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aldwinsville resident Bob Stockdale, an active volunteer in his community, served as a Syracuse radio announcer during the big band era and later pioneered the first suburban radio station in Central New York, WSEN 1050 AM. Erin Wis-neski, editor of the Baldwinsville Messenger, recently caught up with Stockdale

to learn more about his impressive career and contributions to Central New York.

As a youth, where did you grow up? Have you always resided in Central New York?

“I was born in Syracuse and grew up in the Salt Springs section of town. I graduated from Nottingham High (on Fellows Avenue, now T Aaron Levy School). I also graduated from Syracuse University’s School of Broadcasting in 1948.”

What was your experience growing up?“Several other fellow students at Nottingham

joined me in operating a public address music for dancing company called Century Sound Service, which I later discovered was one of the pioneer ‘Rent-a-Disc-Jockey’ businesses in Central NY.”

What influenced you to join the radio/broadcasting industry?

“My wife says it was the ham in me. Even as a 10-year-old, I used a fake microphone and introduced music playing on my folks’ windup phonograph. Then along came Century Sound Service.”

Brief ly describe your broadcasting career.

“All in all, I spent 30 years in Central New York broadcasting and media activity. I went to work at WAGE (now WHEN) Syracuse in 1944 as an announcer and producer, and in 1951, I became media director for Doug Johnson Associates, a pioneer public relations business in Syracuse. Seven years later, I was itching to get back in radio, so I joined with Don Menapace (an associate in Century Sound Service) to apply to the FCC for a permit for a station in Baldwinsville. We formed Century Radio Corpora-tion and put WSEN on the air in Feb. 1959, adding WSEN-FM in 1964. When we sold WSEN in 1974 (15 years to the day after putting it on the air), I went to work for the American Cancer Society.”

What was/is unique about WSEN 1050 AM, which is still in operation today?

“In addition to being the first suburban station in Central New York, WSEN was unique as the first all-country music station ‘north of the Mason Dixon Line.’ In addition to playing country music, we produced five or six major concerts a year at the War Memorial.”

You have a passion for Big Band music – what celebrities did you meet while disc jockeying?

“When I was at WAGE, we didn’t call ourselves disc jockeys. We were “announcers.” I did interview a lot of the big names in

the field when they came to town (mostly to play at Hotel Syracuse or Three Rivers Inn) including

Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Tony Pastor, his two gal singers, The Clooney Singers (one named Rose-mary), Eddy Duchin and many more. I also did weekly

broadcasts from the Hotel Syracuse, some of which were carried on the ABC network.”

You are also a published author. Please explain.“I have authored three bio-discographies (a book which intersperses biographical

text with a chronological detailed listing of the recorded product of a given musician or vocalist). They are all about the Dorsey Brothers, Jimmy and Tommy. Two of [my books] have won awards from the International Association of Recorded Sound Col-lections. This grew out of my interest in big band music and also resulted from a very large collection of records I owned, but recently sold.”

After climbing to the top in the radio industry, you helped develop a unique television station known as Public Access Channel Baldwinsville, a volunteer-run, public access channel servicing the greater Baldwinsville community and sponsored by the village of Baldwinsville and towns of Lysander and Van Buren. Were you a founding member? Why did you help launch this station?

“Yes, I was a founding member. This hap-pened originally because I was a member of the Lysander Town Board at the time. Because of my broadcasting background, I was selected to be the Lysander representative on the founding board. Having time to spare, I became more deeply involved and now do PAC-B’s program

scheduling, among other things.”

You are also involved with Canton Woods Senior Center (CWSC), which is another endeavor made possible through inter-municipal cooperation (between the village of Baldwinsville and the towns of Lysander and Van Buren). What is your role with the senior center? Why is the center important to the community?

“I am now serving my second cycle as a member of the CWSC Board of Directors. I also design and produce all the flyers for Canton Woods’ very active travel program. At one time,

I conducted training sessions on computer use for seniors.”

Besides volunteering at PAC-B TV and Canton Woods Senior Center, how else do you keep busy?

“Believe me, at 84 years, that’s more than enough!”

You remain incredibly active in your community. Why?

“Because I have always been impressed with the ‘total community’ nature of the area. It is the long-standing belief that cooperation between the two towns and village make a lot of things happen that I admire. It’s an ‘area concept’ that’s way ahead of all the recent talk about coordination of services that other places think is a new idea.”

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ho would have thought, at almost 42, I’d hit a milestone. At a time

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And met that goal.Saturday, I completed my first 5k run,

the Fayetteville Classic, in 28:29 – run-ning a nine-and-a-half-minute mile. Runners always talk about breaking that five-minute-mile mark, but for me, break-ing the 10-minute mark was huge.

Nine months ago, I couldn’t have imagined running at all, except maybe to the store or out for coffee. I started walk-ing on the treadmill for about 45 minutes, three days a week, then began jogging the country roads near my camp. Starting out slow but steady, I soon found my rhythm, and have never felt so good.

