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The Holiday Villager July 2016 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Ritchie Berr Things are constantly in motion here at Holiday Village. We had our pool opening on time despite some setbacks. Our Pool Committee helped coordinate with the office to get the pool opened on time. Thank you. It looked like the initial turnout was great, and I’m sure all the swimmers and noodle users will have a great summer as usual. Speaking of the office, we welcome Kerri Perez as our new Community Manag- er. Kerri came to us from Bordentown where she was the Community Manager of a development with 316 units for the last five years. Kerri has two children 13 and 15 years old. In working with Kerri for the past couple of weeks, I’m glad to say that I think she’ll do a fine job for our community. We were very sorry to see Cyndi Dabravalskie leave as our Community Manag- er. Her daughter Madison, who is an up and coming ballerina, has the opportunity to continue her dance education with the very prestigious A.B.T. (American Ballet Theater) company that has a division in North Carolina. The company’s main soloist is the famous Misty Copeland. Fences for safety have been put along the bulkheads on retention ponds 5, 7, and 8. Grass seed and power seeding have been applied to the areas that were disturbed during the late 2015 and early 2016 work on the re- tention ponds. Sorry to say that the turn-out for our experimental try at having the Clubhouse open on Saturdays was a poor indication for keeping the Clubhouse open on Saturdays in the future. A few people visited the library, the Blanketeers came in on the first Saturday to sort out their miles and miles of yarn. Seems like the busiest loca- tion was the billiard room. The usual players were there but also a few new people came in to try their skill on our tables. Since more people are now walking, please take a look at your trees and/or bushes that may either be hang- ing too low over the sidewalks, or too wide so that a person may to have to leave the sidewalk to avoid getting whacked in the face or head. The trees and bushes on your property are your responsibility and must be kept trimmed. Enjoy our first full month of summer. And remember what the 4th of July is really about. Help your neigh- bors. LATE NEWS: Veteran Trustee Harry G. Ivory has resigned his position on the Board. At this writing, the Board has not appointed anyone to fill his chair.

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The Holiday Villager

July 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

by Ritchie Berr

Things are constantly in motion here at Holiday Village. We had our pool opening on time despite some

setbacks. Our Pool Committee helped coordinate with the office to get the pool opened on time. Thank you.

It looked like the initial turnout was great, and I’m sure all the swimmers and noodle users will have a great

summer as usual.

Speaking of the office, we welcome Kerri Perez as our new Community Manag-

er. Kerri came to us from Bordentown where she was the Community Manager of

a development with 316 units for the last five years. Kerri has two children 13 and

15 years old. In working with Kerri for the past couple of weeks, I’m glad to say

that I think she’ll do a fine job for our community.

We were very sorry to see Cyndi Dabravalskie leave as our Community Manag-

er. Her daughter Madison, who is an up and coming ballerina, has the opportunity

to continue her dance education with the very prestigious A.B.T. (American Ballet Theater) company that has a

division in North Carolina. The company’s main soloist is the famous Misty Copeland.

Fences for safety have been put along the bulkheads on retention ponds 5, 7, and 8. Grass seed and power

seeding have been applied to the areas that were disturbed during the late 2015 and early 2016 work on the re-

tention ponds.

Sorry to say that the turn-out for our experimental try at having the Clubhouse open on Saturdays was a poor

indication for keeping the Clubhouse open on Saturdays in the future. A few people visited the library, the

Blanketeers came in on the first Saturday to sort out their miles and miles of yarn. Seems like the busiest loca-

tion was the billiard room. The usual players were there but also a few new people came in to try their skill on

our tables.

Since more people are now walking, please take a look at your trees and/or bushes that may either be hang-

ing too low over the sidewalks, or too wide so that a person may to have to leave the sidewalk to avoid getting

whacked in the face or head. The trees and bushes on your property are your responsibility and must be kept

trimmed.

