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“The Voice and Heartbeat of Covered Bridge”
ISSUE NO. 256
FEBRUARY 2015
NEWSLETTER
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Bob Epstein.............................. Editor in Chief
Louis Towber.........................Associate Editor
Robert Rower.........................Associate Editor
Sid Leveson........... Newsletter Material Editor
Mary Mirabile............. Event Coverage Editor
Lee Protass..................................Poetry Editor
Jackie Marks.....................................Treasurer
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Staff Writers
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Henry Botwinick.......................Mary Mirabile
Sonny Brown...............................Mary Neglia
Paul Ciraulo.................................. Lee Protass
Esther Eisenberg.......................Carolee Trifon
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IN THIS ISSUE................................. PAGE
Activities................................................... 51
Calendar....................................................56
CB New Year’s Party..................... 4, 5, & 6
Chanukah Party....................................... 12
Crossword Puzzle..................................... 27
Editorially Speaking................................ 43
Event Listing............................................ 50
Evening With Ricki Pen Flyer................ 45
Financial Corner..................................... 18
FYI........................................................... 36
Guest Editorial......................................... 13
HOCB....................................................... 29
Is There a Doctor in the House............... 11
Levi Salomon Barn.................................... 9
Library Update......................................... 20
Manalapan Organizational Meeting........ 8
Message from Bob Epstein........................ 3
Message from HOCB Board..................... 9
Movie Fright Night.................................. 31
Creative Writing.................................. 22-26
Newsletter Begins.................................... 39
Person of the Year 2015........................... 19
Pocono Mountain Getaway..................... 47
Policemen’s Benevolent Association....... 19
Presidents Message............................ 41-42
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance.......... 46
Tournament Time.................................... 21
Valentine’s Day Flyer................................ 7
View From the Bridge............................. 33
What’s Your Opinion......................... 14-17
2015 Boosters........................................... 34
President - HOCB
Editor - The Guardian
[email protected]
It’s February and I hope you are enjoying the Winter Bob Epstein
Season. I don’t want you to think that this is sarcastic, but I Editor in Chief
am writing this column at the beginning of January and the
temperature is 30 and clear. When you read it in February
we might be knee deep in you know what.
As you know, we have had an increase in maintenance of 2.6 per cent.
An increase that I believe is necessary for the work that has to be done.
What I don’t understand, is why the trustee president and vice president
work up the numbers and then they and the other members of their group
vote to approve it, without ever getting any suggestions, input or advice
from the other 1550 home owners of Covered Bridge. A few years ago
our Trustees stated that they would run the CBCA in the same fashion
that the township does. The township presents the township budget at
an open meeting and then four weeks later they vote on the budget at
another open meeting, allowing for input, suggestions and alternatives
from the residents of the township. Here at Covered Bridge the budget
of over 3 million dollars, is presented and without any deliberations is
passed within an hour by the same group who put it together.
This policy of the exclusion of the members of the CBCA, extends
beyond the budget, and affects every aspect of the CBCA operations, and
I am sure that it will continue until those who have been elected realize
that we are all members and should be part of the process not outsiders
looking in. Working together could only benefit Covered Bridge.
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Covered Bridge New Year’s Party
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Covered Bridge New Year’s Party
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Covered Bridge New Year’s Party
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WE’VE GOT
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JACK
Covered Bridge was well represented at the Manalapan Organizational Meeting during which Covered Bridge’s
good friend Jack McNaboe was sworn in as the Township Mayor for 2015. The group from Covered Bridge
are pictured above. (L to R) Jane Rosko, Condo Rep Chairman Linda Steele, James Rosko, HOCB President
Bob Epstein, Charna Epstein, Former Trustee Rose Profeta, HOCB Board Member Bea Bleier, Condo Rep
Co-chairman and Former Trustee Paul Profeta, Helen Newhook, Mayor Jack McNaboe, Former Trustee Betty
Logan, Betty Forgie, Former Trustee President Carolee Trifon, Lila Weitzman. For the complete story about
this event go to page 16.
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Chapter 4
On Sunday, Dec. 14, 35 ladies boarded a bus at the
Township parking lot and set off for a short drive to
Georgian Court in Lakewood, NJ. Chapter 4 sponsored
a trip to join Mrs. Gould as she hosted her 13th Annual Holiday Social. There was actually a mix up with
tickets for the afternoon performance so the 11a.m.
performance was just for Chapter 4. It was truly a
lovely gesture on the part of the entertainment troupe.
We started with a self tour of the mansion including the lovely white marble chapel that was built by
the Gould family. Lindsor tarts were passed around to
all of us as the entertainment began. The performance
continued as we got seated in the main ballroom
which was decorated so lovely in the period manner.
Singing and dancing began as Mrs. Gould made her
way down the marble staircase to the great room with
a lovely fireplace, Christmas tree and many holiday
decorations.
After an hour long holiday show we were served
delicate tea sandwiches, pastries and tea, as well as
apple cider. After the meal the show continued and at
the conclusion the actors handed out lovely holiday
ornaments to each of us and came table to table to
speak with us and answer any questions that the guests
might have.
It was a lovely luncheon and a great way to start
the holiday season. This was Chapter 4’s third trip of
the year and we are looking forward to some great
events in 2015. Please keep an eye out for our dates
for our next and future trips of the year. Good things
are coming.
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday.
Thank you,
Rose Profeta and Carolee Trifon Chapter 4
The Levi Solomon Barn
Located in Freehold, NJ, the second floor measures 3000 square feet and this space served as the
hayloft for large amounts of hay and feed to feed the
animals living in the first floor space. You will see that
the overhead ceiling is made of the original hand cut
cedar shingles and two centuries ago such construction was considered state of the art roofing. Wooden
pegs can still be seen from the original post and beam
construction. In the mid 1800’s a water tank was built
and installed by a company in Batavia, Illinois. This
bam has been designated as an historic landmark by
the Township of Freehold. This barn is one of the largest barn structures left in Monmouth County.
Here comes the interesting part! The barn was
moved from its original foundation and now is known
as the JHMOMC. The Jewish Heritage Museum of
Monmouth County sits in a quaint little strip mall just
a few steps from the favorite Top Tomato store. They
are open Tues., Thurs., and Sunday and the tour of the
museum is “FREE” - there is even a lift for those who
cannot climb the steps. They sometimes show their
photography exhibit - Monmouth County’s Jewish
Experience in pictures. There is a short film about
the life and accomplishments of the well renowned
photographers Annie Liebowitz and Richard Avedon.
They have built a stage and have a beautiful piano for
music and concerts.
Reasonable and well known entertainment can be
seen at the museum and I understand that many of our
Covered Bridge residents are members.
If you are interested in visiting or have any questions please call 732-252-6990 for information about
membership or tickets for upcoming events.
Mary, Bea and I are revisiting our adventures and
bringing them back to you. More to come next month.
Bea Bleier, Mary Zydel and Caro1ee Trifon
Message From the HOCB Board
In the 1970’s when Covered Bridge was created, there were no rentals. All the members of the CBCA
were home owners. The HOCB (Home Owners of Covered Bridge) was created and incorporated as a
voice of the home owners. The CBCA board included representatives of the builders (The Hovnanian Organization). Now the CBCA has allowed Covered Bridge to become a rental community. The number of
rentals is approaching 700. Many of these renters are willing and anxious to participate in the activities of
the HOCB, but are reluctant because of the name. The HOCB is contemplating the change of the name of
the organization to Residents of Covered Bridge (ROCB). The legal process will take some time, but will
be in the best interest of the community. Watch the Guardian for more information as it becomes available.
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IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE
Doctor Jeffrey F. Ozinitsky
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One of the most frequent conditions that I have
treated for the past 33 years is patients with Diabetes.
People with diabetes can develop many different foot
problems. Even ordinary problems can get worse and
lead to serious complications.
Foot problems most often happen when there is
nerve damage, also called neuropathy. This can cause
tingling, pain (burning or stinging), or weakness in
the foot. It can also cause loss of feeling in the foot,
so you can injure it and not know it. Poor blood flow
or changes in the shape of your feet or toes may also
cause problems.
