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The Bayard Cutting Arboretum 2012 Fall Garden & Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, October 6th, Sunday, October 7th and Monday, October 8th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway in Great River. The park admission fee is $12 per vehicle. The Bayard Cutting Arboretum presents its 2nd Annual Fall Garden & Harvest Festival. This event will feature horticultural displays and demonstrations, kid friendly activities, food, live music, tours of the dahlia garden, a model train display, local artisan vendors, pumpkin painting and hay rides. Bring your camera; there will be photo opportunities as well. Admission to the festival is $12 per vehicle. For more information, contact 631.581.1002.

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Friday, October 5 Opening Ceremonies.....................................................................6:30 p.m. • Thank you Sponsors • Introduction of Town Council & Chamber Board Members • Star Spangled Banner – Jennifer Cassidy Battle of the Bands.......................................................................6:45 p.m. Performance by four local bands

Saturday, October 6 Prospect Street Band..................................................................12:00 p.m. Cooking Channel – Eden Eats – Eden Grinshpan interview and autograph signing.......................1:00 p.m. Vista Hill.......................................................................................2:00 p.m. Earl Green.....................................................................................3:00 p.m. Hyndsight......................................................................................4:00 p.m. Bitter End......................................................................................6:00 p.m. Bon Journey..................................................................................7:00 p.m. Blue Sky Reign Band.....................................................................8:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 7 Local Youth Talent to include:..................................................... 12:00 p.m. • Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do • Dancin Feet • Platinum Performance • Lumiere Ballet • Huntington Center for the Performing Arts Youth Be Told................................................................................4:00 p.m. Modern Justice.............................................................................5:45 p.m. Beginnings, The Music of Chicago with a Tribute to Phil Antonucci..6:45 p.m. Almost Queen................................................................................8:15 p.m.

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Saturday, October 6 Celebrity D.J. Tommy Bruno Music and Crowd Participation...............................................12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mark Phillips.................................................................................1:00 p.m. Legendary Singer / Songwriter Charlie Dane................................2:00 p.m. Anthony Raffa Band......................................................................3:00 p.m. Easy Company ..............................................................................4:00 p.m. Campﬁre All Stars ....................................................7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 7 Frank Stock : A musical Tribute to Huntington Music Icon Frank Chapman.........................................................1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Akiva the Believer.........................................................................1:00 p.m. The Johnny Q Review....................................................................2:00 p.m. Rosa’s Meatball Eating Contest....................................................3:00 p.m. Michael Guido’s Tribute to the Allman Brothers........3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Smokin” Aces ...........................................................7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Harvest and Long Island Cares, Long Island’s leading hunger relief organizations. Together the credit unions collected an astonishing total of 3,460 pounds of food and $31,213.21. After six years of collection, the credit unions are proud to announce that their efforts have produced $247,570.43 and 18,040 lbs. of food for Long Island’s hungry. “The food donated by the Long Island Credit Union Cooperative has allowed us to provide 1,129 meals for families in need,” said Paule T. Pachter, Executive Director of Long Island Cares. “This is enough meals to feed a family of four for the entire summer.” “Summer can be an extra difficult time for families who struggle to find enough to eat, since school breakfast and lunch programs are not available,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, President and CEO of Island Harvest. “Thanks to the generous efforts of each credit union, food collected will help provide much needed food assistance for children and families.” The participating credit unions included: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, The Heart Center Federal Credit Union, Island Federal Credit Union, Long Island Community Federal Credit Union, Long Island Realtors Federal Credit Union, Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union, NEFCU, North Shore LIJ Health System FCU, People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union, Sperry Federal Credit Union, Teachers Federal Credit Union, Town of Hempstead Employees Federal Credit Union, Winthrop University Hospital Employees Federal Credit Union. Men on the Move Moving & Self-Storage generously donated their services by providing collection boxes and picking up and delivering the collected food. Long Island Cares, Inc. The Harry Chapin Food Bank is Long Island’s first

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Across the country, longtime residents and their new immigrant neighbors will join together during National Welcoming Week to take part in local community events, organized by Welcoming America’s affiliates and other national and local corporate partners, foundations, small businesses and residents of the community. “By building communities that welcome all who live there speaks to our deepest values as Americans, and to our greatest aspirations for prosperity, economic growth and global competitiveness,” stated Maryann Sinclair Slutsky, Executive Director, Long Island Wins” Hendel Leiva, Welcoming Long Island Organizer added, “Across the country, immigrants and U.S. born individuals are coming together during Welcoming Week to create stronger communities. They are achieving this goal through local events volunteerism, civic participation, and creative expression.” “We are delighted to

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County Executive Bellone was recently joined by Long Island Wins and Herstory representatives to declare Welcoming Week in Suffolk County. The purpose of the week is promote mutual respect and cooperation between foreign-born and U.S. born Long Islanders. 2012 marks the inaugural year of National Welcoming Week, an initiative promoting meaningful connections and a spirit of unity between U.S. and foreignborn Americans by providing opportunities to learn about each other and work together for the greater good. “We are happy to partner with Long Island Wins and Herstory Writers Workshop to proclaim Welcoming Week in Suffolk County,” said County Executive Bellone. “As this year represents the inaugural year of Welcoming Week, Suffolk County is honored to participate in the activities planned for the week and I hope that by sharing our stories and experiences we help to build bridges between communities.”

