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COUNTY GOVERNMENT SWORN INTO OFFICE A. Moeller

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2012 marked a new era in Rockland County Government. Capt. Louis Falco became the County's top cop after being sworn in at a ceremony in New City Monday. Lou Falco became the 50th sheriff of Rockland County. He has 34 years of law enforcement experience under his belt. Falco said he wants to concentrate the force's efforts on the corrections division, trying to lower the amount of prisoners who re-enter the system after being released. Longtime Rockland Sheriff, James Kralik is retiring and moving to Pennsylvania, where, as he told the Advocate in his endearing manner, “He can now be a cowboy full time.” At the retirement ceremony in New City, Rockland County Exec-

Midwife Nancy Solomon

to its OB/GYN staff.

Mrs. Solomon will be speaking at the upcoming OB/GYN workshop Tuesday January 10th. Sherriff James Kralik with current Sherriff Louis Falco

BUS CARRYING INMATES TO PRISON OVERTURNS IN MONSEY

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GOVERNER CUOMO DELIVERS 2012 STATE OF THE STATE A. Moeller

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utive C. Scott Vanderhoef during the public send-off, remarked, "Gettysburg's gain is Rockland’s loss." The newly retired Sherriff, who is widely credited in bringing local law enforcement out of the dark ages in Rockland, thanked Advocate publisher Mendel Hoffman, for all his efforts in the area of law enforcement over the years. Kralik also received a standing ovation Monday night from the crowd gathered in the Rockland legislative chambers for the swearing-in of the new Sherriff, District Attorney Thomas Zugibe, newly elected Family Court Judge Sherri Eisenpress, and now fulltime judge, Justice Alan Simon. Zugibe was the only one of the four to be sworn in for a second

spokeswoman for the city’s Correction Department. She said there was no evidence they had caused the crash in an escape attempt. Prisoners could be seen outside the bus in brown jumpsuits, handcuffed together. State police Capt. Evelyn cont. Page 4

The new year of 2012 beckons with promise. This was the opening remark at The State of The State Wednesday in Albany. Rab-

bi Zvi Dovid Romm, the Rav of the famous Bialystoker Shul of the Lower East Side gave the opening blessing. He spoke a few moments about tolerance, and while noting that this week we finish the book of Berishis, pointed out that Tolerance is extremely important in any society. He recalled how Avraham even went as far as davening for the wicked of Sodom. The Governor's speech titled "Building a New New York with You" includes plans to build the world's largest convention center hotel at a New York racetrack as part of his push to expand gambling in a bid for more state tax revenue and jobs. cont. Page 4

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STATE OF THE STATE Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his State of the State vowing to make 2012 the year "we must transform our government to once again become the progressive capital of our nation." He proposed a $1 billion economic development package for Buffalo, which has the third-highest poverty rate in the country, abolishing the state's requirements for fingerprinting food stamp recipients, deemed himself the "student's lobbyist," and pitched a slew of environmental and energy improvements. But Cuomo was also mum about transportation, spoke glowingly of legalizing gambling, declined to read his brief remarks on hydraulic fracturing, and announced an ambitious plan to build the world's largest convention center at the Aquaduct Racetrack. “The State of New York’s public transit is poor,” Transportation Alternatives' executive director Paul White notes in a release responding to the governor's speech.

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Publisher's Desk A Weekly Editorial By:

Mendel Hoffman

Rockland County has seen many elected officials come and go. But no one has left such an impression on the county as Sherriff James Kralik. Besides for doing more for countywide law enforcement than anyone else in the history of Rockland County, Sherriff Kralik had a warm personality. Sherriff Kralik was a mentch, and he was someone you could talk to. Sherriff Kralik will be missed. His down-to earth demeanor, - is a quality you rarely meet in law enforcement. He put aside his ego and always tried to do what’s right for the public. Although he won’t be spending too much time in Rockland County, we hope that he stays in touch with the Sherriff’s Department here. His advice and wisdom will always be welcomed. Now the time has come for a great county official to retire. But he will not be sitting around lazily. He is going to spend time riding horses at his Pennsylvania home. He wish him the best of luck with his new career as an American Cowboy.

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State caucuses and primaries

Caucuses and primaries are held to decide which presidential candidates state delegates will support at the national party conventions. The candidate with a majority of the delegates wins his/her partyÕs nomination.

Caucus A multilevel system of meetings that begins at the neighborhood level; can take several weeks

Primary • Who participates Mainly party activists, but any registered voter can attend; voter turnout is lower than in primaries

• Delegates Selection rules vary from state to state

Caucus states

Registered voters cast ballots at polls for candidates

• Who participates Voters can cross party lines in an open primary; in a closed primary, voters chose only candidates in their party

• Delegates Candidate gets a proportion based on his/her share of the vote, or, in some states, winner takes all

Primary states Both parties

Dems only

Both parties

GOP only

D.C.

