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THE ADVOCATE Vol. 26 No. 43 • Rockland’s Independent Jewish Community Newspaper Since 1985 • 26 Kislev - 5772 December 23, 2011

HAPPY CHANUKAH TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY CHANUKAH GREETINGS FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for the first-ever nationwide ban this week, on “driver use of portable electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle.” The safety recommendation calls for all fifty states, and the District of Columbia, to ban the non-emergency use of portable electronic devices, such as cell phones, for all drivers. This means no phone usage at all; no blue tooths, headsets, or texting at a red light.

ored during Hanukkah, as these same qualities have made us the Empire State, and home to a diverse array of people, talents and opportunities. We share in celebrating the willingness of all New Yorkers to come together during challenging times to create a better and stronger state for all. I wish those celebrating Hanukkah a joyous, healthy and safe holiday season."

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Congressman Eliot Engel criticized the cynical decision from the House Republican Majority to put at risk a vital tax break for lowand middle-income families, and unemployment insurance exThe number of accidents caused by irresponsible usage of electronic devices while driving is alarmingly high, and unfortunately, seems to be increasing. This has resulted in the emphatic claim that “enough is enough”. cont. Page 4

tension for out-of-work Americans. Their decision to scuttle the overwhelming bipartisan

agreement between Senate Democrats and Republicans to forge a short compromise is both “risky” and “irresponsible.” Last year, Congress enacted legislation to reduce the Social Security payroll tax by 2% for employees, continue extended unemployment insurance benefits and delay a The Advocate is only previously scheduled 25% reduction in the mailed out periodically, It is Medicare reimburse- available free every week. ment rate for physician services (Doc Fix). at Advocate distribution Both parties agree that locations. For a full list a one-year extension see Page 12. is preferable, but great cont. Page 5

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New York - A rare Siddur Tefilah me-ha-Arizal presumed to have been a personal prayer book of the founder of Chasidic Judaism, Reb Yisroel ben Eliezer, also known as the Baal Shem Tov, was one of the most coveted items sold yesterday in auction at Sotheby’s in New York City. Considered to be the most important hand written Chasidic siddur still owned by a private collector, the two hundred and twenty three page siddur sold for a price of $572,500. Emily Berland of Sotheby’s told VIN News that the siddur was sold to an unnamed private collector. The hand written siddur, estimated to have been written in 1750 by Moses ben Joseph of Luboml and Rabbi Mordechai Twersky of Chernobyl, is one of only several items that were known to have been used by the Baal Shem Tov in his life and contains extraordinary drawings including a unicorn, a winged shofar and a menorah comprised of the words of the 67th perek of Tehillim. Additionally, the Nusach Ari siddur, which was passed down through the Chernobyl dynasty from father to son, has visible tear stains on the page of Yom Kippur viduy and a wine stain on the page featuring the Pesach Kiddush.

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Dear Action Desk, I wanted to commend you on the piece about Ramapo’s safety. It’s about time we showed some pride in our practically crime- free town. Thanks to the police, firemen, EMS, and so many more, I can sleep soundly at night, knowing our Town is in good hands. M.K. Spring Valley, NY Dear Editor, With officials like St. Lawrence and his team, is it any surprise this town was ranked number one in New York?

After all their effort, making sure our police has everything it needs to keep running smoothly, I’m glad to see the hard work paying off. S.P. Monsey, NY

situation in Ramapo is getting worse each day. People passing red lights, speeding, driving on the wrong side of the road, reckless driving, road rage, talking on cell phones, no seat belts, overstuffed school busses, the list goes on and on. Where are our police?

Dear Action Desk, Thanks to the Town of Ramapo for finally finishing the Maple Ave Project. It has been 3 years since its start. But I have a question; Why did you paint lines on the roads? People don't pay attention to them anyway, and the police do not enforce traffic laws here. The

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THE FADING MIRACLE:

AN OP-ED BY A. TENDLER The Chanuka story is a glorious one, bers, shrinking. We should be as many especially when told over latkes and as the stars, as fruitful as the sand on chocolate coins. The weather might the shore. But we aren't. Besides for be cold outside, but the candles lend a the great loss of over six million of warm glow that lights one from within. our brothers and sisters. That The children's eyes grow wider and was genocide, wider, and the reflections of the flames and wasn't our are dancing inside of them. Yehudah doing, but the HaMaccabi comes to life, lone sword actions of murand shield flashing as he ducks the derers and anispear of a mighty greek warrier. The mals. Kohen Gadol's worried face appears, as he holds a flask of oil and pronouncNo, today, it is es the word " tameh". And then the our fault. It's wonder of the kohanim hedyot, and the Chanuka story all over again. No as the word spreads, of men, women, one wants to kill us, to spill our blood. and children, as they come to gaze at Rather, they seek to break down the flames that just wouldn't die out. walls that make us different. To tear And the message is driven home, down the factors that intimidate them, again and again: they tried to make us to allow them to delude themselves like them, but they failed. They seeked into believing that we are all the same. to turn us into them, to break down And today, can we say we've won? the barriers between good and evil, When so many of our people have between right and wrong. They aimed been lost to intermarriage, to marrying to defile our purity, to turn the Chosen outside of their nation? 47% of Jews People into the abandoned ones. And between 1996 and 2001 married nonthey failed. From the bravery of a few Jews. 31% of all married Jews are incame the strength of generations. And termarried. we withstood. We prevailed. We held Those numbers are outrageous. How on. And as the children's eyes grow has this happened? How can we have sleepier, and their heads begin to droop allowed it to happen, in front of our on the tables, their innocent faces and own eyes? For it's right there- in the slipping yarmulkes broadcast one fact: offices, the college campuses, the that we have won. summer vacations. But have we? Or has the sacrifice of And we close our eyes, as the the KoMatisyahu and his five sons held us for hen Gadol pronounces one word " so long, only to peeter out now? For tameh".And we hope for the day when our people are dwindling, our num- our people will be re-united.