Although it can hurt, diabetic nerve damage can
also lessen your ability to feel pain, heat, and cold.
Loss of feeling often means you may not feel a foot
injury. You could have a tack or stone in your shoe and
walk on it all day without knowing. You could get a
blister and not feel it. You might not notice a foot injury until the skin breaks down and becomes infected.
Nerve damage can also lead to changes in the
shape of your feet and toes. Ask your podiatrist about
special therapeutic shoes, rather than forcing deformed
feet and toes into regular shoes.
Diabetes can cause changes in the skin of your
foot. At times your foot may become very dry. The
skin may peel and crack. The problem is that the
nerves that control the oil and moisture in your foot
no longer work.
After bathing, dry your feet and seal in the remaining moisture with a thin coat of plain petroleum jelly,
an unscented hand cream, or other such products.
Do not put oils or creams between your toes. The
extra moisture can lead to infection. Also do not soak
your feet, that can dry your skin.
Calluses occur more often and build up faster on
the feet of people with diabetes. This is because there
are high pressure areas under the foot. Too much callus may mean that you will need therapeutic shoes
and inserts.
Calluses if not trimmed, get very thick, break
down, and turn into ulcers (open sores). Never try to
cut calluses or corns yourself. This can lead to ulcers
and infections. Let your podiatrist cut your calluses.
Also, do not try to remove calluses and corns with
chemical agents. These products can burn your skin.
Using a pumice stone every day will help keep calluses
under control. It is best to use the pumice stone on wet
skin. Put on lotion right after you use the pumice stone.
There are many other conditions that effect the
diabetic foot. I will discuss them in future articles. In
the meantime, it is a very good idea that if you suffer
from diabetes, you visit your podiatrist on a regular
basis to help avoid those problems which, when left
untreated, may lead to very serious complications.
Chapter III at Sunrise
Chapter III “Volunteers” were invited to return
to Sunrise at Marlboro on Thursday, December
11th to spend an afternoon with the residence.
After a delightful lunch we spent tme socializing and joined them playing a few games of
chance. A good time was had by all.
Mary Zydel
(L to R) Mary Mace, Elaine Veneziano, Nancy
Hansen, Bea Bleier, Mary Zydel, Mickey Kleber,
Eileen Casey, Nancy (Sunrise), Bernice Fuchs,
Ellen (Sunrise) in front.
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Chanukah Party
Chanukah is a celebration of candle-lighting - and
a happy holiday for all to enjoy.
Hilda Geller and I got things started by shopping
for new decorations and by getting estimates for the
traditional foods necessary. Many purchases were
made.
Thanks to the CB office with Louise, Joan and
the other staff members for the extraordinary help by
getting a multitude of problems solved and putting
aside other responsibilities.
The many volunteers were a tremendous load
off Hilda’s and my backs. The organizing by Jacky
O’Hagan with her ladies ... the music and songs from
Manny Stone’s crew ... my sister-in-law Gloria Watzky
helping on the food line ... the Trustee Mickey La
Barbera, ever ready to pitch in ... with Anita Parachini
eager to help in the kitchen ... the help and advice
from Vice President of CHHS Leo Rosenzweig ...
Ms. Ross ready for any eventuality in kitchen and on
the food line ... the arrangement of tables and chairs
thanks to office help in the Ballroom ... Robert fixing
the electricity ... repairing of the large Menorah by
Lou Potesto....
And that’s how it all came together, because of the
above mentioned volunteers and the others I hope that
I haven’t forgotten...
Al Brown
President CHHS, Inc.
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GUEST EDITORIAL
Happy New Year to all our friends at Covered Bridge. The Manalapan
Township Reorganization Meeting was held on Friday, January 2ND Jack McNaboe, Mayor
@ 3 PM in town hall. With many from Covered Bridge in attendance, Susan Cohen & Jack
McNaboe were sworn in again onto the Manalapan Township Committee after being reelected
last November. I, Jack McNaboe was then sworn in as Mayor & MaryAnn Musich as Deputy
Mayor. A special Thank You to our LT. Governor Kim Guadagno for thanking time our of her
busy schedule to administer the oath of office and attend the meeting on such a special day.
Thanks for allowing me to write this guest column. We have seen many of you recently
at the Veteran Day events as well as the Christmas & Chanukah celebration around town and
in the Covered Bridge Ballroom. Remember all of your governing body and township staff is
available to answer any of your question - concerns and provide guidance as the need arises.
A very special THANK YOU to all Covered Bridge Residents who volunteer to participate
in the various Township boards - committees & commissions in Manalapan. Anyone who did
not fill out a volunteer application my do so on line @ MTNJ.org or stop at administation and
do it in person, positions are always available. “Manalapan is a Great Place To Live” because
of the countless volunteer hours donated to the town on behalf of our residents. Thank You for
your time- expertise and devotion to Manalapan.
As I write this column we have been lucky with the weather. Our storms have been mainly
rain events and snow dusting. Temperatures are cold but that is winter in New Jersey. Let us
hope it is a long time before we have a winter like last year. Rest assure that your Department
of Public Works stands ready for whatever emergency that comes our way.
Please use caution during these winter months. Please know that your Manalapan Township
Police are ready 24 / 7/ 365 days a year should an emergency arise. Equally devoted to your
safety is a top notch fire service and an EMS squad that will be “State of the Art” for 2015 in
First Aid & Hospital Transport Service.
Anyone wanting to express concerns - convey ides or state opinions on what we get right
or what we can do better is always welcome at [email protected] if something bothers you
it may trouble others as well. Sign up for “Shop Manalapan” if you have not already done so.
May 2015 be a great year for all.
Jack McNaboe - Mayor Manalapan Township
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What’s Your Opinion?
(Letters to the Editor)
It is time that the all the residents of CB step up
Dear Fellow Residents,
I am the President of the Covered Bridge Condo
Reps - a group of dedicated volunteers.
I never thought I would be put in a position where
I had to defend these VOLUNTEERS but sadly that
time has come.
“WHY DON’T THE CONDO REPS ATTEND
CLOSED TRUSTEE MEETINGS” - AS STATED
IN LAST MONTH’S NEWSLETTER - President’s
Report????????
Since I took office almost 2 years ago - I and my
fellow volunteers have been met with nothing but
disrespect - harassment and disdain - especially
when we attended the Closed Trustee meetings once
a month. We came with a prepared agenda-comments
and questions - all with the residents of Covered
Bridge in mind.
We were met with only negativity - every response
by the President of the Trustees was to blame the past
boards - of which he served on!! Nothing we said or
proposed was ever even considered and we always
left feeling beaten down and disrespected. We were
continually asked “What do Condo Reps do?!” And I
was told I could no longer publish a summary of what
we did each month without the President’s approval.
At present - there are multiple items the president
is trying to dictate to us by his personal interpretation
of the By-Laws. This is not dictatorship last time I
checked and we will not be dictated to - he can save
that for his Trustees.
Everyone seems to miss the point - The Condo
Reps are Volunteers. So you ask why is the president
critical of us??
Because instead of putting the needs and wellbeing
of ALL the residents of Covered Bridge first and
foremost - he is continuing to carry out a personal
vendetta against certain Condo Reps - who in his
words are “LOSERS” - either former Trustees or past
candidates that ran for a Trustee’s position.
This certainly is getting in his way of working
with the Condo Reps - we can and do serve a needed
purpose. The “go-between” for residents and trustees
to handle minor issues and problems - please utilize
us for this not as your personal whipping post.
These Condo Reps care about Covered Bridge
more than most residents and are willing to give
their time - energy and expertise to improve our community and many of us are involved in the township
and volunteer on numerous committees - giving CB
a presence in the community - Our Trustee President
does neither and is nowhere to be found and doesn’t
even attend Township meetings.
to the plate - you are allowing a President that was
elected by less than 200 votes in a community with
1557 units to make all financial decisions for you
and your home? Sid would rather live in the past and
continually will drag up items and issues that occurred years ago - most people don’t know or even
remember or more importantly CARE! - but this is
where he spend most of his energies - not sure why.
But of course the past also includes the times he was
removed from the board.
