Bethpage Newsgram (9/24/21)

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HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY

Hempstead Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman and Town Clerk Kate Murray greeted Murray Steinberg, Levittown resident and war veteran, on the occasion of his 99th birthday on August 29, 2021. Also attending were fellow veterans, friends and neighbors.

Hicksville Water district

to begin main flushing

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will be flushing water mains throughout its service area as a part of its regular Distribution System Maintenance Program starting on September 26 through Octo-

World War II veteran to make trip of a lifetime

BY GARY SIMEONE

Sunday October 3rd will be an historic day for a group of World War II veterans who requested a trip to Washington D.C. to observe a military memorial. The event was put together by the Honor Flight Long Island Network, a group with a mission of honoring our World War II veterans by flying them to the Washington D.C. WWII memorial.

Bill Jones, Honor Flight Long Island president, said the group will include nine veterans, who range in the age of 90 to 100, and their family members.

“These iconic trips. which are provided free to Veterans. have been on hold since March of last year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic,” said Jones. “National just lifted the pandemic restrictions last month, and now Honor Flight Long Island’s Board has unanimously decided to officially re-institute their biannual D.C. flight. We all wish these eight men and one woman God speed and good health on this historic journey to our nation’s capital.”

The nine veterans, which include eight men and one woman, are all decorated war heroes and they have received various medals for their time serving our country.

One of those veterans is a 98-year-old local hero from Bethpage named Vincent DePalo. DePalo served as a flight engineer in the United States Army Air Forces, working on the B-24 Liberator military and B-17 Bomber planes.

“I was a technical sergeant and flight engineer during World War II. I served from October 1941 to August 1945,” said DePalo. “This will be my first time going on this trip and I'm very excited to make the journey to the military memorial in Washington D.C. and to the other sites.”

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ber 1 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The flushing will be focused in the southeast section of the District service area, between Jerusalem Avenue and South Oyster Bay Road and South of Old Country Road. The Water District noted that their water is absolutely safe to drink during this period.

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During his time in the service, DePalo received multiple medals of honor, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Good Conduct Medal, which is awarded to army personnel who had honorably completed three years of active federal military service and displayed exemplary conduct efficiency and fidelity.

DePalo’s other medals included the European-Africa-Middle East Service Medal, for his time serving in the Middle East from July 28, 1942 to April 2, 1943.

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LI’s largest car show set for Oct. 3 at TOBAY Beach

Long Island’s premier car show will take place on Sunday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date October 10).  The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-sponsored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, the Car Show Long Island is the place to be!  This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle,

antique and exotic cars.”

Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2021 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Ambassador Home Improvement, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks, and SUNation.

Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays.  Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators.  For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 7974121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny. gov.

Town improves local playgrounds with equipment, facelifts

Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Lou Imbroto at one ov the new playground installations.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that playgrounds throughout the Town are undergoing vast enhancements and, in some cases, complete replacements.

them for years to come.”

New playgrounds and improvements are located at the following parks and parklets:

• Parklet B-11, Caffrey Ave., Bethpage

“We have improved and replaced playground equipment throughout the Town of Oyster Bay this year,” said Town Councilman Lou Imbroto. “Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board invested the resources needed to replace dilapidated playgrounds with new equipment, bringing brand new, state-of-the-art playgrounds to local parks.  Playgrounds in need of enhancement are also receiving a facelift so that children can continue to safely enjoy

• Parklet B-21, Concord Ave., Bethpage

• Parklet P-2, Gordon Ave., Plainview

• Parklet P-35, Hofstra Dr., Plainview

• Parklet M-46, East Shore Drive, Massapequa

• Philip Healy Beach, Massapequa

• Parklet S-7, Tacoma Dr. Syosset

Volunteers needed for Oyster Bay Harbor cleanup

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor & Beach Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd at the Town’s north shore beaches. The event, held rain or shine, is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay.  Volunteers – including individuals, groups, families and friends – should meet at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park (off Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay) beginning at 8 a.m.

“This great environmental cleanup initiative features volunteers and Town employees rolling up their sleeves and working side-by-side to remove litter and debris from the beaches and shoreline areas along Oyster Bay Harbor,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “We invite residents of all ages to pitch in and help make a difference in our community! This year’s event will also feature new fun for the family, as a new scavenger hunt will be featured for kids.”

Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup, which will run

from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue, Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the clean-up include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Typically, in year’s past, harbor and beach clean-up events have resulted in about forty thousand pounds of debris collected by volunteers.

Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson stated, “Each year, countless amounts of paper, food, plastics and other trash are discarded on beaches or dumped overboard from recreational and commercial vessels. Allowing this litter to remain on our shorelines will only lead to increasingly worse damage for the environment.”

Individuals and groups who are interested in registering for this environmental cleanup should contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Town plans blood drive for October 4

The Town of Oyster Bay plans a Blood Collection Drive on Monday, October 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.

Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson stated, “Residents can save lives by donating blood this October at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Blood supplies have seriously dwindled as a result of the COVID-19 health pandemic and are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped.”

Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last

56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen, compliments of Councilwoman Laura Maier.

Town Councilman Tom Hand added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. This past year has been incredibly difficult for all of us, especially for our health care system, and it is up to all of us to help pitch in to make sure our Healthcare Heroes are able to continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/296864.

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Town dedicates 9/11 memorial plaque

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Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (left) and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato unveil the memorial plaque

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato at the unveiling of September 11th memorial plaque coordinated by Cub Scout Pack 436 in Plainedge. The plaque, located at the Town Parklet on North Richmond Avenue and Nottinghill Drive in North Massapequa, was a project undertaken by the members of Cub

Scout Pack 436, headed by their Scout Master Dan Carione. Also on hand at the moving ceremony, who together with community members showed support to the great community service taken on by the cub scouts, were Assemblyman John Mikulin, Plainedge Superintendent Edward Salina and members of AmVets Post 88.

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Heroes on display on Patriot Day

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Summit Lane fifth grader Sophia Nocerino celebrated American heroes with her class while learning about Sept. 11, 2001.

Students throughout the Levittown Public Schools recently observed Patriot Day through meaningful and age-appropriate class lessons, discussions and activities.

Among the many lessons, Lee Road second graders in Ashley Roland’s class created red and white ribbons decorated with hearts and pictures which represented their heroes. The students cut out and glued pictures of firefighters, police officers and medical personnel on the ribbons to commemorate and never forget the bravery of the heroes on Sept. 11, 2001.

Heroes were also on full display at East Broadway Elementary School. A Hall of Heroes was unveiled outside of the school’s main office to honor the men and women who have proudly served or who are currently serving the community and country. The idea was sparked by second grade teacher Amanda Causeman with the help of Diana Pretter, Pat Guzikowski, Lisa McQuail and Principal Jordan Margolis.

“We wanted to show solidarity and respect to those who have sacrificed so

much for all of us,” said Ms. Causeman. East Broadway students and staff submitted pictures and information about a servicemember in his or her life to be spotlighted in the hallway. This included 35 military personnel, police officers and firefighters. The project is ongoing as the school plans to add more heroes as the year continues.