BizFact

High-speed rail Germany France

Spain

Japan

China

High-speed leaders, by track length in operation, in miles (kilometers), as of July 2011:

798 mi. (1,285 km)

OBAMA GETS JEWISH SUPPORT US President Barack Obama is enjoying a 50% approval rate, according to a Washington Post-ABC poll published. The president should also be satisfied as top-level Jewish fundraisers from his 2008 campaign are sticking with him in 2012, Jewish newspaper Forward reported. According to the paper, despite reports that Obama faces a loss of Jewish funders due

to his Middle East policy, analysis of a list of elite bundlers from his 2008 race shows no defections among the president’s top Jewish supporters in 2012. The poll should come as good news for Obama as former US President George W. Bush enjoyed a 47% approval rate three months prior to the 2004 elections.

Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef

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DISTRACTED DRIVING CONT. FROM PAGE 1 A Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study of commercial drivers found that a safety-critical event is 163 times more likely if a driver is texting, e-mailing, or accessing the Internet. While this number is certainly shocking, the question now is: has NTSB gone a little overboard? Banning all electronic usage; it’s a bit much. The problem isn’t so much as what drivers are doing, but rather why are they not focused on what they should be doing? And that would be driving. A car, and a driver’s license are a great responsibility, but if the driver doesn’t realize this, then a ban isn’t going to change anything. Texting while driving is illegal in New York. But after a survey was conducted on one thousand teens, results showed that 46% text while they drive. In 2008, the Rockland County Legislature voted to ban text messaging while driving in Rockland County. The law, which was sponsored by Rockland County

Legislative Chairwoman Harriet D. Cornell, banned motorists from using wireless handsets to compose, read or send text messages while operating a motor vehicle on any public street or public highway within the County of Rockland. The vote was 16-1 in favor of passage. So the drivers who text are already breaking the law. So how is a “bigger” law going to help? Then again, maybe it will raise awareness to those who haven’t given it much thought 1.6 million people died this year from accidents pertaining to texting. Not one of them thought that’s how it would end. Not one of them believed that their actions were not only careless, but fatal. Yet they were. So maybe the National Transportation Safety Board has a point. Maybe all electronic usage must be banned, in order that lives won’t end over something as meaningless as a text message.

Distracted driving

In a new survey, 63 percent of those under 30 admitted to driving while using a handheld phone and 30 percent said theyÕve sent text messages behind the wheel.

States with distracted driving bans

R.I. Conn. Del. D.C.

Hand-held and texting Texting only

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"What does Ramapo need to get to Number #1 on the safest city chart?" READERS RESPOND:

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WISHING THE COMMUNITY A HEALTHY AND JOYOUS CHANUKAH

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Comparing debt

How U.S. national debt ranks with that of other OECD nations:

Countries with the most debt

External debt as percent of GDP for 2010 and percent change, 2000-2010

Japan Greece Italy Belgium Portugal U.K. Iceland Israel Hungary France Austria U.S. Ireland Netherlands Spain Poland Germany Turkey Finland Denmark

147.8

* for 2009

108.0 96.8 88.0 85.5 81.3 74.7 73.9 67.4 65.8 61.3 • U.S. increase in external 60.7 debt as percent of GDP: 51.8 80.8 percent or, 7.35 51.7 percent per year 49.7 • Top 20 advanced 44.4 democratic nations’ 42.8 external debt as percent 41.7 of GDP: 30.4 percent, or 2.8 percent per year 39.6

Who holds U.S. debt

Total debt as of July 14, 2011: $14.34 trillion

$4.59 trillion

% chg. since 2000

183.5%*

Intragovernmental What the federal government owes to itself 2011 MCT

N/A +35.7 +5.2 -2.7 +68.9 +102.6 +140.5 -10.4 +36.6 +42.2 +7.5 +80.8 +74.4 +17.5 +3.6 +38.8 +15.6 +12.3 -13.1 -27.7

$9.75 trillion

External Held by individuals, groups or governments who own Treasury bonds Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Graphic: Judy Treible

Christopher P. St. Lawrence Supervisor Town of Ramapo

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Middle Class from page 1 differences remain on how to do so. The two-month Senate compromise gives time to work out the long-term deal while not harming American families. In fact, 56 House Republicans supported a similar two-month extension of the payroll tax holiday in January 2009. “It is the height of irresponsibility to play a risky game with the Senate to see who blinks first, to simply score political points back home. The TeaParty-led Republican Majority knows that the American people want this to pass, and they are sick and tired of these games. They are growing more disgusted with Congress and the approval, or the lack, proves it. The gridlock we have faced time and again this year is directly related to the Tea-Party faction in the House Republican Majority’s utter refusal to compromise. It is like negotiating with pre-school children,” said Rep. Engel. “They claim they understand the importance of these middle class tax breaks, and the desperate need by our millions of unemployed to maintain benefits while they search for work. But the proof is in the pudding, they could extend those benefits right now and do so without crippling cuts to Medicare or unnecessary restrictions tied to the unemployment benefits. They can extend them right now and still have a chance to hammer out a larger agreement after the New Year, with great benefit to all Americans.”

He added, “This bill forces millions of seniors to pay more for health care while giving the 300,000 wealthiest Americans another free pass. This is completely unacceptable – we cannot solve our debt problem on the backs of our working families.” The GOP version of the expiring tax measures alters some key points. It modifies the program to cut 40 possible weeks (reducing the maximum state and federal duration of benefits from 99 weeks to 59 weeks) while also imposing new requirements on laidoff workers seeking unemployment benefits. It adds taxes to the unemployed for long-term need, and disqualifies them from taking part in the Food Stamp program. “It really doesn’t make any sense punishing people for having to receive unemployment benefits. It is not as if these benefits do anything more than enable people to feed and clothe their family. In 2010, over three million Americans emerged from poverty thanks to having unemployment benefits. Almost 240,000 New Yorkers will lose their unemployment benefits under this bill. Haven’t the unemployed been through enough already?” asked Rep. Engel. He added that by slashing the amount of people receiving unemployment insurance, it will remove $50 billion from the economy, hinder recovery and add to the jobless numbers.

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2011

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YOUR FINANCES Twenty years later

Two decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Lithuanians, Russians and Ukrainians are losing confidence in democracy and capitalism.

