The R-UTN website recently posted notice of the recent passing of Marilyn Fishstein, Ed Sorensen and Carmel Bodnar, Visit the In Memoriam page to read fond memories shared by former colleagues.
Month: December 2016
Take Action
The New York State Alliance for Retired American has issued a CALL FOR ACTION to protect the Affordable Care Act, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid from proposed cuts.
NYSARA Upcoming Actions on ACA and Social Security Reform, Medicare Privatization and Medicaid Block Grants
1. Send Your Congressional Representative a message that they should not pass a medicare voucher plan by printing and sending this form to your Congressional Representative and our two Senator’s. If you need to find your federal and NYS elected Representatives office addresses by your address or zip code go to the link above and click the hotline to their web site.
2. Attend a meeting, with the NYSARA leadership in January with your local Congressional Representative. The first scheduled meeting is with Congressman Chris Collins (R 27th CD) on Thursday January 5, 2017 at 10:30 am in his Lancaster office. If you are a constituent of Congressman Collins and would like to attend please RSVP your name and contact information to president@newyorkstateara.org
3. Participate in Congressional National Call-In Day Wednesday, January 4th and a White House National Call-In day on Monday January 23rd (866) 828-4162.
The script for the Congressional call in will assist in your call.
House Speaker Paul Ryan told Fox News that he would push legislation in early 2017 that would end Medicare’s guaranteed health care benefits, Representative Sam Johnson (R-TX) has submitted legislation that would annihilate Social Security (See details below), the Affordable care Act is under siege and a Medicaid block grant proposal that would put a $108 billion hole in the New York State budget are all being pushed.
For additional information visit the NYSARA website.
Sad News …
Carmel Bodnar, retired 2nd Grade Dickinson Avenue teacher, passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24. Her funeral mass was at Our Lady of the Isle Church, Shelter Island, NY on December 2. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years this past July. Sympathy cards may be sent to her daughter: Sharon Bodnar 2072 Laurel Ridge Drive, Jefferson Hills, PA. 15025.
Donations in her memory can be sent to the Nature Conservancy. Carmel and her husband Harry spent many hours volunteering at Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island, which is part of the Nature Conservancy. They both had a strong passion for preserving our environment, a passion shared by their family. Carmel is survived by her daughter Sharon, sons David and Raymond and five grandchildren.
Sad News …
Ed Sorensen, librarian at Northport Junior High, passed away on October 10th. A service was not held on LongIsland. If you wish to send condolences to his wife Helen the address is 1259 Seton Place, Charleston, SC 29407.
Urgent Request From NYSUT
SIGN THE PETITION: Say NO to Right-Wing Zealot Betsy Devos as Education Secretary. NYSUT has issued an call to everyone who cares about public education to sign a petition protesting the nomination of Betsy Devos as Secretary of Education. Ms. Devos is not an educator, but a major proponent of private school vouchers in her home state of Michigan. NYSUT implores you to make you voices heard by the Senate that must confirm her nomination. Visit the NYSUT website to read the full story — and make an impact by sharing the link on your Facebook page.