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★★★Race for County Executive★★★ This year the people of Suffolk County will be electing a new County Exceutive to replace outgoing County executive Steve Levy. The two main candidates are Democrat Steve Bellone and Republican Angie Carpenter. Steve Bellone was elected as Babylon’s 30th Town Supervisor in 2001 after serving a four-year term on the Town Board. He is an Army veteran and the current Town Supervisor (fourth term). Angie M. Carpenter is Suffolk County Treasurer since 2005 (she was re-elected in 2009) and was elected and served in the Suffolk County Legislature from 1993. She served on almost every legislative committee and was elected unanimously to serve as the Legislature’s Deputy Presiding Officer for two consecutive years. We asked both candidates identical questions.
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What is your position or plans for public transportation insofar as it affects Suffolk County’s senior citizen demographic. I support public transportation. We cannot grow our economy if people cannot get from point A to point B. As County Executive, I will work with advocacy groups and companies that provide transportation to investigate if routes need to be changed based on need.
Your position/plans for public transportation insofar as it affects Suffolk County’s senior citizen demographic.
While we realize there are federal and state funds involved, what is your position on nutrition programs (such as Meals on Wheels, etc.). So many people depend on social services delivered by the County and in tough budgetary times, it is imperative that we figure out ways to deliver services better, as I did in Babylon. I support senior citizen nutrition programs and will work with the Office of Aging to ensure needs are being met. The Star/Property Tax. Again, the state is involved, but what are your thoughts on what can be done to rein in property taxes at the county level. Continued on page 33
I’ve had a long history of being supportive of mass transit. One of my first initiatives was to create a public transportation task force to make the system more available. I instituted putting the county bus phone numbers on the busses and the shelters. It took a year to do but I created the legislation that got it done. I was especially happy to see the Sunday bus service, especially in this economic climate. It’s a chicken and the egg sort of thing. The more people that use the bus the more routes there will be. I created the legislation that put the bike racks on the busses, got a student fair passed. Mass transit is very important for all the citizens of the county, not just the senior population. While we realize there are federal and state funds involved, your position on nutrition programs such as Meals on Wheels, etc. Meals-on-Wheels provides such a valuable service. It’s often the only nourishing food a senior has and it also provides the socialization and interaction they need, as well as checking on the senior personally, making sure they are okay. There are immeasurable benefits. I’ve met with the supervisors of Nassau and Westchester to discuss joining as a region going after tax dollars we are due from Albany and Washington for this and other purposes. We give Albany and Washington a lot of tax dollars and want back what we deserve. Continued on page 6
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If Original Medicare won’t pay for health care or services you received, you’ll find this out when you get your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN). An MSN is a notice you get from Original Medicare that lists services and items you have received from doctors, other health care providers, and suppliers. You’ll usually get an MSN every three months. The MSN is not a bill. It shows the amount Medicare paid for health care services and items you received and the amount you’re responsible for paying. When Medicare denies payment for a service, it’s listed on your MSN. If you think your care was medically necessary and Medicare should cover it, there are a few things you can do. First, make sure that the problem isn’t a simple billing mistake. Medicare uses a set of service codes, called CPT codes, for processing medical claims. Each medical service has a specific code. Sometimes, providers accidentally use the wrong codes when filling out
Medicare paperwork, and this can result in Medicare denials. A denial can sometimes be easily resolved by asking your doctor to check that your claim was submitted with the right codes. Your doctor’s billing office can call 800-MEDICARE to get in touch with the company that processes Medicare claims. If the wrong code was used, ask your doctor to resubmit the claim with the correct code. If your doctor thinks that the claim was filed correctly or doesn’t want to resubmit the claim, you may wish to appeal. An appeal is a formal request asking Medicare to pay for services or items it denied. To appeal to Original Medicare, follow the appeal instructions on the MSN. Circle the items you want to dispute, write “please review” and sign the bottom. Then mail it to the address listed on the MSN. It’s also a good idea to get a letter of support from your doctor saying why you needed the denied service, or why it was medically necessary. Including this letter with your MSN when you send it for review typically makes a big difference in your appeal. Send your appeal certified mail or delivery confirmation so that you make
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Q. Original Medicare won’t pay for a blood test that my doctor ordered for me. What can I do? — Cassie
The appeals process for Medicare Advantage plans is slightly different. If you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, you should get a written notice from your plan whenever it denies payment or coverage of your health care. The notice contains instructions on how to appeal. –Marci The Medicare Rights Center is the largest independent source of Medicare information and assistance in the United States. Founded in 1989, Medicare Rights helps older adults and people with disabilities get high-quality, affordable health care.
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sure it arrives, and keep copies of what you send. You have 120 days from the date you receive the MSN to appeal. Appealing is easy. Many people win and get Medicare to pay for their care. However, there are certain services that Original Medicare never pays for. For example, Medicare never covers more than 100 days in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Before you appeal, you may want to find out how Medicare usually covers the denied service. If you appeal for services that Medicare never covers, you’re unlikely to win.
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EDITORIAL
Taxes . . . Who Really Pays The Most?