Fewer approve of the multiparty system ... 1991

... or of the change to market economy

2011

Lithuania

75%

Russia

Ukraine

42 72

Many think the changes have had a negative influence Lithuania Russia Ukraine Percent who say changes have had a bad influence 82 56 61

79 55 61

Law, order

54 52

And many think the changes have mostly helped elites Percent who say these people have benefited a great deal or fair amount 95 80 91 82 78 76

57 53 20

Standard of living

76%

Family values

Ordinary people

Business Politicians owners

Source: Pew Global Attitudes Survey, March 22-April 7, 2011, of 750 adults in Lithuania; margin of error: +/- 4.5 percentage points; of 1,000 adults each in Russia and Ukraine; margin of error: +/- 4 percentage points © 2011 MCT

Legally Speaking So many courts, such little time! Ryan Scott Karben, Esq. The attorney-client relationship can be fruitful and productive or tense and strained. Fortunately, some mandatory procedures and common sense can bring peace of mind to both client and attorney. Most individuals who seek our legal assistance are confronted with a problem-whether it's an unanticipated lawsuit, a family tragedy, an arrest or a business idea. Few people show up at a law office anxious to part with a fortune. Price, however, is just one criteria to look for in selecting an attorney. Shopping for quality legal advice is not buying soap and the attorney's rates should be one of a number factors you evaluate in selecting your counsel. Pursuant to state rules government the legal profession, a written retainer agreement is required for any representation in which the fees paid will exceed $3000. A written retainer agreement should clearly state how the lawyer's fee is calculated (whether it is a flat fee or an hourly fee), what the minimum deposit it, when bills are generated, what work you will be billed for and what expenses you will need to cover. The retainer should also clearly state how many days you have to pay your bill and any interest charges for late payments. Most retainer agreements provide that in the event you do not pay your bill, the law firm can cease work on your account. In the event you and your attorney have a dispute over the bill, the Rockland County Bar Association has a committee to assist with fee disputes. Quality legal advice can be costly. At the beginning of your engagement of an attorney, clearly outline any financial concerns and ask the attorney for guidance on what you can expect your entire case to cost. An honest discussion at the beginning of

a representation will save aggravation for both attorney and client later on. It is important for clients to understand many legal matters are far more complex than the client may initially realize. Open communication is the best way to prevent problems. Lawyers are also supposed to provide client's with a list of "Client Rights and Responsibilities." This document, drafted by the court system, explains your attorney's obligation, your obligations as a client and other parameters of the attorney-client relationship. In the event you believe an attorney has violated his responsibilities to you, you can file a complaint with the Grievance Committee. While the overwhelming majority of complaints are dismissed and the committee does generally involve itself in fee disputes, you should press forward with a Complaint if you believe your attorney has acted in a fashion contrary to his or her obligation to zealously represent your interests. Contrary to the belief of some, attorneys are not obligated to provide anyone with a free consultation. Though some lawyers will offer a free consultation, never show up at a lawyer's office expecting to get advice free of charge. Always inquire in advance if there will be a fee for your meeting.

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LOCAL POLOTICIANS PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WEST NYACK, NY – Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange), joined by fellow elected Wishing You officials Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee and a Happy of Chanukah! Chairwoman the Rockland County NEW Legislature YORK STATEHarriet SENATOR Cornell, recently attended Leadership RockDAVID CARLUCCI land’s Education and Developing OUR DISTRICT OFFICE HumanVISIT Capital Day at BOCES in 95 South Middletown Road Nanuet, NY • 845-623-3627 West Nyack. The three member panel discussed a range of important issues affecting Rockland County, including mandate relief for school districts, the recent tax reform measure passed in the state legislature, and long term planning strategies to attract and retain businesses. The panel was moderated by Roberta Zampolin, a retired Superintendent from Nyack Union Free School District and Past Chair of Leadership Rockland. “Leadership Rockland plays such a vital role in grooming the next PROUDLY SERVING ROCKLAND & ORANGE COUNTIES

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BizFact

High-growth funds

Fastest-growing exchange traded funds, by money flowing into the funds in May 2011, in billions: I Emerging iShares MSC ex Fund Markets Ind 500 SPDR S&P Pow

QQ Trust er Shares Q

es Industrial n o J w o D R SPD Average ETF I iShares MSC ex Germany Ind

$2.2 2.1 1.3 1.1 0.9

Source: Investment Company Institute (U.S.) Graphic: Pat Carr, Paul Trap

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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS UPDATES NASA DISCOVERS FIRST EARTH-SIZE PLANETS MOFFET FIELD, Calif. -- NASA's Kepler mission has discovered the first Earth-size planets orbiting a sunlike star outside our solar system. The planets, called Kepler-20e and Kepler-20f, are too close to their star to be in the so-called habitable zone where liquid water could exist on a planet's surface, but they are the smallest exoplanets ever confirmed around a star like our sun. The discovery marks the next important milestone in the ultimate search for planets like Earth. The new planets are thought to be rocky. Kepler-20e is slightly smaller than Venus, measuring 0.87 times the radius of Earth. Kepler-20f is a bit larger than Earth, measuring 1.03 times its radius. Both planets reside in a five-planet system called Kepler-20, approximately 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. Kepler-20e orbits its parent star every 6.1 days and Kepler-20f every 19.6 days. These short orbital periods mean very hot, inhospitable worlds. Kepler-20f, at 800 degrees Fahrenheit, is similar to an average day on the planet Mercury. The surface temperature of Kepler-20e, at more than 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit, would melt glass. “The primary goal of the Kepler mission is to find Earth-sized planets in the habitable zone," said Francois Fressin of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass., lead author of a new study published in the journal Nature. "This discovery demonstrates for the first time that Earth-size planets exist around other stars, and that we are able to detect them.” The Kepler-20 system includes three other planets that are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. Kepler-20b, the closest planet, Kepler20c, the third planet, and Kepler-20d, the fifth planet, orbit their star every 3.7, 10.9 and 77.6 days. All five planets have orbits lying roughly within Mercury's orbit in our solar system. The host star belongs to the same G-type class as our sun, although it is slightly smaller and cooler. The system has an unexpected arrangement. In our solar system, small, rocky worlds orbit close to the sun and large, gaseous worlds orbit farther out. In comparison, the planets of Kepler-20 are organized in alternating size: large, small, large, small and large. "The Kepler data are showing us some planetary systems have arrangements of planets very different from that seen in our solar system," said Jack Lissauer a planetary scientist and Kepler science team member at NASA.

