Bethpage Newsgram (6/21/19)

C ELEBRATING THEIR H EROES

Summit Lane fourth-graders performed a variety of songs for their heroes at Summit Lane

on June 6th during a special hero celebration. See page 6

Pet shop owner: New legislation hurts

BY GARY SIMEONE

Joe Sollicito, owner of the Love My Puppies NY pet store in Levittown, has been in the animal business since 2006. A recent state legislation, which would ban the sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits at pet stores, would be devastating to businesses like his.

“Shootout for Soldiers” lacrosse benefits veterans

The Town of Oyster Bay’s 6th annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Benefit Game will take place at the Town’s Field of Dreams, located on Old Sunrise Highway in Massapequa on July 18 at 9:00 am. It will continue non-stop for 24 hours until July 19 at 9:00 am.  The event benefits veterans and active duty military personnel.  The Long Island Air Force Association will conduct a special ceremony on July 18 at 5:00 pm to honor Vietnam veterans and present them with medals that commemorate their service in the conflict.  Adding to the spectacle, will be a parachute landing on the field conducted by the “All Veterans Group,” which will deliver the official ball.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Shootout for Soldiers is a terrific game that provides local lacrosse players a chance to enjoy a sport they love in a unique way while also raising charitable funds to support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces.  Whether you enjoy lacrosse or are just looking for a fun-family event, I invite residents to be a part of the festivities.”

The new legislation, which was proposed by State Senator Michael Gianaris (Astoria) and State Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal (Manhattan), aims to stop the flow of animals from so-called ‘puppy mills,’

“This type of legislation would eliminate a family’s choice for a pet and I don’t think that is right, or fair” said Sollicito. “I feel that adopting is a beautiful thing, but the truth of the matter is that 90% of the dogs that are in shelters are Pit Bulls, and those types of dogs are not for everyone including small children.”

which are essentially inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities.

Sollicito said that since he has been in business, he’s only dealt with USDA licensed breeders and has never had a single animal shipped to his store.

“What sets me apart is that I go directly to the breeders myself, handpick the animals I want and do the transporting all on my own. Other places might have their ani-

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The charitable funds raised at Shootout for Soldiers will benefit the Semper Fi Fund, the Ranger Lead the Way Fund, the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Long Island Air Force Association, Team RWB and the Joseph J. Theinert Memorial Fund. Last year, more than $178,000 was raised in support of organizations that benefit our troops, bringing the total raised for the first five years of the event to more than $500,000.

The event features 24 continuous 1-hour sessions.  The score is cumulative, resulting in unique scores for a lacrosse game with totals reaching into the hundreds.  Participants include children, adults, seniors, youth, high school and college players.  Teams that accommodate players with special needs are also scheduled to play.  Among the highlighted matchups is a contest of teams of U.S. veterans beginning at 6 pm, and at 7 pm, players from the Plainedge community will take the field in a session that honors fallen NYPD Detec-

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Elementary School

Photo courtesy Levittown Public Schools

Lazy Days of Summer Picnic

The Levittown Community Council will be hosting its 22nd annual Lazy Days of Summer Picnic on Saturday, July 13 at the East Village Green Park, Jerusalem Avenue and Meriden Road. Free admission, free activities, free entertainment from 11 am to 4 pm.

Bring a picnic lunch, blankets, and chairs for a day of free fun and activities. For information, please contact event chair Louise Cassano at 516-735-5901 or email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com

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Education Partner award presented to teacher

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) recognized Lindsay DeLucca at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Tuesday, April 9 for being honored during the 2019 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Awards. DeLucca, a Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School graduate, is now a business teacher and DECA adviser at her alma mater.

A strategic education partner with school districts since 1967, Nassau BOCES created the awards program

to honor those who share the agency's commitment to providing the best possible education to learners of all ages and abilities.

“Lindsay's passion and enthusiasm for business and education are contagious,” Legislator Drucker said. “Her selflessness is matched only by her dedication, and her kindness serves as a daily example for our future business leaders. Thank you, Lindsay, for all you do!”

Lindsay DeLucca with Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

Portraying historical figures at Kramer Lane School

The second grade at the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Kramer Lane Elementary School hosted a wax museum on April 12, where students portrayed historical figures.

Students spent time preparing for this event by researching famous individuals to feature. Among those selected were Babe Ruth, Betsy Ross, Steve

Jobs, Walt Disney, Amelia Earhart and Barbara Walters.

On the day of the presentation, the second-graders lined the school’s all-purpose room while district administrators and parents visited the “museum.” Dressed as their subjects, students wore buttons that attendees could push in order to hear a biography.

Parents and community members visited a wax museum presented by second-graders at Kramer Lane on April 12.

Students stood in wax form as historical figures during a second grade wax museum on April 12 at Kramer Lane Elementary School.

Second-graders at Kramer Lane Elementary School dressed as historical figures for a wax museum on April 12.

Awards abound for Class of 2019

More than 30 seniors from Division Avenue High School received the Division Avenue High School PTSA Senior Award.

High School

praised by the district’s Director of Science Kevin McDermott

before receiving the Excellence in All Sciences award.

Central administrators, families, staff, community members and board of education members gathered for Division Avenue High School’s and General Douglas MacArthur High School’s annual Senior Awards Night. Division Avenue High School celebrated on June 4, while MacArthur High School marked the occasion on June 6. Senior Awards Night honors seniors prior to graduation with scholarships and awards for their positive high school and community contributions.

Both events were organized and facilitated by each high school’s guidance department with the help of building administrators. Division Avenue High School’s guidance and counseling chairperson Mark Curtiss and MacArthur High School Assistant Principal Anne Rao hosted the event for their respective schools. One by one, students were recognized on stage with scholarships generously provided by community

members, school and local organizations for their service, character and leadership abilities. In addition, principal and department awards were given to seniors who excelled in particular areas of study.

At the conclusion of each ceremony, the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2019 were recognized. Division Avenue High School Principal John Coscia introduced Sean Wolf as the valedictorian and Michael Adams as the salutatorian for the school, while MacArthur High School Principal Joseph Sheehan introduced Saajid Chowdhury as the school’s valedictorian and Hannah Kilmetis as the salutatorian. All senior award recipients and their guests were then invited to a reception where they enjoyed refreshments and celebrated their achievements with their loved ones and peers.

Twelve seniors from MacArthur High School received the Principal’s Award for Outstanding School Service.

Not pictured: AnnMarie Zielinski

MacArthur

senior Saajid Chowdhury (right) was

(left)

Board President Peggy Marenghi (left) presented the Michael and Marion Sheridan Scholarship to Division Avenue High School senior Makayla DeRita (right).

Division Avenue High School seniors Eric Aguilar (left) and Hyzell Lim (right) were honored during the school’s Senior Awards Night.

MacArthur High School senior Kayla Wagner (right) received the Town of Hempstead Community Service and Academic Excellence Award from Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (left).

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

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Students take P.R.I.D.E. in celebrating their heroes

Fourth-grader Anthony Franzo (right) and his hero, his father James Franzo (left).

Fourth-grader Himani Pandey (left) and her hero, her mother Anita Pathak (right).

Summit Lane fourth-graders performed a variety of songs for their heroes.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with colleagues on the Town Board and recognized Hicksville resident Alexa Sheryll for recently being crowned Miss Empire State 2019 at the Miss New York/New Jersey Pageant.

A very bright and talented woman, Alexa will next represent New York at the USA National Miss Scholarship in Disney World this summer. As part of the recent competition, Alexa demonstrated her musical talent and commitment to community service, including the advancement of important causes such as anti-bullying. Supervisor Saladino and Town Board members proudly recognized Alexa’s accomplishments and proclaimed April 16, 2019 as “Alex Sheryll Day in the Town of Oyster Bay.”

Fourth-grader Eliza Khan (left) embraced her father Saqib Khan (right) after reading about how he is her hero.

Fourth-graders in Christine Pase and Michelle Matos’ class at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public Schools honored the heroes in their lives with a special hero celebration on June 6. Loved ones gathered in the school’s all purpose room for the event entitled, “P.R.I.D.E. The Path To Becoming A Hero.” Students were asked to invite a hero in their lives who exemplify the school’s P.R.I.D.E. motto of Patience, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Excellence.

The room was decorated with orange balloons, pictures of each student and their hero, banners and tables with tissues for the guests. The class dressed in their orange P.R.I.D.E. T-shirts as they kicked off the celebration with “I’m Proud to be an American.” Each student was then invited to the podium to read their speeches about their hero. In their writing, students shared how

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their hero lives by P.R.I.D.E. and the positive impact that their hero makes on their life. After their speech, the student presented the writing to their hero in the audience.