March

3 Wash. (R) 6 Alaska (R), Colo. (D), Ga., Idaho (R), Mass., N.D. (R), Ohio, Okla., Tenn., Vt., Va., Wyo. (R) 7 Hawaii (D)

10 Kan. (R)

11 Maine (D)

13 Ala., Hawaii (R), Miss., Utah (D)

April

3 D.C., Md., Texas, Wis. 14 Idaho (D), Kan. (D), Wyo. (D) 15 Alaska (D), Wash. (D)

24 Conn., Del., N.Y., Pa., R.I.

May

8 Ind., N.C., W.Va. 15 Neb., Ore., 22 Ark., Ky.

June

5 Calif., Mont., N.J., N.M., N.D. (D), S.D.

26 Utah (R)

20 Ill.

24 La.

Source: Federal Election Commission, ÒElections A to ZÓ, The Green Papers Graphic: Judy Treible, Tim Goheen

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NEW GOVERNMENT IN ROCKLAND cont. from page1 term, an honor that he said he was accepting with gratitude and humility. “I plan to seek justice, not just convictions, in our pledge for community safety,” he said. The Rockland County Legislature swore in all 17 members Wednesday night. Legislators Christopher Carey, R-Bardonia; Nancy Low-Hogan, District Attorney Thomas Zugibe D-South Nyack; Aney Paul, D-Nanuet; and Aron Wieder, DSpring Valley, are all on their first term in the Legislature. Aron Wieder who is now the legislator of District 13, told the Advocate, it truly is a humbling experience to join the Rockland legislature. “I look forward to serve along side these experienced and distinguished elected officials.”

Legislator Toney Earl

Sheriff Kralik is presented with a plaque from Sheriff-Elect Louis Falco

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Aron Wider is the now officially legislator of District 13, Spring Valley.

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STATE OF THE STATE cont. from page1 During his second State of the State address, the first-term Democrat proposed an increase in tourism. Cuomo says it's appropriate for his state to the have the biggest convention centerin the country because New York is the "No. 1 state." The governor is also calling for a rebuilding project to replace 100 bridges and repair 2,000 miles of roads.“Gov Cuomo has emerged as the most effective chief of state executive in our country,” Speaker of the House, Sheldon Silver told the audience. Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee told the Advocate that His emphasis on and plans for economic development stand to put thousands more New Yorkers to work, and I stand ready to work with the Governor to achieve this goal wherever and whenever possible. “I am thrilled the Governor has redoubled his pledge to invest in job-creating infrastructure projects, most notably in building a new Tappan Zee bridge. “, she said. “The scale and cost of this project will require his active and determined leadership, and I welcome his involvement in making this project a reality at long last.” She added, “The Governor’s desire to unleash a second round of grants from the regional economic

development councils is also welcome news, and I hope that Rockland County will be given greater attention in this process, to which I recommit myself to advocating for our local businesses as it proceeds.” Cuomo, who is already mentioned as a potential 2016 presidential candidate, is also seeking voluntary public financing of political campaigns and a cut in the amount of top donations. Cuomo has also benefited from timing. The Democrat, already mentioned by some as a potential 2016 candidate for president, is building a reputation for action.

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THRUWAY CRASH CONT. FROM PAGE 1 Mallard said the bus apparently had been cut off by another vehicle. The passengers were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, where spokeswoman Deborah Marshall said security precautions were in place. The prisoners who came in were “appropriately handcuffed,” Marshall said, and “they are being triaged in a separate area from our regular Emergency Department.” Marshall said 11 prisoners and the three staffers had already been seen, and all injuries were minor. None of the passengers was likely to be admitted, she said. Northbound traffic on the Thruway, which is also Interstate 87, was at a standstill after the 10:30 a.m. crash. Police closed the northbound lanes and traffic quickly backed up for miles toward the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee

Bridge. The white Correction bus lay on its side across two of the three lanes, surrounded by police, fire, medical and prison vehicles. It was pulled upright at about 12:30 p.m. Stein said the bus was heading north when it overturned in the Town of Ramapo, about 25 miles north of New York. The accident occurred as the prisoners were on their way back to Ulster Correctional facility in Wawarsing, Stein said. They had been in city jails temporarily for court appearances, she said. Ulster is a medium-security prison. Stein did not know what crimes the bus passengers had committed.

A Word from " On the Scene - from nn RVAC Volunteer " They sent out a call for two ambulances. We get there, the bus was on its

side. We sent out a call for four more. Only three people actually came out of the bus. The inmates remained inside a barred enclosure inside of the bus. They were afraid the inmates would escape, so we couldn't start treating the injured until the correctional officers, state troopers, the sherriff's department, the captain, and leuteniant all showed up. Then they closed off the north-bound side of the thruway.Once they did, we pried open the back door with a crowbar, and opened the caged area. We led the prisoners out; they were chained two together. Some needed stretchers and backboards, so we had to open their cuffs. The ones who didn't were taken into the ambulance in chains. We had to move slowly, but we got it done""

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Gillibrand Has Led Fight for Funding, Strengthening U.S.-Israel Bilateral Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Congress passed the Omnibus Appropriations Bill over the weekend, which includes $2 million in funding for the U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperative Agreement for FY2012. In November, the Senators Gillibrand, Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) urged the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development to allocate this critical funding. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight over the years ensuring that this critical grant program between the United States and Israel continues. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight to preserve the continuation of this important private-public

collaboration for energy research and development initiatives. In a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Byron Dorgan and Ranking Member Senator Robert Bennett last year, Senator Gillibrand wrote, “I strongly support the aim of renewable energy collaboration between the U.S. and Israel. Our work with Israel, a world leader in green energy research and development, has great promise for the future of marketable alternative energy technologies… U.S.-Israel collaboration and the work of foundations such as BIRD and BSF have had a lasting and fundamental impact on our countries' economies and relationship.” Businesses throughout the United States, includ-

ing New York State, have benefited from the funding of scientific collaboration between the U.S. and Israel because it has served as a catalyst of innovation and economic growth. In fact, New York as the second largest state recipient of BIRD grants, has attracted over 650 allocations. Senator Gillibrand believes that preserving this cooperative agreement is not only important for U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship, but beneficial for the United State’s economy and security. Federal spending must be authorized before money can be appropriated, and Congress passed the authorizing bill. The appropriations bill this weekend and now heads to the President’s desk