Over at Summit Lane Elementary School, fifth graders in Jennifer O’Brien’s class learned about the significance of Patriot Day during the course of two days. Together, the class read “The Man Who Walked Between the Towers” by Mordicai Gerstein and listened and analyzed the song “Where Were You” (When the World Stopped Turning) by Alan Jackson. They also watched a video which highlighted the heroic efforts of ferry operators and every day civilians as they evacuated Manhattan by boat on Sept. 11, 2001. To conclude their lesson, each student wrote about how firefighters, police officers, emergency medical service workers, doctors and nurses are heroes.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Lee Road second graders created ribbons to honor American heroes.

Levittown Special Events hosts historic bike tour

Get those bicycles and helmets ready to join the exciting Levittown Anniversary Historic Bike Tour that will take place on Saturday, September 25 from noon to 5 p.m.

What’s historically significant about Levittown? How far do I have to travel? What will you see on the tour?

Known for its unmatched scale of development to provide housing for the thousands of veterans return- ing from World War II and the mass-production techniques used in construction of the community, Levittown holds an important place in the history of suburban development.

Bicyclists will visit some of the sites of significance in the history of the community. The first 100 adults registered will receive a complimentary souvenir booklet. All riders will receive an anniversary souvenir brace- let and have an opportunity to visit the Levittown Historical Society Museum, if they choose to after completion of the tour. Anniversary memorabilia will also be available for purchase.

All bicyclists will meet in the Town of Hempstead Parking lot behind NY Chiropractic College at 70 Division Ave., Levittown, NY 11756 and may choose from a tour of the north side, or a tour of the south side or both. Experienced riders will lead the tours and docents will explain the historical significance of the location at each of the stops.

The cost is $5 per person or $15 per family. The event is open to individuals and families and children agest 12 and up. Anyone under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent. Guidance will be provided at heavily trafficked intersections by Nassau County Police Department 8th Precinct. To receive additional information and a reservation form, please email levittown70@yahoo.com.

For information on additional anniversary events, visit the Levittown Special Events Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/LevittownSpecialEvents/

POB student places in National Spelling Bee

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board recently honored Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School eighth grader Bhavana Madini for taking third place honors in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation’s largest and longest-running competition of its kind. Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board commended Bhavana on her outstanding achievement, and commented that students who excel in this demanding competition should be extremely proud as it requires academic excellence, along with countless hours of study and hard work.

Hazardous Materials Collection Program

The Town of Oyster Bay will host a S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Collection Program on Saturday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road. At this program, homeowners will be able to dispose of hazardous household and electronic wastes.

“To protect the environment and ensure the proper disposal of common household and electronic wastes, the Town offers S.T.O.P. collection programs throughout the year,” said Supervisor Saladino.  “The Town’s S.T.O.P. program provides a great opportunity for our residents to safely dispose of items such as paint, old batteries, various oils and fluids, and other

items that should not be thrown into the regular waste stream.”

All visitors must remain in their vehicles at all times and all household waste to be disposed must be placed in the rear/trunk of vehicles.  A program worker will assist with removing all materials from the back of the vehicle. Residents can view a full list of items accepted at the program on the Town’s website by visiting www.oysterbaytown.com/cleanup. The S.T.O.P. Collection Program is offered at the Town Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The final S.T.O.P. collection date for the year after this event will be October 24.

Town to host DogFest Long Island

The Town of Oyster Bay will host DogFest Long Island on Saturday, September 25 to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. The event, being held at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“September is National Service Dog Month, and what better way to celebrate than to bring your canine friends to a fun event for a great cause,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We are pleased to once again join with Canine Companions to offer DogFest visitors a fun day of games, inspiring speakers, activities for kids, service dog demonstrations and more.”

There is no fee to participate, however residents are invited to fundraise and

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“We invite all residents to participate in this fun event while making a positive difference in the lives of others,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand. “Thanks to events like DogFest, Canine Companions is able to continue the great work they do to assist the disabled community.”

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New teachers get introduction to Levittown schools

New teachers in the Levittown School District were welcomed by board of education trustees and administrators during a two-day orientation program at Levittown Memorial Education Center.

Superintendent Dr. Tonie McDonald, standing second from right, joined new teachers who, like herself, are also Levittown graduates.

More than two dozen new teachers officially joined the Levittown School District’s professional staff during a two-day orientation program on Aug. 25 and 26 at the Levittown Memorial Education Center. Administrators and board of education trustees welcomed 28 first-year faculty members, who will be teaching across the district at two high schools, two middle schools and six

MacArthur student earns Rensselaer Medal Award

MacArthur High School senior Summer Looney is the recipient of the Rensselaer Medal Award from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Summer Looney, a senior from General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public Schools, was presented with the Rensselaer Medal Award from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The award is granted to students who show excellence in mathematics and science. If Looney enrolls at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, she will receive a scholarship worth $30,000 per year for four years.

To be selected for the Rensselaer Medal Award, a student must demonstrate their potential for success in a challenging academic environment and excel in their mathematics and science courses. Looney is a high achieving student who maintains outstanding grades and is not afraid to push herself in advanced placement and college-level

courses. With an impressive cumulative weighted grade point average of 103.61, she is currently enrolled in AP Biology, AP Calculus BC and Science Research I, among others.

In addition, Looney has been recognized throughout her high school career with awards for her exceptional math and science skills. As a sophomore, her research paper won the 2020 Long Island Youth Summit Best Overall Science Paper and she was the third place winner in the Nassau Community College Science Fair. As a junior, Looney and her partner wrote a 12-page, peer-reviewed research paper that was published in the Middle State Geographer, the official academic journal of the Middle States Division of the Association of American Geographers.

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Orientations including presentations from administrators about curriculum, district policies, special education, student mental health, technology and more. New teachers also received a bus tour of Levittown to see the district’s schools and other important locations in the community.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Levittown student readers have digital dialogue

Sixth, seventh and eighth graders in the Levittown School District will be discussing Rob Buyea’s “Because of Mr. Terupt” throughout the school year and approximately 160 students got a head start during the Summer Reading Extravaganza.

Students received a copy of the book during their English classes in June to read over summer vacation. They were invited to take part in virtual book discussions on July 21, Aug. 11 and Aug. 30. Director of English Kerin Slattery said that the first two sessions had about 40 participants, with more than 80 students joining the final discussion.

“Our goal is to promote literacy throughout the summer, and do it in an inviting way,” Ms. Slattery said.

Each virtual discussion featured thought-provoking questions about different literacy elements in the book, including the characters, dialogue and plot. Students shared their analysis in small-group breakout rooms, facilitated by teachers and librarians from the Levittown Public Library. Ms. Slattery noted the very thoughtful and insight-

ful discussion that took place among students, including connections they made to their own lives. She added that one of the reasons they chose “Because of Mr. Terupt” is because the main characters are middle school age and relatable.

Participants were entered into a raffle for lunch with the author when he visits the district in October.

Mr. Buyea will be hosting in-person assemblies on Oct. 25 at Wisdom Lane Middle School and Oct. 26 at Jonas Salk Middle School, and 30 students from each building will be invited to lunch. He will discuss his books as well as the writing process.

Students could also earn raffle tickets by sharing their thoughts about the book on a summer reading website blog or participating in the Levittown Public Library’s summer reading program. Additionally, three students at each virtual book discussion won a $10 Amazon gift card.

Ms. Slattery said that the purpose of having everyone at the two middle schools read the same book is to build a community of learners through liter-

Levittown middle school students took part in virtual book discussions about “Because of Mr. Terupt” through the Summer Reading Extravaganza. Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

ature. With shared reading experiences, there can be lots of engaging dialogue during the year. “Because of Mr. Terupt” is the first book in a series,

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she added, so any students who really enjoy it can continue reading to follow the stories of the same characters.

