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VOL. XXV, ISSUE 10 COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER BEROCTO 2015

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The Colonist is the official newsletter of the Colony at Holbrook Homeowners

Association and is published monthly Copyright 2015 All rights reserved Circulation 450

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NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE

TRICIA FENTY – Co Editor, Graphics BOB GRIPPO – Co. Editor, Advertising ALEX MAURO – Calendar, Birthdays

SY BARRY – Cover Artist HENRY SCHLOBOHM – Delivery Coordinator

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

GRACE COWIT – Article Contributor CHARLES KASTAN – Coloring Contest

NANCY KASTAN – Coloring Contest ELIZABETH KILION – Photography, Articles

MARILYN KNEE – Photography, Articles FRAN MACCARONE – Article Contributor

RITA PODAIR – Proof Reader, Articles MICHELLE STRULL - Recipes

SUE TERRANA – Article Contributor

COLONIST COLLATING & DELIVERY TEAM

VINCE AGOGLIA JOE LEE JOE CIPOLLONE TOM McCROHAN JEAN CROSBY JOHN PIKE HENRY SCHLOBOHM LIZ KILION CHARLIE KALLINS JEAN SCHNELL MICHELLE STRILL MARY STARK GARY KORDES

Additional copies available at the Clubhouse

CLUBHOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION

THROUGH OCTOBER 11, 2015

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 7:30 A.M. TO 11:00 P.M.

FRIDAY 7:30 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 12, 2015 - APRIL, 2016

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

8:00 A.M. TO 11:00pm

FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

Articles, letters and advertising appearing in the Colonist are for information and entertainment only. The Colonist committee will withhold any material we deem objectionable or controversial. Letters will not be published without the name of the author. Views published are not necessarily endorsed by the Colonist, The Colony H.O.A. or the Board of Directors. All letters and articles are strictly the opinion of the author.

The Colonist is not responsible for any work performed by any of the advertisers. Ask for references.

The latest any material, such as articles,

Potpourri, Market Place, pictures, flyers and

ads will be accepted is the 15th of the

preceding month of publication. This also

includes the Kids Coloring Contest.

Please leave all material with the

receptionist, including your name and phone

number.

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YOUR POINT OF VIEW We invite your comments.

Please remember to use good taste

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COLONY POTPOURRI

Give us your items of interest by the 15th of the preceding month and we will print them in the next issue of The Colonist. 50 words or less, please.

WELCOME NEW RESIDENT Isabel Sheil 138 Colony Drive

Frank and Lorraine Alfino 144 Colony Drive N.

Wishing a speedy recovery to Bob Rodriguez after his surgery!

Condolences to Roslyn Sesso on the passing of her son, Lawrence Sesso. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

COLONY MARKET PLACE

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For residents with items to sell or buy. Limit is 50 words or less. Leave copy, name and phone number with receptionist by the 15th of the preceding month. Ad will run for one month, unless we are told to repeat.

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The Colonist offers residents a column to air their pros and cons pertaining to Colony issues. Anonymous letters will not be accepted. Letters will not be printed without the author’s name. All letters are printed at the sole discretion of the Colonist staff and become the property of the Colonist. We will withhold the publication of any material objectionable or of unwarranted controversy. Views published are not necessarily endorsed by the staff of the Colonist, the Colony HOA, or the Board of Directors. All letters and articles are strictly the opinion of the author.

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Colony at Holbrook HOA Inc.

Board of Directors

Summary Meeting Minutes

September 8, 2015

Board of Directors Members Present Mr. Steve Kay, President Mrs. Eileen Murphy, Vice President Ms. Donna Bruns, Treasurer Mr. Thomas McCrohan, Secretary Mr. Pat Scomello, Director @ Large

1 - All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Tom McCrohnan.

2 - The President called the meeting to order at 7:35pm.

3 - Roll call was taken and a Board quorum was present.

4 - The Board approved the motion to accept the minutes from the August 11, 2015 Board of Directors

Meeting. Approved.

5 – The Board mentioned the pool will remain open from 11am - 6pm until September 13th. The Board and our Property Manager have reached a settlement with the pool management company regarding a reduction in price for this season due to poor performance. A reduction of $7,000.00 in fees will take place.

6 – The Board stated that the first meeting for the By-Laws Committee is tentative for September 26th.

7 - The Board discussed that Work is almost complete on the installation of both Speed Bumps and Speed

Humps. We are looking into adding additional Speed Bumps at the request of some Homeowners. Traffic has slowed down and for the few that take to going around the bumps, be aware we will be issuing fines at $100.00 per incident when observed.

8 – Pat Scomello gave an update on the DEC.

9 – Tom McCrohan discussed the Landscape Committee. They will have a meeting with Brickman on September 14th to discuss improving their work performance here at the Colony. The committee was not happy with their walk through. They are looking forward to a productive meeting with Brickman.

