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F IRST D AY OF S CHOOL

Hicksville Public School District began the 2016-2017 year on Sept. 7, warmly welcoming incoming and returning students throughout its nine schools. Students at Old Country Road School took photos with their parents in front of the school sign on the first day.

Registration for Enrichment Program

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA) of the Department of Community and Youth Services is offering a Workshop Enrichment Program for residents this fall. Registration for all applicants is currently underway with a deadline of September 23, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joe Pinto announced.

Councilman Pinto also advised residents to take careful notice of the locations of every workshop program

listed on the Fall Workshop Enrichment Program brochure. There will be a wide range of courses for adults and children held at the Marjorie Post Park Community Center in Massapequa, the William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center in Hicksville, and the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center throughout the season. While some workshops are held separately for children and adults, the Town will once again be offering spe-

cial ‘Children and Caregiver’ workshops so that they can be enjoyed together.

For more information on pricing and how to register for these great workshops being offered this spring by the CAPA Division of the Department of Community and Youth Services, visit the Town of Oyster Bay website, oysterbaytown.com, to print out a mail in registration form, or call 797-7900.

Issues with bus delays in Hicksville schools

BY GARY SIMEONE

The first week of school got off to a rocky start in the Hicksville school district. The district has partnered with a new bus company, Baumann & Sons, and there were issues with student pickups and dropoffs and late arrivals to schools.

Hicksville School Superintendent, Dr. Carl Bonuso said that some delays were to be expected during the initial week of school especially with a new bus company on board.

“This is part of the transition of a new school year, a new bus company and modified routes,” said Dr. Bonuso. “We have a new transportation software routing system in place and we’ve made the adjustments necessary to make this a much more efficient system.”

He said the new transportation software offers tight integration

with routing, vehicle tracking, student tracking and vehicle data status.

One parent who did not want to be named said her sons bus was forty minutes late picking him up and dropping off at the bus stop during the first two days of school last week.

“My son goes to Fork Lane and I literally waited almost an hour in the morning for the bus to arrive,” said the parent. “This is unacceptable. I never had this issue before with bus service.”

Dr. Bonuso said the district had contacted the bus company and that they have been fully cooperative in their effort to be on time for dropoffs and pickups.

“Everyday we have seen a marked improvement,” said Dr. Bonuso. “We are doing everything that needs to be done to alleviate delays and make it easier for our students.”

Gas station robbed

Nassau County Police are S investigating a robbery that occurred in Levittown on Wednesday, September 7th at 10:40 P.M. According to detectives, a male subject, armed with a silver handgun, entered Ultra gas station located at 3300 Hempstead Tpke., approached the clerk and demanded money. The victim complied and the subject fled on foot westbound on Hempstead Tpke., with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no customers present in the store at the time of the rob-

bery. No injuries were reported.

The subject is approximately 6’2” tall, average build, 190 lbs., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black leather pants, dark black sunglasses, black cap, white gloves and a dark bandanna covering his face. The subject’s race is unknown. No further description is available.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Town to host meeting on Country Pointe development

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia announces that the Town will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 20, to gather community input regarding the future use of parkland at the location of the recently-approved Country Pointe project. The meeting will take place at the Mid Island Y JCC, beginning at 7 p.m.

“In connection with the approval of the Country Pointe at Plainview mixeduse development, the Town is receiving donation of a 58-acre parcel at the south end of the site, located at the intersection of Round Swamp and Old Country Roads,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “Although many wide-ranging ideas have already been voiced for this

parcel, no final decision has yet been made by the Town regarding its future use, and we are at the step of gathering community input to determine the best use of this land.”

The Councilwoman noted that the meeting will start with a brief presentation to describe the existing characteristics of the 58-acre parcel, followed by the opportunity for interested residents to share their suggestions and comments.

“The Town is excited to enter into the next phase of this project, and we look forward to hearing the suggestions of our residents as to what they would like to see on this parcel,” Councilwoman Alesia said.

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Falls can change your life. Please join us for an informative evening that can help minimize your risk. Topics include: the medical impact of a fall, plus identifying risks surrounding medications, clutter and sleep disturbances. Speakers include:

Alexander Axelrad, MD, Chief of Trauma at Winthrop Carmela Avena-Woods, PharmD

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Olivia Kitzen, RPSGT, Sleep Disorder Center at Winthrop Program will include information from supportive community resources.

Thursday, September 22, 2016 7 PM

Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center 101 Mineola Blvd. (Corner of Second Street in Mineola)

Admission is free, but seating is limited For reservations: Please call (516) 663-3131 or email: inspiringwomen@winthrop.org

Levittown senior National Hispanic Scholar

Program Scholar and is pictured with Principal Joseph Sheehan.

The Levittown School District is pleased to announce that MacArthur High School senior Jailyn Lopez was selected as a 2016 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar.

The NHRP was established in 1983 through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and honors about 5,000 or 2.5 percent of the highest-scoring students from over 250,000 Hispanic/ Latino juniors who take the PSAT/ NMSQT. Qualifications for recognition were based on critical reading, mathematics and writing scores on the PSAT/ NMSQT and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Although there is no financial

reward, the NHRP sends a list of all recognized students to subscribing colleges and universities that are particularly interested in academically outstanding seniors of Hispanic/Latino origin.

Jailyn is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction and is a member of the Math and Science Olympiad teams, as well as the art club. She also plays the piccolo in the school’s marching band and the clarinet in the symphonic band. Jailyn plans to pursue a career in math or science and says she looks forward to attending an East Coast college next fall.

Levittown’s MacArthur High School student Jailyn Lopez was recognized as a National Hispanic Recognition

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

Fall prevention awareness at Winthrop

Falls can change your life. According to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention, one out of three older people fall each year, and less than half tell their doctor. In addition, one out of five falls cause broken bones or a serious head injury.

To help address this important public health concern, the community is invited to attend an informative event that can help minimize the risk of a fall. The program, “Every Step You Take...” will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at 7 PM at Winthrop’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Topics will address common fall hazards and preventive measures. Alexander Axelrad, MD, Chief of Trauma at Winthrop, will discuss “How Falls Can Change Your Life.” Carmela Avena-Woods, PharmD, will address “Medications that Put You at Risk.” Dian Landau, a Certified Relocation

& Transition Specialist, will discuss “Cluttering is Bad for Your Health,” and Olivia Kitzen, RPSGT, from the Sleep Disorder Center at Winthrop, will discuss the “Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep.” In addition to a question and answer period, the program will also include information from supportive community resources.

