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By Ron Scaglia

While some people enjoy the challenges of main-taining a home, others find it laborious and dif-ficult. And for some seniors, it can be impossi-

ble. That’s where The Bristal comes in.The Bristal is a family of seven assisted living commu-

nities, with six located in Nassau County and a seventhlocation in East Northport. Its goal is to enhance the livesof its residents by providing exceptional services andcare, compassionate attention and a host of engaging so-cial activities.The Bristal provides its residents opportunities to take

part in many enjoyable activities including fitness pro-grams, educational speakers, computer instructional pro-grams, card and other games as well as motor coach tripsto beaches, movie theaters, museums and theatre produc-tions. Each facility has a bistro, a card and game roomand a billiard room and the North Hills and East North-port facilities have outdoor pools. Recently, there waseven a cruise around the Statue of Liberty.“Socialization is the most important part of assisted liv-

ing,” said Maryellen McKeon, senior vice-president of Op-erations for The Bristal. “You can maintain your independ-ence. You have your own apartment but the hospitalityservices enable you to enjoy living here. You can comedown and play cards, you can go to the theatre, and do any-thing you’d like to do but you have the support services, so

that if you need something, there is someone here to help.”However, residents do not have to rely solely on the facili-

ty to get around as they are allowed to bring their own carsand come and go as they please. Visitors are also welcome.“We get Long Island,” said Ellen Antonucci, vice-presi-

dent of Marketing for The Bristal. “We know Long Is-land. We understand the needs and desires of people liv-ing on Long Island.”In addition to the social and entertainment aspect, the

Bristal offers its residents exceptional assistance and care.

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While autumn can mean the end to many summeractivities, it does not have to mean an end to abright and vivid garden. Anyone who has seen

New England on a crisp fall afternoon can tell you, autumncan be the most colorful season of all. So, even though theplants that bloomed so brilliantly in the spring are nolonger flowering, by choosing plants that thrive in the cool-er fall climate, your backyard can remain lively and vivid.“Many gardens need to be refreshed or revitalized as

many plants that need lots of sun stop flowering and losetheir colors and have a tired look,” said Felix Cutrone, asales manager at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury.Cutrone says there are good choices for those who are

looking to decorate their homes and gardens and keepthem looking attractive and lively. One suggestion he hasfor doing this is to use mums.Hardy mums are a popular choice for fall gardening.

They can be found in a variety of autumn appropriate col-ors such as burgundy, orange, yellow and white and comein different sizes. Most importantly, they are perfect forfall gardening as these plants start to show their colors inSeptember and can last through one or two frosts, whichmeans, with the right weather conditions, they can remaina lively part of your garden until Thanksgiving or beyond.“I love working with them,” said Cutrone. “Many use

them as a disposable plant but they can come back yearafter year. What I do is entrench them in my back yardand move them into my front yard in the fall. They canalso be used very nicely in planters.’Mums, or chrysanthemums if you prefer the scientific

name, come in two varieties, hardy and florist. Hardymums can tolerate the chilly autumn conditions whichflorist mums cannot, so definitely choose the hardy vari-ety for fall planting.Pansies are another flower that flourish in cooler weath-

er. They bloom in the spring but do not tolerate the heat ofthe summer so they will stop flowering in really hot con-ditions. However, they will flower again when tempera-tures dip in the fall. Pansies come in bright, cheery colorssuch as yellow, blue and purple so they’ll keep your spir-its high during fall days when sunlight is decreasing. Andeven though they are considered annuals, under the rightcircumstances, it is possible for pansies planted in the au-tumn to survive a winter and be revitalized in the spring.Ornamental grasses can be another good choice for cap-

turing the essence of fall. While green now, as the temper-atures drop the ornamental grasses will turn color. Thisworks quite well for capturing the golden color of au-tumn, as the ornamental grass will have a hay or straw-like look, which is very in tune with the season.Autumn Joy sedums are another popular plant for the fall.

