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Benjamin M. Lawsky, Superintendent of Financial Services, sent mortgage foreclosure relief specialists to Rockland County to provide direct assistance to homeowners struggling to save their homes because of the foreclosure crisis. “The foreclosure prevention initiative announced by Governor Cuomo and being undertaken by the Department of Financial Services is providing practical help to financially-troubled homeowners facing foreclosure. We are helping these homeowners understand the options available to them.

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With the Village of Wesley Hill's elections for Mayor and Trustees just a few weeks away, the Advocate decided to ask Marshall Katz a few questions about why he's running for Village Trustee, and what his hopes and aspirations for his Village are. Advocate: You are running opposed, correct? Katz: Yes, William Fried and Jonathan Gewirtz are running against Ed McPherson and I for the two Trustee positions. Advocate: Why have you decided to run now, after all these years? Katz: I never thought I'd be one to become active in politics, but I really feel

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that I can b r i n g somet h i n g n e w to the board. I've lived in this Village for a long time, and I feel that I know what it needs today. Advocate: What party line are you running for? Katz: The Willow Tree Party line. Advocate: What have you done for the Village so far, not as an official? Katz: I've been living in the Village since 1992. I joined the Parks and Recreation cont. Page 4

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When it’s necessary to do so, we are intervening with lenders to make sure that homeowners are treated fairly,” Superintendent Lawsky said. The Department’s foreclosure relief initiative is a statewide outreach program to help homeowners in foreclosure and those at risk of foreclosure. Governor Cuomo directed the Department to establish the program, which was announced by the Governor in his State of the State Address last month. “I commend Governor Cuomo and the Department of Financial Services for their commitment

The Monsey post office will soon downsize and move to the Harrison postal facility. Operations at facilities across the state in Newburgh, Plattsburgh, Long Island and New York City are also slated to be consolidated. Rep. Eliot Engel, opposes the Monsey consolidation and is seeking to appeal the decision.“The Monsey processing facility provides muchneeded jobs to the citizens of the surrounding area, and I believe its consolidation will negatively impact the local community and its ability to receive mail in a timely manner,” Engel wrote in a Feb. 27 letter to the postmaster general. (for letter-see Action Desk page 2) cont. Page 4

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CUOMO REVAMPING THE STATE'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a series of major initiatives to revamp the state's disaster and emergency response capabilities, hoping to establish New York state's emergency management operation as the best in the country. Initiatives announced during last Wednesday's cabinet meeting include launching a statewide network of emergency responders, selling outdated and unnecessary equipment and creating Regional Rapid Response and Incident Management Teams to coordinate emrgency responses with local governments. "We learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee that we must be ready and have the capabilities to respond to all emergencies," said Cuomo. "Our state's first responders are second to none, but they need a highly coordinated network to support them." The initiatives come in the wake of a review, ordered by the governor following storms Irene and Lee, of the state's response capabilities. The assessment revealed both strengths and weaknesses. While state responders, Cuomo said, showed leadership and ability, there were shortcomings in the state's coordination and preparation, including a lack of resources predeployed to regions in the storms' paths and response units with unnecessary and outdated equipment in place.

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Monsey voters often wonder if their voice is heard or if their vote makes a difference to in their every day lives. After all, Congress does not sit in Monsey. From this week’s news we see how our Congressman hears our concerns whether it is in Washington or Melnick Drive.

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In a letter to the Postmaster General, Congressman Engel wrote, “ The Monsey processing facility provides much-needed jobs to the citizens of the surrounding area, and I believe its consolidation will negatively impact the local community and its ability to receive mail in a timely manner.” (see Action Desk for full letter on adjacent page.) This is a perfect example of our elected officials standing up for us where, and when we need them. The Post Office is obviously something Monsey Residents use every day and it is an important service to the community. Rep. Engel wrote in the letter that he believes a public forum should be held to discuss that matter. Rep. Elliot Engel’s view of democracy comes through when dealing with large issues like Iran’s nuclear threat, the environment as well as the attention he pays to his local constituents. He shows his voters that he cares about the small things that affect us in the community.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear editor. Last year after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the 2 percent cap on property taxlevy increases, we all breathed a sigh of relief and thought that our organization, South East Ramapo Taxpayers Association, could be disbanded. Unfortunately this is not the case. We have our work cut out for us, as all taxing authorities are trying to bypass this cap. We have to monitor all taxes to make sure that the taxing authorities obey the spirit of the

law as well as the word of the law. This past January, Rockland County taxes increased by more than 31 percent and the town taxes (in the unincorporated part of Ramapo, i.e. Monsey) increased by over 50 percent. Now the superintendent of the East Ramapo school district said that he is looking for exclusions to the 2 percent cap; that way he will be able to tax homeowners at a much higher rate than allowed by the cap.

