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still be counted toward delegates, a spokesman for the State Board of Elections told Gannett News Services. Rockland County Legislator Frank Sparaco (R-Valley Cottage), Frank Sparaco, the Republican Minority Leader is happy and left optimistic about the turnout from Rockland Voters in the Primary. “I support Governor Romney, and have been supportive of his campaign.” He told the Advocate that he believes Romney is a guaranteed win for 2012 for this country. “You can not have someone like Barack Obama, who failed as miserably as he did keep his job as an elected official. This is America.” cont. Page 4

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Monsey drivers have another reason to put down the cell phone this week; Operation hang Up. The operation consists of extra New York State troopers cracking down on cell phone usage on roadways all across New York State. The extra enforcement is paid for through a Distracted Driving Enforcement Grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than three thousand people died on U.S. roadways last year, due to distracted driving. Operation Hang Up is the New York State Police’s way of trying to reduce that number. The police department will be using what it calls Con-

With one hundred percent of precincts reporting, Romney received 62.2 percent of the vote in the state of New York. Compared to over 75 percent in Rockland County over three congressional districts. Texas Congressman Ron Paul came in second with 15.8 percent of the vote, followed by Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, and Rick Santorum, the former senator of Pennsylvania, who has quit the race. While New York was once considered pivotal to the Republican primary campaign, since Santorum suspended his campaign on April 10, the race has lost its suspense. However, since Santorum never filed paperwork to invalidate his candidacy, Santorum’s votes will

cealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles, or CITE vehicles, to help the crackdown process. Passerby will be unable to distinguish the cars as police, until the lights and sirens need to go on for a transgression. This is the second installment of the program. Police ticketed more than eight hundred distracted drivers last Thanksgiving during the first Operation Hang Up campaign. The operation is in effect, with results coming in next week. In the meantime, distracted drivers, beware.

Toddler temper tantrum is something very common. Between the ages of two and three, your previously gentle and loving toddler will have a change of personality. He will no longer be content to accept your rules for everything, but will want his own say in what he does and does not do. Quite frequently, this will result in toddler temper tantrum. When a toddler starts having tantrums, the first thing the parents should do is decide what is important and what isn't important. If you want to have your own way in everything your toddler disagrees with, then you're likely to spend the majority of your time in a battle of wills. The best plan is to make as few rules as possible. Your child will be more likely to adhere to a lower number of rules and he will also know that those rules are important.

Letting him get away with eating breakfast cereal with his fingers may be worth the mess if you know that he will definitely hold your hand to cross a road. “Once you do decide what is important, don't give in. Make sure your rules are constant”, explained Dr. Paul Bloom, a pediatrician on staff at Monsey Family Medical Center. He says consistency is key. “It is very important that parents or caretakers remain consistent in how they treat tantrums,” Dr. Bloom points out. "If you make a rule that no snacks may be eaten an hour before bed-time, stick by that rule, even if your toddler's cries are loud enough to annoy the neighbors. Once you give in and hand him some nosh, he will expect one every time he cries." Dr. Bloom concluded. A toddler has a tantrum to try cont. Page 9, HEALTH NEWS section

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THE UNITED STATES ZOO. VOTE FOR YOUR ANIMAL

Why all the animals? Why the elephant to represent the Republican Party? The Democrats think of the elephant as stupid, pompous and conservative -- but on the other hand the Republicans think it is dignified, strong and intelligent. The donkey on the other side of the aisle representing Democrats.-the Republicans regard the donkey as stubborn, silly and ridiculous -- but the Democrats claim the donkey stand to be humble, homely, smart, courageous and loveable.

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Albany, NY - New York’s top court is set to hear the constitutional challenge by state Senate Democrats to the creation of create a 63rd Senate district upstate. The Court of Appeals has expedited the case, hearing the appeal Thursday after a trial-level judge found it “disturbing” the Senate’s Republican majority used two different formulas for establishing voting boundaries in parts of the state. Majority lawmakers in the Senate and Assembly struck a deal with Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month to approve new election maps that critics say were unfairly drawn to help protect their political power. The Republicans hold a 32-30 majority in the Senate. Democrats have a 2-to-1 voter enrollment advantage. The new 63rd district would be west and south of Albany.

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At the end of the day, Republicans and Democrats are still people. People basically want the same privileges this country has always granted. When voters go to the polls they are going to elect an animal-either a donkey or an elephant. Seems like this is slightly discriminatory. This discrimination is not what this country is about. Just an elephant and a tiger? That is not enough-what about a lion and a tiger? If this country wants to change we have to start thinking outside the box-what about the donkey and the elephant party including other animals? Are animals really all that represents the voters of this country?