Enjoy our first full month of summer. And remember what the 4th of July is really about. Help your neigh-

bors.

LATE NEWS: Veteran Trustee Harry G. Ivory has resigned his position on the Board. At this wr iting,

the Board has not appointed anyone to fill his chair.

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Slightly over 30 people were at the Clubhouse on Thursday June 16

to hear Frank McKeown's presentation on reviving our Neighborhood

Watch. Frank had handouts from the Mount Laurel Police describing

the concept and objectives of a neighborhood watch program, and he

spoke for a few minutes relating the program to Holiday Village.

One of Frank's points - and one that his predecessor, Bob Morrison,

often repeated - was that Neighborhood Watch is all about neighbors

looking out for neighbors. The Mount Laurel police will provide train-

ing for the volunteers as soon as their applications have been run

through a series of records checks.

Another point was that there will not be a patrol schedule that will

obligate the volunteers to put in a certain number of hours or walk a spe-

cific route.

Stay tuned; there will be lots more news as this program develops.

Big Guy for a Big Job

Frank McKeown Revives Neighborhood Watch

Frank reminded us that he hopes to have at least one volunteer on every street and circle in Holiday Village.

At this point, we have a ways to go to reach that objective, so there is plenty of room for more Villagers to get

involved. You can contact Frank by email at [email protected] and by phone at 856-242-3470.

You can find him at home at 112 Bastian Drive, and you might even catch him in the Billiards Room on week-

day afternoons.

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July 2016

The Holiday Villager

Editor & Directory Manager Gil McDonald

Secretary and Columnist .......... Peggie Stark

Calendar Editor and Writer ...... Art Dorst

Support Staff ............................. Jill McDonald

Distribution ............................... Lucy MacPherson

Charlotte Wilson

Writers and Columnists ........... Lou Antosh

Renee Dorst

Jack Fingerman

Joan Fingerman

Don Rosser

Shirley Solton

Joe Sykes

Photographers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Dion

Rick Spencer

The Villager Staff

“The Holiday Villager” welcomes news items,

notices, and letters. All material may be e-mailed to

[email protected]. Although e-mail is

preferred, typed letters or legible handwritten

material may be dropped off at the Holiday Village

management office in our Clubhouse. All material

must include the writer’s name and phone number.

Names will be withheld upon request.

Opinions expressed in submitted material are not

necessarily those of the editorial staff or the Board of

Trustees. We reserve the right to reject any material

deemed to be inappropriate. We also reserve the

right to edit all submissions, but we will make every

effort to maintain the writer’s concept and meaning.

Please be brief and concise.

We accept no responsibility for goods and services

advertised herein.

Deadline for the August 2016 issue is

July 10

send all articles to: [email protected]

Holiday Village Community Services

Association

President .............................. Ritchie Berr

Vice President ...................... Gene Kutner

Secretary .............................. Joe Sykes

Treasurer ............................... Mike Trust

Trustee .................................. Debbie Dion

Trustee .................................. Al Bove

Trustee …………………….. Vacant

HVCSA OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Appointments by request

856-866-1753

Holiday Village Condominium Association

President .................. Joe Sykes

Vice President ......... Ann Torre

Secretary ................. Louise Williams

Treasurer ................. Cathy Moss

Trustee ..................... Trudy Collins Tomkowicz

Trustee .................... Nancy Ball

Trustee .................... Vacant

Community Manager

Kerri Perez

Administrative Assistant Nancy Seymour

ASSOCIA Condo Office. . . .856-273-8483

CLUBHOUSE HOURS

Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED

Lynne Hartman, Manager

Lisa Bianchini, Administrative Assistant

Sandy Keiss, 1938—2016

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BLANKETEERS REPORT by Jill McDonald

Area Summer Concerts

Mount Laurel, 6:30 p.m.

Mt Laurel Community Center, 100 Mt Laurel Road Laurel Acres Park, 1045 South Church Street.

