SATURDAY PAGE 37 TRASH COLLECTION RECYCLING 29 RECYCLING 28 TRASH COLLECTION ? Social Committee presents 8:30 am Monmouth Mall 10:30 am Line Dancing “Martha Washington” 3:00 pm Chorus Rehearsals 6:30 pm Bridge 7:00-8:00 pm Ticket Sale for Men’s Club Blue Claws Game 27 9:00 am Zumba NO Yoga 7:00 pm Bocce Captains Mtg 1:00 pm Diabetes Group Mtg 7:00 pm Irish Club Mtg 8:30 am Freehold Mall 9:30 am Golf Committee Mtg 9:30 am Landscaping Comm. 10:30 am Line Dancing 11:00 am Photography Group 12:30 pm Women’s Club Spring Luncheon at WoodLake Country Club 1:00 pm Serious Painters Group 1:30 pm Chorus Auditions 3:00 pm Chorus Rehearsal 6:30 pm Bridge 7:00-8:00 pm Ticket Sale for Men’s Club Showtime I 26 22 20 TRASH COLLECTION 21 12:30 pm Ladies Golf Opening Luncheon 9:00 am Zumba 11:00 am Yoga RECYCLING 9:00 am Zumba 9:30 am C.A.L. Comm. Mtg 9:30 am A.C.C. Mtg 10:00 am Emergency Comm. Mtg 11:00 am Yoga 7:00 pm Explore the Website Seminar 19 10:00 am Garden Club Mtg 1:00 pm Munch & Learn VA Benefits 6:30 pm Italian Club Spring Dance RECYCLING 8:30 am Ocean County Mall 9:15 am Bally’s Bus Trip Departs 9:30 am House and Recreation Comm. Mtg 10:30 am Line Dancing 1:00 pm Chorus Auditions 3:00 pm Chorus Rehearsals 6:00-7:00 pm Ticket Sales for Canasta Tournament 6:30 pm Bridge 15 9:00 am NYC Bus Trip Departs 9:00 am Zumba 10:00 am Social Committee NO Yoga 1:00-4:00 pm Children’s Hours at the Indoor Pool 6:00-7:00 pm Ticket Sale for Women’s Club Card Party 8 6:00 pm Singles Club Mtg 11:00 am-12:00 pm Ticket Sale for Cinco de Mayo 1:00-4:00 pm Children’s Hours at the Indoor Pool 6:30-7:30 pm Ticket Sale Rock & Roll Club 7:00 pm Open Condominium Board Mtg 7 13 TRASH COLLECTION 14 8:30 am Monmouth Mall 9:30 am Building and Grounds Mtg 10:30 am Line Dancing 1:00-4:00 pm Children’s Hours at the Indoor Pool 3:00 pm Chorus Rehearsals Resume 6:30 pm Bridge 7:00-8:00 pm Ticket Sale for Men’s Club Twilight Golf 6 12 5 TRASH COLLECTION 9:00 am Glucose Screening 10:00 am Bereavement Group Mtg 1:00-4:00 pm Children’s Hours at the Indoor Pool 5:00 & 8:00 am Friday Night Movie 10 TRASH COLLECTION 7:00-8:00 pm Ticket Sale for Women’s Club “Slice” 8:15 am “Spring Spectacular” Bus Trip Departs 30 1:00 pm Arts & Craft Group Mtg 1:00 pm Voice Your Concerns 3:00 pm Health Seminar 10:00 am Bereavement Group Mtg 10:30 am Meditation 3:00 pm Book Discussion 5:00 & 8:00 pm Friday Night Movie 23 TRASH COLLECTION 24 8:00 am Blood Lab - Activity 10:00 am Deborah Mtg 10:00 am Bereavement Center Group Mtg 10:00 am Website Comm. 7:00 pm Rock & Roll Club Mtg Dance 1:00 pm Jewish Culture Club 5:00 & 8:00 am Friday Night Movie 16 TRASH COLLECTION 17 9:00 am Cherry Blossom Tour & Newark Sights Bus Trips Departs 9:00 am Men’s Club Mtg 10:00 am Pool Comm.Mtg 1:00-4:00 pm Children’s Hours at the Indoor Pool 1:00 pm Arts & Craft Club Mtg 6:00-7:00 pm Ticket Sale for Italian Club 7:00 pm Theater Club Mtg 9 25 18 11 City Scene by Terri Peters Chez Josephine How sad I was to read of the tragic and untimely death of JeanClaude Baker, the irrepressible owner of the bustling theater district’s favorite jazz bistro, Chez Josephine. I had not been there for many years, but as I read the sad news, I relived many happy memories I have of him and his wonderful scarlet-mirrored bistro on West 42nd Street. He created an establishment that was a fantasy of Paris, with himself as the reigning impresario. The moment you walk through the doors of Chez Josephine, you are transported to another time and place--the Paris of the 1920’s to be exact. The bistro is named for the sensational 20’s jazz performer Josephine Baker, who raised Jean-Claude who was then a homeless teenager living on the streets of Paris. He was an unofficial addition to the 12 adopted children that Josephine Baker called her “rainbow tribe.” He got his joy of the exotic from her, as well as his love of oLSZAK AnD oLSZAK Attorneys at Law Daniel D. Olszak, Jr., Esq. CertifiedElderLawAttorney* Christopher D. Olszak, Esq. CertifiedElderLawAttorney* ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION TAX PLANNING MEDICAID PLANNING GUARDIANSHIPS SMALL BUSINESS LEGAL ADVICE I.R.S. ISSUES A family-owned elder law and estate planning firm that has assisted families since 1983 1000 ROUTE 70, LAKEWOOD LOCATED IN THE LEISURE SQUARE MALL (732) 367-7775 jazz, the theater, interesting people, and good food and wine served in a glamorous setting. So after moving to New York, he set out to create the perfect restaurant in which he could incorporate all the things he loved. He called it Chez Josephine in homage to the woman who mothered him. Thirty years ago, when he opened Chez Josephine on 42nd Street in the middle of the theater district, it was a difficult financial time for the city, but the bistro was a lively success from the very beginning. Jean-Claude had the place jumping with jazz music, great food, and a fabulous service staff (that included him) who were always there to greet the patrons. He gathered many well-known celebrities who became regulars at Chez Josephine, adding a bit of glamor to the evening if you happened to be there. He would always be dressed in Mandarin attire and was a real showman as he presided over his patrons making sure everyone was well fed and happy. A favorite personal memory for me was the night I dined there with friends visiting from England. JeanClaude charmed them and made them feel at home. We enjoyed dinner but we were running late for the theater, so in our rush to leave I did not realize I had dropped my favorite scarf by my seat. We all left, and as we were rushing up 42nd Street, we and many startled onlookers heard Jean-Claude calling out loudly to us, waving my scarf over his head, and running at top speed in order to catch up with us. As he quickly gave me the scarf, and before I could thank him, he said, “I knew you would never forgive yourself for losing a Hermes silk scarf.” Then he did a quick turn and ran back down 42nd Street with his outfit flapping in the wind as the onlookers cheered him on. It was an “it could only happen in New York” moment, and a joyous New York City memory for me. It’s the reason I love my hometown no matter where I have lived over the years. So sure, Chez Josephine will continue, but without Jean-Claude, West 42nd Street has lost some of it’s exotic excitement. Thanks for the memories, Jean-Claude. • Home Appointments Available • * by the American Bar Association approved National Elder Law Foundation. ads-516 PAGE 38 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Did You Know? McDonald’s Goes Antibiotic-Free In a move that could influence the way chicken is produced and consumed in the U.S., McDonald’s says that over the next two years it will stop using chicken treated with antibiotics commonly used for humans. The move by McDonald’s--one of the largest purchasers of chickens and eggs in the country--could affect not only the fast-food industry, but chicken productions as well. Consumer expenditures for chicken topped $80 billion in 2014, says the National Chicken Council, an industry trade group. McDonald’s purchased 3-4% of the 39 million pounds of chicken produced in the U.S. last year, estimates a spokesman for the council. Antibiotic use with poultry, cows, and hogs has become a hot-button issue with consumers. The result can be that germs become more drug resistant and, ultimately, the antibiotics can lose effectiveness in treating human illnesses. Beyond the new antibiotics policy, McDonald’s also announced that, beginning later this year it won’t sell milk from cows treated with the growth hormone rbST. The announcements come at a time that MacDonald’s is under increasing pressure from customers and activists to improve the quality of its food. Smaller rivals like Chipotle and Panera already serve chicken raised without antibiotics. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Burger King Cans Kids’ Meals Soft Drinks Burger King recently announced that it has dropped fountain drinks from its kids’ menu and they are no longer being merchandised as part of Burger King Kids Meals. Instead of soft drinks, the BK menu for kids will offer fat-free milk, 100% apple juice, and low-fat chocolate milk. Soft drinks are still an option, but they are no longer listed on the Kids Meal menu. Over time, the soft drink menu change could impact future beverage industry sales because many consumers develop their beverage consumption habits as kids. Leading the pressure for the change (in BK and other chain restaurants) was the consumer advocacy group Center for Science in the Public Interest* which says it has lobbied Burger King for almost two years to change the menu. *I subscribe to the Center’s newsletter. It is an excellent source of health information…Karel Less Costly Dialysis Machine A 17-year-old Montreal student has used her high school science project to develop a medical device that could help millions of people. Inspired by her time volunteering at a hospital’s dialysis unit, Anya Pogharian sought to build a cheaper, more efficient dialysis machine to treat patients with kidney failure. At $400, her device costs around one-sixtieth of a traditional machine, and could someday allow patients to undergo treatments at home. “It’s not easy to make your way to the hospital three times a week,” said Pogharian, who has been offered an internship at a Quebec hospital to further test her invention. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 20 Minutes after quitting: The heart rate and blood pressure drop back to normal levels. 12 Hours: The level of carbon monoxide in the blood drops to normal. 2 Weeks: Circulation and lung function improve. 1-9 Weeks: Smoker “norms” (like shortness of breath) become less pronounced. The tiny hairs lining the lungs work normally again and clean the lungs to reduce risk of infection. 1 Year: The risk of getting coronary heart disease is 50% less than that of a smoker. 5 Years: The risk of getting mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder cancers is half that of smokers. 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Name Website Email Phone Michelle Morgan-Vitello mamenergy.joinambit.com [email protected] 848-565-6182 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Dining Delights by Joyce Becker, Restaurant Reviewer THE SCONE SHOPPE Laurel Square Plaza 1930 Route 88 Brick, NJ. 08724 732-899-4070 Looking for a new neighborhood place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or chat with a friend over afternoon tea? Scoot on down to the Scone Shoppe, tucked away in Laurel Square Plaza. Although they opened their doors here six months ago, they were in business in Point Pleasant for five years. This is a charming little place with a light happy atmosphere. Although “male friendly,” the morning I was there it was filled with women seemingly enjoying the food and each other’s company. Linen tablecloths and napkins adorn each table, along with mixed patterned china. Soft sea-green walls are enhanced with stark white moldings, mirrors, and art. This is listed as a gourmet bakery and rated 4 ½ stars out of 5 by 1,968 patrons. A 4.7 rating was given to the strawberry and Nutella-filled French toast. Sounds delish! Breakfast choices range from $4.95 (oatmeal with raisins and seasonal fruit) to $8.95 (Farmhouse Omelet with spinach, bacon, and goat cheese; french fries, and toast.) Also offered are a variety of pancakes and French toast, $7.95. Cheese blintzes are topped with seasonal fresh fruit and whipped cream ($8.95.) Lunch entrée sandwiches average $8.95-$9.95, with favorites such as tuna, egg salad, ham and cheese, chicken salad, turkey, grilled cheese, or vegetable. Grandkids coming to visit? Children’s menu entrees are $5.95. A huge variety of teas await your selection. A pot of tea costs $4.00. There are unlimited refills for coffee and iced tea. Owner Teresa, and her Mom, Patricia, are proud of the approximately 98 varieties of scones they create (not all flavors are served on the same day). Tea breads are wrapped for purchase. Gluten-free scones are available. 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Incidentally, despite the fact that I utilize the indoor pool and hot tub all winter, I don’t know why, but somehow it’s not the same. However, if f you watch as much television as I do, you will be bombarded with supposed answers to my dilemna. For example: Marie Osmond lost 50 pounds on NutriSystem and she even invokes her poor dead mother, who admonished her to lose weight or else become just like her (her mother). Ultimately, Marie belatedly decided to take steps to ensure her health and was delighted to learn about NutriSystem, where she did not have to weigh, measure, or even give any thought to what to eat. If you join, you’ll get a week of “shakes” and “nutritious” meals, and the guarantee of a loss of 5 pounds and one inch off your waist in the first week. The fee for this phenomenon is never mentioned. New Beginnings Hair Salon, 732-477-2834 We are Delighted to Welcome “Phyllis” (Formerly of Shears) to our Staff of Professional Hair Stylists. Thinking Spring?? 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Dr. Stillman advocated eating only protein and drinking water, which I did, and wound up losing weight because my stomach pains prevented me from getting out of bed. Dr. Atkins said to eat all the fatty foods you want and give up??--I don’t quite know what, because after finding that I could eat all the bacon I wanted, I didn‘t want to know any more! If none of the above appeals to you, there is a belly cincher available that will give you a smaller-looking waist, provided you don’t mind your lungs and liver being crushed. You can order any number of exercise tapes from the TV, or on line, which will whip you into amazing shape in no time at all. I hate to admit that I have done it all, and managed to lose. Yes, I lost a lot of money over the years, but I am grateful that I have done no permanent damage, physically or otherwise (I think). But I have not given up….What do you think of bypass surgery? 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The feeling of cool water while swimming in the nearby lake each summer….Diving from a high rocky ledge into the clear water below. I would dive deep into the water until my hands touched the water weeds on the lake bottom. I remember the blinding light of the sun as I returned to the surface. It was a quiet lake and I can still feel the excitement of cooling off on those hot summer days. We had a small pond next to our house, perfect for ice skating in the winter. I can still feel the excitement I had, testing the frozen clear ice and hearing the scratching sounds of my ice skates as I skated forward and backward and round and round, over and over, until the sun started to go down. I have many fond memories. We all do. Our memories have feeling, color, and sound. by Bertha Mattia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Change Of Season Is spring around the corner? We hope that it is there. We’ve had enough of winter, We’ve really had our share. The icy roads and blizzard winds that kept us in our homes. It’s good knowing we have neighbors and we’re never quite alone. Soon it’s time to plant the seed and watch the