Admission is free, However, preregistration is definitely required. To register forthis program, please call (516) 663-3131 or e-mail inspiringwomen@ winthrop.org. For inclement weather and parking information, please call (516) 663-9761.

The program is being offered as part of Inspiring Women: The Women’s Wellness Initiative at WinthropUniversity Hospital, a free community education series dedicated to the health and well-being of women. For informa tion about Inspiring Women events or other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit www winthrop org/community-programs.

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Bethpage Water District (BWD) Board of Commissioners William J. Ellinger, John R. Sullivan and John F. Coumatos joined Superintendent Michael Boufis to greet the Bethpage community at the annual Bethpage Fair in the train station parking lot. Residents talked to BWD staff and Superintendent Mike Boufis about the nearly-complete digital meter replacement program and the hightech water-use monitoring program “EyeOnWater.”

“Now that we are nearly finished updating our community’s meters to include this digital usage monitoring system, we want to be make sure we are available to help our neighbors understand the new features they have access to,” said William J. Ellinger, Chairman of the Bethpage Water District Board of

Commissioners. “It was a pleasure to speak with our neighbors and explain how the new EyeOnWater digital system can help them assess their water use and better employ water conservation tactics.”

Water industry experts from Bethpage Water District talked residents through viewing and detecting problems such as uncharacteristically high levels of water usage and even receiving email notifications in the event of leaks via the new digital monitoring account. All water usage is recorded on the “EyeOnWater” system so residents can easily understand when and how they use the greatest amounts of water per day. This information can help the community determine how they can better conserve and save money on their water bills.

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Counseling center to host “Taste of Hope” gala

On Thursday, October 27, from 6:30 PM- 9:30 PM, CN Guidance & Counseling Services will be hosting its 2nd Annual “Taste of Hope” Gala, a fundraiser to support this nonprofit organization providing clinical treatment, rehabilitation, housing opportunities, social and support services, counseling and guidance to individuals, families and the community living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, psychological difficulties, and/or addiction.

Taste of Hope is a culinary event which will feature tastings from some of Long Island’s premier restaurants and bakeries, along with a raffle and silent auction for great gifts, fine wines and brews. The event will be held at de Seversky Mansion of Old Westbury, NY. The honoree for the event is Kevin Arnstein,CHC, MPH Executive Director, Employee Benefits of Cook

Maran & Associates, a leading fullservice insurance agency. Arnstein is being recognized for his longstanding dedication and commitment to CN Guidance & Counseling Services.

Serving as sponsors for the event are: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Cook Maran & Associates, Alcott HR, Knockout Pest Control, DRP Solutions, Lamb & Barnosky, New York Community Bank, M&T Bank and NawrockiSmith. Tickets are $125 per person. All proceeds to benefit CN Guidance & Counseling. To purchase tickets, inquire about participating as a restaurant, bakery, winery, brewery, sponsor or contributor of an item for the raffle or auction, contact: Debbie Mullarkey, Director of Development at: 516-822-6111, Ext. 253 or dmullarkey@centralnassau.org or visit: www.CNGuidance.org or www.TasteofHopeGala.org

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Holy Trinity Diocesan High School names new principal

Holy Trinity Diocesan High School has announced that Ms. Kathleen Moran has been appointed Principal for the 2016-2017 school year.

Kathleen Moran has spent her educational life in Catholic education. As a graduate of Maria Regina Elementary School and Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, she credits the remarkable teachers she encountered as a student for her love of learning and teaching. She attended Long Island University/CW Post, where she studied Political Science and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Social Studies Education and a Master of Science in Elementary Education. She then attended Fordham University, earning a Master of Science in Educational Leadership.

Ms. Moran holds New York State certification in Elementary Education (N-6), Secondary Social Studies Education (7-12) and School Building Leader.

Ms. Moran has worked for the Diocese of Rockville Centre since 1977. She began her teaching career at St John the Evangelist Elementary School in Center Moriches. Returning

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Plainview boy raises funds for cancer research

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was the second year in a row that six year old, Eytan Bennet of Plainview ran in the annual Damon Runyon 5k Race/Walk for Cancer Research at Yankee Stadium. The race which was held on August 21st, featured thousands of runners who helped raise funds for cancer research. Eytan helped raise $5,700 for the organization which was the second highest total for funds raised.

“He wanted to be a part of this race and he was always asking his family and friends how he can help,” said Eytan’s mother, Debra Bennet. “This year he got two of his friends to run with him and he ended up raising over $5,500 for the organization which was the second highest total amount raised.”

Eytan was inspired to start raising money for the charity after a watching his father, Marc Bennet, run in the race last year on a team started by a family friend who lost a friend to cancer.

“One of our friends lost his 11 year old to cancer a few years ago and the whole ordeal really inspired Eytan to do something,”said Debra. “He is a very sensitive and caring individual, which certainly shows always, but especially in his dedication to raising money for this wonderful cause.”

The Run is held in and around Yankee Stadium with participants running and climbing their way to the finish line inside the Great Hall at the venue. Many of the runners form teams who either run or walk the five mile course in support of a family member or friend who has lost their battle to can-

cer or is currently battling the disease.

“Eytan’s story illustrates the motivation of so many of our Runyon 5K participants,” said Lorraine Egan, President and CEO of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. “They run or walk to honor friends, family members, colleagues or loved ones who have been touched by cancer, but they also run for themselves, because they know that they are making a difference by funding cancer research. We applaud Eytan and all of our participants for joining us in this fight.”

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Eytan Bennet

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• Professional training, consultation and evaluation.

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• Lil Laxer fee is credited toward tuition if your son is selected for Rebel or Rage 2nd & 3rd grade teams.

• Rebel & Rage teams will be fielded via tryouts upon completion of fall program .

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September 16

The Bethpage Public Library will host a bus trip to Atlantic City & Tropicana Casino, leaving the Library at 9 a.m. and returning approximately 9:15 p.m. for those patrons who have pre-registered.

A Girl Scouts meeting will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 9:30 a.m.

“Playhooray”, for children ages 6 to 18 months of age with their caregivers, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 10 a.m.

September 17

At 9:30 a.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, “AARP Smart Driver” class will be held. This is a single-session program. Please register and pay in advance to attend by visiting the Reference Desk of the Library.

September 19

The movie, “The Boss”, starring Melissa McCarthy, will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Rated R, the film runs 99 minutes long.

The “Ballroom Dancing” classes will begin today at 7:30 p.m. and will continue through November 7 at the Hicksville Public Library. Advanced registration is required.