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GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO OPEN HOUSE A HIT BY A. TENDLER Governor Andrew Cumo's January 1st "Executive Mansion Open House" seemed to have been a real hit. Adults were required to obtain tickets in advance, and minors were allowed in free, accompanied by an adult. Weapons, cameras, and luggage were strictly prohibited. He greeted visitors from all over. State workers lined up to thank him for "restoring dignity to the...state capital". Families drove in to shake his hand. A brood of Girl Scouts from Rockland County made the effort, and even left impressed: one emerged from the Executive Mansion and declared that she wanted to be governor so that she, like Mr. Cuomo, could help people ( N.Y. Times). All the well wishes Governor. Cuomo received on Sunday of-

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fered him the smallest taste of the belief he has instilled in many voters, as a result of his legislative victories and strength in the chaos of the capital. His visitors were pleased they'd made the effort, they felt it was worth the trip, in order to greet their govenor who has done so much for them, and kept so many of his promises. Their is much still left to be done, but the year seems to be off to a good start for the govenor.

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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS UPDATES

MICHELE BACHMANN DROPS OUT OF PRESIDENTIAL RACE After a poor showing in Tuesday night's Iowa caucus, Michele Bachmann announced that she will be ending her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. The conservative congresswoman from Minnesota addressed the decision at a press conference in Des Moines on Wednesday morning. Bachmann, who ran an Iowa-centric campaign, placed sixth in the state's 2012 caucus. "Last night, the people of Iowa spoke with a very clear voice, and so I have decided to stand aside," Bachmann said in announcing the future of her campaign. She signaled that she has "no regrets" and is looking forward "to the next chapter in God's plan." Even though she won't be continuing her pursuit of the White House, Bachmann said that she will still fight Barack Obama's policies. She asserted that the president's policies are "based on socialism" and proving "destructive" to the country. After announcing her candidacy last summer, Bachmann's campaign experienced its fair share of dramatic ups and downs. In August, she won the Ames Straw Poll, an early test of conservative strength, but after hit a series of bumps and struggled to recover. Following the Iowa caucus on Tuesday night, speculation began to swirl that Texas Gov. Rick Perry could abandon his presidential campaign. The Lone Star State Republican, who placed fifth in the contest, appears to be staying in the race for now and looking ahead to South Carolina's upcoming primary election.

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KODAK MAY FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY An uncomfortable suspicion that an icon of American business may have no future pushed investors to dump stock in Eastman Kodak Co. Wednesday. The ailing photography pioneer’s shares fell to a new all-time low after the Wall Street Journal reported that Kodak is preparing for a Chapter 11 filing “in the coming weeks” should it fail to sell a trove of 1,100 digitalimaging patents. Kodak’s shares tumbled 18 cents, or 28.2 percent, to close Wednesday at 47 cents and continued falling after hours. They hit their previous trading low of 54 cents on Sept. 30 when word leaked that Kodak had hired a law firm that advises companies on bankruptcy and restructuring options. In the dozen years before 2011, the company had lost more than 95 percent of its value as it was pummeled by foreign competition and then shaken to its core by a digital revolution. It launched the plan to sell off key assets as its shares fell another 80 percent in 2011, having started the year at about $3. “It feels like water torture,” said Mark Zupan, dean of the University of Rochester’s Simon Graduate School of Business Administration. “The game hinges on that (patent) sale, principally. And, at this point, they just have to create the insurance if they’ve got to go the other route. But the prospect of bankruptcy makes the sale more complicated too.”

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U.S. airlines raked in $1.7 billion from baggage fees in the first half of 2011. What various airlines charge for checked bags:

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Second

Additional

$20

$25

$50

$25

$35

$150

$25

$35

$100-200 per bag

$25

$35

3rd $125 Bags 4-10 $200

$35

$75

$33

$40

$90

Bags 3-9 $50 10th or more $110

$25

$35

$100

$25

$35

Bags 3 $125 4 or more $200

NOTE: Airlines have varying policies and prices for overweight and oversized bags Source: Individual airline policies, U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics Graphic: Melina Yingling, Judy Treible

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2011

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Fall back

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SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR OLD LIGHT BULBS

Get ready to say goodbye to the incandescent light bulb and hello to a future lit only by energy efficient bulbs, like compact fluorescent light bulbs or CFLs. The new federal light bulb efficiency standards, sought by the Department of Energy, went into effect yesterday. The standards passed Congress with bipartisan approval and was signed by President Bush. These new

standards mean the end of incandescent light bulbs. According to Energy Star, CFLs approved by them will use about 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 6 times longer, which should equal to energy savings for you and a cleaner environment. Home Depot employee Isham Smith, who goes by Smitty, said that CFLs can last 9 years or more.