So, on that sunny but cool Saturday morning, I found myself at Beard Park, near Wellwood Middle School, pinning a number to my shirt and a timing strip to my shoelaces. My husband and I waited in the pack for the race to start. With pounding heart, I watched as the starter held up his flag. When the flag dropped and the gunshot sounded, I started in the manner my running has always been – slow and steady. People passed me quickly, developing their own rhythm, and still I kept that same pace, and even-tually faced my first obstacle – a hill. I had run uphill before, but never competitively. Calling upon that experience, I hunkered down and “sat back” into the hill, which had worked well as I climbed hills sur-rounded by cornfields and butterflies up north.

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This was my first race, but definitely not my last – next up, Festival of Races on oct. 3.

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Sweet Cicely offers up an odorous myrrh scentIn Greek mythology, Myrrha was the

mother of Adonis. To get her out of harm’s way, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, turned Myrrh into a tree.

That very same myrrh tree (Commiphora myrrha) gives off a wonderfully fragrant reddish-brown sap. Myrrh trees are native to Yemen, Somalia, and the eastern parts of Ethiopia.

But myrrh lends her name to the scientific name, “Myrrhis odorata” for the herb Sweet Cicely, for the plant when handled gives off a deep warm myrrh scent. Sweet-ness extends form the nose to the tongue because sweet cicely tastes as if it has been dunked in sugar.

Its bright green, fern-like leaves and huge umbel-like clusters of white flowers make sweet cicely at home in the flowerbeds as well as the shady herb garden. It will grow up to three feet tall with a spread of up to three feet. It is one of the first herbs to leaf out in early spring and stays green until late fall. Bees and hummingbirds alike love this herb because it is one of the first nectar plants to appear, blooming in May and June.

Use the large seed heads in dried flower arrangements.In Medieval times, servants crushed the inch long seeds, releasing an oil that they

rubbed with cloths on to oak furniture to give it not only a deep gloss but also a heady myrrh fragrance. You can candy Sweet Cicely roots to serve as sweets or grate the roots raw into salads along with olive oil and vinegar.

Use the anise-scented leaves and stalks in desserts. Chop fresh leaves to add to salads, and add a cupful of chopped leaves to rhubarb or fruit pies and cobblers.

The leaves go nicely in summer fruit drinks. The lightly anise flavored dried leaves will lighten herbal tea blends.

With it’s lightly anise flavor it goes well with baked fish and in herb vinegars.You can even boil the roots and eat them as you would potatoes or carrots.It’s the sweetness of the leaves that are most interesting. Try using the sweet leaves

and stalks, whether fresh or dried, for up to half the sugar in fruit desserts.For best results, sow Sweet Cicely in the fall. Move the seedlings to a permanent

location the following spring.once started it is quite a carefree perennial that is hardy to USDA zone 3. once

germinated, it’s easy to grow. However, it can be difficult to germinate the seed because the seeds need to freeze and then thaw before germinating.

In addition, the seed needs to be fresh for best germination. It is much easier to start with plants. once established Sweet Cicely will often self sow.

Plant your Sweet Cicely in a rich soil with lots of organic mater such as compost.It does well in a shaded location. In fact you can make sweet Cicely a part of an

herb garden for the shade along with Angelica, Chervil, and Sweet Woodruff. Sweet cicely is hardy to USDA Zone 3.Sweet cicely has gone by lots of common names from British Myrrh to Holy Grass,

so be sure to buy seeds or plants only by the scientific name Myrrhis odorata.Plants self-sow readily. Move any found seedlings to a permanent location in the

spring. You won’t have a myrrh tree but plant Sweet cicely and your garden will have one of the earliest herbs to break ground, a good source of light anise flavored leaves and a natural sweetener for fruit pies and salads. Moreover, unlike the original Myr-rha, you won’t have to disguise yourself as a tree to escape the wrath of the gods.

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Eagle Newspapers, parent company of Prime, recently moved its office to the Eastwood Exchange building at 2501 James St. in Syracuse, kitty-corner from the Palace Theater. Now “nestled” in the heart of Eastwood, it is business as usual, except with a more visible presence in the community it serves.

The location was chosen with the

newspapers’ readers in mind, according to company President David Tyler.

“We looked at a number of buildings in and around Syracuse, but when I saw this location, it just felt right,” said Tyler. “one of my priorities was choosing a location that put us in a community business district. This really is a bustling place … one that we’re happy to call home.”

The Eastwood Exchange building was built in 1926 by Jim Heffernan, who also built the Chimes Building in downtown Syracuse.

“obviously the suites and offices have been changed significantly in the past 85 years, but when you look at the building from the outside, or when you go into the basement, you can really feel the history of the place,” Tyler said.

In recent years, a number of buildings along James Street have been revitalized, including PoMCo, the Palace Theater, Mars Jeweler’s, the new Walgreen’s store, and the Skinner Properties strip mall.

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According to the PCF, “When to stop screening is also contro-versial. Some groups propose 75 as a reasonable cut-off age. other groups suggest this is an individual decision based on life expectancy and overall current health.” You can find a useful resource for making these decisions at cdc.gov.

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There is no way to know for sure if you will get prostate cancer. Men have a greater chance of get-ting prostate cancer if they are 50 years old or older, are African-American, or have a father, brother, or son who has had prostate cancer. What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

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Although the location is new to Eagle, the telephone and fax numbers and email addresses at Eagle remain the same. The new mailing address is 2501 James St., Syracuse, NY 13206. keller Williams Real Estate oc-cupied most of the building until the agency moved to Lyndon Corners at the beginning of September.

