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Big Band Beat. Featuring “The Savoy Swing Band” one of LI’s best live 18-piece bands appearing at St. Sylvester's Parish Center at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 pp beverages and snacks are included. At St. Sylvester's Parish Center, 68 Ohio Avenue, September 3 (also 10 and 17) Northport Chorale Auditions. All Medford; www.goodolddanceband.com voices, especially tenor and basses or call Mike at 631- 730-3333. wanted! At the Northport High School Choir Room, Laurel Hill Road, Northport; September 14 7 p.m. Visit our website www.north- Bone Marrow 2014 Walk for Life. At portchorale.org or contact Su at 631-754- Eisenhower Park at 10 a.m., More inat: www.giftoflife. org/longislandwalk. 3344, or Pearl at 631-239-6736.

Sunday, September 7, 2013 Team Hope Long Island Walk. At Belmont Lake State Park. This is the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA’s) event. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; walk kicks off at 10 a.m. Pat Lambert, 631-234-

September 18 An Evening To Benefit Catholic Home Care. At Lily Flanagan’s Pub, 345 Deer Park Ave, Babylon; 6 to 8 p.m. Admission $40/includes buffet and open bar for two hours. Cash Prizes/Raffle Prizes. RSVP by September 5 to 631-465-6350.

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Fall Harvest and Seafood Fest. At Captree State Park in Babylon from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. This festival offers fun for the entire family! All activities are free; however, there is an $8 vehicle use fee in effect from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional information, please call the Long Island State Park September 17 Nassau Co. Office of Aging Meeting. Recreation Department at 631-321-3510, The public is invited to a scheduled meet- weekdays from 9 to 5. Weekends and/or ing of the Advisory Council to the Nassau day of event, please call Captree State Park County Office for the Aging at 10 a.m. at directly at 631-669-0449. 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Union-

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Welcome to Medicare. At the Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook; 7 p.m. For more information, or to register, call 631588-5024.

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That’s it for Summer Theater Tickets!

Yes, Hidin’ Harry is still lurking around, but our Summer Theatre Ticket Giveaway is over for this year. Our final winners are: Georganne White of Northport, Clare Brockmiller of Center Moriches, Eleanore Freeze of Massapequa, Walter Hearns of North Bellmore, Donna Chala of Franklin Square and Lucille Fountain of Sound Beach. — Gary P. Joyce; Ed.

Golfers Age 50 – 90 Wanted Golfers of all abilities can enjoy a great day of golf which is open to everyone age 50 and over. The 50+ LifeStyles Golf Tournament, the largest on Long Island for Baby-Boomers and Seniors announced a limited number of openings are still available for the 21st Annual Event to be held on September 18, 2014. The event is open to all individuals and foursomes. Players range from novice to seasoned men and women golfers, age 50 to 90 years old, and takes place at Timber Point Country Club in Great River, NY. The annual event, now in its 21st year, is open to everyone over the age of 50 and includes greens fee, cart, breakfast, lunch, dinner and open bar after golf, door prizes, skill prizes, and trophies in several men’s and women’s age divisions – all for $149 per player. Don’t have a foursome? – No problem, our volunteer staff will pair you up with other individual golfers. Space is limited – sign up today by calling 631-286-0058 ext. 111 or email tim@50plusny.com.

Hidin’ Harry Winners from August... and Rules for Playing Congratulations to the Find Hidin’ Harry winners from our August issue! Madeline A. Savchelli of St. James will receive two tickets to the Theatre Three in Port Jefferson and Roslyn Price of Levittown will get two

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The Addams Family at The Gateway Playhouse 215 South Country Rd., Bellport 11713 Aug. 27 – Sept. 13 From the creators of the Jersey Boys, this original show puts America’s kookiest family to the test when outsiders come to dinner, hurling Gomez, Morticia & company into a night that will change the family forever. This new musical mixes the twisted, the macabre and the just plain weird with wit, charm and enchantment. Newsday says, “Fantastic, charming and dripping with ingenious cartoon grotesquerie!”

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Ethan Eisenberg (Pugsley), Shaun Rice (Uncle Fester), Rachel de Benedet (Morticia), David Engel (Gomez), Matthew Quinn (Lurch), Jennifer Fogarty (Wednesday), and Amanda Bruton (Grandma). Photo by Jeff Bellante.