July 7 Banjo Rascals July 14 Golden Eagle Community Band

July 22 Coast to Coast Productions July 28 Sara James Music Foundation

Burlington County Amphitheater, 7 p.m.

5 Pioneer Blvd, Westhampton, NJ. July 8 Dukes of Destiny - Blues and old school soul July 22 The Ebonys - '70s R&B

July 9 John Byrne Band - Celtic/American folk July 23 Swift Technique - Old school funk

July 15 Danny V's 52nd St Band - Billy Joel tribute July 29 Ernie & Neal - High energy kids band

July 16 Bird Dogs - Everly Brothers hits July 30 Zydeco-a-go-go: Creole, Zydeco, Cajun

Gibson House Community Center, 535 East Main Street, Marlton, 7 p.m. July 11 Fralinger Str ing Band July 18 Timeless Times Tr io July 25 Sounds of Sinatra w/Lenny King

Hainesport Township Concerts in the Park, 7 p.m.

Hainesport Municipal Complex (Bring Chairs & Blankets; Moves indoors in case of rain) July 10 Riverside String Band July 24 King Brothers (Irish) July 17 Trump Boyz (Country) July 31 Basement Musicians (Country, Folk, Classic Rock)

Afghans, lap robes, scarves, hats and baby items were piled high on the side table when fifteen Blanketeers

met for their meeting before a well deserved summer break. A light lunch was enjoyed by all attending. The

group welcomed potential new member knitter Bobbie Olliver who had just stopped in the office.

Crocheting and knitting will be ongoing in the homes of Holiday Village, just no formal meeting until Sep-

tember 9 when the group will celebrate 15 years of providing their wares for Catholic Charities, Samaritan

Hospice, Veterans Haven, First Way, and Virtua Mount Holly military newborns.

Yarn, supplies, and information on the group will be available throughout the summer by calling Jill

McDonald or Shirley Solton. Plan to visit our display at the Holiday Village Activities Expo on September 24.

CASINO TRIPS CONTINUE by Gil McD and Ann Torre

If you heard that there were no more casino trips, forget it. Ann Torre caught me right when I thought this edition was a wrap and told

me that the Holiday Village casino trips will live on.

So here’s Annie’s bus. It leaves for Atlantic City on Wednesday, August 10 at 11:00. If you want to be on it, call Ann right now at 231-

1668.

Make your check to HVCSA for $25—put it in the Trip Committee

box—and you can look forward to a great day in AC.

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Treasurer's Report

by Mike Trust

HOLIDAY VILLAGE

COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF CONDITION

April 30, 2016

CURRENT ASSETS

General Operating Accounts $ 121,192

Parcel Account 132,520

Parcel CD & Money Market 50,297

Petty Cash 600

Total Operating Cash $ 304,609

Owed by Residents 27,688

Insurance paid in advance 5,259

Total Cash in Money Market & CDs 337,640

Allowance for doubtful accounts (13,481)

Total Current Assets $ 357,746

Total Assets $ 662,355

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Advance residents' payments $ 39,841

Accrued Expenses 45,588

Accounts Payable 4,258

Total Current Liabilities $ 89,687

EQUITY

Reserves for Replacement

& Renovations $ 398,365

Owners' Equity - prior years 162,416

Net Income 11,887

Total Equity $ 572,668

Total Current Liabilities & Equity $ 662,355

NOTES:

Snow Reserve $50,000

All investments are FDIC insured.

Unadjusted Statement

Prepared by Mike Trust, Treasurer, HVCSA

Visit our website at

www.holidayvillage55.com

Read The Villager on line

Daily updates Photo Gallery Much more

BBQ/PIG ROAST – ADULT PARTY

Saturday, August 27

STARTS 3:30 p.m. (Serving food 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.) JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

INSIDE OR POOLSIDE USE POOL ENTRANCE TO CHECK IN

SERVING BBQ RIBS

BBQ CHICKEN BREAST

GARDEN SALAD

MAC & CHEESE

CORN ON THE COB COLE SLAW/BBQ BEANS

FRUIT SALAD

ASSORTED RELISH TRAY

ROLLS, WATER, SODA, ICED TEA

“BYOB” IF YOU WOULD RATHER HAVE A DIFFERENT BEVERAGE.