Home Depot will continue selling incandescent light bulbs, but only for as long as suppliers have them. "They just aren't manufacturing them anymore, and their warehouses are full of them. So, they'll sell them out." Smitty said. These efficient bulbs are not without problems. CFLs contain small amounts of mercury, but that can still be a hazard to the

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human body. All CFLs should be recycled to prevent mercury from reaching the environment. You can recycle the bulbs at your local Home Depot. Broken CFLs can be recycled, as well. You must handle and clean up after broken CFLS with extreme care. The general cost of energy efficient bulbs can be frightening. Some of the bulbs at Home Depot can be nearly 50 dollars each. Smitty tells us that prices should go down as the bulbs become more popular and when manufacturers produce more of the bulbs.

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ECZEMA

what it means for your child

Department of Pediatrics Eczema is a skin condition that has two distinct components. Children with dry irritated skin have a genetic tendency toward dry skin. Moisture is very important for our skin. It helps skin stay healthy. It prevents irritation. It speeds up healing. Moisture essentially helps our skin function better. With eczema, the skin does not retain moisture very well, thus giving it a dry, slightly rough texture and making it prone to irritation. To further complicate matters, this dry, irritated skin is itchy, causing children to scratch frequently. This further irritates and damages the skin, which leads to worse itching and scratching, and so on. Allergies – children with this condition also have some underlying allergies that are manifested in the skin. When exposed to these allergens, the skin over-reacts and breaks out in a rash. The already dry and slightly irritated skin is less able to handle this allergic rash, and less able to heal itself quickly. Eczema could present itself in any of the following ways: Your child will have slightly dry skin with a rough texture. You may be able to see and feel tiny white bumps as you run your fingers across the skin. You may see scattered, scaly, dry, white patches anywhere on the body. Flare-ups – from time to time you will see some areas of the skin become more irritated and flare up. These will look like raised, red, slightly oozing patches. Flare-ups generally occur near skin creases – most commonly the inside of the elbows and behind the knees, but also in the neck, wrists and hands, and feet. It can also occur on the trunk. One unique aspect of eczema is that it usually does not affect the diaper area. Eczema is a mixture of dry skin and allergies. The cause is mainly genetic – an inborn tendency toward dry skin and allergies. There is no way to change this genetics. The important issue is not what causes eczema in the first place, but what allergies and skin irritants is your child exposed to that is triggering the flare-ups. AVOID DRY SKIN – moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! This is the single most important step in minimizing your child's eczema. Do not underestimate this! This needs to be part of your daily routine with your child. AVOID SKIN IRRITANTS – this is the second most important aspect of prevention. Cotton clothing is best. Avoid wool and synthetic materials; they can be more abrasive and irritating If your child has any food allergies, then they will play a major role in causing eczema. The problem is, you may not know if your child has any food allergies, and if he does, which foods is he allergic to? Environmental allergies – these include dust, mold, pets, and seasonal outdoor allergies such as pollens. These environmental allergies are more likely to cause nasal allergies and asthma rather than eczema. However, they can contribute to the eczema. Identifying and preventing these allergies is a very complicated process. Itching is a major problem for children with eczema. They are in a continuous cycle of itching and scratching. The dry, irritated skin itches, so your child scratches. The scratching further irritates the skin, which causes the rash to flare up. This itches even more and your child scratches even more. If you can keep the skin moisturized, decrease the rash, and prevent itching and scratching, then you can avoid this endless cycle.

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FOOT FUNGUS ask the doctor

Department Medicine Department of Adult Podiatry

Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle. This makes it look like a ring. At the edge of the ring, the skin is lifted up by the irritation and looks red and scaly. To some people, the infection looks like a worm is under the skin. Because of the way it looks, tinea infection is often called "ringworm." However, there really isn't a worm under the skin. You can get a fungal infection by touching a person who has one. Some kinds of fungi live on damp surfaces, like the floors in public showers or locker rooms. You can easily pick up a fungus there. If you have this infection, you may see small, red spots that grow into large rings almost anywhere on your arms, legs or chest. The rash may also itch. Sometimes a piece of your skin, hair or nail will be sent to a lab to grow the fungus in a test tube. This is another way the lab can tell if your skin problem is caused by a fungus. They can also find out the exact type of fungus. This process takes a while because a fungus grows slowly. It can be harder to get rid of fungal infections on other parts of the body. Sometimes you have to take an antifungal medicine by mouth. This medicine usually has to be taken for a long time, maybe even for months. Irritated skin takes time to heal. New hair or nails will have to grow back. “Keeping your skin clean and dry is your best defense against infection,” advises Dr. Stuart Birnbaum a podiatrist at Monsey Family Medical Center.” However, you're also less likely to get a tinea infection if you do the following things: •

Sleep without socks.

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Change your socks and underwear every day, especially in warm weather.

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Dry your feet carefully (especially between the toes) after using a locker room or public shower.

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Don't wear thick clothing for long periods of time in warm weather. It will make you sweat more, which can encourage the growth of fungal infections.

•

Throw away worn-out exercise shoes. Never borrow other people's shoes.

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Don't let other people use your towels or wear your clothing. Don't borrow these items from others.

•

Make sure shared exercise equipment is clean before you use it.

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2011

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Healthy Living

Need for vitamin D

A new study shows that low levels of vitamin D may retard recovery from spinal fusion surgery.

A bone builder

• The success of the surgery depends on the body’s ability to form new bone to fuse spinal vertebrae • Calcium is essential for good bone health, and vitamin D helps with calcium absorption; people with low levels are at risk for a condition that interferes with bone formation • Vitamin D deficiency is treated by taking 50,000 units of the vitamin once a week for several weeks • The minimum daily requirement for healthy people is 600 units; the main sources are sunlight, fortified dairy products, fatty fish and supplements

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hat is good emotional health?

