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Karen Pulfer
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BE SO CONFUSING!
I remember how much I enjoyed working in our
High School Principal’s office! I was a terrible typist, but
occasionally, they would allow me to create mimeograph
stencils (retyping the handwritten submission). I remember
you had to use a razor blade to SCRAPE your mistakes from
the stencil (I did that a lot!). Then the wonderful smell as
you cranked out those copies and the thrill of seeing your
work in print!
Fast forward several years and I received my first
position where “I” was in charge of creating the ENTIRE
publication (just a monthly church newsletter but still). The
heady feeling of clipart, so appropriate to this name since
you literally were cutting up art and taping it together!
The things I created and the amount of tape used! And
again, the retyping of articles, whiteout for mistakes and
the feeling of pride when the final product was presented
to the “masses”!
Many years later and many non-creative jobs later, I
was fortunate to be hired for a position that allowed me to
create! Not just newsletters, but websites, brochures, ads,
pamphlets… and do so DIGITALLY! (Though I did have
to retype PRINTED articles until we got really progressive
and they were brought to me on Floppy Disk!) Colored
inks, specialty paper, spell check, PHOTOS!!!! Oh, I loved
my job.
Now, here we are in an age where articles and photos
are submitted through email or services like DropBox
and Cloud drives. Articles no longer have to be retyped.
No taping, or cutting of photos or “clip art”. For me, the
Editor, this is great. Less work, a more polished product
and the ability to produce a publication in less time. But
for those submitting the items, and if you haven’t worked
in the production of print media, the terms and guidelines
are foreign and confusing and many will say, “It’s too
difficult!”
Now I’m finally getting to the point of this article… I
would like to provide you with information that will help
you understand what I am looking for in your submissions
and will, I hope, eliminate frustration.
Article Submission…
I work on a Windows 10 Computer. I need your articles
submitted as Word files. (. Doc, .docx) The newsletter is
published using Times New Roman font, size 11 with
no space between paragraphs. If you don’t know how to
change this setting on your computer, don’t worry about
it. As long as the article is a Word file – I can change it. I
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Sea Oaks Link
Statement of Purpose
The Sea Oaks LINK is the official monthly
publication of the Sea Oaks Homeowners’Association.
The staff of the LINK selects articles and photos about
life at Sea Oaks, to reflect life in the community and
to communicate information to the residents.
Committee
Karen Pulfer, Chairperson
John Brady
Florence Floden, Secretary
Gloria Barnet
Vince Poisella
Tony Bongiovanni
Ken Schoene
Paul O’Rourke, Board Liaison
Up-Coming Deadline
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and opinions expressed herein are those of the individual
contributors and do not represent the opinions or official
pronouncements of Four Seasons at Sea Oaks Homeowners
Association or the Board of Trustees. Publication of an
advertisement in the Sea Oaks Link does not constitute an
endorsement by the Homeowners Association or an assurance
that the product or service will be approved by the Four
Seasons at Sea Oaks Architectural Review Committee or
the Board of Trustees for use within the community. The
Newspaper Committee reserves the right to reject, edit, or
condense all submissions. It will not accept any article or
advertisement it deems libelous, inflammatory, misleading,
not factual, or in bad taste. This publication will not be held
responsible for any misrepresentation by our advertisers.
Articles and photos must contain the name and phone number
of the person submitting the material. Articles must be
typed, and if possible, submitted via email. As in any other
publication, despite tedious proofreading, publishing errors do
occur. Hopefully, they will become less frequent.
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Meet the
Candidates
Richard Andretta
Eleanor Dietz
My name is Richard
Andretta and I am running
for the open position of
Trustee of Sea Oaks.
I was born in Hoboken
NJ and was raised in
Fairview NJ. In 1977, I
met Deborah who one
year later would become
my wife. We rented an
apartment in Fairview and
four years later purchased
our first home, also in
Fairview where we would live for another three years. In
1986, we sold the house and bought a house in Dumont
where we would spend the next 24 years until Deborah’s
untimely death in 2009 after a long bout with cancer.
Shortly thereafter I, with my two children decided to sell
the house and I bought a place in Oakland NJ. One year
later, I met another wonderful woman, Nona Celia who
three years later would become my fiancée. With all our
children now on their own we decided to sell our places
and purchase a home together and that is what brought us
to 40 Masters Court in Sea Oaks.
I attended Bergen Community College and Edward
Williams College. I also completed the mandatory six
month BCUA Leadership Institute management program.
I also attended the Police and Firefighter Academy in
Mahwah NJ where I would complete various courses
related to the firefighting profession. I would hold the
position of Lieutenant and Captain for 4 of the 15 years I
was a volunteer firefighter in Fairview.
I worked for 40 years at Bergen County Utilities
Authority in Little Ferry NJ, 27 of which was as supervisor/
manager. I had part time employment as well during this
time. I was head banquet bartender at The Sheraton in
Hasbrouck Heights NJ. I held a NJ State high school
substitute teaching certificate for 12 years. I was a high
school softball coach for ten years and a high school
basketball coach for eight years.
I look forward to applying my leadership skills to the
office of Trustee of Sea Oaks.
