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This home at 42 Autumn Ln. in Hicksville sold on June 29 for $1,320,000. Modern luxury combined with superb craftsmanship are embodied in this 3,400 square-foot stone front Colonial-style home situated on an oversized lot. The walk-in double height entry leads to nine-foot ceiling heights throughout the main floor. The first floor features a living room with coffered ceiling, a huge den with a gas fireplace, a formal dining room with a dry bar, an eat-in-kitchen with a huge island, stainless steel appliances with six-burner gas cooking and a walk-in pantry. The ground floor offers a bedroom with a full bathroom and his/her closet space. The second floor features a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a huge walk-in closet, three other bedrooms, a full bath with two vanities, a linen closet, a laundry room and a closet. The huge basement has a nine-foot ceiling, an exterior outside entrance, huge basement windows and an egress window. Other features included are an iron entry door, Andersen windows, solid wood exterior doors, oak floors throughout, a two-car driveway, paver patio, two-zone central air conditioning and gas heating.

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Test Your Home For Radon

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 14% of homes in New York. The American Lung Association in New York is urging everyone to test their home for radon.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the ground. Radon can enter a home through cracks in floors, basement walls, foundations and other openings. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. Here in New York, about 14% of radon test results equal or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4 pCi/L, according to the Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report.

This beautiful expanded cape at 10 Frances Ln. in North Hicksville on a cul-de-sac sold on June 30 for $769,000. It has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The first floor includes a master bedroom and an additional bedroom with a renovated full bath. There is a beautiful new eat-in-kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The home has a large living room also. The second floor has two large bedrooms with a renovated full bathroom. The newly finished basement has a large utility room and storage room. The driveway holds four cars, leading to the detached two-car garage. The property is 60’x 120’ and includes a lush green backyard with PVC fencing.

“Radon is responsible for an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. Since radon is odorless, tasteless and colorless, the only way to detect radon in your home is to test the air. This is why it is critical for everyone to test their home,” said Trevor Summerfield, Director of Advocacy for the Lung Association. “Radon Action Month is the perfect time to learn more about this dangerous gas and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones.”

Do-it-yourself radon test kits are simple to use and inexpensive. EPA urges anyone with radon levels at or above 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) to take action to install a mitigation system in their homes. Both the EPA and the American Lung Association recommend that mitigation be considered if levels are greater than 2 pCi/L. After high levels are detected, a radon mitigation system should be installed by a radon professional.

A typical radon mitigation system consists of a vent pipe, fan, and properly sealing cracks and other openings. This system collects radon gas from underneath the foundation and vents it to the outside of your home. If you need to have a radon mitigation system installed, contact your state radon program for a list of certified radon mitigation professionals.

Learn more about radon testing and mitigation at www. Lung.org/Radon.

—American Lung Association

Homes shown here represent closed sales, sold by a variety of agencies and are selected for their interest to readers by the Anton Media Group editor. Except where noted, data and photos are provided courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. and Zillow.

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have pleted the puzzle, there will be 15 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Caring for others gives you a natural lift, as long as you keep a balance. Past a certain amount of giving, your energy will be drained instead of boosted. ere’s a kind of internal regulation system to set up and pay attention to here involving an awareness of your energy levels and your resources for refuelling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A major theme this week is the search for meaning, which is an ongoing process. Does it relax you to know that what you gather from relationships, culture and even from your own stories is always changing? Self-re ection will lead you to new understanding of your purpose and a fresh way to view your history.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). e ancients listened their way through the wild to nd their food and avoid becoming the food of a predator. ese days, listening is still one of the top skills for getting along in life, and it will be your strength this week. You’ll put an ear to the “grapevine,” hear approaching opportunity and sensitize yourself to nuances of communication.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It will take time for these improvements you’re making to fully blossom in your life. When results seem meager and it doesn’t all line up logically, accept that as a normal part of the process and have faith as you follow the directions a little longer. Something nonsensical will sort itself out by the end of the week as deeper reasoning emerges.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). How can you answer the needs of those around you? is is the magic question to keep asking because the discovery will go deeper and deeper. You’ll also be honing social skills, especially the sort you employ for networking. Experiment with di erent approaches, topics and takes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Managing the various components of a relationship can be more di cult than balancing on a tightrope, and for certain high-stakes relationships, the result can feel as elating, the consequences as dire. e use of a balancing pole will stabilize the endeavor. Shared routines, a mutually understood language and common goals will give you the e ect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll once again be reminded of your core similarities in the kinship of humanity, even though you may seem to be thinking very di erently from everyone you’re around this week. It’s not yet time to share your ideas or your unique mental process, but that hour is coming. For now, keep working with the aim of clarity and relevance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). ere can be a uidness to your beliefs. is isn’t wishy-washiness, but sophistication. e reasons to believe things that aren’t technically real may include optimism, grace, delusion, hope, denial, vision, to name a few. While beliefs can change, your values, like altruism and kindness, remain.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s all humming along this week, and your natural inclination will be to relax and let the wheels turn. Smart! If you throw on the brakes, it will be hard to get back to your current momentum. Also, attention will ow your way, and it’s up to you to de ect it or use it to your advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). e word “wild” is often associated with abundant energy, but in the actual wilderness, sleep is top priority. Tigers sleep 16 hours a day. Opossums and armadillos clock in 18 hours. Since the most energetic version of you will be the best rested one, make sleep more of a priority this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can be who you want to be. One de nition of identity: a story you tell yourself about who you are. ere is not one truth, but many true options for your focus. You’ll press into malleable parts of your personality and shape your thinking to align with new goals and aspirations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It can be daunting to try the new thing, but what you gain from daring to venture into uncharted territory is worth the risk. Another version of you waits on the other side of doing. You look forward to seeing what qualities will be acquired through the invaluable gift of experience.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS

Even as you enjoy a bountiful year, you’ll be happy not to have exactly all you need because the fun is in reaching out and connecting with others. Collaborations bring love and money into your world. Record things as you go, as these experiences will add up to a new philosophy of sorts. More highlights: You’ll endeavor a 10-week study that ends in new friends, skills and investments. You’ll witness magic in a place and return several times to share it. Developments for people in your inner circle will involve and delight you.

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This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 15 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

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Contract Bridge

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point, declarer is in a position to guarantee the contract regardless of how the missing cards are divided! But he must first take several preliminary steps to assure a favorable outcome.

Declarer starts by ruffing the eight of hearts high. He then cashes the A-K of diamonds. If the suit is divided 3-2, or if East holds four diamonds to the queen, the worst that can happen is that South loses a diamond trick.

Opening lead — king of hearts.

The finesse is a wonderful device, but this does not mean declarer should utilize it just because the opportunity for its use exists. Because there is usually an element of luck inherent in the success or failure of a finesse, a competent declarer should always look for an alternative line of play to improve on his chances.

Consider this deal where South wins the heart lead with the ace and plays the A-K of trump, both defenders following suit. At this

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But even if, as in the actual case, West turns out to have four (or five) diamonds to the queen, the slam is still ice-cold. Declarer next leads a club and, after West follows low, plays the eight from dummy! East wins with the nine, but it doesn’t matter what he does next. A club return into dummy’s A-K-J allows South to discard his two remaining diamonds, while a heart return lets South discard a diamond as he ruffs with dummy’s nine of spades. Declarer’s other diamond then goes off on a high club.

Note that West cannot foil the endplay by playing the ten of clubs on the club lead toward dummy, as declarer can counter by covering the ten with the jack. East wins with the queen but then finds himself in the same predicament described above.

Weekly Sudoku Puzzle

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

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