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

recently received my County and Town tax bill. There was a tax increase on the County taxes of over 31%.

opened my browser this morning on my computer and I dont know how, but a robotic call came up first thing telling me to vote for Mitt Romney. Rockland County Republican Committee Chairman Vincent Reda misled Republican voters about their ballot choices on the eve of today’s Republican Presidential Primary in New York. Reda said in a pre-recorded call to voters that “It is imperative that us Republicans get out and support Mitt Romney for President, even though the other candidates have dropped out of the race, it is imperative that we show a united front.” Did Reda mispeak during the robocall or did he purposely push low-information voters away from Congressman Ron Paul and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, both of whom remain in the race.? Sincerely, Confused Resident

In the current economy when many people are losing their jobs, and the foreclosure rate on houses is at an all time high, what the County is doing is putting many more people into foreclosure. Many homeowners are on the brink. A 31% tax increases is the last straw that can break the camels back. What the County should have done was to cut the workforce drastically as is done in the private sector. There is a lot of duplication of services in the different layers of government. The County has to live within its means and not break the taxpayers back. The Politicians figure that they have another four years until the next election and by then they figure that the voters will have forgotten the astronomical tax increase. We will make sure that does not happen. What can be done is that next years tax bill

should not use this years tax increase of 31% as a base and add on to that next years increases.They have to use two years ago taxes as a base and consider this years tax increase as an anomaly. The Town of Ramapo has also been raising taxes drastically. Even though a new law has been passed setting a two percent tax cap on tax increases unless there is an override. What the Town of Ramapo has done to bypass this new law, is that they have added a new line on the tax bill called "Town out - Highway." If one adds that line to the unincorporated town tax, the unincorporated taxes has increased by approximately 50%. We are putting the County and Town politicians on notice that should be prepared to suffer the consequences of their actions. Sincerely, Kalman Weber South East Ramapo Taxpayers Association

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States to watch

ROMNEY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

President Barack Obama faces a challenge winning some of the swing states he carried in 2008. Tossup states for the last three presidential elections:

Obama’s margin of victory in swing states in 2008 More than 10% Nevada

9.54%

5-10%

Colo.

8.95%

Iowa

Less than 5% Wisc.

13.91%

N.H.

9.61%

Penn.

10.32%

9.54%

Va.

Ohio

6.3%

4.58%

N.C.

N.M.

0.32%

15.13%

Fla.

2.8% NOTE: Alaska and Hawaii are not to scale

Margins of victory in recent elections Swing state Florida Ohio

Nevada

Colorado

Pennsylvania Wisconsin

New Mexico Iowa

2000 0.01% Bush

2004 5.01% Bush

3.51

2.10

3.54 8.36 4.17 0.22 0.06 0.32

New Hampshire

1.27

Bush Bush Bush Gore Gore Gore Gore

Bush

Source: Dave LeipÕs Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections Graphic: Julie Sheer, Doug Stevens, Los Angeles Times

2.59 4.67 2.50 0.38 0.79 0.67 1.37

Bush Bush Bush

Kerry Kerry Bush Bush

NEWS FROM THE ROCKLAND COUNTY LEGISLATURE LEGISLATOR WOLFE APPLAUDS NYC MAYOR BLOOMBERG’S PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY SMOKING Proposal Similar to Wolfe’s 2012 Law Requiring Smoking Policies in Multiple Dwelling Rental Properties in Rockland County Rockland County Legislature ViceChairman Alden H. Wolfe has stated his support for NYC Mayor MichaelBloomberg’s proposal to require the owners of multi-family residential properties in NYC to adopt a smoking policy that delineates wheresmoking is allowed inside or outside of the premises. The proposed lawwould apply to buildings with three or more rental apartments,condominium or cooperative units and owners or their agents would be required to make prospective tenants or buyers aware of the policy during lease or contract negotiations.

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Legislator Wolfe, along with former Legislator Connie Coker, authored a similar law for Rockland County that took effect on January 1, 2012. The local law requires policies be established by owners/agents of multiple dwelling rental properties and, in the case of properties with five or more units, a copy of the smoking policy must be filed with the County Health Department. Failure to comply subjects the owner/agent to a civil penalty. “I commend Mayor Bloomberg on his continuing effort to reduce secondhand smoke in New York City,” said Legislator Wolfe. “This is a public health matter that needs to be addressed on the global level and the Mayor’s proposal for the great City of New York brings the matter to the forefront. I hope the City Council will support his proposal and conclude, as we did here in Rockland, that residential smoking policies will help to prevent conflicts among tenants, reduce health issues that result from exposure to secondhand smoke and will respect the personal rights of non-smoking and smoking tenants.”

“Mitt Romney is going to be the nominee, and I’m going to support the nominee,” Santorum is on record as saying. . Most political observers have said that Romney cleared his last remaining obstacle in his path to the nomination when Santorum dropped out. While Gingrich and Paul said Tuesday that they intended to remain in the race, Romney has a practically insurmountable delegate lead, as well as an enormous fundraising advantage. Additionally, nearly all party leaders have called for the party to refocus its efforts on the general election. Four years ago, when the presidential primary was moved up to Super Tuesday on Feb. 5 and the races were still competitive, Democratic turnout reached 42 percent in the Lower Hudson Valley and Republican turnout was about 26 percent.

In an automatic call that went out earlier this week Rockland County Republican Party Chairman Vincent Reda asks his fellow Republicans to support Romney and states that the other GOP contenders had dropped out of the race. In Reality only Rick Santorum actually dropped out. Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich continue to seek the GOP nod in their quest for a presidential run. Reda said the other candidates barely had a presence in New York, something he sees as meaning they had dropped out of serious contention.