People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They feel good about themselves and have good relationships. They can keep problems in perspective. Even people who have good emotional health can sometimes have emotional problems or mental illness. Mental illness often has a physical cause, such as a chemical imbalance in the brain. Stress and problems with family, work or school can sometimes trigger mental illness or make it worse. However, people who are emotionally healthy have learned ways to cope with stress and problems. They know when to seek help from their doctor or a counselor. People are sometimes not aware of what causes their anger, how much anger they are holding inside or how to express anger appropriately. You may be angry about certain events, your own actions or other people's actions. Many little things

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can build up to make you feel that life is unfair. If you find yourself becoming increasingly irritable or taking unhealthy risks, you may have a problem dealing with anger. It's very important to talk with your doctor or a counselor about getting help. TIPS ON DEALING WITH YOUR EMOTIONS 1. • Learn to express your feelings in appropriate ways. It's important to let people close to you know when something is bothering you. Keeping feelings of sadness or anger inside takes extra energy. It can also cause problems in your relationships and at work or school. 2. • Think before you act. Emotions can be powerful. But before you get carried away by your emotions and say or do something you might regret, give yourself time to think. 3. • Strive for balance in your life. Make time for things you enjoy. Focus on positive things in your life. 4. • Take care of your physical health. Your physical health can affect your emotional health. Take care of your body by exercising regularly, eating healthy meals and getting enough sleep. 5. • First, try to be more aware of your emotions and reactions. To help you do a better job of managing your emotional health, learn to identify and address the reasons for sadness, frustration and anger in your life. Your body responds to stress by making stress hormones. These hormones help your body respond to situations of extreme need, such as when you are in danger. But when your body makes too many of these hormones for a long period of time, the hormones wear down your body -- and your emotions. People who are under stress a lot are often emotional, anxious, irritable and even depressed. If possible, try to change the situation that is causing your stress. Relaxation methods, such as deep breathing and meditation, and exercise are also useful ways to cope with stress.

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CONGRESSMAN ELIOT ENGEL

HOUSE GOP FINALLY AGREE TO NOT RAISE TAXES ON MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES

Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-17) issued the following statement after House Republicans once again stepped back from the brink and agreed to the two-month extension to the payroll tax holiday, as agreed to by the Senate last week. Last year, Congress enacted legislation to reduce the Social Security payroll tax by 2% for employees, continue extended unemployment insurance benefits and delay a previously scheduled 25% reduction in the Medicare reimbursement rate for physician services (Doc Fix). Both parties agree that a one-year extension is preferable, but great 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. “It is refreshing to see that my Republican colleagues have seen the light and are joining Democrats in preventing a tax hike on middle class families. The fact that we continue having these dysfunctional arguments every few weeks, needlessly taking our country to the brink of economic disasters, is a major reason Congress has an approval rating bordering on single digits. The American people are sick and tired of these games. For once, cooler heads have prevailed and now there won’t be any unwanted holiday surprises for the American people. After the New Year, Democrats and Re-

publicans, in both the House and Senate, can hash out a real agreement for a longer extension. The plan passed by the House Majority is unacceptable, however, and must be altered in order to be signed by the President. Their 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 unemployment insurance 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 laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits. It adds taxes to the unemployed for longterm need, and disqualifies them from taking part in the Food Stamp program. “It really doesn’t make any sense to punish people who are already suffering by being without a job. I hope that we can build upon the common ground found today, and find a more equitable way of paying for a longer extension. I also call on my Republican colleagues to fully abandon the reckless tactics when we reconvene in 2012. There are too many important issues we need to tackle – job creation, immigration reform, education, etc. – and we cannot do so by having to face manufactured crises time after time. I am glad to see the spirit of the holidays prevailed today, and I look forward to extending that, as well as the middle class tax breaks, into the new year.”

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A Letter to the Editor on Safety in Ramapo Dear Editor, I sadly read of numerous pedestrians run over in Monsey year after year. After observing the dangerous actions of drivers and pedestrians over numerous years, I would like to suggest that there are two (2) reasons for this : 1- Monsey drivers simply do not exercise patience andcaution at times. 2- Pedestrians – adults and children must continuously wear reflectors at night and in the early evening as well, now that darkness falls so early. Since Pekuach Nefesh is one of the most important parts of our religion……Our community leaders should be focusing and insisting on these two simple ideas ! This is the most important thing anyone can do for his community ! Obviously many of these accidents could have been prevented if drivers stopped speeding, especially around corners, and stayed off their cell phones while driving ! In short, too many drivers have a hurried, me first attitude. They get behind the wheel and think they own the roads ! In fact, most Monsey auto accidents occur because drivers don’t exercise good manners and the good sense to give the right of way. How many ignore STOP signs ! During the daytime, pedestrians and even those who drive forget when they become pedestrians, and often run across the road; especially across Maple Avenue between Route 306 and Suzanne Drive, thinking the car will stop for him. Again a dangerous, mindless me first attitude. In addition, in order to prevent more night time tragedies, it is imperative that all pedestrians - adults and children, always wear reflector straps or reflective vests ! Reflector straps easily tuck into a coat pocket for immediate and repeated use. In the Monsey community everyone wears black and thinks he can be seen at night. No one in black is visible until the last minute. The standard Monsey attire of black hats, black coats, black pants and black shoes are just not visible until the last possible moment,

‫ויחי תשע״ב‬ Dr. Albetter says;

“DON’

sometimes too late. Bicycles as well should not only have reflectors on them but also LIGHTS ! Reflectors only show on the sides, but lights can be visible from the front and back.

