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C ELEBRATING 60 Y EARS

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (fourth from right) recently visited the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Plainview to join in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Mid-Island Y JCC. Over the last six decades, the Mid-Island Y JCC has provided vital services and fostered Jewish identity, personal growth, family strength and community. The Mid-Island Y JCC is open to everyone in the community serving individuals of all ages, abilities and challenges. The unique and collective partnership between the leadership and the members has furthered a special bond between the Mid-Island Y JCC and the community and solidified its well-deserved status as a focal point of life in the local area. On hand for the Mid-Island Y JCC 60th Anniversary with Councilwoman Alesia were Water Commissioner Andrew Bader (left), Mid-Island Y JCC CEO Rick Lewis (fourth from left), New York Assemblyman Charles Levine (center), Sponsor from the ShopRite of Plainview Jon Greenfield and the several Mid-Island Y JCC Board members who have helped continue the Mid-Island Y JCC’s beneficial services as they move on to the next sixty years.

Leaving the scene charge

Nassau County Police arrested a 37 year old Levittown for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in which a dog was killed.

Pink bagels raise breast cancer awareness

BY GARY SIMEONE

October will be a special month for certain Panera Bread franchises across Long Island and in the five boroughs. The bakery-cafe/restaurant will be doling out pink colored bagels to customers as part of their Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign to help raise awareness for breast cancer and funds for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

“We are pleased to announce the return of the Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign at Panera Bread,” said Greg George, Vice President of Operations for Doherty Enterprises, Inc., the Panera Bread franchisee for Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. “Charitable giving is at the core of Panera Bread and we encourage our guests to support the fight against breast cancer in October. We look forward to partnering with Memorial Sloan Kettering to help raise money for their work to treat women and eradicate the disease.”

The unique cherry-vanilla bagel is twisted into a ribbon shape and features a combination of cherry chips, dried cherries and cranberries, vanilla, honey and brown sugar. It will be sold to customers at both Panera Bread stores in Hicksville and in Plainview.

Marilyn Sussman, a Plainview resident, said that she looks forward to October because she enjoys eating the pink ribbon bagels and knows by purchasing them she is helping out a good cause.

“A friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago and she had to go through the chemo and the whole bit,” said Sussman. “Thank goodness she is in remission now but every time I buy one of these great bagels I think of her.”

She said she is happy to know the money she spends will be going to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to help in the fight of breast cancer.

According to detectives, a 66 year old female victim was walking her Yorkie, Peanut with an extender leash northbound on Center Lane, when Peanut wandered into the roadway and was struck and killed. Police released a video of the accident to the media.

Police say Ana Rodriguez, while driving a Chrysler Pacifica

minivan, stopped the vehicle for only a moment after hitting the dog and then left the scene without rendering aid or identifying herself. She was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident with an Injury to an Animal.

The Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign started on October 1st which Panera has dubbed ‘Power of Pink Day.’ All proceeds from the day will be donated to three local breast cancer charities: Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition and The Breast Cancer Research Program at Cold Spring Harbor Research Laboratory.

During the remainder of the month Panera Bread will donate a portion of the proceeds from its sales to MSK, whose mission is the progressive care, control, and cure of cancer and its allied diseases. Additionally, on Friday, October 7, Panera Bread will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of its Pink Ribbon Bagel to the cause.

“Memory Loss: What happens when

To help the public understand memory loss, Winthrop-University Hospital’s Inspiring Women™ educational series will offer a special program, “Memory Loss: What Happens When It’s Not Normal?” on Thursday, October 20, at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the Winthrop Research and Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, in the Treiber Family Conference Center.

Paula Lester, MD, from the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Winthrop, will discuss the differences between normal and abnormal memory loss. Attendees will understand how dementia is more than memory loss, as well as learn about treatments for dementia. A ques-

it’s not normal”

tion and answer period will be included.

Guests are asked to arrive at 6:45 PM for the 7 PM program. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. To register for this program, please call (516) 663-3131 or e-mail inspiringwomen@ winthrop.org. For 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 information 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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LGBTQ Foundation receives a prestigious honor

BY GARY SIMEONE

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises or FREE of Bethpage was recently honored with the distinguished honor of Self Advocacy Group of the Year Award. The group which helps LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning) individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injuries was honored on September 9th at the Self Advocacy Association of New York annual state conference.

“I am very proud of the fact that we were nominated and selected as Self Advocacy Group of the Year,” said FREE Advocacy Coordinator, Claire Miller. “We have been working with the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and they are interested in us growing as an organization. They also support our efforts in growing the Gay/Straight Alliance statewide.”

FREE also co-hosted the first LGBTQ and Allies Meet and Greet at the conference the day before they received the award. The conference included an

LGBT workshop with the Gay/Straight Alliance for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities.

Miller said that the group in Bethpage has 35 to 40 members from across Long Island who take advantage of the services they offer.

“We usually meet on a monthly basis with people for individual counseling sessions, we provide educational opportunities for people and also have an inter-agency collaboration with our sister agencies,” said Miller. “Staff from our other agencies attend our meetings as well as members of the LGBT network.”

Other supports and services include housing, recovery services, transition to work, employment services and crisis management.

Sister agencies include the East End Disabilities Associates in Riverhead, the YAI Network in Bayside and Community Mainstreaming Associates CMA in Westbury.

The award was given to Family Residences and Essential Enterprises by Christine Barker, President of EEDA’s Self Advocacy group.

'Free To Be' receives Self Advocacy Group of the Year Award

Levittown students search for higher opportunities

Representatives from approximately 50 East Coast colleges and universities attended both Levittown’s Division Avenue and MacArthur high schools’ annual college mini-fairs. Students visited the tables stacked with information and took the time to speak with recruiters about programs, the application process, and acceptance criteria and procedures.

The purpose of mini-fairs is to encourage juniors and seniors to start thinking about the college search, if they have not already begun the process. A mini-fair provides opportunity to collect information about potential higher education choices, aids in eliminating the stress of having to make a planned visit, and assists those students who are unable to physically visit a college.

us at The Mary Louis Academy’s Annual Open House on Sunday, October 16th. Enter through the Edgerton Boulevard entrance to begin your personalized tour of our campus.

MacArthur High School student Nick Colardi spoke with University of Rhode Island representative Louis Brill about the school’s nursing program during the college mini-fair.

From left, Division Avenue High School students Laiba Ahmed, Hyzell Lim, Menna Abotelleb and Vicky Marinakus collected information about potential schools at the college mini-fair.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Linking STEAM with physical education

Science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics were the focus of a physical education unit at East Broadway Elementary School in Levittown. The weeklong centers included cup stacking, building structures with tiles, dominoes challenges, and creating creatures with K’Nex. As each student rotated through

the stations, they improved eye and hand coordination, honed cooperation and communication skills, participated in teamwork and fostered creativity.

Physical education teachers Diane Chapman, Pat Nolan and Jamie San Filippo explained that there is a direct correlation between the skills used

Tile-building activity during physical education activities at E. Broadway Elementary School in Levittown utilized creativity, teamwork, communication & cooperation skills.

in the STEAM/Physical education unit and those utilized during most team exercises. Chapman added, “The

STEAM activity is also inclusive for all students that possess different learning levels.”

Levittown students used their STEAM skills to build a structure using plastic cups during a physical education unit at East Broadway Elementary School.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Hicksville to host Fall Senior Citizen Luncheon

Hicksville Public School District is pleased to host the 25th annual Fall Senior Citizen Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at Hicksville High School.

The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with an opening reception for guests, and will include a luncheon with a choice of three delicious entrees: chicken cordon bleu, Swedish meatballs or baked ziti. Tickets are available for purchase to Hicksville senior citizen residents at $5 each from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Administration

Building reception desk, located at 200 Division Ave. Entertainment during the luncheon will be provided by talented Hicksville High School music and theater students who will present musical numbers and acting prepared especially for our guests.

The senior citizen community is encouraged to join the district for a wonderful afternoon of dining and entertainment. For additional information, residents may contact the Office of Community Services at 516-733-2190.

Grand opening

Karako Suits, a family owned business, has opened a branch in Plainview at 1034 Old Country Road in the Morton Village Shopping Center.

The first Karako Suits location opened on May of 1982, in the famous Garment District in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. It specialized in leather jackets & men’s suits.

Today, Karako operates ten stores

throughout New York, as well as New York City and New Jersey. It has locations in Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, and Rockland counties, in addition to our New Jersey location in Union.

In recent years, Karako has began to manufacture its own line of products, allowing us to personally select fabrics and styles.

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Soccer club opening day

Nassau County Legislator Dunne was honored to take part in The Levittown Soccer Club Annual Opening Day Ceremony. A beautiful day was had by all. Pictured l to r with Legislator Dunne are: Father Ralph Sommers, Pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown, New York State Senator Kemp Hannon, Joann Regan, Donna Pelini, Sally Marinai, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino, Jim San Filippo and Town of Hempstead Councilman Gary Hudes.

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

On First Street in Mineola, a victim has reported that his parked vehicle was keyed at 12:30 p.m. on September 10.

At 9 p.m. on September 13, personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Island Street in Plainview.

Between 11:05 and 11:30 a.m. on September 14, a 56-year-old man from Hempstead was observed shoplifting at a business on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. He was arrested and charged with that crime.

At 5 p.m. on August 14, license plates were stolen from a vehicle on Old Country Road in Westbury.

On September 15 at 9:15 p.m., at a parking lot on Merrick Avenue in Westbury, two 20-year-old men, one from Long Beach and the other from Owings Mills, were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

n Sunglasses were stolen from a vehicle on Arcadia Lane in Hicksville between 11:30 p.m. on September 15 and 8:45 a.m. the next morning.

Unknown subjects sprayed insulation foam around the outer perimeter of a victim’s vehicle as it was parked on Washington Avenue in Mineola between the hours of 7 p.m. on September 16 and 8:30 a.m. the next day.

n On Washington Avenue in Roosevelt, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged the window of her parked car at 10:50 p.m. on September 16.

n On Post Avenue in Westbury, a 39-year-old man from Glen Cove was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 2:45 a.m. on September 17.

n At 2:50 a.m. on September 17, a 29-year-old man from Valley Stream was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Park Boulevard in East Meadow.

n On Elm Street in West Hempstead, unknown subjects damaged the passenger side view mirror of a parked vehicle between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. on September 17.

The side view mirror of a victim’s car was damaged between 8 p.m. on September 17 and 12:15 a.m. the next morning while it was parked on Lawrence Street in Uniondale.

At Uniondale Park, located on Uniondale Avenue in that town, a report was filed regarding damage to three sections of a chain link fence. The damage occurred between 9 p.m. on September 17 and 8 a.m. the next morning.

