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HO HO HO! Above, Santa waves hello to the children after arriv-ing last week. At right, the Romano family: twins Louie andJustin, age 2 – in stroller; Joey, 4; and Kayla, 6; along with momKathy and dad Louie pose with Santa after his arrival at ACEHardware on Merrick Road to open the Holiday season. See himon Friday during Bellmore Village’s Holiday Festivities.

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Four candidates are vying for a seat as acommissioner on the Bellmore Board ofFire Commissioners in an election sched-uled for Tuesday, December 13, at theBellmore Fire Department headquarters,222 Pettit Avenue. Here are two candi-dates. The other two will appear next week.

Allison DeQuatroMy name is Allison DeQuatro

and I am a critical care emer-gency medical technician withthe Bellmore Volunteer FireDepartment. I have been a mem-ber of Bellmore FireDepartment and the AdvancedHook and Ladder Company forthe past seven years. I hold thetitle Engineer of Ambulance6011. During my years of serv-ice I have worked on the AdamRand-Kevin Prior Memorial Golf Outingcommittee, and sat on the executive boardof the Nassau County FirefightersEmerald Society for over five years.

I am running for the upcoming open seat

on the Board of Fire Commissioners in theBellmore Fire District.

I have been a resident of Bellmore forover 28 years, and have raised my three chil-dren in the community.

Several awardsI have always been an active volunteer in

our community. I achieved LifetimeMembership from the BellmorePTA. I have been a member of theSpecial Education Parent TeacherAssociation (SEPTA) and a par-ent advocate for the Board ofSpecial Education for theBellmore-Merrick Central HighSchool District. In addition, I ama recipient of the Pope Pius XAward from the Diocese ofRockville Centre for my 15 yearsof dedication and involvement in

the religious education program at St.Barnabas Parish.

I am running for Board of FireCommissioners because, as an EMT-CCand an employee in the medical field, I

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Craig MaltzOn Tuesday, December 13, I, Craig

Maltz, will be seeking the position ofFire Commissioner in the Bellmore FireDistrict election. All Bellmore residentswho are registered voters can vote.

This year is important to support theright candidate. I will do my best not toraise taxes while maintaining your firedepartment. The electiontakes place at the BellmoreFire Department Headquarters230 Pettit Avenue, acrossfrom the train station, from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday, December13.

I am an active member ofthe Bellmore Fire Departmentand serve as the treasurer ofBellmore West End EngineCompany 3. During my timein the department it has been my honorto serve on the department’s ColorGuard, the Old Fashion Drill team, asassistant coach to the softball team, andon numerous department and companycommittees.

As an active member of the commu-nity, I have served as both the treasurerand president of the Kennedy HighSchool Sports Booster Club. I am proudto be a recipient of the DistinguishedService Award and to have receivedLife Membership from the BellmorePTA. My service to the community wasrecognized with the receipt of the

Nassau County PoliceCommissioner Award.

I have lived in Bellmore forover 43 years, graduated fromKennedy High School in 1973and received a Bachelorsdegree in business fromHofstra University in 1977. Ihave been a business ownerfor over 31 years. For the last16 years I have owned andoperated Stride Rite Shoes of

Merrick, and in 2006 I started up aFuneral Supply Company calledShivaShade Inc.

This year I got together with formerJFK alumni to start up the JFK Alumni

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Allison DeQuatroknow that our fire medics are in greatdemand. Over 85% of all calls to theBellmore Fire Department are medicalemergencies. As engineer on ambu-lance 6011, I am aware of the necessi-ty to keep all equipment up to date andin full working condition.

Our community’s safety is alwaysmy first concern. I will make anexceptional addition to the existingBoard of Fire Commissioners as arepresentative of the EmergencyMedical Squad.

If elected to the Board of FireCommissioners I will dedicate my timeto making sure our department isalways prepared and ready for any andall emergencies. I will make it myresponsibility to see that your tax dol-lars are spent wisely. I would like to

see training programs put back into thedepartment. I want to see more com-munity involvement, through pro-grams and activities offered to schools,senior centers and our communitymembers. I would like policies imple-mented that would allow communitymembers to join the fire department toperform duties other than those of afirefighter. I want the community tofeel comfortable coming to the firedepartment for assistance when theyare in need.

With your support, as a member ofthe Board of Fire Commissioners, I,together with the existing board, canprovide the community with the carethey deserve.

