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HOLBROOK
January 2016
Vol. 27 No. 02
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ou & Your F a mil y
SACHEM ANIMAL HOSPITAL
& WELLNESS CENTER
467-2121
227 Union Avenue, Holbrook
State-of-the-Art Medical, Dental & Surgical Hospital
Serving The Community For Over 30 Years
Award Winning Hospital and Veterinarians
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Sachem Animal Hospital
Dog Training Tips
25 Uses for Sit
• Sit at the door when guests enter
(no jumping up!)
• Sit to have leash and collar put on
before going out.
• Sit when front door opens for walk
until released to move forward.
• Sit in the kitchen to avoid counter
surfing.
• Sit while food is being served at
the dinner table.
• Sit while bowls are being put on
the ground to prevent rushing and
spilling the bowl.
• Sit before getting in the car so you
can load it first.
• Sit when you open the car door
so your dog doesn’t jump out into
traffic.
• Sit at sidewalk curbs to wait until
it’s safe to cross the street.
• Sit and look at you instead of
barking at other dogs on a walk.
• Sit to prevent your dog from
running off.
• Sit while you get your keys out at
the front door.
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• Sit to clip nails on front paws.
• Sit at the top/bottom of a staircase
so you don’t trip over your dog.
• Sit before owner throws favorite
toy. Repeat for each toss.
• Sit before taking down the baby
gate or other management barrier,
or before coming out of the crate.
• Sit calmly to have front feet dried
off in rain/muddy weather.
• Sit patiently while owner pets or
treats other dogs in the household.
• Sit stay while owner pays for
items at the pet supply store.
• Sit stay while others pass by
when you’re on an off-leash hike.
• Sit stay to keep dog from getting
over-stimulated by any exciting
situation.
• Sit to give a “high 5” trick.
• Sit to do the “say your prayers”
trick.
• Sit to do the “sit up and beg” trick.
• Sit stay on a walk when you stop
to pick-up after your dog
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The Quesadilla Exlposion
The quesadilla has become the new sandwich, panini, sub or po-boy. Just about anything goes as long as you have a little cheese
to hold it together. Take a couple of tortillas
and add anything you like in between the two.
It’s not just chicken and cheese any more.
Gourmet it up with a little brie and apples
or make it a southern treat with some BBQ
sauce; and bacon just makes anything taste
better in my opinion! Quesadillas are a creative quick way to give new life to left overs
from the night before. Left over chicken? It’s
quesadilla time! I always have tortillas on had
for that last minute dinner decision. Here are
a few ideas to change up your dinner tonight.
BBQ Chicken, Apple, Bacon,
Cheddar Quesadillas
Chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
BBQ sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Apple, chopped
Bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Cuban Quesadillas
Yellow mustard
Provolone cheese
Swiss cheese
Dill pickle slices
Ham
Shredded or sliced pork
Peach, Chicken and Gorgonzola
Balsamic Quesadillas with Arugula
Gorgonzola, crumbled
Mozzarella, shredded
Peach, sliced thinly
Chicken, cooked and shredded
Arugula (optional)
Balsamic reduction to drizzle on top
Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla
Shredded cheese such as jack or cheddar
Turkey, cooked, shredded
Cranberry sauce
Jalapeño, finely diced
Green onion, sliced
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Cub Scouts in the Spirit of Giving to Local Veteran
Cub Scout Pack 124 of Holbrook were certainly in the
giving spirit on December 13th, helping a disabled veteran
and neighbor with his yard clean up. Veteran Michael
Pastore was extremely grateful for the boys help during this
holidayy season of ggiving.
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The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce happily organized
this event to help a fellow Holbrook neighbor and Veteran
who served his country. The scout pack is looking for more
families in need, if you know of a veteran or senior in need
call
ca Scout Leader
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Cub Scout Pack 124 of Holbrook helping with a yard clean up for
fellow Holbrook neighbor and Veteran Michael Pastore.
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Happy New Year
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ou & Your F a mil y
SACHEM PET HOTEL
and Day Spa
Boarding - Grooming - Day Care
State-of-the-Art Boarding Facility
Condos for Cats
Indoor/Outdoor Playtime • Veterinarians on Premises
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Holbrook
Close to the Ronkonkoma
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Who's "Baby" was the cutest
this holiday season?
Send us your Pet Holiday Photo
for a chance to win
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to Friendly Drugs and Fashion Boutique
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How to enter: Go to www.ourplacenews.com to the Pet Photo Contest Page.
Fill out the form and submit by January 15th. Our panel of judges will decide which photo is the best. You will be notified if you
have won the contest by January 20th. The winner will be announced in the February issue of Our Place News.
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NEW!
FRIENDS OF THE SACHEM PUBLIC
LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP
YOUTH WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS KARATE
PROGRAM
Friends of the Sachem Public Library are offering
$500 scholarships to two 2016 graduating Sachem
high school seniors who plan on going to college.
Applications are available in the guidance offices at
East and North and in the DesTEENation room at the
Sachem Public Library. The deadline is April 13, 2016.
A 500 word minimum, 600 word maximum, essay is
required as well as having a Sachem Public Library
card. This year's topic is "Due to our rapidly changing
society and evolving technology, what role do you see
the Sachem Public Library fulfilling in the future?"