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A Day of Remembrance for 9/11

On September 10, students at Hicksville High School joined Hicksville High School English teacher Amy Mastrocinque, her professor of Islamic studies, Dr. Omid Safi of Duke University, Hicksville High School Principal Ray Williams and his administrative team to take part in an engaging 9/11 Remembrance workshop held at Hicksville High School.

Ms. Mastrocinque spoke to students about her personal experiences on September 11, 2001 with events that occurred, the loss of her father, and the healing process.  Ms. Mastrocinque focused on the central message of empathy, and she credits her professor, Dr. Safi, as the one who helped her to better understand the events of 9/11 through a new perspective.  Dr. Safi, professor in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, was able to speak to all Hicksville High School students through a livestream to share his thoughts on the events surrounding 9/11 and its impact on society.

Mr. Williams closed the presentation with an uplifting message of awareness, remembrance, empathy, kindness and forgiveness. He encouraged students to strive to be better people by recognizing how others’ feel and support others in their journey. Mr. Williams shared the message, “you have the power of empathy and the power of forgiveness inside you”, and “you can leave here at Hicksville High School as a better person when you are kind and respectful to others”.

Students were inspired by the words of Ms. Mastrocinque, Mr. Williams and all the speakers of the

morning in the 9/11 Remembrance. Students also were able to walk the hallways to view posters created by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in front of the main office in the Hicksville High School and the hallway in Hicksville Middle School. These posters focused on the events that occurred on 9/11/2001 and the aftermath of this event 20 years later.

The day of remembrance continued in many social studies classrooms throughout the day in the high school and middle school classes. A Hicksville High School teacher, Ms. Kelly Minot, taught her class lessons on remembering 9/11, the rescuers and dogs through music.

The 9/11 webinar from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum website was accessed in high school and middle school classrooms by Hicksville High School teacher Ms. Kathleen Farrell and Hicksville Middle School teacher Ms. Lauren Kranz. Students followed and discussed the events of the day as they occurred around the clock 20 years ago.

Joseph Hartig, seventh grade social studies teacher from Hicksville Middle School, spoke to his class about his experiences on September 11, 2001 when he was a first-year teacher in the Hicksville Public Schools.  Mr. Hartig shared, “as a school community we rose to the occasion by teaching from the heart and by showing an immeasurable amount of empathy to our students and the families of Hicksville.” Mr. Hartig taught about the 9/11 enduring issues of cooperation and innovation.  Students received commemorative pins from Mr. Hartig, which were proudly worn by all.

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about her experiences on September 11th 2001 and she spoke of the message of empathy, healing and forgiveness. The 9/11 Remembrance Assembly for high school students took place in the auditorium and livestreamed in all classrooms for students to view.

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teacher Amy Mastrocinque spoke

Ms. Farrell’s high school class watches the 9/11 Memorial and Museum webinar.

Ms. Kranz’s middle school class watching the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Memorial webinar.

Mr. Hartig’s seventh grade class proudly stands together wearing their commemorative 9/11 pins after learning about the day’s events from 20 years ago and the impact it had on society today.

Hicksville Water district

to begin main flushing

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the District,” said HWD Chairman Karl Schweitzer. “It helps us remove harmless deposits of sediment that have built up in our water mains over time to ensure our water remains of the highest quality. While flushing is underway, residents may experience pressure variations as well as temporary instances of discolored water, but please note that the water always remains safe to drink.”

This maintenance program is designed to remove any accumulation of dissolved materials which may have

settled in the water mains. Slight water pressure variations or discolored water conditions may occur, and water uses such as laundering of clothes may be affected due to coloration of water. If the water in your homes does become discolored, it can be solved quickly by running your cold-water faucets until the water clears up. The flushing program is also important because it provides an opportunity for the District to check for leaks, test water pressure, determine the water’s pH level and color and make exact calculations on rates of water flow.

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World War II veteran to make trip of a lifetime

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The planned itinerary for these nine decorated veterans includes a free early-morning Southwest flight to Washington D.C., which departs from Islip MacArthur Airport at 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, October 3rd. The veterans and their family members will visit the WWII Memorial, and then travel to Arlington National Cemetery for the “Changing of the Guard.” After that, there will be a special Wreath Laying Ceremony and lastly, they’ll visit the Iwo Jima (Marines Corps) Memorial. Upon their return to Islip MacArthur at 10:45 p.m., they will receive a welcoming by the Long Island Bagpipe Band.

“This special Honor Flight gives nine of our ‘Greatest Generation’ Americans an opportunity to contemplate their military memorials meet representatives of their service branches commiserate

with fellow Veterans and exchange war stories,” said Jones. “What the flight really represents is a big hug to these Veterans from Honor Flight their families and all our supporters who make such flights possible.”

The names of the veterans who will take part in the event include Dominick Critelli, 100, of Floral Park; Vincent DePalo, 98, of Bethpage; Constantine Efthimiades, 95, Army, Whitestone; Robert Harms, 95, of Carle Place; Louis Peretz, 100, Army Air Corps of Commack; Eleanor Rizutto, 99, Army of Franklin Square; Stephen Samsel, 94 Navy, of Fairfield, CT; Vincent Tolve, 98, Army Air Corps of Mastic Beach and Eugene Zanger, 93, of Massapequa.

To find out more information on the event and Honor Flight Long Island, you can visit their website at www.honorflight.org.

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Our Favorite Hiking, Camping Gear for a Road Trip in our Converted Subaru

BY LAINI MIRANDA & DAVE E. LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

We just returned home from two months living out of our converted Subaru while we traveled 8,300 miles around the country. We outfitted our Subaru Forester with a platform bed and two drawers underneath to maximize storage, which we designed and built ourselves, and brought along enough creature comforts so that we didn’t miss a thing while we were on the road or wild camping. Here’s more of our round-up of our favorite hiking and camping gear (See also: Car Camping in Comfort: How We Turned our Subaru into Our Home On the Road):

WEARABLES

Smith Chromapop Sunglasses$179.99: These sunglasses are probably the most important gear we own and the most noticeable improvement to this trip versus our previous desert adventures. These Smith glasses are game changers. I have the rose gold lenses, Dave the green/ grey, and we both love how they don’t change the color of the world outside but just enhance it. The polarization is different from any other “polarized” glasses we’ve tried. Outside almost all day everyday on this trip, we notice that the way the glasses filter intense sun while balancing shadows and contrast regardless of the time of day is nothing short of magic. They are also light enough that you don’t notice you’re wearing them all day. Dave even wore them inside a few times without realizing they were still on.

Our list of favorite gear for hiking and camping for our 8,300-mile road trip in our converted Subaru includes these Smith’s Chromapop Lowdown Slim 2 sunglasses. The perfect polarized sunglasses enrich every day of our 7 weeks on the road. © Laini Miranda/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Keen Targhee - $130-150

Merrell Moab Ventilator - $100

Good hiking shoes are everything.