My husband Bob and
I joined the Sea Oaks
community in January
of 2004. What we found
here was a group of people
with whom we’ve been
happy to share good times
and camaraderie. It’s
this continued spirit of
fellowship that brings us
such pleasure.
We both grew up in
Philadelphia and met while
attending Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel
University). I majored in Chemistry and received a
Bachelor of Science degree. I worked as a medicinal
chemist for Smith, Kline and French (now Glaxo Smith
Kline). As we raised our three children, I taught school in
short and long term substitute positions. Eventually we
made our way to Wildwood, New Jersey where I ran our
family lodging business for twenty six years.
As the children grew I was president of the Home and
School Association, a soccer coach for many years, a Girl
Scout adult leader, a den leader and den leader coach for a
Cub Scout pack of about ninety cub scouts (All from one
barrier island!) Both of our sons are Eagle scouts. Our
children now live in Maine, Kansas, and Massachusetts.
We have three grandchildren.
At Sea Oaks I have served two years on the Recreation
Committee, two years on the Welcome Committee, and for
the last nine years on the Social Committee. I currently
run the Mahjong tournaments. I am volunteering to serve
on the Board as I hope we can continue having our Board
of Trustees populated by residents.
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See page 24 for more information
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TRUSTEES REPORT
November is here and the weather will be changing as
winter is right around the corner and many of our residents
will be leaving for the sunshine states. Changes are coming
to the country this month as we will be electing the next
President of the United States. Here at Sea Oaks we are
also having elections. Three board members are leaving
due to term limits expiring. We are happy to report that
two residents have stepped forward to join the Board of
Trustees to use their skills to help our community. We thank
them and wish them great success.
Change is also coming to our current irrigation system.
We recently reported the MUA has increased our water
excess charges by 25%. As a result the Board of Trustees
has formed an AD HOC Irrigation Committee to develop
a strategy for maintaining proper water lawn coverage at
the least possible cost.
We have met with DTE and discussed options, one
of which is replacing our current controllers with IQ
controllers. The Rain Bird IQ controllers have the capability
of monitoring and adjusting watering schedules remotely.
These controllers also have advanced features that can
collect weather data from a weather source and calculate the
scheduling ET (evapotranspiration) of the lawn, basically
keeping track of how much water is needed per day to stay
green. We are also looking at other options and when we
have specifics we will let you know.
We have received the Falcon Engineering report and
are currently reviewing it. There are many advantages
to us with this report, one of which is the analysis of the
community assets and the future dates for replacement.
This report serves as a guide to help us understand how
much funding is needed in our Capital Reserve Fund for
future expenditures
The Finance Committee leadership has in recent
years yearned for residents who have accounting or
excel knowledge to come forward and join us. This year
three residents stepped forward and have made major
contributions. The financials are now posted on the MS
365 Cloud system that each subscriber member can
access to learn our financial reporting process and make
recommendations on improving this process. The energy
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and engagement displayed at our meetings are contagious.
Yes, there are changes in the works here at Sea Oaks.
There are major projects in process and future projects yet
identified. If these get your juices going then come and join
a committee, we would love to have you.
We will talk to you again in December; in the meantime
have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and
friends. We have many blessings to give thanks for, one
being the great place we live in.
Joan Brady, Tom Cullen, Paul O’Rourke,
Regina Pistilli, Pete Sacco
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Community Association
Manager
WELCOME: New homeowners, welcome to the Four
Seasons at Sea Oaks! When you are settled, please contact
your Community Association Manager, Pamela O’Neal, at
609-294-5890 or at seaoakshoa@comcast.net to schedule
an orientation date and time. She will familiarize you with
the community activities, the website, and the media center.
SEA OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
WEBPAGE: Please visit the homeowner association’s
webpage at www.seaoakshoa.org for information regarding
the community, activities, and events; paying your dues
online; and so much more.
SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURE: Please
remember that:
As a rule the town of Little Egg Harbor starts plowing
the public streets when the snow accumulation reaches
4”, but for safety reasons and at their discretion, they may
plow when the snow accumulation is less than 4”. Please
do not assume DTE will be clearing our community simply
because you see a LEH Township plow.
Sea Oak’s snow removal contractor, DTE, will
commence clearing our driveway and walkways up to the
house only when the snow accumulation is over 4”, when
the snow has stopped and the Little Egg Harbor Public
Works Dept. has finished plowing our streets, giving DTE
proper access to our community.
DTE has 12 hours to accomplish this task after the
snow has stopped. It is asked for you to please leave your
outside lights on for the snow shovelers if you think they
may be working after dark.
If you have a true emergency, please call 911. The
Little Egg Harbor Police Department has assured us
that our EMS squad has the manpower and appropriate
vehicles available to handle any emergency situation,
regardless of weather conditions.
As always, we will do our best to keep you apprised
of any significant developments in the forecast using the
global email system.
TRASH/RECYCLE/ BULK PICK-UP: If you
should have any questions regarding trash, recycling, or
bulk pick-up, please contact the Public Works Department
directly at 609-296-3600. Recycles are picked up on
Wednesdays and trash on Thursdays. Sea Oaks is zone (4)
for bulk trash pick-up, which begins on the Monday of the
fourth full week of each month. Bulk trash items must be
placed at the curb by 6 am on the Monday morning of the
collection week.
