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DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Association Office/Personnel..................................................Richard McCall First Aid Squad................................................ Janice Sutton.... 732-505-6900 ADR Committee................................................................Joanne Grzywinski Audit Committee Liaison....................................................... James Anderson First Aid Captain................................................John Abella.... 732-505-6900 Basins.................................................................................... James Anderson/ .................................................................................................. Daniel Carney Bingo President............................................... Linda Pantelao. 201-289-1566 Bingo Liaison............................................................................ Daniel Carney Buildings/Grounds/Common Grounds/Trees........................Richard McCall/ Bingo Committee..........................Colleen DeMio, Secretary.. 732-779-7967 ....................................................................... James Anderson/Daniel Carney Bus.....................................................................................Joanne Grzywinski By-Laws Committee Liaison........................................................ James Netis Clubs & Recreation Liaison................................................... James Anderson Code Committee Liaison............................................................. Carol Hudak Courier Distribution Liaison.................................................. James Anderson BOARD OF DIRECTORS Courier Liaison..................................................................Joanne Grzywinski PRESIDENT............................................................Richard McCall Covid Spokesperson.................................................................... Carol Hudak VICE PRESIDENT......................................................Carol Hudak Directors Desk ............................................................................ James Netis Election Committee Liaison........................................................ Carol Hudak SECRETARY................................................................. James Netis First Aid Liaison.....................................................................Richard McCall TREASURER......................................................... James Anderson Grass......................................................................................... Daniel Carney Homeowner Events...................................................................... Carol Hudak DIRECTORS AT LARGE ...............................Joanne Grzywinski, Membership/Welcome................................................................. Carol Hudak ..........................................................Daniel Carney, Lou Mangerpan Minutes/Meeting Agendas............................................................ James Netis Robo Calls.................................................................................... Carol Hudak OFFICE: Personnel: Snow.......................................................................................Lou Mangerpan Administrative Manager...........................................................Donna Swimming Pool..................................................................Joanne Grzywinski Website...............................................................................Joanne Grzywinski Office Assistant............................................................................ Fran Janitor/Maintenance.................................................................George CLUB PRESIDENTS OFFICE.......................................................................732-244-8686Chorus/Theater Guild.............................................. Olga Diaz.........818-0890........................................................................... Linda Estrada.........551-2402 FAX..............................................................................732-244-1447Garden Club........................................................ Bill O’Brien. 917-217-4255Men’s Club............................................................ Ray Brown. 973-800-9010 OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 am - 2:00 pmSocial Club.................................................. Joanne Shallcross. 908-930-6313 Monday - Friday Only CHAIRPERSONS-STANDING COMMITTEEAC Trips................................................................................... GROUP DIRECTOR CONTACTSAlternate Dispute Resolution................................................... Arts & Crafts/Happy Hookers...................................Joanne GrzywinskiAudit Committee....................................................Pat Ganzer.........281-8008Audio/Video...................................................... Peter Orcinoli. 201-914-6021 Audio/Video................................................................... James AndersonBy-Laws.............................................................. Dee Barletta. 908-295-5997 Audit.............................................................................. James AndersonCode Committee................................................... Ed Lipinski.........998-0068Day Trips.......................................................... Linda Passenti.........341-4072 Billiards............................................................................. Daniel CarneyDinner Dances.........................................................Jane Carlo .848-221-2295 Bocce..................................................................................... James Netis....................................................................... & Marie Marino. 732-914-8166 Bridge............................................................................. James AndersonElection Committee............................................. Bill O’Brien. 917-217-4255First Aid Auxiliary.............................................. Carol Bianco.........608-9566 Canasta........................................................................... James AndersonLibrary Committee.................................... Maryann Ormando.........914-1245 Cornhole................................................................................ James Netis................................................................................Pat Ganzer.........281-8008 Darts...................................................................................... James NetisMembership/Welcome..................................... Gale Campbell.........240-0066....................................................................Marguerite Catena.........281-2644 Exercise................................................................................ Carol Hudak..........................................................................Carol Patalano. 732-349-1594 First Aid Aux (Fundraiser)............................................. James AndersonOvernight Trips...............................Don & Maria Manganello.........608-0540Recreation Chairman................................. Madeline LoPresto.........244-1781 Flowers................................................................................. Carol HudakShowtime...................................................Carmen Hernandez.........244-0404 Golf League....................................................................Lou Mangerpan GROUP LEADERS Library........................................................................Joanne Grzywinski Arts & Crafts/Happy Hookers.........Carol Ann DeVito........... 