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For some reason or another the President’s latest plan to stop the job drain and our increasingly rising national debt — placing more taxes on those who make the most money — smacks of some serious shortsightedness and plain old political legerdemain. And, like much that ails the country, the idea of raising the taxes on the wealthy is “Bush’s fault” (in this case, it really was. He did it first!). Here are some facts — not semantics, not half-truths, not creative accounting — from the Internal Revenue Service. While the IRS admits there are some folks who earn above $1 million a year not paying taxes, that represents less than one percent of those earning that much (1,470 not paying taxes versus 237,000). The tax rate on over-a-
million-dollar earners for the 2011 cycle will be 29.1 percent; households earning between $50 and $75,000 will pay an average of 15 percent in federal taxes; those earning between $40 and $50,000 will average about 12.5 percent, while households making between $20 and $30,000 will pay 5.7 percent. That’s a far cry from the President’s assertion that “Warren Buffet’s secretary shouldn’t pay higher taxes than Warren Buffett…” And, when asked at a White House briefing, the President’s Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, couldn’t or wouldn’t come up with the number of millionaires who paid less taxes than middle class households. In fact, according to the IRS, in 2009 taxpayers who made more than $1 million a year paid an average of 24.4 per-
cent in federal taxes, nearly five times what the bottom households did. The Tax Policy Center estimates that almost half of the households in this country will pay no income tax. There have been cries of class warfare over the President’s proposal and they shouldn’t be dismissed out of order. What is being asked of the American people is for those who have worked the hardest, built their businesses, invested wisely, and paid the most taxes, etc., to pay more. And if they don’t they’re “bad” people. Well, that’s not the way America has worked, nor is it the way it should work. As for whether raising billions more dollars will create jobs also remains to be seen. If a private business hires people, the government didn’t pay for that,
the business that did the hiring did, so where does the money raised to create jobs go? And what the heck does the government know about creating jobs or running businesses anyway? There aren’t any sterling examples of either in the history of the US Government People with money — and I’m certainly not one of them — are the people that run and own private businesses, that spend money to make money. The trickle down effect is enormous. Taxing them more with a specious argument meant, seemingly, to divide the country doesn’t work, nor should it be allowed. Whew. Okay, we’re into fall and winter’s around the corner. Bundle up, stay warm and we’ll see you in November. — Ed
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with affected parents may never suffer vision loss. A number of additional factors are associated with AMD, including cigarette smoking, bright sunlight, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diet. The National Eye Institute conducted the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), which found that a dietary supplement containing a combination of vitamins and minerals reduced people’s risk of developing advanced AMD. The supplement is
available over the counter, but should only be taken after consulting a doctor. Studies have also linked consuming lower amounts of dietary fat to decreased chances of developing advanced AMD. Foods high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish and nuts, as well as colorful vegetables rich in carotenoids may also help prevent AMD. Current research holds promise for new AMD treatments. The biopharmaceutical company Advanced Cell Technology recently launched a clinical trial of a cellular therapy derived from stem cells that could preserve and restore vision of AMD patients. Oxford BioMedica is conducting a gene therapy human study that could be a long-lasting approach to halting vision loss from AMD, with only a single treatment. And, Regeneron is seeking FDA approval of a therapy for wet AMD that requires less frequent treatment injections than existing treatments like Lucentis, which is FDA-approved for AMD, and Avastin, a cancer drug which is often prescribed off label to AMD patients.
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Blurry vision and blind spots may be more than just signs of aging — they can be indicators of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This complex disease affects more than 10 million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness for people over 50. Promising research is advancing new treatments and teaching us more about the disease, but people must take preventive measures and understand the importance of early diagnosis to protect their sight; especially as aging Baby Boomers are becoming more at risk. Early diagnosis depends on detecting warning signs and regular visits to an ophthalmologist. A person suffering from the early stages of AMD may not notice changes in their vision. But as the disease advances, they may experience blurring in their central vision, especially during detail-oriented tasks like reading. Doctors diagnose AMD by identifying yellow deposits called drusen that collect underneath the retina. Most people initially suffer from dry AMD, which occurs when the cells in the eye’s macula slowly break down to gradually blur central vision. Some cases of dry AMD progress to the wet form, which causes rapid, advanced vision loss because abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula and leak blood and fluid. A person seeing straight lines as wavy is a classic symptom of wet AMD. Genetics often play a role in AMD, but the heredity link is complicated as many people develop the condition without family history of it, while those
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Angie M. Carpenter continued from page 1 The reason I’m running is because I’m fighting to make Suffolk a great place to live, not leave. We want to balance our communities. Yes, we want young people but we also want seniors; we want their history, their experience, the institutional balance they offer, we want people who can say “hey we tried that and it didn’t work.” That is why when people look at the two candidates and want the best equipped to represent them, not the most gifted orator, or the one with the biggest campaign chest, but if they want someone who knows every facet of this county, then you want Angie Carpenter.
Star/Property Tax. Again, the state is involved, but your thoughts on what can be done to rein in property taxes at the county level. While it’s not a county a function, we as elected officials have a responsibility to make sure that all our residents use it. And many, many seniors in this county have not applied for it. It’s our responsibility to get the info out to these people, making sure they know of deadlines, property tax payment schedules. People just aren’t aware and it’s outr responsibility to make them aware. The county’s Office of the Aging. Where does it have a place in your administration and what role/roles will it play. It’s important to make sure the Office of the Aging is truly, truly there to help the needs of our seniors.
Your general economic plan for Suffolk County. My economic plan is simple: find and get solutions for Suffolk. Not creating more government, but making less red tape, less bureaucracy, not getting in the way, staying out of your pocket. I’m looking at promoting and encouraging our local businesses first. We need to encourage and support those who’ve invested in our county, who hire our people, who pay the taxes. We also need to promote tourism. And not just from out of town folks but from our own people. Why drive four hours to go camping when we’ve ample camping right here in Suffolk County? I don’t have all the answers but the answers are out there and if you can bring everyone together who wants to share their ideas together we can make it work. That’s how I ran my own business and that’s how I run my department and it is how I’ll run Suffolk County.