Return to: The Friends of the Sachem Public Library
Scholarship Committee, 150 Holbrook Road,
Holbrook NY 11741
This 8 week program is a beginner
karate class for students ages 7-17.
Students must register in advance and
there is a $40 materials fee. This
includes the uniform, administration
fee
and
other
materials.
Normal cost
would be close to $180.
Sachem CYS offers this
program in conjunction with LI
Family Karate. Classes will take
place on Wednesdays from 4:005:45 pm. Please call Sachem
Community Youth Services at 585-1811.
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ANIMAL SCIENCE STUDENTS VOLUNTEER AT PET FAIR
Animal Science Teacher Lisa Mongiello, students Katherine
Romero, Caleigh Doherty, and Carly Stein from Connetquot
CSD; Diana Mancuso, Middle Country CSD, and Animal
Science Teacher Laura Donohue, provide information about
the Animal Science career program.
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Animal Science students from the Eastern Long
Island Academy of Applied Technology Animal
Science Program volunteered to host a table at the
8th Annual Scales and Tails Pet Fair at the Middle
Country Public Library to promote their career and
technical program at the Bixhorn Technical Center in
Bellport.
Local and regional organizations also provided information about pet education and addressed concerns
and offered programs to ensure the health and safety
of pets.
Ms. Mongiello said, “The fair is a great opportunity
for the students to speak about their experiences and
the education they are receiving in the Animal
Science Program. The community members enjoyed
interacting with the students and the dogs we
brought to the event.”
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KARATE
PROGRAM
This 8 week program is a
beginner karate class for
students ages 7-12. Students
must register in advance and
there is a $40 materials fee.
This includes the uniform,
administration fee and other
materials. Normal cost would
be close to $180. Sachem
CYS offers this program in
conjunction with LI Family
Karate. Classes will take
place on Thursdays from
4:00-5:45 pm. Please call
Sachem Community Youth
Services at 585-1811.
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JANUARY TRIVIA FUN
WRITTEN BY AMELIA INTRAVAIA
1. What is the celebration on January 27th?
2. What country won the top honors a the 9th
Olympic games in Amsterdam in 1928?
3. Who was the first woman to fly across
the Atlantic Ocean?
4. What is January’s birthstone?
5. What flowers are symbolic of the month
of January?
6. Who was known as the King of the
cowboys?
11. What was the name of Elvis‘ private jet?
7. What was martin Luther Kings title?
12. What was the name of Guy Lombardo’s band?
8. Name four of the famous Marx Brothers?
13. When was the first game of basketball
played?
9. Who played Jane Marple in the Agatha
Christie
detective pictures?
14. Who plays the lead role in the hit TV
show Scandal?
15. Who plays Gibbs on the TV show NCIS?
10. What wa the first recording label that Elvis
recorded on?
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Look in this month’s edition of Our Place
for the answers.
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THE
COMPASSIONATE
FRIENDS OF
BROOKHAVEN
The Compassionate
Friends is a nonprofit,
self-help
organization
that
offers understanding
and friendship to
families who have
experienced
the
death of a child.
We meet on the
second Friday of
each month at St.
Sylvester’s Church,
at 7:30pm. LIE exit 64
south - first right
Robinson Avenue to
church parking lot.
For further information please call
631-738-0809.
COUNSELING
FOOTBALL JOKE
4 FOOTBALL FANS
Sachem Community Youth Services offers free,
short term, formal counseling to youth and their families residing in the Brookhaven portion of Sachem
School District. Counseling is being provided by a
social worker. Please call 585-1811 to make an
appointment.
A Redskins fan, an Eagles fan, a
Ravens fan, and a Steelers fan are
climbing a mountain and arguing
about who loves his team more. The Redskins
fan insists he is the most loyal. 'This is for the
Redskins! ' he yells, and jumps off the side of
the mountain. Not to be outdone, the Eagles fan
shouts, 'This is for the Eagles!' and throws
himself off the mountain. The Ravens fan is next
to profess his love for his team. He yells, 'This is
for everyone!' and pushes the Steelers fan off
the mountain.
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FOOTBALL JOKE
Did you hear about the cereal Bill
Belicheat and "Shady" Brady eat
before games?
Cheaties!....
The Breakfast of Champions
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boots on the ground
Annual Military Care Package Event
a total of
2000 care
packages,
and
over
830 people
attended.
Please start
gathering
items
to
ship to the
Troops, this
year
our
goal is 2500
packages
which means over 50,000 pounds of supplies and also in
the area of $30,000 to ship packages, so anything you can
do to help us raise funds, spread news about the event and
encourage community groups, schools, scouts to start organizing collections is welcome. This year there will be a $5
donation at the door with all funds going directly to shipping
these care packages to Our Troops over in Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, on the seas and on the line protecting US.
One of the most active programs BOTG-NY has is our
care package program. We regularly acquire the names of
deployed military members who are furthest from the available resources. As PXs and other supply lines close, more
and more of our men and women are having trouble finding
the basic necessities. BOTG-NY collects toiletries, snacks,
and other supplies for which we receive requests directly
from the front lines, packs the items along with notes of
thanks and support, and mails them to the individuals serving in harm’s way. For $15, you can sponsor the shipping for
one of our care packages. This small investment provides a
value beyond measure to the recipient. Won’t you help? To
make a donation please go to www.BootsonthegroundNY.
com/donate
If you would like to include a brief note of support in your
care package, please use the “Order Notes” section upon
check out. Thank you!