The Bush-era tax cuts

Most Americans think the wealthy and corporations are not paying their fair share of federal taxes and the tax cuts will be allowed to expire in 2012, according to a recent poll. Do you think these groups are paying their fair share in federal taxes? Fair share Too little Middle income

Too much 56% 6

Lower income 24

Upper income 62 Corporations

Do you think the taxes you pay will be changed so that they are higher? Higher

No change

By income group $75,000 and up $30,000 to $74,999 Below $30,000

25 10

By party affiliation GOP 30

21 11

Independ. Dem.

NOTE: No opinion not included Source: Gallup interviews with 1,016 U.S. adults, April 9-12, 2012; margin of error: +/-4 percentage points Graphic: Pat Carr

53% 44 52 41 41

65 53

42 41 51

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L e g a l l y S p e a k i n g NIGHT OF CHIZUK IN MONSEY Ryan Scott Karben, Esq. GATHER, REVIEW AND CATALOGUE YOUR LEGAL DOCUMENTS Your home is filled with legal documents, whether its a lease, banking agreement or a Last Will and Testament. Make sure all of your legal documents is are stored safely and securely, with back-up copies stored with a relative or in a safe deposit box. Should you lose your documents, you will be at a serious disadvantage in any dispute. On the flip side, it is also a good time to discard documents you no longer need. Consult with a tax professional about the secure disposal of old tax return backup documents. Destroy outdated or confusing copies of testamentary documents that have been revised. Spring is also a good time to get to work on many matters with legal consequences that you may have postponed during the winter months. I can't even count how many conversations with clients in business disputes begin with "we had an agreement, but we never wrote it down." If you have business partners, retain a competent attorney to put your business arrangements on paper. If you have loaned money

to relative, take the time to memorialize the terms and repayment conditions of the debt. If you have satisfied a financial obligation, or completed performing services for an individual or company, get written confirmation that you are released from further repayment or work. A small amount of time and money expended today will save you a pile of money and heartache later. If you own your own business, particularly if you are self-employed, make sure you have adequate back-up records and instructions in case you are incapacitated for any reason. Sit with your lawyer and give some thought to succession planning and handling of your affairs during any absence. Execute written powers of attorney to be held in escrow in case you are unable to fulfill your legal obligations.

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Tuesday evening, April 24th, the auditorium in Yeshiva Spring Valley was filled with girls and women, high school age and up. The reason?

Why not? What is needed is action, not complacency.

Everyone’s seen the headlines.

They presented a video presentation of Rebbetzin Kalsmith, Rebbetzin Tarshish, and Rebbetzin Kallus. There were words of introduction from Rabbi Kahane. All speakers were under the haskama of Rav Ganz of Yerushalayim.

And that’s what the young alumni of Pninim and Chedvas Yerushalayim have taken. These To strengthen themselves with zealous young girls called towords of inspiration in the face gether a gathering of women of today’s troubling times. and girls. Bombings. Shootings. Young children, Rabbanim. Gedolim collapsing, passing away before klal Yisrael had a chance to blink. Everything’s happening at once, in one great tidal wave of suffering that has left us reeling in shock. Tears were shed, minds were changed, and hesitations were What are we doing about it? fortified. What great changes have we made, what kabbalos have we Klal yisrael is slowly awakening, taken upon ourselves? How and in that zchus, may we greet many have gathered to pray, as Moshiach soon. one, in shuls and homes?

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2012

NEW CASE OF MAD COW DISEASE IN CALIFORNIA

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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS UPDATES GINGRICH TELLS NY GOP HE WOULD SUPPORT ROMNEY

Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich in New York says he would work for Mitt Romney’s victory in the general election if Romney wins the Republican nomination. The infected cow, the fourth ever Gingrich was speaking in New discovered in the U.S., was found as York City Thursday night at the part of an Agriculture Department state Republican Party’s ansurveillance program that tests about nual dinner. The New York state 40,000 cows a year for the fatal brain Republican presidential primary disease. No meat from the cow was is next week. bound for the food supply, said John Clifford, the department’s chief vetGingrich acknowledged he was erinary officer. the underdog in the race. Romney is vastly far ahead in the “There is really no cause for alarm delegate count. here with regard to this animal,” Clifford told reporters at a hastily Gingrich said there was a “moral convened press conference.Mad obligation” to defeat President cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), is fatal to cows Barack Obama. He said he and Romney have discussed that and can cause a fatal human brain each would work hard for whodisease in people who eat tainted ever wins the nomination. beef. The World Health Organization has said that tests show that humans Gingrich said he was “dedicated cannot be infected by drinking milk to a unified Republican party.” The first new case of mad cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 has been discovered in a dairy cow in California, but health authorities said Tuesday the animal never was a threat to the nation’s food supply.

from BSE-infected animals.

Growing stronger

Global economy recovering and growth is expected to increase in 2013. Projected percent increase in GDP, selected nations:

Overall

2012

2013 3.5% 4.1

World

Advanced economies U.S.