We are told we are not “official” because we
weren’t elected - well we welcome an election by the
residents - but as per your President - “cost too much
to oversee an election,” Yet we Reps take the brunt of
the comments of some residents regarding our “unofficial status”!
SO WE WILL CHALLENGE THE TRUSTEE
PRESIDENT - EITHER HOLD AN ELECTION
OR QUIT GRIPPING ABOUT US.
We have advertised for new Reps and no one has
responded - another complaint of our President that I
only wish to appoint my friends? Why would I want
to do that? - Last time I checked the perks and benefits
weren’t all that great - but this is another example of
our President’s behavior towards the Reps.
So just to set the record straight Sid - you will get
your wish - a Condo Rep board member will be in
attendance at all future Closed Trustee meetings!
Please check the Condo Rep page - there are new
assignments for certain areas - please note who your
rep is and come to us with your concerns - and contrary
to some - we are here to assist you all and make life
at Covered Bridge the best it can be.
So all we ask - work with us - the Best is yet
to come!
Happy and Healthy New Year to all.
Linda Steele
President-Covered Bridge Condo Reps
732-851-4457
Working with the Trustees?
The following is taken from Sidney Leveson’s
email of 1/11/2015 sent to Linda Steele regarding
his objection of the Condo Reps: “I will continue to
inform the public about individuals that I believe have
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WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? (Cont. from Page 14)
done a poor job in the past or are doing so at present
and are seeking to do so again.” Let’s analyze his statement: as usual this is only his opinion and not facts.
To show you the difference between his opinion
and my facts I state facts such as the following. This
is the meeting minutes of June 8, 2005 State Civil
Service Commission, in the matter of Sidney M. Leveson Department of Public Works, REMOVAL AND
RESIGNATION NOT IN GOOD STANDING. Isn’t
anyone else curious why he was REMOVED from a
civil service job in Marlboro? Now he has the nerve to
attack and judge other people. It’s about time people
realize that he is not the next coming. His Flaws are too
numerous to list. Remember there was a reason why
he was removed from two different CBCA boards,
and that is not opinion, that’s fact.
We all have flaws, some more than others and with
all his flaws he had no right to judge others and he has
now admitted he has a list and if he is keeping score
he does not deserve to sit as President of our Board
of Trustees or even on the Board at all; let him let go
of the list be fair to all and GROW UP.
Paul Profeta,
Co-Chair Condo Reps
The Trustee President Sid Leveson, in his
message, continues his attack of me and the other
residents of Covered Bridge who don’t agree
with his decisions and actions. Yes, his decisions,
because you never hear from the other Trustees,
who he evidently controls. I will respond to his
letter in the March issue of the Guardian, because
too many of the residents, who Sid disagrees with,
sent in letters to this February issue. I am not a
hard guy to get along with, but until our Trustee
President realizes this, I will continue to be the
voice of the residents of Covered Bridge.
Bob Epstein
To the Residents of Covered
Bridge,
My wish for the New Year 2015 is for constructive
meetings between HOCB and CBCA for the benefit of
our residents. Inter/house bickering and grand standing
is old news. We need to let the residents be involved
in decision making: even though the CBCA board has
the final word. We need an open door policy where a
resident can know what their money is used for before
it is voted on.
Residents: Care what’s going in Covered Bridge,
you live here. Whether an owner or renter, you have
a voice USE IT. There are people who are trying to
look out for you. Help us do that.
Pat Russo
1st Vice President HOCB
President of Christian Neighbors and Friends
An Open Letter to the
Trustees of
Covered Bridge
I am writing this letter because your President’s
Message, which he says you all approve, has accused
me of making unsupported statements.
In the last article that I wrote for The Guardian
I quoted sources including the New Jersey Health
Department that stated that the second ingredient in
Trimec 992 is a carcinogen. It is a Chlorophenoxy
Herbicide and the New Jersey Health Department
says that there is evidence that these herbicides cause
cancer of the lymphatic system in humans.
In June of 2014, in Toxopedia, Steven Gilbert
states that 2,4-D, the first ingredient in Trimec 992
is a chlorophenoxy chemical as well. Obviously this
means that it too is a carcinogen.
The United States Courts have decided that a
forestry worker contracted cancer and died as a direct
result of his exposure to 2,4-D. This was printed in
Pesticides News No.37.
By continuing to allow these chemicals to be
sprayed in Covered Bridge, you subject every resident,
including yourselves, to the hazards it presents. Every
time a resident is diagnosed with Cancer, the possibility exists that it began in his or her body as a result of
coming in contact with this herbicide.
Do you really believe that this is the right thing
to do?
Do you really think that this is fulfilling your
obligation to the people who trusted and elected you?
Continued on page 16
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WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? (Cont. from Page 15)
Do you really believe that you are protecting the
residents from harm as the Master Deed requires you
to do?
If you do, then you certainly are not the people
that we thought you were!
My statements are supported. It is yours that are
not. You have yet to show us the bids that you got from
landscapers for non toxic sprays but continue to insist
that they are too expensive.
You delight in repeatedly saying that you completely follow all the precautions stated on the Trimec
992 label. Except for the fact that photos prove that all
the men who spray here wear no protective clothing.
This is not only not following the label’s precautions
but is most definitely an OSHA violation as well. There
are alternatives available for killing weeds and/or
growing grass that is resistant to them but you will not
even meet with us to consider them. So, you not only
make unsupported statements but you are unreasonable as well. A major disappointment to people like
me who thought you were the good guys.
Carole Fishkind, Chairperson
The Resident Committee to Stop Toxic Spraying
Cars, Cars and Trucks
It’s my understanding as per the last resolution or
changing for parking rules that our dedicated spots
are to be occupied by vehicles that have been registered with the office at CBCA, must have a parking
sticker issued by our office, and must have a current
registration and be in working order. If that is correct
I request that the limo at 65 which has expired registration and has several flat tires and is not in running
order, the storage van at 129 in worse condition and
the automobile at our own Presidents building which
is again not in working order, has no sticker and also
has expired registration as well as being a junk vehicle, be removed in accordance with our rules and
regulations and if not set fines as per the Boards list of
regulations for fines. It’s bad enough that this 55 and
over Active Adult Community is becoming a Rental
Community with few restrictions. The least we can
ask of our Trustees is to keep it in decent condition
and if we have to abide by their rules, everyone else
should have to do the same thing.
At last count, according to our VP, rentals were
over 650 units and that conversation I had in May
around election time. There is no way to stop this
now, its out of control and now CBCA has become
landlords too. Is this a good thing? What is the cost to
repair these old units for occupancy and what effect do
the rents have on the over $300,000.00 in back condo
fees. And can we have an explanation as to why that
figure, which is owed to us, is absent from the budget?
Guess we could ask the lawyer but I think he already
gave his opinion.
Inquiring minds would like to know.
Carolee Trifon
2015 Manalapan
Township Reorganization
On Friday, January 2, 2015 at 3pm, our Manalapan
Township Committee held its reorganization meeting.
Each year at this time, a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
are elected by the sitting Committee. Most time the
Mayoral seat and Deputy Mayor seat are rotated since
each member of our Township is more than capable
to hold the titile of Mayor. They do not elect a Mayor
over and over and over again. It’s a sharp contrast to
our own Covered Bridge government where the now
sitting President has convinced the other members of
his Board that he is the only one qualified to be our
President. If that is truly the case we desparately need
a new Board of Trustees because 20 years from now
this man might still be President.
The two newly elected Committee members,
Mayor Susan Cohen and Deputy Mayor Jack McNaboe were sworn in by acting Governor Kim Guadagno.
As busy as she is, she still found time to come and
honor us with her presence. Thank you Governor Kim
Guadagno! And thank you to our Freeholder Board
members, our Monmouth County Sheriff Shawn
Golden, head of OEM, plus, plus and plus Rick Hogan, Dave Richardson, our Police Chief and members
of many township committees.
Our former Mayor Jordan Moskowitz nominated
Deputy Mayor Jack Naboe for the Office of Mayor
for 2015. Nomination was seconded and the vote was
5-0 for our new Mayor. After being sworn is with his
family by his side, the new Mayor nominated Committeewoman Mary Ann Musich to hold the office of
Deputy Mayor. Again motion had a second and vote
was 5-0. With her sister by her side, Committeewoman
Musich was sworn in as Deputy Mayor. We have a
commitment from and new committee to help keep
taxes down and to always be available to all of our
residents.
