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historic ads as well (and another of the ads in the exhibit catalog), from a campaign that married innovation in fashion design to innovation in advertising.
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gent’s classically attired ladies. Today, almost nothing is left to the imagination when it comes to promoting women’s sanitary products. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York just launched Charles James: Beyond Fashion, a new exhibit at its Costume Institute. James, one of the 20th century’s most innovative fashion designers, was a man ahead of his time. Some of his gorgeous dresses were featured in a series of ads by Johnson & Johnson during the 1940s that solved the problem of how to advertise a product that nobody wanted to talk about. The ads were part of the iconic MODESS…Because campaign, and the Met’s exhibit features not only some of those Charles James dresses, but one of our
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Over the years at the Met, I have seen scores of brilliantly conceived costume exhibitions and I must stress that this one which follows the storied career of the Anglo/American couturier Charles James scores on every cylinder. It explores James’s design process and his use of sculptural, scientific and mathematical approaches to construct revolutionary ball gowns and innovative tailoring that continue to influence today’s designers. The exhibition is driven by extraordinary digitalized tracking of silhouettes that probe the inner and outer workings of the finished product. I did not know that he was the man behind the four-color photographs of Modess ... Because models of regal bearing who reminded me of John Singer Sar-
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FREE PERFORMANCES: Shakespeare Returns to SCCC The Long Island Shakespeare Festival (LISF) will present free public performances of an abridged version of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 when the production returns for its 14th season at Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus in Selden this summer. Performances are presented rain or shine. Shakespeare’s rousing history play features the invented character of Falstaff at the height of his rowdy and bawdy powers. The delinquent Prince Hal, the fiery Hotspur, and a host of nobles and ne’er-do-wells make for a stirring and exuberant evening of theatre where fact and fiction blend seamlessly under Shakespeare’s sure hand as he paints the portrait of a young prince’s reformation and ascent to manhood. The public is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to one of the upcoming performances: July 2, 3, 5, 10, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. outdoors (indoors if inclement weather). Matinees: July 6, 9 and 13 at 2 p.m. indoors in the Shea Theatre.
Outdoor performances are conducted behind the Islip Arts Building. For further information please call the LISF office 631-451-4163 or on the web at LIShakes.org.
Mary Poppins
South Pacific
At the Patchogue Theater 71 E Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772 July 2 – 19
At the Patchogue Theater 71 E Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772 July 23 - Aug. 9
This new, award-winning musical brings the fun, magic and adventure of the movie to the stage. Colorful characters, spectacular singing, eye-popping sets & costumes and a flying nanny make this a theatrical tour-de-force for the entire family. Tickets: Advance sales at the Gateway Playhouse Box Office (215 S. Country Rd., Bellport), by phone at 631-286-1133 or 1-888-TIX-NOW or online at www.gatewayplayhouse.org; or at The Patchogue Theatre beginning one hour prior to performance times. Child discounts (age
This groundbreaking Rodgers & Hammerstein classic will sweep you off your feet. Set on a Polynesian island during WWII, social tensions of the era collide with an exotic romance, as one of Broadway’s greatest love stories unfolds. Tickets: Advance sales at the Gateway Playhouse Box Office (215 S. Country Rd., Bellport), by phone at 631-286-1133 or 1-888-TIX-NOW or online at www.gatewayplayhouse.org; or at The Patchogue Theatre beginning one hour prior to performance times. Child discounts (age 5-9) and student rush tickets available.
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Merrick & Bellmore High Schools Multi Year Reunions & Singles Event In New York and Florida For the very first time, the three high schools in Merrick and Bellmore — John F Kennedy, Calhoun and Mepham High Schools — will run a Multi-year Reunion and Singles Mingles Event in the states of Florida and New York simultaneously! Alumni from all three high schools will reunite with the friends from Elementary and Jr. High, when all three schools hold the Singles-Mingles Event & Multi Year Reunions and they run simultaneously on August 3, 2014. Time is 7 p.m. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. The Florida - Multi High School, Multi Year, Singles Mingles Event will be held at The Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton FL, Address: 301 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton FL 33431. The Florida event has a $10 cover that includes one house drink, a live band and dancing. If you are going to have din-
ner there first, make a reser vation. The are welcome to attend and bring a guest, Florida event is being run by Gary Haft, as this is also a multi-year get together. the Chairperson of the Florida Chapter of The New York (Long Island) Singles Minthe Bellmore JFK Alumni Association. For gles, Multi-Year, Multi-High School Reunion will be held at MaliBlue Oyster Bar Lido Beach, 1500 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY. This venue will have music provided by the band “Kamellot” comprised of musician alumni from JFK High School. There is no cover, but a $5 donation is recommended. You may also have dinner there before the reunion event. For more information on the NY venue, contact Bellmorejfk1@gmail.com. Register for either the Florida or the New York events by clicking on the below link: further information contact Gary via e-mail www.bellmorejfkalumni.org/upcomat gary.haft@gmail.com, or call him at 954- ing_events. If you have any questions con600-3447. All grads from 1968 to 1988 from tact Ronald Steiger at RSteiger@bellmore JFK, and ‘66-‘88 for Mepham and Calhoun jfkalumni.org .