2.1 2.4

U.K. Canada

$2.74 trillion 2.46

1.95 0.74 Õ25

Õ30

Õ33

2012-2033 Surplus drawn down to pay benefits

4.0 3.9

Medicare

8.2 8.8

6.9 7.3

India

Mexico

Õ12 Õ14 Õ16 Õ18 Õ20

China

Brazil

New analysis anticipates that the Social Security Trust Fund (surplus) will be depleted by 2033, not 2036; year-end assets, in trillions

2.1 2.2

2033 Surplus exhausted; can only pay out what is taken in from taxes

Social Security

2.0 1.7 0.8 2.0

Emerging economies Russia

Unless reforms are made, the two biggest U.S. benefit programs will exhaust their trust funds sooner than had previously been projected.

Euro -0.3 0.9 area Japan

Social Security and Medicare

3.0 4.1 3.6 3.7

Medicare Trust Fund will be depleted by 2024, as noted last year; projected cash flow for the federal hospital insurance for seniors* 300

Projected income, in billions Projected expenses

$431

$270

200 100 0

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ROCKLAND'S CROPSEY COMMUNITY FARM SET TO EXPAND TO TWELVE ACRES When Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef, Clarkstown Town Supervisor Alexander Gromack and Rockland Farm Alliance President John McDowell signed the license agreement allowing Rockland Farm Alliance (RFA) to farm five acres of publicly owned open space in June of 2010, they all acknowledged that what they were doing was groundbreaking. Since then, other state groups and agencies, including American Farmland Trust and Hudson River Valley Greenway, have recognized this as well, calling the model license agreement “cutting edge.” “To our knowledge there is no other municipality in New York State that has entered into this kind of agreement, which is why Mark Castiglione of Hudson River Valley Greenway and David Haight of American Farmland Trust have called it cutting edge,” says McDowell. “There are a myriad of reasons why small farms can and should flourish in suburban areas: healthy local food, educational opportunities, quality of life, open space and community building to name a few.” “We appreciate the cooperation and support we have received from both the County and the Town of Clarkstown. We are proud and honored to work together with them in a bipartisan way to preserve our county’s rich farming heritage, while we build outdoor classrooms for school kids to learn about how their food is grown.” With its first growing season completed and by all accounts successful, Cropsey Community Farm, RFA’s first farm project and Rockland’s largest organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

farm, is poised to add an additional seven acres under an amended license agreement with the Town and County, thus expanding from the initial five to a total of twelve acres under cultivation. “Rockland County is proud to have played an important role, along with the Town of Clarkstown, in the purchase of the Cropsey Farm, one of the last remaining farms in the County,” says County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef. “I particularly commend the Rockland Farm Alliance (RFA) and the broad-based community coalition of farmers, community groups and citizens that spearheaded this ground breaking new agricultural model that re-establishes local and sustainable agriculture and farming within our community. As a re-

sult of this collaboration, Rocklanders and others can enjoy locally grown organic vegetables and participate in community farming.” "We are proud to partner with Rockland Farm Alliance to farm an additional seven acres of Cropsey Farm, located in the heart of Clarkstown," says Clarkstown Supervisor Alex Gromack. "Through their CSA and educational programs Rockland Farm Alliance has created a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together to learn about the importance of agriculture and sustainability." “When the Open Space Referendum was passed in 2000, our goal was to save Cropsey Farm and preserve the land as a local community farm.” says Clarkstown Town Councilwoman Shirley Lasker. “Twelve years and twelve acres later, we can definitely say ‘mission accomplished.’ The community came together with a shared vision, determination, hard work and dedication and the results will benefit all of us now and for generations to come. Job well done!” “It’s very exciting,” says RFA Executive Director, Naomi Camilleri. “We love bringing this farmland back into production, and appreciate having the opportunity to expand. Now more people in Rockland can have the experience of eating locally, and participating in community farming. We thank the County, the Town of Clarkstown and the community for their support in making this farm a success.”

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NEWS AROUND ROCKLAND St. Lawrence Blasts Manhattan Commuter Tax Proposal Town of Ramapo Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence today criticized a new proposal to restore New York City’s commuter tax. Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer put forth a proposal to reinstate the tax, which was repealed in 1999. Stringer maintains that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) needs the extra funds to help stabilize its budget. St. Lawrence noted that Rockland County residents already pay considerably more money to the MTA than the value of the services that they receive in return. A recent study commissioned by the County of Rockland determined that Rockland taxpayers pay $110 million to the MTA; however, the MTA only provides $68 million to the county in services, which results in a value gap of nearly $42 million. Based on the study’s findings, Rockland residents only get

back 62 cents for every dollar that they give to the MTA. “The commuter tax is nothing more than a tariff that unjustly targets suburban commuters,” said Supervisor St. Lawrence. “Instead of looking for a handout and attempting to balance its budget on the backs of the hard-working men and women who travel to work in New York City each day, the MTA would be better served by engaging in internal cost-cutting measures and proven budgetary practices that actually make fiscal sense. Instituting yet another tax on commuters cannot

be the solution for the MTA’s budget woes.” With a population of over 126,000 people, the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County is the largest town in New York State outside of Long Island.