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We have to grow our economy in order to expand our tax base and alleviate the tax burdens on middle class families and seniors. We also need to run government more efficiently. In Babylon, I cut taxes by $4.3 million last year and reduced debt every year in office. And we aren’t doing less in Babylon, we’re doing more than we have ever before because we have made government more efficient. We can do the same thing in County Government. continued on page 33
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Vendors Wanted. For Temple Avodah of Oceanside’s fabulous 7th Annual Holiday Boutique to be held November 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $60 per eightfoot reserved spot. To reserve call 516766-6809; Temple Avodah, 3050 Oceanside Rd., Oceanside. October 2 Stand Up for Life. A silent pro-life vigil in Huntington at the intersection of Rt.25 and Rt.110 and in Manorville at LIE Exit 70 on County Road 111. Rain or shine; 2 to 3:30 p.m. Signs provided. Sponsored by the Long Island Coalition for Life. Call 631-754-9141 or 631-243-1435. October 5 Bereavement Support Group. For parents who have suffered the loss of a child. Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Held in the lower level of Oceanside Jewish Center, 2860 Brower Avenue, Oceanside. All are welcome. For further information 516-849-2524. October 6 Adult Day Care. Learn about options for Adult Day Centers, non-residential, community-based facilities for elders who need supervised care outside the home during the day. While services may vary, most offer social and therapeutic activities, transportation, personal care, and meals; 10:30 a.m. All
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October 8 Dance Band. Mike Virostko and his 15piece band playing music you love to hear from yesteryear. Singles and couples welcome! St. Sylvester’s Community Center, Robinson and Ohio Avenue, Medford, one block south of LIE Exit 64; 7 to 10 p.m.; $10 admission. Raffles and 50/50, refreshments available. For info: 631-730-3333; www.goodolddanceband.com.
October 19 Covered Dish Dinner. Sponsored by Valley Stream Historical Society, Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Brooklyn Ave. & 7th St., Valley Stream; 6:30 p.m. Guests should call for alphabetic dish assignment. Fee $5. Call 516-825-7157 or 516-872-4159.
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VETERANS NEWS Obama: We Can’t Cut Services to Vets While addressing the American Legion in August, President Obama declared his support and admiration for America’s servicemembers and veterans. In an effort to alleviate vet’s fears about budget cuts, the president told the American Legion audience, “As a nation, we’re facing tough choices as we put our fiscal house in order. But I want to be absolutely clear — we cannot, and we must not, balance the budget on the backs of our veterans. And as Commander in Chief, I won’t allow it.”
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VA Games Coming to Buffalo Buffalo’s VA Western New York Healthcare System was selected as host site for the 2013 National Veterans Golden Age Games. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), the games are the world’s largest sports and recreational competition for senior veterans. The event will run May 30 to June 4, 2013. For more information about the National Veterans Golden Age Games and other VA national rehabilitation programs, visit the VA’s Website at www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov.
Military Retirement Reform Watch Defense Secretary Panetta has stated that he would likely grandfather current servicemembers and military retirees — essentially shielding them from any major changes to their retirement. However, that does not mean that the proposed change to the annual cost-ofliving-adjustment (COLA) formula and TRICARE fee changes are not going to happen. Read more at militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/08/military-retirement-watch-aug-30/. Lung Problems Studied in Veterans A recent study suggests that shortness of breath and reduced fitness among some military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan may be caused by lung damage from smoke, sandstorms and toxins. Among the volunteers examined in the new study — primarily members of the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Ky. — most had long-term exposure to a sulfur-mine fire that burned for 30 days in 2003 near Mosul, Iraq. Dr. Robert Miller of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center led the study, which was recently published in the
Jacob Samuel Fletcher New England Journal of Medicine. Collecting Batteries for the Troops Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD, Chairman of the Veterans and Seniors Committee, is collecting four packs of AA batteries for the Jacob’s Light Foundation to send to our troops overseas. The Jacob’s Light Foundation was founded by Dorine Kenney and is named in loving memory of her son
Jacob Samuel Fletcher, who was killed in Iraq in 2003. The Foundation sends care packages to troops deployed overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, with a particular emphasis on those servicemen and servicewomen who do not have a support network at home. Jacob’s Light has shipped more than 400,000 pounds of supplies to date. Our troops have requested these batteries because they are used in their handheld electronic devices. “I encourage everyone to donate batteries to the Jacob’s Light Foundation and to support its mission to provide support and the comforts of home to the dedicated brave men and women fighting overseas to protect our safety and our way of life,” Legislator Stern said. “I have personally joined Jacob’s Light” many times to assist in packing supplies, and the feeling of community and caring is indescribable. I thank Dorine Kenney and all of the dedicated Jacob’s Light volunteers for their hard work and devotion to the well-being of our troops.” Batteries can be brought to Legislator Stern’s District Office, located at 1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY 11743. For additional information, please call Legislator Stern’s office at 631-854-5100.
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Have a Heart Healthy Football Season Just because it’s football season doesn’t mean you have to pack on the pounds and put your heart at risk.
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Can you keep it healthy at the tailgate party or football-watching bash? Yes! Football season is well along and the return of one of America’s most popular sports means the return of many beloved traditions — including lots of fried and fatty meats washed down with calorie-laden drinks. But just because it’s football season doesn’t mean you have to pack on the pounds and put your heart at risk. In fact, you can do a lot to keep your tailgating and other parties heart healthy — without giving up the fun or the flavor. Check out these helpful tips: The meats No tailgate is complete without a pile of meat on the grill. Just be mindful of which ones you’re firing up. Choose lean or extra-lean beef burgers, and keep the patties to the size of a deck of cards. Or try turkey burgers or salmon burgers, which are tasty and give you the essential omega-3 fatty acids your body needs. If you crave the traditional fried wings, try replacing them with grilled chicken breast strips tossed in a small amount of your favorite sauce. Picking the healthiest meat isn’t the only healthy choice you can make. Be careful about how you season it. Resist a heavy shaking of the salt shaker; instead, throw in some chopped onions or extra pepper to spice things up. Choose 100-percent whole-wheat buns or make a lettuce wrap. Or you can cut your burger in half and have just one side of the bun.