10 - The Board mentioned that the work is complete on the 27 driveway replacements. There are

approximately 20 driveways left to complete next year and then all 144 driveways will have been done.

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11 - The Board has met with the Tennis Committee to get a handle on proposals for Tennis and Pickle Ball

Courts. The complete project will cost approximately $70,000.00 and will be voted on as part of Capital Projects by the community.

12- The Board discussed the Front Entrance Committee. The committee has met with a number of vendors and hopes to have proposals ready for the Board by next month. Special thanks to Fran Lunati and everyone on the committee.

13 - The work was completed on the upgrading of the electrical systems for both the kitchen and the ballroom. Cheyenne Electric did the work at a cost of $1,346.95. 14 - The Board discussed the surplus of $16,389.00. The HOA will be issuing checks to all

‘homeowners on record’ in Section 1 & 1A as of 11/1/2015, in the amount of $110.00 will be mailed the last week in November, the balance of $549.00 will be transferred to the Townhouse Reserve Fund.

15 - Treasurer reviewed financial balances for end of second quarter. Capital reserve has $303,432.46,

Operating fund has $224,572.80, Townhouse fund has $77,401.98.

16 – The Board mentioned that Jill Carroccia is now the Lead Receptionist and Liza Rodriquez has been terminated.

17 – The Board discussed PSEG. There will be a follow up meeting to discuss electrical concerns in the community and as well as proceeding with our rebate request, so we may upgrade the A/C in the Clubhouse.

18 – The Board discussed Jet Sanitation, they due in fact do their own Source recycling, so no other recycling is required at the Colony.

19 – The Board mentioned that Jack will come up with a plan to rehabilitate the area on Bristol Court where the Air Monitoring equipment was.

20 – The Board discussed Jack’s meeting with COPE. The officers told Jack that they make regular patrols in the Colony. The officers also stressed that if anyone witnesses or suspects drug activity they should call 631-854-8573.

21 – The Board discussed the mailbox issues. They are in discussions with the Postmaster in order to get replacement mailboxes.

22 – The Board discussed the completion of the Gazebo. Jack Gould and Joe Spain did an outstanding and professional job. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 11 th to officially open the Gazebo.

23 – The Board discussed the work that has started on the Ballroom and Kitchen. The timeframe for both is approximately 6 weeks. There will also be revised rental rates for all the rooms.

24 - Upcoming events such as bus trips, lounge nites and children parties were discussed.

Meeting ended at 8:30 pm followed by a Q&A session.

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FROM THE PROPERTY MANAGER

by Jack Gould

Well, fall is upon us, I’d like to say good bye to all of the snow birds leaving for warmer weather. Have a safe trip and we’ll see you in the spring.

We continue to work on the ballroom in an effort to be completed this month.

This time each year we usually put down top soil and seed on those lawns that have browned out from the summer heat or those with root problems. This year we are not able to get to this as we still have to put roofs on the maintenance building, pool house, and gate house. We also have more windows to be replaced in the club house and fencing around the community to be installed. These projects all have to be completed in conjunction with closing the pools, blowing out the sprinkler system, and removing all fountains for the winter. We have a very busy fall ahead of us so please be aware that we may not be able to respond to certain work orders as we normally do.

As most of you are aware, the dumpster that we have at the maintenance building is for home owners to throw away garbage that is not permitted in the dumpsters throughout the community. This dumpster is usually filled with-in a week of when it’s delivered and homeowners then start piling the garbage around the dumpster. Once the dumpster is removed, we still see garbage being dropped off where the dumpster would be. If you bring garbage to this dumpster and it is filled to the top, please do not leave your garbage on ground or attempt to throw it on top of the dumpster. When Jet comes to remove the dumpster, if the garbage is piled higher than the sides, they have to throw things off to lower the height so they don’t hit wires when driving down the road. This adds to the mess that the maintenance men have to contend with. If the dumpster is full, please take your garbage home and dispose it another way or wait for the next dumpster to be delivered.

Just a reminder that some leaves have begun falling and the gutters will get full. Single family homes, remember to have your gutters cleaned. Water that backs up over your gutters can cause a lot of facia and soffit damage. For the town house home owners, we will be cleaning all of your gutters two times this year. Please do not put in work orders for your individual home. Just a reminder, it’s getting dark earlier, clocks will be getting changed and schools are back in session. There are a lot more children walking along the roads now when it’s dark so please, observe the speed limit here in the Colony and do not drive into on- coming traffic to avoid the half speed bumps. Let’s all be safe and enjoy the fall.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thanks, Jack

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Saturday, October 31st - Starting at 10:45 AM

CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY

Entertainer: Jester Jim $2.00 per child – pre paid only

(check flyer for further information)