At Dave & Buster’s in Old Country Road in Westbury, a cell phone was stolen from a vehicle at 10 p.m. on September 17.

A car that was parked on Hub Lane and Saddle Lane in Levittown was damaged at 1:20 a.m. on September 18.

At the intersection of Edward Street and Hicksville Road in Bethpage, a 30-year-old man from Old Bethpage was arrested band was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 1:55 a.m. on September 18.

At 10:30 p.m. on September 18, a 31-year-old man from Mineola was arrested on Second Street in that town. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. …

On Northern State Parkway at Meadowbrook South in Carle Place, a 25-year-old man from Wantagh was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on September 19 at 3:11 a.m. …

A 41-year-old man from Centereach was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 5:19 a.m. on September 19 at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Uniondale Avenue in Uniondale. …

A pocketbook and wallet were stolen from a vehicle on Brenner Avenue in Bethpage between 8 p.m. on September 20 and 8:30 a.m. the following morning.

On Old Country Road in Westbury, an 18-year-old man from Westbury was arrested. He was apprehended and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 11:20 p.m. on September 20. …

Sometime between 11:30 p.m. on September 20 and 6:20 a.m. on September 21, the rear driver’s side window of a victim’s vehicle was broken while parked on Frankel Boulevard in Merrick.

At the Stop & Shop Supermarket, located on Old Country Road in Carle Place, a victim has reported that unknown subjects keyed her vehicle while parked between 6:30 and 10 p.m. on September 21.

Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

Changing the Debate?

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

This is written the day before the vice presidential debate. Neither vice presidential candidate, Indiana governor Mike Pence nor Virginia senator Tim Kaine, are particularly well known outside their home state. The best that can be said from the perspective of the Donald Trump campaign is that the debate will likely move attention away from a pretty bad week dominated by the candidate’s taxes and, rather bizarrely, the story of his dealings with a Miss Universe beauty queen in the 1990’s.

As an overall comment, even by the standards of recent presidential campaign debate, the discourse this year has been pretty lame. Yes, character matters, as does temperament and the physical health of the candidate, and actions taken 20 or 30 years ago provide some insight into what type of person the nominee is. On the other hand, voters have a right to understand where the candidates stand on major issues.

One such issue is health care. Before the advent of President Obama’s health care plan, often called Obamacare, passed by one vote during President Obama’s second year in office, no one would have said that the United States had an ideal health system. There were a large numbers of uninsured citizens, sometimes onerous preexisting condition requirements and a mostly employer paid system that divorced the paying decision from the needs of recipients.

Nevertheless, it is becoming increasingly clear that Obamacare is not the answer, and not just because of broken promises assuring people that they could keep health coverage that they like. Indeed, no less a leading Democrat than Bill Clinton sharply attacked the current system this week. Mr. Clinton pointed to people “with premiums doubled and their coverage cut in half”, as well as “small businesspeople and individuals who make just a little too much to get any of these subsidies.”

An analysis in The New York Times this week said that the law “will have to change to survive.”

Under Obamacare, the newly established exchanges for indi -

vidual purchasers (as opposed to employers) have proved too expensive for many consumers, but also unprofitable for many insurers. While the law provides for penalties for nonpurchasers of insurance, the policies offered have not proved attractive to many young, healthy consumers, who have chosen to go without coverage.

In addition, as mentioned by Mr. Clinton, many relatively small businesses are hit hard by the new program, especially employers of over 50 employers now required to offer coverage to workers with 30 or more hours a week or be hit with a “pay or play” penalty. In addition to bearing the risk of sharply higher premiums, employers are also deeply unhappy about the administrative and paperwork burden of the new law.

It is difficult to know what a President Donald Trump or a President Hillary Clinton would do about health care. Mr. Trump pledges to repeal Obamacare, something he presumably could do (or at least defund it) with both houses of Congress in GOP hands. However, he would quickly come under pressure to come up with substitute measure that are not just a restoration of the unsatisfactory system before Obamacare and would have to deal with people who regard Obamacare premium subsidies as an entitlement. We have heard nothing about this.

Ms. Clinton promises to improve Obamacare and sometimes makes noises about a “single payer” (critics would say socialized) system, but she would have zero chances of enacting this system if, as almost everyone expects, the GOP controls at least one house of Congress after the election. We are very light on details from her as well.

And of course, there are many other important issues that have received almost no discussion so far in the race. Reform of the Social Security system, which is projected to run out of money to pay promised benefits within 20 years, is another key topic. But focusing on issues like health care and Social Security seems beyond the pale in this strange political year.

COLLEGE NOTES

Samantha Petry of Bethpage, has enrolled at Alvernia University, beginning this fall 2016 semester. A graduate

THE VIEW FROM HERE

of Island Trees High School, Petry is studying Nursing at Alvernia.

Stress & illness: Exploring the mind body connection

The relationship between the mind and body is both complex and compelling. Please join us as we explore and understand the role of stress in illness and health.

As part of a wellness initiative that focuses on highlighting and reducing the negative effects of stress, WinthropUniversity Hospital will offer a free seminar, “Stress & Illness: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection” on Wednesday, October 26, at 7 PM. The program will be held in the Winthrop Research and Academic Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, Room G-018.

Deepan Singh, MD, Psychiatrist in the Department of Behavioral Health at Winthrop, will explain the mind-body connection, and its role in managing health. In this interactive program, Carole Filangieri, PhD, Psychologist in the Department of Behavioral Health at Winthrop, and Brittany Rush, Stony Brook Medical Student, will demon-

strate proven techniques that can improve wellness by managing stress and anxiety. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice these techniques and will learn how they can continue using these tools at home. A question and answer period will follow.

Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave., which is free after 6 PM. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building. Guests may enter the parking garage from First Street; parking is free after 6 PM.

Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, please call (516) 663-8300. For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Youth Ice Hockey Program Registration

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone announced that registration for the Town of Oyster Bay Youth Ice Hockey Program will take place on Sunday, October 16th (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.), Monday, October 17 (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and Thursday, October 20 (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center located at 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage (in Bethpage Community Park). Ice hockey schedules will be distributed at registration.

“Youngsters from the ages three to thirteen can take advantage of the Town of Oyster Bay Youth Ice Hockey Program to hone their skating and hockey skills under the guidance of experienced ice hockey coaches,” Councilman Macagnone stated. “The Youth Ice Hockey Program has received acclaim by the National Hockey League, who have partnered with the Town for a ‘Hockey is For Everyone’ initiative that promotes hockey programming and youth enrichment.”

Anyone interested in registering for the Youth Ice Hockey Program must bring a copy of their birth certificate, proof of Town of Oyster Bay residency (canceled check, utility bill, etc.) and a check or money order. MasterCard or Visa payments will also be accepted. All registrants must bring these items, even if they have participated in the past. A parent or legal guardian must be present at registration.

Registration fees are as follows: Tot

Hockey: $200 for one child being registered (plus $150 for each additional child in the same family), and the Youth Hockey Clinic: $325.00 for one child being registered (plus $250 for each additional child in the same family). Please note, if you are registering a child for the Youth Clinic AND another child or children for the Tot Hockey program, the discounted price will apply to the “Tot Hockey” fee(s). Registration for the program ends October 30.

The program is available for players born between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2013, according to the standards below:

Dynamites: January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013

Mini-Mites: January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010

Mites : January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008

Squirts: January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006

Pee Wees: January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004

The Youth Clinic will once again take place in all three Town of Oyster Bay ice rinks. “Dynamites” Hockey will take place at the TOB Ice Skating Center in Bethpage.

Participants are required to bring their own equipment. For a list of mandatory equipment and other general information, or if you are unable to make these registration dates and would like to sign up for the program, call Buzz Deschamps at 433-7465, x8233.

Supermarket Bingo

A Supermarket Bingo will be hosted by the Joseph Barry Columbiettes on Friday, Oct 28. Doors open 7 pm. Games begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $8 per person includes one set of cards. Additional cards, specials, raffles available. Coffee/cake included. Cash bar. Call 516-822-7605 or 516-931-0200 for reservations. Reservations strongly recommended, limited walk-in seating.

The Colubiettes meet at 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville.

Free senior ID program

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces a free Senior I.D. Program Thursday, October 13th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Levittown Public Library (1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown). This program is being held in conjunction with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino and Town Clerk Nasrin G. Ahmad. There is no fee and no appointments are required.

The program allows seniors to obtain a free wallet-sized ID card which includes a photo, the holder’s personal contact information (name, address, phone number, date of birth), and an emergency contact name and phone number which could be useful to emergency responders. Seniors

can carry the card in their wallet so that emergency responders will know who to contact if the senior is in an emergency situation and cannot communicate.

The Senior ID card:

• Includes your personal contact information

• Includes your photo

• Lists an emergency contact name and phone number

• Is helpful to police, fire or ambulance responders in an emergency situation

For information and directions, contact Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700 or E-mail him at hannon@nysenate.gov.

Distinguished

Artists concert series begins

The Town of Oyster Bay 2016-2017 Distinguished Artists Concert kicks off the fall season with a wide variety of performances scheduled at various libraries throughout the Town, Councilman Joseph G. Pinto announced.

“I am happy to announce that beginning in October, the Distinguished Artists Concert series, one of the Town’s most popular programs, will return to help residents get over their end of summer blues. The Distinguished Artists Concert series includes monthly performances that run throughout the year and feature musical acts and dance programs that focus on the various interests our residents here in the Town have,” Councilman Pinto stated. “Admission to each Distinguished Artist Concert is free of charge and each concert provides residents with the finest cultural and performing arts entertainment at various local libraries” Councilman Pinto noted that there are four performances scheduled for October:

-On Saturday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library located on 225 S Oyster Bay Rd, Syosset; husband and wife singing duo “Eranga & Prianga” will perform “International Songs.” Eranga & Prianga are a husband and wife singing duo from New York that will entertain audiences with

a program of international songs.

-On Sunday, October 16, at 2:00 p.m., singer Ricardo Rosa will perform “Zarzuela! Popular Arias from Famous Operas” which will be held at the Jericho Public Library located on 1 Merry Ln, Jericho. All are welcome to attend but this performance requires a ticket. To receive a ticket, please call the Jericho Public Library at 516-935-6790, ext. 19.

-On Sunday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m., vocal trio “Gathering Time” will perform “Tribute to the Artists of Woodstock” a medley of artists from Woodstock reproduced with seamless harmonies, precision guitar playing are inspired percussion at the Farmingdale Public Library located on 116 Merritts Road, Farmingdale.

-On Sunday, October 30, at 2:00 p.m., residents are invited to see the music and dancing skills of “Estampas Folkloricas Peru”; a program of the traditional folk and dance music of Peru to be held at the Locust Valley Public Library located on 170 Buckram Road, Locust Valley.