The Huge Annual Military Care package event will be
at the Emporium of Patchogue on Sunday January 31st
from 2pm till 8pm. Live music by Decadia and 45 RPM,
free buffet.
All ages event, last year at this event we packed over
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Health
Corner
Glaucoma
Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a complicated
disease in which damage
to the optic nerve results
in vision loss. Glaucoma
is a very misunderstood
disease. Often, people don’t
realize the severity or who is
affected.
Four Key Facts About Glaucoma
1. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness
Glaucoma can cause blindness if it is left untreated. And
unfortunately approximately 10% of people with glaucoma
who receive proper treatment still experience loss of vision.
2. There is no cure (yet) for glaucoma
Glaucoma is not curable, and vision lost cannot be
regained. With medication and/or surgery, it is possible to
halt further loss of vision. Since open-angle glaucoma is a
chronic condition, it must be monitored for life. Diagnosis is
the first step to preserving your vision.
3. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma
Everyone is at risk for glaucoma from babies to senior
citizens. Older people are at a higher risk for glaucoma but
babies can be born with it (approximately 1 out of every
10,000 babies born in the United States). Young adults
can get glaucoma, too. African Americans in particular are
susceptible at a younger age.
4. There may be no symptoms to warn you
With open-angle glaucoma, the most common form,
there are virtually no symptoms. Usually, no pain is
associated with increased eye pressure. Vision loss begins
with peripheral or side vision. You may compensate for this
unconsciously by turning your head to the side, and may
not notice anything until significant vision is lost. The best
way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get tested. If
you have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately.
Symptoms of Angle-Closure Glaucoma
• Hazy or blurred vision
• The appearance of rainbow-colored circles around
bright lights
• Severe eye and head pain
• Nausea or vomiting (accompanying severe eye pain)
• Sudden sight loss
Angle-closure glaucoma is caused by blocked drainage
canals in the eye, resulting in a sudden rise in intraocular
pressure. This is a much more rare form of glaucoma,
which develops very quickly and demands immediate
medical attention.
In contrast with open-angle glaucoma, symptoms of
acute angle-closure glaucoma are very noticeable and
damage occurs quickly. If you experience any of these
symptoms, seek immediate care from an ophthalmologist.
If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, it is important to set
a regular schedule of examinations with your eye doctor to
monitor your condition and make sure that your prescribed
treatment is effectively maintaining a safe eye pressure.
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FOOTBALL JOKE
FOOTBALL GIRLFRIEND
Tebow, a local football star, is jogging
down the street when he sees a
building on fire. A woman is standing
three floors up on ledge holding her pet cat in
her arms.
'Hey, lady, 'yells Tebow, 'Throw me the cat.'
'No, 'she cries, 'It's too far.'
'I play football, I can catch him.'
The smoke is pouring from the windows, and
finally, the woman waves to Tebow, kisses her
cat goodbye, and then tosses the moggy down
onto the street. Tebow keeps his eye on the cat
as it comes hurtling down toward him. The
feline, bounces off an awning and Tebow runs
into the street and catches the cat. He jumps six
feet into the air and makes a spectacular one
handed catch. The crowd that has gathered to
watch the fire, breaks into cheers. Tebow does
a little dance, lifts the cat above his head,
wiggles his knees back and forth, then Tebow
“spikes” the cat into the pavement.
FUNNY HEADLINE
Book Given as Gift Actually Read
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SHORT WINTER
JOKE
How do Eskimos make their beds?
With sheets of ice and blankets of snow.
NEW!
TEEN KARATE
PROGRAM
This 8 week program is a beginner karate
class for students ages 13-17. Students
must register in advance and there is a
$40 materials fee. This includes the
uniform, administration fee and
other materials. Normal cost would
be close to $180. Sachem CYS offers
this program in conjunction with LI
Family Karate. Classes will take place
on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:45 pm. Please
call Sachem Community Youth Services
at 585-1811.
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FOOTBALL JOKE
FOOTBALL GIRLFRIEND
A guy took his girlfriend to her first
football game. Afterward he asked
her how she liked the game. "I liked
it, but I couldn't understand why they were
killing each other for 25 cents," she said. "What
do you mean?" he asked. "Well, everyone kept
yelling, 'Get the quarter back!'"
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LEGISLATOR MURATORE WELCOMES
PANERA BREAD TO THE
RONKONKOMA COMMUNITY
Pictured (left to right): Panera’s “bread breaking” event
was attended by: Brookhaven Town Council members
Neil Foley and Kevin LaValle, Panera Bread’s Area
Director Daniel O’Brien and General Manager Donna
Wolper, and Suffolk County Legislators Leslie Kennedy
and Tom Muratore.
On Wednesday, November 18, 2015, Suffolk County
Legislator Tom Muratore (R-Ronkonkoma) along with
other local elected officials attended the Grand
Opening and “Bread Breaking” event at Panera Bread,
located on Portion Road in Ronkonkoma. Legislator
Muratore and Legislator Leslie Kennedy commemorated the occasion by presenting a joint proclamation
to General Manager Donna Wolper and Area Director
Daniel O’Brien.