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION OFFICE
CLOSURE: The Homeowners Association’s office will
be closed on Wednesday, November 23 rd, Thursday,
November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observation
of Thanksgiving.
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In Memoriam
Charles R. Matino lll
1946 – 2016
“Charlie” left us all too soon. His life touched the lives of so many of us in the community these past 10 years. He
enjoyed helping others - he was always willing to lend a helping hand. His sense of humor and generous nature will be
missed by his many friends and neighbors.
His frequent bike rides around the neighborhood – stopping to chat with anyone outside their home - was a favorite
pastime for Charlie. He spent many happy hours gardening in his front and back yards, and his landscaping was the
envy of many neighbors on Bunker Dr./Masters Ct.
Charlie enjoyed playing shuffleboard with Evelyn. He liked pitching horseshoes with the boys. He even took up
Bocce’ these past seasons and enjoyed that game as well. He was known to gamble a little, but always kept it in perspective.
But “Golf” was his real passion. He loved playing the game. He enjoyed improving his golf skills and coaching
fellow foursome members when needed. We remember the time he coached a longtime friend during a putting contest
at a Mercedes golf booth, only to have his friend win a brand new car. Charlie was thrilled for his friend. We all know
his generosity at the “owl” on hole # 7 at Sea Oaks.
Charlie was a “man for all seasons”. The “brothers-in-law” team is no more. We are all deeply saddened by the loss
of our good friend and will miss him greatly. We look forward to re-uniting with him in the hereafter.
Friends of Charlie
A Goodbye Letter to
Charlie Matino,
My Brother-in-law,
Friend, and Buddy
Once a year Charlie Matino invited the guys to take
a time out from golf, horseshoes, bocce, pool..whatever..
to just relax and have a few. And, talk about important
things like: golf, horseshoes, bocce, pool etc.
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Dear Charlie,
We have known each other for over forty-six years.
In all that time, we have never had an argument. Living
next door to you has been a pleasure and adventure. I
look out my window hoping to see you collecting golf
balls or doing yard work. I will miss you in Florida,
playing golf, or just sitting around and talking.
My grandchildren grew up in Westfield living across
the street from you and loved every minute being with
you. We have gone on many vacations together with our
families and always had a great time and many laughs.
I will miss sitting in front of your home in the
morning having coffee with our neighbors and discussing
anything and everything.
There is a void in my heart and you can never be
replaced.
Goodbye, my brother.
John (Keane)
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Judiciary Committee meets on an ad hoc basis as required.
Richard Dutton
Melissa Pilchard
Liaison: Paul O’Rourke
Newspaper Committee (see Page 3)
Pool Operations Committee assists the Board of Trustees in
providing for the safe utilization and enjoyment of the pools and
the adjacent areas by the homeowners and their guests.
Kathy Barneman, Chair
Mary Cowan
Julie Swarts, Co-chair
Marilyn Cullen
Diane Cocozza, Secretary
Muriel VanOrden
Bruce Burchell
Liaison: Paul O’Rourke
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Joan Brady, President; Pete Sacco, Vice President;
Tom Cullen, Treasurer; Regina Pistilli, Secretary;
Paul O’Rourke, Assistant Treasurer
Architectural Review Committee regulates, manages and enforces the external design, appearance, use and maintenance of
the development in accordance with the standards and guidelines
adopted by the Board of Trustees.
Johnny Johnson, Chair
George Spiwak
Frank Bode
Bob Tinervin
James Boyle
Joe Witkowski
Elaine Gavin
Liaison: Regina Pistilli
Nick Piscitelli
Facilities Committee ensures all HOA common property, i.e.
pools, buildings, building systems and contents are adequately
maintained.
Robert Dunne, Chair
Jim Heller
Gloria Barnet
Douglas Simpson
Nancy Bongiovanni
Alvin Zion
James Boyle
Liaison: Tom Cullen
Justin DeOliveira
Finance Committee reviews the budget and assists the Board of
Trustees in financial matters concerning the Community.
John Sullivan
Tony Bongiovanni
Tony Vinegra
Bruce Burchell
Liaison: Tom Cullen
Dennis Hoeppel
Liaison: Pete Sacco
Steve James
Grounds Committee ensures all HOA common ground areas in
our community are adequately maintained through contractual
landscaping, irrigation and snow removal requirements.
Nick Piscitelli
Jim Robbins, Chair
Muriel VanOrden
Kathy Barneman, Co-chair
Joe Witkowski
Marilyn Cullen, Secretary
Liaison: Pete Sacco
Patricia James
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Recreation Committee organizes programs and equipment for
tennis, shuffleboard, bocce, horseshoes, bowling, softball and
related activities.
Ghislaine Sheehan
Bruce Burchell, Chair
Ruth Tinervin
Bill Decker
Frank Zeevalk
Sonny LaBrunda
Liaison: Regina Pistilli
Joseph Scarpa
Social Committee plans and implements various social events
for the enjoyment of all residents.