Laini initially bought these Keen Targhees for a 6-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu and has sworn by them for the past 11 years. The soles have just finally started to come loose a bit, but it wasn’t anything that some Shoe Goo (another recommendation) couldn’t fix. Dave has also owned his Merrels for many years and had a similar issue with his sole towards the end of our road trip. Both shoes provide so much comfort and support that we barely even notice our feet on 7+ mile hikes. We especially love these shoes for their Vibram soles that seem to let us scale pretty vertical slickrock boulders with zero slippage. They are also both waterproof, making them

perfect for creek hikes (for deeper or more frequent waters we’d recommend an actual water shoe like Keen’s Newport style).

Darn Tough No show Lightweight Hiking Sock - $17: We bring multiple pairs of socks with us, but find ourselves washing these out overnight to reuse them since they’re the most comfortable, lightest weight socks we’ve tried. The merino wool lets you wear them for two or three days straight before you even need to wash them (we try to stick to no more than two). These work great for our low hiking shoes, but they also make them in mid-calf for boot styles.

HYDRATION

Hydrapak 4L Seeker - $28: This collapsible water bottle/bag is indispensable for us on our long hik-

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ing days. We fill up with our water pump, throw it in a backpack on our way out, and roll it up when we’re finished with it. The super durable handle is also useful for clipping to a backpack and the large threaded mouth is both pleasant to drink out of and compatible with most 42mm threaded filters. The BPA & PVCfree material can also be frozen or filled with hot water. Generally this 4L container plus two water bottles hydrates both of us for 6-7 mile hikes. On longer hikes we bring a water cube and stash it after a mile or so. They also sell a handy Plug-N-Play Cap Kit that can turn your Seeker into a solar shower or camp tap.

Recon Hydrapak Water Bottle - $17: Made from 50% recycled plastic, this water bottle is super lightweight, has a great drinking spout, and doesn’t spill when closed tightly. It touts a “patented twist cap that provides an experience like drinking out of a glass”, and as someone who hates drinking out of Nalgenes, I can attest to that branding. It’s so lightweight and comfortable to carry with its durable and flexible handle, I usually prefer to hold it while hiking instead of clipping to my backpack.

FANS

Karacel Battery Operated

Rechargeable Fan - $16.99

Rechargeable Tent Fan with Light - $29.99

These fans are indispensable in desert camping. We did a ton of research to find ones that were rechargeable, kept their charge throughout the night, and didn’t make too much noise. We prefer the convenient hook and fan/light combo of the $29.99

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Our Favorite Hiking, Camping Gear for a Road Trip in our Converted Subaru

model and find that this is all we need for most nights in the tent, but the Karacel is a great second fan for extra hot nights in the tent or car.

COOKING ESSENTIALS

Stanley Boil + Brew French Press - $25: Does just what the name suggests and makes a delicious cup of coffee. We also love that it’s the same height as a standard 16oz Propane tank and our mess kit so all three fit perfectly side by side in the front compartment of our car kitchen drawer.

Overmont Lightweight Mess Kit$28.99: This may not be the best mess kit out there, but for the price you really can’t beat it. We’ve used this for the past 3 years and love it. The food-grade anodized aluminum is super lightweight, compact, and everything nestles inside each other to fit in one small carrying case. On our road trip we only take with us the two pots, sponge, and spatula, and keep our mugs inside the pots.

2-piece Stainless Steel Travel Mugs - $17.99: We love how lightweight and inexpensive these mugs are. They fit perfectly in the pot of our mess kit and can be clipped to our backpack if we’re on the move.

Coleman Classic 2-Burner Stove$43.99: It’s a classic for a reason.

PERSONAL CARE

5 Gallon Solar Shower - $34.99: We shopped around a bit, but I ended up going with Wirecutter’s pick for best solar shower. With the hooks on each edge of the bag and some reusable zip ties, we strap this to our roof rack clear-side-up and by the time we reach our campsite the water is as hot as our home shower (sometimes after extra long summer drives we actually need to leave it in the shade for a bit to cool it off before using––the thermometer on the bag is really helpful for this scenario). The durable strap is made to hang from a tree, but we use it just as much from the roof of our car. In the backcountry of the desert when no one else is around for miles you don’t even need to worry about a privacy tent. Pull the nozzle down from the hose to open the valve, push it back up to close. Two of us can shower (one of us with long knotty hair), and we still have water left in the bag.

Triptips Portable Toilet - $38.99: You might wonder where one goes to the bathroom when backcountry camping. If you must know, this portable toilet is actually excellent. The accordion wall design collapses to a mere 2 inches and fits in its own carrying bag when traveling. When we set up camp, we pop in the bottom circle which makes the accordion take its cylindrical form,

place the seat over the top, and it can apparently hold up to 330 lbs. The seat is surprisingly comfortable for being so small, and it closes so tightly that you really can’t smell a thing when it’s latched. We use these compostable toilet bags (only for solid waste) and tie them to the roof rack until we get to a dump station.

MISCELLANEOUS

Bamboo Charcoal Air Purifying Bags/Shoe Deodorizers - $14.79/12pack: This is perhaps the best $15 we spent in our car living. We stick one of these in each shoe when we take it off and don’t even notice we have several pairs of sweaty sneakers and sandals in our car. These things may actually be magic.

Shoe Goo - $3.98: This 1oz tube is a lifesaver for when you need a quick shoe repair on-the-go. Parts of both of our soles came loose at certain points with all the hiking we do between slickrock and loose dirt. We use this goo at night, hold it in place with some masking tape (painter’s tape, really), and the shoe is good to go the next morning. Reusable Zip Ties, 100 pack - $13.99: We use these for so many things while camping we can’t leave them off the list. The 10” ties hold up to 50 lbs, and are sturdy enough to secure our solar panels and solar shower to our roof rack even while driving on major highways.

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Thermarest Compressible Travel Pillow - $25.99 (bought for $14.99 at Mountain Steals): Ok, so our secret to comfy camping is that we bring our big pillows from home because we generally prioritize our sleep, but a last minute thought to throw one of these Theramrest travel pillows in the car was great for our long driving days. We continue to keep this in the car since it compresses into such a compact log, and even becomes a nice lumbar support. In the future we may just bring two of these on longer road trips since they are actually quite comfortable––just make sure you give it enough time for the shredded foam filling to fully expand. The attached cover is so soft you don’t even need an extra pillow case.

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BY JEFF RUGG

Q: I have an old oak tree. During the recent cicada invasion, this tree took a mighty hit from those insects. Numerous small branches began to fall. I assumed they were falling because of the cicadas having made slits in the branches to lay eggs.

Then, later, the tree began to literally dry up. The moss on part of its bark began to fade and dry. Some bark fell off. Leaves look wilted. I had no idea what was happening until I read about oak wilt in your article. Could the injuries caused by the cicadas (like pruning during the growing season) have given entry to the fungus that causes oak wilt? Thank you so much for giving me some insight into what may be killing my tree. It is huge, towering over the two-story house and will have to be taken down by a crane if it doesn’t recover. I pray it can. Is there any treatment for this disease?

A: The huge number of cicadas by themselves are a problem for trees, but on a large tree like yours they shouldn’t be fatal. However, if they allowed oak wilt

or another disease into the tree, there is a problem. You need to have a licensed arborist or someone from the extension service in your county take a look at the tree.

Q: I had a peach tree removed this spring that had been continually diseased. It had peach leaf curl disease and has also been eaten by Japanese beetles the past few years, so I had it removed. Now there is a “peach bush” sprouting from the stump. If I cut back all the suckers except for one, will it grow into a fruit-bearing peach tree, or should I just have the stump removed? If I let all of the suckers grow into a bush, will they bear fruit? I am thinking that maybe this tree really does want to survive, and I should give it another chance.