The “Distinguished Artists” concert series is sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. Anyone looking for more information should call 797-7900 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Science teacher of the year

Bethpage High School science research teacher Chris Pollatos has been named Long Island Science Teacher of the Year in the junior division by the Long Island Science Congress. Nominated for the award, receipt of it is based on student successes in the area.

Mr. Pollatos has been a science teacher in the Bethpage School District since 2003 and began teaching science research in September 2012. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in geology and secondary education, and his master’s degree in science engineering from Queens College. He received the award at a ceremony in May

Photo by Bethpage School District

Bethpage High School science research teacher Chris Pollatos.

Marine Corps. Birthday celebration

Hey Marines! Let’s Go! Celebrate the Marine Corps birthday on November 10th from 6-8pm at the Levittown VFW 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Cost is $5. Per

person. Please RSVP so organizers know how much food to order. 516-902-5105 ask for Lew. Sponsored by the Mid Island Detachment Marine Corps. League.

Third

time’s the charm

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

Division Avenue High School teacher Helen Papayannakos conducted the Levittown Chorus who sang the national anthem prior to the Mets game at Citi Field.

For a third consecutive year, the Levittown Chorus was invited to sing the national anthem prior to the start of the Sept. 20 Mets game at Citi Field. Division Avenue High School teacher Helen Papayannakos and MacArthur High School teacher Lisa Levenberg conducted the chorus, an ensemble of singers from both high schools.

Curriculum Associate for Music Vincent D’Ulisse explained that being invited to perform at Citi Field is an accomplishment in itself, but invited for a third time is unprecedented. “They were invited back for a third year because the Mets organization is thrilled with the partnership we have formed, as well as the high level of musical performance.”

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Hicksville Homecoming 2016

BY MARY MASTERSON

One of the most enjoyable traditions that the Hicksville community can count on as each new school year begins is Hicksville High School’s Homecoming . This year the Hicksville PTA Council needed some brave volunteers to take turns sitting in their ever popular dunk tank and wait as hundreds lined up willing to pay for the chance to send them plunging into the icy water below. The proceeds of this event are used to fund scholarships for graduating seniors. One of the first to answer the call was Dutch Lane School’s beloved physical education teacher and Hicksville Congress of Teachers’ union president, Tom Glenn. Being a great sport, Tom smiled broadly as parents, students of all ages, and even fellow colleagues enthusiastically took their turns trying to dunk him. Never one to disappoint, when the smallest children were unable to hit the target with the ball, Tom encouraged them to run up to the target and hit it with their hand so they could still see him make a big splash, much to their delight. Other teachers who rose to the occasion to make this event a great success were Frank LoCascio (Hicksville High School), Petrice Grimaldi (Hicksville High School), Jessica Ficke (Burns Avenue School), and Allison LoGiudice (Old Country Road School). These HCT members, along with Board of Education and Hicksville alumni volunteers, raised over $400!

In addition, the HCT, showcasing their dedication and commitment to the children of Hicksville and to the community at large, had their own booth to raise money for scholarships, at which people could earn prizes by participat-

ing in a bean bag toss game. Cheers and laughter were heard around the booth as each contestant won their prize.

Homecoming is one of the many ways that the Hicksville Congress of Teachers gives back to the community. The time and dedication of so many union members help to make each homecoming very special, and this year was no exception. The HCT would like to extend a huge thank you to all of its members who gave of their time and represented the union with pride and distinction.

Great sport, HCT President Tom Glenn waiting to get dunked

New fifth grade teacher at Burns Avenue School and former Hicksville High School alumna Jessica Ficke

Brendan Weih taking aim before sucessfully sending Tom Glenn into the water!

Hicksville Congress of Teachers volunteer at Homecoming

Friday, October 7, 2016

What’s Up on the Colorado Ski Country USA Slopes this Season

BY KAREN RUBIN

For the 2016/17 season, Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) guests will find new dining options, new chairlifts and new terrain enhancements, expanded air service, as well as other improvements that elevate the premier skiing and snowboarding4as well as the apres experience at CSCUSA resorts.

Many of the resorts can be experienced as part of Ski Pass programs (which typically pay for themselves in about five days), such as the M.A.X. Pass which, in addition to a full complement of Northeastern resorts features five CSCUSA members (and the five-days at each can be an added on for $299 to a local unlimited season pass): Copper Mountain, Winter Park, Steamboat, Crested Butte and Eldora, which gives visitors 5 days at each resort and The Rocky Mountain Super Pass that gives six days each at Steamboat, Crested Butte, Copper Mountain, Winter Park and Eldora.

Here’s a summary of the many upgrades, improvements and what makes CSCUSA resorts special that guests will enjoy during the 2016/17 ski season:

Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain is introducing an all-access Copper Pass that provides unlimited visits to the Woodward Barn, a unique indoor training facility where you can learn and practice freestyle techniques in a safe environment (for example, you go down an artificial slope into

up to $300 when you fly directly into

a pool of plastic balls). It’s just one of the reasons why Copper is such a special place for teens, particularly.

Copper offers many distinctive features: a noon groom, where a trail is kept pristine until the afternoon; free snowcat rides up to Tucker Mountain for a backcountry-type advanced experience on weekends (first come, first-served, but you can take as many rides as you like); free snowshoe tours (fantastic),

One of the most convenient major Rocky Mountain ski resorts to reach from Denver International Airport, it’s just 75 miles and reached by a host of shuttles (about $40-60), and there’s no need for a car once you arrive at the resort, which is actually three pedestrian villages and three mountains (a naturally divided terrain, progressing in difficulty from the easiest terrain to the more difficult as you move east), linked by

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free, shuttle buses (frequent service). Check the website for value packages, but one this year is “1-2 Free” (book 2 nights of lodging, and the third is free); also third day of rentals are free; third day of Youth or Group lessons are free. Also: free 1/2 day lift ticket to be used on day of arrival or departure per Adult Two Day Secret Pass purchased;

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Torchlight parade and fireworks at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Save

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kids 12 & younger ski FREE (Adult 2 day ticket required); -FREE Secret! Pass upgrade - early access / skip lines. Tubing: Purchase two or more sessions and save 33%

And for those looking for luxury accommodations: White River Luxury Rentals will allow guests to book units through the White River Luxury Rentals website and coppercolorado.com.

For more information, visit www. coppercolorado.com.

Winter Park

themaxpass.com) as well as The Rocky Mountain Super Pass (www. winterparkresort.com).

Steamboat

One of the special experiences at Steamboat, which claims more Olympians than any other resort, is the opportunity to take free lessons with one of the most famous American Olympians, Billy Kidd, the first American to win an Olympic medal; now in his 70s, he teaches intermediate and advanced skiers for free); another famous Olympian, also Nelson Carmichael, who medaled in moguls, teaches a free clinic in moguls (advanced). “Sometimes there are five in the group, sometimes 50.” More free: free guided snowshoeing (you pay for rentals), and free guided ski tours.

This is phenomenal for business travelers and visitors to Denver who

What’s special about Winter Park is that this is a world-class resort with fantastic skiing and non-skiing activities, a terrific base village, skating rink, and all the amenities, yet it is owned by the city of Denver (managed by Intrawest). And this year, The Winter Park Express ski train returns, restoring passenger rail service from Denver’s Union Station to the slopes of Winter Park (weekends and holiday Mondays beginning Saturday, January 7 through Sunday, March 26, leaving Denver 7 am), the only service of its kind in the United States. The train leaves Denver at 7 am, arriving at the slopes at 8:30; and you can buy a one-way ticket so you can overnight and return at 4:30 pm, to arrive back in Denver at 6 pm ($39/one way, kids half-price).

want to extend their stay with a ski holiday; out-of-towners can use the light rail (Light rail $8) from Denver International Airport and overnight (and acclimate to altitude) in Denver; or, take a shuttle directly from DIA and the ski train back to Denver.

There are four new state-of-the-art snowcats that can be used year-round to trim trees and bushes in the summer that have a tendency to peek through the snow in the winter. At peak output the resort will be able to groom almost 1,000 acres, which is a lot of corduroy. This year, Winter Park is participating in the M.A.X. Pass program (www.

Famous for its Rocky Mountain cowboy feel, Steamboat is very familyfocused – it was one of the first to offer kids ski free program (kids still ski free with adult for five days and rent free if adult rents), opens the season with a new high speed detachable quad (replaced old lift) which gets skiers up the mountain in less than half the time. What is more, this is the third season that Steamboat offers night skiing (Thursday to Monday, 5-8 pm, in spring, 5:30-8:30 pm’ 1000 vertical feet, beginner to advanced).

Steamboat’s new mountain coaster will operate year-round in the vicinity of Christie Peak Express lift. The mountain coaster will allow guests to ride a gravity driven sled up the mountain and then slide down the rails while controlling the sled.

For 2016/17 Steamboat is replacing its Elkhead fixed-grip quad with a

Dopplemayr high-speed detachable quad, cutting ride times by more than half. Safety bars will also be added to the new lift. The increased speed and capacity of the new Elkhead lift is expected to substantially improve the guest experience in the popular Sunshine and Priest Creek areas of the mountain, especially at lunchtime and end-of-day egress. Skiers will also benefit from improvements to snowmaking include a new Leitwolf snowcat and an upgrade to the pumphouse to increase water

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capacity for snowmaking.

You can fly directly into Hayden Airport (30 minutes from the ski resort) from Newark and (new this year) from San Diego, and ski free that day with a boarding pass, just show your boarding pass at the ticket office. If you’re arriving on a Tuesday or Wednesday, you can ski free Thursday night. With an evening departure, Alaska Airlines passengers can ski for free that day before the flight (minimum two-day lift ticket).

Steamboat’s winter air program

continues to grow with the addition of nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN) on Alaska Airlines for the 2016/17 ski and snowboard season. The twice-weekly flight will operate Wednesdays and Saturdays from Dec. 17 to March 25 on a 76-seat E175 jet, operated by SkyWest Airlines. The 2016/17 air program increases nonstop markets served to 12 major cities in the fourth consecutive year of nonstop flight growth.

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On the OHI Day

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BY LOU THEODORE

A QUESTION! Here’s a question for those in my reading audience who consider themselves history buffs. What was the turning point during World War II that led to the defeat of Nazi Germany? For some, it was Churchill’s resolute stand against Hitler’s blitz of England during the early stages of the war. For others, it was the unforgettable door-to-door battle during the successful defense of Stalingrad. And who can forget Montgomery’s date with destiny against Rommel in North Africa at El Alamein. But for me, there is the one event that stood above them all. And, that’s what this short revisit to the Fall of 1940 is all about.