The idea of a tax cap is that the homeowners should not be taxed out of their homes. Searching for exclusions to the cap might be obeying the words of the law, but it definitely does not obey the spirit of the law. The voting public should not accept any increase in the budget above 2 percent. Sincerely, Kalman Weber South East Ramapo

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FORECLOSURE cont. from page1 to serving homeowners who are struggling with foreclosure issues by mounting this outreach effort,” Senator David Carlucci said. “This is great opportunity to reach out to homeowners and let them know that help is on the way.” “I’m so encouraged the State Department of Financial Services is coming to the aid of our community and providing the vital counseling needed to help stem the tide of foreclosures in Rockland,” said Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee. "When a family loses their

home to foreclosure, they are not the only victims – local homeowners see a decline in their property values, as well as the appearance of their neighborhoods. If fact, the only thing that stands to go up as a result of foreclosure in a community is the crime rate."

This is the second time in recent weeks the Department’s team of foreclosure prevention specialists has visited an area hit hard by foreclosures. Earlier this month, the Department provided assistance to approximately 150 homeowners when the Foreclosure Relief Unit visited Suffolk County for two days. The Department is in the process of developing a schedule for additional visits to other areas in the state affected by foreclosures. “Dispatching the Department’s team of foreclosure specialists to specific areas is a great way of reaching homeowners who need help, but homeowners throughout New York need to know that they can get help now by contacting the Department’s toll free hotline,” Superintendent Lawsky said. The Department’s foreclosure hotline, 1-800-269-0990 or 518-4571654, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition, homeowners can obtain information and file complaints on the Department website, www.dfs. ny.gov.

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Committee a year later in 1993, and helped design what is now Greg Sikorsky Park, on Lime Kiln Road. I became a member of the Wesley Hills Planning Board in 1995, and was appointed to Chairman of the Planning Board in 2004, a position I still hold today. Being so involved in the Board has allowed me to really see what the Village wants, and what its people needs. Advocate: And what do you hope to accomplish as Trustee? Katz: The Village has done such a great job; I'm just hoping to use my experience to accomplish even more. From the Planning Board I've been able to oversee cell towers, new synagogues, view changes to Village laws... I've gotten to hear what everyone

wants, and I always try to reach a compromise for every issue. I feel that the Village should hear out every resident; everyone has a voice that deserves to be heard. Advocate: What are some of the Village's most dominant issues right now? Katz: There really aren't major "issues" . We always want to keep the taxes down, of course... We do have to pay Ramapo for some services, like everyone else and I'd like to see an alternative to that. Maybe work with adjacent villages to hire someone else, instead. But really, I just want make sure everyone is heard and helped, not just one person, but everyone in the Village. Advocate: Thank you so much for your time, and good luck!

POST OFFICE cont. from page1 According to the officials involved, there are no plans to close the Monsey office. “It’s a post office building and we’re taking mail processing equipment out of there and moving it to White Plains,” a Postal Service spokesman explained. The changes are part of a large-scale plan to reduce operating costs by $20 billion by 2015 and return the organization to profitability, according to its website. About 25 employees at the Monsey office will be affected.

The Postal Service announced in September it would consider closing or consolidating 264 postal facilities across the country, more than half of its 487 offices. Thirteen of those are in New York. The closings could lead to the elimination of 35,000 jobs. Last week, the Postal Service announced 223 of 264 processing facilities will be consolidated partially or in full, while six are on hold for further study and 35 will remain open for now.