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Doo Wop Doing Well By Kane McLoughlin

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Music trends have changed drastically. In a world populated by derogatory slang or sexually explicit lyrics, it’s hard to believe there was a time in the mid- to late 50s when music was considered good wholesome fun. This time period was considered the golden era for the music genre known as doo-wop. 50+ Lifestyle recently met with some of Doo Wop’s greatest to talk about the state of doo wop today. “The music of our era is older,” says Al Handfield from the Limelites. “It’s pretty much is as old as us, but it will never go out of style, because the music that we did and the music that we wrote, was about love. It wasn’t about killing. It wasn’t about sex. It was good clean wholesome music. Your grandkids can listen to it and it wouldn’t be a problem, so that’s why I think it will stick around.” Cleveland Still from Cleveland Still and the Dubs adds how shows like Mickey B’s Golden Oldies Spectacular help keep the music open to the younger generation. “Once it’s gone, it’s an end of an era. It will always be re-

membered, and it’s a good thing that guys like us – like this gentlemen right here, Frankie Lymon,” says Cleveland Still as he points to Frankie. “He is a original Teenager and here he is performing still.” Long Island’s very own Somewhere in Time, a group that grew up listening to doowop during its heyday shares their optimism for the genre. “To listen to these guys dancing with their girlfriends and having a good time – this was what it was all about,” says Somewhere in Time’s Frank Beil. Calvin Tabron, guitar player for Somewhere in Time adds, “This music has been around for years and years and it’s gonna’ continue to be that way. It has meaning. It has a lot of feeling to it.” George Dematteis, lead singer of Somewhere in Time, chimes in stating how doo wop affects his family personally. “My kids love this stuff. Young people I know, my niece and nephew, they love this stuff because it's a happy beat and I think it’s gonna’ be alive for a long time.” Bob D’Andrea from The Knockouts adds another take on why the genre is not going away. “People seem to be going for it – even some of the younger people are going for it,” says D’Andrea after performing at Mickey B’s Golden Oldies Spectacular. “Maybe it’s starting a new trend. Everything old is new again it seems. You know, it’s retro. It happens a lot. It happened with disco. It really wasn’t anything new. Disco was swing and now disco is all over the world now, but they continued on page 18

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Nostalgic Desserts to Celebrate the Season When your get-together calls for a homemade creation, choose one that brings you back to your childhood days and ask your guests to bring one too. Here are some two of our favorites. For more visit www.BoscoWorld.com or www.Facebook.com/BoscoChocolate.

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tablespoons flour tablespoons Bosco Chocolate Syrup tablespoon butter cups whole milk teaspoon vanilla extract

Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry. Bake according to directions on package. Beat egg yolks slightly. Add flour and Bosco Chocolate Cream Pie syrup and stir thoroughly. Place in 1 pre-made pie crust saucepan and cook on medium-low heat. 2 egg yolks Add butter and milk gradually, stir LifeStyles LifeStyles Puzzle Solution constantly, and Sudoku Solution from page 20 cook for about 10 from page 20 L A D M E N minutes or until T O U R L A D E S mixture thickens. A W A R E U N I T E D Stir in vanilla extract J O N A S B R O T H E R S and pour into A S S S E E R S T I E H E A D S H E A baked crust. Cool in S C O R N L A N E S refrigerator for 2-3 T H O R F OW L hours to set. E R R M A I N E T A U L E N N W E A A G S

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Everyone has a relationship with money, but for women, it’s much more fraught with emotion, says Meriflor Toneatto. “Understanding our emotions, fears and doubts about money and how they affect our behavior can help us heal them so we can experience financial and personal freedom,” says Toneatto, an entrepreneur, certified business and life coach, and author of Money, Manifestation & Miracles: 8 Principles for Transforming Women’s Relationship with Money, (www.moneymanifestationandmiracles.com). “For women, money is an emotional currency. It’s tied to our sense of self-worth and self-confidence, and our feelings of safety and security. These feelings often translate into self-limiting decisions.” The effect can be profound. Consider female entrepreneurs: “The number of women-owned U.S. businesses is growing 1.5 times faster than the national average, but a 2013 report found that they’re still contributing less than four percent of overall business rev-

enues, about the same as in 2007,” Toneatto says. “Our businesses are smaller because we’re less likely than men to borrow in order to expand. We’re afraid to take financial risks,” she says citing a U.S. Department of Commerce report.