PLEASE advise your visitors from other communities in advance, that we love our children and adult residents, and need higher standards for our drivers. PLEASE, please parents, teachers, Rabbis and other community leaders - continuously educate and re-educate new and long-time drivers, and remind your children, your adult family members, friends, neighbors, shuls and yeshivas in Monsey ! This is serious ! No other communities have so many auto related tragedies ! Monsey residents - PLEASE teach your drivers about road safety – to use PATIENCE AND REFLECTORS !! Reflectors are available wherever bicycles or their accessories are sold. Hatzoloh can only do so much ! The life you save may be your own, or that of a family member ! Sincerely, A Very Concerned Monsey Resident

Healthy Living

Eat your veggies A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that most Americans eat too few vegetables.

The goal and the findings • “Healthy People 2010,” a federal project, set the 10-year goal in 2000 of having 75 percent of people eat at least two servings of vegetables a day; 50 percent at least three servings • By the end of 2009, only 26 percent of people had met the goal; no state had more than 35 percent meeting the objective • A vegetable-rich diet helps maintain a healthy weight, stave off many diseases Source: Medical News Today, MCT Photo Service © 2010 MCT Graphic: Pat Carr

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It is ever amazing to me that pedestrians are just not even sensible about using sidewalks at night, instead of narrow road shoulders ! On College Road for example, there are those who walk the shoulder, thinking they can be seen, because they are walking facing traffic as one should. However, they CANNOT easily be seen, especially wearing black ! What about the dangerous curve on Maple Avenue between Hershel Terrace and Boxwood Lane ! There is a sidewalk on one side of these roads with good reason. How much safer to use them whenever possible. When using available sidewalks, a reflector across the body is usually necessary in order to safely cross the roads, especially with all the right turn on red possibilities. As a driver I so appreciate when I see men in black wearing reflectors, pedestrians I could not have seen in time otherwise !

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NEWS AROUND THE REGION SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE THAT NEW YORK IS SET TO RECEIVE NEARLY $90 MILLION Schumer, Gillibrand Announce That New York Is Set to Receive Nearly $90 Million From US-DOT to Make Repairs to Roadways As Result of Last Year’s Storms; Will Complement $17 Million in Federal Funds State Has Already Received Congressionally-Approved Funds Will Aid Repair of Roads, Highways and Bridges; Improve Daily Commutes Schumer, Gillibrand: This Federal Funding Will Keep New York On The Road to Recovery After Irene and Lee Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the federal Department of Transportation is releasing $89,751,296 in congressionally-approved emergency relief money for New York State after Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Specifically, this investment will help fund repairs to washed out roads and bridges, debris deposits on roadways, damaged roadway surfaces and more. Schumer and Gillibrand supported the legislation which appropriated this emergency funding and applauded the federal DOT for its allocation of funding to New York, as it will provide critical aid to the state

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in its rebuilding efforts from last year’s devastating storms. This grant includes $67 million for damages related to Hurricane Irene and $22.5 million for damages related to Tropical Storm Lee. “These massive storms may be months behind us, but much of the damage is still here,” Senator Gillibrand said. “This emergency funding will help our effort to rebuild the miles of roads and bridges that were washed away so families and businesses across New York can continue to recover, and get back on their feet.” New York suffered flooding and substantial damage to roads and bridges as a result of rainfall from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. NYSDOT will use funds to expedite emergency repairs to roads, highways and bridges in counties throughout the state. NYSDOT estimates that overall damage to federalaid highways from these floods will likely exceed $100 million. Schumer and Gillibrand noted that typical damage in New York included washed out roadways and bridges, debris deposits on roadways, damaged culverts, and damaged roadway surfaces.

In November, Schumer and Gillibrand pushed for passage of legislation that included billions of dollars in disaster funding to help New Yorkers recover from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee including $1.66 Billion for Federal Highways Administration Emergency Relief Program to fund disaster aid nationwide. The Emergency Relief (ER) program within the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, is authorized to provide funds for the repair or reconstruction of federal-aid highways and roads on federal lands that have suffered serious damage as a result of natural disasters or catastrophic failures from an external cause. These funds are awarded to a state if a Governor declares a state of emergency or after the President issues a major disaster declaration the state files a request for ER for the cost of damages to its eligible highways. Eligible repair work includes emergency repairs needed to restore essential traffic, minimize the extent of damage, or protect the remaining facilities as well as permanent repairs necessary to restore the highway to its pre-disaster condition.

Extra day for Taxes this year he IRS is giving taxpayers two extra days to get their taxes turned in this year. While Tax Day typically falls on April 15, the IRS announced Wednesday that it is pushing back this year’s filing deadline to Tuesday, April 17. The extension was granted because April 15 falls on a Sunday this year, and Monday is Emancipation Day, a holiday in Washington D.C. that celebrates the freeing of slaves in the district. Last year, Tax Day was extended until April 18, also thanks to Emancipation Day.