“My colleagues and I were happy to be a part of the
Grand Opening celebration of Panera Bread,” stated
Legislator Muratore. I congratulate Area Director Daniel
O’Brien and General Manager Donna Wolper on this
venture, and wish them much success in Ronkonkoma.”
January 2016
TEENS EARN MONEY
Sachem Community Youth Services has
yardwork, babysitting, housecleaning,
and
other
odd
jobs
for
Sachem/Brookhaven Town residents,
ages 13-20. For more information
please call 585-1811.
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ST. JOSEPH’S CYO
Sports Place
Join St. Joseph’s CYO Basketball, Baseball, Soccer & Track.
See their ad and application in this month’s edition of Our Place
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Ask the Attorney is a monthly column which allows readers to have their
legal questions answered by qualified attorneys. You may submit your questions via email or call the number listed below for immediate answers. All
inquiries are confidential and free. The names of those submitting questions
are changed to ensure anonymity.
QUESTION: I am Trustee of my mother’s Irrevocable
Medicaid Trust. My mother has recently moved to an
assisted living. May I pay her assisted living costs from
the assets in the trust?
ANSWER: The short answer is no; you may not.
In order for a trust to be considered “exempt” for
Medicaid purposes, it must provide that no principal
distributions can be made to the grantor (your mother).
This requirement ensures that if your mother did need
Medicaid to cover the cost of her long term care,
whether at home or in a nursing home facility, the trust
is exempt because its terms forbid distributions back
to your mother. If the terms permitted distributions to
your mother or if the trust were revocable, Medicaid
would consider all assets in the trust as “available” to
your mother if she applied for Medicaid.
You may ask why protecting the assets for Medicaid
is so important. The reason is that Medicaid is the
primary source of payment for long term care in the
state of New York. Nursing home stays average around
$15,000.00 per month. For many, this ongoing cost will
result in the rapid depletion of their resources.
However, Medicaid will pay for the cost of nursing
home care so long as the applicant is financially
eligible. To be financially eligible in 2015, an applicant
can have no more than $14,850.00 in resources. This
resource allowance does not include retirement
accounts which are considered exempt so long as the
applicant is taking equal monthly distributions
according to the life expectancy chart used by the
Department of Social Services in their county. Assets
must be transferred to the trust and out of the applicant’s name for five years or more in order for the
assets to be considered “unavailable” for Medicaid to
cover nursing home care. However, if an individual
needs home care, assets transferred to an irrevocable
trust are considered “unavailable” in the month after
they are transferred. This is because there is no five
year lookback period for home care.
Medicaid Trusts may provide that income, that is, any
interest earned on assets in the trust, be distributed to
your mother. Therefore, to the extent that there is
income earned on the assets, that income may be
distributed to your mother if the terms of the trust so
permit. If the trust does not permit income to be
distributed to your mother, there may be a way to
partially terminate or amend the trust even if it is irrevocable. Consult with an experienced Elder Law
attorney in your area to review your options.
Isolation During Winter Months
Can be Serious for Seniors
Winter weather makes life unpredictable for all of us.
However, when you combine the physical and cognitive
challenges so many seniors face, you truly have serious
possible health and safety issues. Walking outdoors in winter
weather can be treacherous for anyone, especially seniors.
They may be afraid to go out of their home or to tackle the winter
snow or ice to see their friends or family. Seniors that used to be
active and suddenly find themselves unable to go out whenever
they wish can get lonely.
Loneliness, as a result of lack of social contact, is a leading
cause for poor physical and mental health among the elderly
leading to early death. When loneliness sets in it can increase the
risk of high blood pressure, over eating, under eating, excessive
drinking, depression, heart disease and other debilitating
diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis and glaucoma. People
who are lonely are twice as likely to experience a decline in daily
activities. Health deterioration in the elderly who live alone and
have few visitors is less likely to be noticed and followed up with
medical attention.
Risk Factors for Elderly Loneliness
•
Women are more likely to experience loneliness
•
The older the individual is, the more lonely they may be
•
A person living alone
•
Poor economic situation
•
Poor outlook on health
•
Infrequent contact with relatives and friends
•
Adult children not living in close proximity
Dealing with Loneliness
Below are some ideas for ways to encourage social
interaction between a senior and others.
•
Learn programs like Skype to communicate with family and
friends
•
Keep socially active by joining senior center activities
•
Daily exercise can ward off depression
•
Keep ongoing communication even if it is just a daily 5
minute call
•
Take up a hobby
•
Adopt a pet – pet ownership can reduce feelings of isolation
•
Ask friends and family to visit or call on a schedule so there
is some contact every week
•
Go on outings near other people: movies, shopping,
restaurants, library, etc.
•
Have more family get-togethers
•
Reach out to neighbors, congregation members or former
coworkers you think might be experiencing the season by
themselves. Call them, email them, knock on their doors. A
quick check-in can go a long way.
NANCY BURNER & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
12 Research Way • East Setauket, NY 11733
Direct Line (631) 941-2066
Main Line (631) 941-3434
Fax (631) 941-3443
This column is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing
legal advice. You should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any
particular issue or problem.