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I was never an Apple person. I learned on a PC, I used them throughout my high school and college days, and I couldn’t fathom – or didn’t want to, more accurately – ever learning to use a Mac, let alone liking it. Well, all that changed once I became introduced to the Apple world at my first office job. Now, not only do I prefer it, but I don’t even remember how to work my way around a PC. Everything seems so much easier and userfriendly that I can’t recall why, exactly, I was ever so opposed to broadening my horizons. Now, I’m not fully indoctrinated mind you. I own an iMac, a couple of iPods and – finally, after years of carrying around an outdated, semi-obsolete “flip” phone – an iPhone 4S (iPad to follow at some point in the near future I’m sure). I have never camped out for a product, I don’t upgrade every time a new one comes out and I’m sure there are many who are far more educated when it

But still, I love Apple, especially my iPhone. To be fair, given my prior cell phone experience, just about anything short of a tin can with a string would seem like an amazing upgrade. But this truly is. And my favorite part of it all? Why, that would be Siri. Siri, the “Intelligent Assistant” who comes pre-installed on the iPhone 4S and 5 models… Siri, who, for all his/her (“I was not assigned a gender,” it replies when questioned) quirks and occasional glitches, has quite the personality. Obviously, it was designed to be utilized in such a way as to make life easier by creating reminders, providing directions, weather updates and more. Not that I have used it for this purpose too often. No, I prefer to antagonize my poor little personal assistant with bizarre, out-ofleft field queries – just to see what responses I might get. I remember shortly after purchasing my iPhone when I decided to experiment with the Q&A possi-

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established, these training programs are expected to train at least 3,000 individuals statewide. This announcement is critical to closing the gap between the hundreds of available jobs in these industries and the documented lack of skilled local workers to fill those positions. SUNY colleges and over 100 businesses throughout the state will now have the resources to further develop job training programs that will meet the emerging needs of manufacturers across the state. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis said, “These federal grants are part of the Obama administration's ongoing commitment to strengthening American businesses by strengthening the American workforce. This strategic investment will enhance ties among community colleges, universities, employers and other local partners while ensuring that students have access to the skills and resources they need to compete for high-wage, high-skill careers.” The initiative complements President Obama's broader goals to help ensure that every American has at least one year of postsecondary education and the U.S. has the highest proportion of college graduates in the

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Suffolk County Community College today announced that it was among 24 SUNY community colleges to receive funds for job expansion through workforce training and local employer partnerships. A consortium of SUNY community colleges has received $14.6 million as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor and will use this funding to develop new classes and certification programs, bring new technology into labs, and expand the availability of internships and externships at local manufacturing businesses. The programs supported by these funds are designed to improve retention and achievement rates; accelerate progress and reduce time to credential completion; and provide state-of-the-art training that meets industry needs and prepares participants for entry or advancement in targeted career pathways. The SUNY Training and Education in Advanced Manufacturing (TEAM) consortium will allow SUNY community colleges, including Suffolk County Community College, to establish permanent worker training programs for eligible New Yorkers in the field of advanced manufacturing. Once

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Mills and Brookhaven Town Historian. “He would be happy to know that what started out as a small collection has grown into something large that can educate many,” added Russell, speaking about her father, who continued collecting medical instruments until his death in 2009. “The medical instruments and objects exhibited are a visual presentation of the timeless challenges of treating illness and injury,” explained Carla C. Keirns, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine, and Medicine & History, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, and one of the curators of the exhibit. “As a whole the objects indicate the similarities and differences in the ways doctors have treated illness and injury for more than a century.” The exhibit features three primary glass displays. Each display is organized by a single history of medicine theme. These themes are: Visiting Doctors, Diptheria and Whooping Cough (Pertussis), and Hazards of the Job. Dr Keirns pointed out that until the beginning of the 20th Century, health care from birth to death generally happened at home, even surgery and especially childbirth. The Visiting Doctors display features items like an umbilical scissors (circa 1940s), a metal either mask (circa late 1800s), and Dr. R. Sherman Mills’ doctor’s bag, which he used for house calls into the 1980s. Late 19th and early 20th Century medical instruments used to treat infectious diseases and exhibited in the Diptheria and Whooping Cough display are powerful reminders of the dangers of diseases such as diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tuberculosis, and influenza a century ago. Thousands of children died of diphtheria and pertussis each year during the early decades of the 20th Century, Tuberculosis remained the leading cause of death in the United States through the 1920s, and the influenza pandemic killed as many as 100