Friday, November 6th

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Starting Time 8:00 pm 50/50 at intermission Ages 16 and below must be accompanied by an adult

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November 15th

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Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. –Napoleon Hill Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. –Albert Einstein Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. –Robert Frost I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse. –Florence Nightingale You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. –Wayne Gretzky I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. –Michael Jordan The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. –Amelia Earhart Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. –Babe Ruth Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. –Steve Jobs Life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being. –Kevin Kruse Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. –John Lennon We become what we think about. –Earl Nightingale

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October Anniversaries Sandy and Joe Cipollone.................................... 2 Brian and Lynne Sanders ................................... 4 Ernie and Connie Khouri.. ................................ 10 Neil and Diane Smith.. ...................................... 21 Ira and Randi Lieberman.......... .................. ......28 Bill and Marion Holton.. .................................... 31

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Children’s Halloween Party

Jester Jim, Juggler Extraordinaire Returns to the Colony

With nothing more than a trunk full of props and his orange t-shirt, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his show. Young and old are glued to his every

sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro. His show is packed with fun and excitement.

Date: Saturday October 31, 2015

Admission Fee: $2.00 per child, Prepaid only

Show Time: 11:00am, be seated by 10:45am

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10) Pork Chops served with potato & vegetable $17.95

11) Stuffed Mushrooms over rice $17.95

12) Grecian Chop Steak served with potato & vegetable $17.95

13) Steak & Chicken Teriyaki with Sautéed vegetables $18.95

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15) Br.Tilapia served with potato & vegetable $18.95

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COLONY ELECTRICAL ISSUES by Don Urquhart

In recent years several Colony households have experienced electrical damage to wires, outlets and appliances ranging from relatively minor to the complete loss of nearly every electrical appliance at a cost of $15,000. Major power outages in September 2014 and May 2015 caused damage to some Colony households.

As a result of these incidents, many owners have begun to question what they can do to protect their homes from power fluctuations. Two types of surge suppressors used in combination provide the most effective protection: 1) “Whole-house” surge protectors installed by a licensed electrician at your service panel protect motor driven appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ACs). 2) Point-of-use surge protectors that plug into outlets protect consumer electronics (TVs, stereos, computers, entertainment systems, etc.) Whole house surge protectors range in cost from about $400 to $1,250 installed. Lower priced systems protect against one major surge event and must then be entirely replaced. Higher priced systems are more durable; after a major surge, only the fuses must be replaced by a licensed electrician for about $250-$350. Special point-of-use surge suppressors for appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers) are sold at PC Richard and Home Depot. The tradeoff each homeowner has to consider is the cost of surge protection equipment versus the replacement cost of their particular appliances and electronic devices.

After the most recent major power outages, PSEG workers were on site making repairs for several days. When asked, some workers said that there were problems with PSEG’s neutrals and that the underground feeders are deteriorated and need to be replaced. The workers said one of the most important things an owner can do is to have an electrician check their 2 ground connections. Each house has one ground wire that connects to the main water supply line inside the house. They also stressed that owners should immediately report any flickering lights (lights going bright and then dim) to PSEG because that could be an indication of a bad neutral, which is a serious problem. I reached out to PSEG Long Island to determine whether the condition of the underground feeders contributed to the outages. PSEG management said that a review of the Colony’s service history revealed no indication of persistent overvoltage, the service disruptions at the Colony have been isolated, unrelated and spread out over time; persistent overvoltage would likely have caused multiple, related incidents within a compressed timeframe. An example of one of the potential dangers of problems with PSEG’s underground wires was covered in an August 27, 2015 Newsday article by Gary Dymski and Ellen Yan.

We can hope that PSEG’s records are thorough, and accurately reflect all the history from LILCO and LIPA through the years. To protect ourselves we may want to establish a Colony-wide centralized record of all homeowner electrical problems that would reflect the true extent of the problems and reveal any systematic problems within our development. In the meantime, consider the following measures to protect your home, appliances and electronics:

Have an electrician check your interior and exterior ground connections.

Immediately report brightening/dimming lights, overheated outlets and switches, and power outages to PSEG 1-800-490-0075. In an outage, it is important that every affected customer calls to report the loss of service. Response priority is based on customer volume – the area with the most calls, they come first.

Get no fewer than three competitive bids from licensed electricians if you are considering a whole-house surge protector.

Purchase point-of-use surge protectors for your valuable electronics (TVs, computers, stereos, etc.). Do not plug valuable electronics directly into wall outlets.

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Suffolk County Police Department KEEPS YOUR COMMUNITY SAFE

by Fran Lunati

You are the greatest resource the Suffolk County Police Department has to prevent and solve crimes. Tips or information regarding crimes and "drug dealing" can be anonymously submitted in a number of ways...