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safety, health and leisure, sports, obituaries, milestones such as weddings, anniversaries and births and honors for military service and academics.

Eagle Newspapers had been located at 5910 Firestone Drive, Syracuse, since 1996.

“Eagle is all about community – the sense of being a part of a neighborhood that is thriving and bustling with commerce and the day-to-day tasks we all face,” said Jen-nifer Wing, managing editor. “With our of-fices now located on a street with sidewalks and streetlights, small stores and eateries, we are now finally where we belong – we’re home.”

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Get a flu shot every fall By Karyn L. Johnson, MSEd, CHES

Getting a flu shot every year is the best way to prevent yourself and others from get-

ting the flu. In a typical year, over 200,000 people visit the hospital due to flu complications. Sometimes the flu may be mistaken for a severe cold. Flu can have much more serious effects for the young, the elderly, and others with health conditions.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends that everyone over 6 months of age get a flu shot each year. This recommendation was made because flu vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent the flu in all age groups. Also, many people who have flu related complications do not have any of the risk factors or may have a medical condition that has not been diagnosed. This year, protection from both seasonal and H1N1 flu will be included in the flu vaccine, doing away with the need for two separate vaccines.

The CDC continues to reinforce that an annual flu shot is particularly important for persons at high risk for or for those who have contact with people at high risk. Those include the following:

All children 6 months to 4 years (up to 59 months)Children 6 months to 18 years who are on long-term aspirin treatmentPeople 50 years of age and olderResidents of long-term care facilitiesPeople with certain medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and lung disease,

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Kenneth Williams tunes the piano for a talent showcase at the New York State Fair Thursday Sept. 2. Williams has been the fair’s go-to piano technician since 1989.

Fine tunedLifetime piano tuner hones his craft

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kenneth Williams patiently tuned a six-foot Baldwin grand piano one Thursday morning at the New York State Fair. Fielding questions from the editor of the Eagle Observer proved no distraction to Williams. Nor did the bus-tling sounds of a fair setting up for the day.

“A lot of the sighted tuners can’t stand these trucks and the people,” said Williams, who has been without sight since he was 2 years old.

Now a resident of Camelot Circle in Syra-cuse, Williams has lived in the area for 56 years. For 47 of those years he’s been the piano tuner at onondaga Community College. Williams vied for the piano tuner spot at the fair for 20 years before landing the gig in 1989.

“I’d keep going to the front and I’d say to management, ‘That’s one job that I’d like to have,’” he said. Williams paid close attention to the work of the tuner before him and knew he could top it.

“The pianos didn’t stay in tune worth a toot!” he said.

When the piano tuner eventually left for an-other job in Batavia, Williams was the natural choice to replace him.

During Williams’ years at the fair he’s tuned pianos for some big names, including Alicia keys, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Ronnie

Milsap. Not once has he been nervous. “Some people are very nervous tuning for

the big guys, but since I only have one tuning, why be nervous?”

Williams delivers his finest product every time. See Tuner on page 13

50 years of age and older Getting a flu shot helps to protect your

health as well as your family, friends, and others you are in close contact with. Call your health care provider to schedule a seasonal flu shot. The onondaga County Health Department, in cooperation with University of Rochester, will be offering 14 public flu and pneumonia shot clinics this fall at many locations throughout

the county and city of Syracuse. FluMist, a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose, will be available for healthy people ages 2 – 49. Watch the local news for more information on clinic dates and locations coming soon!

Karyn L. Johnson is a public health edu-cator with the Onondaga County Health Department.

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Antoinette Ditoro turns 102

on Aug. 24, 2010, Notting-ham resident Antoinette Ditoro celebrated her 102nd birthday with friends, family and staff members from the Nottingham. Antoinette was born in Pittston, PA, though her roots are of Ital-ian descent. Her parents were Italian immigrants who wanted to raised their five children in America; Antoinette, Victor, Peter, Minnie and Fred.

As a child, Antoinette remem-bers Sunday’s with her family, where spaghetti and meatballs was served promptly at 1 p.m., followed by delicious Italian cookies and cakes. Antoinette and her family loved to spend time in the kitchen visiting with neighbors, embroider-ing and crocheting bedspreads, tablecloths and other items for the home.

When she was 19, she met her husband Al-bert in the church choir. Albert asked his aunt to talk to Antoinette’s parents to see if she might be interested in dating. They were married in 1928, in the Italian Presbyterian church across the street from their home.

Antoinette was a homemaker and her hus-

band was a carpenter. They lived in Pittston, PA while their daughters were in college. Later they moved to Forty Fort, PA where they lived for 50 years. In 2000, they moved to The Not-tingham in Jamesville, NY, to be closer to their daughter Betty Crane of Minoa, NY. Antoinette says, “prior to moving to Syracuse, we were shown many senior complexes throughout the area. When we drove up to The Nottingham in September of 2000, I will always remember Al saying, “You have saved the best for last.” Antoinette’s other daughter, Jean Erickson, lives

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Pictured from left kneeling is Shannon and Kaela MacDougall of Warwick, NY, and seated from left is Bryan MacDougall of Warwick, Betty Crane of Minoa, 102-year-old Nottingham resident Antoinette Ditoro of Jamesville, Jean Erick-son of Lincoln Shire, IL, and standing from left is Keith and Kathy MacDougall of Warwick, Jim Crane of Minoa, and Dr. Jim Erickson of Lincoln Shire.