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The sides At many football parties and stadium parking lots, there’s no shortage of chips or fries stacked high with chili, cheese and whatever else you can think of. However tempting they may be, you can fill up (and feel better later) by nibbling on vegetables throughout the game. “Load up on the veggies,” said Rachel Johnson, Ph.D., R.D., .a professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont and a volunteer for the American Heart Association. “Have vegetables for dipping rather than chips. Serve plenty of salsa and bean-based dips rather than other high-calorie dips.” Low-fat Greek
yogurt can be substituted for sour cream and mayonnaise-based dips. Skewers are also a fun and flavorful way to snack. Load them up with onions and peppers, or throw some corn on the cob or zucchini on the grill. Aim to fill most of your plate with fruits and veggies. The drinks Beer and full-calorie sodas are usually plentiful at football parties and games. If drinking alcohol at games, just remember to use moderation. “Try not to overindulge on alcoholic beverages,” Johnson said. “Too much beer, wine or liquor impairs judgment and can cause us to eat more.” If you do get a beer at the game, try one with the least amount of calories and carbohydrates. For those who choose to drink alcohol, the American Heart Association recommends an average of one to two alcoholic drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women. (A drink is one 12-ounce beer, four ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces of 80-proof spirits or an ounce of 100-proof spirits.) As far as soda goes, you’ll usually find no-calorie options wherever the fullsugar kind is. Water is the best choice, though, especially at games early in the season where dehydration is a concern. If you want a little more excitement then just plain water, throw in some fresh fruit to give it a refreshing taste. Tailgating Do’s and Don’ts Choose your sides in moderation. Try to make sure your plate is colorful, with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Drink lots of water. You may be feeling hungry, but you may actually just be dehydrated. Remind yourself to only eat if you are hungry — not just for something to do at the game. — The American Heart Association
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With a straight, point spread bet, you simply pick one side or the other to win the game, plus or minus the point spread on the board. When placing a point-spread type wager, you lay 11 to win 10.
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Gambling Wisdom of the Week: “Sports bettors beg God more in one hour than Muslims pray to Allah in one day.”—Chad Millman, editor in chief of ESPN, The Magazine
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something like this on Week Four: Green Bay Packers -170, Denver Broncos +150. This means that for every $17 you bet on Green Bay, you will win $10. For every $10 you bet on Denver, the underdog, you pocket $15 if the Broncos win. The casino penalizes you for betting on a strong team like the Super Bowl Champion Packers by making you wager a lot to win a little. However, by betting one of the worst teams in the NFL, like Denver, at Lambeau Field no less, the potential profit of $17 for every $10 wagered might be worth the risk to a Broncos fan. From the linemaker’s perspective, the money line is an estimate of the probability of a particular team’s winning, plus or minus a small portion taken by the house as vig. As for a “futures” bet, it is a wager on the outcome of a future event, like the Super Bowl. Almost all sports books offer futures bets for most major sporting events. Though the house edge on a futures bet varies from one sports book to another, payoff odds are set to give the sports book a substantial edge when the betting action is proportional to the odds. As for a futures bet on the Super Bowl this year, at Vegsinsider.com, both Green Bay and the Patriots are currently at 7/1 to win Super Bowl XLVI, followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and the N.Y. Jets at 8/1. For myself, I am predicting a repeat of last year’s Super Bowl with Green Bay and Pittsburgh, so I’m all over the Packers to repeat, with some long shot action on the Detroit Lions at 60/1.
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Dear Mark: Now that the NFL football season is finally under way, please explain the differences between making a point-spread wager and betting the money line. Also, any thoughts regarding a Super Bowl futures bet? David D. With $1 billion plus on the line, sports book operators are very pleased that the NFL lockout of 2011 is resolved, especially since wagering on college and pro football accounts for approximately 43 percent of their sports action. The casino doesn’t pocket a cool billion; it’s more like 5.5 percent of the total amount wagered, but below are two, every-Sunday-ways the house reaches into your wallet. With a straight, point spread bet, you simply pick one side or the other to win the game, plus or minus the point spread on the board. When placing a point-spread type wager, you lay 11 to win 10. That means if you want to win $100, you have to wager $110 no matter which team you are betting on. If you win, you will collect $210, which is your $110 wager plus the $100 winnings. The 11 for 10 commission, also called a vigorish (aka vig), is the compensation taken by the house on every straight, point spread bet wagered. Perhaps, David, you were interested in assuming more risk for a greater reward. You can do this by betting the underdog without points by making a money line bet. A money line bet, simply called “the line,” is a wager on the straight-up total of an event where a favorite involves laying odds, or putting up more money than will be won, and a bet on the underdog involves taking odds. By examining the board closely, you will notice that there are two totals given for each team on a money line bet, a negative and a plus side. For example, the board could read
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I was 39 years old when my husband died unexpectedly in his sleep. It was the shock of a lifetime. He was my love, my rock, a crucial part of my life and our children’s future, and in an instant, he was gone. A few weeks after his death, I received a letter from my insurance company. The letter said that when you lose a spouse it is normal to want to date, usually sooner rather than later. I felt guilty even thinking about the possibility and could not fathom the idea of dating so soon after my husband had died. I buried this idea along with the letter knowing I would re-enter the dating scene in my own time. That time came several months later. I was by myself at the grocery store and I looked up to find a man watching me with an interested look in his eye. To my surprise, I found myself feeling attracted to him. I didn’t know what to do! This innocent exchange of glances made me uncomfortable, but only in a sense that I realized I was no longer a married woman but an available single one. That one look instilled in me a sense of freedom. Over the next few weeks I began to consider the idea of dating. I felt like there were a few things I needed to do before it would feel comfortable to date. First, I needed to be willing to discuss dating with people who I was close to. I decided to talk to my fatherin-law. He was the person closest to my husband. I called him and asked him what he thought about me dating. He said genuinely that he wanted me to be happy and that he knew Mark would want me to be happy too. He didn’t hesitate to give me his blessing to date whoever and whenever I wanted. I also called my sister. I told her I’d been thinking about dating. I wasn’t sure what she would say and was shocked when she didn’t say anything. Instead the line seemed to go dead. I said, “Are you there?” She replied, “Yes, I was crying. I was worried you would never want to date again after Mark. I’m so happy you are considering it.” Her response wasn’t what I expected, but from both her and my father-in-law’s answers I felt better about moving forward. Second, I needed to know that I wouldn’t be dating to just fill a void. I knew that the void that Mark’s death left in my life would never be filled the same way that Mark filled it. I knew that even as I started dating, I still had to continue to fill my own life with my own positive
