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Neighbor Pet’s Place ADOPT A SHELTER PET TODAY! LAST HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE 3300 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh • 631.425.1884
MISTY petite Shepherd, 31 pounds; very sweet
QUINN handsome 2 yearold Tabby
ROCKY 8 year-old Chow; owner passed away
BABYLON ANIMAL SHELTER 51 Lamar Street, West Babylon • 631.643.9270
BERTHA - 14-90 darling female Beagle
DURP - 4-7 Feisty’s black & white sister
DWAYNE - 14-63 young male Chihuahua; best suited for experienced owner
FEISTY - 4-8 beautiful 9 monthold Calico
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS - The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers Ceremony was recently held at La Piazza in Wantagh. Pictured: Recording Secretary Chris Brown, Nassau County Legislator Michael Venditto, Town Clerk Ahmad, Nassau County Legislator Dennis Dunne, 2nd Vice-President Cynthia Smith, Financial Secretary Joan Mahony, Wantagh Chamber of Commerce President Denise R. Langweber, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg and 1st Vice-President Floyd Earl.
Used Cars (NAPSA)-Getting a used car can be a great way to save-if you know what to look for. A free Carfax Vehicle History Report can help. Learn more at www. carfax.com.
ATTENTION LANDLORDS Marie Paterna 631-943-1683
Laura Xenakis 631-255-8026
We Have Qualified Tenants Waiting For Apartments ~ No Fee To Landlords
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JIM Longhaired Dachshund; good with dogs, cats and loves people
Realty Connect USA 334 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village NY 631-881-4403
NASSAU ZONE 1 - NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS - WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2014 • www.southbaysneighbor.com
OYSTER BAY ANIMAL SHELTER 150 Miller Place, Syosset • 516.677.5784
jlynn@theneighbornewspapers.com BEAU - #140038 about 2 year-old kitty; a little shy, very sweet, loves to be pet
SCOOBY - #140066 4 year-old kitty; very talkative, loves to cuddle
SNAPPER - #140065 2 year-old kitty; friendly, loves to be around people
PUFF - #140061 5 year-old kitty; on special diet of urinary food
TIANA - #140019 3 month-old kitty; playful, loves to be pet
To Have Your Shelter Included In Neighbor Pet’s Place, Contact Jamie Lynn Ryan at 631.226.2636, extension 275, or via e-mail at: jlynn@theneighbornewspapers.com For Adoption Inquires, Please Contact The Shelters Directly via the Listed Phone Numbers
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Flashback To Today By: Jamie Lynn Ryan There seems to be an obsession lately, especially on social networking sites, with “flashbacks” and “throwbacks” to times that, in hindsight, were happier and simpler. These moments are shared in the form of photos, videos, reminiscences of milestones and markers, all subtle indications that, for whatever reason, we are not overly happy in the now. But what of the present day? Some would contend that, to borrow from Billy Joel, this is the time to
remember (cause it will not last forever…la, la, la). And they would be correct. Difficult as it may be to step back and appreciate our current situation, whatever it may be, we may find that it was quite ideal in hindsight. No one knows what the next year, or month, or week, or even day, will bring. And there’s really not much sense dwelling on this vast unknown, as much of it is beyond our control. The important things, like family and friends and health and happiness… unfortunately, we can only do so much to maintain our little bubble
of complacency before some outside force pops it. They say you should find the positive in everything, make the most of adverse situations, and do at least one thing each day for you… but how many of us do? No, we would rather move robotically through life, obsessing over each obstacle, letting the slightest bump in the road throw us completely off course. One day, today will be the flashback we choose to highlight on some virtual “wall.” Let’s try enjoying it in real time.