September 20

“Memory Screening” with the

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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m. Appointments are approximately 10 minutes long and can help define whether a full evaluation is required by your doctor.

A Nassau County Property Tax Exemption Workshop will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library’s Auditorium to help homeowners.

“Surfing The Web” is a computer class, held at 2:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, which is a hands-on training on using the internet browser.

Barbara Lewin will be teaching a three-session series of “Painting Workshop” classes at the Hicksville Public Library at 7 p.m. The program continues through October 4. Advanced registration is recommended.

September 21

“Decorating the White House” is a topic of the discussion with Frank Lazarro, former White House Floral Decorator during the Ford, Carter and Reagan Administrations that will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. No registration is required.

“Zumba” classes begin for the fall this evening at 6 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library for those who have reg-

istered in advance.

The Board Meeting of the Hicksville Public Library will meet at the Administration Building of the Library, located at 120 Second Street.

September 22

A second session of “Octoberfest Tea” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m. with Chef Barbara Sheridan. Please register in advance to attend.

At 2:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, a computer class in “File Management” will be held at the Computer & Resource Center.

“Intermediate Yoga” classes will begin today at the Hicksville Public Library at 5:30 p.m. for the fall program. Advanced registration is required.

From 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Celicia will be leading a group “Paint Party”. Participants will be instructed on how to paint a unique painting. Advanced registration is required.

September 24

Keith Munslow, musician and storyteller, will be at the Hicksville Public Library to perform a family-friendly show at 2 p.m. No registration is required and tickets will be available in the Children’s Room before the show begins.

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September 26

At 12 noon, a “Book To Film Discussion” will be held on the novel Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot, and how it was brought to the screen. A showing of the movie, starring Tina Fey, will be held at 1:30 p.m. The film is rated R and runs 112 minutes long.

The Hicksville Public Library will hold a food preparation class on “Ravioli” at 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance.

September 27

The Bethpage Public Library will “Celebrate The San Gennaro Feast” from 2 to 4 p.m. with Chef Rob Scott. Advanced registration is required.

The Hicksville Public Library’s computer classes continue with “Microsoft Word”, held at 6:30 p.m. at the Computer & Resource Center.

The Hicksville Historical Society meets at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15 p.m.

September 28

A representative from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Group will be at the Hicksville Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. to pass out information and to answer questions.

Compiled by Meg Meyer

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

At the CVS Pharmacy on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead, a 48-yearold manx from that town was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting on August 31 at 8:05 p.m.

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At the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Front Street in Hempstead, a 30-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:20 a.m. on August 25.

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On August 25 at 8:55 p.m., two men were arrested at a parking lot on Quentin Roosevelt Boulevard in Uniondale. A 22-year-old man from Rosedale and a 20-year-old man from Islip were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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At 3:30 a.m. on August 26, a 23-yearold woman from Bayshore was arrested on Fulton Avenue and North Franklin Street in Hempstead. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. --In another incident that happened shortly after 3:30 a.m. on that date, another arrest for Driving While Intoxicated occurred and involved a 25-year-old man from Brentwood.

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A 33-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested at 2:35 a.m. on August

27 on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

n At the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Newbridge Road in East Meadow, a 34-year-old woman from West Babylon was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on August 27 at 2:55 a.m.

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On August 27 at 3:47 a.m., a 25-yearold man from Hempstead was arrested in Clinton Street in that town. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

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A 32-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested at 3:28 a.m. on August 28 and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. He was stopped on North Franklin and Jackson Street in Hempstead.

n At 4:20 a.m. on August 28, a 25-yearold man from Floral Park was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola.

n On Fulton Avenue at North Franklin Street in Hempstead, a 30-year-old man from Huntington Station was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3:15 a.m. on August 31. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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Friday, September 16, 2016

Biking Albania: National Park of Butrint Provides Pathway into 5 Archaeological Epoques

BY KAREN RUBIN

(I travel to Albania with BikeTours. com’s President Jim Johnson on a specially constructed “President’s Tour” itinerary that modifies the regular “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges” biking trip. See columns 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/16)

On this, the seventh day of our cycling through Albania (eighth day of our trip), we have our longest distance ride, at 70 km, but it is mostly downhill: just 725 meter gain in elevation and a total of 1285 meters drop, and mostly along the coast, giving us our first spectacular views of the Ionian Sea, with the Greek island of Corfu in the distance.

But today’s attraction is an absolute highlight among the many fascinating places we have already visited in Albania: the National Park of Butrint is a 2000-year old Hellenic-Roman-Byzantine city, reclaimed from forest overgrowth and an earthen tomb by Italian archaeologists beginning in 1924. Indeed, Butrint is the most visited cultural tourist destination in Albania, and for good reason.

The setting is exquisite, the ruins most impressive, and for me, the connection to Asclepius (the Greek God of Healing or more accurately the father of Medicine), and to Anthony and Cleopatra (defeated in the battle Actium nearby by Augustus who is immortalized with busts created during his lifetime which can be seen in the museum), makes this

View of the theater dedicated to Asclepius, god of healing, from the Hellenic period of the ancient city of Butrint © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

place all the more profound.

But to get there, we have a fantastic ride.

After the past few days riding in the mountains (affording magnificent views), we reach the seacoast. Albania’s coastline extends over two seas: from the Adriatic Sea in the north to the Ionian Sea in the south, where we are.

We start with a 45-minute transfer

in the van to Muzina Pass in the mountains that brings us to the seacoast. We start descending just before the turnoff to Saranda which is our ultimate destination today (we will double back to Saranda, a beach resort city, by the end of the day where we will overnight) and continue south toward the southernmost tip of Albania, near the Greek border.

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We pass a fascinating triangleshaped fort on our way to a small “improvised” ferry – a wooden raft pulled by cables that calls to mind Huckleberry Finn – to Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Albania’s most important archaeological treasures. Before visiting the archaeological

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Biking Albania: National Park of Butrint Provides Pathway into 5 Archaeological Epoques

site, though, we enjoy a terrific lunch just next door at the Livia Restaurant (named for Emperor Augustus’ wife, as I learn later in the museum at Butrint) – mussels, calamari, sea bass, dining outside under a canopy, across the road from the water.

After lunch, we stroll into the National Park.

Butrint’s history dates back to Greek times (in fact, this whole area was part of Greece), and was an important coastal city.