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Event Calendar
January
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th WOMEN’S A CAPELLA
January 16th
DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th CUB SCOUT MEETINGS
January 19th
ESTATE PLANNING & MEDICAID BASICS BREAKFAST
January 20th
MEDICARE OPTIONS DISCUSSION
January 21st
ARBORS OPEN HOUSE
January 22nd
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
January 23rd
C&B DANCE ODYSSEY
January 27th
ESTATE PLANNING & MEDICAID BASICS
January 30th
CHINESE AUCTION
January 30th
ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Heart Of Long Island Chorus invites you to join the fun! If you love
harmonizing we’re interested in YOU! Visit us any Tuesday evening 7pm
in Holtsville. For further info call Linda @ 631.698.2498 or visit online at
heartoflichorus.wix.com
Reduce up to 4 points from your driving record. Sanctuary in Ronkonkoma,
69 railroad avenue from 12pm-6pm, a defensive driving class will be held
to raise funds. Call 877-228-5343 for details about advanced registering.
Seating is limited.
Pack 607 of Holbrook invites all boys from 1st-4th grade to join Cub
Scouts! Our Den Meetings are Tuesdays at 7pm in the Seneca Middle
School Cafeteria. Info email CubMaster607@gmail.com or Pack607.org.
January 7th
Enjoy breakfast with us as we gather at the Lake Grove Diner to answer
all your Estate Planning and Medicaid questions. Seating is limited! .
Breakfast at 9:00 AM Lake Grove Diner, 2211 Nesconset Highway, Lake
Grove. RSVP at (631) 941-3434 or by e-mail at burnerlaw12@gmail.com
IRREVOCABLE V REVOCABLE TRUSTS 101
Confused about the difference between a Revocable Trust and an
Irrevocable Trust? Join us for breakfast at the Mount Sinai Heritage Diner
for an informative discussion on everything you need to know about
Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts. Discussion with Nancy Burner &
Associates, P.C. at 9:00 AM, Mount Sinai Heritage Diner, 275 NY-25A, Mt
Sinai. RSVP at (631) 941-3434 or by e-mail at burnerlaw12@gmail.com
January 8th
How you can “age in place” and keep control of your care. Join us for
snacks and coffee at our E. Setauket office for an informative discussion
regarding the differences between Community and Chronic Medicaid.5:30
PM at Nancy Burner & Associates, P.C., 12 Research Way, E. Setauket.
RSVP at (631) 941-3434 or by e-mail at burnerlaw12@gmail.com
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Compassionate friends is a nonprofit, self-help organization that offers
understanding and friendship to families who have experienced the death
of a child. We meet on the 2nd Friday of each month at St. Sylvester’s
Church at 7:30 pm. LIE exit 64S. For more information call 631-738-0809.
January 10th
40TH ANNUAL DOLL SHOW
January 12th
ESTATE PLANNING & MEDICAID BASICS
Baby it’s cold outside...So come warm up at The Arbors Hot Chocolate
and Dessert Bar and join us for special winter entertainment while you
meet our warm, friendly staff and residents.1 pm - 4pm. Stop in to see
why so many call The Arbors home. Call today to let us know you will be
stopping by. Bohemia, 1065 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia, 631-567-3113
• Hauppauge, 1740 Expressway Drive S., Hauppauge 631-582-3334•
Islandia, 1515 Veterans Highway, Islandia 631-582-3600• Westbury, 45
Jericho Turnpike, Jericho 516-333-6400
The Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island 40th Annual Doll, Teddy
Bear, Toy Show, Sale & Competition 10AM to 4PM - UPSKY Long Island
Hotel 110 Vanderbilt Motor Pky Hauppauge 631-231-1100 Admission
$7.00, Seniors $6.00 Under 12 free For info Mary 631-981-9332
COPE, a grief and healing nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting
parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds support group
meetings for parents at the United Methodist Church in Ronkonkoma (792
Hawkins Avenue Lake Grove, NY 11755, 631-588-5856). This group will
meet next on Friday, January 22nd at 7pm. Parents and siblings new to
COPE must speak to COPE’s Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their
first meeting (516-484-4993). Free.