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Beaver Lake to visit MontezumaOn Friday Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. a Beaver Lake

naturalist will lead participants to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge for the perfect fall out-ing. Montezuma is an important resting area for many types of waterfowl that can be observed during the fall.

The crisp autumn air will be filled with the honking of thousands of geese. Bald eagles, herons and other wildlife are exciting possibili-ties that may be seen along the drive or on a short hike on the Esker Brook Trail. The price for this day-long van trip is $25 and advance regis-tration is required. Beaver Lake Nature Centeris located at 8477 East Mud Lake Road, three miles west of Baldwinsville. For more information, call 638-2519 or visitOnondagaCountyParks.com.

Prime events Supporting our troopsSt. Camillus Veteran’s Club collects items, sends letters

John Martin presents the American Flag to St. Camillus Resident and member of the St. Camillus Veteran’s Club, Luke LaPorta, who served in the Navy.

The St. Camillus Veteran’s Club learned of a young man named John Martin, currently serving in the army and recently stationed in Afghanistan. The club wanted to express their deep appreciation to him and his fellow soldiers so they spent weeks collecting personal care items and individual letters of praise and encouragement. The soldiers were touched by their generosity and wished to express their gratitude by giving their club a special gift.

Upon John’s return home, one of the first things he did was make a special stop at St. Camillus to thank the Vets for their generous donations. John’s group took a number of aerial and ground photo-graphs during their missions overseas and displayed

them in a slide show presentation. Members of the Veteran’s Club could visibly see the American Flag prominently placed in the window of the Medivac helicopter that was used in over 37 rescue and assist operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. After the slide show presentation, John presented the flag to the St. Camillus Vets, as a symbol of honoring their fellow soldiers who demonstrate bravery and patriotism in combat today and in the past.

John Martin is the son of Lidge kelly, LPN Clinical Instructor at St. Camillus. John is extremely proud to be a soldier, and is following in the foot-steps of his father and grandfathers and currently serving with his cousins.

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Like many people in our community, I am painfully aware that business owners are struggling to survive because of Albany’s anti-business mentality. I am a father of eight children and I would like nothing more than for them to be able to make a living here in Central New York. Unless the State reduces taxes, eliminates needless regulations and enacts tax credits for businesses, I fear this may not be possible. This is why I am a candidate for 120th Assembly District – to promote business and to bring jobs back to our community. Sincerely, Rick Guy

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Prime advertiser newsThe value of socialization: An active social life promotes variety of health benefits

No matter the age, socialization is what makes a person feel a part of society. People need hu-man contact just like they need sunshine. This becomes especially important as we age. Research shows that having a healthy social life is just as important to survival as regular exercise and can add years to life.

Just as loneliness can hurt a person’s life, socializing can save it. Social activities like bingo, at-tending church, art classes, gardening, and going to movies are all known to have physical health benefits and help maintain friendships. As we age, friends and family truly can be lifesavers. Recent studies suggest that elderly people who enjoy dining with friends and take part in social activities live an average of two and a half years longer than those who spend most of their time alone.

Seniors get even more out of socializing than just a few extra years of life. Friendships and ac-tivities reduce stress, help people feel worthy and needed, and stimulate the mind. Staying active is also likely to build and strengthen bones, joints and muscles. Non-socialization can affect the mind and body negatively, and this stress can lead to depression. It is important to remain active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Even a trip to the beauty salon can provide an instant and positive effect on a senior’s mood.

At Parkrose Estates Senior Living, we offer a variety of social activities to promote health, friendships, and stimulate the mind. We encourage all residents to participate in our engaging activities and utilize the one-of-a-kind amenities provided. Parkrose offers community dining, meeting rooms for clubs and activities, a library, movie theater, and an ongoing variety of activi-ties to participate in. There is always an interesting activity going on, including Friday afternoon Happy Hour, spelling bees, art classes, BrainFitness classes, cultural events, on-site concerts, and afternoon tea parties.

With a variety of social activities offered, residents say that their social life is more fulfilling than ever. There is always something to do and someone to share stories and laugh with. With our shuttle service, residents have the freedom to explore activities outside the community like going to art museums, participating in local events and attending the cultural events. Maintaining an active schedule is sure to provide a fulfilling and healthy lifestyle for seniors.

So go out, socialize and get active! The social activities at Parkrose Estates will enrich lives, cre-ate friendships, rejuvenate the mind and add years to life, not to mention, add LIFE to your years! For more information about Parkrose and the social activities offered, visit ParkroseSeniorLiving.com or call 254-2178 to schedule a tour. Parkrose is conveniently located at 7251 Janus Road in Liverpool.

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Syracuse Home Foundation hosts ninth annual event at Syracuse Stage

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For nearly 160 years, Syracuse Home has provided exceptional healthcare. A not-for-profit organization, Syracuse Home provides uniquely designed programs and services to meet individual needs. A continuum of care in a scenic setting, Syracuse Home includes McHarrie Towne, independent living; McHarrie Pointe, assisted living; Sage Court, secure memory care program; and of course Syracuse Home, well noted for exemplary short-term rehabilitation and compassionate long-term care. Within the continuum of care there is both tradition and innovation in every program. Supporting this wonderful healthcare center is Syra-cuse Home Foundation. “This is our ninth year” said Audrey Gibbs, director of philanthropy, “and our attendance continues to grow every year”.