732-279-6269 Line Dancing.................................................................. James Anderson Billiards............................................ Bocce................................................Ed Lipinski...................... 732-998-0068 Mah-Jongg..................................................................... James Anderson Bridge...............................................Kay Haskell..................... 732-341-2854 Membership/Welcome......................................................... Carol Hudak Canasta.............................................Joan Pomeisl................... 732-228-7772 Men’s Cards................................................................... James Anderson .........................................................Marilyn Moses................ 732-279-6770 Darts.................................................Gene Daidone.................. 732-244-6739 Neighborhood Watch..................................................... James Anderson .........................................................Frank Scivoletto.............. 917-842-3028 No Frills Dances.............................................................Lou Mangerpan Exercise............................................Edie Walton..................... 732-505-2179 Flowers.............................................Denise Diaz..................... 732-818-0890 Scrabble................................................................................. Dan Carney Garden Club.....................................Bill O’Brien.................... 732-240-6146 Shuffleboard....................................................................Richard McCall H.H. Golf League.............................Lou Mangerpan............... 732-349-6580 Rummikub.......................................................................... Carol Hudak Homeowners Event Team Leader........................................... Line Dancing....................................Marie Marino.................. 732-914-8166 Table Tennis...................................................................... Daniel Carney Mah-Jongg.......................................Marylou Mageean........... 732-300-0921 Tennis/Pickleball.............................................................Richard McCall Men’s Cards.....................................Frank Catena................... 732-281-2644 Walking........................................................................ James Anderson Neighborhood Watch.......................Kevin Neary.................... 609-207-9444 No Frills Dance Yoga.................................................................................... Carol Hudak Pickleball..........................................Shirley Hedin.................. 908-330-0192 .........................................................John DeGeorge................ 732-349-7646 Scrabble............................................Gale Campbell................ 732-240-0066 Shuffleboard.....................................Gil Wels........................... 732-608-0928 Rummikub.......................................Angela Santore................ 732-286-9558 Table Tennis.....................................Marylou Mageean........... 732-300-0921 Tennis...............................................Tony Cuttitta................... 570-656-3204 Walking............................................Barbara Verdugo............. 973-432-1203 Holiday Heights Web Site: .........................................................Pat Nardiello................... 973-650-9121 Yoga.................................................Marj Neary...................... 609-389-7192 .........................................................Angela Santore................ 732-286-9558 www.holidayheights.org2 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
Heights Courier StaffPUBLISHER................................. Homeowners Assoc. NEW OFFICECOURIER DISTRIBUTION........Linda & Pete Estrada.....732-551-2402CO-EDITORS............................... Barbara Verdugo...973-432-1203 PHONE EXTENSIONS:........................................................ Pat Nardiello.........973-650-9121 Rich McCall, President 215PHOTOGRAPHER...................... Carol Hudak, Vice President 219PROOFREADER......................... Sue Anderson Jim Netis, Secretary 214 Distribution Jim Anderson, Treasurer 213 John Abella, Gene Andreola, Roger Bianco, Marty Lou Mangerpan, Director at Large 216 Burger, Rich Carlo, Teresa Crozier, Jim & Donna Daniel Carney, Director at Large 217 DeAngelis, Linda Estrada, John Gannon, Gail Griffin, Ed Joanne Grzywinski, Director at Large 218 & Zeny Horvath, Barbara Kwatkowski, Bill Kwatkowski, Barbara & Lou Mangerpan, Carmine Melapioni, Tom Donna Raccuia-Smith, Administrative Manager Miller, Kevin & Marj Neary, Arlene & Jack Neugarten, 200 Jim Netis, Jean O’Neill, Danny Pinello, Joe Prebish, Bart Fran Poindexter, Office Assistant 210 Ritorto, Elaine Rostigno, Mike Santoro, Joe Shallcross, Mike Sinnott, Jim Van Hise, Willy & Diane Veliky Substitutes ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS Judy Brucata, John Davies, Margie Frontera, Roseann REGARDING NEW RULES & Ron Gregilovich, Bill Hedin, Ron Knecht, Mike Kohut, FOR RECYCLING Carmine Melanson, Linda Passenti, Marlene Petti, ALL recycling MUST be put to the curb Thomas Pinello, John Rudko, Wayne Terwilliger, Tony in containers with lids. Tulli DO NOT put your recycling in plastic bags. DISCLAIMER: The Courier reserves the right to reject, edit, amend all articles, letters or advertisements received. Courier The plastic bags are NOT recyclable. is politically non-partisan and will not accept any article or They will NOT be picked up. advertisement it deems of a religious nature, libelous, inflam- Thank you for your attention to this issue. matory or in bad taste. Courier accepts no responsibility for errors, typographical or otherwise, in advertisements. COURIER NEEDS HELP! The Courier is delivered once a month. It informs you of what is happening in Holiday Heights. At this time we are in need of delivery people in order to continue to service the community. The delivery is once a month and takes approximately one hour. To help the community, please call Linda & Pete Estrada at 732-551-2402 during office hours 9AM-2PM and leave your name and number. Thank you, Linda & Pete Estrada Clip Out and Save Berkeley Property Tax Due: May 1st, August 1st, November 1st, and February 1st Complaint Notices Sewerage Due: All complaints must be submitted in writ- ing and signed by the homeowner. Unsigned January, April, July and October complaints will be discarded. If it is important Clubhouse Dues Due: enough to complain, it should be signed. Also, any complaints from “concerned neighbors” are January, April, July and October discarded. february, 2022 HEIGHTS COURIER 3