million people worldwide in 1918 and 1919. The emergence of the germ theory of disease that proved microorganisms cause infectious diseases, the development of microscopes to identify and study microorganisms, and the creation of effective vaccines changed the landscape of infectious disease practice within the past century. Dr. Keirns said that these advances evolved into a new emphasis on preventing infectious diseases. Items in the display such as a diphtheria kit (circa 1920s) and a vapo-cresolene lamp (circa 1880s) used to treat whooping cough and other throat ailments are instruments no longer in use. The Hazards of the Job display shows what tools doctors used in trauma medicine before emergency rooms and EMT teams became a routine part of medical practice during the 20th Century. On Long Island, the workplace environment in the 1800s and part of the 1900s posed serious risk for injury in

industries such ship building, maritime work, oystering and fishing, agriculture and manufacturing. Accidents such as a fall from a horse-drawn wagon or a serious laceration to a limb at the work place often led to amputation. Dr. Keirns said that changing technologies, work patterns, and improved medical practices made loss of limbs and death from accidents much less common over time. An illustration of this progress is exhibited by a surgical saw that was used into the 1980s for amputations, in contrast with a 21st Century fixator that trauma surgeons at Stony Brook University Hospital

routinely use to save limbs. Some items in the displays indicate the similarities of certain medical practices decades ago to today’s practices. Objects like a reflex hammer (circa 1960s), Red Cross gauze (circa 1950s60s), and a German made blood pressure kit from World War I are nearly the same or precursors of today’s instruments used in the delivery of care. Over the next three years, the Stony Brook University Libraries, Stony Brook Medicine, and Suffolk County Historical Society will jointly present additional themed exhibits of “Healthcare Instruments - Past and Present.”

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understanding of the history of healthcare practices through exhibits or archives. For example, the National Institutes of Health includes an educational arm on the History of Medicine, and the New York Academy of Medicine opened a Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health in 2012. “Only by knowing our past in medicine will we be able to develop new innovations in the future,” said Kenneth Kaushansky, MD, MACP, Senior Vice President for the Health Sciences and Dean, School of Medicine. “The displays in the exhibit are a teaching tool to understanding a timeline of progress for medical practice in areas such as treating trauma and injuries, infectious diseases, and common illnesses that have affected people for many generations.” “This new exhibit underscores the continued importance of libraries in the University’s academic and research missions,” said Andrew White, PhD, Interim Dean of Libraries, Stony Brook University Libraries. “Even in today’s technology driven information age, libraries continue to play a longstanding role in collecting information about both the past and present. It is equally important for Stony Brook as Long Island’s largest research library to preserve such unique collections, which are also examples of primary source information, whether printed, digital, or physical items like in this exhibit.” “We are very happy to work with Stony Brook so that students and the community can step back into the past and get a stronger sense of what instruments were used in the practice of medicine many years ago,” said Kathryn Curran, Director, Suffolk County Historical Society. “My father began collecting medical instruments in the early 1960s, and he quickly saw the value in keeping these so that young people would be educated by seeing medical instruments used in the past,” said Barbara Russell, daughter of Dr.

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A new exhibit at the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library that displays medical instruments and objects from the mid-1800s to the 1980s illustrates the evolution of modern medicine. A concept initiated by the Suffolk County Historical Society, Healthcare Instruments – Past and Present was developed in partnership with the Stony Brook University Libraries and Stony Brook Medicine. The exhibit showcases instruments from the collection of the late Dr. R.Sherman Mills of Setauket, a family physician on Long Island who practiced medicine from the 1940s to early 1980s. The exhibit opened September 13th, and will be on display for the entire 2012-2013 academic year. Currently 40 medical instruments from Dr. Mills’ collection are featured in the Stony Brook exhibit, which is the first in a series of displays at the Health Sciences Library. All of the instruments were donated by the Mills family to the Suffolk County Historical Society. “This exhibit is a wonderful example of how Stony Brook University partners with community organizations like the Suffolk County Historical Society to create an experience that benefits everyone,” said Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, President of Stony Brook University. “Thanks to the family of Dr. Mills and the Suffolk County Historical Society, Stony Brook has the opportunity to feature displays that clearly show how far we have progressed in medicine. By experiencing this exhibit, students and practitioners alike are able to put Stony Brook’s advanced and cutting-edge medical practices into perspective.” “Healthcare Instruments - Past and Present” is in keeping with an academic medicine trend to showcase centuries-old medical instruments to expand the understanding and educate students on the history of medicine and the health sciences. Major medical research organizations also promote the professional knowledge and public