Mickie Hamilton, Chair
Patricia James
Betty Schmidt, Co-chair
Sandi Johnson
Claudia Allensworth
Patricia Loehfelm
Bette Bauer
Toni Miglietta
Arlene Berriel
Meredith Moore
Christine Bobinski
Gwen Nolan
Patricia Borruso
Camille O’Neill
Lexa Brunke
Jeanette O’Rourke
Mary Ann Burghold
Jane Poisella
Kathleen Cameron
Pat Polak
Diana Cocozza
Lynn Robbins
Eleanor Dietz
Marie Sacco
Dolores Farrell
Maryann Schoene
Florence Floden
Judy Simpson
Rose Fuller
Joy Styles
Christie Gibble
Joan Walter
Sue Hofer
Liaison: Joan Brady
Technology Committee oversees and maintains all HOA
technical equipment, updates the website and resident directory,
and makes recommendations to the Board for the purchase of new
computer, telephone and audio-visual equipment. (seaoaksit@
comcast.net)
Gloria Barnet
Anthony Bongiovanni
Robert Dunne
Dolly Farrell
Joe Morella
Liaison: Tom Cullen
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In response to homeowner requests for more choices
of the color blue for painting shutters and doors the ARC
committee recommended and the Board of Trustees
approved the following new shades:
1. Behr - Jay Bird - S490-5
2. Behr - Behring Wave - S490-6
3. Behr - Superior Blue - S490-7
Samples of these new colors are available at the
Community Association Manager’s office. The paint is
available at The Home Depot.
The holiday season is quickly approaching, so it’s
a good time to remind homeowners of the ARC rules
governing the decorating of house exteriors and the
surrounding landscape.
All exterior holiday decorations may be installed
beginning the day after Thanksgiving (November 25)
and must be removed by January 31, 2017. Items such as
inflatables or other large items that may blow away and/
or cause other safety concerns are prohibited. Outdoor
decorations and/or lights should not interfere with
neighbors’ use of their property. Lights should never be
so bright that they illuminate the interior of a neighbor’s
home. Freestanding decorations in the yard area shall be
limited to six items. Important notice: Any item found to
be in violation of this rule must be removed immediately. All offers not applicable with any services covered by insurance
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As previously recommended and approved by the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Sept.
13, 2016, the Clubhouse Billiards Room will no longer have reserved hours for groups
on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)
It will be open for the use of ALL residents
from
6 am to 12 midnight
Hours reserved for groups will continue
Monday-Friday
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The September monthly meeting of the Little Egg
Harbor (“LEH”) Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board was held
on Monday, September 26 at the Tall Timbers Clubhouse.
The first speaker was LEH Police Lieutenant Troy Bezak
(Chief Buzby being away on vacation). He expressed his
thanks for the Township’s approval of a bond issue that will,
among other things, provide funds to update the equipment
of police cars. He then reported, as Chief Buzby has in
the past, that the drug problem in LEH currently does not
involve dealers as much as users, who commit crimes such
as burglaries of homes and the removal of copper from
unoccupied buildings in order to support drug habits. He
also reiterated that drugs in LEH generally come from
Atlantic City and Philadelphia rather than New York City
and Trenton. In response to questions, he said that there has
been no further progress with respect to the long-pending
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movement of the police shooting range from the vicinity
of the new Walmart to a new remote location on Route
539 north of the Parkway, and he agreed that there is a
need for better street striping and turn lanes in the area of
the Walmart.
The next speaker was Barry Steinmetz of the Ocean
County Mentoring Program, who had also been a speaker
at the Senior Board’s meetings in July and August. He
again provided information about his program, which
offers seniors the opportunity to mentor elementary
school students who have been identified as needing extra
attention. Anyone interested in mentoring one or more
children at one of our three local schools should contact
Rev. Steinmetz at 732-288-7723 to obtain an application.
The next speaker was Dr. Maryann Banks, Interim
Superintendent of the Pinelands Regional (“PR”) School
District, who provided further information about a
referendum vote scheduled for November 8 on a $53.6
million bond issue for extensive repair and renovation
of the PR Junior High School and High School. She
emphasized that the funds were drastically needed in order
to insure the health, safety and welfare of the students
because there are serious problems such as eroding bricks
and severely corroded steel members and nine classrooms
in the High School have been closed for safety reasons. She
added that even the funds allocated for air conditioning are
a necessity rather than a luxury because there is currently
no a/c in the High School and only partial a/c in the Junior
High School and in certain weather the walls and floors
sweat, creating slippery surfaces, mold appears and must
be treated and children and staff members with asthma and
related ailments are affected. Also, she said, if the repair
and renovation work is done now the State of New Jersey
will cover 40% of the cost as to the first two questions on
the ballot as well as a portion of the cost as to the third.
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Sunsets in Amman
Mckinley Knoop
During one of our first nights in Jordan, I went to Rainbow Street with
several friends to explore the area. It was one of our first times exploring
Amman without AMIDEAST supervision, and we were giddy with excitement
after we successfully navigated the taxis, streets and hassles of Amman.