Roman writer Virgil said the legendary founder of the city was the seer Helenus, a son of the King Priam of Troy who moved West after the fall of Troy. Greek Historian Dionysius of Halicarnasseus, as well as Virgil, in his epic poem “Aeneid”, wrote that Aeneas visited Bouthroton after he escaped the destruction of Troy.

What is so fascinating is that there were five civilizations that occupied this town, and you can peel away the centuries and eras, one by one. The city was hidden underground until 1924 when Italian archeologists began to excavate. Most of what we see is thanks to the Italian Archaeological Mission, headed by Luigi Maria Ugolini, who worked for a decade in Butrint (1928-1939). What has been uncovered shows the mark of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman cultures and civilization, and the artifacts are presented in an astonishing museum.

According to notes, Butrint (also called Buthrotum or Bouthroton) was originally within the region of Epirus, and one of the main centers of the Greek tribe of Chaonians who had close contacts to the Corinthian colony of

Corcyra (Corfu), nearby.

The earliest archaeological evidence of settled occupation dates between 10th and 8th centuries BC. The occupied original settlement likely sold food to Corfu and had a fort and sanctuary. It occupied a strategic position due to its access to the Straits of Corfu.

The geographer Hecataeus of Miletus described Buthrotum as an important port and trading center on the main Adriatic waterway.

Around 380 BC the ancient settlement was surrounded with defensive walls, fortified with a new 870 meters long wall, with five gates, enclosing an area of four hectares.

By the 4th century BC it had grown in importance as a cult center, and included a sanctuary to Asclepius, the

Greek god of healing, on the southern slope of the Acropolis hill, an agora and a theater – there is even an inscription from the 4th century BC on one of the seas of the theater that credits donations of religionists that supported construction.

who lobbied against the plan in the Roman Senate. As a result, Buthrotum received only a small number of colonists.

In 31 B C, Emperor Augustus, fresh from his victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium mere meters away from here, renewed the plan to turn Buthrotum into a veterans’ colony.

Under Emperor Augustus,  the city, now known as Colonia Augusta Buthrotum, experienced its greatest development, doubling the size of the town – temples, fountains, baths (thermae), villas (private residences), a forum complex, and nyphaeum ( a monument consecrated to the nymphs, especially those of springs, typically natural grottoes, which were believed to be where local nymphs lived), a new water supply and a bridge linking the two banks of the Vivari canal. (We see these ruins clearly, and even the nyphaeum the mere thought of which had piqued our curiosity.)

In the 3rd century AD, an earthquake destroyed a large part of the town. By the 6thcentury, it became the seat of a bishop and new construction included a large baptistery, one of the largest Paleochristian buildings of its type,

In 228 BC, Buthrotum (Bouthroton) became a Roman protectorate and later, in the 1st century BC, a part of the Roman province of Macedonia. In 44 BC, Caesar designated Buthrotum as a colony to reward soldiers who had fought with him against Pompey, naming in Colonia Julia Buthrotum. In what sounds like it could be ripped from the headlines of today, the local landholder Titus Pomponius Atticus objected to his correspondent Cicero

and a basilica. We see a portion of the gorgeous mosaic floor of the baptistery, laid out in eight rings with columns, which, we are told, is a rare treat and a bit of luck because the mosaic usually cannot be seen, kept under protective sand. But because they were in the process of changing out the sand, we get to see half of the floor exposed. So far, eight other churches have been uncovered, the most important of which is in Vrina Plain on the other side

of the Vivari canal.

Butrint followed the historical pattern seen in other Balkan cities, with the 6th to 7th centuries being a period of transformation of the Roman world into the Early Middle Ages.

By the beginning of the 9th century, Butrint had become a small fishing settlement. Around 1807, in the outfall of the Vivari canal, Ali Pasha built a fortress to guard against French attacks coming from Corfu. After his death, Butrint fell under Ottoman Rule, until the Declaration of Independence in 1912.

What is so impressive about Butrint is that it is at once a place of these extraordinary historical monuments that clearly depict these époques of civilization, but also the natural setting and landscape and the scale.

Pathway Through Time

Our visit begins at a Venetian tower built in the 15th and 16th century and a chapel of the 4th century BC dedicated to the god of Asclepius.

Junid, our Biketours.com guide on this two-week cycling trip through Albania, leads us on a path through the woods to the 300-seat theater , a place where plays were performed and for public discussion (they still hold festivals here).

Buthrotum was as much a healing place (or in modern terms, a spa retreat) as a religious center, dedicated to Asclepius, god of heating because in

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those days, the earliest form of medicine involved spiritual healing.

I am particularly fascinated with Asclepius, who I first encountered on the island of Epidaurus in Greece on a previous Biketours.com tour. Asclepius is regarded as the God of Healing, by virtue of being the son of Apollo and the human princess Coronis, but who incited the wrath of Zeus (who would have been Asclepius’ grandfather).

Zeus struck Asclepius dead with a thunderbolt because Asclepius had the audacity of cheating death – Asclepius used his powers of healing to restore people to life, usurping Zeus’ power.

To me, though, Asclepius is the first doctor, the first to use the scientific method – testing what worked and what did not; he kept notes and refined his technique. (The medical symbol still used today is the staff of Asclepius.)

But in this period of time, “medicine” or “healing” was all wrapped up with spiritualism (faith). So, just as at Epidaurus, Butrint has a great amphitheater because Greeks believed in the connection between spiritual, emotional and mental health (theater, as well as athletics, were part of religious experience).

The sick usually had to spend one or more nights in Asclepius’ sanctuary so that remedy for their ailment could be revealed in their dreams.  Priests and physicians would perform rituals to

interpret their dreams so an appropriate cure or treatment could be devised (or surmised).

We come to the remains of a really magnificent Roman Forum - it is astonishing to learn that it was only unearthed as recently as 2005.

We go by a structure that is thought to be a gymnasium (a high school, still the word that is used in Albania today

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Visiting the Basketball Hall of Fame

for high school).

We come to the Baptistry and Junid, points out the mosaic floor (partially exposed). The use of mosaics, he says, meant that it was a place of importance. It was designed in a series of eight circles (we see the columns). Junid See page D5

BY LOU THEODORE

I always wanted to go to the basketball Hall of Fame (HOF) in Springfield, MA. Well, it all came to be this winter on Wednesday (February 23) when we (along with another couple) drove up to Springfield on Tuesday in weather that could best be described as a snowy-wintry mix. The 135 mile trip took 3 hours. What follows are my edited transcribed notes on the trip plus a few photos.