flowers grow. Let Old Man Winter stay behind We do not want the snow! TAbLoiD QuArTe by Lorrie Stack And really, it wasn’t much good having anything exciting like floods, if you couldn’t share them with somebody. PAGE 44 buLLeTin FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Interview with James Malone... Interviewer, Joyce Becker I want to openly thank Bob Hertzendorf, our talented friend, neighbor, and active Four Seasons volunteer, as well as certified hypnotherapist. He invited me to attend a session with one of his hypnotherapist colleagues. It was an honor. A special man entered my life that evening. His name, James Malone. The aura that he exudes is one of gentleness, respect, and kindness towards his clients, coupled with wisdom in both his listening skills and responses. Twenty years of experience has honed these innate qualities as a Certified Hypnotist, NOT a stage performer. Joyce: At what stage of life did you realize that you had a leaning toward, and an ability in self-hypnosis for well-being? Jim: In my early 30’s I worked in the field of psychiatric training. Prior to that I worked in an adult psychiatric program. In 1995, I took my initial certification course at the Harte Center in Manhattan. It was there that I developed tools that changed my life. Joyce: Did you have a specific mentor? Jim: Many teachers opened new paths of learning to me. As a result, I experienced an evolution in life through various opportunities that presented themselves. Joyce: What did some of your studies include? Jim: I took a multitude of continuing education courses in this field and became adept in the basics of hypnosis. This led to my degree as a Certified Hypnotist. Joyce: Any other accolades? Jim: In 2001, I completed an alternative doctoral degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy through the American Pacific University, receiving nearly 1,000 hours of independent study and a dissertation project. I have also been an adjunct instructor with Ocean County College’s Continuing Professional Education Program. In addition, I also have begun to lead group stop-smoking and weight-loss programs through the community programs offered by the Meridian Health System. Joyce: Is there a specific category that you specialize in? Jim: The categories are widespread, such as: stopping smoking, weight loss, coping with stress as well as general circumstances in dealing with life. Joyce: Do you teach one-on-one or in groups? Jim: I generally work with clients privately or in small groups. Joyce: What are your classes designed to teach? Jim: They are designed to teach some essential skills so you can independently reduce the effects of unhealthy stress and tension. Joyce: What are some conditions that benefit from learning self-hypnosis and other mind/body healing methods? Jim: Tinnitus, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and persistent stress and anxiety. Very often a person who experiences these ongoing problems will begin to feel powerless. What you will learn here is intended to restore your sense of control. Joyce: How would you define hypnosis? Jim: It is defined as a naturally altered state of consciousness where a person becomes better able to alter his perception of self, other people, and the world around him. Joyce: Define what hypnosis is not. Jim: It is not something only certain people can do, a situation where you can lose control and can be made to tell secrets, or a state of mind that a person could be stuck in. Joyce: What is your ultimate goal on life’s path? Jim: To be of service to others while enjoying myself in the process. Joyce: I would like to brag for Jim who is also a speaker, author, and lecturer. His books include “Author of Nine Hypnotic Tales,” “Fascinating Stories for your Positive Transformation,” and “Calm Your Tinnitus, The Less You Fear It, The Less You Hear It.” In 2000, 2008, and in 2009, he was voted Best Of The Best Holistic Practitioner in the Asbury Press Reader’s Poll. Jim, I would like to thank you for sharing your precious time and expertise. I am sure that you have not only enlightened me but many of our readers as well. For those of you who would like to contact James Malone, he can be reached at the address and phone number below: James Malone Certified Hypnotist N.J. Hypnosis Counseling Center 302 Hawthorne Ave. Unit #3 Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. 08704 732-714-7040 or [email protected] Joyce PAGE 45 Pat’s Lawns & Landscaping 848-448-1310 Bushes and Hedges Trimmed Let us update your landscaping…decorative stone, mulch, bushes and trees planted Garden Block Walls Installed Stone and Brick Borders NJ Home Thatching, Slicing and Seeding Improvement Contractor’s Spring and Fall Cleanups License # 13VH06164300 Call Today for a Free Estimate!!! PAGE 46 spc-705 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Know New Jersey… From the 30th District Office of Senator Robert W. Singer, Assemblyman Sean T. Kean, Assemblyman David P. Rible We wish to share information about organizational (license) plates with you. This information has been provided by the State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). If you are a member of a qualified non-profit service, community, or alumni organization in New Jersey, you can commemorate your group’s civic contributions and achievements with special organizational plates. To Purchase Organizational Plates Plate fees will vary by plate type. Contact the license plate coordinator for your qualified non-profit, alumni, or service organization. To find your coordinator’s contact information, call MVC toll-free at (888) 486-3339, extension 5061. Once approved by the coordinator, plates are available from: NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Special Plate Unit PO Box 015 225 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08666-0015 Personalized plates are also available for certain qualified organizations that are subject to approval by your coordinator. To Apply for a New Plate Type Community and alumni organizations must have at least 500 members in good standing. Military servicerelated organizations must have at least 175 members in good standing. MVC plate fees are: *$15 for Service Organizations *$25 for Community Organizations *$50 for Alumni Organizations For information on obtaining a new organizational plate type, contact MVC by calling 888-486-3339, ext. 5061 or write to the address mentioned above. Examples of Service Organizations include: Airborne, American Legion, AMVETS, Civil Air Patrol, USCG Auxiliary, Leatherneck, Merchant Marine, Pearl Harbor 41, Combat Wounded, Silent Service, Tin Can Sailors, VFW of the US, Vietnam Vets, USAF Retired, Us Army Retired, Disabled American Veter- ans, West Point, Lakehurst Navy and Navy League. For more information regarding these special plates, go to: www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/serviceorg.htm Community Organizations include State F.M.B.A., State F.O.P., Teamsters, Firefighter International, Kiwanis International, State P.B.A., Rotarian, Square Dancer, Telephone Pioneer, Newark Firefighter, Police Dept-Honor Legion, NPDF Safe Cop, Operating Engineers and United Bowhunters of NJ. For a complete list go to: www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/commorg.htm Alumni organizations include: NJ Institute of Technology Highlanders, Notre Dame, Penn State, Rutgers University, Seton Hall, Stevens Tech, Temple University, University of Michigan and University of Delaware. Visit www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/SpecialtyPlates. htm for more information regarding this subject. All phases of Shrub and Ornamental Tree Maintenance, Pruning, Feeding, Replacement, Stump Removal & Landscape Design. Also specializing in Cleanup and Flower Bed Mulching. Angie’s List Preferred Contractor ProTeCT your GreATeST inVeSTmenT YOUR HOME! Maintenance of your landscape will maximize the value of your home. Call (732) 371-0977 for a Free Estimate. 