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Annual Breakfast Set On Thursday, October 11th, the Islip Thanksgiving Breakfast Committee Inc., will once again host its annual Thanksgiving Breakfast to continue our special fund to purchase food baskets for needy families within the Town of Islip. This year’s event will be held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook beginning at 8 a.m. A “Thanksgiving Breakfast Committee” was formed approximately 29 years ago and it included the Town Supervisor,

Town management, employees and community members. This committee was formed as an act of goodwill and hosted an annual Supervisor’s Thanksgiving Breakfast Fundraiser to purchase turkeys for clients of Town programs and agencies in the Youth Bureau, Human Development and Handicapped Services Divisions. Over the years, the “Breakfast” has expanded, and last year 425 baskets of Thanksgiving meal

provisions were delivered to clients from 57 different community agencies and local churches. This year we hope to exceed that number, and provide baskets to more families in need. Donations are welcome and can be sent to Islip Thanksgiving Breakfast Committee Inc. at P.O. Box 517, Central Islip, NY 11722. For more information about the event, please contact Cheryl at 631.981.4364.

SENIOR CITIZENS PICNIC - Legislator Sarah Anker attended the Annual Senior Citizens’ Picnic held at Longwood Estate on Wednesday, August 22nd. Sponsored by the Town of Brookhaven Senior Citizen Division, more than 970 seniors attended the picnic. Community senior groups enjoyed a number of activities, including dancing, good food and fun.

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CM Performing Arts Center needs your help with the collection of gifts and prizes for their auction. Items needed include: • Homemade afghans, crafts, etc. • Floral arrangements • Professional services (video taping, photography/portraits, painting/fauxing, lessons, auto services, carpentry, wall papering, tax returns, physical therapy, DJ services, etc) • Gift Certificates • Gift Cards • Unused gifts • Bottles of wines, liquor, etc. • Weekend at your vacation home/time share • Tickets for sports events, theatre, etc. • Unused sporting

equipment • Signed memorabilia, Broadway playbills, etc. • Cookbooks • New CD’s • New DVD’s • New games, toys, dolls • Themed gift baskets • Scratch-off Lottery tickets • Kitchen appliances • New wine glasses, cups, vases, picture frames • New clothing Please bring any items you would like to donate to the Box Office during business hours: Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The CM Performing Arts Center Chinese Auction will take place on Friday, October 5th. The cost is $15 per person,

which includes a onedrink coupon for 21+, hors d’oeuvres and 15 auction tickets. Browsing and refreshments will commence at 7 p.m. The auction will start at 8 p.m. sharp.

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Sachem Public Library The Sachem Public Library will present the following events: Accepting Life’s Changes Saturday, September 29th, at 10 a.m. Share your experiences with Richard Murdocco, Ph.D., Stony Brook University Medical Center. *** Bizet’s Carmen Sunday, September 30th, at 2 p.m. Featuring mezzosoprano Frances Devine, baritone Richard Cassell, tenor Kevin Courtemanche and pianist Ming Kwong. *** The Art Of Food: How Artists Depict & Interpret What We Eat Monday, October 1st, at 7 p.m. Join Fred Plotkin for a delicious exploration of how artists depict and interpret the culture and traditions of food and wine. *** Become A Stamp Collector Wednesday, October 3rd, at 7 p.m. Learn the ABC’s of stamp collecting at this hands-on workshop with stamp historian Tom Riley. Each participant will receive an album and a variety of stamps from around the world. *** Ballroom Dancing: Foxtrot

Friday, October 5th, at 7:30 p.m. Dance instructor Kelly Ficarra of Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio will teach. Bring a partner or come alone. *** A Lighthearted Look At The American Presidency Tuesday, October 9th, at 7 p.m. Dr. Peter Bales will present a factual survey of the Presidency. *** All The Little Italys Wednesday, October 10th, at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate your “inner Italian” with Pat Sommerstad. *** Understanding Anxiety & Depression Saturday, October 13th, at 10 a.m. Dr. Richard Murdocco, Ph.D., will discuss the psychological aspects of anxiety and the depression and the medications used to treat these disorders. *** Garden Thyme: Amber Waves Monday, October 15th, at 7 p.m. Gardening expert Carolyn Zambraski will introduce you to smaller varieties for patio pots and the home garden. *** Energy Geopolitics Monday, October 15th, at 7 p.m. Peter Hanson will lead this monthly discussion

series on global hot topics. *** The Night Sky: A Cultural Perspective & Beyond Wednesday, October 17th, at 7 p.m. Astrophysicist Kevin Manning will provide a historical account of how the settlers and Native Americans viewed the constellations. *** Socrates Café Wednesday, October 17th, at 7 p.m. Exchange ideas with others while engaging in the Socratic practice of questioning. Led by local resident Joan Logan. *** Avalon Park & Preserve: Stony Brook’s Hidden Gem Monday, October 22nd, at 7 p.m. Wildlife educator Sue Krause will talk about the history of the Park. *** Meet The Author: Michael Tucker Friday, October 26th, at 7 p.m. Featuring After Annie. Books will be available for purchase and signing. *** For information, contact 631.588.5024. The library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook.