What are the emotions shaping so many of our decisions? Toneatto cites five: •Fear: With money, we fear not having enough of it; that someone will take it; that we’ll lose it all and never get it back. Nearly half of all U.S. women fear becoming a “bag lady”— including those in households earning more than $200,000 a year — according to the 2013 Women, Money and

Power Study. And we fear an abundance of money. We may fail to negotiate a higher salary because we fear we can’t live up to it. Successful women may be reluctant to reach higher because we fear failure — and losing it all. These fears often have roots in situations we were exposed to growing up, and feelings of vulnerability and self-worth. They send a strong signal that we need to root out their source and heal it. •Guilt: People who say things like, “I feel guilty when I spend instead of save,” or “I never buy anything unless it’s on sale,” have guilt feelings associated with money, often rooted in the fears and messages from childhood. Many of us are natural nurturers who’ve gotten the message that “good” women are selfless, and so we may freely, even recklessly, spend on others while withholding from ourselves. •Shame: This painful emotion cuts to the core because it springs from how we feel about who we are — whether we’re “good enough,” worthy and deser ving. continued on next page

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Women: 5 Emotions to Watch Out for in Your Relationship with Money

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With money, shame is commonly connected to amassing a lot of debt and hiding it because we fear being judged, humiliated, and disliked. •Anger: This emotion repels money, opportunities and people because it can leave us closed off emotionally and physically from others. It’s based in a belief in the unfairness of life and/or the unfairness of money. Anger can lead to trust issues and to over-protecting every cent – even hoarding money. •Blame: It stems from feeling disappointed or wronged because you believe your life would have been easier and/or better if someone — maybe parents or a spouse -— had been able to provide you with more money. Blame can sabotage relationships with both people and money for years. “At some point in our lives, we all have felt one or more of these emotions,” Toneatto says. “The good thing is, once you begin to recognize them, they’re like a flashing yellow ‘caution!’ light.” Meriflor Toneatto is the founder and CEO of Power With Soul, a company dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs and professionals by helping them transform their relationship with money.

The Supreme Court and Your IRA By Nancy Burner, Esq. In a recent United States Supreme Court decision, the court unanimously found that IRAs that are inherited are not protected from creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding because they are not considered “retirement funds” as interpreted by the Bankruptcy Code. In the case, CLARK V. RAMEKER, an individual inherited an IRA from her mother and later filed for bankruptcy. At the time she filed for bankruptc y, the IRA had roughly $300,000 remaining. Typically, when filing for bankruptcy, certain assets are considered exempt, including retirement funds. However, until this case was decided it was unclear whether an IRA, which is inherited, receives the same protection as an IRA that is still held by the original contributor. To the detriment of the IRA ben-

eficiary, the United States Supreme Court found that inherited IRAs do not have the same protections. For most individuals who are beneficiaries of an IRA this never becomes a problem, so long as they do not declare bankruptcy. However, because the future is always uncertain, leaving an IRA to a trust for the benefit of your beneficiary may be a prudent planning technique, particularly for those who have large retirement accounts. Speak to an estate planning attorney in your area to obtain more information. Nancy Burner, Esq., is the founding and managing partner of Nancy Burner & Associates, PC, established in 1995, with offices in East Setauket (631-941-3434) and Westhampton Beach (631-288-5612).

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No More Soldiers on the Streets Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington, 16th L.D.), Chairman of the Veterans and Seniors Committee, joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Congressman Tim Bishop, Town of Huntington Super visor Frank Petrone and veterans’ advocates to announce the introduction of the “Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act” at Armed Forces Plaza in Hauppauge on August 4, 2014. Suffolk County is proud to be home to the largest number of veterans in New York State. Unfortunately, Suffolk also has one of

the largest populations of homeless veterans. The “Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act,” is a package of legislative initiatives that affirms Suffolk County’s commitment to the goal of being the first county in New York State to end veterans’ homelessness. “When a soldier goes off to protect the ground we stand on, it is unacceptable that he or she should have to come home to sleep on it,” Stern said. “Suffolk County has a strong tradition of caring for our veterans and we must lead the way in ser ving those who have served us and our great nation. That is why I am proposing the “Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act,” which takes meaningful action to address the challenges veterans and their families face when they find themselves without a roof over their heads or struggling to stay afloat.” The “Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act” includes four bills, which will protect our veterans from housing discrimination, provide additional housing resources,