Please support me on Tuesday,December 13, by voting for Allison DeQuatro. Voting will be held at theBellmore Fire Department headquar-ters, 222 Pettit Avenue, from 2-9 p.m.

Craig MaltzAssociation, for which I am the treasurer.

The commissioners are now looking togo green. This project would cost our tax-payers a large amount of money. As a com-missioner, if I am able to secure a grant, thenit might be feasible. The district does savemoney by buying its fuel cooperatively.

I would also like to see us save addition-al monies by partnering with other agen-cies to service our emergency vehicles.There are other ways to save our districtmoney from simple ways of controllingour expenditures, maintaining our build-ings and vehicles, and watching our over-head. Negotiating the best price for ourinsurance, phone lines, Internet and oureveryday expenditures is what the firecommissioner’s position is all about.

Business experience citedThe commissioner’s office consists of

ex-chiefs, ex-captains, paramedics andEMTs. What is needed is a business personto provide a well-rounded board that can

act in the best interest of the taxpayers. Acommissioner’s job is to handle the fiscalend of the district. A commissioner runsthe district, while the chiefs run the firedepartments.

With my business experience and mydedication to the community, I believe Iwill be an asset in the commissioner’soffice. My goal is to be fiscally respon-sible to the Bellmore taxpayers while, atthe same time, maintaining state-of-the-art equipment. I will also continue tosupport our chief’s office so it can keepour EMTs and fire department membersproperly trained.

Please consider my education, mybusiness background and my manyyears of dedication to the Bellmorecommunity and Bellmore FireDepartment when you vote.

I believe I will be an asset to the com-missioner’s office. Your vote counts. OnDecember 13 every resident can make adifferent by casting their vote for CraigMaltz for Bellmore Fire Commissioner.

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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer,joined by Joe Bianca, head coach ofthe Calhoun Colts football team, andstudent captains of the Calhoun ColtsFootball Team, announced a majorpush to boost safety on high schoolfootball fields by improving standardsfor football helmets.

The Children’s Sports AthleticEquipment Safety Act (S. 601) wouldensure that football helmets meet newsafety standards to protect youngerplayers from concussions. The billaddresses a critical gap, as the currentvoluntary industry created safety stan-dards for football helmets do notspecifically address concussion risk oryouth-size helmets.

According to the Consumer ProductSafety Commission, more than920,000 athletes under the age of 18were treated in emergency rooms, doc-tors’ offices and clinics for football-related injuries in the year 2007.

The bill Senator Schumer is co-sponsoring will establish a process fornew, youth-focused safety standards.Nine months after the bill is enacted,the Federal Consumer Product SafetyCommission (CPSC) will judge

whether the current voluntary stan-dards are adequate to protect safety,and whether voluntary compliance islikely.

If the CPSC determines that the volun-tary standards and compliance have notencouraged substantial improvements inon-field safety, the CPSC will issuemandatory rules for helmet standards.

New products would also be subjectto independent, third-party testingbefore being certified to the new safe-ty standards. The legislation alsoallows the Federal Trade Commission(FTC) to impose penalties on compa-nies and stores that use false claims tosell protective gear to football players.

The bill, also sponsored by SenatorMark Udall of New Mexico, is sup-ported by a diverse coalition, includingthe Brain Injury Association ofAmerica, the Consumers Union andthe National Football League (NFL)Players Association.

“With concussions on the rise amongour young athletes, there is not amoment to spare when it comes tostricter safety standards for the helmetsthat Long Island players wear on thefield each day,” said Senator Schumer.

“Hall of Famers and parents allagree – whether it’s a short practiceor the big game, we need to know thatall new helmets being produced aremeeting the highest standards. That iswhy I’m urging the Consumer ProductSafety Commission to get in the gameand help adequately protect youthplayers’ health on Long Island,throughout New York and the rest ofthe country.”

The bill would ensure that new andreconditioned football helmets forhigh school and younger players meetnew safety standards that address con-cussion risk, and other critical needsof youth football players. The legisla-tion also benefits consumers and par-ents by increasing civil penalties forfalse advertising.

Senator Schumer’s support of thislegislation to establish tough footballhelmet standards comes in light of therising rate of concussions and thegrowing evidence of their health risks,especially among young athletes.

Football has the highest incidenceof concussions of all sports that chil-dren and teenagers participate in.About 4.4 million children play foot-

ball in organized leagues in theUnited States, with about one millionof them participating in high schoolfootball.