The IRS will also begin accepting returns submitted online through the agency’s e-filing system — which the IRS says is the fastest, most accurate filing option for taxpayers — on January 17. If you are requesting an extension, you have until Oct. 15 to file your 2011 tax return, the agency said. The IRS said it expects to receive more than 144 million individual tax returns this year, with the majority projected to be submitted by the new April 17 deadline.

Looking south

Alaska

The snowy owl has been spotted out of its typical migration range, apparently searching for food.

CANADA

Summer breeding range Winter nonbreeding range

U.S.

Cool owl

• Get whiter as they get older; females remain darker; distinct golden eyes • Excellent hearing; eyesight aids in hunting • Diural, stays active and hunts both day and night Diet

Carnivore

Weight

3.5-6.5 lb. (1.6-3 kg)

Wingspan

Height

Owls spotted farther south

4.2-4.8 ft. (1.3-1.5 m)

20-28 in. (52-71 cm)

Size compared to 6 ft. (1.8 m) man

Source: National Geographic, Cornell University

Graphic: Melina Yingling

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E duca tional In si g h ts WATCH OUT FOR TOO MUCH NOVELTY Eliezer Vilinsky, M.A. Miryam Vilinsky, M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES © 2011 All rights reserved. Permission to print granted to The Advocate Novelty learning is back on the table again. It had gained some attention following a body of research pertaining to it that was conducted by Dr. Emrah Duzel at University College London’s Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience in 2006. It had been determined that learning new things stimulates the learner’s brain. This was demonstrated via brain imaging readings that showed increased brain activity when new things were learned. Some educators are bringing novelty learning to the foreground again because they see how valuable it is. Is there something novel to learn here? One educator who recently wrote about the virtues of novelty learning informs readers that novelty boosts learning. He went on to praise the practice of constantly introducing new things for children to learn. We would like to apply some reins to this claim and to qualify his recommendation. Our goal is to keep this issue in check before it explodes onto the education scene in the form of some new magical education program that will be embraced as the new cure-all for cognitive, emotional, and psychological disabilities. This has happened with a few programs recently, and consumers/parents will soon be disappointed with results that do not match the magical claims. Is it true that learning new things stimulates people’s brains? Yes, it is. The brain imaging showed that. Has it been proven that new things stimulate more brain activity than just modifying something previously learned in a new way? Yes it has, but this does not add up to a boost in learning. Do not take these research findings to mean that if you will drill 50 facts into your head every night that your brain will become brainier. Novelty learning stimulates the brain, but does it really boost learning by sharpening the brain in general? That was not proven. Now, let’s apply our favorite approach to learning: take the best and leave the rest. There is some value to novelty learning that can benefit children, but don’t sink your whole investment portfolio into it. Teachers should be creative and introduce new facts and skills for their students to learn. Each day should be sprinkled with something new and refreshing, at least to give lessons some spice and to spark student interest. Children look forward to an “aha” moment, just as adults do. They appreciate learning cool new things all the time, and they tend to remember these new things. As a result, children perk up their ears and tune in for more and more interesting information. What we are warning against is flooding their desks and the classroom whiteboards with too many new facts or findings at one time. There is something called “information overload”, which is exactly what it sounds like – teaching too much for learners to absorb at one time. How much is too much? That is the magic question. And the obvious answer that disappoints adults who like neatly packaged advice that fits all children is: it depends on the child. Information absorption rates vary from child to child. Sure, you can teach a whole bunch of new facts during a single lesson, and some children will lap it all up, but understand that others will not. And that’s okay, as long as you set fair expectations for all. The fair expectation point becomes relevant at test-taking time. Can

you really expect all students to regurgitate the same number of facts on your test? Is it fair to expect that? No, not really. Teach all you want and test all you want, but as responsible educators we must grade our students for what is fairly expected. Then there is a second point. Consistency is an extremely valuable facet of teaching. Teachers should be predictable. Children depend on their understanding of how their teachers teach. That goes for what we teach and how we teach it. Over time, children register our teaching style. They realize that we are going to introduce new facts and skills. Once they learn the pace of those introductions, they can gear their learning to receive them.

"Each day should be sprinkled with something new and refreshing."

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Rising prices West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded on the Nymex

Daily futures closing prices: Brent crude oil traded on the ICE $125

Jan. 3, 2012

$102.96

$110

110

95 80 65 J

Novelty learning is a good thing if it takes into account strengths and weaknesses of all students. Cure-all programs do not do that well. Teaching that provides security in learning is the most promising. Secure learning is built on what the child brings to the table, not just what the teacher does. Shaping learning around individual strengths and weaknesses is key to “helping children to help themselves.”

Eliezer and Miryam Vilinsky are educational consultants in private practice. They provide direct instruction to students, conduct teacher-training seminars and consult with schools and families worldwide. They can be reached at Educational Support Services at 426-3673 and at www.TReaching.com. The weekly edition of Educational Insights is available via subscription. Call for details.

Jan. 3, 2012

95 80

Jan. 3, 2011

$91.55 M

65 J

Jan. 3, 2011

$112.13

$95.82 M

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, AP

American obesity

Americans have grown heavier over the last three decades as depicted by this map showing obesity levels in each state. Obesity rates are highest in the South. 1 to 14%

15 to 19%

20 to 24%

1995

Wise teaching advocates introducing new facts and skills gradually. Do not flood or overload. If you have taught a set of information, add to it little by little by expanding upon what has already been learned. In other words, set a solid foundation and then build on it. Broaden the foundation by expanding it with new information or by enhancing the current skill set. Are we adding new learning? Yes. Is this novelty learning? Yes, but in careful dosages, not by heaping on a pile of new stuff all at once. We’re not just modifying past information, we are adding to it, but in measured doses. Carefully pacing and slowly expanding previous lessons build promising learning. Indiscriminately throwing new, and even interesting facts at kids will not boost learning. As educators, we are responsible for all students in our classroom. Just as there are super absorbers in every class, there are many who depend on that predictability that we mentioned earlier. Take away the predictability and replace it with spontaneity, and you have a formula for information overload and failure for some students. Not worth it.