This year’s event features “A Christmas Story.” Based on the hilarious story written by Jean Shepherd, this stage adaptation is both touching

and witty as we journey back to a time when we all had less…and it felt like more. Patron tickets are $50 per person and in-clude patron reception and performance; contributor tickets are $30 per person and include 2 p.m. perfor-mance only.

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What is the status of the estate tax?By David J. Zumpano,

Estate Planning Law Center

In 2001, President Bush signed major tax legislation that was implemented over a ten-year period ending January 2011. Under the law, the estate tax exemption limit was increased, from $1 Million to $3.5 Million, for the period between 2001 and 2009, and was eliminated in 2010. The law, however, also provides that on January 1, 2011 the estate tax law reverts back to what it was in 2001. We are coming upon January 1, 2011. Will it revert to the 2001 levels?

one thing we know for certain is what the current law states. on January 1, 2011, the estate tax reverts back to the levels it was in 2001, providing for the individual exemption amount to fall to $1 million dollars. Estates in excess of that amount will be subject to a confiscatory 55 percent estate tax. Interestingly, neither Democrats nor Republicans want the law to revert, but what will they do about it? There have been many bills in Congress over the last ten years, to make permanent the law as it provided in 2009 and not revert back to the 2001 level in 2011. Most of the bills offered provide for an estate tax exemption somewhere between $3.5 million and $5 million at a maximum 35 to 45 percent tax rate after 2010.

The current political scene, however, assures no action will be taken on this matter until after the 2010 elections in

November. For those of us who live in New York, we also have to be aware of the New York estate tax which applies to individuals with estates of $1 million. Interestingly, while it provides for the $1 million exemption, if an individual dies with more than $1 million, they are subject to an estate tax from the first dollar, rather than just amount over $1 mil-lion.

Careful planning is essential to ensure you do not subject yourself to a New York estate tax unnecessarily. It is also important to know the estate tax exemption is permitted to each individual. Married couples can double the exemp-tion. Unfortunately, most married couples lose the exemp-tion because of improper beneficiary-designations on the titling of their assets, to their spouse or owing them jointly. These types of accounts will act to eliminate the double exemption.

So, what will happen with the estate tax? Not certain, but this I know. It will be in a state of flux for the rest of the year and perhaps into 2011 or beyond. It’s essential that your planning considers these laws now, and as they change, to ensure your family is not adversely impacted.

David J. Zumpano was born and raised in Central New York. He started the Law Offices of David J. Zumpano, remaining “of counsel” to his former firm. Since, his firm has grown 20-fold and is now known as the Estate Planning Law Center. The Estate Planning Law Center serves as a “model law firm” for hundreds of law firms across the country. In addition to his law firm, Zumpano owns and operates Medicaid Practice Systems, LLC, which has educated attorneys all over the United States on how to provide successful medicaid planning strategies to clients.

Active older adults ‘just wanna have fun’Try Zumba Gold, hula hooping

Zumba Gold and / or Hula Hooping are just what you need to get some exercise and have some fun and Go Figure Gym in Camillus is the place to find both.

Zumba Gold is a fitness program that has been specifically designed to take exciting Latin and In-ternational Dance Rhythms and introduce them to the Active older Adult and the beginner participant. This electrifying dance -fitness program is so easy to follow that people of any age can do it! Latin inspired dance moves from the Merengue, Salsa and the Tango are included to provide participants with a safe and effective total body workout.

Zumba Gold creates a party like atmosphere, its exhilarating, easy and effective and a great workout for the mind, body and soul.

Hula Hooping can be done anywhere. Remember when you were a child and you spent hours hooping in the driveway? Well now you can again. The Hoops sold by Go Figure Gym are larger then the kids hoops of yesterday and they are also weighted. The weight helps the Hooper keep the hoop going, and the larger size allows you to move a little slower to keep it up. Hula Hoops can be purchased in any size and weight for $25 and we will be happy to teach you how to use them again if it doesn’t come right back to you.

To find out more about Zumba Gold or Hula Hooping contact Go Figure Gym in Camillus at 487-3380 or visit gofiguregym.net.

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Audibel Hearing Aids: Hear the world againAudibel Hearing Aids gives the hard of hearing of

Central New York a chance to hear the world again.The owner, Guenther Schmid, has been in the hear-

ing aid business in Central New York for 25 years and has three offices located in North Syracuse, oneida, and Pulaski.

The main office in North Syracuse accepts walk-ins as well as appointments in order to accommodate more people, said Joshua Miller, co-owner of Audibel Hearing Aids. The company currently treats over 8,500 patients in Central New York, he said.

“Most people wait five to ten years before they come in to see us,” said Miller. “The sooner you come see us, the better for your hearing.”

Audibel is celebrating 50 years of Anthem Hearing Aids, designed to perform in the most challenging listen-ing situations and every lifestyle.

Anthem Intelliflex Technology hearing aids solves the most common complaint from hearing instrument wearers: the annoying whistling referred to as feedback. Anthem’s Whistlefree Feedback Cancellation is proven to be the best feedback management system in the industry. It virtually eliminates buzzing and whistling.