I would be remiss not to mention that, on October 28th, Greece and all Greek-Americans will celebrate the OHI Day. “OHI” is the Greek word for an emphatic NO! This October 28th marks the 76th anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas’ courageous refusal to submit to Fascist Nazi Germany occupation demands of Greece during World War II. Against far superior military power and insurmountable odds, the proud Greek nation resisted the Axis power, delayed their advance, and ultimately changed the tide of the war. This special day pays tribute to a very special nation with a very special group of individuals during a period of time many have either knowingly or unknowingly chosen to forget.

My first article on the OHI Day was written 11 years ago, and what I had to say then still applies today. Here is that unedited article.

“I was baptized Elias Theodorakos since it is the Greek custom to name the first son after the paternal Papou (grandfather). Within a few years, the name Elias (our first grandson is named Elias) was displaced by Louis, its American counterpart. In second grade, my immigrant parents were told by several public school teachers that it would be in the best interest of the family to Americanize the last name. The name was soon legally changed to Theodore. Although I am an American

first I remain proud of my Hellenic roots. And, it is for this reason that this short piece was written.

The media, novels, movies, television (particularly the History Channel), documentaries, etc., have done a superb job of educating the younger generation about the background and struggles of World War II. The battle for Britain and the defense of Stalingrad are two examples that come to mind, as well as the continuing, repetitive and perhaps overdone coverage of the horrors of the holocaust. But there has been little to nothing about the role Greece played on the events and final outcome of the war.

On to the theme of this article. The 65th anniversary of the repulsion of fascist forces by the Greek Armed Forces was recently celebrated several weeks ago on October 28. (The day came and went without a whimper here in the United States.) The Greeks refer to this as the OHI (no!) Day. OHI was Prime Minister Metaxas’s response to Hitler’s order to peacefully surrender. What followed Metaxas’s response to Hitler was 219 days of fierce battles. That in turn was followed by intense guerrilla warfare that resulted in a brutal occupation that included executions, sufferings, famine, and severe inflation. The rest is now history for some people and all Greeks.

For comparison purposes, the days of resistance of the various combatants to the Nazi-Fascist invasion are listed below:

1. Belgium 18

2. Czechoslovakia 0

3. Denmark 0

4. France 43 (the supposed superpower of that time)

5. Greece 219 (13,696 Greek soldiers died)

6. Luxembourg 0

7. Norway 7

8. Poland 30

9. The Netherlands 4

10. Yugoslavia 3

The total number of human losses in percentage of total population are also listed below.

1. Belgium 1.5%

2. France 2.0%

3. Greece 10.0% (750,000)

4. Poland 1.8%

5. Soviet Union 2.8%

6. The Netherlands 2.2%

7. Yugoslavia 1.7%

Here is what some of the more important players of that time had to say (citations available on request) about the heroic Greek accomplishments against the armies of not only Germany but also the armies of Italy, Bulgaria and Albania.

Adolph Hitler: “As a matter of historical truth, I must ascertain that only the Hellenes, of all the adversaries that confronted me, fought with daring courage and the highest disregard to death... “

Sir Robert Anthony Eden: “Regardless what historians will say in the future, what we can say now is that Hellas gave a memorable lesson to Mussolini, that she was the reason of the resistance in Yugoslavia, that she kept the Germans on the soil of Ipiros and Crete for 6 weeks, that she changed the chronological order of all of the German Major Generals’ plans and, thus, brought about a general alteration in the entire war’s journey and we won.”

Sir Winston Churchill: “The word heroism, I’m afraid, does not reflect in the least the Hellenes’ acts of self-sacrifice that were the defining factor of the victorious ending of all the nations’ common struggle during the 2nd WW for human freedom and dignity.”

“If it were not for the bravery of the Hellenes and their courageous hearts, the ending of the 2nd WW would not have been clear.”

“Until now we were saying that Hellenes fight like heroes. Now we will say: Heroes fight like Hellenes.”

‘The Hellenes” in fighting against the common enemy will share with us in the prosperity of peace.”

Charles DeGaulle: “I fail to give the most needed gratitude that I feel for the heroic resistance of the people and the leaders of Hellas.”

Maurice Schumann (French Minister of Foreign Affairs): “Hellas is the symbol of martyric, enslaved, bleeding, but live Europe. Never has a

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defeat been so honorable for those who underwent it.”

Josef Stalin: “I’m sad because I’m getting old and I will not live much longer to express my gratitude to the Hellenic people whose resistance determined the 2nd WW.”

Moscow Radio Station: “You fought without weapons and you won, being small before the great ones. We owe you gratitude, because you bought time and, thus, we could arm ourselves. As Russians and as fellow humans, we thank you.”

Georgy Joucov (Marshall of the Soviet Army): “If the Russian people managed to raise resistance before the gates of Moscow, to contain and reverse the German hurricane, they owe it to the Hellenic people who delayed the German divisions that could have beaten us. The gigantic battle of Crete was the peak of the Hellenic contribution.”

Benito Mousolini (Prime Minister of Italy): “... the war in Greece proved that anything can be shattered, with respect to the military, and that surprises always await us.”

King George VI (Great Britain): “The great struggle of Hellas was the first big detour for the 2nd WW.”

Sir Harold Alexander (British Marshall): “It would not be an exaggeration to say that Hellas overturned all the German plans forcing Germany to delay for 6 weeks its attack on Russia. We ask ourselves what would have been the position of the Soviet Union without Hellas.”

Franklin Roosevelt: “For Hellas there was granted a delay of 3 hours on the 28th of October 1940 so that she can decide on war or peace, but, even if a delay of 3 days or 3 weeks or 3 years was granted, the answer would have been the same.”

“The Hellenes have taught dignity throughout the centuries (history). When the entire world had lost all hope, the Hellenic people dared to doubt the German monster’s invincibility fighting back with the proud spirit of freedom.”

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BY TOM MARGENAU

Top-Five Social Security Political Myths

I could probably write a column, or more appropriately, a book, called “The Top-100 Myths About Social Security.” There is just so darn much misinformation out there, mostly online, about our nation’s bedrock social insurance system.

Those myths can be divided into two broad categories: political and practical. In a recent column, I dealt with the latter. I wrote about all the misconceptions people have about how retirement benefits are figured and about the eligibility rules for other kinds of Social Security benefits.

Because we are in the midst of a presidential campaign, in which Social Security will no doubt be discussed at rallies and in debates, I thought today’s column would be a good time to debunk the political myths. And let’s start with the biggest one of all.

Myth No. One: The government has stolen Social Security money and used it for other purposes. This one grows out of a misperception of how Social Security is financed. The government takes in almost $2 billion per day (yes, two billion each day) in Social Security payroll taxes. What happens to that money? Every nickel of it is immediately converted into U.S. treasury notes. So the Social Security trust funds do not hold cash. (Think about it: It would be foolish for the trust funds to hold trillions of dollars in cash.) The trust funds hold treasury notes. And three times each month, a huge chunk of those notes are redeemed, with interest paid, in order to make good on the Social Security checks due that month. In the meantime, the government uses the invested Social Security trust fund money for whatever purposes the government needs to spend money. But the key point is this: The money is invested and the Social Security system holds the bonds. Millions of Americans and thousands of foreign investors and hundreds of private pension plans hold U.S. Treasury bonds. Do they think the government is stealing their money? Of course not. They think of it as a sound investment. So why do so many people insist on thinking the same procedure used by the Social Security system is theft?

Myth Number Two: Illegal immigrants get Social Security benefits. I simply don’t know how to respond to this allegation other than to say illegal immigrants do NOT get Social Security benefits. To qualify for benefits, you must prove to the government that you are either or a U.S. citizen, or that you are a noncitizen living in this country legally. That latter point may surprise some people. There are thousands on noncitizens who get Social Security

checks, because they have lived in this country legally and worked and paid Social Security taxes. (By the way, there are many hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens who get social security benefits from other countries because they lived and worked in those countries.) But to repeat: Illegal immigrants are not draining Social Security funds. In fact, many studies have shown that just the opposite is the case. Many thousands of people living here illegally who have somehow acquired illegal Social Security numbers have pumped billions of dollars into the Social Security trust funds over the years and never collected a dime in return.

Myth Number Three: Social Security hands out welfare benefits to people who never paid into the system.

This myth comes from two misconceptions people have. The first is confusing the Supplemental Security Income program with Social Security. SSI is a federal welfare program the Social Security Administration manages for the government. It pays a very small monthly stipend to poor elderly and disabled people. SSI benefits, which may indeed go to people who have never worked and paid taxes, are NOT funded out of Social Security taxes. They are financed, like all other welfare programs, out of general tax revenues. The second misconception has to do with Social Security dependent and survivor benefits. There are millions of spouses, widows, widowers and children who are getting Social Security benefits even though they may have never worked and paid into the system. But they are the legal dependents or survivors of someone who has done just that.

Myth Number Four: Social Security needs radical reform to stay solvent for future generations. Myth Number Five: Social Security is sacred. Leave it alone.

These final two myths are diametrically opposed to one another, but I’m lumping them together because they both deal with the issue of Social Security reform (or lack thereof). Social Security has changed a lot over the last 80 years. The program has always been tweaked and reformed to meet the needs of the American public or to respond to past funding shortfalls. And it will need to be tweaked again in the near future to deal with the demographic crunch caused by the retirement of the babyboom generation. But “tweaked” is the key word. Many studies have shown that a few relatively modest reforms are all that is needed to keep the system solvent for future generations.

Next week, I’m going to give you a chance to save Social Security. I will present a number of realistic proposals for reform and tell you what each propos-

al would actually do to Social Security’s bottom line.

If you have a Social Security question,

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bigger jets this winter, including an upgrade to a 737-800 for nonstop Chicago Saturday flights that will increase seats from 70 to 166. Capacity on United flights from Newark will increase from 150 to 166 seats, and the Washington-Dulles flight will go from 128 to 150 seats. More nonstop access also will be available for guests flying from Dallas during the holidays with American Airlines adding 14 days of flights in addition to regularly scheduled daily service during that time.

Steamboat’s air program now provides nonstop access from 12 major airports on Alaska, American, Delta and United Airlines as well as convenient connections from more than 300 airports nationwide and worldwide, making Steamboat one of the most easily accessed resorts in the Rocky Mountains. Airfares and packages are currently available for purchase at Steamboat.com/flights or by calling Steamboat Central Reservations® at 1-800-922-2722.

A new flight will offer travelers a chance to experience Steamboat’s legendary Champagne Powder® with a direct flight from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Steamboat/Hayden Airport (HDN). Alaska Airlines will fly routes twice a week from Dec. 17, 2016 to March 25, 2017.