enhance ser vices and improve outreach efforts to cut the red tape and help homeless veterans, their families and those at risk of homelessness get back on their feet: 1. Housing Our Homeless Heroes Act establishes partnerships with agencies and community advocates that ser ve our veterans and their families and establish an informational web portal on the Suffolk County website to direct veterans to services across all levels of government and within the non-profit sector. 2. Maximizing Access to Available Housing is an initiative to utilize existing County housing assets in order to provide homes for our veterans and their families. 3. End Housing Discrimination Against Veterans and their Families. The current housing discrimination bill is limited to those currently ser ving. This bill would amend

that language to include veterans and their families so that, whether single or married with children, male or female, receiving government aid or not, our veterans are fully protected. 4. Appointing a Veterans Service Officer to the Department of Social Services. This aspect of the legislation would require a VSO (Veterans Service Officer) to work at DSS on a regular basis. VSO officers must themselves be veterans so this will ensure that when a veteran walks into DSS, he or she is met by another veteran to establish a peer-to-peer relationship, as well as have access to a professional who is fully knowledgeable of all programs and services available to veterans.

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Health The last two decades have witnessed a huge increase in depression diagnoses. At present, one in 10 Americans takes antidepressant medication and many of these individuals are taking multiple pills to treat more than one psychiatric illness. Few people will even raise an eyebrow anymore upon hearing about a friend or family member being diagnosed with depression. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been my experience that the most profound healing outcomes occur not with pharmaceutical intervention but with a humanistic psychotherapy as well as whole body and mind approaches to wellness. This article outlines natural methods to not only help curb the symptoms of depression but also address the fundamental causes of the condition. By consciously making lifestyle choices that promote physical, mental, and emotional health, we create a mindâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;body balance that allows us to access vital tools for pre-

A Natural Approach to Overcoming Depression By Gary Null, Ph.D

venting and reversing depression.

Nutrition Recent estimates are that half the people diagnosed as suffering from depression could obtain relief simply by having an underlying physical disease identified and treated. Among the conditions I have discovered that will cause hormone fluctuations that will manifest as depressive or anxiety-causing symptoms will include underactive thyroid, low blood sugar, cerebral allergy, a nutritionally induced or environmentally induced allergy, electromagnetic toxicity, lack of quality sleep, a nutrient deficiency, or chronic unremitting stressors.

Try the least invasive approach first More recently, there have been studies of a natural derivative of folic acid called methyl folate, showing it to be as effective as the antidepressant drug to which

it was being compared. This supports the claim that nutritionally oriented doctors including orthomolecular psychiatrists have been making for many years now: folic acid prescribed in megadoses appears to be a stimulating antidepressant for some patients. The amino acid tryptophan can be another key substance in the treatment of depression. Some foods that contain tryptophan can act as antidepressants. It is found most abundantly in milk and turkey. While milk and turkey, as well as kiwi fruit, figs and dates are good sources of tryptophan, there are plenty of foods that should be avoided. The first step in eating a brainhealthy diet is to eliminate fast foods, simple carbohydrates, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, gluten, fried foods, white flour products, caffeine and meat based diet. This change should improve the chemical balances in your brain.

Depressed people are attracted to sugar and caffeine because of the initial lift it provides. Sugar does stimulate serotonin levels, which in turn temporarily improves your mood.

The Latest Research An increasingly large body of evidence shows that a junk food diet can exact a heavy toll on our emotional well-being. A long-term study appearing in the journal Public Health Nutrition in 2011 observed that people who commonly ate fast food and processed baked foods were 51 percent more likely to suffer from depression than those people who rarely or never indulged in these foods. These findings are consistent with a 2009 analysis by British researchers that produced a clear link between diet and depression. Published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, the study concluded that people who consumed a diet high in foods, such as fried food,

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Supplements Even with a diet rich in recommended vitamins and minerals, your body may not efficiently absorb and process these necessary nutrients. As you grow older, your appetite may decrease, and you may find that you are unable to consistently take in the recom-

mended amounts of food nutrients. Furthermore, loss of appetite is a common symptom of depression. It may be that getting these nutrients in supplement form is the most efficient way for you to enhance your healthy diet. However, supplements are not intended to replace healthy food choices. Of course, before you begin any new health program, you should get a comprehensive, full-body evaluation performed by a qualified health care practitioner. You should always speak to your doctor before adding any of these supplements to your daily regimen. For more on combatting depression go to www.50+ny.com.

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processed meat, refined grains, and sweets were 58 percent more likely to experience depression compared to those who consumed a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish. The millennia-old practice of tai chi was shown to effectively combat major depression in seniors in a recent study by scientists at UCLA. The findings, which were published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, indicate that elderly patients diagnosed with the condition saw remarkable improvements after practicing a Westernized version of the Chinese martial art.