MAKE SURE IT IS IN A NON-GLASS CONTAINER.

PLEASE NO GLASS BOTTLES

$21 PER PERSON / GUESTS $23

SIGN-UP Wednesday, August 3 6:30-7:30 @ Clubhouse

OR SEE HARVEY MESTER or BARB MAIMONE

AT THE POOL PRIOR TO SIGN-UP

ONLY 100 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD NO CASH

CHECKS ONLY—MADE OUT TO HVCSA

SORRY- No children swim in afternoon August 27

MUSIC by Bobby D

Throughout the summer, the Social Committee will be selling pretzels and hot dogs at the pool. Dates will be posted at the pool and via email. We hope the Mr. Softy Ice Cream truck will be back this year!! Keep some extra cash in your beach bag.....you never know what surprises will be at the pool!!

Future events: Halloween Party in Oct. Breakfast/Lunch in Nov.

Holiday Party Dec 3

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CONDO CORNER & MORE

by Joe Sykes

CONDOS Our community manager and Associa VP Lynne Har tmann and I and a couple of board

members had our annual walk through on June 1st. We enjoyed meeting some of our residents while doing so.

Problem trees and bushes were noted and some bushes that were too tall and near a window will be trimmed

so that anyone thinking of a break in could hide behind a tall bush and not be seen. Pruning of trees should

have already been completed as you read this. Gutter cleaning also should have been completed. Gutters are

cleaned in June and October/November-ish.

Dryer Vents It is a good time to have your dryer vents cleaned if you have not done so. Each year

17,000 fires are caused by lint buildup in dryer vents. Benefits of cleaning your dryer vent are that it elimi-

nates a fire hazard and will save on your utility bill.

Joe Skies I shoot pool daily with a bunch of fellas in the billiard room. We have named ourselves THE

HOLIDAY VILLAGE POCKET BILLIARD SOCIETY. Of course there is some good natured joking and

ribbing going on while we play. One day we were telling some funny stories that happened to us during our

time in the U.S. military. I told a story about my first day in the Army at the Fort Knox Kentucky Reception

Center. This big six foot five sergeant had us lined up and was telling us that when you heard

your name called, to double time to him and get some papers to sign. Well he started calling

names out, and I heard him call out “Skies!” When no one moved he called out again, “Skies!!”

Again no one moved. Finally he called out, “Skies J.E.” That’s when I realized he was mispro-

nouncing my name because those were my initials. I double timed up to him and in a loud boom-

ing voice he said 'where you been boy; don’t you recognize your own damn name.' I replied that my name is

Sykes, Sergeant sir. He then said to me, "Are you saying I can’t read boy." I said, "No, Sergeant." He then

said, "Now what is your name, scumbag?" I meekly replied, "Skies, Sergeant." All through my service time

my buddies called me Joe Skies, and even some of my platoon sergeants did the same. Now the guys in the

pool room have started calling me Joe Skies. It’s listed on the player board that way. The next time you hear

someone call me Joe Skies you will know why they are doing so.

Happy Trails To You - End of An Era The Roy Rogers Museum in Branson, Missour i, has closed its

doors forever. The contents of the museum were sold at auction. Some of the items sold were Roy's Jeep

Nellybelle for $116,500, Dale's Horse Buttermilk, $25,000, their dog Bullet, $35,000, and Trigger $266,500.

Along with Gene Autry, Roy was one of the great heroes of our childhood. So it’s goodbye to Roy and Dale,

Gene and Hoppy and the Lone Ranger. Farewell to Sky King and Sergeant Friday. Thanks to Captain Kanga-

roo, Mr. Rogers, Captain Noah and all those people whose lives touched ours and made them better. It was a

great ride through childhood. HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!