The class also performed the songs “Count on Me” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and concluded with “Because You Loved Me,” which made both the students and their guests emotional. A slideshow was presented which showcased each student as a baby, a picture of them with their hero and photos from throughout the school year. After the slideshow, the students sat with their heroes and heard from Mrs. Pase and Mrs. Matos, who expressed how wonderful the class was this year and how much each student will be missed. The heroes were then invited to enjoy some refreshments with their student as the event drew to a close.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Supervisor Joseph Saladino (front row, third from left), Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella (back row, right), Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone (front row, second from right), Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (front row, right), Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (back row, second from left), Councilman Thomas P. Hand (front row, second from left), Councilman Steve Labriola (front row, left), Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (back row, second from right) and Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich (back row, left).

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Dutch Lane students are victorious

Dutch Lane School physical education teacher Barbara Hebron (left) and Principal Janine Rossi joined seven of the school’s students who participated in the Victory Challenge at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale.

Dutch Lane School students participated in the 100-meter run, as well as the 40-meter run at the Victory Challenge games.

Seven students from Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville recently spent the day at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale where they participated in the Victory Challenge – also known as the Nassau County Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged.

Dutch Lane students participated in the 100-meter and 40-meter runs, as well as the soft discus, precision and distance throws. Michael McStay placed

Coffee lounge grand opening

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (fourth from left) joined with his colleagues in government, community leaders and the owners and staff of Mongo's Coffee Roastery & Lounge in celebrating their grand opening at 170 Michael Drive in Syosset. Supervisor Saladino welcomed Mongo’s to the Town of Oyster Bay and presented them with a citation, wishing them great success.

Kindness leaders at Northside Elementary School

first in his 100-meter heat.

“Our physical education teacher Barbara Hebron and I were so excited to have some of our Dutch Lane students participate in this amazing event. We are so proud of them,” said Dutch Lane Principal Janine Rossi, who attended the games with Hebron. “Having both attended before, we are always moved by the spirit of the competitors. It was a great event.”

Photos courtesy of Hicksville School District

Peer Leadership Club adviser Ryan Shaw (back right) presented the “Kindness Leaders” from Northside Elementary School with their certificates. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Members of Northside Elementary School’s Peer Leadership Club in the Levittown Public Schools recently brought awareness to the kind actions that everyone can do for each other during “Random Acts of Kindness Week.” With the guidance of club adviser and second grade teacher Ryan Shaw, the week culminated with a “Kindness Leader” being selected in each classroom by their teacher. These students received leadership certificates for their notable acts of kindness.

Levittown welcomes new National Honor Society members

More than 150 high school students from General Douglas MacArthur High School and Division Avenue High School were inducted into the National Honor Society on April 9 and 30, respectively. District administrators, board members, family and faculty were present for the evening ceremonies to watch as students were sworn in to the prestigious organization.

During Division Avenue’s ceremony, the chamber orchestra performed under the direction of Mark Martufi. Principal John Coscia congratulated the 76 new members and encouraged them to uphold the values of the honor society, just as Levittown community members before them have.

“As newly minted members of the National Honor Society, I not only congratulate you but I challenge you to carry the torch and embrace the ideals of our community when your time at Division Avenue has commenced,” he said.

At MacArthur High School, members of MacApella harmonized the Star-Spangled Banner and the string orchestra performed under the direction of Iris Bastone. Principal Joseph Sheehan also shared his praises for the school’s newest 85 inductees, while encouraging students to thank their loved ones for their support.

“It is without hesitation that I emphasize that each one of these accomplished students epitomize all the necessary traits and characteristics that are mandatory for being highly regarded, valued and respected members of our community,” he said. “MacArthur High School is a much better place because they are a part of it.”

MacArthur High School National Honor Society members welcomed 85 new members into the school’s organization on April 9.

During the ceremonies, members from each school’s National Honor Society executive board conducted a candle lighting ceremony, with each candle representing the organizations values of character, scholarship, leadership and service. Both schools also recognized their 2019 National Honor Society Teacher of the Year, which was proudly awarded to Division Avenue’s orchestra teacher Mark Martufi and MacArthur’s English teacher Lynn Nuzzi.

Division Avenue juniors Jessica

into the National Honor Society.

MacArthur’s newest National Honor Society members Christine Grandon, Christian Blanc, Christopher Flick, Evan Peters and Jason Maynard.

Some of Levittown's newest National Honor Society inductees posing for a picture.

Nussey, Chelsea Velasquez and Megan Avner were inducted

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Charles Campagne School springs into music

The Bethpage Union Free School District’s Charles Campagne Elementary School music department was proud to present the 2019 spring concert on April 10 with a pair of shows.

The musical groups first performed for their peers and teachers with an in-school concert during the day, and later welcomed parents, families and community members to the John F.

Kennedy Middle School for an evening show. Performers included the school’s chorus ensemble, band, recorder ensemble and orchestra.

“Charles Campagne has such talented students,” said Principal Erin Lindsay-DiFiglia. “I am proud to work with them as they teach me something every day.”

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

classmates

Bringing planet Earth to Kramer Lane School

Fourth- and fifth-graders at the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Kramer Lane Elementary School experienced a large earth science experience from guest Mary Watros of BOCES on March 21 and 22.

Ms. Watros brought her lesson on the earth to life with a 19-foot diameter balloon globe, which was assembled in the school’s gymnasium. Her presentation also included satellite pictures of New York, Long Island and other parts of the planet.

With students able to get a larger view of various continents, oceans and other landmarks, Ms. Watros explained the different climates, landscapes and environments that makes up the planet. Students also had the opportunity to walk inside the large balloon to gain another perspective.

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The Charles Campagne Elementary School recorder ensemble performed during the spring concert on April 10.

The Charles Campagne Elementary School chorus ensemble performed for their peers and teachers during the spring concert on April 10.

Charles Campagne Elementary School students applauded their

during the spring concert on April 10.

Mary Watros of BOCES spoke to fourth-graders at Kramer Lane Elementary School during an Earth Balloon lesson on March 22.

Biketours.com 8-day Guided Ride Through Slovenia Offers Surprises

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

When I signed up for Biketours. com’s guided eight-day bike tour of Slovenia, I was expecting sprawling landscapes and quaint villages. What I wasn’t expecting was to be surprised each day by some unique attraction – the most mind-boggling caves I have ever seen (and most thrilling train ride ever!), a castle built into the face of a cliff with a cave as a secret back door, the horse farm where the original Leipzaners we associate with Vienna were bred and trained, as well as the surprises we chanced upon, like getting a tour of a centuries old water mill by the family. I wasn’t expecting to find myself at the intersection of a multiplicity of cultures (flowers hoisted high on a pole to announce a wedding), or thrown back into history. The picturesque landscapes were like icing on a fabulously rich cake.

This actually is the second week of my Biketours.com European biking experience. I had decided to fly into Marco Polo International Airport in Venice to meet up with this guided tour that started in Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana,

Riding through Slovenia countryside © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

so I thought “It’s a far way to go for only eight-days, so why not stop in Venice?” And then I thought, Why not see if Biketours.com offers another biking trip that I can link together?

I found a Venice-Trieste-Istria itinerary, operated by FunActiv, that ended on the day this “Emerald

wilderness if I had to do it on my own.) The Venice bike trip ended in Istria, in Croatia, and, after a search on Rome2Rio.com, I found a bus (Flixbus.com) that would take me into Ljubljana right on time for the start of the second tour, June 21, 2019

Tour of Slovenia’s Gems”, operated by another local operator, Helia, would start, but it was self-guided. I thought about doing it on my own, but sent out an invitation and successfully recruited my son to join me. (Thank goodness, because I think I would have been lost and still wandering around the

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and then from Piran, where that trip ended, back to Marco Polo International Airport in Venice.

It is very interesting to compare the experience of a self-guided tour, with the guided tour.

In the first place, the guided tour of Slovenia averages 26 miles a day and each day; our self-guided trip averages 50 miles a day (though we could have shortened the daily rides by taking train or ferry), so there is more time for sightseeing on the guided trip which is organized around sightseeing – that is, getting to sights in a timely way (our leader, Vlasta, our wonderful guide, also takes votes to see whether we want to detour to take in some attraction, whether we want her to make dinner reservations for us at a restaurant).