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Legally Speaking Ryan Scott Karben, Esq. This week, we'll take a break from a discussion from the intricacies of the Zoning Law to discuss the assessment of real property taxes. The taxable status date for real property in the Town of Ramapo is March 1st. That means that a property is assessed based on its condition as of March 1st. For example, a house that is 50% completed as of March 1st of a given year will be assessed at 50% of its construction value even though the house will completed during the coming tax year. For tax exempt properties, they must comply with all of the requirements for real property tax exemption as of March1st of a given year. While this might sound arbitrary at first, the law understands that there needs to be a fixed date for assessable status. This date needs to apply to all properties so that an equitable assessment role can be established. The deadline for applying for a real property tax exemption for a property owned by a non-profit is March 1st. This is paperwork intensive process, so churches, synagogues, schools and other non-profits should make sure they have plenty of time to prepare the application. Properties that change in status (for example change from a single-family home to a multi-family condominium) are also assessed as of their status on March 1st of a given year. Based on any changes (or the absence of changes), the Assessor will assign each property in the town a tentative assessment. (Some village, such as Spring Valley, have their own assessor and their own deadlines. A property can legaly be assessed at difference values by the different municipal jurisdictions in which it is located. The trend has been toward consolidation of assessment functions. The Village of Pomona, for example, turned the assessment of property in is border over the the Towns of Ramapo and Haverstraw, respectively, a few years ago).

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If you disagree with the tentative town assessment, or believe you were entitled to either a full or partial exemption, your period to challenge that assessment runs roughly through the end of May. The relevant municipality will publish a notice of times that the assessment role can be inspected and the time period to file a challenge to your assessment. Attorneys and property tax challenge services can assist you with this process, though some individuals choose to gather the data and file the paperwork on their own. After you file a tax challenge, also known as a grievance, the Assessor and the Board of Assessment review will review your evidence and ether uphold, reverse or modify the determination of the Assessor. If you are still unsatisfied with the outcome, you retain the option to take the municipality to court through either a SCAR petition (Small Claims Assessment Review, for homeowners) or a full property tax challenge for commercial and non-profit exemption cases. Assessments vary widely based on improvements to real property and the year in which the property was assessed. Despite a court order going back more than a decade, Rockland County has failed to implement a countywide reassessment of properties, leading to multiple complications in comparing the appropriate value for taxation of properties in multiple municipalities and even in the same jurisdiction. This lack of reassessment generally benefits older, unimproved homes, some of which have not had their assessment updated for decades.

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New Yorkers will soon be paying $5 a gallon for gasoline — and those high prices will remain throughout next year, a former oil bigwig said. New York’s gas prices are poised to rise because three outdated oil refineries — which have accounted for about half of the gas used in the Northeast — will soon be shut down, said John Hofmeister, a former CEO of Shell. “That’s going to put the MidAtlantic states and New England in even greater jeopardy of having to bring in high-cost imports from elsewhere,” he said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” The highest price for a gallon of regular hit $3.93 in the city yesterday, while the highest gallon of premium cost $4.15, according to the price-tracking site NewYorkGasPrices.com.

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Employees Mayors and county executives from across New York State, representing more than 15,000,000 New Yorkers, today announced that they have formed a bipartisan coalition to address the crisis of skyrocketing pension costs. New York Leaders for Pension Reform will lead a vigorous campaign across the state to ensure state legislators understand the importance to local governments of passing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s reform plan to get pension costs under control without reducing retirement benefits for a single existing public employee. Coalition members also will travel to Albany later this month to advocate for the Governor’s plan.

Avoiding germs on airplanes Circulation

Air flow

Complain to the crew if turned off; filters trap 99 percent of particles and bacteria

Aim vent over your head so that air flows in front of you

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COUNTY EXECUTIVE VANDERHOEF JOINS MAYORS AND COUNTY EXECUTIVES FROM ACROSS NEW YORK STATE TO ANNOUNCE ‘NEW YORK LEADERS FOR PENSION REFORM’

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Tray tables

Pillow or blanket?

Clean with a disinfecting wipe before use; do not eat directly on the surface

Bring your own; make it lightweight for comfort

SPRING VALLEY:

Finkelstein Library - Spring Valley Holocaust Center - Spring Valley 7-11 Kennedy Drive - Spring Valley Eli's Bagels / Pizza - Maple Ave - Spring Valley Carvel - Eckerson Road & Rt 45 - Spring Valley Shellys Pizza - Maple Ave - Spring Valley

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Have to sneeze?