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The Department of Athletics at Stony Brook University has experienced a meteoric rise during the past decade. While much of the credit goes to coaches, student-athletes and administrators who work tirelessly every day to ensure success, our achievements can also be attributed to the campus and surrounding North Shore communities that have embraced our studentathletes and coaches as their own. In fall 2014 our relationship with the community will grow even further when we open Stony Brook Arena, Long Island’s new athletic and entertainment destination. Stony Brook University is a major research institution and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The University continues to ascend in the U .S.News & World Report rankings and has reached an all-time high this year. We are among the top 1 percent of universities in the world, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In addition, we continue to deliver top quality healthcare and innovations at Stony Brook University Hospital. The statistics highlight that Stony Brook University is a top-tier institution and one that is a perfect fit for a major on-campus arena. As a university, we are proud to provide a new facility to
match the stature of the institution. When we open the doors to our new arena this coming fall, we will unveil 4,000 seats, brand new video
A rendering of the new 4,000-seat Stony Brook Arena, which will open in fall 2014.
boards and scoreboards, luxury suites, expanded concession areas and an exciting atmosphere that will leave no doubt that you have entered Seawolves Country. And we expect to continue delivering championship-level basketball that everyone will be proud to watch. Stony Brook men’s and women’s basketball teams are coming off 20wins seasons, with each team garnering a postseason bid. Both squads are returning all-conference players at several positions, which
means that next seasons’ teams should again dominate their leagues. So far, the response from season ticket holders, alumni, staff and our student-athletes and coaches has been tremendous. We have sold nearly 1,000 season tickets already and the seat selection process has begun. Tours of the construction site and its progress continue to attract enthusiastic fans, and our corporate sponsors are excited about the marketing and advertising opportunities they will have in front of such a great audience. At Stony Brook Arena we will host not only Seawolves basketball games, but also we will continue to open our doors to the community through commencement ceremonies, concerts, comedy shows and high school championship events. We are committed to making Stony Brook Arena an entertainment destination for community members of all ages and our local families. If you would like more information about Stony Brook Arena, please visit our website at StonyBrookArena.com or call 631-632-7142 for ticket information. Join us as we enter a new and exciting era for our university, our athletics department, our basketball programs and the entire local community.
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State Senator Ken LaValle has announced that Arma Andon has been selected to be included in the 2014 NY Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. “Arma E. Andon embodies the life, character and abilities of a generation of leaders that exemplify the great American spirit,” said Senator LaValle. He continued, “Arma is a true hero that protected the freedoms we treasure. His selection into the Hall of Fame is in recognition of his patriotism and sacrifice for our country.” Arma Andon, also referred to as Ham, faced nearly insurmount-
able odds against him from the moment he enlisted in the military during time of war. His courage and capabilities were tested beyond most individuals, and he truly deserves the recognition as a New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame member. Arma was born on January 4, 1919 in New York City. He graduated from Boston University, and although he was accepted and began to attend Fordham Law School, Arma did not finish because he chose to enlist in the US Army during World War II. After basic training, Officer Candidate School and Combat Infantry Training stateside, Ham and the rest of the 26th Infantry Division landed on Utah Beach in Normandy in 1944. Ham was Captain and Company Commander of the 328th Infantry Combat Team, when General George S. Patton
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addressed the troops. Ham’s unit was sent to the front lines in October where it immediately came under fire. This was a no-holds-barred battle as the tanks that were supposed to support Ham’s men became stuck in the mud and the company lost their covering fire. The unit lost many men. Ham took over a machine gun after a lieutenant was mortally wounded to return fire. In Germany in March 1945, Ham was in a foxhole and under heavy enemy bombardment. He was badly wounded; sustaining injuries in his abdomen and shattering his left knee and leg. Despite the open gash in his stomach, Ham continued to fight and lead his men. Ham was awarded the Bronze Star with Cluster, two Purple Hearts with Cluster, and a Presidential Unit Citation. In 2005, he was honored
with the Austrian Medal of Honor and in 2006, the French President’s Legion of Honor Medal. Arma retired a Major of the United States Army Reserve. After the war, Arma became an active member of the community for many decades serving in numerous leadership positions in government and various retired Veteran’s organizations. Arma’s unyielding love for country has served as an incredible role model for everyone to emulate.
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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. • 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. These are often rooted in the fears and messages we saw and heard in childhood about not having enough money. • 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. We avoid talking about shame, and so it exerts control over us. 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. A person who becomes angry about money may be angry at herself for missing an opportunity or for mishandling money in the past. Anger can lead to trust issues and to over-protecting every cent. • Blame: Anger and blame often go hand in hand. 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.
Meriflor Toneatto is the founder and CEO of Power With Soul, a company dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs and professionals. She is the author of Money, Manifestation & Miracles: 8 Principles for Transforming Women’s Relationship with Money, (www.moneymanifestationandmiracles.com).
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Everyone has a relationship with money, but for women, it’s much more fraught with emotion, says Meriflor 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.” 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 And we fear an abundance of money. We may fail to negotiate a higher salary
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Cleaning Your Finances 3 Areas to Consider for Increased Savings
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One lesson the average American should have learned from the recent financial crisis and gradual recovery is that putting more money into savings is, in general, good, says veteran financial expert Jeff Gorton, head of Gorton Financial Group, (www.gortonfinancialgroup.com). The personal savings rate in July 2005 hit an all-time low at just 2 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But in May 2009, near the beginning of the recession, the average American’s savings rate hit a high of 8 percent. “That rate dwindled as the economy recovered, which is unfortunate because you can do more with accumulated money, including benefit from investments yielding compound interest, which means that interest also earns interest in an investment,” says Gorton. Here are some things he suggests. Car buying says plenty about how
consumers view their money. For most, the question is whether to buy new or used. The moment you drive a new car off the lot, the car’s value drastically drops. Many of the benefits you may enjoy in buying a new car can be had with a certified pre-
will save you several thousands of dollars. Summer vacation is an important lifestyle enhancer for many couples, but consider replacing the $400-per-night hotel with a condo rented through a private owner, especially if your vacation will last for an extended period. A condo rental should cost you in the ballpark of $200 per night, which totals $2,800 savings for two weeks. Your home is probably your most significant asset. But with that grand house on the hill comes plenty of costs, many of which you may not need. As with a luxury car, rethinking the amount of luxury for a home can save you big on taxes, insurance and maintenance. The cost of maintaining a large home can be put toward lifestyle activities, such as travel and hobbies.