On our self-guided trip, we are able to set out from the hotel after a leisurely breakfast, stop for lunch when we want and spend as much time lingering in a village but when we come to a cave in time for a 5 pm English-language tour with still an hour to ride before reaching our destination, we don’t take the chance and so miss an opportunity. We also miss out on visiting the castle of Miramare high above the Bay of Grignano just outside of Trieste (which has a Manet exhibit) because we didn’t know better.

On this Slovenia bike tour, we ride as a group – Vlasta says we ride only as fast as the slowest, that one of us will be the “sweep” riding at the back. We don’t

even have our own maps or cue sheets, but follow the leader. I am only a little frustrated because I have to ask to stop every time I want to take a photo, but it all works out.

We are informed in advance that the terrain is flat and downhill from Ljubljana to Postojna, from where it gets a bit hilly (Vlasta says it is “Slovenia flat – rolling hills). From Stanjel, the cycling is downhill on the way to the coast. Most of the ride is on quiet roads, 25% on roads shared with traffic, 3% on dirt or gravel roads and 2% on dedicated bicycle paths. The tour is appropriate for hybrid and road bikes.

In fact, the end of the tour retraces the Istria section of the bike trip I had just taken, so I was already primed for what to expect on the ride.

Day 1:  Arrival to Ljubljana

It is pouring rain as I make my way from the Porec Hotel in Porec, Croatia, where my eight-day, self-guided VeniceTrieste-Istria bike trip has ended, to the bus station directly behind it, and I am grateful that it is not a day I would be biking. I am pretty proud of myself for having figured out the Flixbus connection – convenient and inexpensive (after having looked online at Rome2Rio.com for how to get between the two cities).

At the bus station in Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, I use my GPS to figure out what public bus to take to get to my hotel in the old city, and after wasting time waiting on the wrong side of the street, hop on the bus. The driver doesn’t understand me but a fellow on the bus helps me figure out where my

stop is in the Old City, and I find the hotel just a short walk from the bus.

I have the afternoon to explore Ljubljana, and miraculously, the rain clears and sun begins to shine as I begin to explore. I come upon a flash mob dance on a small bridge – one of the most scenic spots in the city - and roam the narrow, cobblestone streets of the old town center with its “fin de siècle” mansions.

The Old City is dominated by a mighty fortress on the highest hill, so of course, that’s where I head, along with others who realize it is the best place to watch the sun set.

The castle has a museum inside, open until 9 pm, though you don’t need a ticket to walk around. But I buy the ticket and wander around the various rooms, where in addition to historic displays there are some art exhibitions.

Day 2:  Ljubljana – Vrhnika (24 miles/39 km or 36 miles/57 km with side trip)

Our group meets together for the first time after breakfast at the hotel and our guide, Vlasta, orients us to how the trip is organized. It turns out we are English-speakers from three continents: a couple from England, a couple and

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their friend from New Zealand, a couple from Denver and me, a New Yorker.

We are fitted to our bicycles, load our luggage into the van that accompanies us, and are off.

Vlasta has organized an easy (flat) first day of biking (notably, her rule is that we bike only as fast as the slowest person), but generally 15-20 km/h or 30 km/hr downhill.

We ride across the historic plains surrounding the capital, a flat, easy first day. The immense 160-square kilometer marshy plain, the Ljubljansko Barje, was once a great lake until it dried up 6000 years ago, leaving behind landscape that, we are told, is now home to some of Europe’s rarest forms of bird, plant and insect life.

We stop at the picturesque Iški Vintgar Gorge Nature Reserve, carved deep into a stunning limestone dolomite plateau, and visit the remnants of the world’s highest railway viaduct in Borovnica.

But the highlight of the day’s ride –as is so often the case –is one of those serendipitous happenings:

As we are riding back from visiting the Gorge, I stop to take photos of a picturesque water wheel.

A family proudly shows off its centuries-old mill © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

A young man comes out and offers to take us inside to see how this ancient mill works. He is soon followed by his father who explains that it is one of only two left in Slovenia, and has been in their family for 380 years (Vlasta

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translates). There used to be nine mills on the river, now he keeps this one running to preserve the heritage. It is private, not even a designated historic landmark (though I imagine that a des-

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Seeing the “Generation Gap” up close and personally

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Have you ever had the experience of playing some board games with millennials and rediscovered the generation gap?

That’s what happened to me - and to several of my relatives recently - when we humored my nephew, Brian, by being nice and playing the games he loves playing.

We made the time to do this and got together at my brother and sister in-law’s place because Brian was laid up for a while. We wanted to distract him from his injury and help him along the road to recovery by giving him the choice of games to play.

Brian rattled off 10 or 15 board games and the other six of us, who all happen to be age 50 and above, had not heard of any of the games. They included “The Hare & the Tortoise,” “The Era of Kingdoms,” “Geek Out!,” “Fluxx,” “Tikal” and “Acquire.”

We are more familiar and more comfortable with games like “Loaded Questions,” “Rummikub” and “Trivial Pursuit,” naturally. Also with “Clue” and “Monopoly” even though one game of “Monopoly” can last for hours.

Being good sports, however, we met around 4 p.m., kept open minds and gathered around Phil and Kathy’s dining room table.

Phil and Kathy put out some snacks

and we all grabbed some cold sodas. We knew that we would break for dinner and some conversation then resume playing afterwards.

The first game that Brian chose was “The Hare & the Tortoise.” After setting up the board and game pieces he explained the basic rules.

Here is the idea: At the start of the game/race, each player secretly bets on up to two of five animals: the turtle, rabbit, lamb, wolf and fox. One animal is chosen at random for each player, then after receiving a hand of seven cards, each of us placed one of his cards face-down as an additional bet.

A round ends when three of the five animals reach the goal. Whoever comes in first place, second and third gets certain points. All of the points are added up and that determines the first-place winner.

The rules seemed to go on and on, however, so after a while of Brian reading the rules our eyes started glazing over. I confess that my mind drifted to other subjects like the beach, new movies, what I was doing the next day, etc.

A maximum of five people can play this game so our two extra people took a little break and didn’t play but they watched.

We plunged right into the game and to our surprise we all caught on to “The Hare & the Tortoise.” To some extent. We didn’t catch on completely but we

had a basic grasp.

My sister, Michelle, was the lucky winner in the first game we played but we shook our heads in bewilderment because we weren’t sure of what we were doing.

And funny enough, Michelle admitted that she wasn’t even sure how she had won.

We enjoyed that game and were even more comfortable with its goals and objectives after we played a second game of it.

I’m sure that we looked perplexed but charged ahead with the game figuring that Brian would show us how to play as we plodded along. Brian was very patient and a good sport about it.

He explained things as we proceeded but those of us in the “over 50 camp” confessed that we felt both naive and ignorant as we muddled along.

The next game we played was “Tikal.” This is a game of exploration within the Central American jungles in search of lost temples and the treasures within. Players send their team of explorers into the jungle, exposing more and more of the terrain. Along the way, you find temples that require further uncovering and treasures. Players attempt to score points for occupying temples and holding onto treasure.

Two to four players can play at one time so we doubled up. “Tikal” was more complicated than “The Hare &

the Tortoise.” Or maybe we just didn’t find it as interesting. We got through the first game of “Tikal” then broke for dinner.

As we chatted, we “over 50 people” confided in each other the fact that we didn’t like being out of our comfort zone. Before the bunch of us retired we were managers and teachers and other professionals.

We were much more comfortable giving directions every day rather than taking them from a much younger person, i.e., Brian, but it was all for a good cause. We wanted to support Brian while he was on the mend.

I must add that without even having to say so, we were a “judgment-free group.” If one of us made a glaring mistake the rest of us didn’t laugh - okay maybe a little but not a lot.

We respected our relatives’ accomplishments on the job and in life and playing these games we had never heard of and weren’t particularly fond of was a whole different kettle of fish. We all knew that we were definitely out of our element. And out of our collective comfort zone.

Fortunately Brian is a patient teacher and he, too, was good about not deriding us when we made some glaring errors. That made playing much easier and a lot more fun.

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The Social Security Earnings Penalty -- a Bad Law

BY TOM MARGENAU

The Social Security earnings penalty. I don’t like this law. I’ve never liked this law. Before I explain why, let me clarify what I am talking about. The rules say that if you are a Social Security beneficiary who is under age 66 and still working, one dollar must be deducted from your Social Security checks for each two dollars you earn over $17,640 annually. A more lenient penalty applies in the year you turn 66. The earnings threshold is $46,920 with a 3 for 1 withholding scheme. In other words, one dollar is withheld from your benefits for each three dollars you make over $46,920. And once you turn age 66, the penalties go away. Starting with the month you turn 66, you could make a million dollars a day and still be eligible for Social Security checks.