Do you have trouble in noisier surroundings hearing the voices around you? Anthem’s Superior Speech Locator filters out unwanted background noise to significantly improve your understanding of speech anywhere.

Additionally, with Anthem’s ClassiFi EA (environmen-tal adapatation), which recognizes and adapts smoothly to optimize different sound environments such as wind, speech, speech in noise, machine noise and other difficult

hearing situations, this breakthrough technology will al-low you to hear better than ever before.

Anthem also provides an industry first: breakthrough technology that allows you to use your cell or touch-tone phone to adjust your Anthem without using additional hardware.

Another innovative feature Audibel offers is their free video autoscopic test.

As they examine your ears, you can see, on the flat screen television, what your audiologist is seeing simulta-neously. It is a great diagnostic tool, and helps the doctor and patient communicate more easily.

Audibel can also create custom ear molds for musi-cians, hunters and i-pod listeners to protect their hear-ing.

The program that Audibel Hearing Aids is most proud of is the Audibel Hearing Foundation. This foundation sends hearing aids to children with hearing loss in places where this technology would not be available, said Miller.

The program has sent over 700,000 hearing aids to children and is always looking for more donations.

People can either donate money or their old hearing aids to the program said Miller. Guenther Schmid has been on two missions that have delivered these hearing aids to children, according to Miller.

Audibel Hearing Aids is located at 903 N. Main St. in North Syracuse. They are open from Monday to Friday and have appointments from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you would like to make an appointment or want more information, call 452-1600.

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“I feel Mrs. Jones is just as entitled to as good a tuning I can do as Tony Bennett,” he said. “Hey, if you charge her good money, she deserves the best you can do.”

As the tuner, Williams has been able to meet his share of talented musicians. “Anybody I want to meet,” he said. He was especially struck by Barry Manilow’s demeanor backstage.

“I was surprised to see how shy Barry Ma-nilow was,” he said. “If he had a mic in his hand, he could talk and sing … but when we were in the mess hall, he was shy as could be.”

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Madison County Office for the Aging inc. News

From the Desk of the Executive Director

Theresa Davis, OFA executive director

In brief

Did you know that last year the office for the Aging provided 180,725 home delivered and congregate meals to rural, isolated senior citizens and frail elderly throughout Madison County? Did you know the office for the Aging helps hundreds of senior citizens with transportation to their doctor appointments? In fact, over 1,393 trips covering 54,922 miles last year alone. The Nutrition Program and the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program are just two of the 30 programs and services offered by the office for the Aging. Programs that are designed to help senior citizens and isolated, frail elderly remain a productive part of their community for as long as possible.

Now, if this were a perfect world, money would not be an issue. Not to us, and not to the thousands of frail elderly that we help on a daily basis. If this were a perfect world, we wouldn’t need to continu-ally stress to you the importance of your support. But this isn’t a

perfect world, and we need your help. The gift you give today is tax-deductible and will be used, as always to further our mission to assist and provide services that promote the independence and dignity of older individu-als and their families. Please send your tax-deductible contribution of any amount to:

Office for the Aging, Inc., 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota, NY 13032

PS: Working together, we can make a difference in the lives of those retired by choice or chance and the frail, isolated elderly who live their lives with dignity each and every day.

Help us in our mission to help others

Get ready for Medicare enrollment periods, including changesThere are important changes to enrollment

periods for the 2011 plan year and future plan years, according to Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan enrollment guidance released by the Centers for Medicare & Medic-aid Services (CMS) at the end of August.

one significant change is the elimination in 2011 of the open Enrollment Period (oEP), which in previous years began on January 1. Beginning in 2011, there will be a new Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) from January 1 to February 14 of each year.

During the MADP, people may disenroll from a Medicare private health plan, also known as a Medicare Advantage plan, to original Medi-care. However, individuals are not permitted to switch to another private health plan or from original Medicare to a private health plan. People who disenroll from private health plans during the MADP will also be able to enroll in a stand-alone prescription drug plan.

For the 2011 plan year, the Annual Election Period for Medicare private health plans and the Annual Coordinated Election Period for

Part D prescription drug plans, sometimes referred to as the Fall open Enrollment Period, will run from November 15, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010. While this is the same timeframe as in previous years, beginning next year the fall election periods will take place earlier, from oct. 15, 2011 to Dec. 7, 2011.

For more information call Madison County office for the Aging, Health Insurance Information Counseling Program (HIICAP) 697-5700 or visit us online: ofamadco.org, email: HIICAP@ofamadco.org.

New National Restaurant Menu Labeling Legislation: Part of the HR 3590 Patient Protection & Affordable Health Care Act

medicare reminderIf you reach the coverage gap

(doughnut hole) in 2010, you will receive a $250 rebate check in the mail from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Consumers who are enrolled in Extra Help will not receive a rebate check.

On Aug. 30, HHS announced that more than one million peo-ple with Medicare had received the $250 rebate.

Learn more about the $250 re-bate at MedicareInteractive.org.