owned car: low miles, good-as-new functionality and, usually, that new-car smell. And, a given model will have a history, so Jeff Gorton is a Certified Public Accountant you can avoid cars that have been recalled. Buying a certified pre-owned car and a Certified Financial Planner.
The Cost of Long Term Care By Nancy Burner, Esq. and Kera Reed, Esq.
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As people age, the cost of long term care can become a glaring reality. With the cost of nursing home care at approximately $15,000 per month and the cost of 24-hour care in your home at approximately $5,000 per month, assets can be depleted quickly. Fortunately, the Medicaid program covers the cost of long term care, whether in a nursing home facility or in your home. Community Medicaid is the program that covers care at home. This program covers the cost of a personal care aide to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, cooking, dressing, etc. Community Medicaid also covers the cost of day programs, transportation to medical appointments, certain assisted living programs, and some durable medical equipment and supplies. Chronic Medicaid is the program that covers nursing home care in a facility.
To be eligible for either program, an applicant must have less than $14,550 in assets. The amount of income an applicant will be allowed to maintain each month differs depending on whether you are on Community or Chronic Medicaid. Luckily, there is planning that can be done to protect assets in advance and even right before an individual needs care. Therefore, do not assume that it is too late for you to do Medicaid planning or that you will be ineligible for Medicaid based on your current assets or income. Speak to an Elder Law attorney to learn more about the programs and what you can do to protect your assets and get the care you need. Nancy Burner, Esq., is the founding and managing partner of Nancy Burner & Associates, PC, established in 1995, with offices in East Setauket (631-9413434) and Westhampton Beach (631288-5612).
Traditionally, the beginning of summer is the start of walks on the beach, family barbeques and sipping ice tea on the porch. It is also a time when economists and financial experts review the past six months of market performance and predict what the rest of the year may look like. With that in mind, here is a quick recap of the numbers through June 25, 2014; the S&P 500 is up six percent, the NASDAQ has risen 4.1 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gone up 1.8 percent. Heading into 2014, most economists were predicting a mostly positive outlook for the market but were also sure to caution investors not to expect the robust performance they enjoyed in 2013, when all the markets rose substantially. Last year the S&P 500 was up 29.6 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.5 percent, and the NASDAQ was the biggest winner last year, jumping 38.3 percent. There are many explanations one can look for as to why the market keeps moving up at a steady, and for the most part, calm
pace. One of the obvious explanations is that interest rates remain historically low and are not expected to rise until the spring of 2015 according to most forecasts. Combine that with continued slow expansion of our economy and modest inflation along with corporate earnings remaining steady, and it gives investors confidence to keep their money in the market. There are two other pieces of good news keeping the market afloat. In spite of the Federal Reserve beginning to slow down on its bond-buying regiment (commonly referred to as tapering) the fixed income market rallied in the first half of the year and many sectors, like corporate bonds and municipal bonds for example, are in the black for the first six months of 2014. In addition to a cooperative bond market, the country has enjoyed a mostly quiet news cycle in the first half of the year. Other than the recent news coming out of Iraq about the insurgency spreading, there has not been much in the news to spook the market. So what should stock and bond investors make out of all this good news? Simply put, remain cautious.
Investors must recognize that markets do not go up forever and the current bull market is in its sixth year. That being said, investors must not become overly weighted in the market and create an imbalance to their portfolio. A unintended consequence of investors who do not rebalance their portfolio at least annually, is that they become overly exposed to the stock market and end up losing more money than they ever anticipated when the market does take its eventual dive. The mid-point of a year is the perfect time to evaluate your portfolio. In the next few days and weeks your mid-year statements will be arriving. Take a few minutes to look at your asset allocation mix and if you feel you are overweight or underweight a certain investment class call your financial advisor or consultant and ask them to review your holdings. Do not be lulled into a false sense of security. Enjoy the ride but make sure your seat belt is tightly secured. Michael Hartzman, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is the principal of Bristol Financial Services, located at 255 Executive Drive, Suite 209, Plainview; 516-349-5555.
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Health “Imagine you’re a spider with just one leg,” says Dr. Frank King. “You put forth immense effort to try to haul yourself around, and not only does it wear you out, it’s frustrating and you don’t get far.” King is a chiropractor and doctor of naturopathy specializing in homeopathic remedies. “It gets a bit easier with two legs and easier still with four legs. But it’s not till you have all eight legs that you can really dance.” Dr. King explains that the eight legs represent Eight Essentials we need for optimum mental, physical, and spiritual health: Empowering your human spirit; Water; Nutrition; Fitness; Sleep; Nature; Relationships; and Hands On Techniques (touch). Dr. King describes three areas that are easy to improve on and will have you feeling better quickly. • Drink half your body weight in ounces of spring or well water every
Three Simple Things You Can Do Today to Feel Better Tomorrow Dr. Frank King Outlines
Easy Changes That Can Vastly Improve Health, Happiness, and Well-Being day. If you weigh 150 pounds, that’s 75 ounces of water (about nine cups). “Many of us walk around dehydrated without realizing it and that can have a significant effect on our health and how we feel,” Dr. King says. Dehydrated bodies trap toxins and encourage water retention – a natural defense against the chronic “drought.” A simple test for dehydration: Pinch the skin on the back of your hand and hold for three seconds. When you release, if the ridge from the pinch remains for more than a second, you’re probably dehydrated. • Take at least a few minutes every day to connect with nature. Nature brings perpetual revitalization and ongoing renewal, especially when experienced through multiple senses: the smell of freshly turned earth or evergreens in the woods; the touch of cool stream water on your face or feet; the sight of birds on the wing and budding blooms.