But in this column I’m primarily addressing the law that applies to people under age 66. In a bit, I’ll tell you why I don’t like the law now. But first I want to tell you why I hated it in all of the 32 years I worked for the Social Security Administration. And that’s because it was a mess to administer. To illustrate, I’ll use my own mother as an example. Back in the 1970s, she was getting Social Security widow’s benefits, but she was working part time to supplement her rather meager benefits. She would start out the year reporting her anticipated earnings to her local Social Security office. They would adjust her benefits accordingly, applying the one dollar deduction for each two dollars earned. Then, inevitably, as the year went on, she’d work a little overtime or pick up a couple extra hours of work. She would dutifully report her change in anticipated earnings to the Social Security people, and further adjustments would be made to her monthly widow’s checks. Then maybe she’d be laid off for a time, and her earnings would go down. She’d file yet another report with SSA, and there would be more adjustments to her benefits.

Finally, once the year was over with and she got her W-2 form, she would make a final report of her earnings to the Social Security office leading to yet another benefit adjustment. And on top of that, they would ask for an estimate of her anticipated earnings for the new year, yet more adjustments would be made, and the whole vicious cycle would start over again.

My mom used to complain bitterly to me about this, saying, “Can’t you do anything to help me?” I always had to tell her that there was (and still is) a law that says SSA employees cannot work on any cases involving their relatives. Though, at the end of this column, I will share some advice I eventually gave my mom, and thousands of other people over the years to help them deal with the earn-

ings penalty rules.

But first, I want to explain a more philosophical reason why I don’t like the earnings penalty. I just don’t understand why someone should be punished if they try to work and earn a little money to supplement their Social Security benefits.

Having voiced that concern, I do understand why the law exists. It goes back to the very beginning of Social Security, in the 1930s. Retirement benefits were intended to replace earnings a person loses when he or she retires. Or to put that another way, a person had to retire to get “retirement” benefits.

Over the years, Congress eased up on that restrictive nature of the original law. At first they said people over age 72 could get benefits even if they were still working. The gradually lowered that to the full retirement age (currently 66). And they allowed people under age 66 to earn some money. But again, not much (currently $17,640).

I understand why Congress isn’t eager to change the law: the cost. The Social Security system would have to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in extra benefits each year if the earnings penalty was eliminated. And at a time when they’re looking for ways to trim Social Security spending (as part of an eventual package of reforms to solve the system’s longrange financing problems), passing a law that would greatly increase program outlays just isn’t in the cards.

So because the earnings penalty isn’t going away anytime soon, let me share with you some tips for dealing with it, so you don’t get hung up in the vicious cycle of earnings variances and benefit adjustments that plagued my mother (and millions of other beneficiaries).

One way to go would be to understate your anticipated earnings. Just tell SSA that you plan to make less than whatever the earnings threshold happens to be. For example, for this year, you would say you expect to make less than $17,640, even if you think you will make more than that. What that means is that SSA won’t withhold any of your benefits. Or to turn that around, it means they will send you a Social Security check every month of this year. But what you must remember is that you will have to pay back some of that money once the year is over. In other words, at the beginning of 2020, you will tell SSA how much money you made in 2019 and they will calculate how much money you have to pay back. I think it’s easier having this one-time accounting as opposed to the frequent adjustments using the regular reporting methods.

If you don’t like the idea of having to owe the government any money, you could go the other way around. For example, you could tell SSA that you plan to make $100,000 in 2019, even though you actually expect to make less than that. In this scenario, SSA won’t send

you any Social Security checks. Then in early 2020, you would tell SSA how much money you actually made in 2019 and then they will send you a check to cover the benefits you are due.

I know some of my former SSA colleagues will be absolutely aghast at these suggestions. They will say that I am coaching people to lie to the government. I prefer to think of it as a little fib! And a temporary one at that. Because both scenarios I presented require the

claimant to eventually settle the books with SSA. In the end, either with the constant adjustment in checks through the normal procedures or with the one-time accounting using my method, the people eventually get the proper Social Security benefits they are due.

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

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ignation like that would remove it from the family’s ownership). I admire an old carriage, and the older man says it was his mother’s dowry 65 years ago.

We continue on, and stop at a charming restaurant alongside a pond for lunch.

Just before arriving in Vrhnika where we overnight, we visit the Technical Museum of the Republic of Slovenia (actually a science and technical museum), housed in Bistra Castle, which was later used as a monastery. The castle (technology museum) is like a maze inside and it is tremendous fun to explore.

It provides a different perspective on “technology”. Hunting, for example,

includes the dogs used for hunting and the birds and animals that were hunted. A woman demonstrates how she makes lace using a century-old pattern.

Here, we first encounter Joseph Broz Tito, who served in Yugoslavia’s government from 1943-1980 and was the dictator for much of that (apparently, he was considered a benevolent dictator).

I find my way to this wonderful collection of Tito’s cars: his Rolls Royce (against the backdrop of a giant photo), a Tatra from 1898, a 1923 Chrysler, a Piccolo which was manufactured from 1904-1912.

There are all modes of transportation on display – cars, trucks, bicycles, bus, tractors - and agricultural tools and machines. It evokes 1960s Communist-era “celebration of indus-

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Today’s ride, 57 km, all flat on roads (not dedicated bike trails), is easy cycling, the weather cool and comfortable for biking.

This is just the warm up. The best is yet to come.

(I booked this 8-day “Emerald Tour of Slovenia’s Gems” guided bike tour through BikeTours.com, a broker which has an excellent catalog of well-priced guided and self-guided bike and bike/ boat trips, mostly in Europe, and has very attentive counselors and excellent customer service. Biketours.com, 1222 Tremont Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405, 423-756-8907, 877-462-2423, www.biketours.com, info@biketours.com)

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One of the best bike tours on the planet is in our own backyard: the annual Parks & Trails NY Erie Canal ride, eight-days, 400-miles and 400 years of history, from Buffalo to Albany, a fully supported biking and camping trip (you can even hire Comfy Campers to set up your tent).

The ride raises money and awareness for advocacy for new trail development and this year’s ride will highlight new trails that take the riders off the roadway – this year, cyclists will ride a new stretch west of Lockport in the town of Pendleton and a gorgeous new trail between Amsterdam and Pattersonville (so you no longer bike on the highway). Some 550 riders are expected this year, its 21st annual Cycle the Erie ride, taking place , July

7-14; Parks & Trails NY is still accepting registrations ($925/adult, 6-17 $545, 5-and under $280, ptny.org)

The organization’s key focus now is to build upon the state’s plan for 750-miles of off-road recreational trails - the 360-mile long Erie Canalway, plus Empire State Trail, north-south mixeduse, off-road trail system that will fully connect New York City to Canada.

The plans are already in place for the Empire State Trail to be completed by the end of 2020. In 2019, PTNY launched Trails Across New York Campaign, to build off the momentum of the Empire State Trail’s planned completion in 2020 and support ways to turn the statewide trail system into a true network, connecting local trails with the main spine of the Empire State Trail, including Long Island, “and cementing New York’s position as the nation’s leader in multi-use trails.”

Legislation is currently pending in the NYS Assembly (A. 5035B) (S.4416B has already passed the NYS Senate) would create a statewide multi-use trails plan. This important bill would direct the state to come up with a blueprint for future trails development, helping to turn our local trails across the state into a unified network of trails with major spines and connecting routes, ensuring all parts of the state have access to quality outdoor active recreation on trails.

The Senate version has already passed; the Assembly version is in Ways & Means, which directs the State Parks department to strategize and prioritize filling in the trail gaps. Though it was considered possible for the Assembly to pass its version by the June 19th close of session, if it languishes to the next session, progress will not be lost. Parks &

Parks & Trails NY is hosting the 21st annual Cycle the Erie ride, along the 360-mile scenic and historic Erie Canalway © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Trails was urging people to contact their state legislator to ask them to cosponsor the legislation and to make sure that the legislation is brought up for a vote before the legislature adjourns for the year.

“Trails Across New York envisions a future in which all New Yorkers will be located only minutes from a trail and ideally will be able to access that trail easily and safely by walking or bicycling. Throughout the state, trails, bicycle boulevards, and Complete Streets will be acknowledged as essential and mainstream elements of community infrastructure, much as utility lines and sidewalks are thought of today.”

PTNY notes that New York State’s

trail-rich and trail-friendly reputation will attract visitors from across the nation and abroad to experience the historic communities and varied and beautiful landscapes accessible through the state’s trail network.