HOLIDAY VILLAGE ACTIVITIES EXPO—SAVE THE DATE!

Do it now! Block Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is being planned to welcome new-

comers and provide our entire village with information, exhibits, opportunities, give-aways and volunteer op-

portunities in our neighborhood. Light refreshments, too!

Did you do it yet?

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OUT AND ABOUT

by Jack & Joan Fingerman

Here is a list of events at the Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Avenue; all are free.

July 5, 12, 26

10:30 a.m., Storytime, Mount Laurel Library

July 6

7 p.m., Intro to Meditation

July 7, 14, 28

7 p.m., Dancing for Beginners

July 8

2 p.m., Using Census Records to Uncover Your Family’s Past

July 11

2 p.m., Gardening

July 12

7 p.m., Intro to Yoga

July 13

2 p.m., Peachy-Keen in New Jersey

July 14

Movie Matinee: “Spotlight”

July 15

10:30 a.m., Chair Yoga

July 17

2 p.m. Foreign Film: “Cinema Paradise”

July 20, 21, 22, 23

Various times, Friends of the MLL Book Sale

July 25

6 p.m. Wizard Rock Concert featuring Tonks and the Auras

July 26

2 p.m., Iran Loves Jazz!

July 30

2 p.m., The Sock Rockertz Ready, Set, Rock!

July 31

12:30 p.m., Harry Potter Celebration

The Delaware Racetrack & Casino trip in June was filled up and while some people lost and some won, fun

was had by all.

Two busses are full for the September 7 trip to New York to see "Kinky Boots" with dinner at Bubba Gump.

Waiting List only.

The bus leaves at 10:30 a.m. Be there at 9:45 and be sure to park on the sides of the Clubhouse.

On December 2, catch Doolan's Christmas Show and dinner in Spring Lake. The price is $80 per person.

Includes one hour open bar and dancing.

We will be doing a 50/50 for the driver’s tip and a lucky winner.

Please call Maryellen at 856-222-0826; there are still some seats available.

JULY NEWS FROM ‘ON THE GO’

Your Health & Welfare Committee is taking a

break during July & August.

Blood Pressure Screening is still on for July 1 from

10 to 11:30 a.m.

We will return in September with Rene Goodwin

and the continuation of “Eleanor Roosevelt – Part II:

The War Years”

The first performance was great; ask anyone who

was there! If you missed Part I, don’t miss Part II.

11 a.m., Kids’ Bike Parade and Independence Parade,

Maple Ave. to Bettlewood, Marlton

5 p.m., Ironworks Park, 157 Wollner Drive, Mount

Holly

7 p.m., Evesham Independence Day Celebration –

Fireworks, Cherokee High School, 120 Tomlinson

Road, Marlton

Traditional Cherry Hill West Display Cancelled

Health & Welfare Committee

By Joan Fingerman and Ruth Baehrle

Area Fourth of July Fireworks/Celebrations

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Summer Fun at Holiday Village

A number of our clubs and committees take a summer break to “recharge their batteries.” Howev-

er, the outdoor activities around our clubhouse can keep you busy. Get together with your friends or

meet new people while enjoying the following:

* Pool - Our large heated pool is a great place to swim or just float on a noodle.

You can enjoy the sun or the shade under the pergola. Grandchildren are welcome during cer-

tain hours. Check our Pool Rules for that information.

* Tennis – Two tennis courts are available to residents and up to three guests if you want to make up

a foursome. For additional information, check with Tony Isaia.

* Putting Green – Located near the tennis courts. Available any time.

* Bocce Court – Located next to the tennis courts. Available any time.

* Horse Shoes – Located beside tennis and bocce courts. Available any time.

* Shuffleboard Court – Located alongside the pool. Available dur ing pool hours.