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Be Prepared for Hurricanes With hurricane season upon us, Legislator Tom Muratore would like to remind residents of Hurricane Preparedness. Awareness and preparation can be very important in preventing loss of life and property damage from a hurricane, as we’ve learned from Super Storm Sandy.

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Contact your local emergency management office to learn about evacuation routes and emergency plans. Get additional information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (visit fema.gov and m.fema.gov from your mobile device for information), Ready Campaign (Ready.gov) Citizen’s Corps (citizencorps.gov), the American Red Cross (redcross.org) and NOA A’s National Hurricane Center (nhc.noaa.gov). Buy flood insurance. Anyone can get flooded, even if you don’t live in a designated flood zone. There is a 30-day waiting period before activation of flood insurance policies. Homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. Inquire about emergency plans and procedures at your child’s school and at your workplace. Make a family disaster plan that includes out-of-town contacts and locations to reunite if you become separated. Be sure everyone knows home, work and cell phone numbers, and how to call 9-1-1. Assemble a disaster supplies kit with food, water, medical supplies, batterypowered radio and NOA A Weather Radio All Hazards, batteries, flashlights, and other items that will allow you to get by for 3 days after a hurricane hits. Gather important documents such as birth and marriage certificates, social security cards, passports, wills, deeds, and financial and insurance records. Store them in a fire and flood safe location or safe deposit box.

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Install permanent wooden or metal storm shutters or board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood. Install metal straps or hurricane clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure. Trim trees and clear rain gutters and downspouts. Plan ahead for protection of pets and livestock. For information go to

www.fema.gov and search on “Pet Own- such as an interior room, closet, or hallway. Stay downstairs only if you are not ers.” in a flood prone or storm surge area. Do not go outdoors during the storm, As the Storm Approaches even in its early stages. Flying debris is exRemember that a Hurricane Watch tremely dangerous. means the onset of hurricane conditions Close all doors, brace external doors, is possible within 36 hours; a Hurricane stay clear of windows and keep curtains Warning means the onset of hurricane and blinds shut. conditions is likely within 24 hours. If necessary take cover under a heavy Have a full tank of gas in a vehicle, cash, and your disaster supplies kit ready to go. table, or under something protective. Don’t be tricked by a sudden lull in the Make sure every family member carries storm, it may be the “eye” passing over. or wears identification. The storm will resume. Listen to the radio or television and NOA A Weather Radio All Hazards for current information and be prepared to act Immediately After the quickly. Storm: Turn refrigerator and freezer to maxiUse extreme caution going out of doors. mum cold and keep closed. Be alert for downed power lines, broken Secure your boat or move it to a safer glass, and damage to building foundamooring. tions, streets and bridges, and coastal or Fill the bathtub hillside erosion. and other large conKeep listening to radio, TV, or NOA A tainers with water Weather Radio All Hazards. for bathing, flushing Watch for closed roads. If you come toilets, and cleaning, upon a barricade or a flooded road: Don’t but do not drink this Drown, Turn Around. water. Secure or bring in- Be Prepared to: side such outdoor Stay on firm ground. Moving water only items as patio furni- 6 inches deep can sweep you off your ture, kids’ slides, and feet. Standing water may be electrically power mowers. charged from power lines. Turn off propane Once home, check gas, water, electrical tanks. Shut off other lines and appliances for damage. utilities if emergency officials advise you Use a flashlight to inspect for damage. to do so. Never use candles or other open flames indoors. Evacuate if You: When using a generator, avoid electroAre directed by local authorities to do cution hazards by following manufacturso. Be sure to follow their instructions. ers’ instructions and standard electrical Live in a mobile home, a high-rise build- code. ing, on the coast, a floodplain, near a Do not drink tap water until you know river, or an inland waterway, or otherwise it is safe. feel you will be in danger. The Suffolk County Department of Fire, If You Are Told to Evacuate: Rescue and Emergency Ser vices’ Office of Turn off all utilities if authorities advise Emergency Management has a wealth of inyou to do so. formation to help you and your family preDon’t delay in evacuating once you get pare for the upcoming hurricane season, word to leave. including sheltering information, preparedStick to designated evacuation routes. If you need help, this is the most likely place ness plans, weather information, and preregistration for people with special needs. to find it. Take your most reliable vehicle; avoid Go to Suffolk County’s webpage www.suftaking multiple vehicles, which could folkcountyny.gov, click on Department Directory, Fire Rescue & Emergency Ser vices, contribute to gridlock. Emergency Management. For any of your If You Cannot Evacuate and legislative needs, please contact the office of Legislator Tom Muratore at 631-854-9292 or Are Staying in Your Home: Go to a safe indoor place for refuge, email tom.muratore@sufffolkcountyny.gov.