Trails offer a wide range of benefits, including stimulating local economies, PTNY notes. The Erie Canalway Trail alone has an estimated annual impact of more than $250 million, and has created close to 3,500 jobs. New York’s outdoor recreation economy annually generates $41.8 billion in consumer spending and supports 313,000 jobs.

Seeing the “Generation Gap” up close and personally

is good.

After dinner we started playing “Acquire” which is a multi-player mergers and acquisitions-themed board game. Tiles on the board represent hotels. There’s play money and stock certificates and the object of the game is to earn the most money by developing and merging hotel chains.

When a chain in which a player owns stock is acquired by a larger chain, players earn money based on the size of the acquired chain. At the end of the game, each player liquidates their stock and determines who has the most money. Brian did some quick computations and Phil won that time.

This particular board game reminded me a little of “Monopoly” in that each player wants to get property and build on it. “Acquire” came out in the 1960s but my siblings and I had never heard of it.

Sometimes each of us won and sometimes each of us came in last in the game. No one likes being last but we were all good humored about it. We didn’t take ourselves seriously which

Very often we were taken by surprise when we were “the big winner” because we didn’t have much of a strategy going, just dumb luck. Talk about being clueless ...

Somewhere along the way Brian pointed out that many of the games had been around for several years. We were oblivious to this fact because gaming was totally outside of our frame of reference. It wasn’t in our everyday sphere of reality.

Talk about politics and current events and we can have an intelligent conversation. Mention “gaming” and usually our eyes start to glaze over.

We clapped and clapped for whoever the winner was in each particular game and we didn’t kid whoever happened to have the fewest points aka come in last place.

“The Hare & the Tortoise” was the one we enjoyed most on that particular night. In any event we were good soldiers, willing to feel ignorant for the sake of Brian’s spirits. He definitely felt better after a night of gaming in his aunt and uncle’s house.

We met a few more times at my house and at Michelle’s house, each time having snacks, a hot dinner, and some cool, creative desserts, and Brian really enjoyed it. So did the rest of us.

This nephew of mine, Brian, is 39 and one of 17 nieces and nephews. He started playing “Dungeons and Dragons” 25 years ago, maybe before that, so gaming is right up his alley.

The last game that my relatives and I played at Phil and Kathy’s house, “Acquire,” went on for hours and just by watching people’s body language I could tell when my brothers and sisters, and sisters-in-law, to some extent, were feeling frustrated if they hadn’t won a game in a while. I also knew that some of them would rather be home watching “Criminal Minds” or CNN on TV.

Still, as the winner or as the person coming in last place, we all stuck with my millennial nephew’s favorite games even though it didn’t make us feel any younger or more modern.

It definitely showed a bit of a chasm, that is, a generation gap. What interests us doesn’t usually interest Brian and vice versa.

When Brian plays these board games with his cousins, with Kylie and Patrick, with Christy and Justin, I listen closely and notice that they all seem to be on the same wavelength.

This serves to reinforce my generation gap theory. My siblings and I are out of our element but the millennials are all on the same page.

When my brothers, sisters and I played poker, hearts, gin rummy and other games with my parents we had fun but there was a certain generation gap, too. It was the baby boomers and the World War II generation, the “greatest generation” to quote Tom Brokaw, and we knew that we’d usually be beaten in our marathon card games by our elders. Not always, but most of the time. Still, we had fun.

We had a certain camaraderie as we

played, talked and dined together. We respected the members of the greatest generation because we knew that many of them did without so that we could get ahead. We knew about many of their sacrifices so we never argued with them about that.

The millennials, however, seem to speak a different language. They take many things for granted and like being surrounded by their iPads, their smart phones, their ear buds and more. They get miffed very easily if they have to do without one or more of those items temporarily.

We baby boomers were - and often still are - content with reading books and watching TV and using landline phones instead of slim cell phones. If the electricity happens to go out we usually can manage. Not all of us are electronically “plugged in” all the time.

They were born into the digital age and we baby boomers were pre all of that technology.

Many of my millennial relatives like eating the best tofu dishes and often compare vegetarian recipes. Speaking for myself, I’m a baby boomer and I still like eating my meat and potatoes.

I was happy that we helped make Brian feel better as he recuperated and as we chatted we actually came across some common ground. The seven of us who were playing board games all had watched “Jeopardy!” on TV recently, watched as Las Vegas resident James Holzhauer, age 35, won a cool $2.4+ million over the course of 32 consecutive games. It was fascinating to see his strategy.

Over several weeks’ time Brian had tuned into the shows, the other six of us had watched and I smiled to myself because here was a subject that Brian, one of my millennials, and the rest of us all liked! Finally, we had bridged the generation gap!

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

13 Ways to Use Vinegar that Will Surprise You

BY MARY HUNT

It’s cheap. It’s available in every supermarket and home center in the universe. And it’s so useful around your home you may have a difficult time believing it. That’s the power of white vinegar -- the same vinegar you cook with and pour on your salad!

WINDOWS

Add 1/4 cup white vinegar to a quart of very warm water to make a good window cleaner. Wipe with a microfiber cloth and your windows will sparkle.

COMPUTER MOUSE

If your mouse has a removable tracking ball, clean it with a 50-50 vinegar-water solution. First, remove the ball from underneath the mouse by twisting off the cover. Dip a clean cloth into the solution; wring it out; and then wipe the ball clean. Next, remove fingerprints and dirt from the mouse itself. Then use a vinegar-moistened cotton swab to clean out the gunk and debris from inside the ball chamber. Allow all parts to dry a couple of hours before reinserting the ball.

LAUNDRY

Instead of fabric softener or dryer sheets, add 1/2 to 1 cup vinegar to the last

rinse in your washing machine (as you would liquid softener). Your clothes will come out soft because the vinegar helps to remove every trace of laundry detergent, which causes fabrics to stiffen.

WATERMARKS

Vinegar will dissolve hard-water marks like those on shower doors, faucets and vases. If the vinegar is hot (heat in the microwave), it works even faster.

BALLPOINT PEN INK

Got ink marks from a ballpoint pen adorning a wall, desktop or other inappropriate space? No worries. Dab fullstrength white vinegar on the ink using a cloth or a sponge. Repeat until the marks are gone. Then buy your child a nice big sketchpad.

DISHWASHER

Instead of pricey commercial rinse agents, fill that little reservoir in your dishwasher with white vinegar. Your dishes will sparkle. Refill often. If your dishwasher does not have this feature, simply add 1/2 to 1 cup (depending on the hardness of your water) to the last rinse.

WINDSHIELD

Wash your windshield with fullstrength vinegar -- avoiding painted areas -- to help keep ice and frost at bay.

WALLPAPER

Vinegar makes a great wallpaper remover. First, remove all the wallpaper you can by simply pulling it off. You’ll probably get only the top layer, but that’s OK. Spray full-strength vinegar on what remains. This will begin to dissolve the glue. Once softened you’ll be able to remove the rest without harsh chemicals.

WINDOW BLINDS

Remove the torture of cleaning mini blinds with this white-glove treatment: Just put on a white cotton glove and moisten the fingers in a solution made of equal parts white vinegar and hot tap water. Then slide your fingers across both sides of each slat, and prepare to be amazed. Use a container of clean water to periodically wash the glove, and then keep going.

TENDERIZE

Use the acidity of vinegar to tenderize meat. I add several tablespoons to pot roast, soups and stews. Balsamic vinegar will add a wonderful flavor, but white vinegar tenderizes just as well. Your guests will think you are serving them filet mignon.

REMOVE WAXY BUILDUP

To get built-up polish off a piece of wood furniture, dip a cloth in equal parts

vinegar and water, and squeeze it out well. Carefully clean away the polish, moving with the grain. Wipe dry with a soft towel or cloth. Most leather tabletops will come clean simply by wiping them down with a soft cloth dipped in 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water. Use a clean towel to dry off any remaining liquid.

HIDE SCRATCHES

To make scratches on wood furniture less noticeable, mix some distilled or cider vinegar and iodine in a small jar, and paint over the scratch with a small artist’s brush. Use more iodine for darker woods and more vinegar for lighter shades.

CANDLE WAX

Did a candle go nuts and drip wax on your fine wood furniture? Do this: First, soften the wax using a hair dryer on its hottest setting. Blot as much of that softened wax as you can with paper towels. Then remove what’s left by rubbing with a cloth soaked in a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Wipe clean with a soft absorbent cloth.