activities, people, and feelings; I could not put the pressure on someone else to fill Mark’s place — if I did, neither one of us would ever be truly happy. Third, I needed to fully embrace the feeling of being attracted to another person. I decided to trust that my body was telling me ‘it’s OK!’ and gave in to the butterflies. When I was so wrapped up in the sadness of losing Mark, I had no space to let someone in. There were no butterflies. So when I felt an attraction to a man, I thought maybe it was time. But now what was I to do? I hadn’t dated in a decade. I was a single mom who worked full time. My options for meeting men were pretty limited. However I had met Mark online and thought it was a good place to start. I created a profile and even programmed a search. It felt a little uncomfortable to be searching for a ‘new’ man after being with one man for 10 years. As I scanned through the results, not many of the profiles interested me. After several pages I started to wonder if I was just being extremely critical because I wasn’t ready. But in that same moment, I stumbled upon a profile of an attractive man whose profile made me smile. He and I met a month later and spent seven hours together on our first date. That was just the start — we wound up dating for 18 months. And after I’d fallen in love and spent countless hours entwined in the connection with him, I decided to stop seeing him. Not because I wasn’t ready, but because he wasn’t ready. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life; it hurt me deeply and I’m sure it hurt him, too. But it was the right decision. By completely letting go and trusting the universe and jumping into intimacy with a man again I found my heart. In setting boundaries in my love life, I genuinely found myself. And finally I realized that I could be with a man and, furthermore, consider having a future with someone other than Mark. So, while my first attempt at a relationship after my husband did not end up as I had wanted, it was an experience that greatly furthered my healing and growth. After losing a spouse, putting your heart on the line may feel like the last thing in the world you want to do. However, by interacting intimately with others you may find a little bit more of yourself. And in time, if you wish, I hope that you’ll find someone new to share your life with. For more information about Jennifer and her memoir, The Gift Giver, please visit www.thegiftgiverbook.com.
Keeping Your Home Safe enough to open the door part way and use a door chain: a strong intruder can easily snap up the chain. ·Do arrange for someone to look after your home if you’re away. Have someone pick up the mail, flyers, etc., so they don’t pile up. Leave your car in the driveway, or ask a neighbor to park in your driveway and arrange for someone to check your house periodically. ·If you live in a high-risk area, you may want to consider an alarm system. By some estimates, a home protected with an alarm is only one sixth as likely to be burglarized as a home without one. Some insurance companies offer a discount on your home insurance premium if you have an alarm system. ·Do make sure that you have the right home insurance for your house, belongings and family. Talk to a reliable home insurance provider about the suitability of your current home insurance policy, then request a home insurance quote, and weigh your options.
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·Do give your home that lived-in look. If your house is empty during the day, set automatic timers on lights and radios to give the impression that someone is home, 24 hours a day. ·Don’t post your first name on your mailbox or apartment buzzer. And don’t use it in your telephone listing, especially if you’re a woman living alone. Just list your initial and last name. The same advice goes for your answering machine; on your outgoing message say something like, “You’ve reached 555-1234. We can’t take your call right now ...” and don’t mention your name. ·Do keep your doors and windows locked when they’re not being used. Provided you can get out quickly in case of fire, locking your doors and windows, even when you’re home, provides extra security. ·Don’t leave curtains and blinds open at night. Doing so gives nighttime prowlers a good view of you and your belongings. ·Do use the peephole on your door when sizing up visitors. It isn’t good
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Millions of seniors and others relying on Medicare may be caught off guard by the change in Medicare’s annual open enrollment period this year. Under a provision of the Affordable Care Act, the Medicare annual open enrollment period changes to October 15 through December 7, 2011. Last year, it was held November 15 through December 31. All Medicare beneficiaries are allowed this one time each year to make changes to their Medicare coverage for the coming year. “It’s important you prepare now for annual enrollment if your current plan doesn’t meet your needs,” said Adrienne Muralidharan, senior Medicare specialist for the Allsup Medicare Advisor, an impartial Medicare plan selection service that helps people understand and choose the most affordable and appropriate plans. (Allsup is not a Medicare plan provider.) While the earlier Medicare open enrollment period may take people by surprise, it will help ensure they have their updated Medicare membership cards at the start of 2012. “With this change, people will have an easier time seeking healthcare when January arrives, since Medicare will have more time to confirm coverage for
2012,” Muralidharan said. “In the past, some people with Medicare had to pay out-of-pocket for care at the start of the year because enrollment went through December 31.” Other Changes for 2012 •Prescription drug (Part D) costs will change. Costs overall will increase slightly, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Standard Benefit Plan, which outlines the minimum allowable plan coverage. However, detailed cost information on individual plans will not be available until later this year. Estimates show that initial Part D deductibles will increase to $320. •Medicare recipients reaching the donut hole will benefit from higher prescription drug discounts. The gap in prescription drug coverage (the donut hole) starts when someone reaches the initial coverage limit, which is estimated at $2,930 for 2012, and ends when they have spent $4,700. During the donut hole, all costs are covered by the individual out-of-pocket. In 2012, people who reach the coverage gap will receive a 14percent discount on generic drugs (up from seven percent in 2011) and a 50percent discount on brand name drugs (unchanged from 2011).