1. All basketball fans should visit the HOF.

2. All non-basketball fans should visit the HOF at least once.

3. If you plan to stay/sleep over, as opposed to a day trip, I suggest staying at the Hilton, which is immediately adjacent to the HOF. Also, consider the package deal that includes admission and breakfast for 2. It’s a beautiful hotel and worth the price.

4. The HOF is 3-stories high. The third floor contains photographs and writings of all the members of the HOF. I was shocked at some who are members and some of whom are not members.

5. One floor down is where you want to spend most of your time. Here, you will find lots of goodies: early history, old-timers, stars of yesteryear, today’s

heroes, the media, coaches, administrators, referees, the various conferences, etc. There were guides there to keep the conservation flowing. One guide - who never played basketball - had to be nearly 100 years old but lived in the area, was a riot.

6. A basketball court is located on the bottom/first floor. Your author’s 2-handed fowl shot of yesteryear went 10 for 25 despite shooting around 80% during earlier days. My low times have changed. Incidentally, your author was nicknamed “The Judge” during those earlier years because he spent so much time on the bench.

7. The first floor also housed a very spacious and comfortable theatre. My companions requested the movie on MJ although I would have preferred the one on Wilt.

Overall, it was a unique experience and would give it a grade of B. Why not an A, you ask? A few things caught me wrong. On reaching the third floor, I came face-to-face with the likes of Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun, John Calipari, John Thompson, Mike Kriyzewski, Jim Boeheim, Dean Smith, etc. – individuals who have, in some form or another, disgraced the game of basketball. Here are a few other sticklers.

1. There was a very small section in a

corner devoted to the NIT. Isn’t the NIT a major and integral part of the game’s history? How could this be? And not a mention of Jack Powers, who served as the Executive Director for 21 years. (Note: I have formerly nominated Jack for the HOF for the 2017 year.) I hear admission is very political; but Matt Zeysong (4132315523), the Hall’s curator and historian, has assured me that it is not.

Is Jack a worthy candidate? You be the judge. He was a 4-year starter and star at Manhattan College, a 2nd team All-American, a coach at Manhattan College, and Athletic Director at Manhattan. But if he is to be inducted, it will be as an Administrator because of his involvement with the NIT. At the time of visiting the Hall, the NIT had been around for 74 years. There have been countless games, innumerable players and coaches, and (of course) millions of fans. It has endured wars, scandals, and NCAA expansion to continue showcasing some of the finest teams, coaches, and players that college basketball has to offer. It has, however, fallen on hard times as of late. Today’s NIT is a men’s college basketball tournament that is now owned and operated by the NCAA.

The idea of crowning a national

champion began to surface among the New York City sportswriters, initiated by the late Irving Marsh of the Herald Tribune and the late Everett Morris of the Times. In 1938, the idea became a reality when 6 teams were brought into the old Garden at 49th Street and 8th Avenue to find out who was the best in the land and subsequently being crowned NIT champion. Enter the NCAA the next year. “Many thought that when the NCAA Tournament later expanded its field to 64 teams, the NIT would just go away. But that did not happen. The NIT presently provides a much needed opportunity to programs that are on the upswing, to clubs that were disappointed by the NCAA selection committee, and to teams that had successful regular seasons but were upset in conference tournament play,” explained Powers, who—as mentioned earlier--ran the NIT for 21 years.

No discussion of the NIT would be complete without a discussion of the NIT’s battle for survival between the original NIT and the NCAA. In 2005, the NCAA ultimately purchased 10-year rights to the NIT from the MIBA for $56.5 million in order to settle an antitrust lawsuit spearheaded by

Social Security Facts and Figures

BY TOM MARGENAU

If you are doing any kind of research into Social Security issues, the Social Security Administration’s office of Research, Statistics, and Policy Analysis produces a plethora of publications covering almost every conceivable Social Security-related topic. Admittedly, some of them are only for serious scholars or historians. Here are a couple of sample titles: “Social Security and the Emigration of Immigrants” or “Income of Urban Families and Individuals in Single Family Households.” And here is a real page-turner: “Old Age Insurance for Agricultural Workers in Western Europe.”

But they also produce some more mainstream publications that I, and many other researchers, use all the time. One little booklet that I find very helpful and informative is called “Fast Facts and Figures About Social Security.” It is filled with little snippets of fascinating information. (I will admit that the fact that I find Social Security data so interesting is an indication that I lead a very boring life!)

Anyway, with apologies to my readers, I will share some of the booklet’s interesting numbers, starting with the first page:

--65.1 million people receive benefits from programs administered by SSA.

--5.4 million people were newly awarded benefits in 2015.

--61 percent of aged Americans get at least half their income from Social Security.

--55 percent of adult Social Security beneficiaries are women.

--53.9 was the average age of disabled beneficiaries in 2015.

On another page, I discovered this. There were 59,963,000 people getting Social Security benefits in 2015. (The 65.1 million people cited above includes folks who get Supplemental Security Income payments. SSI is a federal welfare program, funded out of general tax revenues, which is administered by SSA.) Here is a breakdown of Social Security benefit categories:

--40,089,000 retired workers -- 67 percent.

--2,984,000 spouses and children of retirees -- 5 percent.

--8,909,000 disabled workers -- 15 percent.

--1,897,000 spouses and children of disabled workers -- 3 percent.

--6,084,000 survivors or deceased workers -- 10 percent.

Yet another page provides information about the aggregate income sources of elderly Americans, comparing data from 1962 and 2014. Here is an excerpt of the data. (For each income source, the percentage indicated tells you to what degree that income makes up the budget of all American retirees.)

--Social Security -- 31 percent in 1962 and 33 percent in 2014.

--Earnings -- 29 percent in 1962 and 32 percent in 2014.

--Asset income -- 16 percent in 1962 and 10 percent in 2014.

--Government pensions -- 6 percent in 1962 and 8 percent in 2014.

--Private pensions: 3 percent in 1962 and 13 percent in 2014.

--Other income: 15 percent in 1962 and 4 percent in 2014.

There is another table in the booklet that I always find a little disturbing. It shows how much people rely on Social Security for their livelihood.

--For 61 percent of seniors, Social Security represents at least half their total income.

--And for 33 percent of seniors, Social Security represents 90 percent or more of their income.

In other words, there are millions of senior citizens in this country who are essentially living on their Social Security check. It was never supposed to be that way. From the very beginning of the program, people were told that Social Security should be only one part of their retirement nest egg. But the statistics show that a lot of people didn’t get that message. Or, for a variety of possible reasons, circumstances just led them to rely too heavily on their Social Security checks to get by in retirement.