DIRECTORS’ DESKFEBRUARY 2022 require approval for any exterior project before workBirthstone: Amethyst begins. Please note: A Berkeley Township permitFlower: Violet will be required when applicable.“All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and SNOW REMOVAL RULES AND REGSthen doesn’t hurt” See new snow removal rules on page 15 Charles M. Schulz RESERVING A DATE FOR EVENTS, MEETINGSOUR DIRECTORS’ MISSION or TRIPSWorking Together to Exceed To reserve a room in one of our buildings for any up-Expectations – Every Day coming event, meeting or to schedule a trip, you must first contact the office for available dates. A calendarOPEN BOARD MEETING appointment form must be completed for all reserva-Tuesday-February 8th - 2:00PM tions. The Recreation Chairperson and the LiaisonTBD-In Person or Zoom Director for Recreation must approve all requests.GROUND HOG DAY FACE MASKSWednesday-February 2nd Face masks are required to be worn inside our Clubhouse Buildings. Failure to do so will result inVALENTINE’S DAY a $250 fine.Monday-February 14th Please remember to wear your masks for your safety and the safety of others.PRESIDENTS’ DAYMonday-February 21st WHITE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS- Please be aware, white plastic bags containing refuseASSOCIATION DUES- are not allowed to be placed at the curb or stored on aAssociation dues are $125.00 a quarter with a 30-day Homeowners’ property. Violations will result in fines.grace period. Late fees are assessed in the amount Please cooperate to protect our Community.of $25.00 if not received by the 30th . If you still havenot made your 1st quarter dues payment, you must MAIL DROP BOX – For your convenience, when theadd the $25.00 late fee to your payment. office is closed, you can drop off your associationIf you have not received your coupon booklet for 2022, dues payments and any forms or documents in ourplease notify the office. convenient mail drop box located outside the front door to the Office Building.Please DO NOT POST DATE your checks when pay-ing your association dues. Postdated checks will not EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATIONbe accepted. We appreciate this courtesy. It is very important that the office has a valid phone number and an emergency contact number on file. We have had several instances, lately, where theReminder: You can sign up for ACH automatic pay- Police have had to break into houses to rescue Hom-ments for your quarterly dues. Save time and postage eowners in distress. If your information has changed,with this free, convenient service. Please call the please call the office at 732-244-8686. It only takesoffice between 9:00AM and 2:00PM for information. a minute to update and it may save your life in an emergency!CODE COMMITTEEThe Code Committee meets Monday mornings from RELOCATING-If you are planning on relocating to9:30AM-11:00AM in the Small Card Room (SCR) in another address, selling your home, leaving yourthe Office Building and are available to answer ques- home vacant or any other changes regarding yourtions & provide guidance necessary for all exterior Homeowner status, please notify the office so yourproject requests. An approved Zoning & Construction information can be updated in our master files.Application will be required, including all specificationsnecessary for the proposed project. We continue to Continued on page 54 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
Directors’ Desk CONTRACTOR SIGNSContinued from page 4 No Contractor Signs are to be left on lawns following completion of work.DUMPING - There is absolutely no dumping allowedin Holiday Heights. Violators will be automatically IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW:fined. 1. If you see anything suspicious, please call policeNO DUMPING IN THE BASINS! at 732-341-6600.DUMPSTERS – Contact the Code Committee before 2. Keep your car doors locked at all times.planning to have a dumpster or storage pod placed in 3. If you are going away, leave a light on and notifyyour driveway. Dumpsters and pods are not allowed a neighbor.on any street within the Holiday Heights Community. 4. When walking at night, wear light clothing and carry a flash light.PARKING - Commercial vehicles are not permittedin your driveway. Parking on your lawn is also not 5. Be careful with credit cards and check yourpermitted. statements. Never give a caller your informa- tion over the phone.PROTECT YOURSELF! 6. If you are away, have someone check your mailThe best way to protect yourself and your home is to and pick up your Courier, flyers, etc.lock your car and house and always leave a light onwhen you are away. 7. Please do not respond to unsolicited phone calls. The IRS and Utility companies will never callLet your trusted neighbor know when you are going you about an overdue bill. These are scam-to be away and if you see something strange around mers looking for your money! Just hang up!your home, call the Police!COMPLAINTS - Verbal complaints will not be ac-cepted. All complaints must be in writing with your HOLIDAY HEIGHTS HOA ANNOUNCEMENTname, address and signature. You can obtain these “The Holiday Heights Board is pleased to announceforms from the Holiday Heights website or from the the appointment of Lou Mangerpan to the Boardclubhouse office. of Directors. We believe Lou’s past experience as a Board Member will be an asset to the Board and the PETS-DOG WALKING Community. All pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft, Congratulations Lou and Welcome Aboard!” and owners must pick up after their pets. Do not drop bags of pets’ feces down a storm drain or in another homeowners’ trash can. A BIT FROM THE BOARD! The Board of Directors will continue to make every Dog owners are permitted to use the easement/ effort to help keep our Community safe as we ex- patch of grass between the sidewalk and curb; (e perience record breaking cases of the Covid virus code 360 Chapter 9 Animal Control 9-2.8-Respon- mutations. We are working diligently to monitor sibility of Owner). We discourage walking pets in and digest all updated statistics and recommended the street due to safety issues for owners and pets. Covid safety precautions in order to maintain the Owners shall keep their pets off other Homeowners’ safest environment for our Homeowners. We ask Properties and all Common Properties, including for your patience and cooperation as we continue to parking lots and basins. navigate through this ever-changing environment. We expect all pet walkers to be respectful of Please be safe-stay well and continue to do all you Homeowner properties, but in return, we also ex- can to help protect yourselves and others. pect Homeowners to show the same respect for pet owners. Cursing and abusive language and behavior is never tolerated. february, 2022 HEIGHTS COURIER 5
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Need something posted on the website? Email the information as you want it to appear, along with clipart/pictures/images, to Joanne Grzywinski jgrzywinski@hotmail.com or drop off the information PARKING ON THE LAWN in the mail drop box located outside the office build- ing. Please note “Website” either in your email or on Parking on the lawn is prohibited. the information you drop off. If you see anybody parking on the lawn, Please report it to Berkeley Township Code Enforcer at 732-244-7400 x 1238 In Remembrance Subject to fines Barbara Battiato THANK YOU, CODE COMMITTEE New Guidelines for Photos Please be advised that all Photos submitted for ads-2189Courier publication MUST be sent by the deadlineto: patricianard@msn.com Thank you. Pat Nardiello Co-Editor NOTARY NOTICE Due to Covid-19, there will be No Notary Services until further notice. We apologize for this inconvenience.8 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