Medicare recipients reaching the donut hole will benefit from higher prescription drug discounts. •Cost for Medicare Part B premiums likely to increase. Increases to existing Medicare Part B (medical insurance) premiums are tied to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is announced in October. For two years, there has been no COLA increase. Preliminary forecasts indicate there will be an increase in COLA for 2012, meaning all Medicare beneficiaries are likely to experience an increase in Part B premiums. •Medicare Advantage plans see changes. While healthcare reform is reducing rebates paid to Medicare Advantage plans, these plans continue to be popular. Nearly one in four of Medicare recipients enrolled in a Medicare Advan-
Top 5 Weird Junk Discoveries
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We live in a society where people buy and collect a lot of stuff. The founder and owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Brian Scudamore says he’s always amazed by the odd junk people pay his company to pick up. Recently the company compiled a list of the strangest items, what they call “weird junk.” These items round out the Top 5: 5. Garage full of garden gnomes. This collection was found after some tenants had moved out of a house in Minnesota. Evidently, their extended garden gnome family didn’t make the cut. “My initial reaction was that her teenage kids must have stolen every garden gnome in town,” said Anthony Stamson, member of the stunned cleanup crew. 4.Boxes of brand new electronic accessories. A product design office was closing in South Carolina, and they junked several truckloads full of brand new accessories for iPods, iPads, iPhones, as well as entire cappuccino machines, smart phones, HD projection TVs and more. The franchise was able to find new homes for most of the items through local charities. 3. A mortician’s closet. This oddity emerged from a California storage unit that had been abandoned — a closet
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tage plan in 2010. Most people will continue to have dozens of Medicare Advantage plans as well as Part D plans available. However, these providers can change the coverage options they offer. According to Muralidharan, most Medicare beneficiaries should receive their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) from their existing Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plan providers by September 30. CMS is expected to make information available to the public on Medicare.gov in October. “It’s important to carefully review the information sent to you by your plan provider, since this will cover any possible changes. For example, increasing copays, changes to drug formularies or changes to treatment coverage,” Muralidharan said. “For some people, however, this can be overwhelming,” Muralidharan added. “If you need help sorting through the information to make a decision, it’s important to know organizations like Allsup can help take the guesswork out of reviewing and choosing your plan.” For an evaluation of your options, please call an Allsup Medicare Advisor specialist at 866-521-7655 or go to medicare.allsup.com.
used for storing dead bodies, as seen in a morgue. “Once I realized what it was used for, I felt creeped out but also puzzled. Why was it in an abandoned storage container?” said Flo Murray, another franchise partner. 2. Taxidermy animals. Finding mounted animals isn’t too strange. However, an albino stuffed cobra? That’s a little odd. A stuffed baboon? Pretty unusual. A two-headed kitten fetus in a formaldehyde jar? Now things can’t get much weirder than that — especially hidden in a room in a San Francisco retirement home. 1.Frozen human stem cells. This is it, the winner of weird. The 1-800-GOT-JUNK? crew in Dallas was cleaning out the home of a family that was moving out of the country. The freezer was full of cuts of meat, which the homeowner told the truck team members they could share amongst themselves. Little did franchise partner Peggy Lamy realize when she froze the items that a green tea box mixed in with the bags contained human stem cells belonging to the family’s deceased father. The daughter phoned days later, emotional and panicked. “We made arrangements to meet them shortly after that to return the precious cells,” explains Lamy. “Strangely, the family did not turn up.” Whatever happened to the green tea box? Well it remains in the Lamy’s freezer as a great conversation piece. For more junk-removal information, go to 1800gotjunk.com. — NewsUSA
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Overall Winners were: Tom Barrett and Dave Hungerford (tie) and Kathe Palermo for West Sayville; and Henry Pazera and Sandy Dyer for Timber Point.
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The 18th Annual 50+ LifeStyles Golf Classic was held September 14 under its usual conditions: nearly perfect skies and temperatures — and just a breath of wind. Nearly 300 golfers participated, split over the Timber Point Country Club (with the cooperation of PGA Pro, Andy Carracino) and the West Sayville Country Club (with the cooperation of PGA Pro, Fred Gipp), with the afterrounds dinner — catered deliciously by Lessing’s — held at Timber Ridge. Sponsored by Bristol Financial Services, Prime Time Travel Club, White Star Tours, WRCN 103.9 Classic Rock, My Country 96.1 FM and Cruise to Anywhere.com. The tournament also featured raffles and giveaways donated by the sponsors as well as Martha Clara Vineyards, Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund, Doris McGovern, Annette Eaderesto LLC, VEP Computers, New Bridge Coverage Corp. and Laser Central Alarms. Although trophies and prizes were awarded in a variety of age categories, both men’s and women’s, as well as for both courses, Overall Winners were: Tom Barrett and Dave Hungerford (tie) and Kathe Palermo
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Councilwoman Trish Bergin Weichbrodt recently joined a group of seniors for the afternoon at the Ockers Gardens Senior Living Facility in Oakdale for their Annual Summer Barbeque.
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Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (second, right) prepares to play a game of bocce ball with seniors from the Oceanside Senior Center at the 2011 Town of Hempstead Senior Summer Program at the Town Park in Lido Beach.
Legislator Tom Muratore speaks with the Brookwood Seniors at their September 8, 2011 meeting. (Right) Legislator Tom Muratore with Brookwood Seniors President Carol Fuentes.
Mary Ann Malack-Ragona (right), Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Association Long Island, celebrates the start of the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s after the cutting of the ribbon by Karen Henley (second from right), Public Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Long Island; Mickey B (center), Radio Personality, 103.1 FM “B-103”; and Mel Mullin, President, Alzheimer’s Association Long Island. Also pictured (l-r): Courtney and Brandon Henley, Karen’s children; and Patricia Boyden, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago.
From our Better Late Than Never files: Legislator Kate Browning standing with concerned parent Jennifer Garces and Longwood School officials to highlight a dangerous bus stop, and urging motorists to obey school bus laws that require drivers to stop for buses with flashing red lights. Pictured left to right: Longwood Superintendent Alan Gerstenlauer, Longwood School Board member Frank Maraca, resident Jennifer Garces, School Board Vice President Dan Tomaszewski, Legislator Kate Browning, Transportation Coordinator Gale Winsper and Lorraine Conley of Atlantic Bus Company.
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How We’re Buying This Year more than 37 percent of consumers plan on doing some of their shopping very early — before Halloween, in fact. Major merchants are already rolling out their Christmas merchandise. Costco launched its campaign September 1 and Home Depot, Kmart, Sears, JC Penney and Walmart followed suit by month’s end. Many consumers, however, will hold out for bigger sales and better deals. One fledgling sales event, in fact, just might take the lead over Black Friday and Cyber Monday earnings. Free Shipping Day, scheduled this year for Friday, December 16, is a one-day event in which procrastinating consumers can shop from more than 2,000 merchants (check FreeShipping.org for a list) and receive free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve. The third Free Shipping Day in 2010 blew past the 35-year-old Black Friday with nearly $300 million in online sales, to earn a place in record books as the third-heaviest day of online shopping in history.