NORTH KOREA MOURNS KIM JONG IL; SON IS 'SUCCESSOR'

Who wins payroll taxcut battle? Congressional Republicans have a lot to lose in the turmoil over a Social Security tax cut and President Barack Obama may get a boost; what the polls say:

Voter frustration with Congress

North Koreans marched by the thousands Monday to their capital's landmarks to mourn Kim Jong Il, many crying uncontrollably and flailing their arms in grief over the death of their "Dear Leader." North Korean state media proclaimed his youngest son, Kim Jong Un, a "Great Successor," while a vigilant world watched for any signs of a turbulent transition to the untested leader in an unpredictable nation known to be pursuing nuclear weapons. South Korea's military went on high alert in the face of the North's 1.2 million-strong armed forces following news of Kim's death after 17 years in power. North Korea said Kim died of a heart attack on Saturday while carrying out official duties on a train trip. President Barack Obama agreed by phone with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak to closely monitor developments. On the streets of the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, people wailed in grief, some kneeling on the ground or bowing repeatedly. Children and adults laid flowers at key memorials. A tearful Kim Yong Ho said Kim Jong Il had made people's lives happier. "That is what he was doing when he died: working, traveling on a train," he said. Other North Koreans walked past a giant painting of Kim Jong Il and his late father, national founder Kim Il Sung, standing together on Mount Paektu, Kim Jong Il's official birthplace. Wreaths were neatly placed below the painting. A foreigner who teaches at a university in Pyongyang told The Associated Press that students told about Kim's death looked very serious but didn't show any outward emotion. "There was a blanket of silence," said the teacher, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of worries about his security. "People were going about their business. Lots of people were lining up to lay flowers at official portraits. People looked a little stunned and very serious, but composed and respectful." "He passed away too suddenly to our profound regret," said a statement carried by the North's official Korean Central News Agency. "The heart of Kim Jong Il stopped beating, but his noble and august name and benevolent image will always be remembered by our army and people." He was 69, according to official records, though some reports indicate he was 70.

• Percent who don’t want to see reelected ...

67%

Most members of Congress

80% 60

40 Their representative

33%

Good year for U.S. automakers

The U.S. auto industry had a strong year with solid sales and job growth. A look at the trends:

Bigger market share

Ford, GM and Chrysler now have more than half of the U.S. market 60% 50

53.3%

40 30 20

Detroit Three

46.7%

International automakers

10 0

0 Feb. Õ06

Feb. Õ08

Feb. Õ10

Dec. Õ11

• Compared to others, this Congress has accomplished: More Less Same

Õ04 Õ05 Õ06 Õ07 Õ08 Õ09 Õ10 Õ11

More jobs

Auto industry jobs are projected to continue grow from 2009 low

50%

948,000

756,800 560,000

37%

Don’t know: 5%

• Which party is more extreme?

GOP Dem. Neither Other

53%

33%

Õ04

13%

Obama job approval inches up

From mid-month since June

49%

43%

39%

Aug. Sept. Oct.

15.6

15 10

Nov.

Dec.

Source: Gallup daily poll of 1,500 adults on Obama’s job approval (three-day rolling average); margin of error: +/-3 percentage points; Pew Research Center poll of 1,521 adults, Dec. 7-11, 2011; margin of error: +/-3.5 percentage points Graphic: Judy Treible © 2011 MCT

Dr. Albetter says;

Õ15

Projected

Projected sales for U.S. light vehicles, in millions of units

June July

Õ09

Sales forecast

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Pomegranates Native to the Middle East, pomegranates, one of the worldÕs oldest fruits, are also among the healthiest.

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HEALTH NEWS FEEDING SOLID FOODS TO BABIES UNDER 4 MONTHS LINKED TO OBESITY. According to research findings just published by the journal, Pediatrics, trying solid food with formula-fed kids before they hit four months of age raises the odds they'll be overweight as preschoolers. In a study involving more than 800 young children, researchers from Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard noted whether babies were breastfed or got formula. Then they looked at when they were weaned and how much they weighed as 3-year-olds. At three years, 75 kids, or 9 percent of the group, were obese. After crunching the numbers, the researchers found that the formulafed kids who started on solid food by four months were six times more likely to be obese. For kids who got mother's milk, there was no difference in obesity tied to when solid foods were introduced. To put a point on it, 7 percent of breastfed kids were obese 3-yearolds compared with 13 percent of the formula drinkers. About twothirds of the kids were breastfed. One-third got formula. One of the research projects the editorial called for was a study like the one just published in Pediatrics. The obesity difference in the study wasn't explained by babies growing superfast in the first few months. The researchers recommend parents pay attention to longstanding advice that babies shouldn't be eating solid food until they're at least four months, and probably better still, around six months.

FEDS TO LOWER FLUORIDE LIMITS The federal government has announced that the fluoride seesaw in this country has tipped too far toward excess. These days kids are getting fluoride from many sources, including drinking water, toothpaste and mouth rinses. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with the

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are proposing to drop the recommended level of fluoride in drinking water to the lowest end of the current range. That would put it at 0.7 milligrams per liter of water (mg/L) quite a bit below the previous recommended maximum of 1.2 mg/L. The move follows a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that found that 2 of 5 adolescents have tooth streaks or spots because of excess fluoride. The condition, called dental fluorosis, usually develops when children's teeth are forming — age 8 and younger. Dental fluorosis can happen after drinking artificially fluoridated water or water naturally high in fluoride. HHS says that in the United States fluorosis is usually very mild or mild, with "barely visible lacy white markings or spots on the enamel." In other countries with higher levels of naturally occurring fluoride in water, severe fluorisis can pit teeth and turn them brown. HHS and EPA's decision to scale the chemical back was also based on findings of a 2006 report from the National Academy of Sciences, which found that the EPA standard was leading to the loss enamel in some children. Despite new concern over fluoride, public health officials says fluoridated water and fluoride-fortified toothpaste are largely responsible for the significant decline in tooth decay in the U.S. over the past several decades. And some dentists are even skeptical that the new limits are necessary. John Liu, the president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, said that he's concerned that the announcement is going to give parents the impression that fluoridated water is now unhealthy for kids. "There's a cosmetic risk, not a health risk" if kids consume a lot of fluoride, Liu said. And, he added, that excess fluoride is more likely to come from too much toothpaste or mouth rinses than water, since kids don't typically drink a lot of it.