Steamboat, which is owned by Intrawest (also owns Killington and Snowshoe and manages Winter Park) is part of the Rocky Mountain Super Pass Plus.

SVIP package: Save up to 25% on lifts and lodging plus get complimentary VIP experiences: https://www.steamboat. com/plan-your-trip/deals-andpackages/svip

For more information, visit www. steamboat.com.

Crested Butte

Crested Butte has a split personality: the modern, self-contained ski resort on the mountain is a few miles away from a charming, historic coal mining town. It’s an authentic destination, without crowds, where festive community events are a priority, and genuine family adventure awaits. With wide open beginner and intermediate runs, great terrain parks and some of Colorado’s best in-bounds extreme terrain, the mountain has something for everyone.

An historic coal mining turned ski town; Crested Butte is a place that lives and breathes outdoor adventure where the only limits are your own. An authentic destination, where crowds don’t exist, zany, festive community events are a priority, and genuine family adventure awaits. With wide open beginner and intermediate runs, great terrain parks and some of Colorado’s best in-bounds extreme terrain, the

mountain has something for everyone. Be sure to check out the town of Crested Butte: Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town, it’ll leave you wondering why you don’t call this place home.

A new program at the resort debuting this season, Women’s Tips on Tuesday’s, is a half-day women’s specific ski school led by Crested Butte’s top female pros that finishes with a glass of wine.

Receive up to a $300 airfare credit per person when you fly into the conveniently located Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and stay at The Grand Lodge, Lodge at Mountaineer Square or most CBMR managed lodging properties. The offer is valid on nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Los Angeles (LAX) to the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. (Restrictions apply. Subject to availability. Limited time offer.

Save up to $300 per airline ticket when traveling to Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) via Gunnison/Crested Butte airport (direct flights from Denver, Dulles, Houston, Los Angeles). Savings based upon originating city and travel dates; restrictions apply. More information at http://www.skicb.com/ information/save-big-airfare (800-5448448, snow report 970-349-2323, info@ cbmr.com, skicb.com

Book Early and Save BIG: Combine airfare offers with CBMR’s Book Early Save Big Promotion: : Get 25% off lodging when you book 4 nights or more by October 15; get 20% off lodging when you book by November 15 (based on availability; no blackout dates). Discount lift tickets are available with lodging reservation.

Crested Butte is the sister resort to the popular Okemo Resort in Vermont and Sunapee in new Hampshire, and all three pare part of the M.A.X. Pass, which means that season pass holders can, for $299 add on, get five days each at

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the other resorts (along with unlimited skiing at the home resort), or with just the pass ($599), have 5 days at each of 32 resort (the pass pays for itself in 6 days or less). Also, pass holders get 20% off lodging.

Aspen-Snowmass

Aspen will host the 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals March 15-17, 2017, marking the first time the event has been held in the U.S. in 20 years. The races will feature the best men’s and women’s alpine skiing athletes in the world competing in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom and nation’s team event.

Aspen is excited to be hosting the World Cup Men’s and Women’s Finals, March 15-17, 2017 – marking the first time the event has been held in the U.S. in 20 years. The races will feature the best men’s and women’s alpine skiing athletes in the world competing in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom and nation’s team event.

Visitors will be able to watch the events for free on the hill, but there is still plenty of skiing – Aspen-Snowmass is really four ski areas, each with a very distinct personality and ambiance: Aspen is a historic mining town with a hip vibe, the mountain itself is geared for intermediates and advanced; Snowmass is a complete, self-contained full-service ski resort with a full complement of ski terrain (a new lift was added to Gwyn’s High Alpine last year), lodgings styles, restaurants (Gwyn’s High Alpine Restaurant capacity is being increased from 350 to 800, and a new

bar has a large wood-burning fire and big-screen televisions); Buttermilk is a great learning mountain; and Aspen Highlands (relatively secluded and challenging). (www.aspensnowmass. com)

Lodging Deal: Aspen’s The Little Nell offers a “Ski Free in Aspen” package, which includes two complimentary ski passes to four incredible mountainsAspen, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass - for each day you

stay at The Little Nell, staying a minimum of three nights. Ski passes do not include guest arrival and departure days (as most prefer to acclimate to the altitude upon arrival and soak up town on departure). (Based on availability. black out dates. Not combinable with other offers (www.thelittlenell.com/ offers).

For more information, visit www. aspensnowmass.com.

Arapahoe Basin

Arapahoe Basin, a small (by Colorado standards), unpretentious, privately owned mountain, is just next door to Keystone, one of the Vail Resorts, and provides a totally different experience which you can enjoy either on its own (though Arapahoe Basin doesn’t have its own lodging), or free with your Keystone lift ticket or VailResorts EpicPass (a free shuttle between Keystone and A-Basin is provided by the county November through March).

To celebrate A-Basin’s 70th Anniversary, the resort has made significant investments into improving the base area including renovating buildings, improving walkways and ramps, upgrading skier services, expanding Arapahoe Sports and providing better outdoor seating and viewing areas for the main stage. This is a “confidence building” mountain offering amazing extreme terrain, and some groomed

HOMEDESIGN

How to transform a fixer-upper

The real estate market will always have its ups and downs, but real estate is an oft-profitable investment. Real estate investors do their investing for various reasons. Some see a house as a place to hang their hats for years and years, while others look at properties as nothing more than investments.

Buying a home with the intent to fix it up and resell it is called a “fix and flip.” In such situations, investors buy homes at below-market prices before refurbishing the homes with the goal of recouping their initial investment and then some when the homes are ultimately put back on the market. Flipping has become popular for both expert remodelers and novice investors. RealtyTrac®, the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, noted in its “Year-End and Q4 2015 U.S. Home Flipping” report that 5.5 percent of all single family home and condo sales during the year were flipped properties. This marked an increase from the same time the previous year.

Investing in a fixer-upper requires a leap of faith and a vision of what the home can look like in the future. Turning a real estate lemon into lemonade requires certain skills and a good measure of patience. The following are some guidelines to get anyone started.

• Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Make an honest assessment of

your abilities and which renovations, if any, you can handle. If you are unskilled or inexperienced working with your hands, then it can be easy for an investment property to quickly become a money pit. Before purchasing a property, hire a trained home inspector to tour the home with you and point out all of the areas that will need renovation. With this list, begin getting estimates on how much money the work will entail. Determine if this fits with your budget or not. You do not want to invest so much that it exceeds what you could feasibly recoup when it comes time to sell.

• Overlook cosmetic things when visiting properties. Cosmetic issues include all of the easily replaceable items in a home, such as carpeting, appliances, interior paint colors and cabinetry. Focus on the bones of the house — the architectural integrity and those little touches that you envision having a “wow” factor.

• Seek the help of experts. Some flippers think they’ll save the most money by doing all of the work themselves. This isn’t always the case. Professional architects, designers and contractors may help you save money. Contractors have an intimate knowledge of where to buy materials and may be able to negotiate prices based on wholesale or trade costs. In addition, experts can

help you avoid common pitfalls because they’ve already done this type of work time and again. It’s smart to rely on expert advice, even if it means investing a little bit more.

• Save money by doing some work yourself. While the pros may tackle the more complex parts of a given project, such as rewiring electricity or changing the footprint of a home, you can still be involved. Ask to participate in demolition, such as taking down walls or removing old materials from the home. Such participation may be fun, and it can save you substantial amounts of money on labor.

• Recognize that not everything must be completely redone. Realize that, in some instances, a coat of paint and some new accents may be all you need to transform a space. For example, if

kitchen cabinets are in good condition, see if they can be refaced or painted instead of replaced entirely. Install new door pulls/handles to add visual interest. Look for some ready-made items, such as bookshelves, instead of installing custom carpentry.

• Think about what the buyer wants and not what you want. Renovate with an eye toward prospective buyers’ needs. Keep things neutral and accommodating. Research the latest trends to understand what buyers might be seeking in a home. You want potential buyers to envision themselves moving right in.

Renovating a fixer-upper takes time, but it can be a worthwhile project, and one that can help anyone turn a profit in a booming real estate market.

Sound control key to a calm, relaxing home

Inside and out, life can be loud. Retreat from the hustle and bustle of the world by making your home, or specific rooms within it, a calm, relaxing sanctuary.

There’s a room in every house that could benefit from greater sound control, whether it’s a home theater, music room, studio, home office, children’s play room, bathroom, mechanical, or laundry room. Insulating properly will allow you to really enjoy your home that much more and achieve a higher level of comfort.

Experts suggest selecting a dense insulation with a non-directional fiber structure to combat airborne noise such as music, speech and foot traffic. A top choice among builders, contractors, and homeowners is a product called Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound, which is specially designed for your home’s

interior walls, ceilings and floors. This insulation material creates an excellent sound barrier that effectively absorbs noise and reduces the transfer of sound waves from one room to another. Its resistance to fire is an added benefit that also adds passive fire protection to your home, a type of fire precaution that is part of the core of the building and will help control fire by limiting its spread. Certain sound dampening measures, such as carpeting, might also help alleviate echo and reverberation, as will acoustic panels that prevent sound reflections throughout a room. With basic DIY skills, you can simply and affordably construct your own acoustic panels using a stone wool rigid board called Comfortboard 80, which is effective at reducing the intensity and propagation of noise. Find an easy-to-follow tutorial at www.roxul.com/diy.

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Are formal spaces disappearing?

Formal dining rooms may fall victim to more useful spaces popularized by modern home plans.

Formal dining and living spaces could once be found in every home. But such rooms are becoming more and more rare, thanks in large part to the rising popularity of multipurpose open spaces.

As early as 1992, architects and builders were predicting the demise of formal living spaces in homes. At that year’s International Geographical Congress, architectural geographer Artimus Keiffer estimated the living room and dining room would disappear from the American residence in the next century, to be replaced by the family-entertainment room and the computer room. According to North Carolina-based builders Stanton Homes, many home buyers have inquired about converting their formal dining rooms into office spaces or rooms to be used for purposes other than dining.

The National Association of Home Builders also released a special report listing home features expected to become the norm within the next several years. More than half of the NAHB study participants expected the living room to merge with other spaces in the home, while 30 percent expected it to vanish to save on square footage.

So what is taking the place of living rooms and dining rooms? Great rooms and open-concept kitchens have

steadily caught the eyes of designers and homeowners alike. Such rooms enable a free flow between lounging and entertaining spaces and the heart of the home — the kitchen. On-the-go families may not be sitting down to the same formal dinners they once were, or they don’t need the pomp and circumstance of formal meals. Large eat-in-kitchens function well for family meals and even for entertaining friends in a relaxing way.