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25 to 29%

30% and higher

Mass. Conn. R.I. N.J. Del. Md.

2000

Mass. Conn. R.I. N.J. Del. Md.

2010

Mass. Conn. R.I. N.J. Del. Md. D.C. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Graphic: Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times

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PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WINTER 1) Furnace Inspection •

Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts.

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Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly.

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Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat.If your home is heated by a hot-water radiator, bleed the valves by opening them slightly and when water appears, close them.

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Remove all flammable material from the area surrounding your furnace.

2) Get the Fireplace Ready •

Cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out rodents and birds.

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If the chimney hasn't been cleaned for a while, call a chimney sweep to remove soot and creosote.

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Buy firewood or chop wood. Store it in a dry place away from the exterior of your home.

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Inspect the fireplace damper for proper opening and closing.

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Check the mortar between bricks and tuckpoint, if necessary.

3) Check the Exterior, Doors and Windows •

Inspect exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes; seal them.

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Use weatherstripping around doors to prevent cold air from entering the home and caulk windows.

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Replace cracked glass in windows and, if you end up replacing the entire window, prime and paint exposed wood.

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If your home has a basement, consider protecting its window wells by covering them with plastic shields.

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Switch out summer screens with glass replacements from storage. If you have storm windows, install them.

4) Inspect Roof, Gutters & Downspouts • If your weather temperature will fall below 32 degrees in the winter, adding extra insulation to the attic will prevent warm air from creeping to your roof and causing ice dams. • Check flashing to ensure water cannot enter the home. • Clean out the gutters and use a hose to spray water down the downspouts to clear away debris. •

Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters or extensions on the downspouts to direct water away from the home.

5) Service Weather-Specific Equipment Drain gas from lawnmowers. Service or tune-up snow blowers. Replace worn rakes and snow shovels. Clean, dry and store summer gardening equipment. Sharpen ice choppers and buy bags of ice-melt / sand. 6) Check Foundations •

Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from the foundation.

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Seal up entry points to keep small animals from crawling under the house.

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Tuckpoint or seal foundation cracks. Mice can slip through space as thin as a dime.

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Inspect sill plates for dry rot or pest infestation.

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Secure crawlspace entrances.

7) Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors •

Buy extra smoke detector batteries and change them when daylight savings ends.

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Install a carbon monoxide detector near your furnace and / or water heater.

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Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they work.

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Buy a fire extinguisher or replace an extinguisher older than 10 years.

8) Prevent Plumbing Freezes •

Locate your water main in the event you need to shut it off in an emergency.

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Drain all garden hoses.

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Insulate exposed plumbing pipes.

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Drain air conditioner pipes and, if your AC has a water shut-off valve, turn it off.

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If you go on vacation, leave the heat on, set to at least 55 degrees.

Removing Mold From Your Home One of the most common problems that homeowners deal with is mold. Even those who say that they do not have mold in most cases really do have it. What are the side-effects of having mold? Well, these will vary from person to person. Some people who are severely allergic will find it more difficult to breathe. While other people may suffer from headache, itchy or watery eyes, asthma, and still others will have no problem. In any event, whether it affects your health or not, mold is something that needs to be taken care of. Alleviating mold is a simple home improvement that you can do to make life a little easier. You will probably also be surprised at how well you will breathe after taking care of the mold. The first step is to determine where the mold is. Is it all over the house or just confined to one area? One of the most common places to have mold is in the basement since it is usually damp down there. Or many people have it in their bathrooms due to the moisture. A FEW SIMPLE TECHNIQUES TO KEEP THE MOLD FROM RETURNING

Use a dehumidifier in the house where the mold is occurring. This will help make the air less humid, making it harder for mold to grow. Also, for the bathrooms use the exhaust fan when taking hot showers or baths to keep the degree of steam down to a minimum. Secondly, check for leaks in the house to make sure that there is not a busted water pipe, which could lead to a mold infestation. Now comes the hard part, the dehumidifier is to prevent the mold from occurring, however how do you get rid of the mold now? Most people recommend using a bleach and water mixture to kill the mold. There are other green alternatives to those not to keen of using the chemicals. When cleaning the room remember too wet the mold down with water to start off, if you start scrubbing on dry mold it can float on the air into another room and begin attacking it as well. That is why it is a good idea to close off the rooms, but allow for some sort of ventilation, especially when using chemicals.

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Monsey Family Medical Center presents a:

WOMAN’S CARE CENTRE OB/GYN WORKSHOP TUESDAY JANUARY 10, 2012 12:00PM OB/GYN providers, Dr. Allen, Dr. Kirshner, and Midwife Nancy Solomon will discuss and answer questions regarding all your OB/GYN concerns. for more information or to make a reservation:

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The Woman’s Care Centre Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Drive Monsey, New York 10952 workshop to take place on the 2nd floor, in the large conference room