Rockland County Saves Residents More than $500,000 with the ProAct Rx Discount Cards County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef today announced that in slightly less than one year, Rockland County residents have collectively saved more than $500,000 while using the ProAct Prescription Discount Card Program. The discount card program was exclusively endorsed by Rockland County Legislature in June of 2011. Since the program was implemented, residents have filled more than 13,000 prescriptions saving an average of 43%, or $40.85 on each prescription they fill. Rockland County and ProAct worked together in an effort to help the uninsured and underinsured residents obtain financial relief at the pharmacy when filling their prescriptions. When residents utilize the discount card, they can expect to see savings ranging from 1020% on brand name prescriptions and 2070% on generic prescriptions. The discount card program also offers residents of Rockland County the opportunity to save on vision, hearing, and LASIK services as well as access to a low cost dental coverage plan.

“For residents who lack utilize the discount card, plied with an inventory full prescription cover- anyone in the county is of discount age, or for those who eligible to use the pro- cards. These cards can have no coverage at all, gram and be provided to residents a trip to the pharmacy receive savings. Simply who do not currently can be very costly,” said present the discount have a discount card of Vanderhoef. “By taking card at one’s local phar- their own. Residents can advantage of this cost macy and receive the also go online and print free program Rockland discounts immediately. their own discount card County residents can see at anytime by visiting sizeable savings on each Local pharmacies and w w w. NYR x D i s co u n tof the prescriptions that various county offices, Card.com including the Rockland they fill.” County Clerk’s Office, ProAct, Inc. is a PharmaRockland County is Rockland County Health cy Benefit Management among the 51 counties Company based in Cenacross New York State Department, and the tral New York and a diviRockland County Dethat exclusively endorssion of Kinney Drugs es the Prescription Dis- partment of Social Services have been supcount Card Program. Combined, these Monsey Family Medical Center counties have Depar tment of Speech Therapy saved residents across the state M r. Aaro n M u l l e r M S c c c - S L P • M r. M e l e c h K a r p M S c c c - S L P more than $84 milALL DISORDERS lion, while filling TREATED more INCLUDING: than 2.7 million • Chronic Hoarseness prescriptions. The • Vocal Fatigue discount card pro• Nasality gram is currently • Resonance disorders • Articulation saving residents • Oromotor an average of 52%, WE SERVICE CLIENTS WITH: • Stuttering or just over • Receptive and Expressive • Cognitive Language Disorders $30.00. • Reading • Fluency and Voice Disorders • Hearing Loss The discount card • Pragmatic Issues • Apraxia program is a cost • Head Trauma • Oral Motor, Articulation and Phonological Disorders free, hassle free • Parkinsons way for residents • Dysarthria to experience fiFor info nancial relief at the & appointments: 845-352-6800x 6824 40 Robert Pitt Dr. Monsey, NY 10952 pharmacy counter. There are no prerequisites to

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FROM FRONT PAGE and get what they want. If this usually works, they will continue to have tantrums. If, on the other hand, a tantrum never produces the result they want, they will soon give it up as ineffective. The following are a number of things you can do when your child is in the middle of a tantrum, without having to give in: Ignore him. Most tantrum-throwers are trying to attract attention. If you don't give him that attention, he will lose interest and stop the tantrum. Send him to bed or to his room. This gives both of you a cooling down period.

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Leave him. Obviously, don't take your eyes off the child if you do this in public. Distract him. Start to play with a new toy, get your child a drink, go outside for a walk. Do whatever it takes to get your toddler's mind off the problem. Toddler temper tantrum are an inevitable part of a child's development. They can't be completely avoided. But with some back-up options, hopefully the amount of time your child spends in a tantrum will be reduced. The pediatricians on staff at Monsey Family Medical Center, Dr. Esther Bekritsky, Dr. Paul Bloom, and Dr. Gerson Gluck are available to discuss temper tantrums with you. Schedule an appointment by calling 845 352 6800.

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Although there are different life cycles among species, most hard tick species, like the dog tick, are known as three-host ticks.

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When the Interstate highway system was created in 1956, a federal gas tax was enacted to help pay for it. The 18.4-cents-pergallon tax hasnÕt been raised since 1993, and the fund has struggled to keep up with the costs of repairs.

Interstates and toll roads

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ALBANY, NY – Assemblywoman Aileen M. Gunther (D, C – Forestburgh) and Senator David Carlucci (D – Rockland/Orange) today announced their sponsorship of legislation (S4817/A7128) requiring the installation and operation of surveillance cameras at all entrances and exits of facilities operated by the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), including group homes, residential homes and inpatient facilities. It would also require the commissioner of OPWDD, in consultation with the State Police, to develop a system for maintaining such recorded images.

further people with developmental disabilities while they receive the care they need.” This proposal comes on the heels of recent news reports that highlight problems and incidents in the state run homes, facilities and programs. Bill Liblick, Paula’s brother who has actively been advocating and lobbying for passage of Paula’s Law said, “It is outrageous the State of New York has monies to place surveillance cameras everywhere except when it comes to protecting our most innocent and loving members of society.” “If cameras had been present outside the facility, the State Police may have been able to identify possible suspects,” Gunther said.