In any given football season, about20% of high school players sufferbrain injuries, but there is no currentrequirement or voluntary industry stan-dard for football helmets that specifi-cally addresses concussion risk and theneeds of youth football players.

These estimated 500,000 headinjuries sustained annually havebecome a serious health concern infootball across the U.S., leading torule changes and state legislation toestablish treatment protocols foryouth athletes in all sports.

Senator Schumer also points to arecent report from the New YorkTimes, which claims that helmetmanufacturers have been deceptivein their helmet advertising and haveoccasionally lapsed in helmet-testingprotocol.

The Children’s Sports AthleticEquipment Safety Act is supportedby medical professionals and profes-sional football players alike.

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RIGHT AT HOME: Hempstead Town Clerk Mark Bonilla of Bellmore attended Martin AvenueSchool, where students in Tiffany Joosten's class congratulated Mr. Bonilla for winning inthe recent election.

HOLIDAY REVELING:Bellmore Village’s 2011Christmas Tree Lighting andHoliday Extravaganza will takeplace on Friday, December 2, atthe Bellmore Veteran’s MemorialMonument. The overwhelminglypopular horse and carriage ridesdown our main street, BedfordAvenue, will be available from 6-9 p.m. Last year these rides drewgreat numbers of families fromBellmore and surrounding townsand we expect the same this year.

Also, we will again offer trol-ley rides, which will take fami-lies down Bedford Avenue andon a short tour of local residen-tial streets to view the holidaydecorations. Of course, caroler'swill fill the air with festivemusic. There will also be avail-able pretzels, hot chocolate androasted peanuts.

At 7 p.m. there will be thefestive lighting of theChristmas Tree at the Veteran’sMemorial. Many of our localofficials will also be present forthe tree lighting.

© © ©MENORAH LIGHTING:

The community is invited to cele-brate the Festival of Lights as thechamber hosts the 15th AnnualMenorah Lighting. Please join uson Tuesday evening, December20, at 6 p.m. as it lights the firstcandle on the beautiful Menorahlocated at the entrance to theVeterans Memorial on the cornerof Broadway and BedfordAvenue in Bellmore Village.

Religious leaders from localsynagogues will lead us in prayeras we light the beautiful 10-footsilver Menorah. This year’s cele-bration will include the singing oftraditional Chanukah songs ledby students of the Hebrew andnursery schools. There will bechocolate Chanukah gelt andwonderful giveaways, compli-ments of The Chamber ofCommerce of the Bellmores.

The chamber invites friends

and neighbors of all faiths to joinin this delightful celebration.

© © ©T V A P P E A R A N C E :

Assemblyman David G.McDonough (R,C, I-Merrick)will appear on the Cablevisionprogram “Meet the Leaders” thismonth and in December.

The assemblyman discussednumerous topics including the hisrecent appointment as Chairmanof the Assembly Minority TaskForce on Public Safety, the NewYork state budget, his on-goingfood drive and upcoming com-munity events in the 19thAssembly District.

Residents can watch the showduring the months of Novemberand December on Channel 118 ofCablevision’s Woodbury Systemat the following times:

Mondays at 6 p.m.;Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 10:30p.m.: Thursdays at 6 p.m.;Fridays at 1 p.m.; and Saturdaysat 1 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

© © ©CHILD SAFETY CHECK:

Nassau County Legislator DaveDenenberg (D-Merrick)announces a child car seat safetycheck on Thursday, December 1,from 10 a.m.- noon at 2818Merrick Road in Bellmore. Childcar seats are required for childrenunder the age of seven. A trafficsafety educator will be availableto check child car seats for properinstallation and security, byappointment only.

If you would like to make anappointment to have your car seatinstallation checked, callLegislator Dave Denenberg’soffice at 571-6219.

© © ©UNSUNG HEROES:

Bellmore Life is looking formembers of the community whounselfishly give their time orresources to help others through-out the year. If you know some-one like that, send us a letter or afew words about that person for

our December 14 issue. You mayalso e-mail us at lmedit@opti-mum.net or write on ourFacebook wall. We’d love to hearfrom you.

Additionally, we are askinglocal nonprofits to provide uswith a wish list of goods andservices it needs and we willprint them in the December 14issue as well. Don’t forget toinclude a brief description ofyour organization. Who knows,there could be some fairy god-mother (or godfather) out there tomake your dreams come true thisholiday season!