Another page in the booklet is labeled “Women beneficiaries.” It charts how women’s status as workers and retirees has grown over the years. For example, in 1940, only 12 percent of all Social Security recipients getting their own retirement checks were women. By 2015, half of all Social Security retirement beneficiaries were women.

Another section of the booklet charts the number of new claims for benefits processed by SSA each year -- in this case, going back to 1975. In that year, 1.5 million people signed up for retirement benefits for the first time. In 2015, that number had jumped to almost 3 million -- an indication that baby boomers are indeed rapidly turning into senior boomers. And as those boomers get older, their bodies are breaking down --as evidenced by new claims for disability benefits. There were 592,000 such claims in 1975 and 741,000 disability claims last year. Although surprisingly, that is down from a peak of just over 1 million disability claims in 2011.

So those are just a few of the many fascinating facts contained in “Fast Facts and Figures About Social Security.” You can find it and hundreds of other publications at socialsecurity. gov. At the top of the home page, click on “Menu” and then scroll down until you see the “Research, Statistics and Policy Analysis” link.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net.

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Biking Albania: National Park of Butrint Provides Pathway

into 5 Archaeological Epoques

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notes that the mosaic is usually covered with sand and the only reason we are fortunate enough to see even part of the art is because workers are changing the sand.

We walk further through the forest path and come to the Basilica, constructed in 6th century, which Junid notes has an altar facing east.

The historic markers (in English), are really well done.

the history of Butrint starting from the Bronze Age to the Late Middle Ages, and displays artifacts that have been uncovered from the archaeological digs.

Most fascinating to me are the sculpted heads along a wall, including Augustus, first emperor of Rome after the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra at Actium, just south of Butrint, in 31 BC, and another of his wife, Livia. These were uncovered by the archaeologists in 1928, and date from last quarter of 1st C BC. at means the sculptures were done

Unearthed ruins from the Hellenic period of the ancient city of Butrint © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

We come to the Lake Gate, a beautiful setting on the water, then walk through the woods again, along the outer fortress wall, until we come to Lion’s Gate – where there is a big stone with a relief of a lion devouring a bull’s head. Junid notes the odd position and how the boulder stands out from the rest – an indication that the stone may have been taken from a temple (but that doesn’t answer why it was positioned too low for a door frame).

Remarkably, only half of Butrint has been excavated so far. “They want to leave something for next generation of archeologists,” Junid tells us.

Finally we come to the Butrint Museum, situated in the Acropolis castle (and what a setting this affords, with a view out to the water).

The museum was established in the 1950s to house the finds from Italian archeologists who first excavated 192840. In 1988, the museum was enlarged, and in 2005, it was completely renovated, updated and reopened under the aegis of the Albania Institute of Archeology, Butrint Foundation, AG Coventis Foundation, Packard Humanities Institute and Butrint National Park.

The museum is absolutely astonishing - it presents a chronological overview of

very soon after the battle of Actium and must have been done during Augustus’ lifetime - he lived 63 BC to 14 AD - so must reflect both Augustus’ and Livia’s true likeness. The busts are so lifelike, indeed, it is as if looking into the faces of Augustus and Livia.

In 1992, the ancient city was

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designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Butrint is also a national park comprising 9400 hectares and since 2003 has also been designated a wetland area of international importance (RAMSAR area). There are some 800 kinds of plants among them 16 which are considered endangered and 12 as

rare; 246 species of birds; 105 species of fish and 39 species of mammals.

Admission is 700 Lek for foreigners (about $7). (National Park of Butrint, Saranda, Albania,  pkbutrint@ yahoo.,com, www.butrint.al)

There are still some scheduled departures left this year for “Albania’s UNESCO Sites with Rivers, Valleys, and Gorges,” 9 nights, Level 4, averaging

37 miles/day (950E or about $1050) (www.biketours.com/albania/albaniaUNESCO-tour).   BikeTours.com 1-877-462-2423 or 423756-8907, 1222 Tremont St., Suite 100, Chattanooga, TN 37405, biketours.com

Next: Biking Albania: Saranda & the Albanian Riviera

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Powers, which was in trial and being litigated until very shortly before the settlement was announced. The NIT did not initially move from New York City. However the NIT is presently located in Indianapolis, IN, home of the NCAA. The selection committee was changed and Powers was unfortunately relegated to member status. What do the fans

in the reading audience think? Give me a call at (516) 742-8939. Your comments/ suggestions would be appreciated.

2. There was absolutely no mention of the point-shaving scandals in recent years and during the barnstorming days of the original Celtics.

3. There was absolutely no mention of the corruption charges that have been leveled at the NCAA. No doubt the reader is aware of the recent Boeheim, Pitino, Calipari, Dean Smith, Calhoun,

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Large 3 rooms. New Kitchen & Bath, wood floors. No Pets. Immediate $2500 up

Five rooms. 2 BR, DR, 2 full Baths, A/C, wood floors, elevator, parking. Immediate $3100

Six room apt. 3 BR, 2 full Baths, EIK, FDR, Oct 1 $4000

Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504

MINEOLA/EAST WILLISTON AREA: Rooms and or suite, convenient to all. Range $900-$1300. Fax to Sheila 516-747-2689

WILLISTON PARK: renovated, 1 bedroom, 2 bath on first floor of 2 family home. Eat in kitchen, new carpets throughout, finished basement with bonus room and with new washer and dryer, garage parking, backyard access, few blocks to LIRR, village area, nice quiet neighborhood! Includes water and heat. $2,100. Reference check required. Call Penny 1-917-848-9366

Room For Rent

GARDEN CITY HOUSE SHARE:

Beautifully furnished large bedroom. Use of all common areas of house. Includes heat, w/d, a/c. Near public transportation. No smoking, pets or overnight guests. $875/month. Call 516-477-4240

Vacation Rental

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

Real Estate For Sale

Condo/Co-Op For Sale

LONG BEACH OCEAN VIEW

251 W Broadway #309

1 BR, 1 BA, Top Floor, newly renovated, newly furnished included. Roof Top Deck. Open Houses Sat & Sun 12-2 pm Windsor Commercial RE 516-510-9666

Real Estate For Sale Lots for Sale

ABANDONED FARM LAND

SALE! 16 acres $29,900. Gorgeous upstate NY setting! Woods, meadows, nice views, apple trees, country road frontage just west of Cooperstown lakes. Terms avail! Call 888-701-7509 or NewYorkLandandLakes.com

CATSKILL MOUNTAIN

LAKE LOT! 2 hours NYC. 14 acres $79,900. Exclusive access to beautiful mountain lake, wooded privacy, priced WAY BELOW MARKET! Terms avail! 888-479-3394

CATSKILL MOUNTAINS!

LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres $99,900 Valley views, fields, woods, town road, utils! E Z terms 800-905-8847

GILBERTSVILLE, NY

47 acres, build your dream home. Pristine woods, creek, filed. Photos on request. Owner 607-263-5015

Out Of Town Real Estate

NY & PA LAND AUCTION

Multi Property. 240+ acres. Timberland. Minerals Sept 30 1pm. Timberlandauction.com 570-835-4214 U C-Auction Lic #AY002118

SMYRNA DELAWARE

New anufactured homes in active adult 55+ community in historic Smyrna Delaware. Close to Rehoboth Beach and Dover Downs. Low taxes 302-659-5800 or www.BonAyreHomes.com

Real Estate Wanted

Apartment Wanted

PROFESSIONAL EMPTY

NESTER seeking 2 Bedroom, pet friendly, house/cottage/apt for RENT at FAIR PRICE in Mineola, Garden City, New Hyde Park & vicinity. Call 516-972-1311 (please leave message)

Services

HOME CARE & HOUSE-

KEEPING SERVICES: We provide these services: Live in or out maids, companions, home care, housekeeping. Haya’s & Rona Agency. Haya office 516-482-4400. cell 516-298-9445. Rona office 516-441-5555 cell 516-316-0111. 25 Great Neck Road, Suite 3, Great Neck, NY 11021

Services

Computers

COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION

Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware

Computer Instruction

Home & Business Networking

Reasonable Rates

Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.c om

Home Improvements

AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing

23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

DEVLIN BUILDERS Since 1979. We do all types of improvements including HANDYMAN REPAIRS. No job too small. Bob Devlin 516-365-6685. Insured License H18C730000

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

Painting & Paperhang

JV PAINT

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

Party Help

LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

Services

Tutoring

CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516-669-0587

COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan. 516-669-0587 or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Experienced former creative early childhood teacher can help your child with homework (reading, spelling, basic math skills) and projects for school. Call 917-612-4719

ENGLISH TUTOR:

Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com

Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

HELP AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CHILD DURING THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

NYS Certified through 6th grade teacher available to help your child throughout the school year.

$30/hour. Call or Text Lisa Connor 516-851-0319 OR email: LFConnor@optonline.net

MATH TUTOR

CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER will tutor all ages. Available all weekday evenings. Please call 516-205-5664

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com

PERFECT APPLICATION: College Application Consultants. Dedicated professionals help your students maximize their chances for college admissions success. Todd Lewis, President. Sharon Janovic, Director. 1 Linden Place, Suite 410, Great Neck, NY 11021. PerfectCollegeApplication@gmail.com. 516-441-2468

Services

Tutoring

SPANISH TUTOR: CERTIFIED High School Spanish Teacher. Experienced in all levels of Spanish: Middle School/ High School/College Level/AP Spanish/IB Spanish. Experienced with all levels of Chaminade curriculum and exams. Excellent references provided upon request. Phone 516-655-8194 or email: mmiller@emufsd.us

SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A -FLACS B, Exam Preparation/Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 516-509-8174. wdctutor06@aol.com. References furnished upon request.

Instruction

PIANO LESSONS

By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free noobligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.co m

POPPA’S MUSIC: Back to School instrument rentals. 20% off with ad on already low priced school rental rates! Offer expires 9/30/16. Affordable, high quality rentals for all band and orchestra instruments. 168 Jericho Tpk, Mineola. Email: musicdirector@poppasmusic.com 516-747-5107

Cleaning

CLEANING HOMEOFFICE: Weekly, monthly since 1979. Insured/ bonded. Trusted/ reliable. Call Olympia Cleaning 516-883-0359

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686

Services

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

Services

1-866-WE JUNK IT: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-541-1557

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.co m www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.com

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/ DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

Services

DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE YOUR HOME/OFFICE: Organize all aspects of your home or office. We stage. We pack & unpack. We sort, donate and toss. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx & Randi Yerman. 516-319-2762. Email: neatfreaks1976@outlook.com

Services

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

Jewelry sale supports Last Hope

Mark your calendar for the next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry sale scheduled for Saturday, September 17th , 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

Lots of new items that sure to include that great find. Donations can be dropped off at the church on Friday night, Sept 16th, from 3-7 PM. Church of the Advent, 333 Advent St., Westbury. For information please contact: joannascheps@optonline.net.

Last

Hope’s

Super mar ket Bingo

It’s Supermarket Bingo time again! All proceeds benefit Last Hope’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

Join Last Hope at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville on Friday, September 23rd. Doors open at 6PM, Bingo is from 7PM-10PM. Admission includes one set of bingo cards (set of 4 games) and coffee/cake at intermission. There will be Chinese Auctions, 50/50 and Lotto Tree. Bingo daubers, additional bingo cards, snacks and drinks will be available for sale separately.

Bingo events usually sell out, so be sure and register today using the Paypal link or flyer which can be found at http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/supermarket-bingofriday-september-23rd/ All tickets must be purchased in advance. No walk-ins.

For more information, contact Terri Rizzi at montauk1219@yahoo.com or 631-2226606

Free rabies vaccination clinic

Last Hope Animal Rescue will be holding a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Sunday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free rabies vaccines. Vaccine for canine or feline distemper $12; vaccine for Bordatella (kennel cough) $12. No appointment necessary. All dogs must be on leashes and cats must be in carriers.

Open to all Long Island pet owners. For information please call 631-671+2588

Have you decided you need to get rid of those extra tools, toys, housewares and appliances (and lots of other neat things, too.)

Why not plan on holding a Garage/Yard/Tag Sale. Call us today to place your ad. Our eight community newspapers list the most Garage/Yard/Tag Sales in Nassau County.

Call us at 516-294-8935 and ask about our 2 Week Special.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY MARY ELLEN

SEELINGER, plaintiff, v. THOMAS SOSNOWSKI, et eno., defendants. Bernard H. Cohen, attorney for plaintiff, 20 East Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY. PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE date May 3, 2016, I will sell at public auction on October 18, 2016 at 11:30 AM in the First Floor CCP Courtroom in the Supreme Court, Nassau County, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York as follows:

BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the West Side of Meeting Lane and the South Side of Winter Lane being a plot with the following dimensions: 80 feet by 106 feet by 80.57 feet by 115.57 feet and known as 2 Meeting Lane, Hicksville, NY and as section 45, block 287, lot 24 on the Nassau County Tax Map. Mark Ricciardi, Referee MIT 5458 4X9/16, 23, 30; 10/7 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF East Islip Development LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/16. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served against LLC to principal business address 120 Hicksville Road, Bethpage, NY 11714 Purpose: any lawful act.