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Girl Scout Celebration Treasurer Carpenter was pleased to join in the celebration of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County 100th Anniversary. Girl Scouts of Suffolk County builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the

Three Stony Brook University professors have earned the distinction of Education Fellow in the Life Sciences by the National Academies for the 2012-2013 academic year. This honor was bestowed upon them by virtue of their selection and participation in the 2012 National Academies Northeast Regional Summer Institute on Undergraduate Education in Biology, held this past summer at Harvard University. Stony Brook University’s team of professors, Giancarlo La Camera, Assistant Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior; Liliana Dávalos, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution; and Edward Luk, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, assembled with teams from 14 other research universities from the northeast for five days of presentations, discussions, intensive group work and activities focused on enhancing undergraduate education, with themes of active learning, assessment and diversity. “I want to personally thank the researchers for the extraordinary efforts they are investing to introduce new pedagogical approaches to teaching and the significant contributions

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they are making to provide high-quality education in undergraduate biology and the broader life sciences,” said Dennis N. Assanis, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stony Brook University. “They are shining examples of the teaching excellence and innovation in our research-intensive institution.” The Summer Institute is the result of a key recommendation from the 2003 National Research Council report, “Bio2010: T r a n s f o r m i n g Undergraduate Education for Future Research Biologists,” which called for programs of professional development to engage faculty at research-intensive institutions in taking greater responsibility for h i g h - q u a l i t y undergraduate biology education. The report emphasized the importance of new approaches to teaching based on emerging evidence about how people learn and a greater emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching. It called upon college and university administrators - as well as funding agencies - to support the development or adaptation of such approaches. At the 2012 Summer Institute, teams worked

together to develop or adapt a series of “teachable tidbits” that they agreed to implement in a course during this academic year and assess whether students learn from that material. Teams also pledged to implement a mentoring seminar to enhance the ability of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and others to mentor undergraduates in their research laboratory. The Undergraduate Biology Program, which sponsored the participation of the three Stony Brook professors in the Summer Institute, is preparing to create a new interdisciplinary specialization in quantitative biology, for which Professor La Camera will contribute a new undergraduate course. “For me, the real objective of higher education is to learn critical thinking skills that can be applied to any problem outside the classroom,” said Professor La Camera. “At the Summer Institute, we applied the principles of ‘active learning’ and ‘scientific teaching’ to create a teaching module about the use of logarithms in biology,” he said. “The experience gained will be invaluable in helping me successfully launch this exciting new educational initiative.”

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“It is a pleasure to recognize an organization such as Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. They do so much to encourage young girls to become future leaders in our communities,” said Carpenter.

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Volunteers Honored On September 13th, St. Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center held their annual Recognition Dinner at the Three Village Inn in Stonybrook. This dinner honors the volunteers who have

donated over 500 hours for their dedication and commitment to St. Catherine of Siena. These special individuals were treated to a dinner, dancing and a chance to win fabulous raffle prizes which were

donated by staff from the facility. It was a day of giving back to these wonderful, selfless, generous individuals who give of their time to the residents each day.

VOLUNTEERS HONORED - Pictured: Joe Tomaino, Executive Vice President for CHS Continuing Care Division, and Joan Chicoksy, volunteer with 13,000 of hours of service.

community action, the Suffolk County Coalition of Domestic Violence, in conjunction with the Retreat, VIBS, and Brighter Tomorrows, will host Commemoration Day on the lawn across from the Suffolk County Legislative Building in Hauppauge. This earlyOctober event comes at the beginning of the 25th year of Domestic Violence Awareness Month - a designation renewed by Congress annually since the first national domestic violence hotline was created in the late 1980’s. “If there’s one message we hope to share loudly and clearly on October 4th as we honor survivors and remember victims of domestic violence, it is this,” said Jeffrey Friedman, Executive Director of The Retreat, a nonprofit on eastern Long Island, “Domestic violence services are a critical component of our community’s public safety strategy; these services must be continued.” Jo Anne Sanders, Executive Director of the Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence states, “Awareness of domestic violence over the past three decades has brought about changes in

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single week goes by that the media (television, radio or newspapers) reports that another victim of domestic violence has lost their life. This loss of life not only affects those families but is a safety issue for our communities. While our agencies are overwhelmed with requests for assistance, we struggle financially to provide those services which keep

our communities safe. We are very committed to making Suffolk County a safe community where people can live lives free of violence,” said Aileen Fitz, Executive Director of Brighter Tomorrows. “The Battered Women’s Movement has made great strides for justice, and there is more protection and understanding for victims than we could have predicted 20 or 30