Join us at the Arbors at Islandia for a seminar on Estate Planning and
Medicaid Basics: Protect Your Assets & Plan for the Future. Topics
include: Avoidance of Probate, Tax Planning, Protection of Assets. All
are welcome, seating is limited! Breakfast will be served. Discussion
with Nancy Burner & Associates, P.C. at 9:00 AM, The Arbors at Islandia,
1515 Veterans Highway, Islandia. RSVP at (631) 941-3434 or by e-mail
at burnerlaw12@gmail.com
January 13th or 17th
8:00 P.M.,C & B Dance Odyssey, SOCIAL AND BALLROOM DANCING,
The Waterfalls, 400 Cassata Road, Lake Ronkonkoma---$15 includes
Special Dessert Table, Coffee, Tea, ½ hour dance Lesson and Door
Prizes. Call Bob at 631-698-7794
CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
Learn how to take care of your baby and yourself during labor! It’s time to
get ready for the big birth day! Join us for the next Childbirth Education
class. One day class, Sunday, December 13 or January 17 10 am - 5 pm
or 3 evening series Tuesdays, Jan. 12, 19 & 26 7 - 9:30pm . Call today
for more information and to register 631-360-2880 OR email familycfa@
aol.com. CFA, Inc. 359 Route 111, Smithtown. 631-360-2880
January 13th
Questions on important Elder Law topics? Join us as we gather to enjoy
dinner at A Touch of Venice at 6:00 PM and discuss important Elder
Law topics including Estate Planning and Medicaid. Touch of Venice,
28350 Main Rd. Cutchogue.RSVP at (631) 941-3434 or by e-mail at
burnerlaw12@gmail.com
ELDER LAW 101
Please join us for breakfast and an informative discussion at the Country
Corner Cafe to learn about Estate Planning and Medicaid. Breakfast will
be served. Discussion with Nancy Burner & Associates, P.C. at 9:00 AM,
Country Corner Café, 55765 Route 25, Southold, NY RSVP at (631) 9413434 or by e-mail at burnerlaw12@gmail.com
January 13th
Cub Scout Pack 449 of Holbrook is having a Chinese Auction on
Saturday, at the Holbrook Fire House at 390 Terry Blvd.Doors open at
6:00 pm, auction begins at 7:30 pm. Premium prizes include; iPad Mini,
TV, Coach bag and more. Admission: $10 includes 25 tickets, coffee
and dessert. For more information, email pack449ny@gmail.com or visit
www.pack449.com
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents
and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group
meetings for bereaved parents at the Chai Center in Dix Hills. 7–8:30
p.m. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to COPE’s Executive
Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting (516-484-4993).
The Bayport United Methodist Church will host the Annual Women’s Day
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 482 Middle Road in Bayport. This year’s theme
is Pearls and Coins: Discover How to Find Your Hidden Treasures. This
is a day for all women age 13 and older to enjoy worship, teaching and
fellowship. Tickets are $15, includes lunch. For more information, call
631-472-0770 or visit the church’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
BayportUMC. As part of the day, we are collecting essential personal
hygiene items for women to bless them and give them hope. All items
will go to the Suffolk County Coalition for Domestic Violence through Our
Bags of Hope, a non-profit organization. Please bring a beige or purple
large tote bag, sealed packages of paper towels, shampoo, conditioner,
soap, lotion, comb, brush and razors.
January 14th RONKONKOMA CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Ronkonkoma Civic Association meeting for this month will be at 7:00
pm at the Ronkonkoma Middle School. Our guest speaker will be Suffolk
County Executive Steve Bellone.
January 14th
ASK THE ATTORNEY
Do you have Elder Law questions and don’t know where to turn? Join
us for a Complimentary One-on-one 15 Minute Question and Answer
Session with an Elder Law Attorney 3-7pm at The Arbors at Bohemia
with Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. Elder Law Attorney and Advanced
Elder Law Mediator. By Appointment Only. Please call Christina today to
make your private appointment 631-567-3113. The Arbors at Bohemia,
1065 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia.
If you would like an event listed, email: tfranco@ourplacenews.com
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150 Holbrook Road • Holbrook, NY 11741
LOSS AND HEALTH
HOMEBUYERS SEMINAR
Wednesday, January 6 • 7:00pm
Whether it’s your first home or you’re looking to downsize
or trade up, you’ll want to make your experience as
pleasant and seamless as possible. Gail Carillo, Licensed
Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker, will discuss timing
the market, choosing a buyer’s agent, shopping payment
not price, and many other valuable tips.
Friday, January 8 • 10:30am
Are you confused by all the diets out there and tired of
trying to lose weight? Danielle Zanzarov, Director of
Holistic Health Services at South Bay Wellness, will debunk
some common weight loss myths and share tips to help
you achieve your goals. Learn what works and what
doesn’t, and discover how you can start to feel good.
TNT (20S & 30S) GAME NIGHT!
FINDING BALANCE AT
SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
COLLECTIBLE CARD GAMES
HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION
Friday, January 8 • 7:00pm-11:00pm
Come play your favorite card games like Magic: The
Gathering, Yugi-oh, and Vanguard, or bring your favorite
tabletop games. Join the “Sachem TNT Gamers” on
meetup.com to stay informed about upcoming events. This
event is appropriate for those 18 and older.
Friday, January 8 • 1:30pm
Ideal for those living busy lives, this simple and practical
form of meditation will result in a calmer disposition and a
more balanced and fulfilling life. Take a break with heartfulness meditation and discover the peaceful and serene
space within.
MAGICAL MADAGASCAR:
LAND OF LEMURS, BEE-EATERS,
& BURIED TREASURE
FENG SHUI
Monday, January 25 • 7:00pm
According to the principles of Feng Shui, also known as
“environmental psychology,” you can enhance the most
important areas of your life by making simple shifts in the
presentation of your space. This workshop with Laura
Cerrano, CEO and founder of Feng Shui Manhattan, Inc.,
will teach you how your daily interactions with your home,
work, and everyday surroundings can affect your mood,
behavior, health, and spiritual wellbeing.
Nature educator Sue Krause will reveal some of the rare
and exotic flora and fauna, amazing fossils, and buried
treasure she discovered on Madagascar, the world’s fourth
largest island. This visually stunning presentation will take
you on a tour of this biodiversity hotspot, featuring animals
that can be found nowhere else on earth.