A: My main question would be: Was the original peach tree grafted or growing on its own roots? You may not know, but maybe you know the variety or where it was purchased and with some research it can be determined. If the trunk was cut off below the graft, the suckers that are coming up are from the rootstock and won’t be the same kind of peach that was originally there. That may be good if the new

shoots are more disease- or beetle- resistant or better tasting, but those things are all unlikely, or that peach variety is what would have been grown and sold before. If the tree was not grafted, then the new shoots are the same as the old tree. In either case, you can keep a shoot or two to find out what the new peaches look and taste like.

The best way to do that is to look at where the shoots are coming from. They can be coming from the sides of the remains of the trunk or directly from a root. As the trunk is going to decay away, a new large trunk growing from the sides of the rotting trunk will not be strongly attached to it in the future. It is a much better choice to keep a shoot that’s coming up directly off a root. Look for a shoot from a root that is farthest away from the old trunk. If no shoots come from a root, pick the one farthest away from the trunk, with the strongest growth. Cut off all the rest to force the roots to send their energy to the one you keep. You can keep a couple this year to see which one starts growing best next year. You can leave a few if you want to try to keep them short to create a bush effect. In that case, keep

branches that grow across through the middle cut off to allow sun and air circulation into the center. Also, you should do the peach leaf curl spray program starting this fall.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. .

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BY THOMAS BRENNAN

The Death of an Arch-Enemy - Part II

The first half of this story appeared in last week’s issue of this paper.

As I approached Mrs. Pine, I could see that she was aware of my presence. She tilted her head ever so slightly and looked at me. She tried to say something, so I leaned in even closer so I could hear her low murmur. As I came forward I held the thought that Mrs. Pine gave the appearance of a person whose heart was pounding furiously. Only then did I recognize that Mrs. Pine was terrified.

I saw that Mrs. Pine had a startled look of panic in her sharply focused eyes as she stared straight ahead, as if she had just seen something frightening directly in front of her. Her quick, panting breaths were labored and audible. She reminded me of a sprinter at the end of a race, bending over as she takes deep breaths in an effort to return to her normal posture.

With that insight, the mood became very intense.

I stood up and desperately looked around in a searching, anxious glance and decided I was too far away from PS 9 to call one of the schoolyard supervisors. My only thought was that this was an adult situation I had stumbled into, yet the only thing I was sure of was that Mrs. Pine was in danger and I should not leave her. I was aware of my total sense of helplessness.

I was desperately wondering about what I should do. Mrs. Pine then caught me by surprise as she gave a weak desperate gasp that I could feel rather than hear. There was in her concentrated expression the look of a person who now understands they have a serious problem – a kind of internal recognition of an ‘uh-oh’ moment. I could sense the intensity of her fierce desperation to take another breath. In that same moment, Mrs. Pine’s right arm slowly released its grip on her package. She then tried to raise her arm, as if to emphasize some kind of point she was trying to make.

“You’re that kid that gives me all the trouble,” I hoped I would hear her say, in what I assumed would be a harsh tone of voice. But instead, her arm silently dropped back onto the brownstone step.

I absolutely knew that when her arm fell back onto the step so lifelessly, in this her final moment of struggle for a breath that would not come, that Mrs. Pine had passed away. Mine would be the last face she would ever see.

I continued to stare at her, hoping I was wrong, hoping she would cough or give some other sign of being alive, and yet at the same time, I was afraid to move. I still had not the slightest idea of what to do. My one thought was, “This

cannot be.”

I had never seen anyone die before. I had never even gone to a wake or to a funeral. The stark, random immediacy of her passing left me stunned. In my solitary moment of desperation, I would have given anything for a whistle. I started to again ring nearby doorbells running quickly as I did so, looking back at Mrs. Pine’s prostrate body while I waited at the door. But I soon came back as I did not want to stray too far. Even in death, Mrs. Pine still managed to appear vulnerable as she lay awkwardly sprawled on the step of brownstone building on Sterling Place. I tried to align her dress a bit but I could not look at her face now that I knew she was gone.

I quickly ran off and pushed few more of the brownstone bells with a demanding intensity.

Soon a few adults formed standing away from the body, closer to the curb line with their hands in front of their mouths speaking in hushed tones, peeking over at Mrs. Pine almost as if they did not want her to hear what they said. They seemed to me as if they were comfortable with the mistaken idea that I was in charge of the situation.

Even then, I did not say a word. I was not sure that I could speak.

Finally, a police car came before an ambulance with the two officers walking over casually in a manner that said to me that they had seen this situation played out many times before. Their arrival changed the mood into a scene that was playing itself out and I no longer felt isolated. I was relieved that the atmosphere had changed, and yet I was struck at how everyone started to move away as if life would now move on without Mrs. Pine, almost as if nothing had happened. The two cops walked over to the few adults and almost immediately there was a question about the identity of the lady who was still sprawled out in front of them.

“Yeah, I know who she is,” is what I remember saying when it was my turn to speak. No one paid attention so I continued to stand there almost outside of myself.

When an ambulance finally arrived, the attendants acted as if there was no sense of urgency. In what I took to be a casual manner, they spent most of their time talking with the police officers. I still wanted to be wrong in my thinking that she had died. I was affected by my observation that the responders might have been talking about last night’s Dodger game, but certainly not Mrs. Pine’s condition. Eventually they lifted her up, and I then knew from the easy pace of the transfer as she was placed on the gurney that my assumption was correct. Mrs. Pine was dead.

I stayed in the same spot off to the

side for a few moments more as for the most part I was still incapable of movement, and finally, as everyone else moved off, I slowly walked away towards the schoolyard, relieved that the incident was over. I still had no idea how much time had passed. Somehow I felt changed and affected.

Only then, as I slowly crossed the street eager to be going back to my normal existence, did a police officer call me with a “Hey, kid,” shout, giving me a slight wave of his hand, perhaps remembering what I had said about knowing who Mrs. Pine was. Apparently, the absence of any subsequent information from the adults had given my previous testimony a little credibility. I did not add that he, and every member of the 80th Precinct, should well know her voice and where she lived from her position as chief stickball warden.

I kept the event to myself, not even telling my parents until quite a few days later. I think that I wanted to put the event in some kind of category before I

told them of Mrs. Pine’s passing. Most of all, I was struck by how silently and efficiently death could come to a person who could not carry two bags of groceries for three blocks. I thought, too, about how incidental her passing was to all who were there, and I also recognized that very few people who lived in her own building would care. The incident was my first look at the ultimate effect of an isolated or more accurately I suspect, a resolutely lonely life, and I could feel the sense of it, a feeling that almost overwhelmed me but I did not identify it as such until a later.

I only knew that the reality of my walking down the block and ultimately seeing Mrs. Pine die right in front of me had affected me in a manner I did not understand.

The fact that a reclusive person like Mrs. Pine would not have the slightest clue as to how to obtain a shopping cart, or its need until the bags were heavy in her arms, proved fatal. Mrs. Pine’s end was that simple.

You’re Not Being Cheated by Social Security

BY TOM MARGENAU

I guess there just must be something about the human psyche that makes so many people feel they’re being cheated out of something that everyone else gets. And if my emails are any indication, that’s especially true when it comes to older adults and Social Security. So many of them seem to be convinced that the big, bad government is keeping them from getting some kind of Social Security benefit that everyone else qualifies for. And they are almost always wrong. Here are some examples from just this week’s email inbox.