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Public Service Award

The Suffolk County Police Columbia Association recently honored Legislator Lou D’Amaro with its 2012 Public Service Award at the fraternal organization’s annual golf outing fundraiser, held September 10th at the Hampton Hills Golf and Country Club in Westhampton Beach. Suffolk Legislator Tom Muratore served as chairman of the 2012 event. Mario Mattera of Plumbers Local Unit #200 was also honored. Under the director of President Gilda Avram,

the Suffolk County Columbia Police Association is comprised of law enforcement personnel of ItalianAmerican decent who are dedicated to developing an understanding and appreciation of the many contributions made by Italian-Americans. It provides leadership in the spirit of brotherhood among people regardless of race, creed or religion and promotes a positive focus on education, cultural and charitable endeavors while providing scholarships to worthy local students.

“As someone whose grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States and worked hard to become citizens, I am especially proud to receive this award,” said Legislator D’Amaro. “The Suffolk County Police Columbia Association has a stellar reputation for doing terrific work on behalf of the community. I congratulate my fellow award recipient Mario Mattera and thank President Avram, Legislator Muratore and the entire organization for this prestigious honor.”

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This is three year-old Dharma. She is one of the rescued dogs I wrote about last week, and her story breaks my heart. Dharma’s ear has been badly ripped (healing now), her face is scarred and bares witness to the unspeakably cruel life she has led. Apparently, she was used as bait to train the fighting dogs. Perhaps she was chosen because she is petite (only 36 lbs), demure and sweet. Despite the unthinkable cruelty that she has suffered at the hands of man, she loves people. She is truly a special soul and deserves to be in a loving home with people who will cherish her and return the love she is so anxious to give. To quote Brookhaven Animal Shelter director Dori Scofield, “She forgives the humans who mistreated her. After all, dogs are most forgiving creatures. They put us humans to shame.” Dharma is all gentleness and loves to give kisses. You can see the sweetness of her soul shinning in her bright eyes. Unfortunately, Dharma has been bitten and attacked by the fighting dogs in training so many times that she must be the only dog in the household. Readers, can you give Dharma the opportunity to live the kind of life that she deserves to have? Her suffering has touched me deeply. Please call the Brookhaven Animal Shelter at 631.286.4940 and consider opening your hearts and home to this gentle loving girl. I would love to hear from the special person who adopts Dharma. Please visit a shelter and adopt. Remember, Your Best Friend Is Waiting...

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Hillary Rutter, the director of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, recently announced that her program will be a recipient in the 11th Annual Panera Bread 2012 Pink Ribbon Bagels campaign. The Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign, to date, has raised well over $100,000 to benefit Long Island breast cancer organizations. In addition to the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, Pink Ribbon Campaign funds will be donated to Prevention Is the Cure and the Breast Cancer Research Program at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Panera Bread, in partnership with WALK 97.5 who is getting the word out, will donate 25 cents for every Pink Ribbon Bagel sold in its 22 Long Island bakery-cafes. “The initiative continues to grow each year,” says Greg George, Vice President of Operations for Doherty Enterprises, Inc., franchisee for Panera Bread. “WALK 97.5 makes a big push in the fall to educate and inform listeners about breast cancer prevention, screening and treatment.” He adds, “WALK Radio

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WALK 97.5’s Linda Healy, herself a breast cancer survivor, spearheads the radio station’s breast cancer advocacy efforts and reminds us that POWER OF PINK DAY provides the perfect excuse to plan a bagel party at work or with friends on October 1st. Throughout the remainder of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, each Long Island bakery-cafe will continue to contribute by donating 25 cents from every Pink Ribbon Bagel sold as well as $1.00 from each and every Power of Pink Baker’s Dozen - any assortment of 13 bagels that is sold that month. Last year, in partnership with WALK 97.5, Panera Bread’s Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign raised more than $26,000 over the course of the month-long campaign, including $10,000 on kick-off day. This year, the Long Island Panera Bread bakery-cafes are hoping to do even better - and they are counting on individuals and groups to make that happen. Anyone who is worried about breast cancer should call the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline for help at 800.877.8077. You are not alone.

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The Gospel of Luke, a sevenweek Scripture Course, will be presented at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Hall, Crown Acres Road in Centereach, at 9:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. Please bing a Bible. For information, contact 631.585.8760.

Great Photos For A Great Cause will be presented at the Paumanok Veterinary Hospital, 639 Route 112 in Patchogue, by appointment. Bring your family pet for a portrait. For information, contact 631.475.1312.