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Fred Hollmann of Bellport with his five great-grandchildren. Top: Lyla Hollmann, Collin Hollmann, Megan Hollmann, Lorelei Hollmann, and Chase Hollmann.

Micki Guisti of Miller Place with her two granddaughters Torianna (5) and Anastasia (4).

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Kwasi Enin was honored before the Suffolk County Legislature at its July 29, 2014, general meeting for his incredible academic accomplishments. Legislator Kate Browning (WF-Shirley) issued Kwasi with a proclamation recognizing his many achievements and bright future. Pictured right to left: Legislator Kate Browning, Kwasi Enin, Kwasi’s father Eboneezer Enin, mother Doreen Enin and sister Adwoa.

Ed Blaskey, TD Bank’s Market President for Suburban NY and Long Island has been named Chairman of the American Heart Association’s 2014 Long Island Heart Walk. This year’s walk will be taking place on Sunday, September 21 at Jones Beach in Wantagh.

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Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) recently attended the Luau on the Harbor, a fundraiser spon-

sored by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum and Education Center. Assemblyman Lupinacci with Greg Kaufman, Board of Trustees President Arthur Brings, Jim and Yvette Loughlin, and County Legislator William Spencer

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Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Ronkonkoma) joined other local elected officials in recognizing members of the The Tordik-Diederich-Duffield VFW Post 4927 in Centereach in celebration of Purple Heart Day in Suffolk County. (Left to right): Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (third from left) with Purple Heart recipients (left to right) Jim McCann, John Adams and Richie Autorina, NY State Senator Lee Zeldin, and Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle.

Doo Wop Doing Well continued from page 6 call it dance music. The euro sound – its all called dance music.” Jimmy Merchant from The Teenagers, adds his take on what needs to happen for doo wop to possibly become mainstream again. “I think the huge majority of music people, music industry, and listening audience are missing this [doo wop],” says the original Teenager member. “I see it as still strong. It’s very enlightening, very uplifting, and it’s so original, and it represents history. What would really give me hope for the future of doo wop is to see it mixed in with today’s music. If we can get some of these promoters to start to introduce doo wop to television. It has a very good chance of coming back. That’s the best medium out there. For instance, you have a section at any of these award shows, dedicate fifteen minutes as any of these events to doo wop. Bring in The Coasters or Teenagers. You see, that is representing history. It will spread. All these young guys know where it came from. Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri –they all know about this.” Whether doo wop will have a resurgence doo wop on the television medium, time will only tell. However, what is clear is that young people’s exposure to doo wop is key for it staying around. And to those who look and listen to it – even the new generation — it seems that there’s still hope for the finger snapping, a capella-style love songs that once took the world by storm.

Deal Me In

19 by Mark Pilarski

Blackjack: Never Busting Never Works

Dear Mark: After all this talk about getting thrown in jail for finding and using money and vouchers in a casino, ironically, I found myself in that same situation this past weekend. I was walking through the HoChunk Casino in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, and noticed a cash-out voucher on the floor. I bent over and picked it up thinking it would be 5¢ or something similar. I was shocked when it said $65 on it! Now here I was holding a ticket that wasn’t mine, and I

and plus more. No one ended up wearing orange, yet. The gist of the response was that those who had found and played lost winnings, and were subsequently caught, wrote that the hassle wasn’t worth it. Interestingly, Jean, the top amount stumbled upon was your $65, so congratulations, and as the winner, you get the ink. Let’s get real here. There are plenty of five cent tickets that find

Gambling Wisdom of the Week: “My old pappy always used to say, ‘Don’t put the chicken in front of ...’ no, wait ‘Never cut the cards before...’ no, wait, ‘Don't put all your eggs in one basket.” — Brett Maverick money to me. I was shocked! I guess it always pays to be honest. — Jean H. The deluge of feedback from my column “Finders Keepers” was overwhelming. Most went the other way. The wrist slap, plus,

their way to the trash can or litter the floor. Furthermore, it is a rare occurrence for a slot player to leave umpteen credits on a machine or lose their grip of a $25 voucher on the way to the cashier’s cage. We need to ask ourselves if there is there a need

for shackles for the 50 cent petty thief. Where I do NOT believe in the “spirit of the law” is game integrity. The fairness of all games, played in any casino, should be above reproach. Players deser ve an honest game. No casino is interested in exposing its gaming license to loss through any inkling of cheating. The gaming industry is probably the most-regulated business in America, chock full of rules and regulations that would close down a casino for defrauding, or appearing to defraud, the public. However, a shakedown over a found $3 voucher, to me at least, is unwarranted. Just sayin’. So, folks, there you have it. It goes both ways, finders keepers or the hoosegow. Which is why, again, I highly recommend you get to know the state law along with the temperament of casino management where you play.