The legislation was introduced after the tragic rape of Paula Liblick, a 62 year-old severely developmentally disabled woman, in December 2009. Ms. Liblick had been a resident of the same group home with the same caregivers for many years. Unfortunately, someone was able to gain access to the home. Still, no one Senator Carlucci (right) and Bill Liblick, brother at a press conference in Albany knows who came in of Paula Liblick, advocating for Paula's Law. to the facility and assaulted Ms. Liblick. “Think of how many crimes oc“Individuals living in or participat- cur and we are asked to identify ing in programs at these facilities the perpetrators from the surveildeserve to be safe,” said Assembly- lance tapes being shown on the 6 woman Gunther. “They and their o’clock news. This is a valuable tool families should feel secure that for law enforcement and a powertheir surroundings are being mon- ful deterrent for criminals.” itored. There are cameras in the parking lots of malls and grocery Ms. Liblick died in April 2011 from stores, so we know that if some- complications from the rape. Her thing happens, law enforcement attacker was never identified. The may be able to find those respon- group home and day program atsible by reviewing the security tended by Ms. Liblick subsequenttapes. Why wouldn’t we provide ly installed security cameras. the same level of security for people with developmental disabili- “Unfortunately, the cameras were installed too late for Paula, but ties in state-operated facilities?” it’s not too late to make sure this “Patients that reside in these state- doesn’t happen again,” said Carrun facilities should not have to lucci. fret over whether or not their safety is at risk,” said Senator Car- Liblick added, "What a great legalucci. “By ensuring that we have a cy Paula Liblick would be leaving stronger security surveillance ap- knowing that she helped others paratus in place, we can protect live a safe and secure life.”

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When you visit the psychiatrist, the doctor will ask questions about your background, family, habits, and general health and will ask why you think you need treatment. The psychiatrist will want to know when you last had a complete physical examination, may ask to see your medical records, and may ask your permission to consult with your personal physician. The psychiatrist knows how to interpret laboratory results and other findings of the physical examination. You may be asked to schedule an EKG before certain medications are prescribed. Today psychiatrists can select from many effective treatments and will work with you to create an effective program. If your treatment includes both medication and psychotherapy, your treatment may include seeing a psychiatrist and another clinician such as a social worker. For example, the psychiatrist would make the diagnosis and prescribe and monitor your medications; the social worker would see you for psychotherapy or talk therapy. Because psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medications and are also psychotherapists, they can see you for both your medication visits and psychotherapy sessions. You can request that this be done.

At Project Ohr many times the psychiatrist on staff works with a social worker; together working as a team the client is confident he/ Friends who have had psychiatric treatment she is receiving the best and most attentive may recommend the psychiatrist who helped care possible. them. Your physician can give you the names When you’ve found a psychiatrist with whom of several psychiatrists or you can call Project you are comfortable, you’ve finished the first Ohr, Department of Behavioral Health at part of the treatment process. The second 845-352-6800 ext 6849 for more information. part - working together with your psychiatrist to understand and manage your illness—is about to begin

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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WILL SAVE MEDICARE OVER $200 BILLION manage their health, and substantially slows the spiraling costs of health coverage. Without this law, health costs would keep rising and wreak havoc on our economy. It is unfortunate that the House Republican Majority wasted the American people’s time by holding repeated votes to repeal or defund this historic law. Now, as the Supreme Court prepares to render a decision on the fate of the Act, the savings of billions of dollars, and the health care of millions of Americans who would lack coverage, hangs in the balance. Our health care system cannot go back to the days when young adults could not join their parents plans and insurance companies could reject and cap the type of coverage of whomever they decide.”

Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY17) issued the following statement following a report released on Monday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stating through 2016, Medicare will save over $200 billion due to the Affordable Care Act. Medicare beneficiaries will save almost $60 billion through 2016 through lower costs. “I proudly supported the Affordable Care Act because it helps millions more American men, women and children to better

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How Americans feel about taxes Less than half of Americans think their tax bill is too high, according to a Gallup survey. Too high

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845.352.1400

RCDC HOUSING DEPARTMENT The following information is provided to the community by the RCDC Housing Department as a public service

What’s new in housing???

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS SAVINGS CLUB AND CLOSING COST INCENTIVE Are you a first time homebuyer? Would you be interested in joining a homebuyers savings club that will manage and reward your savings to achieve your goal of buying that first home? Contact us at RCDC Housing for further details to help your dream become a reality.

Call RCDC Housing for details: 845.352.1400 ext. 3243

Attention Homeowners and Renters TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY USE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY AND MAKE YOUR HOME MORE COMFORTABLE YEAR-ROUND. •

Currently, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), offers programs to help homeowners and renters save energy and money. Each program begins with a top-to-bottom look at your home to figure out which improvements will save you the most money.

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The Green Jobs – Green NY and Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Programs provide funding for comprehensive home energy assessments and lowcost financing for energy upgrades.

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If you live in a single-family home or two- to four-unit building and have a total household income less than $206,200 (Rockland County), then you can take advantage of a free comprehensive home energy assessment.

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For those interested in completing the work, you may be eligible for a 10 percent cash-back incentive and low-interest financing for up to $25,000 in energy efficiency improvements. Income eligible participates (60 – 80 percent of the area median income) qualify for a grant up to $5,000 to cover as much as 50 percent of the cost of improvements.