These plants are perfectly colored for the fall in a dark blushtype color. A very hardy plant with very thick, fleshy leaves,these are perennials so they’ll be back next year to providecolor when another summer has gone too quickly with notenough books having been read. In fact, this plant starts tobud in mid-summer, so you’ll be able to enjoy its color be-

fore the last precious day of summer has faded away.Asters also bloom in the fall. These plants have flowers

that look similar to daisies and come in blue, pink andwhite. They can be a bright addition to your fall gardenand provide much needed vitality.Holly is another good choice for fall planting, as it is green

throughout the year and therefore provides an everlastingsource of color. In addition, red berries produced by hollystart to emerge in autumn, which will add even more color.However, to produce berries there must be a male and a fe-male plant in somewhat close proximity so speak with a gar-den specialist before purchasing if producing berries is im-portant to you. And of course, holly goes perfectly with holi-day decorating you may plan on doing in December.The beginning of fall signals a time of change. For gar-

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Donald purchased Carl Fisher’s residencein Port Washington in 2005 in the spirit ofrestoring the home to its historical appear-ance. They wanted to keep the look andfeel of the 1920s design with the modernconveniences of today. When asked whythey wanted to restore the home, Dr.Klyce stated, “We loved the waterfront lo-cation and design of the home.” The homehad not been updated in over 50 years andwas in need of repair.Tom Schietinger of Improvements by

Design had recently completed renova-tions on a home nearby. His company had

worked on many homes on Long Islandand believes in creating period specificdetail design that is also energy efficient.“It is important to respect the history of ahome, but with products that are able tosustain it as well,” Schietinger said. Im-provements by Design was first hired torenovate the carriage house; everythingwas rebuilt on the interior as well as theexterior, however keeping the outward ap-pearance of the building roughly thesame. It now has 1,500 square feet of liv-ing space, including a beautiful one bed-room, full bath as well as a three-cargarage. The exterior is clad in beautifulArctic white HardieShingle siding andtrim. This is a low maintenance fiber-ce-ment shingle manufactured by JamesHardie Building Products, an alternativeto high maintenance cedar shingles. When

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By Ronald J. Scaglia

As autumn begins, homeowners are cautioned totake precautions to protect homes, families andloved ones from the dangers of house fires.

Vincent McManus, division supervisor of the NassauCounty Fire Marshal’s Office, offers some easy to fol-low but highly important recommendations to preventa disaster from occurring.

1. Have YourHeating System Serviced“Have your heating system serviced by a licensed

professional,” said McManus, as one recommenda-tion for ensuring a safe fall and winter season. Heat-ing systems should be cleaned and tuned up to makesure they are working safely. In addition to the safe-ty factor, a clean and efficiently working heatingsystem will help you avoid wasting money on ener-gy costs.

2. Check Smoke andCarbon Monoxide DetectorsTurning back your clocks should be a reminder to

also change the batteries in smoke detectors. “Changeyour clocks, change your batteries,” is a common ex-pression used as a reminder for this.It is strongly recommended that every home have at

least one smoke detector on each level. Give specialattention to placing smoke detectors in close proximi-ty to sleeping areas.It is also of great importance to have carbon monox-

ide detectors in your home. The same strong recom-mendation of at least one detector on each level ahouse, placed near a sleeping area also goes for car-bon monoxide detectors.“Windows are open less and doors are closed

more,” said McManus. “Because of this, carbonmonoxide levels tend to rise in the fall.”

3. Be Responsible WhenUsing Portable HeatersPortable heaters can be especially dangerous.

These heaters being placed too close to combustibleitems such as bedding create fire hazards. In addition,using long extension cords with these heaters can cre-ate a dangerous situation. McManus urges residentsto make sure there is at least three feet of clearancearound all portable heaters and to plug these heatersdirectly into outlets.“We’ve had fatalities in Nassau County because of

these heaters,” said McManus.If using a portable heater indoors, it must be electric

as using fuel burning heaters indoors is not only dan-gerous, it is illegal as well.

4. Bag, Don’t Burn LeavesBurning leaves is also illegal as stipulated by New

York State code as well as local municipalities. Howev-er that has not prevented some from doing so anyway.“It’s very dangerous,” said McManus of burning leaves.

5. Store Propane OutsideAnother illegal act is storing propane inside. For

those who are finished barbecuing for the season, besure to store propane tanks outside in a secure loca-tion. In addition to being illegal, it is extremely haz-ardous to store propane inside.

6. Practice Fireplace SafetyHomeowners with fireplaces should make sure that

the chimneys, flues and hearths are clean and in goodcondition and only burn wood in a fireplace. Therehave been reports of trash, paper and other items be-ing placed in fireplaces. This overheats the hearth andcreates a potential fire hazard. McManus says that aNassau County home burned down because of a firethat started when an individual tried to burn personalpapers in the fireplace, instead of using a shredder.