Backseat pocket

Bury your face in your underarm if you must sneeze or cough

If possible, donÕt use it to store personal items

More ways to fight germs and keep healthy on your flight

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Hand sanitizer

Use sanitizer throughout flight, after restroom use

Flu shot

Get a flu shot a few weeks before flying

Source: Boeing, Sun Sentinel reporting Graphic: Ken Kaye, Cindy Jones-Hulfachor, Sun Sentinel

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MEDICATION COMPLETION CONT. FROM FRONT PAGE doctor prescribed, but will not finish the medication for various reasons,” observed Dr. Jamie Geraldo, a doctor in the Family Medicine Department at Monsey Family Medical Center. “But the consequences for not finishing the medicine could be far worse than the actual symptoms,” explains Dr. Geraldo. • Here are some common reasons patients stop taking their antibiotics: 1. We begin to feel better before medication is finished. 2. The antibiotic medication produces a side effect like nausea. 3. The antibiotic medication tastes bad. 4. We misplace the medication before finishing all of it. Dr. Paul Bloom, a pediatrician on staff at Monsey Family Medical Center put it this way, “Not finishing antibiotics is dangerous for a few reasons.” Dr. Bloom explained, “A child who does not finish their antibiotics increases the chances that they may get sick again soon after, even though he or she has begun to feel better. The medication you are taking kills the bacteria that are causing the illness. However, if you stop taking the medication ahead of time, it is possible that the same bacteria will begin to grow again once you stop and cause you to get sick again.” Another issue according to Dr. Bloom concerns a person who does not finish their antibiotics and this subsequently contributes to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is when bacteria build up a defense to medication. This is a serious problem because once the bacteria builds a defense it can cause medication to lose its effect. Once one medication has lost its effect on bacteria, the doctor has to try another. Meanwhile, you spend more time staying sick and increase the chance of spreading to others as well. Brian Blitz, a Physician’s Assistant at Monsey Medical Center urges everyone to take the antibiotics for the 10 days they're prescribed to completely eradicate the bacterias causing the infection. Otherwise, he explains, you have about 70% probability to suffer the infection again caused by the bacterias who are still in a too low number to cause symptoms, but are ready to grow and multiply as soon as you stop having the antibiotics. So remember to finish your antibiotics when the doctor prescribes them. It is the best way to begin to feel better, prevent bacterial resistance to medication and keep those around us from getting sick as well.

Department of Pediatric Medicine

Kids Health Matters

Baby’s bedding Never use a pillow as a mattress or to prop child’s head

Tips on keeping your child’s crib safe to reduce the risk of suffocation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), or crib death:

Organization • Do not place adult pillows or blankets, baby quilts, bumper pads or stuffed animals in crib • Do not put crib near windows with curtain or blind cords

Place child to sleep on their back

Bars should be no more than 2 3/8 in. (6 cm) apart

Construction • Do not use old, broken, modified cribs • Use the correct size mattress; no gaps larger than two fingers should be anywhere between crib and mattress Regularly tighten hardware for sturdiness Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Graphic: Angela Smith, Garrick Gibson

Dr. Albetter says;

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Healthy Living

Good, better, best Oatmeal is low in fat and high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, but its nutritional value varies according to how it is processed.

Least processed, most nutritious • Steel-cut oats After hull is removed (this step occurs in all processes), oats are sliced with steel blades

More processed, less nutritious

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Most processed, least nutritious Oat bran is usually removed, stripping oats of some fiber, vitamins • Quick-cooking oats Similar to oldfashioned oats, except that oats are finely cut before rolling • Instant oatmeal Oats are partially cooked, then rolled very thin; sugar, salt often added

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hat is trauma? Trauma is defined as an event that is more overwhelming than one would ordinarily encounter in day to day experiences. Such events might include: separation/divorce, illness/ death of a loved one, abuse (verbal, physical or the like) and bullying. Researchers have found that children who experience trauma retain detailed memories of the event for a long period of time. Regardless how hard they try to rid themselves of these memories, they always remain vivid. These thoughts may impact on school performance and interactions with peers and family. Traumatized children may tend to be unfocused and are unable to concentrate in class. Teachers describe them as being in a world of their own. They may have problems forming relationships, being untrusting of others, suspecting that they are being followed and may develop irrational fears/phobias; such as, fear of darkness, being alone in a room, noise. They may experience panic attacks, experiencing severe physical symptoms, Still others, may become overly aggressive acting out as the “class bully”. At home these children might lash out physically or verbally at parents and siblings. At night they may experience sleep disorders such as inability to fall asleep or nightmares, as these intrusive thoughts haunt them. Furthermore, some children might experience regression in toileting and start bedwetting or becoming in-