Thanks to the advent of wireless technology and mobile devices, home residents no longer need to be relegated to one room in the house for their media watching or computer use. This may have helped to accelerate the disappearance of living rooms. In addition, the concept of devoting one space as a media-free zone (traditional formal living or sitting rooms tend to be tech-free) may seem antiquated to this plugged-in generation. Rooms that are comfortable and serve various purposes better suit today’s homeowners.

The rules that once governed the traditional home floor plan are more fluid than ever. Homeowners’ preferences are having a greater impact over which rooms are now being included in new homes and which ones are soon to be history.

Add value to your home with these renovations

Homeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improvements are made to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments. These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home.

Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale.

• Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting money into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitchen can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment, especially if the kitchen matches up well with the rest of your home. Homeowners should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a significant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern colors can easily liven up any space. If you paint with low-VOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very desireable these days.

• Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point, particularly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Finding extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises

that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up shower or bathtub.

• Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that furnaces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, also are smart bets.

• Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home. Adding light can mean including more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows.

• Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing. The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

• Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exteriors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An inviting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home. Before making improvements, homeowners should

Finding space to install an extra bathroom in a home can be a worthwhile investment.

determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.

paint and mood

Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look of a space. The colors homeowners choose for their walls can give rooms their own unique feel and even affect the moods of the people within them.

Finding the right shade for a bedroom or kitchen involves more than just selecting the first color that catches your eye. Design experts and psychologists alike say it may be worthwhile to choose a color that helps you feel good rather than just following design trends. The paint color you pick may add energy to a space or create a tranquil retreat where you can unwind at the end of the day.

BLUE

To create a spa-like environment and a more serene space, look to shades of blue in soft variations. Cool blues are soothing colors that can help lower stress levels and promote sleep. That’s why blue is a frequent fixture in bedrooms and bathrooms. Just be advised that too much blue can make a room appear cold and stark, so balance out blue with some warmer accents.

ORANGE

Many people do not immediately consider bright orange for their homes, but when used as an accent shade, orange can really brighten up a home. Orange is considered a shade that expands creativity and imparts a youthful appeal to a space. Consider an orange accent wall or a burst of color with orange throw pillows. If pumpkin orange is a little too bold for you, tone it down by choosing a more pastel, peachy hue, which is equally warm and energizing.

RED

Red stimulates energy and appetite, which is why the shade is so popular in restaurants and home dining spaces. Red is a good choice for social gathering rooms but may not be the wisest choice for a bedroom, as the color may prove overstimulating.

GREEN

Green can evoke composure and tranquility and works in any room of the house. Since green is the primary color of nature, it also works well for those people who want to bring some of the outdoors inside and work with the fresh starts and new growth that green can inspire. To make green feel less subdued and sleepy, work with its complementary opposite, red, by using a few bold red accents here and there to balance out the tranquility of green.

PURPLE

People have long related purple to royalty, and this dramatic color can add a formal, regal aspect to a home depending on the hue. Purple also may help stimulate the creative side of the brain. In paler shades of lavender, purple can seem almost ethereal and spiritual. Some designers suggest avoiding purple in a bedroom because that is a place you want your brain to rest rather than be stimulated.

YELLOW

Few colors are more vibrant than yellow, which can help stimulate conversation and make thoughts more focused. A luminous shade of yellow is an ideal way to make any space more welcoming and bright. Just use it sparingly, as too much yellow may not be a good thing. Yellow accents mixed with touches of purple can offer the balance needed to prevent yellow rooms from overwhelming residents and guests. Home decorators should keep in mind that colors can be blended to create the desired environment. A color scheme based on complementary colors, or those opposite on the color wheel, may fit. Otherwise, analogous color schemes, or those colors that are next to one another on the color wheel, can create a variation that suits your design needs.

intermediate terrain but is mainly for more accomplished skiers. The views, Adrienne Saia Isaac, Marketing & Communications Manager, tells me, are “breathtaking, like no place else in Colorado.” This year, Dream, the Toronto-based real estate development company that owns the mountain, is investing $4 million in upgrades including an expansion of its intermediate terrain and glade skiing (most of the mountain is above the tree line), kids programs and restaurant.

“We’re turning 70 but keeping up with the times. We offer a different experience from resort - friendlier, more inclusive for families.”

A-Basin has recently updated all of its webcams, installing new ones last season in the base area and facing the Pali terrain and invested in a partnership with Prism for the Divide Cam, situated at the summit. (www. arapahoebasin.com)

Telluride

The beloved Telluride Mountain Village Gondola system, which links the mountain village with the historic town, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in December. A celebration with a series of events and a festive gala will take place during the anniversary month while a number of events will take place to celebrate the Gondola and its contribution to the region throughout the season.

Telluride’s newest restaurant, Altezza at the Peaks, offers incredible views. Altezza, which means “height” in Italian, offers an Italian-inspired menu, with a variety of main courses such as traditional pastas and Coloradoinspired dishes. To broaden the overall resort experience, Telluride is adding a number of ongoing, free, family-

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friendly events to take place when the lifts stop turning for the day including a kids’ zone, a holiday prelude and movie series, other movie nights and live music in the mountain village.

New this year, Telluride, a charming historic town at the base of an incredible ski resort set in the San Juan Mountains, with dramatic peaks and stunning views, has joined The Mountain Collective – a collection of independent resorts, Aspen-Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Taos and Monarch - which gives two free days each at (additional days at 50% off the window ticket rate). Telluride is independently owned by Chuck Horning since 2004.

“We’re not a mega resort – part of the enchantment is that we are not close to other resorts or Denver International Airport. You feel like you have the place to yourself. The San Juan Mountains are spectacular – the Alps of Colorado. Stunning, dramatic,’ in your face’ mountains.”

The mountain offers all levels of abilities and terrain – 60 percent rated beginner and intermediate.

Last year, the resort took over the on-mountain luxury Peaks Resort & Spa, which boasts one of the largest spas in Colorado, at 42,000 sq. ft., indoor/ outdoor pool.

This year, there is increased direct air access from the New York area (Newark), Saturday and Sunday on United Airlines, direct into Montrose Airport, 1 hr, 15 min away, as well as a nonstop United Flight on Saturdays from LaGuardia.

Skiers and riders will also have new transportation options with Allegiant Airlines adding a flight between Montrose/Telluride and Denver. The seasonal flights will operate twice

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people against the German attack, having so thunderously won the Italian attempt to invade the Hellenic soil, filled the American hearts with enthusiasm and won their sympathy. A century and a half earlier during the war of independence, our nation expressed its fiery sympathy for the Hellenes and was hoping for the Hellenic victory.” OHI day serves as another tribute to all Greeks, including Greek-Americans. Following the War of Independence in 1812 when the brutal uncivilized Turks were defeated, the immigration of Greeks to America began in earnest. (The Turks had pillaged, looted, persecuted, and enslaved the Greeks for four centuries) Nearly one tenth of the total population – including my parents - immigrated to our country during the period 1821-1934.

Through it all, Greece has remained the fountainhead of culture and democracy throughout the free world. Despite

weekly and fly nonstop between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and DIA (DEN) with one-way fares as low as $44.

Telluride continues to invest in its infrastructure by enhancing the snowmaking capabilities in the Meadows area that caters to Ski School and beginner skiers and snowboarders. (www.tellurideskiresort.com)

Purgatory

New this season guests will notice the Columbine beginner area has been expanded and re-graded to improve the area where beginners learn to ski and snowboard. Also, the Snow Coaster Tubing Hill has been relocated, redesigned, and enhanced for a better user experience and a hazard tree mitigation project will vastly improve the health of the forest and enhance tree skiing at the resort.

A modernized rope tow, the new T-3 surface lift, will transport skiers on the backside of the mountain heading west to the Legends Lift 8 high-speed detachable-quad chairlift, which debuted last winter. The T-3 lift will also connect a new trail to the Legends Lift 8. The Legends Bypass, which opened last winter as an alternative way down to Lift 8, will be widened and re-graded. Additionally, the snowmaking system has been enhanced with additional snow guns and upgraded nozzles, making snowmaking efforts

more productive and efficient allowing for snowmaking as early as October. Purgatory installed a new point-ofsale software that will make it easier for consumers who are making purchases throughout the resort, providing them with faster transactions at the Ticket Office, Snow Sports School, rentals, retail, and restaurants.

This fall, Purgatory is opening a new convenient retail, rental and repair services shop in Durango at 2615 Main Ave. The remodel will provide a new storefront for outdoor recreation apparel, gear, rentals, repair services, ticket/pass purchases, as well as the resort’s reservation center. (www. skipurg.com)

Information about CSCUSA and its members can be found at www.ColoradoSki.com, on Twitter @ColoradoSkiUSA and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ ColoradoSkiCountryUSA.

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lacking the political and media clout of other ethnic groups, Greek-Americans have evolved into a success story that has become a best-kept secret. They have contributed mightily to our great nation. They rank second only to the American Jews in per capita wealth but first in percent who have earned doctoral degrees.

Yep, I still get that special feeling when someone refers to me as a GreekAmerican.

Note: Thanks are due my first cousins Helen Lake Anton and Harry Lake, aka Apostolakos, for providing some of the background material for this article. Helen was stationed in Greece during part of her C1A career Harry serves on the National Board of Directors and is Finance Chairman of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association).”

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

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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

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.

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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

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MATHEMATICS TUTOR: Grades 5-12, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Regents Prep. Knowledgeable about the Common Core. Certified Teacher. Contact: Kathleen 516-426-8638 or kjomalley91@gmail.com

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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: NYS Certified Spanish Teacher with 15 years experience available for tutoring students in grades 7-12. FLACS A & B. Also available for conversation practice. Local resident. Contact Ashley Johnson 631-560-2304 or email: awhitcomb77@yahoo.com

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.

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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

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

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LACROSSE FACE OFF TRAINING: Chaminade H.S. student, Ivy League commit. Private and semi-private lessons available. Call Tyler 516-567-8875

PRIVATE LACROSSE TRAINING For Kids 1st through 5th grades. 1 child $40/ hr, 2 children $60/hr ($30/child), 3 children $75/hr ($25/child) Call 866-226-7481

SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT

Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you!

Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!

Last Hope Animal Rescue 35th Anniversary Celebration!

Please Support Last Hope Animal Rescue as it celebrates its anniversary on Thursday, October 27th at the Coral House from 6:00 – 10:00 PM.

The night will include a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, DJ and of course Chinese Auctions, 50/50 and a Lotto Tree. Generous donations to be raffled off include a Disney vacation package with more coming in daily. It’s sure to be an exciting evening for all. Coral House – 70 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510

Ticket options include individual seats, table of 10 or table of 12. To arrange for seating together with family and friends, please email Letty Canals at lettycanals@gmail.com.

To see ticket options and to pay via PayPal, please visit: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/join-us-for-our-35th-anniversary-celebration/ For any other questions about the event, please contact Terri Rizzi at montauk1219@yahoo.com.