• Take a brisk 10 to 20-minute walk every day. Walking is the simplest and most natural form of exercise. You might walk a nature trail or walk to the store instead of driving or take your pet for a stroll. “Three brisk 10 minute walks a day are as effective at lowering blood pressure as one 30 minute walk,” Dr. King says, citing an Arizona State University study. “Outdoor walking is preferable to walking on a treadmill or other machine since the uneven surfaces and changing directions of natural walking will engage more muscles and tendons.” Swing each arm in synchronization with the opposite foot to strengthen your crosscrawl functionality. Dr. Frank King is a chiropractor, doctor of naturopathy, and founder and president of King Bio. He is also the author of, The Healing Revolution: Eight Essentials to Awaken Abundant Life Naturally! www.kingbio.com.
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In the case that someone is drowning, Dr. Chitkara says, “it is important to get the person out of the water as soon as possible to get oxygen to their brain.” If possible, move the person safely onto land. If they cannot be moved, call for help immediately. If there is a lifeguard present, enlist his or her aid be-
cause they are trained in water rescue and resuscitation. Otherwise, call 911 immediately. “Once the person has been rescued, appropriate and timely medical treatment is essential.” With near drowning, the victim suffers oxygen deprivation, which can cause long-term brain damage. “In these cases, every minute counts,” says Chitkara. “Whenever possible, the victim should be taken to a Level 1 Trauma Center — a designation indicating the highest level of care — where trauma experts such as those at Stony Brook are experienced in caring for near-drowning patients. This will save valuable time in transferring a patient should serious problems arise.” Stony Brook Children’s Hospital has partnered with the Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force to develop a comprehensive water safety education program. For information, visit lidptf.org or call (631) 444-KIDS (5437) to schedule an appointment with one of our primary care pediatricians.
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With miles of beaches and acres of pools, Long Island is an ideal place to enjoy the delights of summer. But along with the fun of swimming, body surfing or just paddling around come some real dangers — including the risk for drowning. Statistics show that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury and death for children ages one to four, and that drowning can occur in as little as two inches of water. Maribeth Chitkara, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospitalist, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, is one of Long Island’s most committed advocates for summer safety, and shares the steps parents should take to keep the entire family safe all summer long. “The single most important thing is to never take your eyes off children who are in the water,” says Dr. Chitkara. “Not even for a few seconds. Nine out of 10 drowning deaths occur when a caregiver is supervising but not paying attention.” If you are at a party or with a group of people, Dr. Chitkara says to have what the Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force calls a “designated water-watcher.” Designate one person to keep a watchful eye on the children and rotate the assignment every 20 minutes or so to keep the watcher fresh. “It is important to keep an eye on children and especially toddlers when around any kind of water — small kiddie pools, toilets, buckets of water when washing the car and the like.” Some other water safety tips that Dr. Chitkara offers: · If a lifeguard is present, never assume that he or she will serve as your eyes. · Always keep a phone near the pool. · If you have a pool, complete four-sided isolation fencing can prevent 50 to 90 percent of child drownings or near drownings. · You may consider investing in safety covers for pools, whirlpools and spa tubs. · If you have an infant or toddler, use a toilet seat lock. · Keep in mind that water reflects the sun’s rays. For protection against harmful rays, be sure to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more. Reapply frequently, especially after going into the water. · If you will be outdoors for a good part of the day, be sure to stay hydrated to prevent heat stroke or exhaustion — especially if you are also exercising. Water is the best source of hydration for the body, and a good rule of thumb is the “8 x 8” and “10 x 10 rule”: Women should drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water daily and men should drink ten 10-ounce glasses daily.
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Enjoy a delicious meal at Plain and Fancy, a movie about the Amish, tour the countryside stopping at farmlands and shops, tour the Amish Country Homestead. Learn about the people and their traditions.
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Enjoy a luncheon at Gurney’s Inn with its oceanfront location. Afterwards you will tour Montauk with a local guide, who will provide insights and stories of landmarks and people. You will have time to shop and browse at Gosman’s Dock, then it’s off the historic Montauk Lighthouse and the beautiful landscape. If time permits, we will stop a local farm stand for fresh vegetables and fruits.
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Tues, September 9 $82 Enjoy Renault Winery rich in history, wine, and resort surroundings. Renault will host a tour and wine tasting along with a family style luncheon. Afterwards you will travel to one of Atlantic City’s Casino’s.
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Two hour trolley tour through 478 sprawling acres to see the final resting place of such notables as Leonard Bernstein, DeWitt Clinton and Samuel F.B. Morse. Lunch at another Brooklyn landmark, Juniors. Meal choice: Cheeseburger, Steakburger or Deli Sandwich.