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HOLIDAY HEIGHTS “DECK THE HOMES” HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTESTT he HOA Board is happy to announce the winner of the 2021 “Deck the Homes” Holiday LightingContest. were counted by the office staff as a COVD surge precaution. All entries were beautiful and helped to brighten A $50 Gift Card will be delivered to Russell and our Community for the holidays this year.Margaret Frontera at 31 Swindon Court! Congratula- We can’t wait to see what you will all do next yeartions!!! and hope for many more contestants. The Frontera’s lighting display was outstanding Thanks, again to the Fronteras and all the contestand received the highest number of votes. The votes entries. FREE DELIVERY! $15 MINIMUM 732-361-8940 or Trying To Reach 848-246-5416 1516 CORLIES AVE The Senior Market? NEPTUNE, NJ 07753 OPEN FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH 50+ Americans Account For Nearly 50% Of All Consumer Spending! VENEZUELAN CUISINE: CHECK OUT OUR (Arepas, Empanadas, NEW BREAKFAST We Publish The Official Community Newspapers For 97 NJ Adult Communities Cachapas,& more!) EMPANADAS! One Phone Call Puts You In Touch With -BAGELS Over 84,000 Senior Community Readers. -OMELETTES 100% Coverage In Over 95 Communities! -PANCAKES • Priced To Fit Your Budget -SANDWICHES • Multiple Month Discounts -WRAPS • 6 Month Pre-Payment Special -BURGERS If Your Business Caters To NJ’s Senior Citizens -SALADS You Need To Contact Senior Publishing -SMOOTHIES Senior Publishing Company ASK ABOUT OUR CATERING OPTIONS! Toll Free (888) 637-3200 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram! information@SeniorPublishing.net @ChamosBagelandGrill ads-6727 www.SeniorPublishing.net14 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
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PROOFREADING DEADLINE For March 2022 issue Friday, February 4th All articles, flyers and recipes MUST be submitted by above date. as per request of Senior Publishing.There will be ONLY one proofreading date per month. ALL articles, flyers, etc. MUST be received on or BEFORE this date. Nothing will be accepted AFTER that date. Please email all flyers and articles to barbaraverdugo@msn.com NEW GUIDLINES FOR PHOTOS To anyone submitting photos: We always enjoy the photos of various clubs, activities, and trips. If you are submitting photos of your club’s activities, do so by theproofreading deadline date, or your photos will appear in the following month’s Courier. Send by the deadline to: patricianard@msn.com All materials submitted MUST be signed, along with contact information, Please note: Senior Publishing allows us only 30 photos. If two or more clubs submit photos, we MUST be fair to all. You may be asked to choose a certain number of photos to appear in the Courier. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Co-Editors: Barbara Verdugo, Pat Nardiello Courier Article Guidelines All articles must be typed. Articles to be pub- The editorial staff of the Courier reserves thelished in the Courier must be submitted by proof- right to reject, edit, condense or refuse those articlesreading date in the Courier. All articles must have deemed in bad taste or offensive to others. We alsothe name and be signed by the person submitting reserve the right to make stylistic changes to anythe article, the name of the club/organization, articles, flyers or recipes received for publicationalong with contact number. in the Courier. Flyers for all activities must now be We encourage residents of our community to submitted in ½ page format.submit articles of interest or recipes for consideration Please Note: When sending emails, please in-to appear in the Courier. Articles must meet Senior clude the name of the club/organization, along withPublishing’s guidelines, regarding appropriateness contact number and email address.and length. We look forward to receiving articles or Thank you.recipes for consideration. Co-Editors Barbara Verdugo Pat Nardiello22 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
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2022 • febru Sunday Monday Tuesday Wedne 1 2 Ground6 7 8 9 Open Board Meeting @ 2:00 PM - TBD in person or zoom 13 14 Valentine’s Day 15 1620 21 President’s Day 22 2327 28 EVERY SUNDAY EVERY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDNBINGO - 6:30 PM Exercise-8:30-9:45AM (Audi) Walking-9:45-10:30AM (Audi) Exercise-8:30-9:45A(Doors open @ 5:00 PM) Code Comm.-9:30-11:00AM (SCR) Yoga-10:45-11:45AM (Audi) Walking-9:45-10:30A Walking-9:45-10:30AM (Audi) Table Tennis-12:00-1:30PM (Audi) Corn Hole-11:00AM- Table Tennis-12:00-1:30PM (Audi) Rummikub 12:30-3:30 pm (ACR) (Winter) Maj Jongg-12:00-4:00PM (Rear Audi) Women’s Cards-12:30-4:00PM (SCR) Table Tennis-10:45-1 Arts & Crafts/Happy Hookers- Line Dancing-6:00-7:30PM (Audi) Mah Jongg-11:15-2: 1:00-3:00PM (ACR) Darts-6:30PM (ACR) Scrabble- 1:00-4:00P Women’s Cards-1:00-4:00PM (SCR) HH Chorus 3:30 PM HH Chorus-5:30PM (Audi) Men’s Cards-6:30-10 Women’s Cards-6:00-9:00PM (SCR) Every 2nd Wednesd Neighborhood Watc24 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
uary • 2022 esday Thursday Friday Saturday Hog Day 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 NESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY EVERY SATURDAYAM (Audi) Ticket Sales- 9:00-10:00AM (Audi) Exercise-8:30-9:45AM (Audi)AM (Audi) Walking-10:00-10:45AM (Audi) Walking-9:45-10:30AM (Audi) -12:30PM (Audi) Table Tennis-10:45-12:45AM (Audi) Mah Jongg-11:30-3:00PM (ACR) MahJongg- 12:30-4:00PM- (ACR) Women’s Cards-12:30-4:00PM (SCR) 12:45AM (Audi) Women’s Cards-12:30-4:00PM (SCR) Friday Night Cards-5:00-9:00PM :00PM (ACR) Bridge-12:30-3:00PM (ACR) (ACR) SCR-Small Card Room (Clubhouse#1) PM (ACR) Every 2nd Thursday of the Month ACR-Arts & Crafts RoomM (AUDI) First Aid Aux.-1:00-3:00Pm (Audi) (Clubhouse#1) 0:30PM (MCR) Men’s Cards- 6:30-10:30PM-(MCR) AUDI-Auditorium-(Clubhouse#2)day of the Month Every 3rd Thursday of the Month MCR-Men’s Card Roomch-7:00PM (Audi) Social Club-6:00-10:00PM (Audi) (September through June) (Clubhouse #1) Women’s Cards-6:00-9:00PM (SCR) MPMR-Multi Purpose Mtg. Room (Clubhouse#1) february, 2022 HEIGHTS COURIER 25
V.F.W. POST 10185 NEWS By Past Post Commander James Egan 732-341-4905T he next meeting of Silver/Holiday V.F.W. Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, February 3rd, at1:00 PM at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Monday, February 14th, is Valentine’s Day. Do not forget your loved ones. Monday, February 21st is President’s Day.145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge Park West. Wehold our meetings on the first Thursday of every Tuesday, February 22nd, at 7:00 PM V.F.W. Postmonth. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have 10185’s Officers will attend V.F.W. District 12’sto drive at night. To join our post, just bring a copy meeting at V.F.W. Post 10118, Forked River, Newof your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you Jersey, where the latest V.F.W. Programs andwill be signed up right away. You’ll received a hardy events will be discussed.welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You Remember if you hear of any Post member pass-will also have a chance to talk with fellow Veterans and ing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplin Thomasmake new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting Kraszewski at 848-210-3722 and let him know. ingsor want more information without any obligation, call VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your Awn AluminumPast Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905. old and faded Flags off at either Silver Ridge ParkWednesday, February 2 is Groundhog Day. nd East Clubhouse inside, Holiday City South Club- house (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park WestTuesday, February 8th, the Boy Scouts of America was Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, founded in 1910. VFW 10185 is a proud supporter Holiday City Carefree Clubhouse, or Holiday City of The Boy Scouts of America. Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticksSaturday, February 12th, is Lincoln’s Birthday. from the small Flags first and the Flags will be disposed of properly. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ads-6821 FLY THE FLAG EVERY DAY, WEATHER PERMITTING HOLIDAY CITY BERKELEY REDI HOME SERVICES Call 732-256-9844 THERE ARE 15,000 DRYER VENT FIRES EVERY YEAR.... PLEASE CALL US FOR A FREE INSPECTION TO SEE IF YOURS IS UP TO CODE... INSPECT * CLEAN * REPLACE ads-6821 ad-695526 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022ALL OTHER PAPERS