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A survey, commissioned by Reuters and released in late September, revealed that 82 percent of those surveyed planned on spending less or the same as last year, compared with 2010. But according to a study by IBM Corematics, 83 percent of consumers prefer to do their holiday shopping online and 21 percent of online shoppers expect to spend more via the Web this year. In fact, IBM Corematics noted, eretailers began seeing a boost as early as April, with the average order hitting a record $204.58, up a stunning 70 percent from a low of $120 in June 2008. Consumers also are buying more items online, reaching a new high in March 2011 of 8.25 items per order. That’s nearly double the 4.8 items of December 2008. As a result of this competition, retailers are pushing the onset of Christmas to grab some of the estimated $450 billion in holiday spending before e-retailers kick it into high gear. According to a recent article in USA Today, a National Retail Federation study found
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Summer Photo Winners - Part II The overwhelming response to our Summer Photo Contest has left us in a quandry as to which was the best. Our solution? We’re asking our readers to help us choose. We ran two in September, will run two more this month and the last two in the November edition and we want YOU to vote. The winners (and all six are winners) will be announced in our December issue. Send your nominations to 50+ LifeStyles, 146 So. Country Rd., Bellport, NY 11713 or e-mail them to editor@50plusny.com.
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Above: Reflections on summer, by Danielle Keating. Left: Kids taking it cool, by Carmen Gargano.
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Dylan McDermott (11), Lisa McDermott (14) and cousin Brandon Gicquel (9) from grandmother Barbara McDermott of Massapequa.
Christopher Casale from Grandmother Micki Guisti of Miller Place.
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DeAndre Lotten from aunt Betty J. Mack of Brentwood
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By Ethel Bennett Your New York State Queen, Kathleen Keating is all excited preparing to compete in Atlantic City at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. The coveted title of Ms. Senior America is sought after by contestants from about 40 states across the country. She is performing a dance to a 60s medley. Our famous “Seasoned Steppers” are, once again, appearing on the stage at Harrah’s. They have been performing at Harrah’s for the past six years. Many of our Cameo Club members will be there to support our queen and cheer her on to victory. GOOD LUCK, KATHI The summer season ended with a cancellation of the outdoor show in Stony Brook, due to hurricane Irene. However, many showcases are already booked for at least six months in advance. If you are a member of an organization and are looking for entertainment, call Marleen Schuss at 516-795-5684. She will furnish you
with the greatest entertainment. Our annual Fashion Show/Luncheon/Entertainment was held on September 15 at the Coral House in Baldwin. Over 200 guests joined in the festivities. A fabulous time was had by all. Look for my next column, and I will tell you all about it. The ladies entertained at the Veteran’s Hospital in Northport on September 11. The veterans, who so look forward to the talented members of New York Senior America, always give them a warm welcome. They have been performing there for about 20 years when my husband, Marvin,
and I were performing in the shows. In anticipation of the New York State 2012 Pageant to be held at the Lindenhurst High School on May 6, we are starting to audition possible participants. If you are 60+ years and possess a stage talent, charm and a positive attitude, we want you. Complete and return the coupon below or email Marleen Schuss at marleenschuss@aol.com if you are interested. Until next month, Ethel
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and interventions that have no positive impact on the clinical outcomes of patients. Radiation exposure due to imaging tests can even increase risk for cancer over time. ACP recommends that diagnostic imaging tests be reserved for select higher-risk patients who have major risk factors for or signs of spinal conditions, such as spinal stenosis, sciatica, vertebral compression fracture, cancer, or infection, or those who are candidates for invasive interventions. For more information, visit www.acponline.org. ACP’s recommendations are part of
its High Value, Cost-Conscious Care initiative, which is designed to help physicians provide the best possible care to their patients while reducing unnecessary health care costs without impacting patients’ health. “Unnecessary diagnostic imaging tests are all too common and a significant component of our nation’s escalating health care costs,” says Dr. Hood. “More testing does not mean better care. The best way to maintain effective care is to identify and eliminate wasteful practices that don’t help patients or may even cause harm.” — StatePoint
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Doctors often order diagnostic imaging tests for patients with LBP that is not associated with any serious underlying disease. But after reviewing the clinical evidence, the American College of Physicians (ACP) — a national organization of internal medicine physicians — says that doctors should avoid this common practice. “In most patients without serious underlying disorders, there is substantial improvement within a few days to a month with exercise and medications,” says Dr. Virginia Hood, president of ACP. ACP found that diagnostic imaging tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans do not improve the health of patients with LBP that is due to strain on muscles, bones or ligaments. About 85 percent of patients fall into this category. Some evidence even suggested there are increased risks for patients getting unnecessary diagnostic imaging tests. These tests usually lead to further unnecessary tests, referrals, follow ups,
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Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons people see physicians. About one in four adults reported having LBP lasting at least one whole day in the past three months. Most often, the pain is caused by strain on bones, muscles or ligaments. While low back pain usually gets better after a few weeks of proper treatment, there are ways you can reduce or avoid it. Prevention begins with lifting heavy objects carefully, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising regularly. If you have pain, make an appointment with your physician to locate it and rule out a serious problem. Tell your physician if you are having weight loss, fevers, weakness or loss of feeling in your legs, or any other symptoms. Treatment options for LBP include medications, heating pads, exercise or physical therapy. Remaining active is more effective than bed rest. If you need to have bed rest to alleviate severe pain, return to normal activities as soon as possible.
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$105 Tour two beautifully decorated Victorian mansions. Enjoy a holly trolley tour of Cape May Lights. Visit Cape May Wicker, the Physick Estate and historic Smithville. Stop for luncheon at the festively decorated Washington Inn and in the evening enjoy a fabulous show and dinner at Elaine’s Victorian Dinner Theatre. 2 Breakfasts, 1 Luncheon, 1 Dinner, 1 Dinner/show.