Volunteer committee members were appointed
for 2015 and if anyone in Covered Bridge would like
to volunteer for any of the committees please call the
Township for information.
In closing let me make this comment. As you can
see by the photo, Covered Bridge had a nice turnout to
support our Township Committee. There were several
residents, the chair and co-chair of our Condo Reps,
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WHAT’S YOUR OPINION? (Cont. from Page 16)
former Trustees and the President of our HOCB Homeowners organization but no where was there anyone
representing our Board of Trustees. It was held in the
afternoon so having to go to bed was not a problem.
These committee members are front and center when
Covered Bridge is in need, so again “REALLY”? And
refreshments were served after the meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF 2015!
Carolee Trifon
Letter to Sid Leveson
January 2, 2015
CBCA
Sid Leveson, President
Dear Mr. President;
As the New Year begins, and as you have stated
“In the spirit of working together”. I am once again
volunteering for the House Committee, the Budget
Committee, and the Election Committee. My qualifications for appointment to each of these committees
have been sent to you previously. These committees
are required by our by-laws with a liaison to the Board
of Trustees.
Sincerely;
Bob Epstein
141B Cross Slope Ct
PS> Please respond before Januuary 10, 2015, as
that is my deadline for the Guardian Magazine, and
this letter and your response will be included in the
next edition. Please also include specific reasons for
making your decision.
This is the response received from Mr. Leveson on
behalf of the Trustees.
Your January 2, 2015 letter repeats demands for
which you have already received the answer along
with reasons for your rejection. Moreover, you are
misrepresenting the By-Laws, which state that
Sect. 5-10 q. “The Board of Trustees of
the Association may appoint committees as
deemed appropriate in carrying out its purposes.”
Also we previously noted that there are no requirements regarding when non-Trustees should be
on committees.
Now you are demanding the timing and method of
our response. You have a strange idea of the meaning
of the word “cooperation.”
Please check the March issue for the response to
this response.
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Phone: 732-446-8311
Email: [email protected]
Alex J. Worth, CTA, SLREA
Alex J. Worth the Township Tax Assessor asks, what’s your home worth?
The Real Property Assessment Demonstration Pilot Program, signed into law by Governor Christie in
January 2013 is well under way in the Township of Manalapan. This pilot program modifies five major
components of the current tax assessment system. The changes include market driven annual reassessments,
increased education requirements for Assessors, a restructuring of the assessment calendar, standardization of
assessment software and legislative refinement. This law aims to increase the accuracy and transparency of
the current assessment function while reducing the overall cost to the taxpayer.
One of the most noteworthy changes is the annual reassessment of all properties within the municipality. A
yearly valuation will be supported by an interior/exterior inspection cycle every five years. This data collection
process will ensure that all property record cards are accurate and up to date. In the old model, a home was
inspected and valued typically every 10 years. The assessment you received remained unchanged however,
did you know this value required the use of a ratio or fraction in order to find your home’s implied market
value? For example, a homeowner feels his home is worth $150,000. He receives an assessed value of 100,000
and is satisfied he is under-assessed. However, at a 50% ratio he has an implied market value of $200,000
(l00,000/.50) and is in fact over-assessed. This would result in an over payment of property taxes due to a lack
of understanding the assessment-to-market-value ratio system. This misunderstanding of the current fractional
assessment system and “implied market values” annually leads to countless taxpayers failing to protect their
tax obligations. The Assessment Demonstration Program seeks to permanently remedy this problem. Moving
forward within Monmouth County, this law eliminates the fractional assessments system and replaces it with
a system that annually revises the assessment to be equal to current market value. The new system will now
be responsive to the changes in the market on an annual basis. In the old model taxpayers had to prove the
assessment was significantly off before receiving reduction. In the new model, there is no build-in margin for
error for the town, if the assessment is proven to be $1 off then it gets adjusted by way of an assessment appeal.
The new modification of the assessment calendar allows the loss from county board appeals to be realized prior to the adoption of the budget. This will reduce the need for emergency bonding for anticipated but
uncollected revenue due to appeal losses. The annual assessment notification post card date has changed as
well; you will now receive your card in the pre-tax year, on or about November 15th . The appeal deadline to
appeal your assessed value is now January 15th (Note: the 2015 appeal deadline has been extended to January
20th). If you agree with the assessed value of your home no action is required. If you disagree with the assessed value, you may file an appeal with the Monmouth County Board of Taxation. Forms, instructions, and
a guide to the process “Understanding Property Assessment Appeals for Monmouth County” may be obtained
at http://secure.njappealonline.com.
The overarching goal of the program is to provide a more responsive, accurate, and fair model of property
assessment. We aim to not only reduce costs by leveraging technology and advanced appraisal techniques, but
enhance the services to the taxpayers of Manalapan by annually delivering more accurate assessments that in
due course will earn the trust of the taxpayer.
Notice: If you are a veteran of the armed services, who served in a time of war, thank you for your service
and please call (732-446-8311) or visit MTNJ.org-Departments-Tax Assessor-Property Tax Relief Programs,
for information on a $250.00 tax deduction. If you, or a resident you know is disabled or over the age of 65
and makes less than $10,000 a year not including social security, or other allowable excludable income, please
call (732-446-8311) or visit MTNJ.org-Departments-Tax Assessor-Property Tax Relief Programs for eligibility
requirements and the claim form.
If you have any questions about your assessed value, the Real Property Assessment Demonstration Pilot
Program, property tax relief programs, or information regarding an assessment appeal, please contact the Assessor’s office at 732-446-8311 or email me directly at [email protected].
Alex J. Worth, CTA, SLREA, Tax Assessor Manalapan Township
120 Route 522 Manalapan Twp. NJ, 07726
Phone: 732-446-8311 Email:[email protected]
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EMERGENCY PLAN MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015 4:00 PM BALLROOM
AGENDA
INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT PROCEEDURES AND FACILITIES WILL
BE AVAILABLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
ALL BUILDING CAPTAINS (WHO RECEIVED THE $100 EMERGENCY
KITS LAST YEAR) ALL CONDO REPS, ALL TRUSTEES AND ALL BOARD
MEMBERS OF THE HOCB ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND.
Township officials from the Police, Fire and OEM Departments will be in attendance.
Coffee will be served
Person of the Year 2015
At the January 8th meeting of the HOCB Board of Directors Pat
Russo was unanimously chosen as the Homeowners of Covered Bridge
Person of the Year for 2015.
Pat, who is the President of Christian Neighbors and Friends, First
Vice President of the Homeowners of Covered Bridge and the chairman of the Covered Bridge Emergency Committee, was chosen in
recognition of her work for the Covered Bridge Community.
The date and location and details of the luncheon honoring Pat
will be announced by committee chairperson Barbra Micalski when
the plans are finalized.
“Congratulations Pat, You deserve it.”
The winter season has begun. Here are a few tips for the season.
Limit your time outside during cold and snowy weather.
Dress in layers when going outdoors.
If you have to drive, please make sure your vehicle is clear of snow and ice and only drive if needed.
Donations to the PBA can be made to Local 229, PO Box 72, Tennant, N.J. 07763
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Library Update
Tuesday, February 3 - 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm - Movie:
The Good Lie (2014) (PG-13).
Tuesday, February 10 - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Movie:
Lucy (2014) (R); 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm - Movie: The
Drop (2014) (R); 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Movie: Lucy
(2014) (R).
Tuesday, February 17 - 2:00 pm - 4:20 pm - Movie:
Get On Up (2014) (PG-13).
Wednesday, February 18 - 2:00 pm-3:45 pm - International Film: Grigris (2013) (NR); 6:30 pm - 8:15
pm - International Film: Grigris (2013) (NR).
Tuesday, February 24 - 2:00 pm - 3:55 pm - Movie: A
Walk Among The Tombstones (2014) (R).