By Telephone: Dial 1-800-220-TIPS By Text: Text tips by texting "SCPD" and your message to "CRIMES" (274637) By Email: www.tipssubmit.com

ALL CALLS, TEXT MESSAGES and EMAILS will be kept confidential. Crimes in progress should be immediately reported by dialing 911 and suspicious activity should be immediately reported by dialing 852-COPS (2677) On Thursday, Sept. 9th, 2015, I attended the COPE meeting held at the 5th Pct. on Waverly Ave. in Patchogue. Many concerns were posed and questions asked to the police officers running the meeting. There is a heroin epidemic in the Suffolk County area. Used heroin needles are being found throughout the Holbrook neighborhoods, including OURS. We must get involved, by keeping our eyes open to what is going on within our community. Start by looking out for suspicious vehicles parked on our streets and in the clubhouse parking lot. You are never TOO SAFE. The COPE units are patrolling our community at all different times of the day and night, but they always need our HELP. Don't wait for your neighbor to do it for you. We are in the process of joining the Holbrook Neighborhood Watch Program. Monthly meetings are open to all who are interested. The officers at the SCPD stressed the point on safety first. Please DO NOT leave your cars UNLOCKED in your driveway. This is an invitation for someone to use your vehicle as a place to carry on illegal business. Also, having a garage door opener inside your UNLOCKED vehicle allows easy access to your home. Another item which was stressed upon was the door from your garage into your home should have a KEY lock. This door should be locked during your sleeping hours and when you're away from your home. Simple everyday tasks for your safety. I will keep you updated as I continue to attend these monthly meetings. We are very lucky be able to live in such a beautiful community..................let's keep it that way!

Thank you for assisting the Suffolk County Police Department with making "OUR COMMUNITY" safer.

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Landscaping Committee September Report

On Sept. 14th the Landscaping Committee, Property Manager Jack Gould, and Board Member Tom McCrohan met with three representatives from our landscape contractor Brickman Group (Liam, Keith, and Doug). This meeting was called to discuss the Committee’s evaluations of the work being done so far, and to learn about the plans for the upcoming fall season. We hope to have an extended relationship with our contractor, so both parties need to be on the same page as to what are reasonable expectations and contractual obligations. Communication is extremely important for a successful relationship. WORK ORDERS are your best method of communicating about any issue at your home. You can submit a WORK ORDER through The Colony website, or stop by

the Clubhouse Office. Speaking to someone on the street, or in your yard, or on the phone is not the correct method. PLEASE SUBMIT A WORK ORDER. Items covered in the meeting were: edging/trenching of lawns and beds, browning of lawns, weeding, grub control, lawn debris, maintenance of community entrance, grass in ponds, crew sizes. Fall landscaping should be completed by mid-December. Brown spots exist for several different reasons, so lawns are being evaluated individually.

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– September 20, 2015

Bob Hamilton

I just want to thank Bob Grippo for hosting the Colonist pizza party today at the patio. Bob brought enough beer and wine to host three more parties, so we could probably expect a few more invitations from him to help him drink it all. Besides the party today, I just want to say thank you to Bob for the time and efforts he puts into the Colonist. He would want everyone to think that my job as editor involves more time and effort than what he does, but it doesn't. The job that Bob does in obtaining the advertisers who pay for the paper, keeping these advertisers and getting paid from them is a larger job, by far. Thank you to everyone who give their time to help put the paper together and to those who help to deliver it every month - it takes a team and we have a great one! And a special shout out to Lou Carol who has put in many years and continues to assist this committee from behind the scenes! Thank you! – September 19, 2015

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On Friday, September

11th, the Colony

Gazebo was reopened

with a traditional ribbon

cutting ceremony. The

Gazebo had been

closed for the past two

months in order to

restore it to its original

beautiful appearance.

The cedar shingle roof

was replaced as well as

the flooring. Instead of

using wood planking for the floor, a more durable, weather resistant product was

used. During the restoration process, it was discovered that some of the floor joists

had to be replaced which slowed the process down considerably.

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Jack and Joe Spain

worked through the

heat of the summer

in order to finish the

job before the start

of the ballroom

renovation. A very

special thank you to

Jack and Joe Spain

as well as our entire

work staff, for all of

the work they have

been doing in recent

months. They not only keep the Colony beautiful, they also do it at a considerable

savings for the homeowners. The Gazebo project is just one of many capital

projects our men have

done over the past 5

years, saving the Colony

tens of thousands of

dollars in labor costs. The

Gazebo alone saved the

homeowners $30,000. We

are very fortunate to have

Jack and his maintenance

staff working at the

Colony.

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Our trip to Fire Island

by Barbara Balaban On August 31st, part of the "uncoupling group", plus Jean, journeyed to Fire Island. The trip also included Ann, Maureen, Marilyn, Annette, Elaine, Judy, Joan and me. It was the largest group so far that has gotten together.