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ment or attached garage.• Generators should only be operated outside, away

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Gutter cleaning. Weather stripping.Caulking. Deck cleaning. No matterwhere you live, seasonal changes in

temperature and moisture levels require spe-cial maintenance tasks during the fallmonths. For most people, their home is thesingle largest investment they will evermake. Just as with your car or your health, aregular maintenance program is necessary.Unfortunately, your home doesn’t come withan owner’s manual, so how do you know itsmaintenance needs? Furthermore, with thebusy holiday season right around the corner,how do you find the time to handle them?Phil Sattler, owner of Mr. Handyman has

some helpful hints for busy homeowners.“Some homeowners have a ‘To Do list’ offall maintenance and repair items they justnever get to,” says Mr. Sattler. “Others sim-ply don’t know what to do and this can leadto costly repairs down the road.” Providingmore than a hundred services, from replac-ing rotted wood, caulking windows, stormdoors and deck cleaning, Mr. Handyman isbusy helping homeowners get ready for falland winter. Here are some key maintenanceareas that Mr. Sattler says every homeown-er should consider:• Replace rotted wood: siding, soffits

and facia are common exterior surfacesthat are exposed to the elements and areprone to damage.• Gutter and downspout cleaning:

falling leaves and needles can clog yourgutter system. Rain water isn’t divertedaway from you home, which can lead towet basements or foundation problems.• Weather sealing and caulking: with

energy costs on the rise, an inadequatelysealed home is expensive to heat.• Deck cleaning and sealing: unprotect-

ed flat surfaces such as a deck are prone torotting, staining and mold.• Storm doors: attractive storm doors

enhance your home’s charm, protect yourmain door and are energy-efficient.• Insulation: making sure your home is

properly insulated is a great way to savemoney on energy bills.In addition to your fall maintenance

tasks, Mr. Sattler says Mr. Handyman isalso busy helping homeowners prepare forthe holidays. “After Labor Day we startgetting a lot of calls from people who wantimprovements made on their home beforethe holidays. Our techs are busy repairingdamaged walls, replacing interior doors, in-stalling shelves, putting up trim, fixingtiles...you name it, we’re doing it. Peoplewant their homes looking nice and in tiptopshape for holiday entertaining.”Mr. Handyman focuses on home repair

and maintenance but gets very unusual tasksfrom time to time. “The most unusual re-quest we’ve ever received was from someonewhose cat had died and they wanted it buriedin the backyard. They didn’t have a shoveland were pretty emotionally attached to thepet so didn’t want to bury it themselves any-way. They were delighted that we could helpout.” Whatever your need, give Mr. Handy-man a call. Mr. Sattler says that his cus-tomers love the fact that the techs show upon time and can handle nearly everything ona homeowner’s to-do list. “People are busyand don’t have the time to call three or fourservice providers. Our techs are experiencedprofessionals who are insured, bonded andhave gone through a background check.They can tackle just about anything our cus-tomers need. The fact that most of our busi-ness is from repeat customers tells me we’redoing something right,” he said.So, don’t wait. Now is the time to get

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Another feature of The Bristal is thememory care program. It is a special pro-gram for those seniors who are facing de-mentia or Alzheimer’s disease, or othermemory-related impairments.Called Reflections, the program is a

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preserve the historicalintegrity of the homewhile taking advantageof modern materialsand systems. The mainhouse was originallyclad in beveled cedarclapboards, battered bythe many brutal seasonsalong Manhasset Bay.Improvements by De-sign recommended asan alternative to tradi-tional cedar clapboardsArtisan Lap siding.Since 1998, Improve-ments by Design hasbeen installing JamesHardie products onLong Island withproven performanceagainst the elements. Artisan lap is 5/8”thick beveled clapboard and is an excel-lent, sustainable alternative to cedar sid-ing while achieving the same appearance.Not only is it beautiful, Artisan Lap alsoresists shrinking, swelling and crackingas well as mold, mildew and termites. Tobring the home back to its original de-sign, a deck was added back to the homeon the second story to resemble the origi-nal. The carport was also expanded in or-

der to include hidden solar panels on theroof which help provide power to heatand cool the home with geothermal heatpumps, drawing water from an open loopwell system.The interior of the main home is under-

going a large renovation, maintaining theintegrity of the home’sdesign, but incorporat-ing modern technolo-gies. Some of thehome’s “green” featuresinclude foam insulatedwalls, radiant floorheating, geothermalheating and air condi-tioning. A geothermalwell on the property isused to regulate thetemperature of this8,000 sq ft home andcarriage house. Dr.Klyce stated that it wasimportant to them to in-clude energy efficienttechnologies greatly re-ducing the need for fos-sil-based fuels.When asked about the

general impression theneighbors had about all

the renovations at the residence, Dr.Klyce stated, “the neighbors and commu-nity seem genuinely excited about therenovation going on at the former CarlFisher residence, as it is bringing back thehistoric aspect to the community.” Evenbefore the renovations are completed,which should be sometime in the fall of2011, Drs. Klyce and McDonald are en-joying their new home. They enjoy sittingout on their new porch watching the sun-set and sailboat races out on the bay.