We didn’t know what to expect from Rainbow Street, so we chose a café at
random, hiking the four stories up to the rooftop seating. From there, we were
afforded stunning views of the city, with mosques and the citadel lighting
up the skyline. As the sun set, all the buildings, normally a dusty-brown,
glowed pink, and the call to prayer began echoing its hauntingly beautiful
song from across the city. The café turned off the pop music it had been
playing in preparation for the rest of the call to prayer, and the city fell silent
except for the song. More and more minarets joined in, the sound bouncing
off the hills of Amman in a surreal moment that remains one of my favorite
experiences studying abroad.
The sun sets earlier now, and the rosy-pink of sunset no longer aligns
with the call to prayer. But whenever I find myself with a view of the city
during the evening (which is often because the city was built on steep hills), I never fail to be impressed by the spectacle.
Whenever I am frustrated or have had a long day, I will turn a corner and see another breathtaking sunset view.
And when everyday frustrations start to bubble to the surface, Amman will always surprise me with something new.
On Tuesday, I was waiting for friends at Third Circle, the nearest landmark from my apartment, when the owner of a
small electronic store pulled up two chairs, made me Turkish coffee, and then spoke to me for twenty minutes about life
in Amman, before insisting that I come back soon to continue practicing my Arabic. Several days before that, we were
lost in Al-Weibdeh when we stumbled upon some incredible murals on a small side street.
Every time I think I have finally figured out the rhythm of the city, I discover something new. Take right now, for
example. I am at a small café off of Rainbow street, next to the Royal Jordanian Film Commission. Outside there is a film
and television career connections event, and in a few minutes they will start screening a movie inside the café itself. There
always seems to be some event going on, from Amman Design Week to the film networking event underway right now.
A couple days ago, I met up with a friend-of-friend, who asked what they should do in Amman. No one had previously
asked me that, and while I was of course able to recommend the best attractions and restaurants, I struggled to verbalize
what makes Amman so wonderful. Although the food is always amazing, and the citadel and the Roman amphitheater
are incredible testaments to Amman’s history, none of them individually differentiate the city from the rest of the region.
It’s something that can’t be experienced through a weekend or short stay; it’s a certain je ne sais quoi that comes from
every individual time the city has surprised me – the murals in Al-Weibdeh, the Turkish coffee with a stranger, the sunsets
every night. So my real recommendation to get to know the city better is to learn the language and get lost with friends.
Only then will you learn what makes Amman so great.
(Ed Note: McKinley Knoop is the granddaughter of Paul
& Jeanette O’Rourke, Sea Oaks residents. Her family
lives in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and she is a Junior
at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. This is a post from
her weekly blog.)
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Joseph Scarpa 296-6128
Billiards: The mixed couples’ billiards is underway and
will end on Nov.17th. We had 42 people or 21 teams sign
up - the most by far for a billiards event in the community! Contact Bill Decker.
Bocce: As you read this article, last week, the fall session (weather permitting) was completed. Three “league”
champions and one “wild card” champion was determined
after an eight week competition. They will all meet on Nov
1st in best out of three matches, with each winner of the
first match meeting in another best out of three matches
for the overall championship. Come up to the pits to cheer
on your friends.
On Nov 2nd the Bocce’ luncheon will take place in the
clubhouse, where the champions will be awarded medals.
The luncheon is open to all and there is still time to sign
up. Everyone should come to honor their HOA neighbor.
Contact Sonny LaBrunda
Shuffleboard: There were seven teams participating in
shuffleboard this fall. Play ended on Oct 24th. As of this
writing, the winners had not been determined. Look for
the results to be published in next months’ Link. Contact
Ruth Tinervin.
Tennis: We are looking for new players to join our fall/
winter tennis matches. During colder weather the matches
will be held indoors at local venues. Men play on Monday
and Friday in the morning. Women play Tuesday and
Thursday in the morning. Mixed doubles are Saturday
mornings. Contact Bruce Burchell or Ghislane Sheehan.
Bowling: The fall league is starting. Check the activity
book for details. Contact Bruce Burchell.
Golf: We had an active season of golf for the nine holers
on Sundays. Also, two special nine and dine events were
held to the enjoyment of all. We are looking forward to
next springs’ events. Contact Frank Zeevalk.
Hiking: The Bass River hikes have started. A “Weds
Walk in the Woods” hike will be held on Nov 9th and on
Dec 7th. The hike is led by a naturalist, Cathy Gardner.
Register by calling (609) 296-6574. These are moderate
hikes on various trails throughout the park. The hikes have
convenient cutoff points which allow you to shorten its’
length to fit your pleasure.
Horseshoes: After a slow start due to poor weather, we
expect to finish our tournament in two weeks. There are
several teams competing for overall champions. The winners and runner-ups will be announced in future issues of
the Link. Contact Joe Scarpa.
Pickleball: Informal matches are being played on Tues
and Thurs at 3:00 in the afternoon. We will also meet on
Sunday mornings at 11:00 if there is enough interest. Just
show up at the courts to be included in the fun. Equipment
is available to use. Experienced players are eager to help
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The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown’s robust book tells the story of the University of Washington’s
1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed
the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard
workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities
and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic Games in Berlin, 1936.
The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without
family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to
find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored
by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in each other that makes
them a victorious team. They remind the country of what can be done when everyone quite
literally pulls together—a perfect melding of commitment, determination, and optimism.