Just A Thought
SOLD
Did you ever wake up in the middle of the night
and have strange thoughts come into your head? Well
the following thought occurred to me last night. Why
do we have to press 1 for English? AND shouldn’t
we have the right to press 2 for Yiddish, 3 for Italian,
etc., etc., etc.?
Submitted by Theresa Luppowitz
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BULLETIN
Tournament Time
First Annual Covered Bridge
Shuffleboard Tournament
OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS OF COVERED BRIDGE
April Dates to be announced
TWO MAN TEAMS - NO ENTRANCE FEE
Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Phone or E-mail _________________________________________________________________________
PRIZE MONEY AND TROPHIES TO BE DONATED BY THE HOCB
DEPOSIT ENTRANCE FORMS IN GUARDIAN BOX BY MARCH 15
TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR - CHET MITCHELL
First Annual
JOHN MATTIOLI MEMORIAL
TEXAS HOLDEM TOURNAMENT
Tournament sponsored by HOCB
April Tournament Dates to be Announced
Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Phone or E-mail _________________________________________________________________________
$10 registration fee due by march 15
FIRST PRIZE AT LEAST $150, SECOND PRIZE $100, THIRD PRIZE $50
Deposit Registration Form in Guardian Box
TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR - BOB MAIORANA
STILL TO COME LATER IN THE YEAR
Mah Jong, Bocce, Billiards
Watch the Guardian Magazine for More Details
“The Only Voice of the Residents of Covered Bridge”
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Of Interest To All
CREATIVE WRITING
February
It seems like Winter surfaces more hurriedly than
any other time of the year... February is in the middle
of time, namely after the holiday festivities and long
before the start of future holidays. It is a time for
self-indulgence.
From October to a new February I have come
to realize the true essence of Covered Bridge. The
peoples within are uniformly related. Each one has
reached the age of acceptance. We accept our past as
it was, with reduced passion. We accept as adequate,
the years we have attained and the reduced stamina
which accompanies it. Contentment has fallen on us
like a cashmere blanket, easy and free from constraint.
Each day presents a new challenge. Apprehensions, on
and off again feelings of joy and sadness exist in the
day to day life of all, here in Covered Bridge. Life is
good, as long as you know you are not alone. Every
month carries a special endowment for us to exploit,
and that is comforting to know, and so, onward to the
winds of March!!!!!
Mary Mirabile
Our Time Together
At some point in our lives each of us contributed
to the welfare of our fellowman.
Many moons ago plans were drafted to erect
pyramids, homes, and roadways. As each century
benefited from man made conveniences surrounding
the land, we prospered. Railroads for transportation
were needed and the rails were expertly fitted by the
iron worker’s of the land. Then came the magic of
Airways, a travel system put together by great minds.
The inventors, the builders and organizers rely on
each other to successfully complete these projects.
The present day wonders of the world were made
possible by the contributions of the industrious minds
of yesterday and today. Many lives were lost in the
process, death resulting from achievement to improve
our existence.
More men and women have died from the wages
of war than those who have perished providing for the
welfare of the people.
We can accept death from natural causes, and
unavoidable tragedies, as opposed to a bullet made
legal by the act of war....
Mary Mirabile
Not knowing the author, keep this in mind when
making your next trip reservation.
Committee work is hardly sweet
When someone squawks about his seat
Please believe it’s no simple task
To seat you all just as you ask.
We pray someday a great inventor
Will plan a bus all dead center
In short, a bus so well designed
With none in front, and none behind.
If you feel your seat’s not right
Lay down your arms - do not fight
We all have learned through care and strife
Position is not everything in life.
Mary Zydel
Old Folks Are
Worth a Fortune
Old folks are worth a fortune. With silver in their
hair, gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys, lead
in their feet and gas in their stomachs.
I have become a lot more social with the passing
of the years; some might even call me a frivolous old
gal. I’m seeing five gentlemen every day.
As soon as I wake, Will Power helps me get out of
bed. Then I go see John. Then Charley Horse comes
along, and when he is here, he takes a lot of my time
and attention. When he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up
and stays the rest of the day. (He doesn’t like to stay
in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to
joint). After such a busy day, I’m really tired and glad
to go to bed - with Ben Gay. What a life!
P.S. The preacher came to call the other day. He
said that at my age, I should be thinking about the
here-after. I told him I do - all the time. No matter
where I am - in the parlor, upstairs in the kitchen or
down in the basement - I ask myself, “Now, what am
I here after?”
Submitted by Harry Scher
Israel: By the Israeli
Humorist, Efraim Kishon
(Kishont Ferenc)
Submitted by Harry Scher
Israel is a country surrounded on all sides by enemies, but the people’s headaches are caused by the
neighbors upstairs.
(Continued on Page 23)
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ISRAEL
(Cont. from Page 22)
Israel is the only country in the world where the
coffee is already so good that Starbucks went bankrupt
trying to break into the local market.
Israel is one of the few places in the world where
the sun sets into the Mediterranean Sea.
Israel is the only country in the world whose
soldiers eat three sets of salads a day, none of which
contain any lettuce (which is not really a food), and
where olives ARE a food and even a main course in a
meal, rather than something one tosses into a martini.
Israel is the only country in the world where one is
unlikely to dig a cell without hitting ancient archaeological artifacts.
Israel is the only country in the world where the
leading writers in the country take buses.
Israel is the only country in the world where the
graffiti is in Hebrew.
Israel is the only country in the world that has a
National Book Week, during which almost everyone
attends a book fair and buys books.
Israel is a country where the same drivers who
cuss you and flip you the bird will immediately pull
over and offer you all forms of help if you look like
you need it.
Israel is the only country in the world with bus
drivers and taxi drivers who read Spinoza and Maimonides.
Israel is the only country in the world where no
one cares what rules say when an important goal can
be achieved by bending them.
Israel is the only country in the world where reservists are bossed around and commanded by officers,
male and female, younger than their own children.
Israel is the only country in the world where “small
talk” consists of loud, angry debate over politics and
religion.
Israel is the only country in the world where the
ultra-Orthodox Jews beat up the police and not the
other way around.
Israel is the only country in the world where inviting someone “out for a drink” means drinking cola,
coffee or tea.
Israel is the only country in the world where bank
robbers kiss the mezuzah as they leave with their loot.
Israel is one of the few countries in the world that
truly likes and admires the United States.
Israel is the only country in the world that introduces applications of high-tech gadgets and devices,
such as printers in banks that print out your statement
on demand, years ahead of the United States and decades ahead of Europe.
Israel is the only country in the world where everyone on a flight gets to know one another before
the plane lands. In many cases, they also get to know
the pilot and all about his health or marital problems.
Israel is the only country in the world where no
one has a foreign accent because everyone has a foreign accent.
Israel is the only country in the world where people
cuss using dirty words in Russian or Arabic because
Hebrew has never developed them.
Israel is the only country in the world where
patients visiting physicians end up giving the doctor
advice.
Israel is the only country in the world where everyone strikes up conversations while waiting in lines.
Israel is the only country in the world where people
call an attache case a “James Bond” and the “@” sign
is called a “strude!”.
Israel is the only country in the world where there
is the most mysterious and mystical calm ambience in
the streets on Yom Kippur, which cannot be explained
unless you have experienced it.
Sunsets in Jerusalem are gorgeous every evening.
Israel is the only country in the world where people
read English, write Hebrew, and joke in Yiddish.
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And to All a Good Night
‘Twas the night before Christmas and down here in
Boca,
I was sitting at Starbucks, drinking my mocha.
I know we’re all Jewish, but was wondering still,
If Santa would come here and give us a thrill.
On my way home, no Christmas lights did I see,
On the houses, the windows, not even the trees.
What a strange feeling, not a decoration in sight.
Was it really December or a warm summer’s night?
I drove past Toojay’s, there were lines out the door.
People were waiting for kishka and more.
The restaurants were busy, Christmas dinners not
planned.
Never, not here we’re in Boca Land.
At home all was quiet, I left out Kosher wine,
In case Santa came to Boca for the very first time.
Snoozing came easy to me Christmas Eve.
I wasn’t waiting for presents to be left under a tree.
I could hope all I want, I could fuss and then see,
If Santa would make time for little old me.