The meeting place was at the ferry in Bayshore. The rooftop seating was very windy but it was a good trip. We sat together and it was really enjoyable. The weather was fantastic--not too sunny or hot. We departed at the first stop, which was

Seaview. We did not realize we should have stayed on the boat till the second stop, Ocean Bay Park. Unfortunately, no one announced this.

We started walking toward Flynn's Restaurant. We were told the restaurant is a five-minute walk. After about 10 minutes, we stopped a worker to ask directions. He said Flynn's is the last restaurant on the strip, about a twenty minute walk! One and a half miles later, we arrived!

Along the way, we saw a couple of deer just feet from us. There were beautiful homes and awesome architecture on buildings. By this time, we had split up into two groups, we being in the front. Nearing the end, we saw a worker on a golf cart. We were going to ask for a ride, but felt we would be cheating on the rest of the group! So we declined and "toughed" it out. We found out later that part of the other group took the ride!

We were seated on a covered veranda at a large, round table overlooking the water with various boats right outside. The view was spectacular! There was a wonderful breeze throughout the restaurant. The food was great--everyone agreed. The company was wonderful! In the picture, we were a little wind-blown, but quite happy.

After lunch, we walked down to the beach. The sand was really soft and clean with hardly any shells and no rocks. This was probably one of the best beaches I've been to on Long Island. A few people spoke to someone who was renting a home and went on a tour of the home--they said it was spectacular. We then went to the 'correct' dock to catch the ferry back.

We can all agree it was a great day. Can't wait till next summer to visit another beach on that island.

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Cooking with Michelle

by Michelle Strull

Trick or treating in the Colony, nothing compares. Where else can a Mom stand in one spot not have to move and a kid can hit an easy 10 houses. Where else can you go where they hand out full size candy bars! We also have the houses who are not home and are nice enough to leave a bowl of candy with a note please take one. For those of you who are that home, let me tell you a story. My son and his friends start in the Colony and then head over to Somerset to trick or treat. Anyway they have been on there own for the past few years. They are good boys but have NO self control.

The past few years they went out a bunch of them and were home in 15 minutes. Now it is impossible to do the whole Colony in 15 minutes and come home with their bags filled. Before I could question them they all ratted each other out. The guilt was eating away at them. But mom, says Joey, the positive is that we can donate some to our troops. Joey, while that is a very nice thing to want to do I want you to all get in the car and we are bringing the candy back. So in the car I took them all and we returned the candy to the bowl. Hopefully this doesn't happen again but as they say, never say never. So to the house they took your candy I apologize and to the future houses they may do this too I apologize in advance. May this be the worst thing they ever do! Boys will be boys! Joey may have something there. If your child comes home with some extra candy and you would like to donate it to our troops please contact me at (631) 804-2607. Joey is going to send some candy to our troops if you would like to please let us know. Happy Halloween!

Peanut Brittle This month’s recipe is for homemade peanut brittle it is delicious and you can use any nut from peanuts to almonds. Our favorite is almonds. Enjoy!! 2 cups nuts (peanuts or almonds work the best) 2 tbs. Lite Karo syrup 1 1/2 c white sugar 2 Sticks butter In non-stick large pan with wooden spoon, mix all ingredients over medium heat stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook until golden Carmel color. (Usually takes about 30 minutes.) Line cookie tin with aluminum foil and pour mix over pan pushing to sides with wooden spoon. Top with chocolate chips. (White, milk or dark) Wait a few minutes until chocolate starts to melt then ice top with chocolate. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Crack it up and serve. Be careful not to get burned. Sticks to you like glue and burns!

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2015 COLONY SUMMER TOURNAMENTS

by Rita Podair

This year’s Shuffleboard Tournament attracted many returning players as well as newcomers to the friendly competition. Most matches were so close that the outcomes were in doubt until the last shot was made and the points added up. There were many comments about how great it was to meet new people in such a friendly atmosphere. There were winners in 3 categories. Women’s Singles --- Rosa Lee Aigen Men’s Singles ------- Vincent Agoglia Mixed Doubles--Linda & Vincent Agoglia

The well attended Bocce Tournament once again had terrific matches. It was so interesting to see the varied techniques used by the players – the hook ball, the straight as an arrow throw and playing off the boards. There was a lot of measuring to determine the points and several “kissers”. The combination of competition and camaraderie made each game so special. There were winners in 5 categories. Women’s Singles --- Eileen Murphy Women’s Doubles --- Rosa Lee Aigen and Ann Benoit Men’s Singles ------ Ralph Sperandeo Men’s Doubles ------ Jimmy Rhodes Sr. and Jimmy Rhodes Jr. Mixed Doubles ------ Linda and Vincent Agoglia The 3 month long tournament could not have been so successful without the many volunteers who worked so hard. Thanks to the Commissioners of the Shuffleboard Corporation Rita and Joe Podair and to the CEO’s of the Bocce Management Company Bill Holton and Tom McCrohan. From the sign-up, to the brackets, to the overseeing of the matches the event ran so smoothly.