Yankee Stadium opened in 2009, as a replacement for the original Yankee Stadium. Our tour includes visits to the Yankees Museum, Monument Park, the Dugout and the Clubhouse. Lunch at Carmine’s.
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Lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord before heading to Sight & Sound Theater for “Moses” a magnificent, epic, wonderful story. Experience Moses and the children of Israel as they struggle for faith, freedom and belonging.
Visit Mystic Aquarium, one of the nation’s leading aquariums, before going to Old Mystic Village for lunch on your own and free time to shop among their 60 unique shops.
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Pell Mansion and Carriage House Museum, listed on the Historical Register and boasts formal gardens. Lunch at Artie’s on City Island with a choice of Chicken, Rigatoni or Salmon. Learn about City Island at the Nautical Museum.
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Enjoying a buffet lunch on this three hour tour, with spectacular views of Fire Island, as you relax aboard this 65 foot turn-of-thecentury riverboat.
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The 40th annual Polish Town USA Street Fair and Polka Festival highlights Polish cuisine, culture and heritage and includes live polka bands and more than 200 street vendors. Watch dancing demonstrations, enjoy carnival games and try the Polish food and beer.
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Enjoy a 90 minute sightseeing cruise of New York City as you sail around its waters. The narrated cruise combines the history and the constantly changing cityscape. After the cruise we will be enjoying a luncheon at Waters’ Edge along the East River opposite the United Nations Building.
Spirit Cruise & WTC Memorial Sat, 09/13, Wed 10/08 $159/pp 9/11 Tribute Center & 9/11 Memorial Guided Tour – self-guided visit to the 9/11 Tribute Center Memorial highlighting the history of the WTC. Lunch on the “Spirit of New York” cruising the waters around lower Manhattan.
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR MAINE August 17-19 $795pp, single +$225 3 Nights Lodging at Boothbay Harbor Inn, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, tour Pemaquid and Pemaquid Point Head Light, Perkins Cove, Boothbay Harbor Tour, Lighthouse, Maine State Prison Gift Shop, Camden and Mt Battie, Tours of Ocean Point and Kennebunkport. Take a relaxing two hour cruise on Boothbay Harbor. Includes evening entertainment in hotel lobby. CALL FOR LOW GROUP RATES!
5 Nights lodging, 5 Breakfast, 3 Dinners Visit the Henry Ford Museum, horse drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island, Frankenmuth Village Shops, Kewadin Shores Casino, and ride the Hydro-Jet Ferry Ride.
Cooperstown Erie Canal and Turning Stone Sat-Sun Sept. 6-7 and Tue-Wed Sept. 30-Oct 1 $299pp Board a canal vessel to sail along the Erie Canal for a 90 minute narrgated “Lock Thru” Cruise. Stay overnight at the Turning Stone Casino. Includes $25 meal credit, $40 free play. Visit Cooperstown choice of Farmer’s Museum or Baseball Hall of Fame.
Enjoy thoroughbred horse racing at Saratoga Springs, visit the Haven Oaks Horse Farm, dine at a favorite restaurant, and also see the harness racing and play the slots with a bonus package. You will stay at the Georgian in Lake George. Includes 1 night lodging, 1 Breakfast, 1 dinner and souvenir.
WASHINGTON DC Sept 19-22 $499/pp CALL FOR LOW GROUP RATES! 3 Nights lodging, 3 Breakfast, 3 Dinners Tour our nation’s capital, visit the Smithsonian Institution, Tram Tour at Arlington Cemetery, Embassy Row, National Cathedral, White House Vistor’s Center, National Archives, Capital Hill, Vietnam, WWII, Air Force, Korean, Lincoln & Marine Corps War Memorials, Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. Guided tour of illuminated monuments, visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum.
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Sept. 19-21, $499/pp Enjoy the annual balloon festival and stay at the Surfside Resort. Trip also includes wine and cheese reception, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners including a Dinner Theater show, two hour guided tour of Saratoga Springs, time to shop on your own and a two hour champagne cruise on Lake George.
Tues-Wed 7/15-16 $285/pp See “The Music Man” at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. On Day 2 enjoy an early lunch at the Shady Maple Smorgasbord before heading to “Moses”, magnificent, epic events of this wonderful story.
Lake George Fall Foliage $5* Oct 3-5, $447/pp
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Two nights at the Surfside on the Lake Hotel, enjoy breakfast buffets and dinners, including a Dinner Theater show. Tour Saratoga Springs, the miniature train exhibits at Railroads on Parade, the Fort Ticonderoga Museum and take a cruise on Lake George before a last stop at Prospect Mountain. 2 Nights Lodging, 2 Breakfast, 2 Dinners.
Historic Charleston Tour, stately homes, majestic churches, the Citadel, and the Battery. Dinner at one of Charleston’s finest restaurants. Guided tour of Savannah with buffet lunch at Paula Deen’s The Lady and Sons Restaurant, 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts, 2 full course dinners.
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Three Generation Graduation Mother-Daughter, Grandmother-Granddaughter Among Grads
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Suffolk County Community College conferred degrees on a record 4,189 students at its 2014 commencement in May, including a grandmother-granddaughter and mother-daughter graduates. Kathleen Kearney, 66, of Sayville will graduate with her granddaughter, Emily Espenkotter, 20, of Shoreham, and Shirley residents Deborah Rehm, 56 and her daughter Amanda Rehm, 23 will each receive degrees at Suffolk’s 52nd commencement. Kearney said she credits her granddaughter with motivating her to complete her degree. “I had been taking a course
here and there while I was working as a nurse’s aide,” said Kearney who enrolled at Suffolk in 1997. “My granddaughter, Emily, asked me how many courses I needed to complete my degree and urged me to graduate with her. She motivated me,” said Kearney, who will graduate with a degree in Liberal Arts and General Studies. Kearney said the she has been bitten by the learning bug and plans to continue her education at Empire State College and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Granddaughter Emily, a 2012 graduate of Shoreham Wading River High School, majored in early childhood development, Kearney said.