Sgt. John Basilone Lodge #2442 of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America will host a Hearing Screening Test at the Henrietta Acampora Recreation Cottage, 39 Montauk Highway in Blue Point, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 29 The 6th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride & Party will be held at Eastern Athletics, 9A Montauk Highway in Blue Point, beginning with registration at 9:30 a.m. Kickstands up at 11 a.m. For information, contact 631.767.7431. A Botanical Hike through Hither Hills State Park will take place at 10 a.m. Meet at the end of Napeague Harbor Road. For information, contact 631.560.9945.

The Sons of Italy, Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge #2319 will host a 38th Anniversary Brunch at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook, at 11 a.m. For information, contact 631.265.0205. The 45th Anniversary Fall Dance will be held at the Hibernian Cultural Center, 80 Magnolia Drive in Selden, from 7 to 11 p.m. For information, contact 631.846.3106. The Patchogue Knights of Columbus Council 725 will sponsor a Rock The Women Of Rock event at the Patchogue Theatre, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.654.0373.

Monday, October 1 The Port Jefferson Documentary Series will present “The Queen Of Versailles” at Theatre Three, 412 Main Street in Port Jefferson, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.473.5220.

Tuesday, October 2 A Basket Bingo Bash will be held at Metlakhatla Chapter OES, 89 Main Street in Sayville, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.981.1260. The US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group will meet at John T. Mather Hospital in the O.R. Conference Room, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.846.4377.

Wednesday, October 3 Women Sharing Art, Inc. will be presented at the Holiday Inn Express, Stony Brook Gallery, 3131 Nesconset Highway in Centereach. An Artists’ Reception and Benefit will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.471.8000.

Thursday, October 4 A Chinese Auction Fundraiser for Animal Rescue will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 41 Horseblock Road in Centereach, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.326.7042. A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody will be performed at

The Canta Libre Chamber Ensemble will perform at the First Presbyterian Church of Southold, 53100 Main Road, at 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.765.5500.

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Walk On For Hope will be held beginning at the parking lot across from St. Charles, 200 Belle Terre Road in Port Jefferson, with check-in at 8 a.m. A 3-mile walk will follow. For information, contact 631.465.6350.

The Wildcat Booster Club Golf Outing will be held at Great Rock Golf Club, beginning with Registration and Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start will be at 1 p.m.; dinner will be at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.812.3141.

Wooden Toy Train Play Days will be held on the grounds of the Railroad Museum of Long Island, 416 Griffing Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also Sunday. For information, contact 631.765.2757.

A Pet Celebration & Luncheon Event will be held at Oceanside Beach Resort, 626 Montauk Highway in Montauk, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. For information, contact 631.446.1105.

A Salute To The Music Of The Beatles will be presented at Take One Theatre, 1021 Portion Road in Farmingville, at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.569.2148.

Knuckleball will be screened at Theatre Three, 412 East Main Street in Port Jefferson, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. For information, contact 631.473.5220.

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Tuesday, October 9

Long Island Cars “Super Swap Sunday” Car Show & Swap Meet will be held at MacArthur Airport, Veterans Memorial Highway in Ronkonkoma, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain Date: October 14th. For information, contact 631.567.5898.

The Long Island Museum will present “Landmarks Of New York” free of charge for seniors 62+ at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 631.751.0066.

Christ Episcopal Church will host its Blessing of the Animals Service at 127 Barnum Avenue in Port Jefferson, at 9 a.m. The Suffolk County Sheriff will host an Open House at the parking lot at the Suffolk County Correctional Facility, Route 24 in Riverhead, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, visit www.suffolksheriff.com. Friends of Connetquot will host its 15th Annual Gala at Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, at 1 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.1072. The Young Naturalists Club will meet at Brookside County Park, 59 Brook Street in Sayville, from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.1731.

Ongoing Events The North & South Fork Paintings of JoAnn Maroldo

and Jo-Ann Corretti will be on display through September at the Westhampton Library, 7 Library Avenue in Westhampton Beach. For information, contact 631.786.3467. Elvis & The Shoemaker will be presented through September 29th at Take One Performing Arts Academy, 1021 Portion Road in Farmingville. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.569.2148. The CM Performing Arts Center will present “Noises Off” through September 30th at 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.218.2810. The Works Of Jeff Epstein will be presented through October 18th at the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk Community College. Suffolk Community College will present “Hans Van De Bovenkamp: Shaping Space” through October 20th at the Lyceum Gallery, in the Montaukett Learning Resource Center. For information, contact 631.548.2536. Plein Air Peconic VII will be presented through October 22nd at the South Street Gallery, 18 South Street in Greenport. For information, contact 631.477.0021. Hauppauge Homemakers will meet on Wednesdays at the

Ronkonkoma Beach Pavilion on the lake, Rosevale Avenue in Ronkonkoma, at 10 a.m. For information, contact 631.348.3615. The Compassionate Friends will meet on the second Friday of each month at St. Sylvester’s Church, Robinson Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.738.0809.