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Library Request Birthday Greetings W e respectfully request that anyone with numer- ous boxes of book donations contact a librarian before dropping them off. The names and phone “Happy Birthday” to ALL residents numbers are listed below. of Holiday Heights celebrating The Holiday Heights library is a small room where a birthday this month! residents should feel safe when browsing for reading The Courier Staff material. It is not safe with boxes of material laying around, much of which is not manageable by our volunteer staff. Please be considerate when donat- ing items with regard to topic, condition and/or age of material and quantity. No encyclopedias No Readers Digest No magazines No cookbooks Thank you for your cooperation. Birthday Celebrations Pat Ganzer 732-281-8008, Mary Ann OrmandoI f you know of any resident celebrating a 100th birth- 732-914-1245. day (or over) in 2021, please submit word documentto patricianard@msn.com. It is important to recognizeand celebrate this “Special” milestone in a person’s IMPORTANT NOTICElife. Please give two months’ notice, along with phone Dear Residents,number, so that we can ascertain pertinent informa- As much as we are happy to receive articles fromtion. Thank you. you, articles cannot be left at the clubhouse. We are not guaranteed to receive them in time by the deadline set forth in the Courier each month. All articles should be emailed to barbaraverdugo@msn.com. We thank you for your cooperation and appreciate your articles. Co-Editors: Barbara Verdugo Pat Nardiello EXERCISE Yoga Classes EXERCISE CLASSES WILL BE EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AT 8:30. Holiday Heights Clubhouse COME FOR FITNESS! COME FOR FUN! 96 Prince Charles Drive, WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL!! Toms River, NJ 08757 EDIE WALTON Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45 AM Includes chair yoga. $3.00 fee All Welcome For information, We accept no responsibility for any advertisements. If there are any complaints concerning an advertiser call Marj 609-389-7192 or please contact them directly. Angie 732-286-9558 If you receive no satisfaction, you can contact your Better Business Bureau or the Ocean County Dept. of Consumer Affairs in Toms River.28 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
Holiday Fun Santa (our own Kevin Neary) “helped to make the season bright” by bringing joy to everyone at our tree-lighting ceremony. He also added to the festivities at the Social Club meeting in December with his surprisevisit! Thank you, Santa! february, 2022 HEIGHTS COURIER 29
PLEASE JOIN US Holiday Heights Needs You!!! JUST AN HOUR OR SO A WEEK MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND SOCIALIZING Contact the office for more details 732-244-8686 Some areas of interests might be - Human Interest Writers for Courier, Flowers, Neighborhood Watch, By-laws, Grounds and Basins, Elections, Welcome and Tree Lighting Committees, and More!!!30 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
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A Special Thank you A shout out to O n behalf of Ocean of Love and myself, I would like to thank each-and-every one of you for bring- Kevin Neary and his ing joy to the children and young adults with cancer. A special thank you to Janet Detour and Marge and Neighborhood Kevin Neary for making this event a success. Watch Committee I also want to thank my dear friends for all their phone calls, cards, and visits during my recuperation. Submitted by Pat Nardiello It is great to know we have such wonderful and caringT hank you for your persistent efforts in getting the Township to reverse the traffic pattern at MuleRoad and Davenport Road, decreasing the number people living here in Holiday Heights. Madeline LoPrestoof cars travelling down Prince Charles Drive. Kudos,too, for collaborating with Lieutenant Roth and secur-ing the traffic control signs to deter speeding in our COVID CRUISE SHIPcommunity. We can look forward to seeing them on Submitted by a Residentthe corner of Portsmouth Drive and Davenport Road,two of them on Prince Charles Drive, and one onCanterbury Lane. They will be placing the signs at A n anti-vaxer associate of mine recently quoted an article from CNN. The headline stated, “Cruise ship returns to port with 50 cases of Covid on board.”the swales where the blinking lights will not disturb They then launched into a rant about how this showsresidents. The hopes of imbedding rumble strips in that the vaccines are not effective, and we shouldthe roads will also help to alert drivers from exceeding therefore avoid them at all costs.the speed limit. As their efforts continue, we may be This person’s assertions are based on false as-seeing brighter streetlamps, too. Thank you! sumptions and a distortion of the facts, and in fact, this article shows the exact opposite. Let me explain using this headline to illustrate. We have all seen the numbers saying that the Moderna vaccine is 95% effective but what does that really mean in this case. To start with 95% effective means that 5 out of 100 vaccinated people will ex- perience a break-thru infection on the average. The ship in question carries 6,500 passengers and they all have declared they are fully vaccinated. So how many groups of 100 people can we make out of that many passengers. The answer is 65, which I will round down to 60, to make the math easier. So, within each group of 100, we can expect 5 break-thru infections. Five times 60 is 300, so we could expect to see as many as 300 infections on that ship, but we only saw 50ish well below the expected 300. This should encourage those of you who are vac- cinated, but don’t read too much into these numbers. For starters, people lie so we don’t know absolutely everyone was vaccinated. We don’t know how many were actually exposed or what the infection rate was, and we don’t know if they all got Pfizer or Moderna. They could have gotten J&J (at 72% effective) or any of a dozen other factors. The point to take away is ads-2009 ads-2009 that the vaccines are effective, and news outlets are not going to print a headline that says 6000 people had a great vacation and came home safely.COLOR PaPERS32 HEIGHTS - 1/4 PaGE COURIER february, 2022 BLaCK & WHITE PaPERS - 1/4 PaGEHEIGHTS COURIER LEISURE RIDGE NEWS