Another suggestion: A leisurely walk with a rest stop at one of the benches overlooking a lake

view. Wishing you a great summer in Holiday Village!

Apathy has a lot going for it. It is easy to catch and is painless. You can ignore it and nothing happens. The

stronger it gets, the less you feel you need to do about it. It becomes most noticeable when it begins to spread

over a large area. When it does, the individual usually feels it belongs to someone else. Another appealing

thing about apathy is the warm glow of nothingness it gives. The temptation is to leave it alone and it will go

away, with this attitude it may stay.

Apathy demands special treatment, for it will not go away alone. The treatment starts with a good dose of

involvement followed by long periods of action. It may be hard to get a confirmed apathetic to take the cure.

And then it isn’t permanent.

Action must be rewarded while apathy is to be condemned. Since it is easier to condemn than praise, it

stands to reason that apathy is here to stay. It is needed by those who would rather condemn than act.

Apathy has a lot going for it but action is more fulfilling. Just ask anyone who is involved! Have you ever

heard anyone say, “Let’s go where the apathy is?”

(This is from July 1989 Edition of the “Villager.” Tony Destra was an early Assistant Editor. The second print-

ing was in May of 2000. Peggie saved it and found it just as true in 2016!)

APATHY By Tony Destra

The Villager staff was saddened to hear the news of Sandy Keiss’ passing in late May. Until her recent

move from Holiday Village, Sandy was a long time staff member. In her “Reader’s Corner” column, Sandy’s

favorite books were mysteries and “who-dun-its,” but she only revealed enough of the plot to pique your inter-

est. Her last job on the paper was in Distribution, overseeing the delivery of the Villager to our residences.

Sandy’s life was one of service, first in the Sisters of Mercy Order, and as an educator, counselor and men-

tor. In addition, there was that great sense of humor!

Remembering Sandy Keiss

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It’s been a long, tumultuous and costly presidential primary campaign taking us to the upcoming Democrat-

ic convention in Philadelphia and the Republicans scheduled for Cleveland. And still a few more months be-

fore we step into the voting booth to make our selection for the next four years. As of now, it appears we will

have a Presidential “first” – either the first woman president or the first celebrity/business man to enter the

White House. Following is some trivia info regarding past “firsts.”

George Washington - 1st president and the first to have his likeness on a stamp

John Adams – 1st to occupy the newly built White House in 1800

Thomas Jefferson – 1st to shake hands instead of bowing as was the custom then

James Madison – 1st to wear long pants instead of knee breeches

William Henry Harrison – 1st to die in office; served only 31 days and died of pneumonia

James Buchanan – 1st bachelor throughout his term of office

Abraham Lincoln – 1st to wear a beard in office and first president assassinated

Grover Cleveland – 1st to have a White House wedding ceremony

Ulysses S. Grant – 1st to be a graduate of West Point Military Academy

William Taft – Largest president to serve – weight approximately 350 lbs.

Theodore Roosevelt – 1st president and first American to receive a Nobel Prize

Herbert Hoover - 1st to have a phone on his office desk in 1929

Franklin Roosevelt = 1st and only president to be elected to four terms

Harry S. Truman – 1st to ride in a modern submarine

Dwight D. Eisenhower – 1st to have served in both World Wars

John F. Kennedy – 1st of the Catholic faith and youngest elected president

Lyndon B. Johnson – 1st to be inaugurated on an airplane by a woman

Richard M. Nixon – 1st to resign from office

Gerald Ford – 1st to ascend to the presidency without an election

Jimmy Carter – 1st to be a graduate of the US Naval Academy

Ronald Reagan – 1st divorced and oldest elected president (73)

George H.W. Bush – 1st to have previously served as Director of the CIA

Bill Clinton – 1st to have been a Rhodes Scholar

Barack Obama – 1st African-American to be elected

Next - ???