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He said, “I’d like to have one too.” Then, I said, “You don’t understand. She’s a dog.” He said he didn’t care what she looked like. When I told him I’d had Sex since I was five, he said, “You must have been an early bloomer!” When I decided to get married, I told the Minister I wanted to have Sex at the wedding. He told me I’d have to wait until after the wedding. When I protested that Sex had played a big part in my life, he said he really didn’t want to hear about my personal life. After my wife and I were married, I took the dog with us on our honeymoon. When I checked into the hotel, I told the clerk I wanted a room for my wife and wanted one for Sex. She said. “Every room in this hotel is for sex.” I said, “You don’t understand. Sex keeps me awake at night.” The clerk said, “Me too.” When my wife and I separated, we went to court to fight for custody of the dog. When I told the Judge I had Sex before I was married, he grinned and said, “So did I.” Now that I’ve been thrown in jail, married, divorced, and had more trouble with that dog than I ever imagined, I’m in counseling. My psychiatrist asked me what my problem was. I said, “Sex has died and left my life. It’s like losing a best friend and I’m so lonely.” He said, “Look, you and I both know that sex isn’t man’s best friend. You should get a dog.” plex life. The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintain a form of compassionate contact with i t s o ff s p r i n g throughout its life. If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into and buried. The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing: “Freeze a jolly good fellow.” “Freeze a jolly good fellow.” (You didn’t really think I know anything about penguins, did you?) Submitted by Mike Welch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Submitted by CarmaLynn Domino ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Where Do Dead Penguins Go? Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica ? Where do they go? Wonder no more ! ! ! It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and comPAGE 48 Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known. FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Mind-Body Connection by Bob Hertzendorf, Hypnotherapist FRAMING DRYWALL PAINTING TRIMMING RENOVATIONS KITCHENS BATHROOMS BASEMENTS the wrong lane. 5. Birthdays are good. The more you have, the longer you live. 6. Save the earth. It’s the only planet in the universe with CHOCOLATE! 7. Some day you’re the pigeon and sometimes you’re the statue. Just clean yourself off and soldier on. 8. Last, but not least, you can light a candle or curse the darkness. Which will you choose? Bob J.S. Hartnett Plumbing & Heating LLC 1889 Route-9- Unit #113 Toms River, NJ 08755 732-240-5770 NJ State Plbg Lic. # 6930 All Phases of Plumbing Since 1979 • Plumbingfixturesand faucets • Water lines • Non-freeze hose bibbs • Water Heaters • Drains Cleaned • • • • Gas lines Handi-cap renovations Bathroom remodeling Garbage disposalsinstalled • General plumbing repairs Ad 4031 ABOUT STRESS A teacher walked around her classroom holding a glass of water. She asked, “How heavy is this glass of water?” The answers ranged from 8 oz to 20 oz. Her response was, “The weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you hold it….One minute, no problem; one hour, your arm will ache; hold it for a day and you may have to dial 911. You see, the longer you hold it, the heavier it gets.” The lesson we can learn from this anecdote is that it’s that way with stress, anger, and all negative emotions. Eventually they become too heavy to carry. As with the glass of water, you must put them down and rest so you can refresh yourself and carry on. At night, before you go to sleep, put those negative emotions down. Refresh yourself with sleep so you can pick them up more easily the next day if you must. Some words of wisdom: 1. Keep your words soft and sweet in case you have to eat them. 2. Drive carefully. It’s not only your car that can be recalled by its maker. 3. Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time--you won’t have a leg to stand on. 4. If everything is coming your way, you’re in DOORS WINDOWS DECKS J.S. Hartnett Plumbing & Heating LLC ROOFING 1889 Route-9- Unit #113 Toms River, NJ 08755 732-240-5770 NJ State Plbg Lic. # 6930 All Phases of Plumbing Since • Plumbingfixturesand faucets OMAR’S HOME IMPROVEMENT • Water lines CONSTRUCTION LLC • Non-freeze hose bibbs Omar franciso • Water Heaters • Drains Cleaned owner/operator 908-494-8693 Ad-4824 [email protected] • • • • Gas lines Handi-cap renova Bathroom remode Garbage disposal installed • General plumbing Licensed and fully insured PAGE 49 PAGE 50 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Movie Talk by Charlie Phillip 1932-33 These were bad times for the movie industry as well as for much of the country. FDR closed the banks, most studio heads reduced salaries by 50%, technicians were restricted from going to other studios, writers had their salaries slashed, and actors were paid whatever the moguls decreed was fair. RKO and Universal studios went into receivership, Paramount filed for bankruptcy, and Fox Studios were in great crisis. To overcome this control by the studios, writers formed the Screenwriters Guild and actors formed the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Yet good films continued to be made. Here’s a sampling of films made during this time: • Stop-action animation was improved, and “King Kong” was created with the manly Bruce Cabot saving the woman he loved, Fay Wray. • A small part for a dancing duo captured moviegoers’ hearts, as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers whirled across the screen in “Flying Down to Rio.” Do you remember the bevy of beauties gyrating while strapped to the wings of bi-planes? • In “Bill of Divorcement,” Katherine Hepburn and John Barrymore try to reconcile as daughter and father on his release from a mental institution. Off stage, they disliked each other. Kate supposedly said to John, “I will never act with you again.” John then replied “Well, my dear, I didn’t know you ever had.” • Busby Berkley directed three musicals this year, all of which starred the singing Dick Powell and the dancing Ruby Keeler. They were “42nd Street,” “Footlight Parade,” and “Golddiggers of 1933.” • Paul Muni was treated unmercifully in “I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang.” • Charles Laughton couldn’t find a wife who would give him a male child, so he got rid of them in “The Private Life of Henry the Eighth.” • Mae West asked Cary Grant to “come up and see me some time” in “I’m No Angel.” • And Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes professed their love for each other during the war in “A Farewell to Arms.” It was quite a year! The Awards night was on March 16, 1934--dinner along with dancing to the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Will Rogers was the presenter of the gold statuette which, for the first time, was referred to as “Oscar.” (To this day, nobody knows how he got that name, but it stuck) Acting awards went to Charles Laughton as “Henry” and Katherine Hepburn (The first of her 4 wins and 13 nominations) for “Morning Glory,” in which she said “The Calla lillies are in bloom again.” Best Picture nominees were: “A Farewell to Arms,” “42nd Street,” “Fugitive from a Chain Gang,” “Henry the 8th,” “She Done Him Wrong,” “Lady for a Day,” “Little Women,” “Smilin’ Through,” “State Fair,” and the ultimate winner, “Cavalcade.” “Cavalcade,” based on a Noel Coward play, concerned an aristocratic family during the years 1900 thru 1932 while living through the Boer War, flights over the English Channel, the Titanic’s sailing, and the Great War. Reminds me, somewhat, of the old TV series “Upstairs, Downstairs.” To me, the best parts in the film are when the 10-year-old Bonita Granville appears. I think “Chain Gang” would have been a better choice. Here’s our trivia for this issue: What films did these quotes come from? Answers on Page 56 1. “Houston, we have a problem.” 