Holiday Heights Men’s Club HAPPY HOOKER UPDATE Monthly Food Drive The Monthly Food Drive, the last Friday of each H i everyone! Although we are disappointed the clubhouse is closed, we continue to make our blankets. We wish everyone a happy, healthy Newmonth, is an ongoing drive that is in our second Year. We also want to thank the Community and As-year. Please donate any non-perishable food items sociation for all your support.you can. There is still a need for donations in OceanCounty. Many families are unable to afford food on Carol Ann De Vitoan ongoing basis. There are also bins outside our clubhouse thatare taken in daily!!! Other communities are welcometo donate. Do your part if you can and donate. It willgive you a warm and fuzzy feeling!!!!!!! HANDS FOR ALL If you need an emergency home repair, HANDS FOR ALL is here to help at no charge. For more in- formation and assistance, please contact them. HANDS FOR ALL MEN’S CARDS A Division of HOMES FOR ALL, Inc.L ooking for men to play cards on Thursday nights. A Not-For Profit Affordable Housing Developer Will play a variety of easy to learn poker hands 309 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753(no wild cards) starting at 6 PM till 9:30 PM. For more Tel. 732-286-7929 Fax. 732-286-9698information, please call Lou at 201-394-5073. MEN’S CLUB CALENDAR 2022 J.P. Roofing & Siding Always 2nd Tuesday of every month at 3:30PM February 8th May 10th March 8th June 14th April 12th New Roofs Installed • New Siding Installed 24 Hour Emergency Repairs SOCIAL CLUB NEWS !!!! Specializing in Storm Damage RepairsS o here we are in the second month of the new year. Time does fly by, and at this time of the yearwe are glad that it does so that we can get closer to Hail Roof Leaks • Siding Repairswarmer weather. No matter what it’s doing outside,inside we will be having our monthly meeting onThursday evening, February 17th. Doors open 5:30 25 Years in BusinessPM with refreshments served, our meeting at 7:00 Lic # 13VH09899700PM, then entertainment immediately following. Weare happy to welcome back Bob Kulik, who will singfor us with his beautiful vocals. We are sure you allwill enjoy him. Anyone interested in becoming a Fully Insured • Free Estimatesmember can still do so, just see one of the officersin the lobby before entering. Until then, stay well andenjoy Valentine’s Day with those you love. We look Call 732-300-7184 ad-5383forward to seeing you all on the 17th. SOCIAL CLUB OFFICERS february, 2022 HEIGHTS COURIER 33
HOLIDAY HEIGHTS DAY Upcoming Events TRIPPERS PRESENT: HH Recreation “COUNTRY HALL OF FAMERS” March 12 – St. Patrick’s Day Dance – See Flyer forLunch and Show at Li Greci’s the Staaten Details HHFAADATE: Thursday, May 12, 2022. Bus leaves Club- April 9 – Fish Fry – See Flyer for Details house at 9:45 AM from Tennis Court Parking Lot May 7 – Spring Flower Sale – See Flyer for DetailsPRICE: $112.00 pp. Includes: bus,1-hour Open Bar May 21 – Beef Steak Dinner – See Flyer for Details and additional 1 hour Wine Service, 4 course June 25 – Yard Sale – See Flyer for Details Plated Meal, Show, Tax, Tips and Driver’s TipMENU: Salad, Pasta, Choice of Entrée, Vegetable/ Starch, Dessert, Coffee/Tea/Soda Sirloin of Roast Beef OR Holiday Heights Chicken Parmigiana OR First Aid Auxiliary News Scrod Oreganata Happy Groundhog Day TICKETS: Sale starts Thursday, February 10,9-10 AM and every Thursday thereafter till sold out; Greetings Neighbors!First week of sale is 2 tickets per household & Holiday Please go through your old jewelry andHeights residents only. donate it to the Holiday Heights First Aid Auxil- CHECKS ONLY NO REFUNDS iary. Judy Mitchell will clean the jewelry and sell Come with us to the beautiful Li Greci’s the Sta- it for us at our Giant Spring Jewelry Sale onaten for Ace in a Hole’s production of “Country Hall of April 30, 2022.Famers” Show and Lunch. Enjoy the music of Patsy Our membership drive continues. PleaseCline, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Dolly Parton and consider joining the First Aid Auxiliary. Be partmore as well as a perfectly prepared meal with great of helping us fundraise to help our amazingservice. First Aid Squad. Membership is only $10.00 for QUESTIONS: Linda Passenti 732-341-4072 the year. Our next Auxiliary meeting is February 10REQUIREMENTS: at 1PM in the clubhouse auditorium. Please Must be able to provide PROOF OF VACCINA- join us. Please mark your calendar. FaceTION when asked by Venue. masks are required. Must always wear mask on Bus and inside Venue For all event details please see flyers.except when seated at your table. Tickets can be purchased at the club- house on Thursday mornings from 9AM – 10AM. Kathy Skrocki, HHFAA Secretary 732-809-447934 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
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2022Social Club, Thursday Evening, Meeting Dates February 17 April 21 March 17 May 19 June 16 Dinner Dance TEXAS HOLD’EM NIGHT Open to all residents of Holiday Heights (MCR) Every Thursday 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Call or text Anthony (Rocky) Aragon, 732-718-1154 for more information. Hello Homeowners!W e need someone to run our Atlantic City bus trips, which are once a month. You may runthese trips alone or have a friend help you. Don’t benervous, there will always be someone to assist you. Thank you. Madeline LoPresto Recreation Chairperson 732-244-1781 february, 2022 HEIGHTS COURIER 37
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Religious Services Catholic Masses Divine Liturgies St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Hall Saturday - 6:00 PM; Sunday - 9:30 AM Mass Schedule Holy Days - 9:00 AM; Daily - 8:30 AMSaturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Confessions: One-Half Hour Before All LiturgiesSunday: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM Pastor: Rev. Yastishock - DeceasedDaily: 7:00 AM - 9:30AM • Holy Days: As Announced Father Frank RellaTuesdays: 7:00 AMThursdays & Fridays: 8:30 AM ***Pastor - Father Stephen Plga St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFather Frank Santitoro - Pastor Emeritus 130 Cable Ave., Beachwood, NJ 08722St. Maximilian Kolbe Church - (914-0300) Sunday Worship: 9AM & 11AMRectory Office - (914-8550) Rev. Peter M. Hartney, Jr., Pastor *** Rev. C. Paul Stockbine, Pastoral Assistant East Dover Baptist Church Telephone 349-0871974 Bay Avenue, West of Vaughn ***Toms River, New Jersey 08753 The Presbyterian Church of Toms RiverRev. Dr. Michael M. Mazer, Pastor - 270-3012 Hooper Avenue & Chestnut Street *** Toms River, NJ 08753 (349-1331) Jewish Services Sunday Worship 8:30, 10 & 11:30 AM • Congregation B’nai Israel Sun. Radio WOBM AM (1160) 12 Noon1488 Old Freehold Rd. ***732-349-1244 Proving Ground ChurchFriday Evening: 7:30 pm; Saturday Morning 9:00 am One Proving Ground Road, Lakehurst, NJ 08723Weekday Mornings: 7:45 am; Weekday Legal Holidays: 9:00 am Services: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AMWeekday Festivals: 9:00 am www.provinggroundchurch.com *** 732-849-5189 St. Stephens *** Ukrainian Catholic Church St. John’s R.C. Church (Byzantine-Ukrainian Rite) Catholic Interpreted Mass for the Deaf and Hearing-ImpairedDivine Liturgy - Sundays Saturdays, 3:45 PM8:45 AM English 619 Chestnut Street, Lakehurst, NJ10:00 AM in Ukrainian Father Ronald Bacovin, Pastor1344 White Oak Bottom Rd., Toms River Telephone 657-6347Rev. Ivan Turlykn ***Phone 732-255-5753 Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church *** Grace Evangecial Birch Bldg. Church Of The Nazarene 1600 Central Ave.188 Hwy. #37 West - Toms River Seaside HeightsPhone: 732-244-5463 Sunday School 9:45 AMPastor - Rev. Delbert Bieber Sunday Worship 11:00 AMAssoc Pastor - Rev. Brad Todd Rev. Geoff WillourSunday Worship - 9 AM and 11 AM (732) 458-1119Coffee & Fellowship between AM Services *** *** Christ Episcopal Church