continent of urine and bowel. Youngsters who have not gotten treatment or have experienced multiple episodes of trauma/abuse, may produce signs of rage, exploding in violent behaviors either towards themselves or others. Play therapy is one method of therapy using sand play, art, games and pretend play to help children ages 4 – 12. It enables children to express emotions, thoughts and fantasies. It also gives children the opportunity to act out traumatic events in a safe, non judgmental environment moving gradually to verbal expression. Play therapy could be used by itself or in conjunction with other therapies, such as, psychotherapy and Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR) It’s a technique that’s is used to work out trauma that previously was not processed by the brain. EMDR to work through traumatic events, helping the child to function normally once again. Occasionally, medication is prescribed in addition to therapy to treat severe cases of Post Traumatic Stress or anxiety. We at the Monsey Family Medical Center, Project OHR, have licensed therapists specializing in play therapy and EMDR who could help your child deal with PSTD symptoms as well as any other mental health issues . Our therapists are Yiddish and Hebrew speaking. For an appointment call: Project OHR at (845) 352-6800 ext. 6849.

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CONGRESSMAN ELIOT ENGEL

URGES YOU TO STOP DISTRACTED DRIVING Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY17) praised the U.S. Department of Transportation’s efforts in curbing distracted driving. The DOT announced the first-ever federal guidelines to encourage automobile makers to “limit the distraction risk for in-vehicle electronic devices.” Rep. Engel has his own legislation designed to prevent the dangerous, and growing, epidemic of distracted driving. Rep. Engel said that “Secretary Ray LaHood has called distracted driving a deadly epidemic and I agree. The guidelines regarding factory installed devices are a great first step from the Administration in taking on such an important safety issue.” The DOT distraction guidelines include recommendations to: · Reduce complexity and task length required by the device; · Limit device operation to one hand only (leaving the other hand to remain on the steering wheel to control the vehicle); · Limit unnecessary visual information in the driver’s field of view;

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 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.” 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: • • • • • • • •

Using a cell phone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming Reading, including maps Using a PDA or navigation system Watching a video Changing the radio station, CD or Mp3 player.

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· Limit the amount of manual inputs required for device operation Rep. Engel’s Distracted Driving Prevention Act (H.R. 1772) 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”

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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NEWS FROM THE NY SENATE SENATOR CARLUCCI CALLS FOR EXEMPTING LIBRARIES FROM MTA PAYROLL TAX Standing alongside nearly a dozen public library officials at the Nanuet Public Library, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) today joined with Rockland County Legislator Harriet Cornell and Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski to call for exempting all public libraries and library systems from paying the MTA payroll tax in New York State. Last week, Senator Carlucci co-sponsored legislation (S.6079A) in the State Senate that would close the current loophole that exists for libraries that have payrolls greater than $1.25 million. Last December, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Plan that repealed the MTA payroll tax for about 78% of the business entities, self-employed taxpayers, and all public and non-public schools. However, many public libraries were not included in this group and subsequently left on the hook to continue to pay the costly tax. “Repealing in its entirety the costly MTA payroll tax is one of my

top priorities in the State Senate,” said Senator Carlucci. “The fact of the matter is that libraries cannot afford to bear the brunt of this any longer, particularly given the limited amount of funding they receive. This is an issue that hits home and will generate real savings.” Despite library usage increasing by 11% since 2007, state funding for libraries has declined by 23%. These continued reductions in state funding has resulted in some libraries paying 50% to 105% of their library aid towards the MTA payroll tax. Gretchen Bell, Director of the Nanuet Public Library, said, “Since libraries are educational institutions, it’s unfair for libraries to be put in the position we are in considering schools have already been exempted from the tax.” The following libraries in Rockland County still are required to pay the MTA payroll tax: Finkelstein Memorial Library (Spring Valley) Haverstraw Kings Daughter's Public Library (Haverstraw) Nanuet Public Library (Nanuet) New City Free Library (New City) Nyack Public Library (Nyack)

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TROUBLE WITH BULLYING?