Drawing on the boys’ own diaries and journals, their photos and memories of a oncein-a-lifetime shared dream, The Boys in the Boat is an irresistible story about beating
the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate story
of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what
true grit really meant. It will appeal to readers of Erik Larson, Timothy Egan, James Bradley, and David Halberstam’s
The Amateurs.
This summary is from Goodreads.
Our November
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held on Thursday,
November 10th at
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WE ARE BLESSED
WE ARE THANKFUL
Gloria Barnet
In attempting to find something to write about for this
month’s Link, I was in a bit of a bind. Things have been
a bit topsy-turvy the past few weeks and time has rushed
by taking me unawares. Do I tell my new editor that I was
not up to the task of getting her an article as I promised?
Do I ask if perhaps I could use an old article that I had
written from a few years ago that maybe some of the newer
residents might be interested in or do I buckle down and
try to get an article written? Once I decided that I am not
one to go back on a promise, I had another dilemma, what
do I write about? Since November celebrates both Veterans
Day and Thanksgiving, that gave me two options. Since
writing about pets always makes me happy there was
another possibility. Then it came to me, why not all three.
Thanksgiving, a holiday we celebrate with family and
friends incorporating all the things we love; food, food and
then more food. Tables laden with golden roasted Turkey;
sage, sausage or cornbread stuffing, mounds of vegetables,
sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce, to name just a few.
But it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving if it wasn’t followed by
fresh-baked pies such as pumpkin, apple, pecan and more
which are just some of the delights in store after dinner.
Great conversation, laughter, football games on TV and
maybe a little afternoon nap. So much to be thankful for.
In remembering our veterans, I realize how thankful
we should be to all those who have served our country in
the past and those that are currently defending our way of
life. Their sacrifices have made it possible for us to be able
to celebrate and enjoy all we have such as our wonderful
Thanksgiving dinners. They are owed a big “Thank You”
from each and every one of us. Last, but not least we have
our four-legged friends who are so accepting of our foibles.
We might forget to change their water, buy the wrong food,
leave them alone all day while we run our errands, shop,
golf, go out to dinner; yet they eagerly await our return
and don’t hold grudges. They make us feel we are the most
important people in the world. They add an extra touch of
joy in our lives.
So all in all, I found that my article had written itself.
I realized that because of distractions, doctor visits, family
obligations and other day to day responsibilities; it can be
possible to forget how much there is to be thankful, grateful
and appreciative of; such as living in a community filled
with many wonderful and diverse people, from different
walks of life, from different areas. People that we might
never have gotten a chance to meet in our pre-retirement
lives. People with whom we can share dinner, shows,
sports, laughter and sorrow. Neighbors to share our joy at
the birth of a grandchild or a “hole in one” or recovering
from surgery. Neighbors to rely on when times get tough or
tragedy strikes. Some will be simply acquaintances meeting
for walks with their dogs, while others will become close
friends and others will become closer still and become
extended family.
I hope everyone has a Happy and Joyful Thanksgiving
and my wish for you
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A Changing Community
Vince Poisella
Yes, our community is changing. But, with regard to
the change, a couple of clichés come immediately to mind:
“The same team; different players,” or “the more things
change, the more they remain the same.”
It seems like just the other day that Jane and I moved
all our possessions into a newly built home on Golf View
Drive on a relentlessly rainy October day. It was eleven
years ago!
It took us over a year to get acclimated to our new
environment, and knowing no one but the Hovnanian sales
rep, we had to meet people slowly and discover who it was
we felt most comfortable being with.
It has been a wonderful ride so far. Being in our first
move in thirty years, and our first newly-built home ever,
getting adjusted to the house and the neighborhood and
the over-fifty-five concept of living, and of living in South
Jersey – a different sub-culture than we were used to – was
the least of it.
We found that the social relationships took longer.
We preferred not being a part of any “group” but to be
accepting and friendly to everyone and just observe what
direction it would take us. Our neighborhood was the
first experimental milieu. We found there were some in
our neighborhood we never saw; others we chatted with at
the mailboxes; and still others invited us over for dinner:
quite a variation.
We made our own efforts. We had an open house and
invited over sixty people: some we had met at the programs
at the clubhouse, others at golf, and, of course, our
neighbors. We thought they would accept our invitation,
have some light snacks that we provided and have a
drink, and then leave. Well, they stayed! And it worked
out quite well. It began an eleven-year journey of social
involvements that took on like speeding down a ski slope.
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We found that joining committees – newspaper
committee and social committee, for example – helped
us to make new friends. We also noticed that those on the
upper-numbered side of Golf View Drive had been living
here for two to three years. To them, we were the “new
people.” It was more difficult for us to get to know them.
They had their friends. In a community with 376 homes,
you cannot be equally friendly with everyone. Impossible!
I now see a new transition. We have become the older
residents, and we observe the “new people” making their
way in a new community and repeating the evolution
that we had gone through quite a few years ago. These
“new people” are replacing those who have grown older
and perhaps infirm or moving closer to children and
grandchildren. Ten to fifteen years ago, they were guardians
of their own parents. Now they need some assistance from
their own children and perhaps give some assistance to
them with regard to the grandchildren.