Pinelands Reformed Church 415 Washington Street,Sunday Worship - 10 AM Toms River, NJ 08754-0999898 State Highway 37 West Handicap Accessible; Hearing AssistanceToms River, New Jersey 08755 Holy Eucharist Service Schedule732-349-7557 Saturday, Holy Eucharist – 5 pmRev. Joe Colon Sunday Holy Eucharist – 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. *** Sunday, Church School 10 a.m. (Sept. - June) Lutheran Services Sunday, La Santa Misa – 12:30 pm (service in Spanish) Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester The Rev. Joan M.R. Anders Phone: (732) 349-55061/4 mile east of Rte. #70 past Jct. of #571Sunday Worship 10:15 AM ***Sunday School & Bible Class 9:00 AM St. Andrew United Methodist ChurchWednesday Adult Bible 10 AM - 10:30 AM During Lent 1500 Church Rd., Toms RiverPhone 657-2828 Pastor: Eric Hall 732-349-5367)Saturday Worship 4 PM *** Good Shepherd *** American Reformed Catholic Church St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 1890 Whitesville Rd., Toms River, NJ 087552200 Church Road, Toms River, N.J. 08753 Pastor: Fr. Drew Miller 732-279-6837Rev. Fr. Economos Paul Pappas, Pastor Website: www.goodshepherdARCC@gmail.comChurch Office 732-255-5525 – Fax 732-255-8180 Masses: 5 pm SatIn Case of Emergency, Call 732-586-7998 8 AM & 10 AM Sunday *** Facebook: www.Facebook.com/GoodShepherdARCC Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Byzantine Catholic Church (Formerly St. Andrew’s)1937 Church Road, Toms River, NJ 08753Telephone Rectory (732) 255-6272Hall (732) 255-970240 HEIGHTS COURIER february, 2022
FAQs
Why 14th February is celebrated as Valentine's day? ›
It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine and through later folk traditions, it has also become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
Which day is 7th feb to 14 feb? ›Actually, the Valentine's Day celebration runs from February 7 to February 14. Know everything there is to know about the seven days of love and Today is Teddy Day (10 Feb).
What happened on February 14 1929? ›At 10:30 in the morning on Saint Valentine's Day, Thursday, February 14, 1929, seven men were murdered at the garage at 2122 North Clark Street, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago's North Side.
What does the Bible say about Valentine's day? ›Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Christians can use Valentine's Day to show their love for one another.
What happened on the 14th of February? ›1929 – Saint Valentine's Day Massacre: Seven people, six of them gangster rivals of Al Capone's gang, are murdered in Chicago. 1939 – World War II: German battleship Bismarck is launched. 1942 – World War II: Battle of Pasir Panjang contributes to the fall of Singapore.
Who first declared February 14th is Valentine's day? ›Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity but was outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”—at the end of the 5th century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love.
What special day is it today? ›National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day.
Who invented Valentine's Week? ›Having a particular Valentine's Day is a very old tradition which is thought to have originated from a Roman festival. The Romans had a festival called Lupercalia in the middle of February - officially the start of their springtime - and the occasion was marked by lots of different rituals.
What is the most important days on 14 February? ›Valentine's Day. On February 14, Americans celebrate love and friendship by exchanging cards, flowers, and candy. Although the origins of Valentine's Day are murky, ancient Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia, a spring festival, on the fifteenth of February.
What happened on February 14 1983? ›February 14, 1983, was the day that witnessed the first movement against Ershad's military rule leading to his downfall and putting the country on the track of democracy. Unfortunately, due to the failure of political leadership, Ershad enjoyed power even after the sacrifice of so many young lives.
What happened on February 14th 1919? ›
February 14, 1919
Draft of the covenant of the League of Nations is completed.
Saturday, February 14, 1920
Most of the 515 suspected American subversives detained on Ellis Island were released after posting bail, while charges were dismissed on another 100 after the cases were processed. The others were held to await deportation.
But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.”
What God is the symbol of Valentine's day? ›According to Roman mythology, Cupid was a god born of Mercury, the messenger of the gods, and Venus, the goddess of love. Armed with a bow and arrows (they're on your Valentine's Day bingo card for a reason), he dealt in love and passion, forcing it upon his victims with the prick of an arrow.
What God is Worshipped on Valentine's day? ›The original Cupid was the son of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty. He himself was a Roman deity associated with lust and love, based on the Greek Eros.
Why is February so special? ›February is probably most known for Valentine's Day, but before you go digging for the heart-shaped chocolate, the month boasts popular holidays like Groundhog Day and even the Super Bowl...if you want to consider that a holiday.
Who was born on 14 Feb? ›14. Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Danai Gurira, Jim Kelly, Rob Thomas, Brett Dier, Drew Bledsoe, Jake Lacy, Simon Pegg, Matt Barr and Renee Fleming.
What happened February 14 2023? ›Michigan State University shootings leave 3 dead
A gunman killed three people and wounded five others Monday night at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, police said.
Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the third century. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
Is Valentines day a pagan holiday? ›Valentine's Day is widely believed to have began with the martyrdom of three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus in Rome during the 3rd century. This Roman version is linked to a pagan festival known as Lupercalia, which was celebrated on or around February 15.
What is the spiritual meaning of Valentines day? ›
Valentine's Day is a day that is traditionally associated with love and romance, but it also has a deeper spiritual meaning. By reflecting on the love that you have in your life, giving love to others, and connecting with the divine, you can celebrate Valentine's Day in a way that is both meaningful and enjoyable.
What girlfriend day is today? ›NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY | August 1.
What day is it out of 365? ›There are usually 365 days in a year. Today is day number 125 (of 365) of the year 2023. There are 240 days remaining of this year.
Is today a national BF day? ›Celebrate your sweetheart on October 3rd because it is National Boyfriend Day. Supportive boyfriends can get you through tough times, and are always there for the good times, so they deserve to be appreciated and have a day dedicated to them.
Is sweetest day for male or female? ›Is Sweetest Day for men or for women? If you live in the Midwest, you know that Sweetest Day is synonymous with Boyfriend Day. Sweetest Day is mainly a day for women to treat their close male friends, husbands or boyfriends with gifts of candy and other sweet gestures.
What are the 7 days of February? ›Each day has a special significance. Here are the days of build-up to Valentine's Day - Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Kiss Day, and Hug Day— and then finally – Valentine's Day!