Healthy Living

Is this watermelon ripe?

Even if a watermelon sits in a field until ripe, the bottom will not turn dark green because it is not exposed to sun. But checking the color of the underside can help you determine the melonÕs ripeness.

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OHR NAAVA PRESENTS SHABBOS OF INSPIRATION, THE 8TH ANNUAL OHR NAAVA RETREAT. Mid-winter vacation has come and gone, but at Ohr Naava Women’s Torah Center, staffers are kneedeep in preparations for one of the organization’s most anticipated events: their annual retreat. “It’s a rare fusion of authentic spirituality and a weekend getaway experience,” says Elisheva Perlman, Ohr Naava’s Director of Marketing and Communications. Originally launched out of a tiny apartment in 2002, Ohr Naava has mushroomed into a world-renowned operation, providing thousands of grateful women and girls from across the spectrum with growth, meaning, and connection on a nightly basis. Featuring round-the-clock Torah classes, entertaining activities, dinners, networking opportunities, and engaging workshops from a stellar staff of educators led by Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein, the center— dedicated in loving memory of Mrs. Naava Katlowitz—has filled a gaping need in the Jewish community. “Frum men possess a built-in recharge system: shul or yeshiva,” notes Mrs. Daphne Hanson, Ohr Naava’s Program Director. “But for many women and girls, that sense of community & connection was sorelyn lacking—until they found Ohr Naava.” As part of their mission of inspiration and wholesome fun, Ohr Naava has for the last eight years hosted an annual retreat of spirit and song, with over 500 women and girls in attendance. This year, the retreat is to take place March 2-4 at the luxurious Ocean Place Resort and Spa. And over the course of Shabbos, attendees will be treated to a spectacular lineup of speakers and presenters, including Rabbis Zechariah Wallerstein, YY Rubinstein, Moti Miller, Shmuel Skaist, Label Lam, Jeffrey Greenberg, Gil Frieman and Ezra Max, and Miss Chevi Garfinkel, Mrs. Ivy Kalazan, Mrs. Jackie (Tzipporah) Bitton, Mrs. Malkey Wallerstein, Rabbi Reuven and Mrs. Nailini Ibragimov. Some of these renowned Rabbis will moderate the much looked-forward-to

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“Ask the Rabbi” session known to in ise te stretch until the wee hours of the t r e a morning.“The women and Adv Advoc il girls go from class to class; a the ase e-m ews.org they can’t get enough,” reple vocateN ports Mrs. Perlman. “But befo Ad sides the nonstop learning, or@ re in o edit they come for the ruach: the m for uplifting kumzitzes, the unparalleled atmosphere of growth.” In addition to the many families that attend—Ohr Naava provides top-notch programming for husbands as well— the retreat attracts a wide range of women and girls. For some, the elevating weekend is their very first Shabbos experience; for others, it’s a chance to recapture that elusive seminary spark and renew their commitment to Yiddishkeit And this year, for the first time, the Shabbos will include the legendary Ohr Naava Kiddush—the once-ayear en-masse naming ceremony/ Kiddush made for any girl who never received a Jewish name, or whose birth was never marked with a Kiddush—this year, sponsored and catered by Pomegranate. Highlights of the packed Motzaei Shabbos program include a Meet the Shadchan event, followed by a Grand Concert with Lipa Schmeltzer and a slew of other guest performers and entertainers. “It’s an incredibly meaningful experience,” says Mrs. Avivit Mikhli, Ohr Naava’s Director of Operations, encapsulating the enriching yet fun‫דער געברױך ֿפַאר װאסער אין‬ filled weekend. For over a decade now, Ohr Naava .‫רָאקלַאנד קאונטי שטײגט‬ has worked tirelessly to transform ,‫מיר דארפן מער װאסער פאר הײמען‬ the landscape of adult women’s .‫געשעֿפטן און צו לעשן פײער‬ education in the frum community— and they haven’t disappointed. With their 2012 annual retreat, they continue to fulfill their critical calling: providing frum women, girls, and families with the spiritual connection they crave. For more info about the 8th Annual Shabbos of Inspiration, call ‫דער‬ 718.647.6228, email info@ohrnaa‫האװערסטרָא‬ va.com, or visit www.ohrnaava.com. ‫רָאקלַאנד‬