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If your home was weatherized some years ago by the Weatherization department and therefore we are no longer able to come to your home this is a program that you can apply for to possibly help you improve your home's efficiency. In addition this program is an option to consider if you are not income eligible for the weatherization program.

To learn more about this program and access an application, please contact RCDC Housing, Inc, 845-352-1400, ext. 3240 or email us at rcdchousing@aol.com.

THE ADVOCATE April 26,

2012

NEWS FROM

U.S. SENATOR CHARLES E. SCHUMER SCHUMER PUSHES LEGISLATION IN MAJOR POSTAL REFORM BILL TO PRESERVE NY’S RURAL POST OFFICES & DOOR-TODOOR MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE Schumer Introduces Amendment To Protect Door-To-Door Postal Delivery Service – Senate Bill Could Have Created Apartment-Style Group Boxes Further From Homes, But Schumer Pushing Legislation To Ensure Mail Comes To Individual Doors and Mailboxes Schumer Also Backing Amendment That Would Keep All Existing Rural Post Offices Open For 2 Years – Would Save 53 Post Offices Currently On The Chopping Block Schumer: We Can Save The Postal Service And Keep Rural Offices Open At The Same Time Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is introducing legislation to preserve door-to-door mail delivery service for the U.S. Postal Service, as well as his support for legislation that would put a two year moratorium on rural post office closings. Schumer is pushing for these provisions to be part of S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act which is currently being debated by the Senate to reform the Postal Service and identify cost savings to keep the Service strong for years to come. “Hundreds of thousands of Upstate seniors and businesses rely on rural post offices and door-to-door delivery in every corner of the state,” said Schumer. “We need to make major reforms to the postal service to protect the vital service it provides, but saving the post office while shutting down key post offices and mov-

Dr. Albetter asks;

ing delivery further from people’s homes makes no sense at all. This legislation would put a two-year moratorium on closures, and ensure that the Post Office keeps delivering mail right to the mailbox or doorstep. We need to save where we can, but cutting out incredibly important post offices defeats the point when it comes to saving the postal service. These are commonsense proposals that recognizes that the USPS needs reform, but balances that need with the importance of our rural post offices and convenient delivery.” As originally written, the postal reform bill would have pushed the USPS to stop delivering mail to individual doors and mailboxes and instead install apartment complex-style group boxes, where all of the mail for a given street or neighborhood would be delivered to boxes that were grouped together in one place, further from individual homes. Citing the hardship this would place on senior citizens and others, Schumer introduced an amendment to the bill that would prohibit the USPS from installing these boxes and dramatically altering the way mail is delivered. For new developments where group mail centers make sense, the USPS would be allowed to install these boxes in the future. But Schumer’s amendment aims to preserve the door delivery service that residents have relied on for decades.

“Dieting not working out?”

Don’t call it a diet, call it a weigh of life. Help yourself feel better, by eating better.

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Mad cow disease

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or mad cow disease, appears to cause a fatal human brain disease.

• Severity Cow begins ÒmadÓ seizures months or years after infection • Other livestock Related disease called scrapie affects sheep

How it spreads

Person or animal eats food contaminated with brain or spinal cord tissue from infected animal

Disease attacks nervous system

Outer layer of brain develops tiny holes, looks spongy

Family Medical Center 175 Rt. 59 Spring Valley, NY 10977 845.426.5800

Related human disease

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (vCJD)* is a fatal degenerative brain disorder • Apparent cause Possibly many years earlier, person consumed cattle products contaminated by mad cow disease

*ÒClassicÓ CJD is a similar brain disease that occurs worldwide in older people

Food allergy vs. intolerance Adverse food reactions come in two main forms: those that involve the immune system and those that do not. Avoidance is the only real treatment for both allergies and intolerance.

Food allergies

Immune system-related Allergic reaction occurs when an otherwise harmless food causes the bodyÕs immune system to produce antibodies and chemicals, leading to symptoms Common allergies Peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish Did you know? Many children outgrow their hypersensitivity to foods by age 10 except for allergies to peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish

Common intolerances MSG, lactose Did you know? People can often eat small amounts of the food without causing problems

Ben Gilman Spring Valley

Long incubation period Years may pass between exposure and symptoms

• Rare Fewer than 30 cases reported worldwide in 2011

Not immune system-related With these conditions a person cannot properly digest various foods, often because of enzyme deficiencies or sensitivities to certain chemicals

Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Dr., Monsey, NY 10952 845.352.6800

Bizarre disease

Not carried by germs Infection-carrying proteins called prions spread mad cow disease

• Prevention Destroy infected farm animals; donÕt use animal products containing brain or central nervous system tissue as livestock feed

Food intolerances and sensitivities

Schedule a consultation with Hanna Raice. Call the Department of Nutrition at 845-352-6800 today.