2. “Oh, Jerry, don’t ask for the moon. We have the stars.” 3. “We rob banks.” 4. “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” 5. “After all, tomorrow is another day.” PTMA 1547-1208 PAGE 51 Neighborhood News OCEAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Trips • A Day on the Lower East Side—Join OCHS members and friends on Saturday, April 18, 2015 for a charter bus trip to New York City’s Lower East Side. The bus leaves OCHS at 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, at 8:00 AM promptly, and returns at approximately 6:00 PM. The itinerary includes a one-hour tour of the Tenement Museum; lunch at the iconic Pete’s Tavern (choice of appetizers, soup or salad, choice of one of four entrees, choice of dessert, unlimited soda and coffee), followed by a TWO HOUR WALKING TOUR of Lower East Side attractions by a licensed tour guide, all of which, along with gratuities, are included in the $90 cost. Your reservation and checks payable to OCHS are due by April 6th. Contact trip coordinator, Jeff Schenker (609-339-9134) to reserve one of the 45 spots today! This trip is NOT handicapped accessible. • Spring Victorian Tea at 600 Main—Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 12:30 or 3:30 seating. Reservations accepted starting March 3rd by speaking to Cheryl—no messages!—at 732-890-3200. Shop at Little Treasures PAGE 52 Boutique before and after each seating. Cost is $25 for OCHS members; $27 for non-members. Checks must be sent to OCHS 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753 with TEA/CHERYL marked in lower left-hand corner of envelope within five(5) days of phone reservations to confirm your seat. No refunds. Exhibits • Hook, Line and Sinker: History of Fishing in Ocean County up to 1950–on display now through May 1, 2015. This exhibit is closing soon, so plan to stop in before it’s too late! This exhibit can be viewed Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and the first Saturday of the month from 1:003:00 pm. • NEW: The Crafty Woman opened on March 3rd. See the creative talents of Ocean County women as you view examples of bobbin lace, crocheting, knitting, samplers, and needlepoint, quilting, and tatting from the 1860s to the 1940s. This exhibit will be available for viewing on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first Saturday of the month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm through February 2016. FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Of Interest (Formerly “Tidbits.” The title of this column has been changed to more accurately reflect the content of the articles…Karel) Missed Your Flight? Now What? You’ve just spend a great week on vacation, and now it’s time to head home. You wisely plan to have the airport shuttle pick you up from the hotel with time to spare so that you can navigate through anticipated long lines at baggage check-in and security. Once the shuttle gets on the road, however, you and the driver realize that traffic has come to a halt. The driver tries his best to get you to the airport on time, but when you finally arrive, your flight is taxiing down the runway, and you’re not on it. What do you do now? If you miss your flight, the first thing to do is notify the airline as soon as possible so you’re considered a “no-show.” The airline representatives at the airport can assist you. Or, if you booked with a travel agent, call your agent immediately. Your agent or airline representative will try to get you on the next available flight on the same airline. You may be placed on “stand-by” status, meaning that the flight is sold out but that you’re in line for a seat if there are cancellations or no-shows. In the instance of mechanical problems, delayed or cancelled flights, and/or missed connections, most airlines will attempt to rebook you on the next possible flight to your destination at no additional charge. You should keep in mind, however, that there is no federal regulation requiring them to do so. It is typical for many airlines to overbook flights to compensate for no-shows. In cases in which the flight is overbooked, you may be bumped from the flight, especially if you check in later than other passengers. In this case of overbooked flights, airlines are required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to ask for volunteers to give up their seats in exchange for compensation--money, food, or lodging vouchers, or free trips--which is determined by the airline. If you agree to be bumped from the flight, and the airline is not able to get you to your destination within one hour for domestic flights and four hours for international flight of your original arrival time, you may be entitled to additional compensation (a maximum of $400 for domestic; $800 for international) depending on your ticket price and length of delay. The airline is required to give you a written statement detailing your rights in this situation. Clearly, there are circumstances beyond your control that, despite careful planning, can cause delays and result in missed flights. Nevertheless, here are some things you can do to lessen the likelihood that you will be late. • Before leaving your accommodations, check your flight’s status to see if departure times or gates have changed. If possible, check in online and print boarding passes before heading to the airport. • As a rule, you should arrive two hours ahead of your flight time for domestic flights, and three hours ahead for international flights. • When scheduling connecting flights, leave sufficient time between your arrival and connecting departure. • Consider spending the night before departing on your trip and the last night of your trip at a hotel close to the airport, especially if you have a long drive to the airport, if your flight departs very early, or if the weather is questionable. Most important, if you do miss your flight, don’t panic. Take a deep breath, and remember that your travel agent or airline representative is there to assist in getting you back on track to your destination. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Five Notable New State Laws Enacted In 2014 Sports Betting. Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill into law aimed at clearing the way for legalized sports betting in New Jersey. The measure ended New Jersey’s prohibition on sports betting. Major sports leagues and the NCAA are fighting New Jersey’s efforts, and a judge blocked the new state law, concluding that it violates the federal professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. The measure became law last October 17th, but the fight to allow casinos and race tracks to offer sports betting continues. Jessica Lunsford Act. The law imposes mandatory sentencing of 25 years to life in prison for people convicted of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13, with a mandatory term of 25 years before parole eligibility. The bill, signed last May 15th, took effect immediately. Cameras in Police Cars. Christie signed into law a bill that requires every municipal police car purchased or leased in the state and primarily used for traffic stops to have a video recording system. The measure also calls for increasing the fine for people convicted of driving while intoxicated from $100 to $125. The law went to effect in March of 2015. Interest Arbitration. Christie signed off on legislation written by a bi-partisan group of lawmakers Of Interest continued on page 54 PAGE 53 InteriorViewsInc.Com Of Interest continued from page 53 onads-3159a public worker salaries. At issue was the expiration of a 2% cap on salary increases awarded during arbitration between public employers and police and fire departments. The bill extended that cap until 2017 and extended certain deadlines, changing, for example, the amount of time arbitrators have to give decisions from 45 days to 90 days. The law went into effect in June of 2014. Vocational Education. The governor signed five related education bills aimed at helping students prepare for the job market. The package includes a measure that creates a grant program in the state Education Department aimed at helping vocational school districts in counties across the state. Another measure requires certificate-granting teacher-prep programs to include lessons on improving students’ career readiness. The law took effect December 3, 2014. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Short Takes There’s a growing gap between the beliefs held by scientists and the general public. Around 86% of U.S. scientists think parents should be required to vaccinate their kids, compared with 68% of the public; 87% of AAAS scientists from the American Association for the Advancement of Science say climate change is caused by human activity, compared with 50% of the public, and while 98% of scientists say humans have evolved over time, only 65% of the public agrees. 732-840-5601 • The combined wealth of the world’s richest 1% will overtake that of the other 99% of the world’s population by 2016, according to a study by anti-poverty group Oxfam. The study also found that the richest 80 people in the world have collected the same amount of wealth--$1.9 trillion--as the 3.5 billion people in the bottom economic half of the global population. • Miami--Target practice: The North Miami Beach Police Department has suspended its sniper-training program after a National Guardswoman noticed that her brother’s mug shot was being used by officers for target practice. 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If your animal has episodes of obvious suffering during the day or night, it is appropriate to plan a euthanasia right away. If you are not sure how much your pet is suffering, keep a daily record of the good times versus the bad times. Then you can decide when the quality of life is so poor that it is time for you to give him the gift of a “good death.” It is important to ask your veterinarian for the exact signs of suffering likely to be associated with the condition or disease that your pet has. Sometimes we are tempted to delay the moment of euthanasia, because we anticipate our intense grief. Unfortunately, we may regret that we allowed the pet to linger too long. Is it normal for me to feel so angry/sad/confused after my pet has died? Often, it is the most responsible owners who feel guilty and confused about the choices they made regarding the end of their pet’s life. Occasionally, a person may feel temporarily angry with their veterinarian or others involved in end-of-life issues. These feelings of anger may be our attempts to distract from the ultimate encounter with the sadness of the loss. Various forms of grief are perfectly normal. What are some things I can do to work through my grief? The most important thing is to recognize that the loss of a beloved pet is a serious event that society does not always respect. Your first task is to take care of yourself. Make sure you get the rest and nutrition you need, even when you feel distracted. Your concentration may be impaired, too, so that you need to take extra care with driving and crossing the street. Grief is a normal process, and time really does heal. Some- times it helps to create a special place in your home to which you can go when you want to remember your pet. Although remembering may be painful at first, eventually that pain will turn into sweet memories. How long should we wait until we get another pet for the family? Even though your house feels very empty, it is best to wait at least one month before bringing home a new pet. When you’re ready, you can check out the dogs and cats in your local shelter. If you feel attracted to a new pet, don’t worry that it is a betrayal of the lost animal. Your ability to give a good home to a new pet is really a compliment to your previous relationship. from ASPCA web site ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Why Do Cats Have Whiskers? Those stiff hairs on your cat’s face and legs don’t just add to her cuteness -- they have real work to do. Whiskers are GPS and radar systems for your cat. “They are a powerful and important part of how a cat senses the world,” says W. Mark Cousins, DVM, the founder of a veterinary clinic in New Orleans. Each thick whisker is filled with tiny, supersensitive nerves that help your cat judge distance and space. It’s how she makes decisions like: Is this box too small to get inside? How far do I need to jump to reach that counter? It’s also how she detects what’s around her. “Cats that are blind can navigate rooms very well by just walking around and letting their whiskers get a sense of where they are spatially,” Cousins says. The follicles--the sacs that hold the hairs--are deep, with lots of nerve endings that send messages to the cat’s brain. There’s also a sensory organ at the tip of each whisker. It picks up vibrations in the environment that help the cat sense where she is and what other creatures are around her. Most whiskers are rooted in the thick pads on the upper lip, but smaller sets are in the eyebrow area, along the chin, and near the feet. The ones on the sides of the nose are the same width as your cat’s body; they help her figure out whether a space is wide enough to squeeze through. Whiskers on the back of the legs help your cat climb trees. Pets Plus continued on page 56 PAGE 55 Pets Plus continued from page 55 You can tell your cat’s mood by observing the position of its whiskers: When a cat is relaxed, her whiskers will remain still, sticking straight out from the side of her head. If she is curious or is on the hunt, she’ll press them slightly forward. Cats that are nervous or upset will pin the whiskers back toward the face. Like other hairs on a cat’s body, whiskers shed. That’s normal. But you should never trim them. A cat with cut whiskers will become disoriented and scared. “If you cut them, that’s like blindfolding someone, taking away one of their ways of identifying what’s in their environment,” says veterinarian Jane Brunt. from The Week from WebMD ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lifesaver A border collie that was badly abused as a puppy saved its new owner’s life by sniffing out an undetected malignant tumor. British mom Josie Conlon sensed that something was wrong when her 2-year-old rescue dog began nuzzling and pawing at her chest. She soon found a lump and was