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Healthy Living

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‫סערװיס ֿפַארלעסליכקײט – דער ּפרױעקט װעט ערמעגליכן יונײטעד װַאסער‬ ‫ יָאר ֿפון צושטעלן ֿפַארלעסליכע װַאסער סערװיס ֿפון ַא‬100 ‫ֿפָארצוזעצן איבער‬ .‫ טעג ַא װָאך‬7 ,‫ שעה ַא טָאג‬24 ‫הױכן קװַאליטעט‬ ‫בַאשעֿפטיגונג – קָאנסטרַאקשַאן װעט ברענגען הונדערטער דזשָאבס צו רָאקלַאנד‬ .‫קַאונטי און נָאך הונדערטער צו ניו יָארק סטעיט‬

Inside an avocado

‫ביזנעס – א ֿפַארלעסליכע װאסער סוּפלײ איז קריטיש װיכטיג צו סטימולירן עקָאנָאמישע‬ ”‫ ַאלס א “רײנע‬.‫װיכטיגע ביזנעסעס אין די קאונטי‬-‫װאוקס און אױפצוהאלטן לעבנס‬ ,‫װעט דער ּפרױעקט שַאֿפן ֿפילצָאליגע שטײערן אױף די דירעקטע‬, ‫טעקס רעיטאבל‬ ‫אומדירעקטע און גע’ּפועל’טע ַאקטיװיטעט און אין די זעלבע צײט הָאבן װײניג ָאדער‬ .‫נישט קײן שום װירקונג אױף שולעס און מוניציּפַאלע סערװיסעס‬

Packed with nutrients, avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds to your diet.

One smooth fruit

‫ עס איז הַאלב די קָאנסטרַאקשַאן קָאסט פון אנדערע ָאּפציעס‬- ‫קָאסט עפעקטיװ‬ ‫ װעט עס נָאכאלץ ערמעגליכן יונײטעד װאסער צו‬,‫ בַאזירט אױף די הײנטיגע רַאטעס‬,‫און‬ ‫דעליװערן גערײניגטע װאסער פאר א פעני ּפער גאלָאן װען דער פרױעקט איז ערװַארטעט צו‬ .‫גײן ָאנלײן‬

• Its creamy consistency makes the avocado one of the first fresh fruits babies can eat; just mash with a fork and serve

‫שטײערן – מיליָאנען דָאלַארס אין ריעל עסטעיט טעקס רעװעניוס װעלן העלֿפן ּפלָאגנדיגע מוניציפאלע און שולע‬ .‫װיכטיגע סערװיסעס‬-‫בודזשעטן װײטער צו קענען צושטעלן לעבנס‬

• Good source of unsaturated fats needed for normal growth of the central nervous system and brain

‫נָאר פאר רָאקלאנד – װאסער װעט בענעֿפיטירן נָאר רָאקלאנד קאונטי קַאסטומערס און מען װעט עס נישט ָאפװענדן‬ .‫אין קײן שום אנדער ָארט‬

• For older kids and adults, avocado spread on toast or sandwiches is a delicious, cholesterol-free substitute for butter or mayonnaise

‫א שטארקע װאסער אינֿפראסטרוקטור װעט העלֿפן צו האלטן די‬ ‫ צוציען נײטיגע ביזנעס און‬,‫אײנװאױנערס און ּפרָאּפערטי װערטן געזונט‬ .‫פארזיכערן אז רָאקלאנד’ס קװאליטעט פון לעבן זָאל בלײבן הױך‬

• Tasty way to get more lutein, an antioxidant that may help maintain healthy eyesight Source: California Avocado Commission, MCT Photo Service Graphic: Pat Carr

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2012

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Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the side of the seat frame. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the underside of the handle. Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com, and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $500 and $700. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bumbleride to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit.

Name of Product: Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Hazard: The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit the firm’s website at www.support.bumbleride.com or contact Bumbleride at support@ bumbleride.com or at (800) 530-3930 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries. Description: The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date

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“Dieting not working out?”

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Schedule a consultation with Hanna Raice. Call the Department of Nutrition at 845-352-6800 today. Monsey Family Medical Center 40 Robert Pitt Dr., Monsey, NY 10952 845.352.6800

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2012

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