BN 7162

6X 8/12, 19, 26; 9/2, 9, 16 LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20047, Plaintiff AGAINST LAURA MANNO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 19, 2014 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court

Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 27, 2016 at 11:30AM, premises known as 38 Irving Street, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 316, Lot 60. Approximate amount of judgment $213,238.79 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #14-001994. George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

B.N. 7164

4X 8/26,9/2,9,16

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff(s) vs. GEORGE BAGGIO; PAUL J. BAGGIO; DEANA BAGGIO et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Two Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, NY 12524, (845) 8971600

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about September 22, 2014, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.

On September 27, 2016 at 11:30 am.

Premises known as 27 EDWARDS STREET, BETHPAGE, NY 11714

Section: 46 Block: 590 Lot: 24

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being Bethpage, part in the Town of Oyster Bay and partly in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, as shown and designated on a map entitled, “Map of Brenner Estates situated at Central Park, New York surveyed January 1928 by Baldwin & Cornelius Co., Inc., Engineers, Freeport, New York” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 23, 1928 as Map No. 651, Case No. 771. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in

LEGAL NOTICES

said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $388,076.64 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 935-14

Bernard Mirotznik, Esq.; REFEREE

B.N. 7165

4X 8/26,9/2,9,16

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP.,Pltf. vs. MARGAUX INTERNATIONAL, INC, et al, Defts. Index #16-000982.† Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Aug. 3, 2016, I will sell at public auction in Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on Oct. 11, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., prem. k/a Section 46, Block 487, Lot 14. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

KATHLEEN WRIGHT, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #89279

B.N. 7167

4X 9/9,16,23,30

LEGAL NOTICE

Index No.: 15-004234. Date Filed: 8/26/2016.

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 35 MARBOURNE ROAD, BETHPAGE, N.Y. 11714.

SBL #: 49 ñ 203 ñ 52. Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARIE MUGNO A/K/A ROSEMARIE T. MUGNO, if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or window, if

any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff, ETAL, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME.

SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY.

SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $697,500.00 and interest, record-

ed in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau on July 16, 2010, in Liber M34985 Page Number 383, covering premises known as 35 Marbourne Road, Bethpage, N.Y. 11714 ñ SECTION 49; BLOCK 203; LOT 52.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendant and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.

TO the Defendant(s) UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ROSEMARIE MUGNO A/K/A ROSEMARIE T. MUGNO, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Julianne T. Capetola J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated August 1, 2016.

Dated: New Rochelle, NY August 22, 2016 MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. /s/_________________

Sonia J. Baez, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 p. 914-636-8900 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO

RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN

ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

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September 16, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES

ANALYSIS OF CASH-CAPITAL FUNDS

BETHPAGE

LONG TERM DEBT (June 30, 2016)

TERM DEBT:

Bonds Payable $ 15,225,000

LONG TERM LIABILITIES: Compensated Absences (sick time payout) 2,934,694

Long Term Debt PayableJune 30, 2016 $ 18,159,694 ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE BALANCE Fund Balance - July 1, 2015 $ 251,941 REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES: Sales $ 761,556

Reimbursements 333,313 State Reimbursements & All Other 45,278 Total Revenues & Other Sources $ 1,140,147 Sub-Total $ 1,392,088 EXPENDITURES & OTHER USES:

Cost of Sales (FSMC) $ 916,910

Equipment, Material & Supplies 119,971

Net Cost of Food Used & All Other 85,160

Total Expenditures & Other Uses $ 1,122,041 Fund Balance ñ June 30, 2016 $ 270,047 FUND BALANCE-SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE FUND BALANCE

Fund Balance

7,216 Assigned Unappropriated Fund Balance 262,831 Total Fund Balance-June 30, 2016 $ 270,047 ANALYSIS OF CAPITAL FUND (Combined Totals for ALL Projects) June 30, 2016

Balance - July 1, 2015 $ 1,611,248

Cash Receipts 2,981,046

Cash Disbursements (424,155)

Cash Balance-June 30, 2016 $ 4,168,139

STATEMENT OF CAPITAL INDEBTEDNESS (June 30, 2016)

CURRENT:

Serial Bonds $ 1,835,000

Interest Payable on Serial Bonds 406,106

Total Current Debt-June 30, 2016 $ 2,241,106

NON-CURRENT LONG TERM DEBT:

Serial Bonds Payable

$ 13,390,000

Serial Bond Interest 1,379,366

Total Non-Current Long Term Debt-June 30, 2016 $ 14,769,366

Total Capital Indebtedness-June 30, 2016 $ 17,010,472

ANALYSIS OF TRUST & AGENCY (Fiduciary) FUND

LIABILITIES as of June 30, 2016

Cash & Securities, July 1, 2015 $ 517,381

Total Receipts 28,073,935

Total Disbursements (27,544,488)

Cash & Securities, June 30, 2016 $ 1,046,827

ANALYSIS OF PRIVATE PURPOSE TRUST (Fiduciary)

FUND as of June 30, 2016

Net Assets (Restricted), July 1, 2015 $ 73,022

Interest Earnings & Donations 18,061 Expenditures (17,474)

Net Assets (Restricted), June 30, 2016 $ 73,609

SPECIAL AID FUND BALANCE SHEET as of June 30, 2016

in

Liabilities $ 1,018,726 Total Fund Balance $ 0 Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $ 1,018,726

ANALYSIS OF SPECIAL AID FUND Fund Balance-July 1, 2015 $ 0

REVENUES & OTHER SOURCES: State & Local Sources $ 302,253

& OTHER USES:

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In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-3423736 or visit the Department’s website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS

Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.

B.N. 7166

4X 9/9,16,23,30

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP.,Pltf. vs. MARGAUX INTERNATIONAL, INC, et al, Defts. Index #16-000982. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Aug. 3, 2016, I will sell at public auction in Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on Oct. 11, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., prem. k/a Section 46, Block 487, Lot 14. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. KATHLEEN WRIGHT, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #89279 BN 7167 LEGAL NOTICE

The full text of this annual financial report, in the form (ST-3) filed with the New York State Education Department is available for public inspection at the District Office, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. BN 7168

1X9/16

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