What happened on February 14th 2014? ›On February 14, 2014, a radiation release occurred at the WIPP from a compromised drum of contact-handled transuranic waste emplaced underground in the WIPP facility. The drum contained nitrate salts, processed and emplaced at the WIPP in late 2013.
What happened on February 14 2007? ›A major snowstorm affected Vermont and northern New York on Wednesday, 14 February 2007. Widespread 20 to 30 inch snow amounts were received from the Adirondacks eastward across much of central and northern Vermont, with isolated amounts near 3 feet.
What happened on February 14 2013? ›A 16-year-old child is shot dead at close range in Al-Daih, a village west of Manama, Bahrain. (Al Jazeera) A police officer is also killed after rioters threw firebombs at his patrol in Sehla, a village west of Manama, Bahrain. (Gulf Daily News)
What happened on February 14th 1928? ›Tuesday, February 14, 1928
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company clashed with city and state authorities in New York over the proposed raising of the subway fare from 5 cents to 7 cents. The John Ford-directed silent drama film Four Sons premiered at the Gaiety Theatre in New York City.
What was the real Valentine's Day massacre? ›
St. Valentine's Day Massacre, mass murder of a group of unarmed bootlegging gang members in Chicago on February 14, 1929. The bloody incident dramatized the intense rivalry for control of the illegal liquor traffic during the Prohibition era in the United States.
What happened on February 1919? ›On February 28, 1919, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts began an assault on President Woodrow Wilson's proposal to establish a League of Nations that ultimately culminated in the Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles.
What happened on February 14 2011? ›On February 14, 2011, demonstrations took place throughout Iran after authorities conducted a wave of arrests against opposition activists, placed the opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi under house arrest, and clamped down telephone and satellite communications and the internet.
What happened on February 14th 2015? ›The February 14–15, 2015 North American blizzard was a potent blizzard occurred in the Northeast United States. The storm dropped up to 25 inches (64 cm) of snow in the regions already hit hard with snow from the past 2 weeks.
What happened on February 14 1939? ›On February 14, 1939, the 823-foot Bismarck was launched at Hamburg. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler hoped that the state-of-the-art battleship would herald the rebirth of the German surface battle fleet.
What does the Bible say about cremation? ›According to most Biblical study websites, there is no explicit scriptural command for or against cremation. There are no passages that forbid cremation, according to most Biblical scholars. However, some passages describe standard death practices during these times.
Does the Bible say we will know each other in heaven? ›In fact, the Bible indicates we will know each other more fully than we do now. The Apostle Paul declared, "Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12). It's true that our appearance will change, because God will give us new bodies, similar to Jesus' resurrection body.
What does a Jesus tattoo mean? ›Jesus tattoos are a symbol of power, faith and love which can relate to religious reasons or just symbolize life. However, for some people, it just shows a sign of hope. The most popular imagery is Christ with the crown of thorns.
What is a symbol of love? ›The Heart: The most popular symbol of love, a heart is used to represent the center of emotion, including affection and love, especially romantic love. A heart pierced with an arrow is meant to symbolize romantic love.
What colors represent Valentine's day? ›Have you ever thought why red, pink and white are the colors for Valentine's day? Red means love, symbolic of the heart, and the red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Red and white, make pink.
What animal is associated with Valentine's day? ›
Rabbits were often given as gifts between romantic partners. In fact, more than any other stuffed animal, a Valentine's Day bunny is the perfect way to tell that special someone “I love you.”
How do you celebrate Valentine's day in a godly way? ›- Of course, pray together. ...
- Give Christian-themed gifts. ...
- Talk about all the ways Jesus shows his love for us. ...
- Spend time talking about Bible verses that demonstrate love. ...
- Make a handmade Valentine's Day card with an encouraging message from Scripture.
Valentine's Day isn't directly mentioned in the Bible, but any Christian knows that the scriptures are, in their entirety, “the greatest love story ever told.”
What is the true story behind Valentine's day? ›Turns out, it was a pretty common name during Late Antiquity. As far as anyone can tell, the Saint Valentine of Valentine's Day was one of two guys preaching the good word in Rome in the third century. One of these two was martyred on February 14th 269, thus giving us the date for his eponymous day.
What is the story behind Valentine's day? ›Valentine's Day did not come to be celebrated as a day of romance until about the 14th century. Although there were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, the day may have taken its name from a priest who was martyred about 270 ce by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus.
Is Valentine's day a pagan holiday? ›Valentine's Day is widely believed to have began with the martyrdom of three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus in Rome during the 3rd century. This Roman version is linked to a pagan festival known as Lupercalia, which was celebrated on or around February 15.
What is the spiritual meaning of Valentine's day? ›Valentine reminds us of the gift of God to mankind and true love of God in our hearts. That we have to also love the way God loves. God loves unconditionally and sacrificially, as He loves till the very end. His kind of love is without any string attached to it. We are creatures of His love, and not of hatred.
When was February 14th first declared to be Valentine's day? ›VALENTINE'S DAY HISTORY
Credit is traditionally given to Pope Gelasius for declaring February 14th as Saint Valentine's Day around the year 496 to separate the church from the Roman celebration of Lupercalia, an ancient pagan fertility festival that occurred on February 15th.
He said "I thought the film was just awful". Valentine's Day is noted for sharing similarities with the British film Love Actually, particularly the basic premise of multiple storylines occurring around a popular holiday, and sometimes identical subplots.
Did you know facts about Valentine's day? ›- St. ...
- Valentine's Day has its roots in an ancient Pagan festival. ...
- In the 1300s, it officially became a holiday associated with love. ...
- Cupid has its roots in Greek mythology. ...
- The first valentine was sent in the 15th century. ...
- Not until the 1840s did we get the first mass-produced valentines.
When did the Catholic Church stop celebrating valentines? ›
Enough confusion surrounds the true identity of St. Valentine that the Catholic Church discontinued liturgical veneration of him in 1969, though his name remains on its list of officially recognized saints.
What religion can't celebrate Valentine's day? ›Islam discourages the participation in the holiday while Buddhism merely gives more importance to other holidays. Although Buddhism does not blatantly discourage its people from celebrating Valentine's Day, Hinduism, India's major religion does.
What religions dont celebrate Valentine's day? ›Islam maintains that Valentines Day doesn't even come from the original Christian faith; that it is, in fact, a derivative of Roman paganism. Christianity actually incorporated the tradition focusing on romantic love between young teenagers into their faith.
What is the dark meaning of Valentine's day? ›Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the third century. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.