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I am glad you mentioned those two words “basic strategy,” since basic strategy advises hitting plenty of those stiff hands. When using a never-bust strategy, you are giving the casino a five-percent advantage, whereas when you use strict basic strategy, you are only giving the casino about a half of one percent edge. Without considering depletion of the deck, let’s take the player 12 hand as an example. With a 12, you have a 9 out of 13 chance of not busting if you take a hit. Likewise, if you decide against hitting, your only chance of winning with a 12 is for the dealer to bust, and he has the same exact as you (69.2 percent) of not busting hitting his her hand. Granted, many times you will not win any additional money by hitting, but basic strategy does what it’s supposed to do – keep you from losing more of your hard-earned cash than you should. Losing players, Peter, employ a never-bust strategy. The cost: the greenbacks in their wallets.

had just read all this stuff in your column. I gingerly carried it over to the cashier holding it out in front of me — in plain sight — the entire trip. I got to the cashier and told her, “I found this on the floor. Maybe you can still find the rightful owner.” She then stated, to my amazement, “Nope this is a finders keepers casino. You’re now $65 richer.” She then proceeded to count out the

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Dear Mark: What do you think of a blackjack player who always stands with 12 or more, no matter what the dealer is showing? The player therefore never busts and wins all of the times when the house does bust. You would still use basic strategy for splits and doubling. Since the only advantage the house has is the player gets to bust first, wouldn’t this simple approach favor the player? — Peter C.

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ANSWER: I reluctantly began using Pinterest last year to help plan my daughter’s wedding, but I quickly gained an appreciation for its usefulness to gain ideas and save images of web pages. In a nutshell, Pinterest allows you to create virtual bulletin boards and “pin” items from the Internet to these boards. Once the image is on a board, you can click on the image to retrieve the original web page. To save web pages on Pinterest you need to create an account,

1. Type “pinterest.com/all” into your web browser or 2. Use a search engine to find a company (or subject) on Pinterest, (e.g., “home depot pinterest,” or “bath vanities pinterest,” etc.) then click on the link that has /pinterest in the web address or …

When the Power Goes Out Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci (R,C,WF,I-Huntington Station) recently attended the Amateur Radio Field Day in Huntington. The 24-hour event, held at West Hills Park, was a demonstration to the public focusing on the terms Amateur Radio Operator of emergency preparedness Pete S. DeLuca and and communication modaliAssemblyman Chad Lupinacci. ties. The demonstration educated the public on ways to communicate and obtain proper emergency services when cell phones go down and electrical power goes out. Members of the Amateur Radio Civil Emergency Ser vice (RACES), which covers the Town of Huntington, were on site to teach people about backup communications for emergencies. RACES is a public service that provides communications personnel to government agencies during emergencies. Operations typically involve messages between critical locations such as emergency shelters, emergency services, hospitals and other areas where communication is needed. “It was a pleasure to be able to get on the amateur radio circuit with Pete and talk about emergency communication services,” said Lupinacci. “RACES provides an important service to our community during times of need and informs residents of emergencies that have occurred in the area. Even during the most devastating crises, you can always count on amateur radio and RACES to deliver important messages critical to your personal safety.”

the board. Just click on the image to get to the original web page. Alternatively, you can use the search feature (magnifying glass icon) in the upper left corner of the Pinterest website or you can browse the category menu by clicking the square box to the left of the search box.

Chances are if you do start browsing Pinterest boards you will likely want to save some of these links, and may decide to create an account after all, which is simple and painless. Note that boards are by default public on Pinterest, but when you create a board, you can designate it as a secret board for your eyes only. Pinterest is one of those things that is better understood by experience than by explanation, so I will stop now. One last though …. beware that Pinterest can either be a time saver for you or just the opposite – another social media website that easily consumes much more of your time than you had planned! Instead of boasting number of users, Pinterest currently boasts over 30 billion pins. If a picture is worth a thousand words, Pinterest must be worth over 30 trillion words!