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Benjamin Moore’s color ‘French Press’ accents a wall in this office.

this is a steelier tone, but it, too, has atimeless quality to it. Amethyst Shadow1441 is another call out for 2012 that bor-ders the gray scale while bridging be-tween purple and blue.A slew of great grays are among the

Benjamin Moore color suggestions for2012. Make note of Stardust 2108-40,Nimbus Gray 2131-50, Sharkskin 2139-30, Storm Cloud Gray 2140-30 and Re-vere Pewter HC-172 as the year’s “hot-ties” in this color category.The perennial love affair with whites

and neutrals can be fashionably satedwith Benjamin Moore’s Ballet WhiteOC-9, White Dove OC-17, BattenbergAF-70, Refined AF-75 and Pashmina AF-100. These, according to Mathew, are re-liable “go tos” that never go out of style.Urbanistas, said Mathew, tend to kick

up the color usage a notch or two withspicier tones. For these intrepid ones whowelcome color into their décor BenjaminMoore is proposing Gypsy Love 2085-30or Persimmon 2088-40, robust, ruddyhues.Earthy tones are very much included in

the 2012 palette. Those envisioned to bestrongest in the coming year are Ben-jamin Moore’s French Press AF-170,Masada AF-220, Farm Fresh AF-360,Dunmore Cream HC-29, and Fresh Olive2149-30.Mathew reminded that the end goal in

providing an annual color forecast is to

help inspire and fuel the imagination ofindividuals as they take on home decorat-ing and painting projects. “This is meantto be a starting point in their color selec-tion process,” she said.Additionally, according to Mathew, the

company keenly offers support in helpingchoose color combinations. “We’ve

learned that one of the greatest challengesfor consumers is deciding on color combi-nations, and their confidence is lackingwhen it comes to these choices,” saidMathew.Aiding this quandary is the 2012 Color

Trends Card that can be found on displayand is available free of charge at Ben-

jamin Moore paint retailers. Or, onlinetools also are offered, such as the Person-al Color Viewer, the Benjamin MooreColor Capture app, and the Color Life e-zine for iPads and Androids. All are easyto use resources for visualizing how col-ors will harmonize and complement oneanother.

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Look back to the seventies at The BradyBunch, still one of television’s all-time fa-vorites; to the eighties for The Cosby Show;and then to the nineties at Everybody LovesRaymond, to mention just a few. In most ofthe episodes, the cast — immediate familymembers, relatives and friends — wereregularly seen gathered in the kitchenwhere all-to-familiar events occurred.As we look back at our own family lives,

how often have we heard this familiar com-ment: “Why is everyone congregating inthe kitchen?” So if TV-land really doesmimic real life, get ready for a brand newset — the open-air patio room, completewith lavish cooking, entertaining andleisure-time conveniences. As modern-daylifestyles are changing, we see entirehouseholds moving many of their activitiesout-of-doors while at the same time re-defining the backyard patio as we onceknew it. Now is a good time to start plan-ning for outdoor living next summer.“Move over interior designers,” says

Charles H. Gamarekian, Chairman/CEO ofCambridge Pavers Inc., manufacturers of afull spectrum of outdoor living products.“In today’s world, watch the landscape de-signer become producer and director, get astarring role, and earn rave reviews.”Leading interlocking concrete paving-

stone and wallstone manufacturers such asCambridge are dedicating entire segmentsof their product lines to satisfy the wishlists of homeowners who have migratedout the back door. Products run the gamutand include fire pits, outdoor fireplacesand complete kitchens, grill and bar is-lands, and even outdoor pizza ovens thatcook pizza pies and other foods with an

old world, brick oven flavor derived fromauthentic wood-fired ovens.No backyard gathering spot is truly up-

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or garden structure with an open roof suchas a trellis. In contrast, a patio pavilionhas open sides and a closed roof.For added convenience and value, look

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