MIRACLES OF THE MIND
MAKING CENTS AT
Wednesday, January 13 • 7:00pm
At this spellbinding performance of mind-reading and illusion, magician Bob McEntee will demonstrate mentalism
and magic, along with a hypnotic group induction. Bob has
been featured on the cover of Explore Long Island in
Newsday, as well as on TV, including Channel 12 News and
The Jerry & Louise Show. You might be surprised to
discover what your mind is capable of!
HOW TO DERIVE INCOME IN A LOW
INTEREST RATE ENVIRONMENT
Thursday, January 7 • 10:30am
An analyst from the Miranda Group of Merrill Lynch
Wealth Management will discuss the best way to prepare
your portfolio both pre- and post-retirement. This talk will
cover the best uses of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs,
and annuities in today’s low income, low interest rate
environment.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT AT
TRUTH IN LABELING
Take charge of your health! Learn how to read and interpret food labels with Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi, owner of
Pandora’s Products, Inc., who obtained her MA in Holistic
Wellness in 2012. Find out how to identify the chemicals in
your food, from caffeine to sweeteners to flavor enhancers
like MSG, and a host of other additives.
MAKING SENSE OF YOUR CREDIT CARDS
Tuesday, January 19 • 7:00pm
Matthew Durkin, Financial Advisor at MassMutual
Greater Long Island, will explain what to look for when
selecting a credit card, how to approach spending wisely,
and how to interpret your credit card statement. Find out
what happens when you carry a balance and/or transfer it
to another card, and discover the difference between
maintenance fees and interest charges, opening and
closing dates, credit limits, and available credit.
STOP COUNTING CALORIES:
THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THESE FREE EVENTS AT THE SACHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO REGISTER, CALL 631-588-5024.
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VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED
For just 1 hour per week you can make a
difference in a child's life. Become a volunteer tutor/mentor for the Sachem
Community
Youth
Services.
All
sessions take place at the Sachem
Public Library. Choose your own
schedule, grade level, and subjects.
Training and materials are provided. Please
call Sachem CYS at 585-1811.
SUNDAY PERFORMANCES AT
NEAL STUART AND THE EMPIRE STATE
Sunday, January 10 • 2:00pm
An exciting all-star collaboration of veteran musicians from the 1960s through the 1990s, Neal Stuart
and the Empire State have come together to pay
tribute to the breadth and depth of the music of the
late, great Johnny Maestro, a New York star who
provided the soundtrack of a generation.
MILAGRO SANTANA TRIBUTE BAND
Founded in 2005 by a group of dedicated fans,
Milagro is Long Island’s premiere Santana tribute
band. An all-embracing effort to define over four
decades of music, covering all of Santana's hits
from Woodstock to today, the six talented musicians
in Milagro authentically reproduce the soulful
sounds of Santana and other Latin rock artists.
THE KARKOWSKA SISTERS DUO
This award-winning, internationally acclaimed duo
has performed to standing ovations and encores at
concert halls around the world. Violinist Anna graduated from the Julliard School and pianist Kasha
from the Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw,
Poland. The sisters will perform beloved classical
pieces including the Carmen Fantasy by P. Sarasate,
Csardas by V. Monti, and Souvenir d'Amerique
(Variations on Yankee Doodle) by H. Vieuxtemps.
SHORT WINTER
JOKE
What eight letters can you find in water
from the Arctic Ocean?
H to O! (H20)
SHORT WINTER
JOKE
What vegetable was forbidden on the
ships of Arctic explorers?
Leeks!
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Pumpkin
Decorating Contest
Winner
Congratulations to...
Lori Brandt
with her
“Scaredy Cat”
Thank you to
Our Sponsor...
CM Performing
Arts Center
931 Montauk Hwy,
Oakdale
631-218-2810
www. cmpac.com
If you would like to sponsor our next contest, please
call Tara at 631-224-9500 or
email tfranco@ourplacenews.com
STUFF-A-SUNROOM TREE LIGHTING
done due to the generosity of donations from the
community.
The local Girl Scout troop attended with their families. The girls sang outside before a 20 foot tree was
lit. After outside caroling, the Holbrook Fire
Department arrived with a special delivery from the
North Pole, Santa! Other special guests included Elsa
(from Frozen), Holbrook's local dance team (TJE), a
local band consisting of U.S. Veterans and live music
from All the Way Events.
The atmosphere was happy, cheerful and lively.
This is one of many more community events for Four
Seasons.
As a wonderful start to the holiday season, Four
Seasons Home Products located in the heart of
Holbrook, hosted a tree lighting ceremony and invited
members of the community to perform, sing and
dance. The tree lighting ceremony took place on
Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 6 PM to 9 PM. Over
100 people attended! This was a great opportunity to
gather the community for the start of the holiday
season.
Four Seasons partnered with Toys for Tots where
they collected unwrapped toys and non-perishable
food for those who are less fortunate in our community. The goal was to "Stuff-a-Sunroom," which was
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GRAF CONTINUES 5TH ANNUAL
TOY DRIVE FOR VICTIMS OF
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Assemblyman Al Graf (R,C,I-Holbrook) is continuing his holiday toy drive for children who are
victims of domestic violence in our community.
Domestic violence is a major problem that often
goes overlooked in the United States that has only
recently gained more attention due to the publicized acts of high profile athletes and celebrities.