There have been 44 presidents to date but we selected only a few to highlight. However, we thank all the

past presidents for their service to our country, including - The Good, The Bad and The Unforgettable!

Presidential Firsts by Renee Dorst

Before

After

SIGNS

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Coexisting with Coyotes and Foxes

Several residents have reported seeing foxes in Holiday Village and one has seen a coyote. So what are we

dealing with here? With an assist from Deb Kramer, here are some points about these critters.

Only two of the five species of foxes in North America – the red and the gray – are found in urban settings.

The most accurate way to tell a red fox from a gray fox is by looking at the tail: red foxes

have a white tip at the end of their tail, gray foxes do not. Coyotes and foxes can exploit a

wide range of habitats, feast on a variety of natural and human-supplied foods, and adapt

their activity periods to times when humans are not active.

It is actually not unusual to see a coyote or fox out during the day in search of food.

Coyotes and foxes may hang around humans because of food sources being constantly available or repeated

contact without negative consequences. The risk of fox or coyote harm to humans is practically nil. To keep it

that way, ensure that there are no human-produced food sources on your property to entice them.

Coyotes and foxes seek out the type of prey that will give them the greatest reward with minimal risk of

injury. As a result, they favor rabbits, mice, rats, and squirrels, as well as human-produced food such as gar-

bage, cat or dog food. Coyotes and foxes also eat insects, fruits and berries. Although they will occasionally

prey on free-roaming cats and small dogs, the fear of coyotes or foxes eating pets is greatly exaggerated.

Fresh Produce Around the Corner by Dan Kramer

I have been enjoying vegetable gardening in Mount Laurel for over 33 years. The first 30 years I gardened in

my back yard in various houses before moving to Holiday Village. With different rules and limited land avail-

able, a large vegetable garden was not possible here.

Then I learned about our Mount Laurel Community Garden just three miles by bike or car away from my

Holiday Village door. I contacted the township and signed up. This is my 4th year. Today I have two plots 10

by 20 feet inside a former horse farm off of Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road. Our community of gardens has

plots from 10 by 10 to 20 by 20 feet. There is a storage area for tools, water available from a nearby hose and

even a port-a-pot for those times when nature calls.

I visit and work several times a week. If you are interested in information on the Mount Laurel Community

Garden contact the Township Recreation Office (856-234-0001 extension1220) for an application and details.

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The Cat Lover’s Quiz

By Don Rosser

The estimated number of domestic cats in the world goes as high as six million, many of them feral

scroungers, patrolling alleys. Test your knowledge of this invasive species -- the felis catus -- in the following

True/False exam.

Q Exactly 35 cat breeds have been identified. FALSE. The estimate is 70.

Q Cats have an average life span of 12-14 years. TRUE, but Creme Puss died at 38.

Q Cats hunt mainly at night when birds are asleep. TRUE, and they are held partly responsible for the

wiping out of 33 bird species.

Q Cats have difficulty digesting plant matter, so they eat only meat. FALSE. They are also addicted to

plants containing nepetalactone -- catnip.

Q Cats are alert at all hours. FALSE. They sleep 12 to 14 hours a day.

Q Muslims revere cats. TRUE. Even Mohammad had one, called Muezza.

Q Cats show their mood solely by purring. FALSE. A raised tail says, 'Howdy Friend.' Flattened ears

say, 'Don't mess with me.'

Q Cats groom themselves with their sharp claws. FALSE. The pet's grooming instrument is the tongue,

which has spikes that act as a comb.

Q Over a 10-year breeding span, a female can produce no more than 50 kittens. FALSE. Females go into

heat several times a year and produce up to 150 kittens.

Q The typical litter (1) contains three to five kittens, and (2) all have the same father. TRUE and

FALSE. A female in heat can attract more than one horny Tom. Some kittens are half-siblings.

Q Felis catus evolved from the African Wildcat over five million years ago. TRUE. Catographers think

ancient humans adopted them to kill vermin.

