An apology to our members …

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An article was published in the April 16 issue of the R-UTN Newsletter titled MAYO CLINIC on DRINKING WATER. After publication the newsletter editors became of aware that this article was not completely based on fact. We apologize to our membership for publishing an article without first fact checking the source.

While drinking water and keeping hydrated is very important to good health, there is no evidence that a glass of water before bed can prevent heart attacks and strokes. Nor is it true that any of the information contained in the article came from the Mayo Clinic. If you would like to read more about the erroneous claims made in this article visit Water Myths Debunked on the The University of Washington website, or I Read it Online: Heart attacks & water published in the St. Louis American on February 14, 2014.

Political Action in Suffolk County

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Support for union brothers and sisters
NYSUT received the following from Mike Gendron, Executive Vice President of CWA local 1108 in response to asking how NYSUT members can show support in the CWA fight against corporate greed and union busting by Verizon. This is his response:

Many have asked us what can be done to help us during our strike with Verizon. Stop by and say hello and let the Members know you support them. Drop off some water. Offer to walk the picket line so they can get some time with their families. Thank you so much for your out pouring of support. It means a lot to the Members of CWA 1108. Here are our main picket locations:

Verizon Garage 720 Larkfield Road  East Northport
Verizon Garage 1130 Lincoln Avenue Holbrook
Verizon Garage 285 Hubbard Avenue Riverhead
Verizon Operators office 120 Hicksville Road (picket line on Broadway) Massapequa
Verizon Wireless Store  Smith Haven Mall  Middle Country Road  Lake Grove
Verizon Wireless Store Gateway Plaza  Sunrise Hwy  Patchogue
Verizon Wireless Store  Jericho turnpike  East Northport

If this strike continues we will be providing updates as to other possible actions where we can lend support.  Thank you.

APRIL 30th IS NATIONAL TAKE BACK DAY!  

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got_drugs_banner“The National Prescription Drugs Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for the abuse of medications.”

Several collection sites have been established on Long Island for Saturday, April 30th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Continue Reading for site locations. Continue reading →

Upcoming Musical Events

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Don Sherman, East Northport Middle School Music Teacher and Northport Community Band Director, invites R-UTN members to two musical events.

The 26th Annual Northport Music Department Scholarship Benefit Faculty Recital will be presented this Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert W. Krueger Center for the Performing Arts at Northport High School.  As always, an intriguing and eclectic lineup, with great performances of music by Vivaldi, Verdi, Claude Bolling and many others, performed by prodigiously talented singers and instrumentalists including Hornucopia, the Long Island Tuba Quartet, grownups wielding recorders and ukuleles, and a finale by our own Northport Community Jazz Orchestra. Continue reading →

Do you have memories of Fred Meyers to share?

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On Sunday, April 3rd, Ed Nostrand took part in a memorial service for his good friend Fred Meyer. In his eulogy he spoke of personal experiences he had with Fred and they were very much appreciated by his family. Since then Ginny Ayvazian has volunteered to make the family a scrap book of people’s personal memories of Fred. If you have any stories to share, please send them to Bobbi Scott at  utn-r@optonline.net. We are looking for specific memories and stories that describe personal experience that you and he shared.

The R-UTN is also seeking donations to support a scholarship for a Northport High School graduating senior  in Fred’s name. If you would like to donate, please send your contribution to Dave Hosie, 19 Jay Court, Northport 11768. Make checks payable to R-UTN and put “Fred Meyer” on the memo line.