“Domestic violence is a very serious problem that
we are continuing to fight,” said Graf. “Often forgotten
are the children who are displaced when they are torn
from the comforts of their homes while fleeing abusive
situations. Our annual toy drive is a chance to put a
smile on the faces of those children, even though,
for many of them, their true wish during the holidays
is more about their families. I would like to thank the
Omicron Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon National
Mathematics Honor Society at St. Joseph’s
College of New York for their wonderful gift of
more than $1,000 in donated toys for our cause. It
is the selfless acts like this that the holidays are all
about.”
Toys will be donated to the Victims Information
Bureau of Suffolk which assists families who are
victims of domestic violence.
Skiing and snowboarding:
Safety tips for families
Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter sports.
But each year, children and adults are injured while
involved in these sports, and sometimes the injuries
are very serious. The number of brain and spinal cord
injuries resulting from skiing and snowboarding is
increasing worldwide.
Safety starts with the right equipment
Wear the proper equipment including a helmet and
goggles, wrist guards for snowboarding. Helmets can
reduce the risk of a head injury. Preventing serious
head injuries is everyone’s job, no matter your age.
Check you and your child’s equipment at the start
of each ski day. You should also teach your child how
to check her own equipment. Many injuries happen
because of poorly adjusted bindings. Release bindings
on skis and snowboards should be adjusted so that
they are right for your child or teen’s weight and skiing
ability.
Don’t borrow equipment. If you don’t have equipment
of your own, rent it from a reputable ski shop or resort,
and make sure that the boots fit and the bindings are
adjusted correctly.
Assemblyman Al Graf (R,C,I-Holbrook) with members of
Kappa Mu Epsilon who donated over $1,000 in toys.
SHORT WINTER
JOKE
Prepare before going out
• Check the weather forecast. Dress for the weather.
Wear layers of clothes and pack extra hats and
gloves.
• Take lessons. If your child or teen is new to skiing,
sign him up for lessons with a certified instructor.
• Know the condition of the trails. Don’t ski or
snowboard on trails that are closed or if you don’t
know the conditions.
• Never ski or snowboard alone. Ask older children to
check in regularly with an adult.
• Be aware of physical and environmental hazards
like trees or icy patches on the trail.
• Respect limits. Don’t ski or snowboard on hills that
are above your skill level. Teach your child or teen
that it’s important that he try more difficult slopes
gradually and only as his skills get better.
Where can you find an ocean
without any water?
On a map!
FOOTBALL JOKE
Dad, how do you win a Super Bowl
without cheating?
I don't know son,
we are Patriots fans.
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5 REASONS NOT TO SELL
YOUR HOME YOURSELF
In today's market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising,
some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home on their
own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There
are several reasons this might not be a good idea for the vast
majority of sellers.
HERE ARE FIVE OF THOSE REASONS:
1. THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE TO NEGOTIATE WITH
Here is a list of some of the people with whom you must be prepared
to negotiate if you decide to For Sale By Owner:
• The buyer who wants the best deal possible
• The buyer’s agent who solely represents the best interest of the
buyer
• The buyer’s attorney (in some parts of the country)
• The home inspection companies, which work for the buyer and will
almost always, find some problems with the house
• The appraiser if there is a question of value
2. EXPOSURE TO PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS
Recent studies have shown that 89% of buyers search online for a
home. That is in comparison to only 20% looking at print newspaper
ads. Most real estate agents have an internet strategy to promote the
sale of your home. Do you?
3. RESULTS COME FROM THE INTERNET
QUOTATIOUS DITTIES
Where do buyers find the home they actually purchased?
• 44% on the internet
• 33% from a Real Estate Agent
• 9% from a yard sign
• 1% from newspaper
The days of selling your house by just putting up a sign and putting it
in the paper are long gone. Having a strong internet strategy is crucial.
Until I was thirteen, I thought
my name was SHUT UP.
- Joe Namath
JANUARY TRIVIA ANSWERS
1. We celebrate national Chocolate Cake Day
2. The US
3. Amelia Earhart
4. Garnet
5. The Carnation or Snowdrop
6. Roy Rogers
7. Reverend & Civil Rights Leader
8. Groucho – Chico – Harpo – Leppo
9. Margaret Rutherford
10. Sun Label
11. The Lisa Marie
12. The Royal Canadians
13. JAN 20, 1892
14. Kerry Washington
15. Mark Harmon
4. FSBOing HAS BECOME MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT
The paperwork involved in selling and buying a home has
increased dramatically as industry disclosures and regulations
have become mandatory. This is one of the reasons that the
percentage of people FSBOing has dropped from 19% to 8% over
the last 20+ years. The 8% share represents the lowest recorded
figure since NAR began collecting data in 1981.
5. YOU NET MORE MONEY WHEN USING AN AGENT
Many homeowners believe that they will save the real estate
commission by selling on their own. Realize that the main reason
buyers look at FSBOs is because they also believe they can save the
real estate agent’s commission. The seller and buyer can’t both save
the commission.
Studies have shown that the typical house sold by the homeowner
sells for $210,000 while the typical house sold by an agent sells for
$249,000. This doesn’t mean that an agent can get $39,000 more for
your home as studies have shown that people are more likely to
FSBO in markets with lower price points. However, it does show that
selling on your own does not make sense.
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