Deborah Rehm, 56, and her daughter Amanda, 23, are excited to be graduating together. Deborah said she plans to continue her education at St. Joseph’s College and her goal is to open a health care business. Rehm said her daughter Amanda will be attending Stony Brook University this fall and dreams of becoming an art teacher. “I had a wonderful experience,” Deborah Rehm said.
Caregiver Support Groups: Elmont Library
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that the Elmont Public Library and the Nassau County Offices for the Aging and Mental Health are coordinating a support group that is specifically targeted to respond to the needs of caregivers of older persons. The group is led by Dora Lupo, LMHC, MAC, CASAC, Support Group Facilitator. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Elmont Public Library, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. Subsequent meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month thereafter. The meetings are open to residents of Nassau County. This support group will provide an opportunity for participants to share experiences and help one another. Persons interested in attending for the first time, or in need of additional information, should call 516-227-8725.
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Supervisor Ed Romaine (photo) and Councilman Kevin LaValle attended the May Senior Rally at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. The annual Town sponsored luncheon is held to honor senior clubs throughout Brookhaven.
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell honored Louis Palermo as Nassau County’s Senior Man of the Year for 2014. Mr. Louis Palermo was presented with the award at the 40th Annual May Luncheon/Conference in Observance of Older Americans Month. The Nassau County Office for the Aging had close to 400 people in attendance at the special event at the Garden City Hotel.
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Legislator Tom Muratore, Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce President Denise Schwarz, Brookhaven Town Councilman Kevin LaValle and Chamber Board Member Mike Sullivan at the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd Annual Heart and Soul Dinner.
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How Committed is Your State to Local Foods? Physician-Chef Shares 4 Reasons You Should Care
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Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire, respectively claimed the top three spots in the 2014 Locavore Index, which ranks each state’s (and the District of Columbia’s) commitment to promoting and providing locally grown foods. “There are many good reasons to eat locally produced foods. The first among them that they’re very good for us,” says cardiologist and professional chef Michael S. Fenster, MD, (www.whatscookingwithdoc.com), author of Eating Well, Living Better and The Fallacy of the Calorie, (Koehler Books; fall 2014). “There’s a direct relationship between our food, our environment, our genetics, and our health. Eating locally grown foods gives us our most nutritious meals, most flavorful meals. Few choices have as many personal ramifications as that which we decide to stuff into our gob.” He offers four more reasons: •Money: Eating organically, eating fresh and finding the seasonal local foodstuffs can be expensive if you do all your shopping at the supermarket, Dr. Mike says. “Finding healthful produce at venues like a local farmer's market can result in prices that are at least comparable, if not substantially less than, those at the megamarket,” he says. Likewise, visiting a local fishmonger can result in tasty bargains compared to flashfrozen fish flesh. “Finally, by purchasing items produced locally, your money strengthens the local economy and helps sustain the people producing the types of food stuffs that you
wish to sustain yourself upon,” he says. • Freshness: In some ways, it’s amazing we’re alive considering all the food we eat that’s dead, Dr. Mike says, noting almost 60 percent of the modern Western diet is prepackaged, preserved and processed. Because local growers don’t have to add preservatives or pick produce weeks early to ensure that the produce will keep during shipping, local foods can be consumed at the peak of freshness and
what it does not contain, you take a proactive step in determining your own health and wellness, Dr. Mike says. “With enough people acting locally, the impact becomes regional and if enough people demand control over their foodstuffs, then like a crazy cat video gone viral, it can have a global effect.” Michael Fenster, M.D., F.A.C.C., FSCA&I, PEMBA, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist.
“Buy From The Backyard” Act Passes Senate
ripeness – when they taste their very best. • Rhythms: Our great hairy ancestors have always been omnivores. “There is ample evidence that the reason we as a species became the smartest kids on the block is that we took advantage of a varied diet. This hardwired drive for diversity in dining is also one reason why restrictive diets that seek to severely limit what we consume almost always, ultimately fail,” Dr. Mike says. • Sustainability: All the reasons for purchasing high-quality ingredients locally ultimately circle back and rest upon the concept of sustainability. In knowing where your food comes from, in being able to ascertain both what it contains and
Senator Ken LaValle reported that the “Buy From The Backyard” legislation has passed the NY Senate. The measure, supported by Senator LaValle, aims to require state government agencies to allocate 20 percent of their contracts from companies located in New York State. Agriculture remains one of the top industries in New York State. The “Buy From The Backyard Act” (S.978) expands upon an existing law by encouraging the purchase of local food products by state agencies. These inevitable purchases by state agencies will provide a boost to the economy. The act will require state institutions with food contracts to have at least 20 percent of their purchases be grown, produced, harvested or processed in New York State. The bill has been sent to the Assembly for consideration.