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Do Your Own Thing November 9 - Member $45 Enjoy a free day in the city or a Broadway Show with discount tickets at the TKTS booth in Times Square. We will drop you off around noon and pick you up in the early evening.
Platzl Brauhaus Octoberfest $89 10/12 Westchester Dinner Theatre “My Fair Lady” $102 10/14 Green Dragon Market & Shady Maple $69 10/16 Queensborough- Three Mo’ Tenors $105 10/20 Staaten Inn Golden Oldies Revue $91 10/20 Lobsterfest At Hunts Landing $139 10/23 Queensborough-Jose Porcels Compania Flamenca $105 10/23 Singles Luncheon-Stony Brook $25 10/31 Ace in the HoleHonky Tonk Halloween $91 11/3 I taly’s Funniest $89 11/9 “Phantom of the Opera” 10/5
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snaked around them we enjoyed the serene beauty of the scene, interrupted occasionally by enterprising Vietnamese families who rowed up and peddled fresh fruit. The smaller children climbed onto the side of the boat, holding on with one hand while the other offered a pineapples or bananas for sale. Back on land we munched on delicious spring rolls,
By Camilia Guendel and honey-fried bananas at one of the many tiny outdoor restaurants. Vendors approached, some balancing fruit-laden baskets that hung from a bar across their
shoulders, milkmaid style, others draped in necklaces and bracelets of freshwater pearls. When a diner showed the slightest interest, a cell phone call was made and within minutes dozens more appeared to share in the vigorous negotiations that inevitably took place. The scene that played out on the small town’s only avenue was equally animated. An array of vehicles — rickshaws, horse-drawn carriages, motorcycles, bicycles and small cars — sped along as pedestrians ducked and weaved among them to cross the street. So here we were in very northern Vietnam. Friendly, enterprising people, no sense of military or police presence, low prices, beautiful weather and the long tragic war, as a young female guide put it, “in the past.” Next: A bit about Hong Kong. Stay tuned. Interested in your own World Cruise? Contact the Cruise Specialists at Prime Time Travel, 631-869-5633.
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On April 8, 2010 — day 71 of our world cruise — we sailed into the port of Cai Lai, Vietnam. Some of our fellow passengers boarded a bus for the four hour drive inland to Hanoi, while many of us opted for a cruise through Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage site. The three hour sail was great fun as we ate, drank, laughed and even shopped. Vietnam is a wonderful place to buy silk items, handmade goods and freshwater pearls — whether on land or water. Neal bought a red silk bathrobe with an embroidered dragon running the length of its back and the banter and bargaining between he and the happy salesgirl were a good part of the entertainment. Along with the fun, the experience of Ha Long bay was one of the highlights of our entire world cruise. The bay is dotted with hundreds of limestone monoliths — verdant hills that rise from the clean peaceful waters in rounded or oddly-shaped forms. As our boat
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A Successful Season The 68+ and 60+ leagues both had a very successful season. Following are the final standings in order of their placing.
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American Bulldogs Staesmen Raiders Royals Bricklayers
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Snowflake League The Snowlake League has six teams with 60+ and 68+ players mixed together and rated by their abilities, ensuring that the teams are equal in talent and the play is challenging as well as fun. League play began in September and will continue through November. The teams play Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Medford on Horse Block Road, 500 yards west of Route 112 and at Moriches Field.
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Patriots: Greg Anderson (Nesconset), John Baumiller (Bayport), Ed Beuel (Commack), Tom Black (E. Setauket), William Boehler (Miller Place), Steve Borbet (Nesconset), Dave Caldiero (Nesconset), Phil Camera (Hauppauge), Dennis Cassidy (Smithtown), Richard Cluxton (St. James), Louis Damabrosio (Smithtown), Richard Flynn (Smithtown), John Geffken (Nesxconset), Jean Gonzalez (St. James), Tom Harkins (Ridge), Tom Lowe (Deer Park), Pat Magdalen (Kings Park), Bill McFadden (Bay Shore), Palmer Scumaci (Ronkonkoma).
Chiefs: Ron Middleton (Setauket), Joe Goonan (Shirley), Joe Pantaleo (Center Moriches), Jack Bohan (Miller Place), Al Coppola (Medford), John Weisse (Deer Park), Roger Haack (Manorville), Anthony Cusumano (Pt. Jefferson Sta.), Tom Wheatley (Nesconset), Jeff Dowling (Selden), Warren Fuller (Wyandanch), George Thomas (Pt. Jefferson Sta.), Roger Monfett (Stony Brook), Jim McGowan (Bay Shore).
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Your general economic plan for Suffolk County? At kitchen tables around Suffolk County, families are asking, “how do we afford to stay here?” Young workers living in their parents’ basements, retirees paying $10,000 a year in property taxes and business owners being lured by other states are all
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The county’s Office of the Aging. Where does it have a place in your administration and what role/roles will it play. I think people are really shocked when they learn about the ways the Office of Aging can help because they just do not know what is available. The Office of Aging can help seniors apply for Medicare, visit senior housing complexes for on-site case management and make house calls for home bound seniors. As County Executive, I will make sure the staff in the Office of Aging has the support they need to carry out its mission, and I will work closely with the agency so people know about the services that are available to them.
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asking themselves the same thing. My economic development strategy is centered on a bold innovation agenda that will enable us to compete for new tech jobs. This strategy starts first with identifying the sectors of our economy that we are well positioned to attract based on the unique assets of our region. While politicians everywhere talk about creating high-tech research jobs, they do not have what we have right here — the brightest minds and major research assets. Suffolk can already point to Stony Brook University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory — where DNA was first discovered! We can help businesses that come out of those research assets begin creating jobs right here. With good, new, high-paying high-tech jobs, we can provide Suffolk residents with opportunity and expand our tax base to relieve the burdens on middle class families and seniors. As County Executive, I will work to create the nation’s next “Research Triangle” right here in Suffolk County.
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