Raffle setMadison County Office for the

Aging, Inc Is holding a raffle to support programs and services

What is being raffled?Your choice of:(First ticket drawn gets the

first choice, second ticket drawn gets second choice, etc until all five are gone)

$25 Gift Certificate to Nichols & Beal Restaurant in Hamilton

$25 Gift certificate to Rusch’s Bar & Grill in Hamilton

$25 Gift Certificate to Fisher Bay Restaurant in Bridgeport

$25 Gift Certificate to Sey-mour’s Diner & Grill in Westmo-reland

$25 Gift Certificate to Gary’s Restaurant in Sylvan Beach

Cost of Tickets: $1 each or 5 for $6

Drawing will be December 31, 2010

If you are interested please stop by the OFA, Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or contact the OFA at 697-5700 and we will make arrangements to get your tickets to you.

Free shredding offeredThe Madison County Office for

the Aging offers FREE shredding of personal/confidential docu-ments to seniors in Madison County.

Call 697-5700 to make an ap-pointment to have your person-al papers safely disposed of.

Madison County OFAaccepts donations in many ways

Almost everyone appreciates the importance of estate plan-ning to assure comfort, support and financial security of our loved ones. Your personal situation may also allow you to remember charities such as the Madison County office for the Aging, Inc. The inclusion of a bequest in your will is a significant way to assist the office for the Aging. Such a gift can help to assure the continued quality of services provided to Madison County senior citizens. Through your bequests, you will have the personal satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to the future of the office for the Aging and the quality of life for the older people it serves. other ways to donate include:Cash/Check, etc.

The Madison County office for the Aging, Inc sends out four direct mail campaigns each year, encouraging support of the agency. In addition, you can give to the office for the Aging at any time by contacting us at 697-5700.Memorials and Tributes

Leaving a gift in remembrance of your loved one can provide a lasting memory of what they meant to you and the people in their life. Contributions may be made by contacting the Madison County office for the Aging, Inc at 315-697-5700 or by mailing your gift to: Madison County office for the Ag-ing, Inc, 138 Dominic Bruno Blvd., Canastota, NY 13032.Employer Matching Gift Programs

Does your company have a matching gifts program? Many local businesses including National Grid, United Technolo-

By Dina Lawson, RD, CDN.

The new health law signed by President obama on March 22, 2010, is part of the nation’s health care plan to help consumers make better informed, healthful choic-es when eating away from home. Here are some key points:

Restaurants with 20 or more locations must post the amount of calories on the menu or menu board next to the food item. This also includes drive-thru restau-rants and vending machines. About 200,000 fast food and other chain restaurants will be affected.

The Food & Drug Administra-tion (FDA) is responsible for cre-ating a new national standard for menu labeling in restaurants.

Additional nutrients such as fat, carbohydrates, protein, so-dium and fiber must be available in writing upon request by the consumer.

Did you know the calorie

content of the same foods can differ between restaurants? For example, coffee drinks can range from 20 calories to 800 calories and a hamburger can range from 250 calories to over 1,000 calories. With the new menu labeling act, consumers are made aware of the calorie content of foods before they place their order. The basic idea is that consumers will make healthier food choices when they go out to eat.

As a consumer, you will now have the option to compare calories between food items in a restaurant and between the same foods in different restaurants.

Health advocate, Margo Wootan, Director of Nutrition Policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest says this new law is ‘one step in the fight against obesity.’

Sources: The American Di-etetic Association, eatright.org, chicagotribune.com.See Donations on page 15

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Office for the Aging recognized employ-ees for years of service. Front from left: Jeannie Buell, Ruth Johnson, Lisa DeHimer and Theresa Davis. Back row: Bob White,

Julie Harney and Sandy Peck; Jim Parmeter and Theresa Da-vis; Veronica Capparelli cel-ebrated her r e t i r e m e n t from OFA; For-tunado Mali-lay brought in some very long beans.

Madison County OFA News

Reminder We know many of you like to just drop by our

office when you have a question or concern. However, we would appreciate it if you would call the Office for the Aging at 697-5700 to set up an appointment. This allows us to better prepare for your visit by getting the necessary paperwork ready. Thank you for your consideration

In memoriamThe office for the Aging gratefully

acknowledges contributions to honor the memory of beloved relatives and

friends. Thank you.

In Memory of Edward Hurd

Given by:Edward & Thelma Dodge

Bob & Letitia HessMarion Zupko & Family

David & Lisa MillerJohn & Wilma Zupko

George ZupkoRaey Webster & Candace Ahrenholz

In Memory of Matilda Greenwood

Given by:oneida Lake Beach Property owners

AssociationCarole Lang

In Memory of:Iola Boohhout

Given by:Betty McEvers

In Memory of:Ann Lorenz

Given by:Hannah McClennen

Yoichi & Michiko Aizawa

October SNACK Menu

Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition (SNACK) SitesBrookfield – Open Tuesday and Thursday1st & 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm & Beaver Creek Rd

Canastota – Open Monday through FridayStoneleigh Apts, 400 Lamb Ave

Chittenango – Open Monday, Tuesday, Thurs-day and FridayAmerican Legion, 70 Legion Drive Earlville – Open Monday, Wednesday and FridayAmerican Legion -113 N Main St Georgetown – Open FridayGeorgetown Town Hall, 995 Route 26 Hamilton – Open Monday through FridayMadison Lane Apts, Bldg 5 Morrisville – Open Monday, Wednesday and FridaySt. Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr

Oneida – Open Monday through FridayTowers II Community Room, 226 Farrier Ave

Monthly health education topics are provided by a Registered Dietitian. For more information and to sign up to enjoy a hot noontime meal at a SNACK site call Madison County Office for the Aging at 697-5700 or visit our website at ofamadco.org.