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Unlock the Health Secrets of the Mediterranean Touted as one of the healthiest diets in the world, for decades the Mediterranean diest has been promoted as a way top reduce risk of chronic diseases, lose weight and boost the intake of important nutrients. Popular food personality, Denise Hazime, creator of DedeMed.com and recently named Hidden Valley Sandwich Superstar comes: Idiot’s Guide: The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook (Alpha Books, $18.95; 290 pages) The Mediterranean diet Cookbook contains: Recipes for every meal of the day from healthy breakfasts to satisfying desserts; A look at the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet; A glossary of term; Pointers on stocking your kitchen with good-for-you ingredients; Information on components of the Mediterranean lifestyle, including reducing stress and increasing exercise; Advice on adopting the Mediterranean lifestyle as your own.
tasteless overcooked steak. Professionals use touch to gauge doneness, and so can you. Touch your index finger to your cheek. When the meat feels this way, the steak is rare. Touch the tip of your nose. That firmness equates to medium. Your forehead is well done. “But please don’t go there,” says Thompson. •Let it rest. If you cut into a piece of beef as soon as it comes off the grill, you will lose precious juices. Give the proteins in the steak the opportunity to unwind a little bit from the heat they have just experienced. Let most steaks rest at least five to 10 minutes to give the juices time to redistribute evenly throughout the meat. •Goes great with. Skip the steak sauce. A pat of plain or compound butter is the perfect finish. Even experienced grillers need new tips, tools and tricks to perfect their steaks, ribs and dry rub techniques. Consider gifting dad or the grill master in your life a successful grilling season with “Grill Master.” Grill tips, BBQ recipes and information about the book can be found at www.WeldonOwen.com. “There’s a mystique that happens with smoke and flame that you just can’t get any way else, and it’s pretty simple to create,” says Thompson. — State Point
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The seasoned griller commands an arsenal of experience and recipes, all having been painstakingly passed through the generations and perfected over time and temperature. The origin of these tasty traditions usually can be found in family, and the one often deserving the credit is dear old dad. Southern grilling guru Fred Thompson, author of the new book Williams-Sonoma Grill Master a collection of back-to-basics tips and recipes, recalls the influence of his father as early as nine years old. “Every Saturday night my father grilled rib-eye steaks. I wanted to keep up with daddy so I hung out at the grill,” he says. “I was fascinated with what my father could do.” This BBQ season, honor delicious tradition and light that fire! Take a page out of Thompson’s book and learn the secrets to grilling the perfect steak: •Buy good meat. Grass-fed and grass-finished beef tastes better and has a bolder flavor that holds up particularly well against the lick of the grill’s flames. •Simple seasoning. Sprinkle steak liberally on both sides with salt and pepper when you take it out of the refrigerator. Brush steaks on both sides with a little olive oil (not extra virgin). This facilitates the heat transfer, so you can get an evenly browned crust and a delicious steak house flavor. •Timing is important. There’s nothing worse than a rubbery,
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The Path to the Pagent This month I thought I would give my readers an opportunity to get to know our newly selected Ms. New York Senior America Queen, Jane Rubinstein. Not only is she good to look at, but she has the inner beauty that captured the judges.
The Path to the Pageant By Jane Rubinstein Ms New York Senior America 2014
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One Sunday morning, I saw a notice for auditions for Ms. New York Senior America, and was drawn to it. Virginia Werner, the Queen of 2013, was pictured, and I was amazed that she was over 60-years old. I related to her immediately, and wanted to meet her, and find out about the organization, which I felt spoke to me on so many levels. I always believed that aging should not be limiting if you are in good health. I always proceeded in life believing that I can try everything, take a chance, explore different venues, and constantly learn new things to challenge myself. I entered the first day of auditions and met Marleen Schuss, who turned out to be my idol, and role model for all things beautiful and meaningful in life. She embodies what a positive attitude, sincerity, knowledge, and good will to all stands for. I looked around the room and saw all of the former Ms. New York Senior America winners in beautiful sashes, and participants in the organization. The other contestants were all nothing short of amazing and were the proudest examples of women of all ages, let alone over 60 years old. I had arrived at a new place of which I wanted to be a part of. It felt like that magical place that you dream about as a child. I wanted to align myself with people who see what I see and are what I want to be into the future. My journey continued when I received a letter informing me I had been selected as a finalist. Never having participated in a pageant, I began a journey I knew I would love. I remember spending everyday looking forward and creatively planning for this exciting experience. I want to thank all of the women and Bob Geltman of Ms New York Senior America whose experience, guidance, support, and love, helped me to develop and become a better person through the process. I have never experienced a kinder group of women — and a man — who offered advice and encouragement to each and every contestant. Each contestant must prepare for four judged categories. The first category is “Your Philosophy of Life.” You must present your philosophy in 35 seconds or less. It was easy for me because gratitude is the force that drives my life. The hard part was to rework my thoughts and ideas to express this philosophy in 35 seconds. In the second category, each contestant is privately interviewed for five minutes by the judges. Here, the judges can assess your ability to think on your feet and measure your composure. The