© © ©CHRISTMAS CAROLING

WALK: The Walk In Love forJesus Church will hold is sixthannual Christmas CarolingWalk on Saturday, December17, at 7 p.m. beginning at thechurch, 906 Newbridge Road,North Bellmore. There will be afellowship gathering after thecaroling walk.

© © ©FLEA MARKET DATES:

The remaining Bellmore Lionsflea market dates are onSundays, December 4, 11 and18, at the Bellmore train stationparking lot on Bellmore Avenueand Sunrise Highway. Rates are$35 for one spot, which includesspot for one car.

For information callWeinman’s Hardware at 524-2157.

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BOOKS: United Cerebral Palsyof Merrick/Bellmore/ OceansideAuxiliary is selling entertainmentbooks for 2012 for $30. Thesebooks are packed $5,000+ worthof money-saving coupons, fordining out, travel, entertainment,shopping and much more.

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Shop locally this Holiday season!Local economic stimulus is something we can make hap-

pen, especially during the holiday shopping season that isabout to begin. Let us not wait for Washington, D.C. to wakeup our economy.

When you purchase at locally owned businesses rather thannationally owned, more money is kept in the communitybecause locally-owned businesses often purchase from otherlocal businesses, service providers and farms. Purchasing localhelps grow other businesses as well as the local tax base.

2. Non profits receive greater support. Local business owners donate more to local charities than

non-local owners.3. Unique businesses create character and prosperity.The unique character of your local community is defined in

large part by the businesses that reside there, and that plays abig factor in your overall satisfaction with where you live andthe value of you home and property.

4. Environmental impact is reduced.Small local business usually set up shop in the town/village

center, providing a centralized variety that is much friendlier toa community’s walk score than out-of-town shopping malls.This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion,habitat loss and pollution.

5. Most new jobs are provided by local businesses.Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally.

Plus the more jobs you have in your local community the fewerpeople are going to have to commute which means more timeand less traffic and pollution.

6. Customer service is better.Local businesses often hire people with more specific prod-

uct expertise for better customer service. You are also going tosee these people around town and they are less likely to blowyou off or be rude because they have to face you day after day.

7. Local business owners invest in community.Local businesses are owned by people who live in this com-

munity, are less likely to leave and are more invested in thecommunity’s welfare and future.

8. Public benefits far outweigh public costs.Local businesses require comparatively little infrastructure and

more efficiently utilize public services relative to chain stores.9. Competition and diversity leads to more consumer

choices.A marketplace of thousands of small businesses is the best

way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.10. You matter more.We talk a lot about exerting influence with your purchasing

choices, or “voting with your wallet.” It’s a fact that business-es respond to their customers but your values and desires aremuch more influential to your local community business thanthe large big box stores.

To read more about going local check out Ecolocalizer, agreat site that provides news, ideas and inspiration to “Thinkglobally, act locally.”

James W. Reed, Former Deputy CommissionerNassau County Office of Consumer Affairs

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The Winter Newsletter is now avail-able in print at the library or online atwww.bellmorelibrary.org. The new for-mat is easier to read. Take a look andlet us know what you think about it!

Safe driving programs There will be a defensive driving class

on Thursdays, December 1 and 8, withinstructor, Steve Schwartz from 7-10 p.m.Fee: $35. Sign up now at the referencedesk for an AARP Safe Driving Class onWednesday, January 11, 10-4 p.m. Fee:$17 with AARP membership, or $19.

Book sandwiched inLibrarian Patti Paris leads a discus-

sion on “Three Weissmans ofWestport” by Cathleen Schine onFriday, December 2, at 12:30 p.m.

Exercise classes Sign up now at the reference desk

for zumba, tai chi and Arthritis

Foundation-approved stretch-andtone-classes. Ballroom dancing class-es are back beginning in January.

Mah jongg and bridgeTuesdays is Bridge and Thursdays

is Mah Jongg, 1-4 p.m. in thelibrary’s community room. Meet agroup of players or bring your friends.

Island songwriters showcaseOn Sunday, December 11, enjoy a

lively concert at 2 p.m., when LongIsland Songwriters Showcase per-forms at the library. Cathy Kreger,Vincent Crici, Estelle Henrich andMike Svezia will delight with all orig-inal songs and music!

Slips, trips and fallsAccidents involving slips, trips or

falls happen every day, but many acci-dents can be avoided. Nurse educatorNancy Langdon will be at the libraryon Monday, December 1, at 1 p.m.with a short film and some importantinformation. Join us!