diagnosed with stage-3 breast cancer which could have killed her within months. Conlon had the tumor removed last December and recently learned that the cancer hasn’t spread. “I feel as though it was fate that we found each other,” she said. “I saved him, then he saved me. Love is taking a few steps backward maybe even more…to give way to the happiness of the person you love. For Advertising Information Please Contact Senior Publishing at 1-888-637-3200. Deadline is the 8th of each month. Before beginning a Hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it. Answers to Trivia Quiz: 1. “Apollo 13” 2. “Now Voyager” 3. “Bonnie and Clyde” 4. “”Jaws” 5. “Gone With the Wind” ANY ORDER THROUGH 4/30/15* PAGE 56 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Roz's Ramblings by Roz Obolsky Uh-oh! OMG! Can you believe it? It’s that time again…SPRING CLEANING! Time to delve into your closets and secret stashes and ask those soulstirring questions …Do I really need it? Have I used it? Does it still fit? Can it be fixed? And, Can I bear to part with it? If you’re anything like me, the toughest to answer is the last of those questions. I tend to get attached to my possessions, whether they are items of apparel, items that once had a needed function or were just was decorative once upon a time. Thankfully, I recently got a phone call from a local charity that made a plaintive plea for any manner of items that could be donated to further their cause. I bravely took a deep breath and consulted my linen closet (bedding was on their list of needs) and yanked out several sets of sheets and pillowcases that hadn’t been used in all the years we’ve lived here, pulled a few items of clothing from a neighboring closet that no manner of tugging or squeezing myself into would end in successful fit, and hurriedly stacked them into a carton and onto the porch before I could risk or entertain second thoughts. So here we go again; I have to face those dilemmas once more. As luck would have it, our special community pick-up is just around the corner (May 11, 2015) and I can bid fond adieu to items that woefully have out-lived their usefulness, and trust they will rest in peace (possibly pieces) elsewhere. With any luck, that local charity will find our phone number once more and I’ll march into our closets with a more realistically selective, albeit tearful, eye. Ah, me! The trials and tribulations of the overlypossessive! 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I thought “how perfect” to lead in with this story as an illustration of the how’s and why’s of gossip. But first the actual RUMOR and the GOSSIP: “A friend,” who shall remain nameless, called another friend down in Florida, who also shall remain nameless, to report that Maggi and I have separated and that Maggi has bought another house in the community, thanks to the generosity of her affluent brother, with whom she now resides. Since I am hearing this rumor third-hand, I would be hard-pressed to guess at the motivation for this gossip. But, there are several reasons why we all gossip at one time or another, and I will let you consider the “why” of this scenario for yourself. Gossip is understood to be talk about the personal affairs of others, exchanged in informal conversations, usually when the person in question is absent. 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Because forbidden to bite or hit, we turn to verbal violence. And even because sometimes we are genuinely concerned and seek validation from others with a view towards developing a helpful plan of action. Although there is not one shred of accuracy in the story (minus the affluence of Maggi’s brother), and I am pleased to report that Maggi and I continue to reside happily together for almost 30 years but do not own any other house here in Four Seasons or elsewhere, I feel free to speculate on the disparate bits of information that might have been used to fabricate this rumor. Recently I attended a meeting of the Women’s Club. Being double booked with other engagements, Maggi was unable to attend. Several people inquired about her absence and were told exactly that…but, perhaps it did not ring true to them, or her absence created a feeling of concern in others. The second piece of information involves the inaccurate listing of Maggi’s address in the latest issue of the Four Seasons Telephone Directory. Although we are told the correct address and phone number is on the website and will appear as an addendum in the Four Seasons Times, this administrative faux-pas may have contributed to the development of this story. Then mix and stir these (inaccurate) pieces of information with one loving, affluent brother, and it is possible to construct a rumor from this recipe. Luckily for all involved, both Maggi and I were initially amused by the rumor and the gossip. But we are also bewildered that people who call themselves our friends did not feel comfortable, courageous, or concerned enough to attempt to verify their “information” directly with us instead of sharing what they believed to be private and personal information about our life with others. And that is always the downside of this popular, albeit tacky behavior. 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Light refreshments will be served. Frank Quadrino has been employed by the Department of Veteran Affairs for the past 38 years. He started in 1976 as a Recreation Therapist, working with the long-term care population. In 1986 he became Chief of Recreation, supervising a staff of 20 therapists and a patient population of more 1,000. In 1998, he was selected as the patient advocate and assigned to represent the outpatients and their family members with any issues or problems dealing with their health care. Mr. Quadrino is currently the Community Outreach Manager for the VA New Jersey health care system, and is responsible for informing veterans about their eligibility for health care benefits and the numerous services that the VA provides to its veterans. Frank will discuss the many benefits that are available to veterans, define who is qualified to receive them, and explain how to go about receiving them. There will be a Q&A period afterwards. Although some residents may have heard Frank previously, the information he will present is important enough to hold a seminar for everyone, especially those of you who have never been to one of his seminars. Please check at the Activity Desk for availability. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “EXPLORE OUR SEASONS WEBSITE” SEMINAR--Come to an informal gathering in the Clubhouse on April 15th at 7 pm. You will learn how to navigate our website, and will discover all the useful information available to you. Light refreshments will be served. Sign-up at the Activity Desk by April 13. Try it--you’ll be impressed! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SOCIAL COMMITTEE’S “MEET MARTHA WASHINGTON”--Save the Date: April 26th at 1 pm. Ticket sales, April 2nd, 6-7pm in Arts & Crafts Room. Light refreshments will be served. $10 per person. Optional BYOB wine exchange. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ S O C I A L C OMMI TT EE S P ON S ORED GRANDCHILDREN’S FUN DAY--Save the Date: July 18th. There will be an organizational meeting for volunteer workers at 9:30 am in the Theater on Monday, April 27th. If you have any questions, contact Judy Schenker at 732-965-5577. SUPER BOWL SUNDAY It certainly was a SUPER Sunday in more ways than one fantastic football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. In fact, everything was invitingly gigantic, from the 6-foot sub sandwiches to the enormous screen provided by DJ Joey V. Tables were set with smorgasbords sporting (no pun intended) a vast number of tasty appetizers and desserts. Attendees had even more fun participating in games of chance and predictions. The game itself was an immense nail-biting four-hour competition between two extremely talented teams. Thanks to Chairperson Judy Schenker and her committee for planning this super, super party! Jeri Hadley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEN’S CLUB VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE On February 14th, romance was in the air, and red heart balloons were swaying on each table in the Ballroom. Music was played by the four-piece band, “Back Tracks,” and the 93 people who attended enjoyed dancing to the music of the 50’s and 60’s. Snacks were served on each table, along with soda, water, and coffee. During the evening we were treated to very large cupcakes topped with vanilla icing that was decorated with hearts. There were two door prizes, and the two winners each received a very large box of chocolate candy. There was also a 50/50 drawing and the lucky winners were Anne O’Brien, John O’Brien, and Linda Mesaros. Special thanks for running this wonderful evening go to Al Rutsky and Lenny Rocafuerte, along with their helpers, Sue Rutsky (in charge of door prizes), and Beverly Patton along with Lil Tibus, who were in charge of the 50/50 tickets. Bob Tibus, President of the Men’s Club was glowing when he saw how smoothly the evening went. It was a perfect night, as evidenced by the many smiling faces. Pricilla Greenwald PAGE 65 TRAVEL CLUB Quantum Of The Seas – 12-Night Cruise On January 11th, we began our adventure with a bus ride from the Clubhouse to Bayonne’s new pier, excited to board Royal Caribbean’s newest ship called the Quantum of the Seas. As we approached the ship at the pier, we were astounded--this ship was enormous and we were anxious to see all the new technology and robotics awaiting us. This first-class ship will forever change your perspective on cruising. It boasts of many innovative attractions that were exciting and entertaining. There was a “skydiving simulator” that allows you to experience the exhilaration of flying without having to leave the ship. There was a “Flow Rider Surf simulator,” which, unfortunately, usually ended in a wipe-out. A new indoor activity was the first ever “bumper cars,” in addition to a roller skating rink. One of the most spectacular innovations was the introduction of the “North Star.” This glass bubble, holding up to 15 people, ascends more than 300 feet above sea level for breathtaking 360-degree views of the ocean and the entire ship. Our ports of call were Labardee, then Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Barbados, Martinique, and St. Kitts. The weather was gorgeous, with warm temperature and sunny skies throughout the entire trip. PAGE 66 While cruising, we saw very good entertainment in the theater. One show was “Mama Mia,” with a repertoire of Abba’s greatest hits. We also saw a headline show called “Sonic Odyssey.” This show included a harp with strings that extended from the stage to the balcony. There were drums going from the ceiling to the stage that were played by drummers suspended in the air! In all, two dozen musicians, vocalists, and dancers provided for a wonderful evening. At sea, we had a Four Seasons cocktail party with music. Bobbie Tompson, our Worldwide Travel Agent hosted it, and many of us got up to dance. We were like one happy family at this get-together. We also visited a showroom called “Two-70,” which combines entertainment with technology and a robotic display with digital screening. There was even a bar on deck with a robotic bartender that mixes your cocktails! A brand new ship, The Anthem of the Seas, will arrive in Bayonne in the fall of 2015. If you are interested in a planned cruise on this ship, contact me (Priscilla). Hope to see you there. Priscilla Greenwald FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW “CELEBRATES THE MOVIES” The Four Seasons trip to see the Philadelphia Flower Show started on a cold wintery day with a prediction of snow and sleet due to arrive by 3:00 P.M. With this information in mind, we all voted to leave Philadelphia at 3:00 P.M., an hour earlier than scheduled. With that dilemma settled, we all looked forward to an exciting day. The show’s theme this year was a celebration of the movies. The exhibitions were inspired by the movies of Disney and Disney Pixar films. As we entered the Entrance Garden, we felt like we were in a 1920’s movie palace, with grand chandeliers covered with flower blossoms, moss, and jewels. The star-studded rose garden, with blooms named in honor of Silver Screen legends (my favorite was the Marilyn Monroe peach-colored rose), got us right into a happy mood. The displays were inspired by such movies as “Cars,” “Frozen,” and the new “Cinderella.” They were all exciting and beautiful to see, however, the real stars of the show were the plants and the flowers. There were also garden designs and “how-to” information available to home gardeners. Another big plus was the many shops that were filled with beautiful plants and garden décor; it was all very tempting. Oh, and before I forget, the other SUPER PLUS was the Philadelphia Market across the street from Convention Hall. It was a place you could spend a whole day discovering. I and many others on the bus took Lynn Silverman’s advice and had lunch there. I had the best corned beef on rye--my stomach is still smiling! The time seemed to just fly by and it was time to get back to the bus area. Our bus leader, Ruth Nieskens, gathered us up and onto the bus just as it started to snow. It was a smooth trip home due to our expert driver, Dave. It was another great Four Seasons day trip. Thanks, Lisa. Terri Peters Personals I would like to send a “thank you” to all my friends and neighbors who either made a condolence call, sent food for Shiva, called to see how I am doing, sent a card, or made a donation to a charity in memory of my beloved husband, Joe Rosenblatt, who passed away on January 15, 2015. Thank you for making this difficult time in my life a little easier. It helps to know you care. 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This money goes into the Association Fund, which is used to benefit the entire Four Seasons Community. **January 2015-December 2015** Winnie & Joe Canavan Rosalie & Nick Caputo Barbara Corvino-Diaz & Carlos Diaz Phil Feldman Arlene Gietter Howie & Lois Geschwind Phyllis & Don Guida Joan Kennelly Pat Migliaccio John & Terry Nardone Roz & Sandy Obolsky Joe Parisi & Pat Mulroy Bill & Maddie Raheb Mike & Jennie Rasulo Geraldine Redling Al & Sue Rutsky Myrna & Irv Sachs Dagmar Santangelo Gerald & Phyllis Schneiderman Marilyn & Bill Slipe Larry & Elaine Tunkel February/April /May Louis & Denise Esposito Rose & Shelly Fialkoff Walt & Lynda Pullis Geraldine Redling Silvio & Lucille Setteducati Sy & Marilyn Siegel Phyllis Zielenzinski If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever. ~Rhoda Rosenblatt, Stephanie Weisbrot & Family PAGE 67 Special Events Irish-American Club PAGE 68 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Philadelphia Flower Show Super Bowl Sunday Women's Opening Day Luncheon PAGE 69 Travel Club Quantum of the Sea PAGE 70 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015 Rock & Roll Club PAGE 71 PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID Lakewood, NJ 08701 PERMIT NO. 211 PAGE 72 FOUR SEASONS TIMES APRIL 2015
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