third category is the evening gown presentation. This was my favorite part. I love clothes and dressing up, so this was especially fun and exciting. The last category was the presentation of talent. I have been an artist for over 55 years and a dancer for five. I would have ballroom danced with a partner, but for the pageant, I was required to dance alone. Dancing alone was a daunting task for me, forcing me out of my comfort zone. But after much hard work and practice, I was able to perform an interpretive dance integrating my painted mural. The song I danced to further expressed my philosophy of life. My dream came true on April 27, 2014 when I was crowned Ms. New York Senior America — a surreal moment, and perhaps one of the biggest honors I have ever been lucky enough to know. When my name was called as the Queen, the joy, gratitude and privilege cannot adequately be put into words. The crowning of the Queen symbolizes a crowning time in my life. It is the opportunity to represent the value, spirit, and merit of women over 60 years old. I was lucky enough to spend my working life as a high school teacher thrilled to inspire and encourage young people. After retirement, it will be wonderful to inspire and encourage people of my own age group. There is an art to growing older, and as an artist, I always showed people of all ages that they too can be artists. I look forward to sharing my ways of embracing life and its challenges with a positive attitude, optimism, and faith. I am grateful for arriving at this age. It is a celebration of my journey through life thus far. The opportunity to experience a new chapter in life over 60 is a gift that not everyone gets to have. Ms. N.Y. Senior America is an organization that I am so proud and grateful to be a part of. It celebrates the value of women over 60 and opens a new world of friendships, adventures, joy, common bonds, new dreams, new memories, and the opportunity to continue to give to others Together with all of my new sisters, I will do my best to give the term “Senior” the connotation that it deserves — SSophisticated; E- Energetic; N- Notable; I- Inspiring; O- Outstanding; R- Resilient. It meant so much to me to have Ethel Bennett attend the 2014 pageant. A very special thank you to Ethel Bennett and to Ms. New York Senior America for this gift! With love, Queen Jane I hope you enjoyed learning all about our New York Queen as much as I did. Until then, Stay healthy and happy. Ethel In anticipation of the New York State 2015 Pageant to be held at Hofstra University in the Spring of 2015, we are seeking possible participants. If you are 60+ years and possess a stage talent, charm and a positive attitude, we want you. Interview and audition dates will be announced in the fall. A special thank you again to: Nassau County Executive, Ed Mangano; Office of Aging, Victoria Meyerhoefer; Director of Professional Development Services of Hofstra University, Betsy Salemson, for their unparalleled support.
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Did This Player Deserve to Be Tossed from the Casino?
For starters, Matt, the casino made you give back the money simply because it didn’t belong to you. “Finders keepers, losers weepers,” is not a defense for taking credits discovered on a slot machine. You are basing your newly found booty on the premise that when something is abandoned, whoever finds it can claim it. Unfortunately, within the casino walls, this raises ethical and legal challenges. On the casino floor, credits left on machines do NOT belong to the per-
son who finds them, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that they belong to the casino either. Casinos, as well as some gaming jurisdictions, have specific policies on how to handle abandoned credits. The children’s rhyme, “finders keepers, losers weepers” may apply in children’s games but doesn’t pass muster in gambling establishments. Like a pair of sunglasses left at a
to you and other slot-playing patrons: before you walk away from any slot machine, don’t forget to press the cash-out button. As for you being 86’d from the casino, well, that might have been a bit over the top. I have never heard of any leftover-credits-playing player given the heave-ho. That said, that doesn’t mean there are not swindlers who make a living scav-
Gambling Wisdom of the Week: “I have seen a pregnant woman stand at a 21 game, oblivious to labor pains, until we thought we were going to become midwives, and leave only when we summoned an ambulance.” – Harold S. Smith Sr., I Want to Quit Winners (1961). blackjack game, in the joints where I worked, we regarded credits left on a slot machine specifically as “lost property” and did our best to find their rightful owner. Today, especially if one uses his or her Player’s card, it is relatively easy to track the previous player. Nevertheless, a tip
enging the millions lost each year by gamblers who forget their stored credits (winnings). The pretender who purposively circles the casino floor looking for orphan credits on a slot machine, or even change on the floor for that matter, can warrant the dreaded
permanent 86 for making a full-time occupation of cruising the casino eyeing easy pickings. That said, I will buy that you weren’t a credit conniver looking for an easy score. So, playing slot manager for just a moment, my casino management style would not have even warranted a wrist slap. I was one to operate more in the spirit of the law, not the letter of, although, I must acknowledge that every gaming supervisor will handle your scenario their own way. All I would have told you was that the next time you find credits remaining on the machine, you should inform some slot floor personnel, and then I would have gone on my merry way. Had we found the previous player, I just would have credited him or her $12. Now let’s look at the positive here, Matt, of which there is one. For the next 30 days, you won’t be playing on a machine that has a house edge of up to two percent.
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Dear Mark: I was asked to leave a casino by security for, if you can believe this, playing someone else’s leftover $12 worth of credits that they had left on a slot machine and didn’t cash out. Although not banned for life, I was “rudely” told it was against the law, made me return the $12, and told not to come back for 30 days. You have got to be kidding me! What ever happened to "finders keepers, losers weepers?” Matt N.
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Where All Your Technology Questions Are Answered By Nick Radesca QUESTION: Each time I visit Medical Chart
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The first thing I did was start keeping separate medical logs for my wife and me. Each log entry has the date of visit, name of doctor, specialty (e.g., gastroenterologist), reason for visit with results followed by the cost and mileage (for tax purposes). Though I maintain it on an Excel spreadsheet, it can be easily kept in handwritten form. In addition to the log,I obtain copies of our test result forms from doctors and save them in a binder.
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While I find the log to be an essential record, as time went by it grew in size, containing so much information that it became difficult to comprehend, so the next thing I did was to summarize key data, which looks like this (right). As you can see, the chart is divided into the following sections: Family History; Current Conditions; Resolved Conditions; Vaccinations; Recurring exams/labs/checkups; Other (nonrecurring) important tests and procedures On the back, which is not shown, is a list of present and past doctors showing their specialties and contact info. Each entry taken from the medical log has: Date of visit; Doctor’s name and specialty; What occurred during the visit; Results or treatment with perti-
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