Memoir writing workshopDo you have a story to tell?

Florence Gatto and Beverly Kotch

will get you started writing your lega-cy. Join us at the library on Tuesday,December 13, at 10:30 a.m. No writ-ing experience necessary.

Knitting and Crochet ClubOn Thursday, December 15, at 7

p.m., Alice Dictor offers basicinstruction and will answer questionson your own needlework projects.Bring your yarn and needles andenjoy an evening with fellow crafters.

Mystery Lovers Book ClubSteig Larssons’ “The Girl Who

Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” is the bookunder discussion on Monday,December 19, at 7:30 p.m. Join DeeAbramson for a lively talk for mys-tery lovers!

Poets in NassauOn Tuesday, December 27, at 7

p.m., bring your own poem to shareduring the Annual Holiday Open Mic!

Current Events Club On Wednesday, December 28, at

2:30 p.m., join in the library’s livelymonthly discussion moderated bylocal historian Jack Bilello.

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Bellmore Girl Scout Troop 905 stirs up kindnessIt was all treats and no tricks when

the Girl Scouts from Bellmore Troop905 stirred up some kindness forHalloween. Senior citizens who attendEAC’s Hempstead Senior CommunityService Center received a caldronfilled with cookies, brownies and othertreats for their Halloween party.

Educational Assistance Corporation’sHempstead Senior Community ServiceCenter is a home-away-from-home forseniors from the African American andHaitian communities. Bellmore residentCarol O’Neill, regional director forEAC’s senior and nutrition services,remarked, “We depend upon the gen-erosity of people in our communities toprovide extra goodies for the seniorsthroughout the year. It means so muchto them to know that others are thinkingof their well being.”

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RCHSD Bulldogs open new season with a 2-all tieby Eric Homburger

The Bellmore-MerrickBulldogs welcomed in the newseason with a 2-2 tie against ColdSpring Harbor at the NewbridgeRoad skating rink last week.

With spirits high and adrena-line rushing, the Bulldogs tookthe ice, getting off to a fast startand setting the tone for the rest ofthe game: fast and physical.

For the first five minutes or sothe play was mainly in theBulldogs offensive zone.Although they were moving thepuck well, the Bulldogs were notable to get off many shots, andwere unable to capitalize on twoCold Spring Harbor penalties.

Midway through the first peri-od, the Bulldogs took a penaltythat led to the first goal of thegame. Captain Nick Abbenescored shorthanded to give theBulldogs a 1-0 lead.

Bellmore-Merrick dominatedthe game through the remainderof the first, outshooting, outhit-ting and outskating Cold SpringHarbor, and continued the aggres-sive play into the second period.

Early in the second, ColdSpring Harbor managed to get afew crisp shots on net but goalieJacob Smart was there to makethe saves. With 9:27 left in thesecond he made the save of thegame, an outstanding glove save,to keep the score 1-0.

However, penalties quicklybegan to plague the Bulldogs.With two penalties assessed atonce, Cold Spring Harbor had a5-on-3 man advantage for twominutes and scored, tying thegame at 1-1 with a hard shot from

the top of the circle.With the goal Cold Spring

Harbor awoke from its period-long sleep to take control of thegame. With 1:50 remaining in thesecond, it scored to make it 2-1. Abad giveaway by the Bulldogs attheir own blue line led to abreakaway for an opposing play-er, who managed to get it bygoalie Jacob Smart to take thelead in the game.

The Bulldogs came out fastand furious in the third period,once again dominating the play.With 12:19 left in the game,Nick Abbene pocketed his sec-ond goal of the game, knottingthe score at 2.

The Bulldogs finished thegame with 19 shots on goal andeight penalties. Those eight penal-ties would prove to be a majorreason in the tie.

Bulldogs forward Joe Marksaid, “[we took] too manypenalties.” J.J. Santagataadded that, “We played the‘whole’ game down. Youcan’t win like that.”

But it’s early in the season, andthings will change. As Joe said,the team chemistry isn’t there yet.This team has only been practic-ing together for a week, so youcan’t expect everyone to playamazing together.

The Bulldogs next game isSunday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m,when they face off againstLynbrook. The game will be atLong Beach. So come on out andsupport The Bellmore-MerrickBulldogs, as they look to get theirfirst win of the season.