Then all of a sudden he pulled up in his Jag,
With a sack full of presents each sporting a tag.
Oh Bloomies, oh Saks, oh Nieman’s and more.
He knows where to shop, he frequents my stores!
He looked for the lox, the bagels and deli.
He came to Boca first to fill up his belly!
How Men and Women
Record Things in
Their Diaries
Submitted by Bob Maiorana
Wife’s Diary:
Tonight, I thought my husband was acting weird.
We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for
dinner. I was shopping with my friends all day long,
so I thought he was upset at the fact that I was a bit
late, but he made no comment on it.
Conversation wasn’t flowing, so I suggested that
we go somewhere quiet so we could talk. He agreed,
but he didn’t say much. I asked him what was wrong;
He said, ‘Nothing. I asked him if it was my fault that he
was upset. He said he wasn’t upset, that it had nothing
to do with me, and not to worry about it.’ On the way
home, I told him that I loved him. He smiled slightly,
and kept driving. I can’t explain his behavior. I don’t
know why he didn’t say, ‘I love you, too.’
When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him
completely, as if he wanted nothing to do with me
anymore. He just sat there quietly, and watched TV.
He continued to seem distant and absent. Finally, with
silence all around us, I decided to go to bed. About
15 minutes later, he came to bed. But I still felt that
he was distracted, and his thoughts were somewhere
else. He fell asleep; I cried. I don’t know what to do.
I’m almost sure that his thoughts are with someone
else. My life is a disaster.
Husband’s Diary:
A two-foot putt ... who the hell misses a two-foot
putt?
“I have a long night ahead, I want you to know.
From Boca I leave for New York and the snow.”
He stayed for a while, he chatted and ate.
Then he left in a flash before it got late.
Lou’s Corner
What a great night I thought with a sigh.
That jolly old Santa is a really nice guy.
As I cleared off the table I heard with delight
“Shalom to you all, and OY, what a night!”
Submitted by Charna Epstein
Submitted by Louis Towber
“Lexophile” is a word used to describe those that
have a love for words, such as “you can tune a piano,
but you can’t tuna fish”, or “to write with a broken pencil is pointless.” A competition to see who can come
up with the best lexphillies is held every year. This
year’s winning submission is posted at the very end.
.. When fish are in schools, they sometimes take
debate.
.. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
.. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A.
.. The batteries were given out free of charge.
.. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought
tooth and nail
.. A will is a dead giveaway.
.. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.
.. A boiled egg is hard to beat.
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(Continued on Page 25)
LOU’S CORNER
(cont. from Page 24)
.. When you’ve seen one Shopping Center you’ve
seen a mall.
.. Police were called to a day care Center where a three
year-old was resisting a rest.
.. Did you hear about the fellow whose whole left side
was cut off? He’s all right now.
.. A bicycle can’t stand alone; it is two tired.
.. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.
.. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now
fully recovered.
.. He had a photographic memory which was never
developed.
.. When she saw her first strands of grey hair she
thought she’d dye.
.. Acupuncture is a jab well done. That’s the point of
it. And the cream of the wretched crop:
.. Those who get too big for their pants will be exposed
in the end.
The Rabbi came, laid his hands on my hand and said,
“By the will of God Almighty, you will walk
today!”
I was less amused when I told him there was nothing
wrong with me.
The Mullah came, took my hands and said, “Insha
Allah, you will walk today!”
I snapped at him, “There’s nothing wrong with me.”
The Buddhist Monk came, held my hands and said,
“By the will of The Great Buddha, you will walk
today!”
I rudely told him there was nothing wrong with me.
After the sermons, I stepped outside and found my
car had been stolen.
You Will Walk Today
Specializing in
Submitted by Bob Miorana
I went to a mixed religion seminar.
The Christian Priest came, laid his hands on my hand
and said, “By the will of Jesus Christ, you will
walk today!”
I smiled and told him I was not paralysed.
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Some Things You Don’t Need To Know
Submitted by Harry Scher
1-Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
2-Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite.
3-There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.
4-The average person’s left hand does 56% of the
typing.
5-A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
6-There are more chickens than people in the world.
7-The longest one-syllable word in the English language is “screeched.”
8-On a Canadian two-dollar bill, the flag flying over
the Parliament building is an American flag.
9-All of the clocks in the movie “Pulp Fiction” are
stuck on 4:20.
10-No word in the English language rhymes with
month, orange, silver or purple.
11-“Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in
the letters “mt”.
12-Almonds are a member of the peach family.
13-There are only 4 words in the English language
which end in dous: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
14-A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
15-An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.
16-Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
17-ln most advertisements, the time displayed on a
watch is 10:10.
18-Al Capone’s business card said he was a used
furniture dealer.
19-The characters Bert & Ernie on Sesame Street were
named after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver
in Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
20-A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
21-A goldfish has a memory span of 3 seconds.
22-It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
23-The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world.
24-In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.
25-The microwave was invented after a researcher
walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted
in his pocket.
26-The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.
27-There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.
28-The average human eats 8 spiders in ‘their lifetime
at night.’
29-A cockroach can live nine days without its head
before it starves to death.
30-A polar bear’s skin is black. Its fur is not white,
but actually clear.
31-Elvis had a twin brother named Aaron, who died
at birth, which is why Elvis’ middle name was
spelled Aron: in honor of his brother. It is also
misspelled on his tomb stone.
32-Donald Duck comics were banned in Finland because he doesn’t wear pants.
33-More people are killed by donkeys annually than
are killed in plane crashes.
34-Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only
the left hand.
35-Shakespeare invented the words “assassination”
and “bump.”
36-Marilyn Monroe had 6 toes on one foot.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln
Memorial on the back of the $ 5 bill.
Maine is the only state with just one syllable.
37-If you keep a goldfish in the dark room, it will
eventually turn white.
38-Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
39-Right-handed people live, on average, nine years
longer than left-handed people do.
40-The sentence “the quick brown fox jumps over the
lazy dog” uses every letter ill the English language.
41-The names of the continents all end with the same
letter with which they start.
42-TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be
made using the letters on only one row of the
keyboard.
43-The word racecar and kayak are the same whether
they are read left to right or right to left.
44-A snail can sleep for 3 years
45-American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by
eliminating one olive from each salad served in
first-class.
46-The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
47-Vatican City is the smallest country in the world
with a population of 1,000 and a size of 108.7
acres.
48-“I am.” is the shortest complete sentence in the
English language.
49-No president of the United stales was an only child.
And last and definitely most important:
50-The average chocolate bar has 8 insects’ legs in it.
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Crossword Puzzle
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Answers on page 38
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ME OWNERS OF
O
H
COV
ERED BRIDGE
Magazine
The next Board Meeting will be
February 12 - 2:00 pm - Party Room
The next Open Meeting
March, 2015 - 7:00 pm - Party Room
No Open Meeting
February
Watch the Guardian for News about
Valentine’s Day (page 7 - this issue)
Emergency Committee Meeting (page 19 - this issue)
and
Saturday Nights of Entertainment
Free Comedy Nights
Free Movie Nights
Prior to meetings of the HOCB, Jackie O’Hagan, Chairperson of the Welcoming Committee will meet with newly arrived residents of Covered Bridge at 6:30 PM.
The purpose is to furnish new arrivals with whatever information they may need to
facilitate their speedy adjustment to their new life at Covered Bridge. Some new residents
have never experienced condo living. Call Jackie at 732-536-2119 for further information.
Each new member of the Homeowners of Covered Bridge will receive a canvas tote
bag from HOCB.
All members of the Homeowners of Covered Bridge can get an HOCB tote bag by attending the open meeting of the HOCB, every third Thursday of the month.
$
YOU GOTTA BE THERE TO WIN IT
A free raffle will be offered at the conclusion of the open HOCB meeting.
The prize will be a $25.00 Gift Card.
Only those members of HOCB at the meeting are eligible.
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DEVINE KITCHEN & BATHS
Submitted by Bob Epstein
Wouldn’t it be great if we could put ourselves in
the dryer for ten minutes; come out wrinkle-free and
three sizes smaller!
Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven’t met yet!
I don’t trip over things, I do random gravity
checks!
I don’t need anger management. I need people to
stop pissing me off!