Q: As a retired Texas teacher, I’m being cheated out of widow’s benefits that every other woman can get. After my husband died, I called Social Security to apply for widow’s benefits. They told me that something called the “government pension offset” law prevents me from getting anything on my husband’s Social Security record. What a dumb law!

A: Well, the law isn’t dumb, and you aren’t being cheated out of anything. Let me try to help you understand.

First, you must realize that the rules have always said that a Social Security retirement benefit offsets any spousal or widow’s benefits that might be due. So, for example, if you are a woman who gets a $3,000 Social Security retirement benefit, but you are also due $2,800 in widow’s benefits, you won’t get any of those widow’s benefits because your own retirement check is higher.

The government pension offset law merely says that any other public pension, like your teacher’s retirement pension, will also offset any Social Security benefits you might be due on your spouse’s record.

And I know you’ll find this hard to believe, but you’re actually the one who can cheat the system just a bit. Why is that? Because when Congress wrote the government pension offset law, they cut teachers like you a deal. They said that only two-thirds of your teacher’s pension will offset any Social Security spousal benefits you might be due.

To illustrate this, let’s go back to that woman who I said is getting $3,000 per month in a Social Security retirement pension. And because of that, she can’t get any of her husband’s $2,800 widow’s pension. But if that same woman was getting a $3,000 teacher’s retirement pension, only two-thirds of it, or $2,000, would be used to offset her widow’s benefit.

In other words, if that woman was a retired Texas teacher, she would get her $3,000 teacher’s pension and she would also get $800 in Social Security widow’s benefits. If she wasn’t a teacher and was just getting a $3,000 Social Security check, she wouldn’t get a nickel in widow’s benefits.

So maybe that woman would be justified in writing to me and telling me that

she is being cheated out of Social Security benefits that only teachers can get.

Q: I just reached my full retirement age of 66 and 2 months. I called Social Security and told them I wanted to file for spousal benefits on my wife’s record now and save my own until age 70. I have lots of friends who did this. But the Social Security agent told me the law had changed. Why is the government trying to cheat me out of benefits that all my friends can get?

A: The government isn’t cheating you out of anything. In fact, it’s your friends who sort of cheated the government out of benefits they really were never supposed to get. I’ll explain.

The law has always classified benefits payable to spouses as “dependent” benefits. In other words, you would have to be financially dependent on your wife in order to claim benefits on her record. And of course, you were not dependent on her. You had your own job, and now you have your own Social Security pension.

But back a couple decades ago, Congress inadvertently messed things up when they changed the law that allowed retirees over their full retirement age to earn as much money as they want and still be eligible for benefits. As part of that law, they mistakenly removed the dependency clause from spousal benefits.

Once financial planners and other retirement experts figured this out, the Social Security “maximizing” craze began. Every retiree who was reaching full retirement age was advised to file for benefits on a spouse’s Social Security record and delay starting their own benefits until age 70, when they would get a 32% bonus added to their retirement checks.

In a short while, we had millions of mostly well-to-do older adults claiming benefits as a poor dependent on a spouse’s Social Security account. It was quite the boondoggle. It took a while, but Congress eventually realized their mistake and they closed the overly generous and totally unintended loophole. They said anyone reaching full retirement age after January 2, 2020, could no longer claim “dependent” spousal benefits while delaying their own Social Security until a later date.

So, I hope you see you aren’t being cheated out of anything. It’s all your friends who were lucky enough to turn 66 before January 2020 who are cheating the system, albeit legally.

Q: As a single woman, I think the government is cheating me out of benefits that any married woman can get. My married older friends get their own Social Security, and they get benefits from their husband’s account.

A: As a single woman, you get exactly the same kind of Social Security retirement benefits that a married woman

would get. Your married friends would be getting some extra spousal benefits ONLY IF they had a very small retirement pension on their own record and their husband had a much higher Social Security check.

If you have a Social Security ques-

tion, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

Using common sense when marketing your home

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Whether you’re a homeowner or a licensed Realtor performing an open house for yourself or your client requires a bit of thought and preparation in order to get the “biggest bang for your buck” with respect to marketing and merchandising the property. How it is presented and conveyed to the purchasing public, especially those that are specifically well qualified, willing and able to buy your home is crucial in your initial marketing and your advertising efforts. As they say, “you don’t get a second chance at a first impression.”

So it is so critical to setup your advertising in a way that will capture the greatest number of eyeballs as quickly as possible on your first go around when placing ads. Most advertising pieces that you mail out have literally <than maybe 1 minutes or most likely 5 seconds for that homeowner to decide do I keep it or throw it away as junk mail. It is usually is the case and is discarded in an instant if it has no redeeming value.

Although the web is the dominant player in advertising these days for grabbing one’s attention with whatever you are selling; there is a continued renewed resurgence and excellent benefit in utilizing print media for our local audiences.

People still like to touch and feel a magazine or periodical according to Global Print Advertising Market Report and Forecast (2021-2026) from businesswire.com.

It is important to know when and how and why to use print media when advertising especially for open houses. There is a niche that can and should be used to receive your biggest bang for your buck!

There are several techniques to use to have a much greater response to your ad to influence and have more interested and qualified buyers show up. One is to offer something of value to those that are considering viewing your property. Whether it be a contest for them or their children, maybe a grab bag or if doing a live Zoom viewing,

provide movie tickets or restaurant groupon for those who come closest to the selling price or even an overnight stay at a resort, (assuming you have the money to do this) if they purchase the home. Maybe a free “home warranty” plan for all your appliances and/or utilities if again, they purchase your home or a multitude of other choices.

I have many more ideas and if you want a consult, just call me so I will provide you some guidance as to what use be a simpler process and now a much more arduous, tumultuous and complicated process when attempting selling on your own as we call a FSBO (for sale by owner). All the ads in the world will not sell a property unless it is priced correctly, even in this crazy and insane, seller’s market, although there are a few exceptions to that scenario being in an extreme 50 year low housing inventory environment.

As a side note, lately, I have completed some additional research that we are in need of 3+ million new homes each and every year to satisfy demand as has been noted in Forbes magazine, CNBC.COM as well as the National Association of Realtors (NAR.COM); which had released research from the Rosen Consulting Group estimating that on the higher end of what is needed, that we are deficient in upwards of 5.5-6.8 million homes in a Sept. 12, 2021 report!

Seems insanely high, but with all the new and capable purchasers entering the market in addition to the current demand (and the lack of new construction catching up with that demand from 2008-2015) it’s no wonder that we have had such a very low shortage in new homes over the last 6 years . Also a report done and released recently on Sept 12, 2021 by https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/housing-market-predictions/ has a very interesting and informative and researched

article, entitled, “Housing Market Forecast 2021-2022: Can It Crash Again? I would advise every seller and buyer to read it!

Bottom line if you don’t have the comparables to know what is actually and truly selling, how will you really know how to price your home. Always remember, asking price, even in this seller’s market isn’t always the selling price as there are homes, condos, hoa’s and co-ops that are priced incorrectly whether it be by you, the home owner or your agent. Selling a property isn’t about putting your “John Hancock” signature on a listing form but first by correctly pricing it where the market is and not what you feel it is worth.