Need Help With HEAP?An office for the Aging outreach

Worker will be at the following locations to assist seniors with completing their HEAP applications. Please bring a copy of your social security card. If your household income has changed by more than $500 you will need to bring copies of proof of income. For more information call oFA 697-5700. Monday Oct. 4, 10 - 11 amoneida Towers I and II, 226 Farrier Ave, oneida Monday Oct. 4, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmMadison Lane Apts, Bldg 5, HamiltonThursday Oct. 7, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm1st and 7th Day Baptist Church, Elm and Beaver Creek Rd, BrookfieldWednesday Oct. 13, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmEarlville Senior Center - American Legion, 113 Main StWednesday Oct. 20, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmSt Joan of Arc Church, Brookside Dr, Mor-risvilleFriday Oct. 22, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmGeorgetown Town Hall, 995 Route 26Monday Oct. 25, 11:30 am – 12:30 pmTown of Sullivan Parks and Rec,701 Legion Dr, ChittenangoWednesday Oct. 27, 11:30 am – 12:30 amStoneleigh Apts – 400 Lamb Ave, Canas-tota

gies/Carrier, Verizon, NYSEG and Lockheed Martin have programs which match em-ployee contributions dollar-for-dollar. Learn more about your company’s program by checking with your personnel or HR office.Workplace Donation Programs

The Madison County office for the Ag-ing, Inc can be designated through SEFA campaigns. Be sure to designate your funds for the Madison County office for the Ag-ing, Inc.Gifts of Stock

Many friends choose to make a contribu-tion to the Madison County office for the Aging, Inc through a gift of stock that has ap-preciated substantially over the years. Details on how to make such a gift, which often has a lower cost to the donor, can be obtained by contacting the Madison County office for the Aging, Inc at 697-5700.

Fri, oct 1 – Chili con carne, corn niblets, Brussel sprouts, pudding

Mon, oct 4 – Vegetable lasagna, peas & carrots, tossed salad, brownieTues, oct 5 – Sweet & sour pork, brown rice, stir-fried vegetables, fruited gelatinWed, oct 6 – Turkey divan, mashed po-tato, Harvard beets, citrus fruit cup Thurs, oct 7 –Irish stew w/carrots & po-tatoes, biscuit, corn, pudding Fri, oct 8 – Veggie quiche, hash browns, spinach, mandarin oranges

Mon, oct 11 – Holiday – oFA & SNACk Closed Tues, oct 12 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, fruit cocktailWed, oct 13 – Roast beef & gravy, mashed potatoes, California vegetables, sliced pearsThurs, oct 14 – Norwegian baked fish, orange glazed carrots, boiled potatoes, apple pieFri, oct 15 – Roast turkey & gravy, cranberry sauce, red potatoes, mixed

vegetables, cookie Mon, oct 18 – BBQ pork on bun, maca-roni salad, broccoli, tropical fruit mix Tues, oct 19 – Spaghetti & meat sauce, Italian green beans, tossed salad, pud-dingWed, oct 20 – Chicken ala orange, boiled potatoes, herbed spinach bake, apple-sauce Thurs, oct 21 – Rosemary pork loin, sweet potato, beets, peach crispFri, oct 22 – Curried chicken & broc-coli, rice pilaf, peas & carrots, mandarin oranges

Mon, oct 25 – Meatloaf w/ketchup, scal-loped potato, summer squash, ambrosia Tues, oct 26 – Tuna noodle casserole, fiesta vegetables, tossed salad, cookie Wed, oct 27 – Beef burgundy, egg noodles, herbed spinach bake, jellied pear saladThurs, oct 28 –Chicken spiedie hoagie, on-ion & peppers, mixed vegetables, fresh fruitFri, oct 29 – Turkey ala king, mashed potato, broccoli, pudding

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GOOD NEWS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES

More doctors you can count on from the health plan you trust.

CDPHP® welcomesSt. Elizabeth Medical Center and

St. Elizabeth Medical Groupto our extensive network

CDPHP members benefit from low copays for visits to our highly regarded in-network doctors. Our continuously growing network includes:

1-888-519-4455 (TTY/TDD 1-877-261-1164)Through Nov. 14, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Starting Nov. 15, Mon.-Sun., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CDPHP® refers to both the Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc., a Medicare Advantage HMO plan, and CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc., a Medicare Advantage PPO plan. CDPHP is a health plan with a Medicare contract. To join, you must have Medicare Parts A and B and live in our service area.

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A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital

Bassett Healthcare (all offices)

Community Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Family Healthcare Center of Community Memorial Hospital

Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital – St. Luke’s Campus

Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital – Faxton Campus

Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (all offices)

Little Falls Hospital

Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital

Oneida Healthcare

Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Slocum-Dickson Medical Group, PLLC

Top Coverage from a Top Plan.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently rated every HMO medical-only plan, HMO drug plan, and PPO drug plan offered by CDPHP Medicare Choices 4.5 out of a possible 5 stars.*

* Source: www.medicare.gov, December 2009.

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