“The wheels of the bus go round, round, round….”
What has not changed is the willingness to be open
and accepting to all in a friendly manner. We know that we
cannot be “favorite friends forever” with everyone, but we
relate to everyone in one way or another. And sometimes
it is an unlikely relationship that we form.
In the long run there is a support system here for those
who need a knee, hip, or other part replacement; or those
who have lost their spouses; or those who have just moved
in and sometimes feel very much alone.
What remains the same is a community with a positive
attitude toward others and a realization that the focus is not
on the individual but on the community.
Welcome aboard, “new people”! Eleven years from
now you will notice that yet another transition is taking
place. You will no longer be “new.” You will be writing
this article all over again.
IT IS THE SOLDIER
Submitted by Florence Floden
Sandpiper and Point N’ Place
It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
Charles Michael Province, U. S. Army Copyright
Charles M. Province, 1970, 2005
Mirage Messenger
The picture above shows the memorial created by
the Northeast Kansas Korean War Memorial Association to honor the men who died in defense of
our freedoms during the Korean War, 1950 – 1953.
The left-side black granite tablet contains this poem;
the title on the tablet was altered to “Freedom’s
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Social Committee Plans 2016 Holiday Party
According to the December 2004 Link: The “3rd Annual Member Guest Holiday Party” occurred…
Fast forward to 2016. The Social Committee presents SILVER BELLS,
Sunday, December 11, 6 p.m. at the Legacy Restaurant. The upstairs ballroom will be glowing, glittering and ringing
with SILVER BELLS!
The Committee has engaged Joey D’s Doo Wop Band for your dancing pleasure. Many of you know his exciting
and engaging style. Loyal followers here at Sea Oaks tell us to expect a happy, energetic maestro leading the fun. Wear
your dancing shoes!
The chef is preparing three entrees:
• Prime Rib Au Jus
• Salmon Wellington With a Newburg Sauce
• Chicken Boursin With a White Wine Garlic Sauce
• And, a Vegetable Stack (portabella mushroom with
grilled veggies and melted cheese).
There will be an open, cash bar. The mixologist will
concoct two seasonal specialty drinks along with your
personal favorites. Specially priced wines by the glass
or bottle, as well as specialty coffees will be available.
Sign-up will be on Thursday, November 3, 10am ‘til noon
in the Clubhouse. Tables will be set up for 10 or 12 people.
You may sign up as a group or individually. One person can
register the group and checks are due at sign up. Please make
checks for $42 per person payable to Sea Oaks HOA with the
memo, “Christmas Party.” Your menu selection is required at time of sign up.
All “singles” (those living alone) are welcome to bring a guest or perhaps come with other neighbors. Remember
to invite new neighbors to this annual celebration. You can assure them of a wonderful evening.
We will greet each other at the foot of the stairs in the lobby of the Legacy.
Hope to see you there.
…”Ring-a-ling (ring-a-ling) Hear them ring (hear them ring)
Soon it will be Christmas Day…”
The Ruby Hatters celebrated October with a luncheon
at Careme's Atlantic Capes Community College of Culinary Arts. Shown are: Maureen Sexton, Queen Mum,
with event committee Roseann Spiwak, Diane Lovallo,
Marilyn Cullen.
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Septembers Social Committee monthly lunch was delightful at the Red Room Cafe in Ventnor followed by a
trip to Lucy The Elephant in Margate. Enjoying the day
are Bette Bauer, Adina Alster, Diane Lovallo, Lorraine
Navalance, Pat Polak, Elaine Maloney, Kathy Cook,
Camille ONeill, Judy McMain, Mickey Hamilton, Nancy
Rudko, Judith Oruska, Esther Bogath, Betty Bagnis and
Maureen Sferas
Celebrating Flo Manasso’s birthday at Il Giardino Restaurant: Terry Vinegra, Marianne Hoover, Flo Manasso,
and Karen Morello
Social Committee
Christie Gibble
Remember to check the Activity Book in the
clubhouse for details and new events.
Sign ups for Sea Oaks’ Christmas gala will be
from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Thursday, November 3 at our
clubhouse. Come with checks and the names of guests
joining your table. $42 per person. Tables will seat 10
or 12 guests.
Friday, November 4 is Happy Hour at our Sea Oaks
Clubhouse. Spend an evening with friends and neighbors,
and bring an appetizer to share along with your favorite
libation. Desserts are provided by the Happy Hour
committee. BYOB.
The Ladies Luncheon will be Tuesday, November 8
at 12:30pm at the Smithville Inn. This is a favorite with
the ladies.
Upcoming Activities
Tuesday, December 6 – Bus trip to Resorts International
for their Christmas show. $17.00.
Wednesday, December 7 – Caroling at our local
nursing homes. A delightful experience for the residents
of Mystic Meadows and Seacrest, but for the carolers as
well. Along with Santa Claus, Frosty will be joining the
group this year.
Wednesay, December 14 – New York City bus trip.
For our New Residents, you will be hearing from our
Welcome Committee. They would like to arrange a visit
with you in your new home. They will come bearing gifts
and greetings. If you don’t hear from them in a timely
fashion, send a note to maryannschoene@msn.com.