Save The Date Vendors are wanted for a Flea Market/Craft Fair on December 1st at VFW Post 4927 Ladies Auxiliary, 31 Horseblock Road in Centereach, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.981.2914.

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Volunteers Needed AARP Foundation TaxAide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is seeking volunteers across the state to help New York taxpayers who are seeking assistance preparing and filing their 2012 tax returns. Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate. AARP Foundation TaxAide volunteers receive free tax training and are reimbursed on a limited

basis for qualified program-related expenses. They help taxpayers at sites around the state, learning new skills while giving back to countless communities. “This year, we’ve assisted thousands of people in preparing and filing their tax returns,” said Will Stoner, Associate State Director on Long Island. “We could not do it without our volunteers, who make an indelible mark on the communities they help.”

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The Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Association will host a Fall Festival on the Lake at Michael P. Murphy Brookhaven Beach on Lake Shore Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain Date: September 30th. Admission is free.

An Autumn Victorian Tea will be held at St. Sylvester’s Parish Center, 68 Ohio Avenue in Medford, from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.736.4548.

the Clare Rose Playhouse, Roe Boulevard in Patchogue, at 8 p.m. A Wine & Cheese Celebration will precede at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.924.4864.

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Last year, more than 1,800 Tax-Aide volunteers helped over 113,000 taxpayers across the state. They join the more than 35,000 Tax-Aide volunteers across the country, helping millions of taxpayers each year. For more information on how you can join the AARP Foundation TaxAide team, visit: www.aarp.org/tavolunteer 8 AARP Foundation TaxAide is offered in conjunction with the IRS.

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Helping Your Pets Take A Bite Out Of Poor Health Bellows, incoming president of the American Veterinary Dental College. “Dogs’ mouths are certainly not cleaner than a human’s. Dogs often carry a variety of germs and bacteria in their mouths that stem from buildup of plaque and tartar that can potentially make humans sick through contact with saliva.” The Right Kind of Chewing “Many pet owners also believe that any type of chewing is good for their dogs, but tooth fractures are a common occurrence in pets because teeth can only withstand a certain amount of pressure from hard objects before they break. When pets chew on inflexible items, such as bones, ice cubes or nylon toys, it can put them at risk for breaking a tooth. And while smelly breath in pets is common, pet owners who believe this is normal may be missing the signs of poor oral

health or potential dental disease,” Dr. Bellows said. A Healthy Mouth Is Key A healthy mouth is essential to the overall well-being of pets, but misguided information about pet oral health can affect more than just your pet’s mouth. For proper pet oral health, veterinarians advise daily brushing or giving of Veterinary Oral Health C o u n c i l (VOHC)?approved dental treats, and at least annual oral exams by a veterinarian with professional cleanings as recommended. “Pet owners who are knowledgeable about their furry companions’ oral health will avoid the pitfalls of commonly held myths and enable the best care for everyone’s wellbeing,” said Dr. Bellows. To learn more about commonly accepted pet oral health myths and how to keep your pets’ mouths healthy, visit www.Facebook.com/gree nies.

lost pensions and savings, lower home values and higher health care costs. They may not be thinking about Medicare and Social Security today, but it is likely the guaranteed benefits of these programs will be critical to their health and retirement security. Yet for the last year, politicians in Washington have been meeting behind closed doors to discuss changes to Medicare and Social Security, without the input of people who could be affected by their decisions. AARP recently launched You’ve Earned a Say, a national conversation to ensure that Americans’ voices are heard in the discussion through questionnaires, c o m m u n i t y conversations, town hall meetings, online forums and other events.

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(NAPSI)—Dog owners who think a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s are barking up the wrong tree—and they are not alone. In fact, according to a recent survey, many pet owners have beliefs about their pet’s health that are not accurate or grounded in science. For example, the study—commissioned by the Greenies brand, the maker of dental chews and treats for pets-found that almost half of pet owners believe that dogs’ mouths are cleaner than humans’ and that any type of chewing is good for a dog’s teeth. It also found that about 40 percent thought it was normal for their pets to have stinky breath. About one-third of pet owners believed that a dog’s saliva was capable of curing human wounds. “There is a lot of misinformation out there regarding a pet’s oral health,” said veterinary dental expert Dr. Jan

(NAPSI)—Medicare and Social Security are the foundation of retirement security for millions of American workers. But these vital programs face challenges in the coming years, and the next president and Congress could make decisions about them that might affect you. Why are these programs so important? The typical retiree on Medicare and Social Security has an income of only $20,000 and must devote nearly 20 percent of that for out-ofpocket health care costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. Social Security is currently the principal source of income for nearly two-thirds of older American households, and Medicare provides health coverage for nearly all seniors. Many who are not yet retired are struggling with

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