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Dragon Pride reigns at Division Avenue HS

A beautiful, clear blue sky was the perfect backdrop for Levittown School District’s Division Avenue High School’s annual homecoming parade and game on Sept. 24.

Prior to the game, clubs and members of each class paraded from Wisdom Lane Middle School, down Hempstead Turnpike and onto Division Avenue with homemade banners, and members of the homecoming court rode on the back of decorated convertibles. English teacher Mike Verdi also served as the grand marshal. The high school marching band and cheerleaders led the way as families and Levittown residents gathered on the sides of local streets to show their support.

To kick off the game, Alexa McCall and Erin McCall led the community in the Pledge of Allegiance while Jaida Rivera sang the national anthem. The halftime show was packed with performances from the cheerleaders,

the kickline team and the high school marching band. During a special presentation, the homecoming court was announced and Steven Reilly and Jamie Alvino were crowned homecoming queen and king, while Samantha Medak-Carreras and Douglas Melgar were crowned homecoming princess and prince.

The Dragons flexed their muscle and managed a victory against New Hyde Park with a score of 21-6.

The Division Avenue High School homecoming court included, from left, Kristina Spano, Chris Rzemieniewski, Michael Stinnett, Annie Tao, Erin McCauley, king Steven Reilly, queen Jamie Alvino, princess Samantha Medak-Carreras, prince Douglas Melgar, Faraz Tajammul & Sisam Bhandari.

*Vinnie Inciarrano not pictured.

The Division Avenue band performed at the halftime show.

The Division Avenue cheerleading team performed stunts and rallied the crowd during the homecoming football game.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

An annual tradition for members of the Wisdom Lane Middle School band to march in the Division Avenue High School homecoming parade.

Division Avenue High School seniors were winners in the banner contest on homecoming weekend.

Prior to the homecoming parade, Levittown faculty and staff gathered for a photo.

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 M.I.T. 5458

4X9/16, 23, 30; 10/7

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of HT&T PROPERTIES, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/01/2016 Off.

Loc.: NASS. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 441 CENTRAL AVE. BETHPAGE, NY 11714. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

B.N. 7169

6X 9/23,30,10/7,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK –COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX# 2009/2016

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE

Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises are situated. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, against ANNA LEONE if living, and if she be deceased, all heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants; and all heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the

aforesaid classes of persons if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff except as herein stated, GE MONEY; WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL INSPECTOR GENERAL/HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN. ON BEHALF OF NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; STATE OF NEW YORK; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; JOHN DOE (Said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises.) Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete of this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America, may appear or answer within 60 days of service thereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Supreme Court of the State of New York and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on 09/08/2016. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, (Section 45, Block 331, Lot 11), said premises known as 24 Rim Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR

LEGAL NOTICES

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 you 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, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Clarfield, Okon, Salomone, & Pincus, P.L. 425 RXR Plaza, 4th Floor, UNIONDALE, NY 11556

MIT 5460

4X9/30, 10/7, 14, 21

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Formation of A.B. &H Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/5/2016. Off. Loc.: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 34 Barnum Ave., Plainview NY 11803. Purpose: Realty business.

MIT 5461

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LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS

CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007AMC1, Plaintiff against DALJIT S. SODHI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 30, 2010. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on the 1st Day of November, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 49 Seitz Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. (SBL #: 49-196-22).

Approximate amount of lien $379,666.87 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 17070/08. Christopher L. Grayson, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990

Tel. 585/760-8218

Dated: September 7, 2016

B.N. 7171 4X 9/30,10/7,14,21

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Index #: 9205/2014

Filed: JUN 10, 2016

Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company

Plaintiff, -againstJeffrey DeLuca, Nassau County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the estate of Sally Wallis, his/her respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, 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, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Bruce Wallis, as heir to the estate of Sally Wallis, Judith Greifenstein, as heir to the estate of Sally Wa1lis, Unknown Heirs of Sally Wallis and any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as maybe dead, and her spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees, and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANT(S):

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 twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if-this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. 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 SERV1NG A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: Bay Shore, New York March 16, 2015

FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP BY: Pamela Flink Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100

Our File No.: 01-063511-F00

TO:

Public Administrator of Nassau County as Administrator to the estate of Sally Wallis 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501

Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC

Attorneys for Nassau County Public Administrator 254 Nassau Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 Secretary of Housing and

Urban Development

451 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20410

Bruce Wallis as Heir to the Estate of Sally Wallis 124 Haypath Road, Bethpage, NY 11714

Judith Greifenstein as Heir to the Estate of Sally Wallis 23 Halston Lane Coram, NY 11727

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

W.A. Harriman State Campus

Bldg. 9 Albany, NY 12227

United States of America 271 Cadman Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201

BN 7172

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE UPON HEARING OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

That the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Oyster Bay, including estimates for all special improvement districts, for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2017, has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk at Oyster Bay, New York, where it is available for inspection by any interested person during normal business hours.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay will meet and review said Preliminary Budget and hold a public hearing thereon at Town Hall, Oyster Bay, New York at 10:00 oíclock a.m., prevailing time, on the 18th day of October, 2016, and, at such hearing, any person may be heard in favor, or in opposition of, any item or items contained therein, and upon hearing all persons who shall appear at that time, such hearing shall be continued at 7:00 oíclock p.m., on the same date, for the purpose of hearing such additional persons who shall desire to be heard. Pursuant to the provisions of the Town Law, the salaries of the Town Officers are, as follows: Town Supervisor - $140,000.00; Town Board Members (6)$57,500.00 each; Town Clerk - $102,000.00, TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, JOHN VENDITTO , Town Supervisor. JAMES ALTADONNA, JR ., Town Clerk.

B.N. 7173

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE UPON HEARING OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

LEGAL NOTICES

M.I.T. 5462 1X 10/7

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION

Title of Publication: Mid-Island Times & Levittown Times

Publication Number: 346768

Filing Date: 10/01/16

Frequency of issue: Weekly Number of issues published annually: 52

Annual subscription price $20

Known office of publication:

81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY 11801

Contact person: Meg Norris Tel. number: 931-0012

Complete mailing address of headquarters of publisher: 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY 11801

Publisher: Margaret M. Norris, 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY

Editor: Margaret M. Norris, 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY

Managing Editor: Same as

above

Owner: Litmor Publications, Inc., 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY

Known bondholders: none

Tax status: the purpose, function and non-profit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes has not changed during the preceding 12 months.

Extent and nature of circulation: Average number of circulation: Average number of copies each issue during the preceding 12 months:

Total number of copies: 1950

Paid or requested circulation:

1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions

Stated on Form 3541: 27

2. Paid In-County

Subscriptions: 124

3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non USPS Paid Distribution: 1645

4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 1796

Free distribution by Mail

1. Outside County: 0

2 In County: 3

3 Other Classes Mailed

Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail: 0

Total Free distribution: 3

Total distribution: 1799

Copies not distributed: 151

Total: 1950

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 92%

16 Electronic Copy Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

b. Total paid print copies + paid electronic copies 1796

c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies1799

d. Percent paid (both print and electronic copies) 99%

Extent and nature of circulation: Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to actual filing date:

Total number of copies: 1950

Paid or requested circulation:

1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions

Stated on Form 3541: 21

2. Paid In-County

Subscriptions: 108

3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non

USPS Paid Distribution: 1706

4. Other Classes Mailed

Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 1835

Free distribution by mail:

1. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: 0

2. In County as Stated on Form

3541: 3

3. Other Classes Mailed

Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail: 0

Total free distributions: 3

Total distributions: 1838

Copies not distributed: 112

Total: 1950

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 94%

16 Electronic Copy Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

b. Total paid print copies + paid electronic copies 1885

c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies1838

d. Percent paid (both print and electronic copies) 99% STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION

Title of Publication:

Bethpage Newsgram

Publication Number: 053380

Filing Date: 10/01/16

Frequency of issue: Weekly Number of issues published annually: 52

Annual subscription price $20

Known office of publication: 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY 11801

Contact person: Meg Norris

Tel. number: 931-0012

Complete mailing address of headquarters of publisher: 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY 11801

Publisher: Margaret M. Norris, 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY

Editor: Margaret M. Norris, 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY

Managing Editor: Same as above

Owner: Litmor Publications, Inc., 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY

Known bondholders: Estate of Mary J. Morgan, 81 E. Barclay St., Hicksville, NY 11801

Tax status: the purpose, function and non-profit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes has not changed during the preceding 12 months.

Extent and nature of circulation: Average number of circulation: Average number of copies each issue during the preceding 12 months:

Total number of copies: 1000

Paid or requested circulation:

1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: 19

2. Paid In-County Subscriptions: 46

3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non

USPS Paid Distribution: 886

4. Other Classes Mailed

Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 951

Free distribution by mail:

1. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: 0

2. In County as Stated on Form 3541: 1

3. Other Classes Mailed Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail 0

Total free distributions: 1

Total distributions: 952

Copies not distributed: 48

Total: 1000

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 99%

16 Electronic Copy

Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

b. Total paid print copies + paid electronic copies 951

c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies952

d. Percent paid (both print and electronic copies) 99%

Extent and nature of circulation: Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to actual filing date:

Total number of copies: 1000 Paid or requested circulation:

1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions

Stated on Form 3541: 18

2. Paid In-County Subscriptions: 46

3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non USPS Paid Distribution: 872

4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 936

Free distribution by mail:

1. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: 0

2. In County as Stated on Form 3541: 1

3. Other Classes Mailed Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail: 0

Total free distributions: 1

Total distributions: 937

Copies not distributed: 63

Total: 1000

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 99%

16 Electronic Copy

Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

b. Total paid print copies + paid electronic copies 936

c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies 937

d. Percent paid (both print and electronic copies) 99%

Bethpage boasts more than 100 AP Scholars

More than 100 current and former Bethpage High School students have been recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars due to their outstanding success on Advanced Placement exams. Students took the exams in May 2016 after completing challenging college-level courses in the district in a variety of subjects.

According to the College Board’s website, the AP Program offers willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on these exams.

This year, junior Smiti Shah is included in the list of students who have earned the AP Scholar status. It is important to note that it is uncommon for juniors to have taken enough AP classes to earn this designation and it is a testament to Smiti’s academic prowess and successes.

The district congratulates the following students:

National AP Scholars

Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.

Melissa Cao,* Megan Hsun,* Terrie Hsun,* Joaane Kim,* and Naoki Rufian*

AP Scholars with Distinction

Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

Grade 11: Andrei Aziz, Daniel Batista, Dana Chan, Alyssa Darrigo, Shanaz Deen, Samantha Herman, Anthony Hernandez, Amy Kappel, Nicole Kopetz, Keana Lee, Jack Lewis,

Bethpage High School students honored by the College Board as AP Scholars.