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The winners received their award certificates and prizes at the ever popular Bocce/Shuffleboard BBQ and “Make Your Own Sundae” Party. The set-up and clean-up committee (Marion Holton, Celina and John Pike and Annette McCrohan) did an outstanding job! Special Kudos to the Head Chef Jimmy Russell, assisted by Vince Agoglia, Joe Cipollone and Don Kieser. Everything was delicious. There was a lot of socializing and a great time was had by all. The only Faux Pas of the day was the omission of the whipped cream. It was purchased but was

inadvertently left in the clubhouse refrigerator. OOOOPS!!! SO, SO, SO SORRY! Thanks to all who participated and made this year’s event a HUGE SUCCESS!!! We hope that more Colony residents will join their neighbors for future events. The many BBQs, Brunches, Sing-A-Longs, Dance Parties, Lounge Nights, Bingo, Book Club Discussions, Movies, Aerobics Groups, etc. enhance our lives here at the Colony. Hope to see you all next year, and we look forward to meeting more of you in 2016!

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Upcoming Events at Island 16

Enjoy Operas and Ballets at all participating ShowCase Cinemas Including Island 16 in Holtsville, see schedule below for Island 16.

by Jean Schnell

The Metropolitan Opera: II Trovatore

Saturday, October 3rd at 12:55pm Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30pm

Tickets are GA $27.00/SR $25.00/CH $21.00

Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle

Sunday, October 11th at 12:55pm Tickets are $19.00

NT Live: Hamlet

Thursday, October 15th at 7:00pm Tickets are $21.00

The Metropolitan Opera: Otello Saturday, October 17th at 12:55pm

Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30pm Tickets are GA $27.00/SR $25.00/CH $21.00

Lincoln Center: Alvin Alley’s American Dance

Theatre Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00pm

Tickets are $19.00

TCM Presents: Dracula (1931) Sunday, October 25th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm

Wednesday, October 28th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm Tickets are $13.50

The Metropolitan Opera: Tannhauser

Saturday October 31st at 12:00pm Tickets are GA $27.00/SR $25.00/CH $21.00

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COLONIST PIZZA PARTY

by Tricia Fenty

On Saturday, September 19th, Bob Grippo threw a pizza party for the Colonist committee members and their spouses. It was held on the patio and there were around 38 people who showed up. The weather was perfect, which is a good thing since the ballroom is still being renovated.

We had pizza, salads, garlic knots and plenty of beer, wine and soda. The food came from Mama's Pizza and Carlos Pizza since they are both advertisers in our Colonist paper and Bob always goes out of his way to support all of the advertisers who help us to continue to print our paper for the community. As always, thank you to Bob who works so hard on a daily basis to help keep the

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DOES A SOLAR SYSTEM MAKE FINANCIAL SENSE FOR THE COLONY?

by Mike Bailis

Communities like the Colony all across Long Island and throughout this country have been carefully investigating solar over the past few years with many of them adopting solar for their common use and developing strategies to allow individual homeowners the opportunity to take advantage of solar for their personal use while still maintaining the integrity of their community. They have come to the conclusion that solar makes sense due to long term savings that accrue, and that the timing to invest in solar is now due to the combined reduced costs of solar arrays and the available incentives through the state and local municipalities and utility incentives that may soon disappear. The purpose of this letter is to spur our community to action while the opportunity exists. The cost to our community in electricity is the fifth highest annual expense. Looking for ways to minimize this expense will improve the financial health of our community. I ask that you read the following review, and if you feel that these numbers make sense, I would ask that you voice your opinion at the next board meeting and compel the board to activate the Energy Committee that residents of the Colony have already signed up for to formally investigate the solar option. I want to be transparent. As the owner of one of the largest local solar companies on Long Island, I have been an advocate for solar energy for 40 years. My sincere hope is that the Colony, my community, embraces this as I do. Based on competitively designed and economical system, I have looked at what would make economic sense for the community using the available funding programs. Although this system would not eliminate our electric bill, it’s a good start. What I would propose is a system installed predominantly on the south roof of the clubhouse facing the pool. It would be seen only from the pool area, and would be comprised of a high quality LG solar module, approximately 90 modules or 33,000 watts. It would use a state of the art Solaredge inverter system with internet monitoring. It would be installed in under 1 week, and would produce about 43,000 KWH per year with a projected savings of about $7000 at today’s PSEG commercial electric rates. This system would retail for $73,000 however, NYSERDA incentives of $13,000 would result in a net cost of $60,000. The system could be fully recouped in about 8 years with nominal increases in electricity rates, and provide the community a return on investment of about 12%. In my opinion, this type of ROI is quite good, and most of us would accept this type of return on our personal portfolios. With a system that has a 25 year warranty, the risk is

minimal, and would product in excess of 1 million KWH over it’s useful life with a savings valued at around $300,000. Alternatively, should the community not want to invest this amount, the State of NY through NYSERDA offers a $50,000 loan that can be paid back over 10 years at 2.5%. That note would cost approximately $471/mo. But the savings would be closer to $600/mo. The $10,000 investment made by the community would be recouped in about 6 years.