As many have experienced, including brokers and agents when selling their “overpriced homes” that their feelings are never relevant to what the true market value and final selling price is. So when doing your own open house think about all that is involved (even the safety factor comes into play as to who maybe showing up? Have they been vaccinated and do they have legitimate proof of it on their phone as well as on their identification print out from their ExcelsiorNYS application in their app store from their Apple phone or other devices? Will you provide them masks and shoe coverings when they enter? Are they coming to buy or to see what’s in it for them (WIIFT) as opposed to what’s in it for you (WITFY). Never tell them when you are or are not home as they might pick those days away to do some sinister things to your possessions!

There is so much more to do now as our Pandemic with the new Delta Variant proliferating across our country that you must be very cognizant of what and how to do your open house in a safe and professional manner and environment. So you must do your planning and your research before putting your home on the market and

come prepared for your open house or your best alternative is to be safe and secure and hire a qualified, knowledge, credible and expert Realtor who will get the job done with the least amount of B.S. and stress, while you can relax and sit back on the weekends to play golf or whatever your hobbies or relaxation agenda might be and not worry about anything.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of September 19-25, 2021

What do a flying horse, baseball and politicians have in common? Keep reading, and you’ll find out.

But first, some astronomy!

Not long after sunset on Monday eve-

ning, gaze toward a low eastern horizon, and you will see a glorious full moon rising. This is the famous “Harvest Moon,” so named because it is the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox, which arrives this coming Wednesday at 12:21 p.m. PDT (3:21 p.m. EDT). It is at that moment that we in the Earth’s

Northern Hemisphere will begin our autumn season.

The arrival of autumn will be a welcome relief from the blistering heat of summer, but not everyone will be so thrilled since it also nears the end of the 2021 baseball season. For most of us, our favorite team won’t make the Major

League Playoffs, but that’s no reason to give up on America’s favorite pastime. Simply look to the stars.

That’s right. Though this great season of peanuts and Cracker Jack may be nearing its finale, we can look

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A Flying Horse, Baseball and Politicians

A Flying Horse, Baseball and Politicians

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skyward for a celestial reminder of our collective baseball passion. High in the eastern sky after dark lie four equally bright stars that form what is commonly known as the Great Square of Pegasus. I prefer to think of it as the Great Baseball Diamond.

Highest in the sky, we see home plate; moving counterclockwise around the diamond, we can see first, second and third bases. With some imagination, you might even spot the pitcher, catcher, umpire, on-deck batter, thirdbase coach, and so on. Way too many outfielders, though.

The four main stars in the diamond are more classically associated with the front and mid-sections of Pegasus, the great winged horse of antiquity. In classical mythology, Pegasus was a magical beast. After its birth, Pegasus flew to Mount Helicon in Boeotia where the nine Muses lived. Upon striking the ground, one of its hooves opened up a spring of gushing water that became known as the Hippocrene, or The Horse’s Fountain. It was said that drinking its water conferred on one the gift of poetry. And ever since, the figure Pegasus has been a symbol of poetry and the creative arts.

BY MARY HUNT

It’s true that financial trouble is a major contributor to the breakup of the American family. It is also true that gaining control over one’s finances can repair marriages, restore families and change the future. For that, I am eternally grateful.

Let me assure you right up front that it is possible for you to gain control of your financial situation, no matter how difficult or impossible things may appear right now.

In the same way you had to learn your three Rs as a child (reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic!), there are three Rs of personal financial recovery that form the foundation of meaningful change.

RESPONSIBILITY

No matter the contributing circumstances, until you are willing to take full responsibility for your financial situation, there is probably little hope for meaningful change. To blame others and assume the role of a victim is a terrible waste of energy.

You may need to take responsibility for not participating fully in your family’s finances. Are you paralyzed by a divorce settlement you don’t perceive to be fair? Maybe you no longer feel respon-

Interesting story. But finding a horse among the stars without some chemical assistance is another matter altogether. Not only is it a flying horse, after all, but it appears upside down. And if that weren’t confusing enough, there’s only half of an upside-down flying horse in the sky. Any wonder we have trouble making it out?

Now when the 2021 Major League Playoffs and World Series are history, Pegasus will continue to shine after dark as it has for millennia. For some, however, it might be a cosmic reminder of the current political climate in the U.S., for if you recall, only the front half of the horse appears.

“Where’s the back half?” you might ask.

Well, the ancient Greeks had an explanation that, I must say, I believe more every day. They claimed that the back half of the horse fell to Earth and became ... and I quote ... “the current breed of politician.”

Change? Heh, heh, I think not!

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sible for a student loan because you’ve quit school or find you just can’t make it in your profession of choice.

You demonstrate your commitment to take full responsibility when you:

No. 1: Accept ownership. Even if you were not the only contributor to the mess, you need to take responsibility for it. Stop looking back, stop wishing and stop whining. If it has your name on it, admit that it’s yours and take responsibility for it.

No. 2: Stop running. If you’re like most who find themselves on shaky financial ground, you’re not really sure exactly how much you owe. Instead of slamming the phone on your creditors, destroying the bills that come in the mail and doing everything you can to avoid facing the music, stop running. Accept the calls, do the right thing, learn the truth, get it down in writing, inhale deeply and take responsibility.

No. 3: Make a commitment. If you will promise to do whatever it takes to repay your debt and learn to live within your means, you have a bright future. It won’t be a bed of roses, but it will be worth it.

REGRET

There are two aspects to this second R. No. 1: There must be a genuine at-

titude of “I’m sorry.” It’s important that you regret making poor choices. Perhaps you arrogantly presumed on future income to cover present whims, lied to your spouse or falsified credit applications. You need to regret whatever it is that has contributed to where you are, but it’s more than that.

No. 2: Regret must also include repentance. To repent means simply to turn around and go in another direction. You have to stop doing things the way you have been. You must turn around and go the other way.

REPAIR

There are as many ways to repair a financial disaster as there are types of difficulties. There’s counseling through organizations such as Consumer Credit Counseling Services. I highly recommend the National Federation for Credit Counseling (www.nfcc.org). Above all, you need to concentrate on reducing ex-

penses and increasing income.

The good news is, with the right kind of information and commitment, which means learning the three Rs, most financial situations can be repaired in less time than you ever dreamed possible.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” Tips can be submitted at tips.everydaycheapskate.com/. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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Students across the Bethpage Central School District were all smiles on Sept. 1 as the district kicked off the start of the 2021-22 school year. Despite the rain, students were excited to explore their schools, meet their teachers and reconnect with their peers.

Teachers introduced students to their new instructional setting and facilitated opportunities for students to interact with their classmates.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Central School District

Bethpage High School students gave a “thumbs up” to the start of the 2021–22 school year.

Students at Central Boulevard Elementary School helped one another on the first day of school.

Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Bethpage tested their locker combinations prior to the start of the school day.

Students at Kramer Lane Elementary School started the year off with a lively introduction in music class.

Charles Campangne Elementary School students entered the building for the start of the 2021–22 school year.

John F. Kennedy Middle School Principal Kevin Fullerton greeted students on the first day of the 2021–22 school year.

Hicksville Public Schools welcome back students

Hicksville Public Schools welcomed back students for the 2021–2022 school year on Sept. 1. Students arrived at their buildings, eager to meet their new teachers and classmates. The excitement of being back in the classroom was apparent, even behind face masks.

on Sept. 1.