Q Sailing ships carrying rodent killers spread felis catus throughout the world. MOSTLY TRUE, but

there are no cats on the continent of Antarctica.

Q No pet evidence has survived from ancient times. FALSE. A neolithic grave in Cyprus yielded two

skeletons, side by side, one a human, the other a cat. The grave was believed to be 9,500 years old.

Q The good Cat Person trims Puss's whiskers monthly. FALSE. Cats need intact whiskers to tell them

where they can walk in the dark.

Q By a large margin, more women than men want pet cats. FALSE. A 2007 Gallup Poll found that both

sexes are equally likely to own a cat.

Q Fish treats are the most effective means of training a cat. FALSE. Nothing can persuade a cat to SIT

or HEEL. They do not respond to commands.

Q Cats can see in the dark and hear sounds that humans are unable to discern. TRUE.

Q Garlic can poison a cat. TRUE. Cats have feeble liver protection and can die from eating many house-

hold items, including mothballs and vermin poison.

Q When a proud cat presents you with a hunting trophy -- a dead bird or mouse-- it expects you to voice

lavish praise. FALSE. Catographers believe your cat thinks that YOU are the PET and is showing an inferior

how to hunt. To the cat, you're just a necessary nuisance in need of direction.

Q This test is a valid qualification for cat ownership. FALSE. But, if you got five or more an-

swers wrong, get a dog.

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DOUGLAS A. FENDRICK, Esquire

FENDRICK & MORGAN, LLC

1307 White Horse Road, Voorhees

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www.fendrickmorganlaw.com

Wills/Trusts

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Contact LPi for more information! 1-800-477-4574

Ivy M. CabreraRealtor Associate®, Hablo Español

Cell: 609-932-3422

O!ce: 609-654-5656

Fax: 609-654-6116

[email protected]

620 Stokes Road, Medford, NJ 08055

Each O%ce is Independently Owned and Operated.

New Holiday Village Resident and

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Call or email me if you are thinking of

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Conveniently Located Minutes Away

127 Church Road, Suite 700

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“Be sure you put your FEET in the right place and then STAND FIRM.” - Abraham Lincoln

At Cafengiu Podiatry & Sports Medicine, we help you put your feet in the right

place. We provide competent and compassionate care in a patient-focused

environment. Both Dr. Ana Cafengiu and Dr. Jennifer Spector are board

certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and are committed

to providing excellent care for all your foot and ankle needs.

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Gas open 24/7 • Bay service open 8-5 Mon-Sat721 S. Church St., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

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FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS

Call MICHAELA! SELL YOUR HOUSE QUICKLY

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Keller Williams does not represent that this Agency has listed and/or sold all of the homes listed above.If your home is currently listed for sale, this is not meant as a solicitation. All information is taken directly

from Trend MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Holiday Village

Madison Model$189,900

RECENT SALES 14 Sheppards Ln $179,000 69 Falmouth Dr $185,000 32 Fairfax Dr $187,000 10 Hamilton Ct $187,000 46 Falmouth Dr $197,500 14 Taconia Ct $200,000 80 Bastian Dr $212,450

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DRYER VENT CLEANINGSales, Service and Installation • Free Estimates

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WAYNE’S RECENT LISTINGS:

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23 White Stone (Lexington) SOLD!62 Falmouth (Madison) SOLD!

58 Bastian Dr. (Madison) SOLD!20 Adner Dr. (Madison) SOLD! 14 Madison (Madison) SOLD! 69 Falmouth (Madison) SOLD!46 Falmouth (Cabridge) SOLD!

YOUR HOME COULD BE NEXT!

WAYNE H. KRENTZ, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate

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Put my 25 Years of Marketing Experience & Real Estate Knowledge

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Ask for Gwen!

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Quality Service Since 1896

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SHARON PEOPLESBroker Associate

RE/MAX Home Experts II1136 S. Rt 73, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

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