There are a number of factors that need to be considered, but from an economic point. I believe that this makes since. This is the reason we need the Energy Committee to start their work. What do you think? THIS ARTICLE REFLECTS THE POINT OF VIEW OF THE WRITER AND DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE COLONY AT HOLBROOK HOA

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The Colony Book Club

The book selection is “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown.

The book will be reviewed by Mary Anne Geskie on Friday, October 18th at 1:00 PM in the lounge.

The book will be available at the library at the circulation desk of the Sachem Library.

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THANK YOU MR.COOPER

by Susan Terrana

I was always a good reader but never really enjoyed reading until Mr. Cooper. Let me regress.

When I was young my mother would take me to the library at least once a week. Either we walked to the new modern library on Mt. Eden Avenue or we headed to the older library that was further away. The bonus of going to the older library was that the Woolworth was across the street and mom and I always stopped in on the way home. I always took out many books and enjoyed reading.

When I was in elementary school and we had to read aloud I was always nervous. I remember trying to figure out which paragraph I was going to have to read and read it before it was my turn. It was embarrassing to make a mistake in front of your classmates. I didn’t have that much time for fun reading as the years went by but I do remember loving the Nancy Drew books and I think I read every one of the books in that series. When I was in high school I recall hearing about a feared English teacher, Mr. Cooper. In my junior year I checked my schedule and there it was…..Third period, Mr. Cooper-English. I want you to know I was terrified.

During the first week Mr. C. went over this elaborate chart that we would have to fill out once a month for the whole school year. The chart consisted of five books, of our choice, that we would have to borrow from the library. We would have to write the title, author, publisher, etc. and why we decided to take that book out of the library. Eventually we would have to read something because twice a year we would have to make an oral presentation in front of the class. As the year went on and I listened to my fellow classmates give their oral reports I found myself getting interested in some of their selections. The next time I went to the library I chose some of the books they spoke about. I spent more and more time in the library and learned to love my time there. I fell in love with certain authors. Camus, Hardy, Huxley, to name a few. I found myself enjoying many of the authors I read and enjoying the time I spent reading. Mr. Cooper introduced me to the joy of reading. I made my two oral presentations and did pretty well. I was still terrified of him but found out that there was nothing to be afraid of. He was just a good teacher and taskmaster.

I wouldn’t say I became an avid reader after that. Bringing up a family and working took lots of my time and there was not much time for reading.

Every once in a while I would have a few moments to myself but I felt guilty when I just sat around and read. There were always a million other things going on through my head and for that reason the reading was not enjoyable.

Now, I am retired. I belong to two book clubs. Each one is quite different from the other and that is because of the personnel. Sometimes, we incorporate our spouses and have a couples’ book club. The men bring a different spin on things and it makes for quite a conversation.

Today there is nothing more enjoyable then sitting on my patio or in my recliner and reading a good book. Some books you just don’t ever want to end. I carry a list in my wallet of recommendations from other readers. I love fiction and biographies. My husband only reads nonfiction. Every once in a while I can get him to read a book that I thought was outstanding. I am gratified when I see him unable to put the book down.

I have gotten many things from the many great and not so great teachers that I have had in the past. I am glad to have this opportunity to thank Mr. Cooper for giving me something that has had such a strong impact on my life. Thank you Mr. Cooper

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Reserve Your Party Early!

Perfect for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Bridal

Showers and so much more!

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KIDS COLORING CONTEST Limited to 3 to 12 Year Olds.

No Entries will be accepted after October 15th

CHILD'S FULL NAME ________________________________ RESIDENT'S NAME ________________________________ PHONE NUMBER ________________________________