Old age is coming at a really bad time!
When I was a child I thought Nap Time was a
punishment ... now, as a grown up, it just feels like a
small vacation!
The biggest lie I tell myself is ... “I don’t need to
write that down, I’ll remember it.”
I don’t have gray hair. I have “wisdom highlights.”
I’m just very wise.
My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance to
idiots that needs work.
If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would’ve
put them on my knees.
I’ve lost my mind and I’m pretty sure my kids
took it!
Why do I have to press one for English when
you’re just gonna transfer me to someone I can’t understand anyway?
At my age “Getting Lucky” means walking into
a room and remembering what I came in there for.
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March 13th, 2015
7:30 Party Room
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Starring Jack Nicholson
Wraps, Coffee and Cake
$1 Dinner and Movie
“Can’t beat that”
Call 732-536-0071
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Our Services Include:
Dental Exams and Cleanings • Cosmetic Dentistry
Crowns (caps) and Fixed Bridges • Dentures and Partials
Dental Implants • Endodontics (Root Canals) • Extractions
Non-Surgical Periodontal (gum disease) Therapy
Porcelain Veneers • Tooth Whitening • Children’s Dentistry
732.536.0088
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Conveniently located off Route 9 and Union Hill Road
(across from Wawa and Covered Bridge Plaza)
Convenient day, evening & Saturday hours
Discover, Mastercard and Visa accepted
Emergencies seen same day
Senior discount available
We have been serving our community since 1984
Each of our doctors has over 20 years of dental experience
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A View From the Bridge
Thank You to the
Friday “Chair Ladies”
It is a pleasure to work out with you, it keeps me
in semi good shape. Healthy & Happy 2015.
Fran Dowling
***
Card Party
Saturday, November 15, 2014, Christian Neighbors and Friends held their Annual Card Party and
Chinese Auction.
The ballroom was prepared accordingly, and seating was the choice of each group as they entered the
ballroom. A gift card was given to each as they entered
the room by Pat Russo, Pres.
Food was served at 12 p.m. The tables with edibles
displayed mini heros filled with the most delicious
array of fillings from seafood to Italian hero style.
The best, from Wegmans Caterers ... cookies baked
by Hilda Geller adorned an entire station, delicious
and appetizing.
Chairperson Hilda Geller played a major role in
the success of this outstanding event. the gifts were
plentiful and useful. A $100 money tree was a prize
and a large 50 inch T.V. was also raffled off. (money
tree won by E. Veneziano).
Thank you Pat Russo and Hilda Geller for an
enjoyable day, well planned and conveniently timed!
***
Happy and Healthy
***
I would like to thank all the members of our Party
Committee for their decorating and help with our
Christmas/Holiday Party. Barbara Michalski, Nancy
Hansen, Nick Licato, Fran Serpico, Elaine Veneziano,
Lillian Kleber, Arnold Kramer, Chet Mitchell, and
serving: Joe and Marie Cioci, Marie and Danielle
Wolfe, and Nicole and Vivian (2 high school seniors
who are paying their way to their prom.)
Thank You All
Pat Russo,
President, Christian Neighbors and Friends
***
Recently we lost yet another resident of Covered
Bridge.
The only difference is that this man, John Mattioli, was more than a resident. He was on the Board
of Trustees, Grounds Committee, Executive Board of
HOCB, Election Committee, just to name a few. He
was the HOCB Man of the Year. His opinions were
larger than his stature; and he bunked heads with the
best of them. He did his homework about Covered
Bridge, while many were home watching TV. He dedicated his time, efforts, and money to bring Covered
Bridge to the computer era; not only devising the plan;
but by donating several computers. Thus, was born the
Computer Room, as it is now known.
I’m sure, many people, including myself; have
had differences with him.
One thing is for sure though: his sole purpose was
the welfare of Covered Bridge, no grandstanding, no
threats; and no malice towards anyone.
With him gone, we need a few more John Mattiolis. RIP
My sympathy to his wife Irma, and their beautiful
family.
Pat Russo
***
Thank You
On a recent visit by HOCB President Bob Epstein
to Covered Bridge’s senior former Trustee and elder
statesman, Sid Schneider wished all his friends and
neighbors in Covered Bridge a Happy and Healthy
New Year. Sid, who celebrated his 103rd birthday
in June, is still an advisor to the HOCB Board and a
contributor to the Guardian Magazine.
I would like to send a message of thanks to Friends
& Neighbors who sent “get well” wishes to me after
learning that I had fallen and broken my hip.
Thanks so much!
Sincerely, Sydele Cohen
***
Thank You
A big thank you to all my friends and neighbors
for their get well cards and calls during Lou’s recent
surgery and hospital stay. We feel blessed to have
friends and neighbors who really care.
Mickey and Lou Potestio
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS IN THIS ISSUE
ATTORNEYS
Goldzweig, Farrell & Green.......................... 25
DENTIST
Drs. Brazel, Zunger and James.................... 32
PHARMACIES
Franklin Pharmacy................................ 8 & 28
PODIATRISTS
Dr. Jeffrey Ozinitsky...................................... 25
Dr. George Thaler......................................... 10
Marlboro Podiatry Center............................. 30
REAL ESTATE
Century 21 Mack-Morris............................... 10
Keller William Realty - Gloria Lederer.......... 17
Sheilah & Brian Teitel................................... 20
MISCELLANEOUS
Ace Aluminum...............................................23
Bartley Health Care...................................... 38
Devine Kitchen and Bath.............................. 31
Garden State Heart Care............................... 2
Home Instead Senior Care........................... 17
Jim McLaughlin’s Auto.................................. 10
Millennium Eye Care.................................... 20
Monmouth Crossing..................................... 30
O’Gorman Bros., Inc..................................... 28
RZ Termite.................................................... 35
The Chelsea at Manalapan.......................... 35
2015 BOOSTERS OF THE GUARDIAN
Abramczyk, Susan & Isidore
Binder, Annette
Botwinick, Anita & Henry
Cole, Marlene
Eget, Stella
Fuchs, Bernice
Gabey, Ruth & Richard
Gershenovich, Janet
Goldberg, Esther & Sam
Hart, Florence
Herzbrun, Hannah
Jortner, Martha
LaBarbera, Mickey
LaFemina, Antoinette
Levy, Charlaine & Ted
Mandato, Georgeann
McKenna, Hinda & William
McKeever, Eleanor
Mirabile, Mary
Mole, Joseph
Morabito, Camille
Nankervis, Isabelle & Ken
Ongsiako, Leonida & Rodolfo
Parachini, Anita & Richard
Rower, Lillian & Robert
Schwartz, Mr. & Mrs. Mel
Semel, Evelyn
Sondak, Sylvia
Troy, Terry
Willis, Frances
Zydel, Mary
ALL BOOSTERS RECEIVED AFTER JAN. 5, WILL BE
LISTED IN THE MARCH 2015 GUARDIAN
BOOSTER PROGRAM
Now computerized
Participation will be for a calendar year.
Why a Booster Program - to allow residents to support the efforts of The Guardian. A way to say thank you for all our efforts. So if you enjoy reading our publication, you can show your appreciation with a $5.00 contribution and you too can see
your name listed in our magazine.
We will no longer be sending out reminder notices. Instead there will be a reminder in every issue of The Guardian. It
is only $5.00 per year. Checks are made payable to H.O.C.B. and can be deposited in an envelope, in the Guardian Mail
Box in the lobby of the Clubhouse. Or you can mail them to The Guardian of Covered Bridge at 1 Amberly Dr., Manalapan,
NJ 07726. Att: Booster Editor
May we suggest you do it now! For your convenience see the coupon below.
GUARDIAN BOOSTER 2015
NAME __________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________
$5.00 Payable to H.O.C.B.
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CALL TODAY FOR A TOUR!
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FYI
Reprinted from the Asbury Park Press
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Always On Time • Safe Driver
Cheap Rates • All Airports • All Piers
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Best Service in Covered Bridge
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20% off First grooming
Madalyn
732-672-7870
No job too small, so don’t hesitate to call
Same-day call back, work done within 24-48 hrs.