Michelle Luo, Paul Maino, Nicole Malatestinic, Brian McCarthy, Daniel Midgette, Vishnu Nair, Jessica Nardulli, Timothy Ogden, Camryn Roeller, Philip Shirinian, Holly Solomon, Andrew Stern and Michael Sweeney

Grade 12: Ali Ahmadi,* Gina Aliberti,* Melissa Cao,* Jack Carney,* Anthony D’Angio,* Emily Dean,* Carly Deo,* Connor Golden,* Megan Hsun,* Terrie Hsun,* Gabriela Iacovano,* Emily Katz,* Joaane Kim,* Emily Klein,* Valerie Kress,* Emma Lammers,* Joseph Landers,* Florence LaPlaca,* Jillian Leavey,* Naoki Rufian,* Laura Russo,* Steven Sciglibaglio,* Samuel Sergio,* Rishi Sohi,* Stephanie Vayner,* Jake Vera, *Jessica Witt* and Ailin Yu*

AP Scholars with Honor

Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

Grade 11: Alec Cavaciuti, Matthew

General tax collection closed

Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich wishes to notify town residents that the 2016 General Tax Collection Warrant has been closed, and all related records have been turned over to the Nassau County Treasurer.

The original warrant specified that $530,914,139.33 was to be collected to support Nassau County, Town of Oyster Bay, and special tax districts. Assessment reductions and tax cancellations amounted to $135,840.96 (0.025%). Nassau County’s portion was $252,013,195.04 (48%). The Town of Oyster Bay’s portion was $95,959,448.57 (18%), and the special tax district’s portion was $173,129,409.11 (33%).

A list of delinquent property payments was reported to the County Treasurer, amounting to $9,676,245.65 (1.8%).

Receiver Stefanich noted that property owners with delinquent taxes would be contacted by the Nassau County Treasurer’s office. Owners will be receiving letters specifying taxes owed along with applicable penalties and late payment fees.

The 2016-17 School Tax levy bill printing will commence on October 1st, and mailing will start in early October. Receiver Stefanich asks property owners to be patient when calling the Tax Office for information on property taxes due to the usual high volume of calls received at the beginning of a new tax collection. Residents are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

Collins, Alyssa Firth, Taylor Hughes, Erin Jedd, Teresa Leclair, Avery Mack, Clare Meaney, Andrew Perico, Madeline Santoro and Zachary Zapata

Grade 12: Scott Altman,* Anndrika Bhatia,* Nicholas Carlino,* Kripa Dahal,* Matthew Daly,* Jason Danglo,* Jack Dorney,* Jennifer Gunning,* Salvatore Imbriale,* John Marchelos,* Jake Marchitto,* Nicholas McElwee,* Joseph Mueller Jr.,* Brendan Reilly,* Lynne Richardson,* Manuel Romo* and Hunter Zappia*

AP Scholars

Granted to students who receive a score of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.

Grade 10: Smiti Shah

Grade 11: Samantha Alaimo, Rachel Chao, Alivia Cioffi, Steven Coyle, Theresa Devivo, Cormac Foley, Marie Giacinto, Jason Glickman, Adam Guarino, Emily Guida, Thomas Lang, Jesse Lee, Andrew Lewis, Ryan McGowan, Matthew Melendez, Michael Narbutt,

Marianna Nerantzinis, Alexa Ritchie, Ryan Salony, Jenna Skaferowsky, Sara Suazo Corrin Tempesta, Giavonna Theocharidis, Elizabeth Valentinetti and Mallory Wilson

Grade 12: Morgan Appleton,* Kyra Bella,* Patrick Berthelsen-Leon,* Deana Bologna,* Dylan Brown,* Eric Cho,* Michael Cipolla,* Danielle Cuozzo,* Thomas D’Agostino,* Samuel Danziger,* Melissa Delgado,* Stephanie DiGiovanna,* Eesh Dutta,* Brianna Fehrenbach,* Jasmine Flynn,* Lauren Fowler,* Sara Fox,* Andrew Frost,* Nick Greco,* Matthew Heym,* Kristen Hoffman,* Alexandra Horemis,* Ryan Jackson,* Ali Khambati,* Ali Khokhar,* Deanna Lazo,* Gregory Llinas,* Paul Marinos,* Daniel McGlynn,* Diana Morrissey,* Samantha Ng,* Arden Niedfeld,* Charles Perry,* Vivek Sanghvi,* Lyana Sayilar,* Brian Seiter,* Prachi Shah,* Michelle Vayner,* Kate Walker* and Junyoung Yuu*

*Denotes Class of 2016 graduate

Free “Aging in Place” program

“No matter how hard we try to avoid it, every person has to address the issue of independent living as they undergo the aging process,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “The growing awareness of the benefits of staying in your home as long as possible are widely recognized.”

Senator Hannon is inviting all Sixth Senatorial District residents to attend his “Aging In Place” seminar at the Bethpage Public Library (47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage) on Friday, October 14, from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Reservations for this event are required and can be made by visiting kemphannon. com or by calling Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700.

“Here in New York, the population aged 65 and over is projected to be almost 3 million, according to the

US Department of Health and Human Services,” said Hannon. “That is a steady increase, expected to continue, and we are working very hard to offer support services and information to help you stay in your home as long as possible.”

Featured topics include discussions of many resources available to local families, and to differentiate between Social and Medical model daycare; how to make Medicaid more affordable, including cost-saving programs, Medigaps, and how Medicare coordinates with Medicaid; “Staying in your own home,” with information on getting assistance, how and where to start; and a review of the options available if a senior stays at home versus going into a facility, how to choose the right one, how to pay for it, and more.

October 7

The film “I Saw The Light” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R, the film is 123 minutes long.

October 9

The Evergreen Trio returns to the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. for a concert of popular songs. No registration is required.

October 10

“Sibling Art Class” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m., involving an art project for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th. Please register in advance.

The Bethpage Public Library offers a “Columbus Day Spectacular: Comedy Show and Circus Arts Extravaganza” at 2 p.m. Please register for tickets.

A program for teens at 2 p.m. in the Hicksville Public Library with Doris Benter will result in a “Spooky Candle”. Please register in advance to participate.

October 11

“Cookie Monster Cookies” is a food preparation session for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th at the Hicksville Public Library, beginning at 7:15 p.m.

The Hicksville Public Library offers a teen craft program to create hoop earrings with Linda Rendina at 7:15 p.m. *Advanced registration is recommended.

October 13

At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Elena Florenzano will present “Italian Cuisine: Beyond Spaghetti and Meatballs”, a lecture and demonstration. Advanced registration.

Children in grades Kindergarten through 5th are invited to attend “Spooky Candle Craft” at the Hicksville Public Library at 4:15 p.m. Please register in advance.

October 14

“Elvis and Nixon”, starring Kevin Spacey, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R, and 87 minutes long.

October 15

The “Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving” class will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Please register in advance.

Teens and Tweens are invited to attend a session on “Minecraft” from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library.

October 16

Songstress Naomi Zeitlin will perform “A Tribute To America” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

October 17

“Now You See Me 2”, starring Mark Ruffalo, will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Running 129 minutes, the film is rated PG-13.

What’s Happening

Linda Cafiero will begin a series of classes in Tai Chi at the Hicksville Public Library today at 5:30 p.m. The series will run through December 19 and advanced registration is required.

The Bethpage Public Library will hold evening Yoga classes, beginning today and running through December 19 in two separate sessions -- beginners meet at 6:45 p.m. and intermediates meet at 8 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

“Presidential Campaign Roundtable” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library for Teens and Tweens, from 7 to 8 p.m.

October 18

The Hicksville Public Library will offer free legal services sponsored by NYLAG and Senator Jack M. Martins from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Please contact the Senator’s office at 516-746-5924 to make an appointment.

The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to demonstrate how to prepare a “Chocolate Haunted House”. Advance registration is recommended.

Howard Shurdut, current affairs lecturer, will discuss the “2016 Presidential Election” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

October 19

At 1 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, a “Pin/Pendant Jewelry Workshop” all be held. Limited registration is available.

Teens are invited to attend “Everything You Should Know About the College Application and Admission Process and Needn’t Be Afraid To Ask” at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15 p.m.

October 20

A series of morning Yoga classes are being held at the Bethpage Public Library, beginning today and running on Thursdays through December 15. Beginners meet at 9:15 a.m. and intermediates meet at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance.

The Bethpage Public Library will hold a bus trip to the Westchester Broadway Theatre for a performance of “Saturday Night Fever”. The bus departs the Library at 9:30 a.m. for those patrons who have registered.

“Halloween Comedy Magic Show” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 4:30 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.

“Long Island’s Ghosts & Haunted Places” is the subject of a discussion with Joseph Flammer and Diane Hill, The Paranormal Adventurers, at the Hicksville Public Library at 7 p.m.

Marie DiPrimo will begin the fall series of “Knitting @ The Library”, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and running through December 15. Please register in advance.

October 21

Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and

Julia Roberts star in “Mother’s Day” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated PG-13, the film runs 118 minutes.

October 22

“Family Halloween Pumpkin Decora-ting” with Chef Rob Scott, will be held at the Bethpage Library at 2 p.m. An adult must accompany each child registered.

October 23

“Music That Moved a Generation -Protest Songs of the 1960’s” is the theme of the concert by The Nina Gordon Party, held at the Bethpage Library at 2 p.m.

October 24

George Clooney stars in the film “Money Monster” at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Rated R, 99 minutes long.

“Here’s Johnny!”, with Jack Schnur, will be presented in two sessions. Part 1 will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library.

October 25

“Zombie Scavenger Hunt”, for Teens and Tweens, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library.

October 26

Fall Medicare open enrollment period begins and Fran Hilliard will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to discuss the options.

October 27

The Bethpage Public Library will host a discussion of “Georgia O’Keeffe: Flower Power” with Louise Cella Caruso at 2 p.m. as part of the Library’s “Art In the Afternoon” series.

“Chocolate Halloween Treats With Judy” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 4 p.m. for children in grades 1st through 5th.

The Young Adult Reading Club will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library.

At 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Tina Geller will teach an art class for teens entitled “Fall/Winter Landscape With Watercolor and Acrylic Paint”. The class will require advanced registration.

October 29

“AARP Smart Driver” class is being offered at the Hicksville Public Library in a single session fro 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. *Advanced registration is required.

On October 29 and 30, Friends of the Bethpage Public Library will hold the “Octacon Gaming Convention at the Library. The event will include many aspects of gaming and no experience is needed. The hours for the convention will be Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compiled by Meg Meyer