GENDER: BOY GIRL. AGE _________________

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by Tricia Fenty Nesconset Farmers Market on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am - 2:00pm Long Island Grown Vegetables, Fruits, Juices & Preserves, Artisan Bread & More. The Farmers Market Will Be Located At 127 Smithtown Blvd. In Nesconset. FREE Admission Market Hours, Saturdays 9:00am - 2:00pm Through November 21st. Ronkonkoma Wednesday Cruise Night on Wednesday, October 7th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm Family Fun With Or Without Your Classic Car. Fast Food Or Sit Down 25-50 Cars Every Wednesday (Weather Permitting). Free To All. Just North Of 495, Exit 60. Wednesdays Through November. Where: BLD's Restaurant Parking Lot 299 Hawkins Ave Ronkonkoma FREE Admission Fall Family Festival Fundraiser on Sunday, October 11th from 10:00am – 4:00pm Presented by Sachem Arrows Marching Band Enjoy A Fun Family Day Full Of Music, Fall Activities, Raffles, Lots Of Craft Vendors And Great Food Trucks. Special Performances By The Sachem Arrows Marching Band At 12 & 2, DJ, Hot Apple Cider, Roast Corn & Fall Mums And More. Kids Wear Your Halloween Costume! Free Face Painting And Family Fun Games With Donation To The Band! FREE Admission Sachem High School East at 177 Granny Road Farmingville SCPD: Fifth Precinct Open Community Meeting on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00pm The Suffolk County Police Department Fifth Precinct holds an open community meeting every first Tuesday of the month for the public to interact with local Law Enforcement. The Suffolk County Police Department Fifth Precinct at 125 Waverly Ave. Patchogue, NY 11772 These meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm Town of Islip Open Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 2:00pm at 655 Main Street Islip NY

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Schedule of Fines

The Colony provides us with a higher quality of life and standard of living because we are willing to voluntarily abide with certain rules and regulations.Occasionally, a member will fail to comply and the Board of Directors finds it necessary, with full authority vested in it, to assess a fine.

The Following Violations are Subject to a $75 Fine:

Parking commercial vehicles on street, driveway or guest parking spaces overnight Loud playing of music Facilities and Fitness area violations, including pool Posting of signs, advertisements, (“For Sale” etc…)

The Following Violations are Subject to a $100 Fine:

Failure to remove a vehicle from street during a snow storm Parking or driving on the wrong side of the road Parking or blocking fire hydrants (15 feet clearance required) Parking on street or designated areas without valid registration and plates Parking in a Fire Zone or where “No Parking” sign is present, either on post or in road, or in circle at the end of courts Exceeding the posted speed limit (20 miles per hour) Failure to obey a Stop Sign Improper Garbage Disposal Removing posted signs or damage to property; plus cost of restoration Unleashed Pets (beyond the individual home/townhouse) Failure to properly dispose of pet waste

The Following Violations are Subject to a $500 Fine:

Failure to submit a Property Modification Form Failure to adhere to approved Property Modification Form, (roofing, awning, conformity of outside doors, windows, etc.) The cost of restoration by The Colony HOA may be added to the fine if deemed necessary. The above list is by no means complete. Any other violations will have a minimum fine of $50. For more complete information refer to The Colony Declaration, ByLaws and/or Rules and Regulations. All fines are due and payable on the first day of the month after notification (no “grace period”) and are subject to a late fee just as any other assessment. Non-payment can

result in further actions such as loss of gate privileges and access to the clubhouse, pool, etc.

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The Calendar Photo (back of Colonist)

Do you have a photo you would like to see on the title page of the Colonist Calendar? Maybe your photo will be selected next month!

Send us a color photo file (jpg) that we can crop to match the calendar format. A landscape scenery or point of interest is preferred. Keeping the season in mind, give a brief description of

the photo and location.

Note: Photos submitted must be taken by sender. Copyright laws do not allow us to print published photos without permission.

Important Calendar Dates:

Please notify us of any important dates such as Colony sports events, social events, open committee meetings, etc. to be listed on the back page of the Colonist Calendar.

The latest any dates can be accepted for submission is the 15th of the preceding month of publication.

Send to Alex Mauro alandeye@gmail.com

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ADVERTISING IN THE COLONIST

The Colony at Holbrook offers more advertising exposure than ever

before through our newsletter THE COLONIST and our website www.colonyatholbrook.com

Many of our homeowners visit our website looking for restaurants, realtors, contractors and other services and many residents tell us they met with successful results. Our website offers you unlimited website exposure by reaching a larger customer base. Why not take advantage of our affordable rates. Take a look at our website at www.colonyatholbrook.com

Page Size Colonist Only Colonist & Web Web Only*

FULL PAGE $75.00 $82.00 $10.00 HALF PAGE $50.00 $57.00 $10.00 QUARTER PAGE $40.00 $47.00 $10.00 BUSINESS CARD** $30.00 $37.00 $10.00

Please make checks out to the "Colony at Holbrook HOA"

* Web pages are all the same size with text message only, which you provide. Your web link can be added at no additional cost.

**Business Card minimum is three (3) consecutive months of advertising.

Circulation: Unlimited Website exposure to 316 homes at The Colony 60 plus mailed to advertisers each month 50 left at the Clubhouse for guests and visitors Discounts: 25% for a 12 month contract - Colonist Only 10% for a 6 month contract - Colonist Only

Our deadline for camera ready copy is the 15th of the preceding month

For more information call Bob Grippo at 631-730-5237 or e-mail bgrippo@optonline.net

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