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Last week, the varsity team roster wasannounced. Lead by Coach Chris Patten, the2011-2012 Varsity Bellmore-MerrickBulldogs are Nick Abbene, Dominick Albi,Christopher Altomare, Thomas Apa, StevenAzzara, John Bedell, Nikolas Boesenberg,Mike Capilupi, Landon Cooper, ChristianCorona, Pat Grubb, Troy Grubman, JoeHannon, Dan Hulse, Nicholas Lewis,Brenden Lloyd, Joseph Mark, J.J. Santagata,Chris Sharkey, Christopher Silvester, Jacob

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Raising funds for the Invisible Childrenby Anthony Belbol and Andrew Ryan

During the 1980s in Uganda, AliceLakwena became the leader of a rebelgroup known as the Lord’s ResistanceArmy (LRA).

LRA emerged when Ms. Lakwenabelieved the Holy Spirit spoke to her.During her epiphany, the spirit orderedher to overthrow the Ugandan govern-ment – using children. When Ms.Lakwena was exiled her cousin, JosephKony, took over command of the rebelmovement.

After 23 horrific years, this war hastransformed 1.8 million children fromcitizens to soldiers. In 2001, the UnitedStates government officially declaredthe LRA a terrorist organization. Sincethen, a major reform group known as the“Invisible Children” has exposed theinjustices of the war. And it all startedwhen three American filmmakers trav-eled to Africa in search of a story.

Because of the filmmakers who madepeople aware of – and understand – theconflict, Invisible Children has workedto end this war. It only takes $16,000 tobuild one emergency radio tower, and

the students in Calhoun’s SeniorExperience class plan to raise $32,000.

It is important for the Bellmore-Merrickcommunities to help the class, becauseyour donations are going to a good cause.With this amount of money we could helpend this engagement.

The Senior Experience class inCalhoun is having fundraisers for thiscause. Two of them include a bake saleand a senior sleep-in.

If you are a parent coming to theteacher conferences on Thursday,December 1, please stop by the SeniorExperience bake sale. The sleep-in is for

Calhoun seniors on Friday, December 2.The event will start at 10:30 p.m. andend at 7:30 a.m.

In the sleep-in Calhoun students sleepin the gym because children in Uganda,known as “night commuters,” have tosleep in the center of town on the groundin fear that at any moment Joseph Konymay take them.

The Calhoun Senior experience classencourages the community to attend thesefundraisers or go to the fundraising page atwww.stayclassy.org/fundraise/ ic-team?ftid=3890.

DRIVING FOR A CAUSE: Coldwell BankerResidential Brokerage’s Bellmore Officehosted a food drive at King Kullen inBellmore recently. Volunteers from theoffice collected more than eight shoppingcarts full of food and toiletries. TheBellmore food drive, held in conjunctionwith Coldwell Banker ResidentialBrokerage’s “Fall in Love with theAmerican Dream” Open House event, ben-efitted St. Barnabas Church, a nondenom-inational food pantry in Bellmore. “I’m soproud of my team and thankful to all thosewho donated,” said Cathy Har t, theBellmore office’s branch vice-president.“As we approach the holiday season, it’simportant to remember our neighbors inneed. It was a pleasure to share withthose who need it most.”

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“Every year, people with Medicareget to explore new choices and pick thehealth and drug plans that work best forthem,” Congressman King said. “If youare currently participating in Medicare

and would like to change your plan,please do so by the Wednesday,December 7 deadline to ensure that youare properly enrolled in your new planand have all the essential plan materialsand membership cards in hand onJanuary 1, when new coverage starts.”

According to Congressman King,there will be a wide range of health and

drug plan options available. Most peo-ple with Medicare can choose a “PartD” plan to help them pay for prescrip-tion drugs.

And people who have chosen toenroll in a “Part C” MedicareAdvantage plan for their basic healthcare services have the option of stayingin that plan, choosing a different plan,

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Wantagh Park on Saturday, December3, at 1 p.m. Children can meet withSanta to give him their wish list at theWantagh Park Community clubhouse.There will be candy, cookies and hotchocolate distributed by his elves. Thisevent is sponsored by the NassauCounty Department of Parks and theWantagh Bay Yacht Club.

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Christmas tree and Menorah at 3 p.m.on Sunday, December 4, at TrianglePark (by the railroad station). Hear theWantagh High School Jazz Ensembleand see the Spotlight Studio dancers.Refreshments are courtesy of WantaghKiwanis.

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