Mary Hunt is the founder of DebtProof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book DebtProof Living,

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I was gone for most of Memorial Day. When I got home, something strange was happening in my pond. Many of the goldfish and some of the koi were behaving abnormally. They were lethargic, and some were staying directly under the waterfalls in an apparent attempt to get more oxygen. Before the next morning, a 21-inch-long koi, a footlong koi and seven large goldfish were dead.

I had to be part historian, part detective and part coroner to try to figure out what happened. The historian in me determined that there were no sick fish or signs of trouble before Memorial Day. However, a severe thunderstorm did move through during the afternoon, with rain, high winds and marble-sized hail. A lot of shoreline plants and nearby landscape plants were damaged. Lots of leaves and parts of plants were floating in the pond.

The detective discovered that some of the neighbors held family events in their nearby yards. Could some of them have sprayed their yards for mosquitos? So far, no one has said they did any spraying.

The coroner noted that none of the fish had any outward signs of injury. It appears the hail did not hit the fish. Some of the goldfish had been breeding in the morning and appeared healthy.

So, what are the possible causes of this fish kill? First, poison in the water. I did add water to the pond the night before because it was getting low. Occasionally, the local municipal water supply changes the wells they use to supply water. The water may have had a higher nitrite level than usual. The legal limit for nitrite in drinking water is much higher than the level necessary to harm fish. I should have tested the water before adding it as well as tested the pond water after noticing the fish in distress, but I didn’t think about it until a day later.

Maybe the plant materi-

Koi Pond Fish Kill A GREENER VIEW

BY JEFF RUGG

al knocked into the water by the storm released some toxic chemicals. There were a lot of leaves in the pond. Maybe lightning from the storm increased the amount of nitrate in the rainwater. Nitrate fertilizes plants, but it is toxic to fish.

Lightning can kill fish in lakes, but the neighbors didn’t think any lightning struck close by; no nearby trees appeared to be injured. Speaking of electricity, submersible pumps can wear out and cause electricity to leak out into the water, harming fish; however, this pond uses an out-of-water pump that can’t harm the fish.

The only sign there was a chemical cause to the problem was the foam that formed near the waterfalls, during which time the fish appeared most stressed. I did a huge water change during the night of Memorial Day and the level of foam decreased.

One of the odd parts of this problem was that two koi over two feet long, one eight-inch koi and several goldfish survived with only minor irritation during the episode and appear unharmed more than a week later.

One of the lessons that can be learned here is that water

should be checked before being added in large amounts to a pond. Nitrite and nitrate are toxic to fish, and test kits are easily purchased at pet stores. Small water changes of less than 10% will increase nitrite and nitrate, but in an established pond, the beneficial bacteria will consume both and they won’t harm the fish.

Another lesson is that all debris should be removed from a pond as soon as possible. This pond is covered by a net in the fall to prevent leaves from filling it.

A final lesson is that fish are very sensitive to airborne chemicals, especially insecticides. Weed-killing herbicides can also kill fish. If anyone in your neighborhood has a fishpond, be very careful to apply chemicals when the wind won’t blow them toward the pond.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@greenerview. com. To find out more about Jeff Rugg and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

COPYRIGHT 2019 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS SYNDICATE

New York Institute of Technology’s chapter of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society (TriBeta) inducted 28 new members, undergraduate students dedicated to research in biology and related fields. The following local students were among the group, who have met high academic standards to qualify:

Abraheem Ahmad of Old Bethpage, a biology major in the NYIT Class of 2021

Anjali Nair of Bethpage, a nursing major in the NYIT Class of 2021

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Kelly Cembrale of Bethpage was honored during Albright College’s endof-year Honors and Awards Ceremony on May 5. A graduate of Island Trees High School, Cembrale earned the Marcus H. Green Pre-Professional Award and the Psychobiology Award. Cembrale is studying biology/psychology at the college.

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Kelly Neary of Hicksville was honored during Albright College’s end-ofyear Honors and Awards Ceremony, May 5. A graduate of Hicksville High School, Neary earned the Albright Improv Award . Neary is studying mathematics/secondary education/theatre minor at the college.

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Jaimee Napolitano of Bethpage has earned membership in SUNY Oneonta’s chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the National Health Preprofessional Honor Society.

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To celebrate the Class of 2019, SUNY Oneonta’s Office of Communication and Marketing produced a remake of the iconic intro to ‘90s television cult classic “Friends” with help from a few of our talented seniors.

Ethan Teper of Plainview provided vocals for the song in the video, which was recorded in one of SUNY Oneonta’s audio recording studios. Teper is studying music industry at SUNY Oneonta.

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Florence R. LaPlaca of Hicksville was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in earth science during commencement ceremonies at State University of New York at Fredonia.

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Two local students were among degree recipients at Campbellsville University during commencement ceremonies on May 3 and 4.

Sandeep Gudimetla of Bethpage graduated with a Master of Science in information technology management

Venkata Lanka of Plainview graduated with a Master of Science in information technology management

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Amaraneni Nikhil of Hicksville graduated witha Master of Science in information technology management

Srivatsava Dudam of Hicksville graduated with a Master of Science in information technology management

Roozer Tuladhar of Hicksville graduated witha Master of Science in information technology management

Bimal Bhargavan of Hicksville received a Master of Science in information systems and security from the University of the Cumberlands during the 2018-2019 academic graduation.

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Emily Leger of Hicksville was one of more than 50 outstanding SUNY Oneonta students selected to receive a 2019 Academic Achievement Award during a reception May 1. Each academic department or program selected one to three outstanding seniors to receive the award.

To be considered for the award, a student must have a minimum gradepoint average of 3.5 in his or her major and must demonstrate exceptional academic improvement over four semesters, as well as excellence in research; leadership and involvement in department, campus and community activities; and/or participation in academic and/or professional situation outside the college.

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More than 700 students have been awarded scholarships at the annual scholarship dinner held on April 4.

Edward Bossong of HicksvilleBiology Department Scholarship

Kelly Carroll of Hicksville - Alumni Association Scholarship

Emily Leger of Hicksville - Mildred J. Haight Memorial Fund

Jake Mcaleer of Levittown - Ilse

Strauss Russell Scholarship

Gabriel Membreno of HicksvilleDorothy A. Wemple ‘36 Scholarship

Adriana Ventrice of Levittown - College at Oneonta Foundation Scholarship, Glenn A. Mayer ‘80 Scholarship and Edward K. Griesmer ‘63 Scholarship

Gina Muhs of Bethpage - Martha and Joseph Forgiano Fund for International Travel and Bill & Khuki Woolever Scholarship

Michael Rotunno of Bethpage - Hewitt Pantaleoni Memorial Music Fund

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More than 160 student researchers presented their work at New York Institute of Technology’s “SOURCE” (Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression), sponsored by NYIT College of Arts and Sciences. The following local students shared their

work at SOURCE:

Michael Vangi of Plainview, who worked individually on “Review of Energy Storage Technologies.”

Prachi Shah of Bethpage, who worked in a team on “The Presence of B-DNA in Dermatophytes [Tinea (Pityridsis) Obscurans] Within Human Tissue: Immunohistochemistry (Part I).”

Chuxuan Wang of Hicksville, who worked individually on “Relationship Study of Naphthyridine-based Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.”

Taesung Kim of Hicksville, who worked in a team on “Head Impacts and Their Effects on Student Athletes On and Off the Field.”

Saadia Javed of Levittown, who worked in a team on “Patterns and Risk Factors of Pediatric Malignancies in a Bangladeshi Tertiary Care Hospital.”

Chandrika Kumari of Hicksville, who worked individually on “Novel Compounds That Inhibit the Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells.”

Gurpreet Singh of Hicksville, who worked in a team on “Impact of the External Environment on the TwoQubit Quantum System.”

Michael Vangi of Plainview, who worked individually on “Review of Energy Storage Technologies.”

Stephan Martinez of Levittown, who worked individually on “A Comprehensive Study on Kinetic Facades and Their Benefits in Thermal Comfort.”

Fareeha Sial of Hicksville, who worked in a team on “Factors That Influence First Time PANCE Pass Rates.”

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On May 16, Rebecca Gofter of Levittown was one of New York Institute of Technology’s 56 nursing students from the Class of 2019 who were welcomed into the profession with a pinning ceremony. Nursing school pinning ceremonies are a rite of passage celebrating the completion of a student’s training as he or she graduates and goes on to pursue a career as an RN.

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More than 1,750 students have been named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Kutztown University, including Zachary Robert Schmidt of Levittown.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

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Amelia Channin from Plainview graduated from Emerson College, receiving a BA in media arts production. Channin completed the degree in December 2018 and was honored on

Sunday, May 12, during commencement.