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Symptoms A Mouth Itching, swelling

B Throat, lungs

Swelling, trouble breathing C Digestive problems Vomiting, diarrhea, cramps

A B

Symptoms A Digestive

problems Depending on the type of food, symptoms can include gas, bloating, cramping and abdominal pain

Celiac disease and gluten

Triggered by gluten, a protein found in grains, celiac disease involves the immune system but is not an allergy; effects can include abdominal pain, diarrhea and vitamin deficiencies. Source: U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and ÒThe Complete IdiotÕs Guide to Food AllergiesÓ Graphic: Chicago Tribune

THE ADVOCATE April 26, 2012

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2012

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CLASSIFIEDS To place a classified ad please call 845.770.1950 • or E-mail

HELP WANTED

hi-ranch lrg park-like property (1.02 acres) 4 bdrms, 3 bths,

Full time Pediatrican Full time Internist PT Dermatologist PT Nutritionist

Shabbos/security system, much more! walk 2 shuls. Gr8 investment property. Asking $549,000. 917-751-1761

POSITION WANTED

Please call: 845-770-1950 x 6834, or Email: RCHealthCenter@Gmail.com

HELP WANTED E-Z WEIGHT LOSS THE HEALTHY WAY Lose 2-8 pounds weekly. Increase energy. 800-232 -THIN

Please call: 845-352-6800 x 6834, or send resume: Email: RCHealthCenter@Gmail.com Fax: 845-425-1228

Earn $$$ while losing weight!

M &M DISCOUNT CLEANERS

I AM AVAILABLE DAY OR NIGHT OR 24/7 TO PROVIDE CAREGIVING TO THE ELDERLY. HOUSEKEEPING, DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, MEDS, MEAL PREPERATION, ETC. REFRENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CALL ANGELA AT 845-425-6051

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PICK UP AND DELIVERY

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EXPERT TAILORING

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845-262-1313 SHOMER SHABBOS

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CONDOS FOR RENT-SALE • •

845.352.4440

PICK UP AND DELIVERY EXPERT TAILORING

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can you write? writing intern positions available e-mail editor@advocatenews.org call 845 770 1950

CONDOS FOR RENT-SALE MONSEY BLUEBERRY HILL APARTMENTS FOR RENT

NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER

CALL BLUEBERRY HILL 845.352.4440

Work includes: Driving Light maintenance Assisting staff with projects

fireplace, separate ent, CAC,

5. FULL TIME – MEDIC AL ASSISTANT 6. PART TIME – DENTAL ASSISTANT 7. PART TIME – DENTAL REGISTRAR 8. PART TIME – CALL ROOM RECEPTIONIST 9. PART TIME – MEDICAL FILER 10. PART TIME – EXIT DESK 11. F ULL TIME – DENTAL COORDINATOR 12. F ULL TIME – SPECIALT Y COORDINATOR Yiddish or Spanish speaking VERY helpful

1 Bedroom from $1,140 2 Bedrooms from $1,600 3 Bedrooms from $2,025

MONSEY Help wanted Monsey-FULL TIME Young energetic worker with Go getter attitude

Kosher & Pesach ktchns,

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MONSEY BLUEBERRY HILL 1 BR FROM 139K - 2 BR FROM 219K PREFERRED PROPERTIES

HELP WANTED

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FOR SALE

Medical Center Seeks several positions ASAP

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HELP WANTED Looking for male live-in eldercare worker for respectable Yid in Monsey. Must have experience, patience, fine character & must have a car available. References needed. Please call RCDC Employment Counselor Rachel at 845-352-1400.

TAXI AVAILABLE Cheapest In Town Mini Vans Available Pay after Shabbos or Yom Tov 24 hour service Local or Long Distance 425-4411 LA FAMILIA TAXI

HELP WANTED S E L L I N G A D S F O R N E W S PA P E R • flexible hours • good pay • should have experience

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To place a classified ad please call 845.770.1950 or E-mail Sales@advocateNews.org

THE ADVOCATE April 26, 2012

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THE ARTHUR HOFFNUNG TORAH LECTURE SERIES JEP’S LADIES LEARNING PROGRAM SPRING - 2012 Mrs. Esther Bayla Schwarz’s

Sunday morning class in

SEFER TEHILLIM from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

MRS. ESTHER BAYLA SCHWARZ’S

PIRKEI AVOS 1st class: 9:30 a.m. 2nd class: 11:00 a.m.

Ongoing – Sundays 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

INSIGHTS INTO SEFER MISHLAY Instructor: Rabbi Label Lam There’s nothing like it - anywhere! Rabbi Lam’s unique blend of stories, humor, insight & inspiration is simply indescribable. You just have to come...see...and hear for yourself. Join us once and we think you’ll be here every week after that.

Tuesday mornings: 9:45 a.m.

Relationships & Personal Growth Based on Sefer Tomer Devorah Instructor: Rabbi Doniel Frank Informal, informative, and imminently practical, the focus here is to provide insights and develop skills you can apply in all manner of relationships...at home, in the classroom, workplace, or on the street. Here is a wonderful opportunity to enhance the quality of your own life, and the lives of those around you. Please Note: Class schedules are sometimes subject to change. Therefore, please call in advance to find out if there are any changes in the times listed above. All classes take place at the JEWISH EDUCATION PROGRAM 84 Rt. 59 Monsey, NY 10952 (next to Amazing Savings) For more information, call: (845) 425-7556.

THE ADVOCATE April 26,

2012

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