All Types of Repairs & Replacements
Fully Insured
References gladly furnished upon request
NJ Lic. # 13VH08300900
NJ Parent Helpers
HOME COMPANION SERVICES
Seniors • Injuries •Homebound •Newborn
732-400-7833
A Professional Non-Medical In Home Assistants Company for all Ages
Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping
Errands & Shopping • Laundry • Medication Reminders
www.njparenthelpers.com
Fully Insured Certified
CLEANING SERVICES
HAIRSTYLING by LORI
Experienced Licensed Professional
In Your Home @ Your Convenience
Women’s Haircuts / Perms / Color
CB Resident
Weekly / Bi-Monthly / Monthly
ORGANIZING SERVICES
CB Resident - Lori
732-792-6846
732-792-6846
AFFORDABLE HOME SERVICES
908-770-6006
This Space
Available
———
Call 888-637-3200
NJ Reg # 1772711
Handyman Services
Kitchen/Bathroom Renovations
Painting: Interior/Exterior
Light Carpentry/Sheetrock Repair
Pergo Flooring Installation/Clean-outs
Small Jobs Welcome
Clean, Quality Work
Covered Bridge Resident
(H) 732-536-1030
(C) 917-359-0919
Newark Liberty Airport
and Other Destinations
e
HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS
Call - “Rich the Handyman”
@732-462-6658
Carpentry, Painting, Plumbing, etc.
Furniture repair & restoration a
Specialty. No task too small
Emergency Response!
This Space
Available
———
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This Space
Available
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D
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Directory
CarpeT wholesale ouTleT
(No one beats our prices)
SHOP-AT-HOME & SAVE
SINCE 1989
Carpet, Hardwood, Laminates
free esTiMaTes
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732-431-2458
732-833-2653
Do you remember
what these are?
This Space
Available
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Call 888-637-3200
Car Transportation
Safe, Reliable, Low Cost
If You Need A Ride To The
* Airport (Any Airport)
* Hospital * Doctor * Dentist
* Super Market
Call: Gary
(732) 881-5965
Crossword Answers
For Advertising Contact
Bob Epstein - 732-536-0071 or
Senior Publishing Company
1-888-637-3200
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November
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President’s Message
February 2015
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Sid Leveson
President
President’s Message
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Events
Covered Bridge Singers
Every Monday
Party Room 2:30 PM
Call Manny Stone - 732-529-5692
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ACTIVITIES
SCAT BUS TO HELP THE DISABLED AND INFIRM WITH THEIR FOOD SHOPPING
If you are handicapped and need help shopping call Sam Goldberg at 732-972-8794 and he will pick you
up at home on Tuesday afternoon using a bus supplied by Monmouth County. You will be taken to the nearby
ShopRite Supermarket, assisted with shopping if necessary and then returned to your home.
PING PONG
We meet Wednesday at 4:30 PM in the Party Room if there are no functions scheduled for the room that day.
LIBRARY
LARGE PRINT BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY.
PLEASE RETURN ANY LARGE PRINT BOOKS THAT YOU MAY HAVE COMPLETED.
CHAIRCERCIZE
A fitness class for all ages on Fridays at 10:00 AM in the Party Room. No need to register, just bring yourself and join the fun!
TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Please note NEW toll free number: 1-800-227-2345. WEBSITE: www.cancer.org. The Program is called
“Road to Recovery” for cancer patients. Please call 5 business days in advance of your scheduled appointment. This service is provided specifically for those in need of transportation to chemotherapy or radiation
appointments.
SCAT MEDICAL BUS
Call 732-431-6480 and press #1 for an appointment. Press #2 to confirm appointment. $3 each way for
PATIENTS ONLY. There is no charge for aide or spouse or companion. Must give 1 week prior notice. Wheelchair accessible. MONDAY TO FRIDAY.
Bocce/Shuffleboard
Sunday Van Service
Please be advised that in order to reserve the car
service for the Sunday Services at St. Thomas More
you must call a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
Call 732-239-1480 or 732-995-9775.
Book Club
Next meeting May of 2015 - watch the Newsletter
for more information.
Hearing Aids
Hearing aids that are not being used or a unit that is
not working are collected and recycled and distributed
to the needy. Please wash the hearing aid in alcohol
and put it in a plastic bag and drop it in the box in
the clubhouse lobby marked Hearing Aids. For more
information call Ruth Falsone 732-972-5241.
A list of places providing financial consideration for
hearing aids based on ability to pay. 1-800-792-8339.
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Watch for Spring schedule
“55 ALIVE”
SAFE
DRIVING COURSE
The HOCB Organization will be hosting
AARP’s Defensive Driving course.
March 19th
The course is now 1 day
Starting at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
with a lunch break (lunch not included)
There is a fee for attendance.
If you are a member of AARP the fee for the course
is $15.00. If you are not a member of AARP the
fee for the course is $20.00. There are no required
verbal or written exams. AARP requires the course
to be taken every three years. The course will
enable you to take advantage of the discounted
insurance rates. Please bring your current valid
drivers license to class. Please call Bea - 732-5368340 if you have any questions or if you would like
to enroll in the Defensive Driving Class.
CentraState Medical Center
Covered Bridge Auxiliary
ZUMBA GOLD
Developed for Mature People
NO BINGO IN FEBRUARY
Watch the Newsletter for the next Bingo Night
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Jewish War Veterans
of the United States of America
Covered Bridge Post #536
Christian Neighbors
and Friends of Covered Bridge
(See page 7)
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Senior Citizen
Chapter II
II
Senior Citizen
Chapter III
III
ALL BABY BOOMER SINGLES
WERE YOU BORN BETWEEN 1946-1964
GIVE OR TAKE A FEW YEARS
The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2015 in the
Party Room. Please bring desserts and/or snacks to share. We would
love for you to join us!.
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Frequently Used
Numbers
Police, Fire, Ambulance
911
Non-emergency Police Calls
732-446-4300
Arrow Exterminating 732-536-6500
Cablevision
732-780-4868
Clubhouse
732-536-4330
Card Room Hallway
732-490-5113
Route 9 Simulated Bridge
732-536-9884
Scat Bus
732-431-6480
Leon’s Taxi
732-431-9091
KB Taxi
732-239-1480
Manalapan Town Hall
732-446-3200
Monmouth County Office on Aging 732-431-7450
Gordon Corner Water (Emergency) 732-946-9333
Obituary
Seymour Eisenberg
Seymour Eisenberg passed away on January 16, 2015. Seymour and
his wife Esther were longtime residents of Covered Bridge. They were
both active staff members of the Guardian Magazine and members of
the HOCB Board of Directors. Seymour was one of the computer room
managers. His help and expertise in solving problems were experienced
by many Covered Bridge residents. Seymour was a true gentleman, computer analyst and technician, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and
great grandfather. The condolences of the Guardian Magazine and the
entire HOCB membership go to his wife of over 68 years, Esther and the entire Eisenberg
family. He will be missed by all who knew him. A funeral service was held on Monday,
January 19th in Englishtown, New Jersey. May he now rest in peace.
BE
Obituary
James Shaw passed away December 12, 2014
THE GUARDIAN is the official publication of The Homeowners of Covered Bridge, Inc. It is published
every month for and by the residents of Covered Bridge and is distributed free of charge to every Covered
Bridge household.
The opinions expressed in the Newsletter portion of the magazine are those of the authors and do
not necessarily reflect the opinions of all of the Trustees. The Covered Bridge Condominium Association,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for any claims, offers or the accuracy of any notices or advertisements
posted in the Newsletter.
Articles of general interest and letters to the editor, which THE GUARDIAN reserves the right to edit and
condense, are welcome. All items should be brief and concise. All contributions are subject to acceptance
by the editorial board and must bear the writer’s name and address which will be withheld upon request.
THE GUARDIAN is not liable for errors appearing in any advertisement beyond the cost of the space
occupied. Written notification must be made within two weeks of publication. The publisher reserves the
right to accept or reject any advertisement.
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Award Room
Ballroom
Ceramics Room
CdR Small Card Room
LB
Library
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Game Room
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Clubhouse Lobby
Parking Lot
Party room
WS Wood Shop
SR Sauna Room
PL Pool

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