Immigration retreat

Arrests of illegal immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border have declined to about a quarter of their 2000 total, and the population of Mexican illegal immigrants has fallen:

Unauthorized Mexican population in U.S.

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In millions

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1,644

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With a projected dramatic increase in U.S. shale gas production, which uses a controversial extraction method called fracking, the U.S. is on track to become the worldÕs top oil and gas producer by 2020.

U.S. shale gas production

In trillions of cubic feet per day (share of total gas production) 13.0 (50%) 9.9 (43%) 5.8 (27%)

Global oil and gas production

In millions of barrels of oil equivalent per day for top producers Gas

Oil

Gas liquids

2010

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2020

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New York State has already passed a comprehensive ban on using cell phones and mobile devices while driving. It is illegal for drivers to use handheld electronic devices while their vehicle is in motion, and cell phone use requires a hands-free device. Rep. Engel’s legislation would bring a New York-style law to the nation.

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Rep. Engel’s legislation would codify the same principles outlined in the proposed ban, and go even further. The new NTSB suggested ban would need to be adopted by states, while Rep. Engel’s bill would make it a federal law, requiring states to comply. It would essentially outlaw nonemergency phone calls and texting by operators of every vehicle on the road.

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Rep. Engel said that “Secretary Ray LaHood has called distracted driving a deadly epidemic and I agree.” Rep. Engel’s legislation would fund driver education and highway signage, two programs instrumental in reducing driving under the influence (DWI) incidents, and increasing the use of seat belts. The “click it, or ticket” campaign on seat belt use accomplished a great deal towards providing awareness to the dangers of driving without a seat belt. This legislation works towards a similar goal.

Rep. Engel’s bill would also create a national advertising campaign, administered by the NHTSA, to educate the public on the dangers of distracted driving. While texting is the most disturbing method of distracted driving because it requires the driver to be involved visually, manually and cognitively, other potentially dangerous practices include:

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“I am very pleased to see the NTSB call for exactly what my legislation is designed to do – save American lives. In 2008, almost 20 percent of all crashes involved some type of distraction, resulting in nearly 6,000 fatalities and over 500,000 injuries,” said Rep. Engel. “We all use one or more electronic devices as part of our daily lives. But these devices require our full attention, and clearly remove the focus of a driver from where it should be – on the road. This not only puts the driver and passengers at risk, but risks the lives of other motorists and pedestrians as well.”

Rep. Engel added, “You think it would be common sense to focus on your driving rather than on typing on a tiny keypad. However, we all know that is not the case, and this legislation would simply help save lives. Sadly, incidents of texting while driving accidents continue daily. I urge my colleagues to support it.”

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Other statistics regarding distracted driving – which can be found, along with other information at www.distraction.gov: • Inexperienced drivers under 20 years of age have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes • Drivers using hand-held devices are four times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves • Using a cell phone while driving – hand-held or hands-free – delays a driver’s reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent. In fact, some other studies indicate distracted driving poses more of a threat than some levels of drunk driving.

12.4

Congressman Eliot Engel applauded the National Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Safety Board for its call for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving. The ban would not apply to hand-free devices or to passengers. Rep. Engel is the author of H.R. 1772, the Distracted Driving Prevention Act - legislation to eliminate the dangerous practices of driving while texting, e-mailing or talking on a non-hands-free cell phone. Rep. Engel’s legislation is identical to a measure introduced in the Senate by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV).

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HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIET Y IN CHILDREN By: Naomi Franlin LMSW Some children seem to worry more than others. What would be considered normal fears and what would fall under the category of ‘anxiety’? Toddlers, for example, will often be terrified of vacuum cleaners and other loud machines. Many children also may fear the dark as their imaginations begin to develop after toddlerhood. What, however, is ‘anxiety’ and how does that differ from real fear? A real fear is the feeling one gets when dealing with a threatening situation that is happening or has a fairly large probability of occurring. For example, if a child runs into a busy street or gets into a car with a stranger, there is real danger of harm. Likewise if we were living in certain parts of Libya or Japan right now, there could be real dangers that may cause us harm. However, if we let our imaginations run wild over some harm that could happen -even if the probability of it occurring is extremely small [like the probability of a plane crashing into our building when we live very far from an airport]and we begin to feel the physical sensations that characterize real fear…that is anxiety. Anxiety is being victim to all the “what if” negative scenarios that may be imagined. Dr. B. Albetter asks;

Anxiety may produce all the physical sensations associated with the ‘flight or fight’ response hard-wired into people to help them and their bodies deal with real physical threats. The adrenaline and stress level rises and one may feel: heart palpitations, faint or dizzy, sweaty, shaky, stomach ache, head ache, tingly, breathless, or weak. Children can vomit or faint when their physical responses kick in to fears that may be pretty far fetched, but feel very threatening to the child. And even when children may not have such dramatic responses, they may withdraw in shyness or be paralyzed with fear in normal situations, impacting their lives and the lives of their families. Children may ask questions repeatedly about occurrences or upcoming events, and even when you answer their questions they still are anxious. You may have gotten used to spending much time cajoling your child to do ‘normal’ activities such as take a test in school, stay with a babysitter, go to school or camp, go play with friends, go to a simcha, get on a plane, or go to a medical or dental provider. You may have even given up at times if your child has been overcome with crying or tantrums, often with you and maybe other family members suffering. Play therapy can be extremely helpful for the anxious child to learn new ways to think about their fears and deal with them. Using the latest cognitive-behavioral techniques geared for children, a therapist is often able to help a child learn how to cope and vanquish their fears. A therapist can also work with the parents so the parents can continue to support a child’s new ‘tools’ at home during the week. Parents can learn new ways of reacting to their child’s expressed feelings that can decrease the intensity of their child’s emotions. At times a child may need to be referred for more help to address this problem, such as to a child psychiatrist, neurologist, speech therapist, or other professional for further evaluation. Often, therapy alone can effect satisfactory change. This process can relieve your child of debilitating anxiety and give them the opportunity to enjoy their childhood and get them back on track to reaching their full potential.