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Cedar Crest College congratulates dozens of students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2019.

Among the students recognized is Brianna Gregory of Levittown.

The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a grade point average of 3.65 or higher in the academic semester.

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Esme Lim of Plainview was one of eight SUNY Potsdam Spanish majors who were recently inducted into the College’s chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the national Hispanic honor society.

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The State University of New York at Potsdam recognized nearly 900 candidates for graduation during the College’s 2019 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18. The local graduates include:

David Baker of Plainview, who is set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance

Aaron Benowitz of Plainview, who is set to graduate cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in music education

Nicole Davidson of Old Bethpage, who is set to graduate with distinction with a Master of Music degree in music education

Danielle DeMarco of Hicksville, who is set to graduate magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in music education

Brianna Lydon of Bethpage, who is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communication

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Vasishta Peelukhana, an M.S. student from Hicksville studying computer science, completed the fifth ETIC Cybersecurity Hackathon at New York Institute of Technology’s Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC). The event posed encryption challenges for students working in teams. Peelukhana was a member of Team Ninja. They had to break the first code in order to unlock the next challenge, and the fifteen problems became increasingly difficult as the teams advanced in the competition. Time was called after six hours, and the winning teams were those who had correctly solved the most problems.

Glowing artists on display at JFK Middle School

Students at the Bethpage Union Free School District’s John F. Kennedy Middle School were excited to display their talent during the annual art show on April 30.

Parents, peers and community members viewed a range of student-created works, which included celebrity portraits, cartoons, wildlife, beaches and cupcakes. The gallery remained show-

cased in the school’s gymnasium on May 1 for other students and staff members to enjoy.

“The art department is very proud of the hard work and creations by the students,” said art teacher Jamie Bula.

“We hope all attendees enjoyed the special talents of these young artists.”

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Richie Calamia (left) and Mia Bello (right) showcased their artwork at the JFK Middle School art show on April 30.

Drop and read at Central Blvd. School

Students at the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Central Boulevard Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day on March 1 to honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Throughout classrooms and the library, students could be found reading Dr. Seuss books throughout the day while also engaging in fun literacy activities. Additionally, the entire school participated in a “Drop

Everything and Read” event for 15 minutes as students gathered in the school’s gymnasium and all-purpose room. Students also wore “The Cat in the Hat”-inspired headwear to honor the birthday celebration.

The students brought the fun out of reading while celebrating the birthday of one of their favorite authors, Dr. Seuss!

Eighth-graders

Eighth-grader Graciella Conte showed off her advanced art project during the JFK Middle School on April 30.

JFK Middle School seventh-grader Ryan O’Connell stood next to his artwork from the school’s annual art show on April 30.

Students at Central Boulevard Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day on March 1.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

Nassau County WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Edgar Garcia, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 12, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on July 02, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 287 PLAINVIEW ROAD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 12, BLOCK 283, LOT 40. Approximate amount of judgment $376,726.40 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-005659.

Carl Rosner, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5814

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

Nassau County FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against GINA M. FLORIO, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 24, 2017.

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, N.Y. on the 9th day of July, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 11 Belfry Lane, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801.

(Section: 45, Block: 380, Lot: 12). Approximate amount of lien

$ 204,905.81 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 6143-16.

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344

*For sale information, please visit, www.auction,com or call 800-280-2832*

MIT 5815

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court Nassau County

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-2, Plaintiff against RAMON COREAS, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 17, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP), Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on July 16, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 8 Sherwood Road, Levittown, NY 11756. Sec 45 Block 124 Lot 25. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $894,166.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 8276/2012. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.

Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee 11120

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 MIT 5816 4X 06/14,21,28,07/05

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County DITECH FINANCIAL LLC,

LEGAL NOTICES

F/K/A GREEN TREE

SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff against MUKRAJ SINGH A/K/A MUKHRAJ SINGH ET AL, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 30, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP), Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on July 23, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 15 Cornwall Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 11 Block 337 Lot 8. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $678,849.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 16677/08.

Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee VERJN257

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590

MIT 5817

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court Nassau County DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC FKA GREEN TREE

SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

LUCY T. MAHLER, SCOTT L. MAHLER, et al., Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on March 6, 2019, I, John Brickman, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on July 23, 2019 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows:

16 Balsam Lane Hicksville, NY 11801

SBL No.: 46-413-1

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 2437/2015 in the amount of $667,051.14 plus interest and costs.

Kathryn E. Assini, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072

MIT 5818

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SUMMONS IN TAX LIEN FORECLOSURE

Supreme Court Nassau County CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING I LLC, Plaintiffs, against SAMUEL ZARETSKY, if living, et al., Defendants.

To the above named Defendants –YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiffs designate Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the property a lien upon which is being foreclosed is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Julianne T. Capetola J.S.C., dated June 10, 2019. The object of this action is to foreclose a Nassau County Tax Lien covering the premises located at Section: 51 Block 108 Lot 31 on the Tax Map of Nassau County and is also known 93 Shelter Lane, Levittown, New York. Index No. 613333/2018. Dated: June 17, 2019

BRONSTER LLP, Attorney for Plaintiffs, CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING I LLC, By: Nina Khaimova, Esq. 156 West 56th Street, Suite 1801 New York, NY 10019 (347) 246-4889 MIT 5819 4X 06/21,28,07/05,12

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FLIPPING LEAF LLC.

Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 1/3/19.

Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 12 Crest Road E, Merrick, NY 11566. Purpose: any lawful purpose. BN 7397

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, -againstTHE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-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 THE DECEDENT CATHERINE CARTER BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; CHARLES W. CARTER; SALLY GANGI; MARY C. STEWART; PATRICK W. ENNIS; JAMES M. ENNIS; THOMAS C. ENNIS; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CAPITAL ONE BANK; NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS LLC; SLOMIN’S INC.; THOMAS J. LUCAS DBA STAR TAX REDUCTION CONSULTANT; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); STATE OF NEW YORK; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

DATED: Elmsford, New York

June 7, 2019

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Alex Zamenhof Esq., Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523

Phone: (914) 345-3020

NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT IS FORECLOSING

AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE.

NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above-entitled action is to foreclose a reverse mortgage bearing date March 21, 1996 given by Catherine Carter (deceased) to Hartford Funding Ltd. to secure the sum of $130,000.00 and recorded in Liber 17297 at Page 254 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Nassau County on April 12, 1996 and which reverse mortgage was ultimately assigned to the Plaintiff as evidenced by written instrument dated July 14, 2017 and recorded in Liber 42282 at Page 62 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Nassau County on August 2, 2017 covering the premises described as follows: 20 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714

The relief sought in the within action is final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the reverse mortgage described above.

The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against any Defendants in this action.

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Anna R. Anzalone, J.S.C. dated May 29, 2019 and filed May 30 2019

Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure

New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully.

Summons and Complaint

You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself.

Sources of Information and Assistance

The State encourages you to

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

Rights and Obligations

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law.

Foreclosure Rescue Scams

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

Index No. 603303/2018

Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as place of trial Venue is based upon County in which premises are being situate

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Public Notice is hereby given that separate sealed BIDS for the 2018/2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM will be received until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on July, 9, 2019 at the Business Office of Bethpage UFSD, located at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The work shall be as follows: CONTRACT #1 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

BETHPAGE HIGH SCHOOL

28-05-21-03-0-001-043

JOHN F. KENNEDY MS 28-05-21-03-0-002-037

CENTRAL BOULEVARD ES

28-05-21-03-0-003-027

KRAMER LANE ES

28-05-21-03-0-004-023

CHARLES CAMPAGNE ES 28-05-21-03-0-007-024

Plans and specifications may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Architect, John A. Grillo Architect P.C., (631-476-2161) located at 1213 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays on or after June 21, 2019.

Any person or corporation desiring a copy of such plans and specifications shall make a deposit of $100.00 in the form of a business check (no cash accepted) made payable to the BETHPAGE UFSD, and upon making such deposit shall be furnished with one copy of the plans and specifications.

Any person or corporation duly submitting a proposal accompanied by the bid security required in this Notice to Bidders and in the Instructions to Bidders is entitled to the return of the full amount of the deposit provided the copy of the plans and specification used by such person or corporation is returned in good condition within thirty days following the award of the contract covered by such plans and specifications or the rejection of the bid of such person or corporation. Partial reimbursement, in an amount equal to the full amount of such deposit for one set of plans and specifications per any non-bidder or unsuccessful bidder not submitting the required bid security less ($100.00), shall be made for the

return of all other copies of the plans and specifications in good condition within thirty days following the award of the contract or the rejection of the bids covered by such plans and specifications.