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ing and my husband loves classic cars. Whenever we come across a great picture on the internet, we save it as a favorite. Our favorites list is huge. A friend said that Pinterest would be perfect for us. What exactly is Pinterest?

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Age of Elegance By Ethel Bennett

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We are halfway through the summer (as this is written) and the days go by faster as we grow older. I can vouch for that, because, since I turned 92 years of age, time seems to fly so rapidly that the days roll into each other. Are you prepared to take the next step into the future? Most of us are not looking ahead to how our lives will be after we retire. Live Long, Die Short, a guide to authentic health and successful aging, written by Roger Landry, MD, is a new book detailing life as it changes while we are making new adjustments. He interviewed me and dedicated two chapters, which I recited from my “Philosophy of Life” when I won the New York Crown and title. “In spite of the many hardships I suffered in my lifetime, my faith and optimism always came through for me because I look at the world through rose-colored glasses and strive constantly to impart this same vision to all those around me.” As we age, many changes take place in our lives. Our children may leave us to marry or work far away. Even our appearance changes and we have to make adjustments and important decisions pertaining to job, love, money relationships, etc. Perhaps I can help to answer some of your questions. If you like you may reach me on my e-mail address, nysram@comcast.net or you may address me c/o 50+ LifeStyles. You must plan ahead to be able to accept a new quality of life. My age and experience might help to move you along and help you to accept a “New Quality of Life”. Let’s hear from you. Meantime, the ladies of New York Senior America are enjoying their camaraderie, sharing their lives with the other wonderful women they met since they joined our organization. Keeping busy helps to keep the mind young and the many showcases, fashion shows and other activities occupy the lives of our members and help to fulfill their ambitions.

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Aging-in-Place Home Improvements

By Roger Roemmich

Many seniors wait too long to make renovations because they’re afraid to spend money. The downside risk is the cost of receiving needed custodial and health service outside the home. Zillow Real Estate Research says 21 percent of seniors age 65 to 74 don’t have mortgages. The number drops to 18 percent for seniors between the ages of 74 and

84. In today’s low-interest environment, a home equity loan at a little over 4 percent is a viable option to cover the renovation expenses. As for ongoing costs for aging in place, there’s something called the Federal Housing Administration Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program. It can allow seniors to access the equity in their homes as income. Also, an increasing number of neighborhoods are falling into a category of housing called “naturally occurring retirement communities,” or NORCs (it rhymes with fork). A NORC is any geographically defined community where 40 percent or more of the population is over 60 and still living in their own homes. The U.S. Administration on Aging says 17 percent of seniors live in NORCs, but A ARP puts the figure as high as 36 percent. NORC residents band together to partner with providers to receive services at bulk rates, making aging in place less expensive for individuals. Roger Roemmich earned his doctorate of accounting and finance from Michigan State University. He is also a certified accountant, financial planner and long-term care professional. Roemmich recently published his retirement assistance guide, Don’t Eat Dog Food When You’re Old.

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to install grab bars in bathrooms, modify tile floors with non-skid coatings and to fit stairways with handrails on both sides. Building walk-in showers with seating and widening doors for easier wheelchair use is also common. The MetLife report puts costs for full bathroom remodeling and door widening anywhere from $4,300 to $36,200. Naturally, costs vary widely based on need and location.

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With demographic projections putting 8.7 million seniors at 85 or older by 2030, home modifications for aging in place have become big business. The National Association of Homebuilders estimates that the market for remodeling existing homes to better accommodate aging boomers is between $20 and $25 billion, or about 10 percent of the current $214 billion home improvement industry. That’s a lot of loot, but it’s well worth it for seniors who wish to grow old at home. A MetLife Mature Market Institute report, Aging in Place 2.0, suggests that a senior putting out $10,000 for renovations will recoup the expenses in 14 months just by staying at home and paying for limited custodial on-site adult daily services. Three months in assisted living would likely eat up the $10,000. With median long-term care costs at $81,030 per year, according to a Genworth 2012 Cost of Care Survey, the alternative of aging in place is not only desirable for most seniors, but it’s also cost-effective. Modifications run the gamut from chair lifts to ramps, but removing trip hazards is the place to spend first. Falls account for 75 percent of all accidental deaths among people over 65, and they are the chief cause of forced entry into assisted living or a skilled nursing care facility. It’s financially sensible