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A look at Newt Gingrich’s tax plan

An independent analysis of Republican presidential candidate Newt GingrichÕs tax plan shows how it would effect different income groups:

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Average federal tax change

In 2011 dollars

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Under the Gingrich proposal, in dollars

-$222 -247 -488 -751 -985 -1,847 -3,050 -5,799 -20,745 -76,995 -613,689 Graphic: Judy Treible, Robert Dorrell

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SENATOR CARLUCCI CALLS ON KRUGER TO FORFEIT PENSION NANUET, NY – Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) today called on disgraced exState Senator Carl Kruger to forfeit any pension package that he was entitled to receive upon his prompt exit from the state senate over felony violations. Back in May, Senator Carlucci proposed legislation that would strip pensions of public officials that commit wrongdoing. The New York State Senate subsequently passed and signed into law by Governor Cuomo the Public Integrity Reform Act of 2011 that, among other notable items, overhauled previous antiquated ethics laws with common sense regulation. As a result, certain public officials who commit crimes related to their public offices may have their pensions reduced of forfeited in a new civil forfeiture proceeding brought by the Attorney General or the prosecutor who handled the conviction of the official. “Politicians should not be allowed to receive any type of sweetheart public pension deal from the same taxpayers they swindled," said Senator Carlucci. “Those that commit wrongdoing should be held accountable. I continue to believe that public corruption, no matter whose side of the aisle it occurs on, is inherently wrong and cannot be tolerated.” Up until passage of the reform legislation in New York State, public pensions were constitutionally guaranteed even for those that committed a felony, unfairly leaving taxpayers on the hook. Senator Kruger was vested and paid into the pension program before the bill passed. As a result, he is eligible to collect his pension benefits because of this loophole. Authorities have alleged that Kruger accepted $1 million in bribes to finance his fraudulent and lavish lifestyle while in return doling out political favors to his cronies.

ROCKLAND LEGISLATORS ACKNOWLEDGE GOVERNOR CUOMO'S REFORM New City, NY (December 15th, 2011) – The Chairwoman of the Rockland County Legislature Harriet Cornell and Legislator Edwin Day (New CityPomona) are pleased by the efforts of Governor Cuomo and local State legislators for their successful effort to partially roll back the MTA Payroll Mobility Tax. Both Cornell and Day have been outspoken on the issue of the mobility tax. Chairwoman Cornell said, “Many voices were raised in protest against the unfairness of the mobility tax, particularly from Rockland which gets little benefit in transit services from the MTA. I appreciate the efforts of our business community and our state legislators in helping to gain the support of Governor Cuomo for this rollback. I see this as a first step, since there are still inequities as long as this payroll tax continues.” The payroll tax, implemented in 2009, is levied in the amount of $0.34 per $100 of payroll, on all businesses, local government, schools, hospitals, and nonprofit agencies within the twelve county MTA region. The cost of the tax is largely borne by residents through increased costs for goods, services, and in local property and school taxes. In the Hudson Valley, where the four counties (Rockland, Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess) share one vote on the MTA Board, the annual cost is estimated to be $60 million. It is estimated Rocklanders fork over approximately $18 million annually to this tax. The revised schedules will take effect January 1st for self employed taxpayers and April 1st for businesses with payrolls; will eliminate the MTA payroll tax for businesses with an annual payroll of under $1.25 million; cut the tax by either one or two thirds for businesses with payrolls between $1.25 and $1.75 million; eliminates all public elementary and secondary schools from paying the tax upfront for later reimburse-

ment; and exempts private schools from the tax. Legislator Day has fought to eliminate this tax since its inception, also speaking on this matter at an MTA public hearing in February, 2009; making it a platform issue as part of his 2009 minority address; introducing legislation to rollback this tax; and urging Rockland join the other four counties in litigation designed to overturn the levy. Only last month, while attending a Rockland Business Association (RBA) event, Legislator Day publicly called upon Lt. Governor Robert Duffy to “do the right thing for all of Rockland and repeal this tax”. Chairwoman Cornell has sponsored several pieces of legislation opposing the mobility tax and over the years has testified at numerous MTA Hearings to speak out against MTA proposals to hike fares and cut services. She has repeatedly called for a dedicated fund from MTA revenues to improve transit options for communities, like Rockland County, that are west of the Hudson. When the payroll tax proposal was proposed by the Ravitch Commission in 2009, Cornell wrote then-Governor Paterson and State Legislative leaders decrying this proposal which “will worsen what already is the worst-case scenario---with increased motor vehicle registration fees, added tolls and fares, and reductions in service.” Observing that the tax has not been fully repealed, Legislator Day said that “While the battle is not won, significant, cost mitigating inroads have been made that will have a positive affect on our citizens, and for that I am both happy and most proud. While my gratitude goes to our Governor and our local State representatives for their efforts in this matter, I will continue to push for further necessary changes to make entire MTA system fairer to Rockland and to completely eliminate this tax.”

THE ADVOCATE December 23, 2011

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Happy Chanukkah!

Dr. B. Albetter asks;

“IS YOUR CHILD ACTING OUT May peace, hope, and joy IN SCHOOL?” be yours throughout the Chanukkah season.

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2011

CHABAD LIGHTS UP PEARL RIVER

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TICKS STILL BITE IN THE WINTER! With the onset of cold crisp winter days, the Rockland County Department of Health reminds all residents that the risk of Lyme disease is present even in the winter months. Winter temperatures change from above to below freezing. But when they rise above 40 F and the ground is not completely covered with snow, ticks can and do become active. On these warmer winter days, it is important to use protective measures to reduce tick exposure and your chances of getting a tick bite and Lyme disease. Rockland County Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joan H. Facelle, urges all county residents to follow these three simple steps to reduce their exposure to deer ticks while enjoying winter outdoor activities: 1.Conduct a daily tick check of yourself, your children and your pets. •Before coming inside, check your clothing for loose ticks and brush them off.