All deposits shall be forfeited to the School District if the plans and specifications are not returned in good condition with the (30) day period following the award of the contract or rejection of the bids.

Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid and all Alternate Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders (Page 3). Attention of the Bidders is specifically directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, as well as to other provisions set forth in the bidding documents.

Bidder will also be required to show, to the satisfaction of the Board of Education that they are carrying Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law and all other Insurance in amounts not less than that specified under the General Conditions.

Performance Bonds and Labor/ Material Bonds, as called for in the General Conditions are a requirement of each contract.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and/ or to accept any bid in whole or in part and/ or to award or not award the contract, if in the opinion of the Board of Education, the best interest of the School district will thereby be served. This invitation is an offer to receive bids for a contract. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a formal contract in the form contained in the Contract Documents.

All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes

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responsibility for having its bid deposited on time at the place specified.

Each Bidder shall agree to hold their bid price for (45) days after the formal bid opening.

Per Article 8, Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, every contractor and sub-contractor shall submit to the School District within (30) days after issuance of its first payroll, and every thirty (30) days thereafter, a transcript of the original payroll record, as provided by this article, subscribed and affirmed as true under penalties of perjury. The School District shall be required to receive and maintain such payroll records. The original payrolls or transcripts shall be preserved for (5) years from the completion of the work on the project.

BY ORDER OF:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

10 CHERRY LANE

BETHPAGE, NEW YORK 11714

ELENA BECKER DISTRICT CLERK

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Public Notice is hereby given that separate sealed BIDS for the 2018/2019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM will be received until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on July 9, 2019 at the Business Office of Bethpage UFSD, located at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The work shall be as follows:

CONTRACT #1 –INSTALLATION OF NEW GYM WINDOW OPERATORS

BETHPAGE HIGH SCHOOL

SED # 28-05-21-03-0-001-045

Plans and specifications may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Architect, John A. Grillo Architect P.C., (631-476-2161) located at 1213 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays on or after June 21,

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2019.

Any person or corporation desiring a copy of such plans and specifications shall make a deposit of $100.00 in the form of a business check (no cash accepted) made payable to the BETHPAGE UFSD , and upon making such deposit shall be furnished with one copy of the plans and specifications. Any person or corporation duly submitting a proposal accompanied by the bid security required in this Notice to Bidders and in the Instructions to Bidders is entitled to the return of the full amount of the deposit provided the copy of the plans and specification used by such person or corporation is returned in good condition within thirty days following the award of the contract covered by such plans and specifications or the rejection of the bid of such person or corporation. Partial reimbursement, in an amount equal to the full amount of such deposit for one set of plans and specifications per any non-bidder or unsuccessful bidder not submitting the required bid security less ($100.00), shall be made for the return of all other copies of the plans and specifications in good condition within thirty days following the award of the contract or the rejection of the bids covered by such plans and specifications.

All deposits shall be forfeited to the School District if the plans and specifications are not returned in good condition with the (30) day period following the award of the contract or rejection of the bids.

Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid and all Alternate Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders (Page 3).

Attention of the Bidders is specifically directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, as well as to other provisions set forth in the bidding documents.

Bidder will also be required to show, to the satisfaction of the Board of Education that they are carrying Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law and all other Insurance in amounts not less than that specified under the

General Conditions. Performance Bonds and Labor/ Material Bonds, as called for in the General Conditions are a requirement of each contract. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and/ or to accept any bid in whole or in part and/ or to award or not award the contract, if in the opinion of the Board of Education, the best interest of the School district will thereby be served. This invitation is an offer to receive bids for a contract. The successful Bidder will be required to execute a formal contract in the form contained in the Contract Documents.

All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the School District. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having its bid deposited on time at the place specified.

Each Bidder shall agree to hold their bid price for (45) days after the formal bid opening. Per Article 8, Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, every contractor and sub-contractor shall submit to the School District within (30) days after issuance of its first payroll, and every thirty (30) days thereafter, a transcript of the original payroll record, as provided by this article, subscribed and affirmed as true under penalties of perjury. The School District shall be required to receive and maintain such payroll records. The original payrolls or transcripts shall be preserved for (5) years from the completion of the work on the project.

BY ORDER OF:

BOARD OF EDUCATION

BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

10 CHERRY LANE

BETHPAGE, NEW YORK 11714

ELENA BECKER DISTRICT CLERK

Pet shop owner: New legislation hurts

mals shipped in, but not my store.”

He said he understands the public outcry about the possible neglect and abuse of animals that are being sold in pet stores.

“Back in the 1980’s there was definitely some nasty things going on with breeders but nowadays the breeding industry is very regulated,” said Sollicito.

Sollicito said his store specializes in a niche market and that he doesn’t sell any type of large breeds. He specializes in small to medium non-shedding breeds like poodle, Yorkies, Maltese/poodle mixes and Teddy Bear dogs.

Every couple of years it

seems that a new legislation is proposed to block pet store owners from selling animals. Back in 2015, the Town of Hempstead introduced a bill that would regulate the sale of animals unless certain guidelines were met.

“They were talking about the overcrowding at shelters, and at the time it was really effecting my business,” said Sollicito. “I ended up standing in front of the Town Board to state my case and there were members of the public who were shouting insults to me while I spoke.”

He said that he is prepared for a similar type scenario with this new legislation and that he “won’t go down without opening my mouth.”

“Shootout for

Soldiers”

lacrosse benefits vets

tive Brian Moore.  A matchup between the Nassau County Police Department and Suffolk County Police Department is scheduled for 8pm and a contest between the NYPD and the FDNY is slated for 10pm. In total, 90 plus teams will take the field during the lacrosse marathon.

Harry Jacobs, co-chairman of the Shootout for Soldiers Committee, added, “I thank those involved in planning this

charitable event, especially the Town of Oyster Bay,” Jacobs said. “This event is a great way to bring awareness that our veterans need help. They were selfless in servicing our Nation and protecting all of us, and this is a small way of thanking them for all they have done.”

For more information, please visit www.shootoutforsoldiers.com or contact Harry Jacobs at longisland@ shootoutforsoldiers.com or at (516) 315-3002.

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Lee Avenue students win LIRR safety slogan contest

LIRR Communtiy Relations Specialist Chrisann Fabio with Kristine McAllister's fifth-grade class during her visit to Lee Avenue Elementary School. Fabio informed the class that they had won the elementary school level of the LIRR's Together Railroads and Communities Keeping Safe program safety slogan contest, which promotes being safe and careful around railroads.

A representative from the Long Island Rail Road recently visited students at Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville to discuss the importance of exercising safety in, around and onboard the rails. While there, she also announced that Kristine McAllister’s fifth-grade class has been named this year’s elementary-level winner of the LIRR’s Together Railroads and Communities Keeping Safe program

safety slogan contest.

Every year, hundreds of slogans are entered into the slogan contest from classrooms throughout the LIRR’s service area. This year, McAllister’s class was selected as the winner for their slogan, “It’s a good sign if you have safety on your mind.” Class member Shakira Mashriqi was largely responsible for coming up with the initial idea on behalf of the class. After students discussed

her idea, they agreed it was a memorable message to reinforce the importance of railroad safety.

LIRR Community Relations Specialist Chrisann Fabio said the slogan will be displayed on a large sign at the Hicksville LIRR station in the near future. She and other representatives from the LIRR will also return to Lee Avenue School in mid-March to formally congratulate and celebrate

McAllister’s class.

During her assembly, Fabio stressed the importance of exercising caution and being alert whenever in the vicinity of train tracks, especially near crossings. She specifically spoke about the dangers of being near the LIRR’s electrified third rail.

Photos courtesy of the Hicksville School District

Grand opening at Zorn's of Bethpage

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson joined with Merrill Zorn, owner of one of Long Island’s most iconic family businesses, Zorn’s of Bethpage, along with Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker, and some of Merrill’s family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the grand opening of Zorn’s brand new building in Bethpage, located

at 4321 Hempstead Turnpike. Zorn’s was founded in 1940 and has become one of Long Island’s most iconic businesses, and remains one of the most popular takeout/ catering restaurants around. Supervisor Saladino and Councilwoman Johnson commended Merrill Zorn and his team  and wished them well on the opening of their new store and building.

LIRR Community Relations Specialist Chrisann Fabio shows Lee Avenue students how a railroad spike is affected when it comes in contact with the LIRR’s electrified third rail.

Town of Oyster Bay officials at the grand opening of Zorn’s of Bethpage.

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