Be aware that when new activities are posted in the
book, they fill up quickly. Check the Activity Book often.
We don’t want our residents disappointed.
The Social Committee is hoping to attract new
residents to our committee. We have a great time planning
events. We would love to hear your fresh ideas for activities
and events. Join us at the next meeting on Wednesday,
November 3 at 9:30 am.
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Continued from page 14
At the request of a Sea Oaks resident, I then raised, for discussion, the question of the means of transportation
currently available for our shut-in seniors who cannot drive to medical appointments, shopping, etc. Minibus service is
provided by Ocean Ride, which is run by Ocean County and charges a fare of $1 for seniors. Its Route OC6 connects
the center of Tuckerton with both the new Walmart in one direction and the stores along Route 72 in Manahawkin in the
other, but there is no stop in Sea Oaks. There is also a Reserve-a-Ride Program that provides door-to-door transportation
for seniors to and from non-emergency medical appointments, local stores for shopping, etc., but advance reservation
of two to four weeks is recommended and someone requesting a pickup on, for example, the same day or the next day
may be put on a “stand-by” list and only be accommodated if scheduling permits. In either case, the round-trip charge
is $6, billed the month after the trip. The telephone number for further information and scheduling is 732-736-8989,
option 1. Information about Ocean Ride (as well as a list of private transportation providers) can also be found on the
website www.co.ocean.nj.us/transportation. The subject of transportation for residents of Sea Oaks and other LEH senior
communities will be discussed at future meetings of the Senior Board.
The November meeting of the Board will be on Monday, 11/28 at 10 AM at Town Hall, 665 Radio Road. As always,
all seniors are invited and urged to attend.
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“Agatha Christie is Missing”
You were among the lucky ones if you were present at our club on Thursday,
September 22. The Sea Oaks Social Committee presented “Agatha Christie is
Missing”, a one woman murder mystery written and performed by Prudence Wright
Holmes. Ms Holmes, an accomplished actress, has performed on Broadway and in
movies AND at our clubhouse. She did not disappoint. Her theatrics pulled audience
members into the mystery, some of whom became suspects in the disappearance of
Ms Christie. Ms. Holmes performance was cleverly creative as well as comedic,
providing us with a very entertaining production. A deviation from our usual
clubhouse events, “Agatha Christie is Missing” was most enjoyable.
Happiness is… a Morning Walk. And according to Rose Fuller, these are a few of the houses
that she passes that help to brighten her day.
(These are a few of Rose's neighbor’s homes on
Golfview, Gray Hawk and Augusta.
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Mixed Billiards
Our Sea Oaks Homeowners newest activity has brought 42 folks together to play in our Mixed Billiards League.
Wonderful time to meet and enjoy your fellow neighbors. Play is Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00
pm. The League began play October 3 and will continue to mid November. A big thank you – shout out to Bob Dunne
who created our calendar schedule available on our own website.
Look for upcoming dates for the next season.
Bette Bauer & Bill Decker
Enjoying the fun is Al Hoyt, Vince Poisella,
Jane Poisella and Elaine Hoyt
Pat and Joe Weill, Jim and Liz Hughes
Many thanks to the gardeners who shared their
bounty with the community. It was wonderful to see
the basket in the Clubhouse empty and fill so quickly!
Anthony and Pat Borruso,
Barbara Borinsky and John Wheatley
Dain and Charlotte Sutton
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The Old Fashioned
Thanksgiving
(Edgar Albert Guest, 1881-1959)
It may be I am getting old
and like too much to dwell
Upon the days of bygone years,
the days I loved so well;
But thinking of them now I wish
somehow that I could know
A simple old Thanksgiving Day,
like those of long ago,
When all the family gathered round
a table richly spread,
With little Jamie at the foot
and grandpa at the head,
The youngest of us all to greet
the oldest with a smile,
With mother running in and out
and laughing all the while.
It may be I’m old-fashioned,
but it seems to me to-day
We’re too much bent on having fun
to take the time to pray;
Each little family grows up
with fashions of its own;
It lives within a world itself
and wants to be alone.
It has its special pleasures,
its circle, too, of friends;
There are no get-together days;
each one his journey wends,
Pursuing what he likes the best
in his particular way,
Letting the others do the same
upon Thanksgiving Day.
I like the olden way the best,
when relatives were glad
To meet the way they used to do
when I was but a lad;
The old home was a rendezvous
for all our kith and kin,
And whether living far or near
they all came trooping in
With shouts of “Hello, daddy!”
as they fairly stormed the place
And made a rush for mother,
who would stop to wipe her face
Upon her gingham apron
before she kissed them all,
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Hugging them proudly to her breast,
the grownups and the small.
Then laughter rang throughout the home,
and, Oh, the jokes they told;
From Boston, Frank brought new ones,
but father sprang the old;
All afternoon we chatted,
telling what we hoped to do,
The struggles we were making
and the hardships we’d gone through;
We gathered round the fireside.
How fast the hours would fly-It seemed before we’d settled down
‘twas time to say good-bye.
Those were the glad Thanksgivings,
the old-time families knew
When relatives could still be friends
and every heart was true.
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