Close to 100 people attended the annual public Menorah lighting in the center of downtown Pearl River. The Menorah lighting was sponsored by Chabad JEC of Chestnut Ridge, led Rabbi & Mrs. Chaim Zvi and Chaya Ehrenreich and the Pearl River Rotary Club. Everyone enjoyed doughnuts, Chanukah songs with musical accompaniment by Mendel Hirsch, hot apple cider and a lot of persumai nissa.

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•When inside, check your skin for ticks. Do a body check and pay particular attention to: the back of knees, behind and in the ears, neck and scalp, hair, armpits, chest. •Remove any ticks as soon as possible, using the *correct procedure to reduce chances of infection. •Check your pets for ticks and use veterinarian recommended tick-control products.

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When outdoors, dress to protect. Wear light colored clothing. Wear a long sleeved shirt or jacket and long pants. Tuck shirts into pants and pant legs into socks or into boots. Tie long hair back into an elastic band or wear a hat. Consider the use of an insect repellent on your clothing. (Follow label instructions before repellent use. Check with your pediatrician before using them on children).

3. *Properly remove all ticks immediately. •Grasp the tick’s mouthparts, where the tick enters the skin, with fine point tweezers. Pull firmly in a steady upward direction until the tick releases it’s hold. Do not squeeze, crush or put a hole in the tick’s body. (Never apply kerosene, matches or petroleum jelly to remove a tick). •Wash the area with soap and water and clean with an antiseptic. •Record date and location of tick bite. •Observe for symptoms of Lyme disease, which may, for some, develop within 30 days of a tick bite. Symptoms can include: a rash (called a “bull’s eye), flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, headache, low grade fever, swollen glands, neck stiffness, and pain or stiffness of muscles or joints. •If you remove an attached tick and symptoms occur or you feel ill, contact your doctor. •If desired, save the tick in a plastic bag and call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 845-429-7085 to find out about tick identification.

For more information or to request a Lyme disease educational packet, contact the Lyme Disease Education Program at 845-364-2501. Information on Lyme disease is also available on the Health Department website at www.rocklandgov.com/health.

THE ADVOCATE December 23, 2011

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E duca tional In si g h ts THE GIFT OF EDUCATION Eliezer Vilinsky, M.A. Miryam Vilinsky, M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES © 2011 All rights reserved. Permission to print granted to The Advocate Is this a case of big powerful politicians picking on innocent young children? The Alabama Ethics Commission has ruled that children can give only inexpensive gifts, like coffee mugs or homebaked cookies, to their teachers. This is a holiday time concern, so it has come to the media’s attention at this time of year. Alabama teachers who accept higher-priced gifts, will be violating the law and are subject to a $6,000 fine. The teacher-gift provision is part of a greater law that was created following indictment of some legislators and lobbyists in Alabama. Naturally, some educators object to being grouped with potentially corrupt politicians, but authors of the law say that exceptions cannot be made for teachers. That would weaken the law. We could just chalk this business up to an example of “your taxes at work”, but we believe there are some valuable lessons to be learned. The centerpiece of this type of legislation is designed to root out favoritism. In government, that means keeping everybody on an even playing field and not granting special favors to friends or those who buy special treatment by giving gifts or paying bribes. Of course this standard should apply to everyone, including teachers. Teachers’ pets are in nobody’s best interest. Our peeve is with how issues like this are dealt with. As educators who have seen decades of remarkable changes in behavior in people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs, we believe in education over legislation. If you want to help someone change his behavior, don’t sue him, educate him. This applies to educational institutions, not just political ones. Despite the need to regard sensitivity issues, there is no reason to set a dollar limit on the amount a child or his family may spend on a gift for a teacher. Some people voice concern about uneven giving and children’s feelings. How do we stop one child from given an elaborate gift, which he can afford, to a teacher, while another child can afford only a modest gift? Answer: we don’t stop him. Stopping is legislation in place of education. Perhaps lessons about gift giving would help. Perhaps we should teach our children about quality versus quantity. Accuracy is more valuable than cost. Selecting a gift that fits the person we wish to thank or show friendship toward is far more effective than spending a lot of money on a gift. Yes, people are flattered when others spend a lot of money on them, but they are more appreciative when the giver shows how well he knows the recipient. That shows in the accuracy of the gift selection. This is a lesson in appreciation versus flattery. A second lesson we can share with our children is about realism. Rich people are entitled to act richly. Average income earners should not be imitating rich people. It’s fine for a financially wellendowed individual to present a gift purchased in an upscale store, but it is not appropriate for someone to break his bank to do the same. The recipient will reject the lower-earner, not because he failed to match the giving of the wealthier giver, but because he failed to give realistically. Unrealistic giving translates into insincerity. Sincere giving comes from the heart. It is not encased in dollar signs. We would like to share one personal example of heartfelt giving. While we were resid-

ing in Atlanta, Georgia, our oldest daughter celebrated her seventh birthday. At a modest party that we hosted for her, boys and girls who were close friends gave her gifts for her birthday. One gift was remarkably striking. One boy gave her a piece of coral. Spontaneously, the little boy’s father told us, as he picked his son up from the party, that he had asked his son what he would like to give as a gift that would be most meaningful from him. The little boy went to his room and took the coral from his shelf and wrapped it as a gift and presented it to our daughter. How do you like that? Straight from the heart. No credit card needed. "The amount of the heart that is touched is the same." We’re not advocating emptying out your basement clutter and transferring it to your child’s teacher’s basement with appreciation for all that she does. We are suggesting that giving a gift to a teacher is right when it is given sincerely, and it represents the child appropriately. That piece of coral has remained in our hearts and stayed on our shelf for many years. Our goal is not only to highlight what proper gift giving is, but to encourage parents and teachers to educate children about the qualities of gift giving. This act of kindness requires formal and informal teaching. Rather than legislate how much a gift may cost, teach about how to valuate a gift based upon its realism and its sincerity. Now comes part two. So far we have focused on the lessons parents and teachers need to give to children about how to select and give gifts. We cannot ignore the important lesson that recipients of gifts teach through their receiving. We would like to assume that teachers are fair-handed and that they will not favor those who give “better” gifts. Of course unscrupulous individuals may be sitting behind teachers’ desks, but they also require education, not legislation. Teachers need to demonstrate to their students and to their peers that no matter how large or small or expensive or inexpensive a gift may be, the amount of the heart that is touched is the same. That expression of thanks rests with the teacher. A s we explained earlier, focused gifts count most. Gifts that represent the giver most and mean something special to the recipient are the best. The teacher’s thank-you card will reflect that. Decreeing how much or whether children should give as gifts does not educate them. It takes away firsthand experience and their chance to examine why we do as we do. It also eliminates the opportunity to learn from mistakes. When we force our decisions on others we deny them the ability to assemble knowledge that will help them make informed decisions in the future. Children should be able to give gifts and be able to learn about what constitutes proper gift giving with sensitivity from experience. Lessons learned from realistic personal experience contribute toward “helping children to help themselves.”

DIABETES CURE: SCIENTISTS REVEAL L O W- C A L O R I E D I E T R E V E R S E S T Y P E 2 DISORDER IN JUST 4 MONTHS Type 2 diabetes could be reversed in just four months by simply following a low-calorie diet, a study has revealed. According to the research, people who reduced their calorific intake in their daily diet experienced a far greater improvement in the condition – and their health in general – than any medication offered. This means that life-saving insulin would no longer be needed to combat the disorder, cardiac function would improve and dangerous fats building up around patients’ hearts would be significantly reduced. As obesity levels soar, type 2 diabetes is fast emerging as one of the biggest priorities for the health profession.

Dr Sebastiaan Hammer, the study’s lead author, told The Express: ‘It is striking to see how a relatively simple intervention of a very low-calorie diet effectively cures Type 2 diabetes. ‘Lifestyle interventions may have more powerful beneficial cardiac effects than medication in these patients.’ The research has been hailed as a breakthrough which could revolutionise the treatment of what was thought to be an incurable lifelong condition. Dr Hammer, from the Department of Radiology at Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, added that the results showed significant improvements in patients after just 16 weeks of following a low-calorie diet.

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HOME MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WINTER Check and clean or replace furnace air filters each month during the heating season. Ventilation system, such as heat recovery ventilator, filters should be checked every two months. After consulting your hot water tank owner’s manual, drain off a dishpan full of water from the clean-out valve at the bottom of your hot water tank to control sediment and maintain efficiency. •

Clean humidifier two or three times during the winter season.

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Vacuum fire and smoke detectors, as dust or spider webs can prevent them from functioning.

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Vacuum radiator grilles on back of refrigerators and freezers, and empty and clean drip trays.

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Clean drains in dishwasher, sinks, bathtubs and shower stalls.

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Check pressure gauge on all fire extinguishers; recharge or replace if necessary.

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Test plumbing shut-off valves to ensure they are working and to prevent them from seizing.

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Check fire escape routes, door and window locks and hardware, and lighting around outside of house; ensure family has good security habits.

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Examine windows and doors for ice accumulation or cold air leaks. If found, make a note to repair or replace in the spring.

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Check the basement floor drain to ensure the trap contains water; refill with water if necessary.

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Examine attic for frost accumulation. Check roof for ice dams or icicles.

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Monitor your home for excessive moisture levels for example, condensation on your windows, which can cause significant damage over time and pose serious health problems — and take corrective action if necessary.

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Keep snow clear of gas meters, gas appliance vents, exhaust vents and basement windows.

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Monitor outdoor vents, gas meters and chimneys for ice and snow buildup. Consult with an appropriate contractor or your gas utility for information on how to safely deal with any ice problems you may discover.

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Check electrical cords, plugs and outlets for all indoor and outdoor seasonal lights to ensure fire safety; if worn, or if plugs or cords feel warm to the touch, replace immediately.

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Vacuum bathroom fan grille.

Check all faucets for signs of dripping and change washers as needed. Faucets requiring frequent replacement of washers may be in need of repair. If you have a plumbing fixture that is not used frequently, such as a laundry tub or spare bathroom

sink, tub or shower stall, run some water briefly to keep water in the trap.

Warning: Chanukah candles (Wax or oil) Please take note that during Chanukah we must all be very careful while Chanuka lights are burning

Some suggestions: • Don’t place candles near curtains, or in the path of a draft or heater that has fans. • Have Menurah base wighted, place menorah on fire proof surface (metal try, etc.) • Stay in the House and awake for the entire time the candles are burning. • Keep an eye on them, for safety an inspiration - thank you, and happy chanukahNechama Hoenig-425-2366

Regular Home Maintenance is the Key

Inspecting your home on a regular basis and following good maintenance practices are the best way to protect your investment in your home. Whether you take care of a few tasks at a time or several all at once, it is important to get into the habit of doing them. Establish a routine for yourself, and you will find the work is easy to accomplish and not very time-consuming. A regular schedule of seasonal maintenance can put a stop to the most common — and costly — problems, before they occur. If necessary, use a camera to take pictures of anything you might want to share with an expert for advice or to monitor or remind you of a situation later. If you do not feel comfortable performing some of the home maintenance tasks, or do not have the necessary equipment, for example a ladder, you may want to consider hiring a qualified handyperson to help you. Seasonal Home Maintenance Most home maintenance activities are seasonal. Fall is the time to get your home ready for the coming winter, which can be the most gruelling season for your home. During winter months, it is important to follow routine maintenance procedures, by checking your home carefully for any problems that may arise and taking corrective action as soon as possible. Spring is the time to assess winter damage, start repairs and prepare for warmer months. Over the summer, there are a number of indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks to look after, such as repairing walkways and steps, painting and checking your chimney and roof. While most maintenance is seasonal, there are some things you should do on a frequent basis year-round: Make sure air vents indoors and outdoors (intake, exhaust and forced air) are not blocked by snow or debris. Check and clean range hood filters on a monthly basis. Test ground fault circuit interrupter(s) on electrical outlets monthly by pushing the test button, which should then cause the reset button to pop up. If there are young children in the house, make sure electrical outlets are equipped with safety plugs.

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2011

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Wishing You a Happy Chanukah! NEW YORK STATE SENATOR

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2011

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