Pre-K students at Woodland Elementary School as they entered the building on the first day of school.

Students at East Street School gave a “thumbs-up” to show their excitement of being back in the classroom after summer break.

Burns Avenue students listened to a story read by their teacher on the first day.

Students at Burns Avenue School returned to the classroom for the first day

Dutch Lane students colored first day of school photos.

East Street students sat socially distant in music class on the first day of school.

Town holds Passport Day

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) assisted John Cook of Levittown as he applied for his travel documents during Passport Day in Hempstead Town on August 15. Passport Day allows residents to apply for their passports on a convenient weekend date. For more information, please call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3100 or visit hempsteadny.gov/passport-services.

Free mega job fair planned for October 12

The Town of Oyster Bay and The Workforce Partnership will be holding a Mega Job Fair  on Tuesday, October 12th, at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage.  There is no charge for admission and parking is free. Veterans’ admission begins an hour earlier, at 9:00 a.m., while doors for General Admission open at 10:00 a.m. The event runs until 2:00 p.m. Employers from across Long Island will be seeking candidates for positions including entry and middle management level, licensed professional, hospitality and food service industries, banking, staffing and individuals with technical and IT experience.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Workforce Partnership and Town of Oyster Bay are committed to helping residents find meaningful employment opportunities as well as assisting local businesses in recruiting qualified employees.  This Mega Job Fair will connect private and public sector employers with job seekers, while also providing attendees with employability workshops onsite.”

The Town of Oyster Bay serves as administrator of The Workforce Partnership, a consortium of local

Town of Hempstead holds STOP program

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin assisted Eddie Meredith of Levittown as he participated in the Town of Hempstead Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) Program on August 15, at the Village of Hempstead Department of Public Works. This program allows residents to dispose of harmful pollutants –such as antifreeze, drain cleaners and pesticides – in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

governments funded by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that provides free valuable resources to both employers and job seekers at Career Centers in Hicksville and Massapequa.  These centers help train employees to meet the needs of the private sector, connecting qualified job seekers with employers, and by assisting applicants in accessing job opportunities.  The Centers offer Resource Rooms, which are equipped with state-of-the-art computer workstations, complete with Microsoft software and internet access.

Additionally, these Centers offer residents access to job listings, resource materials, photocopiers, fax machines and telephones.  The Centers provide employability and computer workshops, as well as career counselors who will guide residents through their job search. Computer workshops are taught on-site in modern computer labs. Residents can increase their marketability by updating or acquiring new computer skills at the Centers.

For more information about this program and the many other great services that the Town’s Workforce Partnership program offers, contact (516) 797-4560 or email business@oysterbay-ny.gov.

National Guard promotes two local soldiers

New York Army National Guard has announced the promotions of two members from the local area.

Brayan Garciasabogal from Bethpage, and assigned to the 133rd Composite Support Company received a promotion to the rank of specialist on August 16. Adam Fouladi from Hicksville,  and

assigned to the Company D, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class on July 31.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

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College Notes

Conchetta Bohm of Levittown is among the nearly 1,100 cadets and students at The Citadel who were recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2021 semester.

The Dean’s List is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher.

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Jillian Lambdin of Plainview is among 23 University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers during the fall semester at local schools.

Lambdin will serve as a student teacher at Blue Ridge Elementary School in the Blue Ridge School District. Lambdin, is majoring in early and primary teacher education

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More than 1,000 students graduated from SUNY Oneonta. Students who completed the requirements for bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and certificates of advanced study.

Bethpage

Casey Collette - Bachelor of Science in media studies, cum laude honors.

Kimberly Foley - Bachelor of Science in early chld/childhood ed (B–6), magna cum laude honors.

Jaclyn Kennedy - Bachelor of Science in history.

Kristina Loria - Master of Science in Education in literacy education (B-6) .

Jaimee Napolitano - Bachelor of Science in biology, cum laude honors.

Hicksville

Margaret Colasanti - Bachelor of Science in food service & restaurant adm, professional writing.

Kristen Collins - Bachelor of Science in business economics, communication studies, magna cum laude honors.

Emily Leger - Master of Arts in museum studies.

Declan Mcauliffe - Bachelor of Science in environmental sustainability.

Nicole Murphy - Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, theatre.

Selena Phan - Bachelor of Science in exercise science, magna cum laude honors.

Jericho

Jolee Benezra - Bachelor of Science in early chld/childhood ed (B–6), cum laude, early childhood/childhood educ honors.

Levittown

Adam Herbert - Bachelor of Science in business economics.

Jake Mcaleer - Bachelor of Science in adolescence ed: social studies.

Christine Panganiban) - Bachelor of Science in communication studies, magna cum laude honors.

Nicholas Rigali - Bachelor of Arts in Music

Industry Audio Arts Production Music Industry honors.

Adriana Ventrice - Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies Communication Studies, Cum Laude honors.

Old Bethpage

Melanie Garr - Bachelor of Fine Arts in art and design.

Plainview

Maggie Chan Bachelor of Science in digital & studio art.

Nicole Chrysanthem - Bachelor of Science in adolescence educ.: mathematics, cum laude honors.

Lauren Cohen - Bachelor of Science in early chld/Childhood Ed (B-6) Early Childhood/ Childhood Educ honors.

Mara Hornstein - Bachelor of Science in early chld/childhood ed (B–6), cum laude, early childhood/childhood educ honors.

Christine Licata - Bachelor of Science in biology .

Hope Raifer - Bachelor of Arts in music industry, music industry honors.

Mark Stalzer - Bachelor of Science in business economics, business economics honors.

Nicholas Weinert - Bachelor of Science in psychology, educational psychology.

Syosset

Rachel Friedman - Bachelor of Science in environmental sustainability.

Georgi Greenberg - Bachelor of Science in communication studies n

The following local students received degrees from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania: Jessica DePol from Levittown graduated with a degree in AuD audiology.

Laura Lavin from Hicksville graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in early childhood (PK-4)/deaf hard of hearing (N–12). n

Nearly 20 SUNY Oneonta students presented projects as part of the college’s Student Summer Research and Creative Activity Day. This is an opportunity for students to share research they have conducted over the summer.

The following local students took part in the event:

Joseph Liszovics of Plainview researched and developed: “Field Deployable Detection System Hardware”

Helen Sanchez of Old Bethpage researched and developed: “Optimization, Characterization and Purification of Flap Endonuclease”

Liam Buchanan of Levittown (11756) researched and developed: ”Using Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) to Amplify Target Bos TaurusGene Sequence”

Joseph Liszovics of Plainview (11803) researched and developed: “Field Deployable Detection System Hardware”

Levittown Chamber installs new officers

Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (fourth right) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) congratulated Louise Cassano (Distinguished Service Award), Don Patane (Citizen of the Year Award) and William Powell (Presidents Award) during the Levittown Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner. Also attending were Levittown Chamber of Commerce President Michael Levy, Nassau County Legislators John Ferretti and Tom McKevitt, and New York State Assemblyman John Mikulin.

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (second right) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (second left) presented a Certificate of Recognition to Jon Michael Probstein, Outgoing President of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce, during the organization’s Installation Dinner on August 18 at the Grand Stage Diner in East Meadow. Also attending were Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti and New York State Assemblyman John Mikulin.

Division Avenue senior Isabelle Saint was selected for the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program.

Two seniors from the Levittown Public Schools were recently honored in College Board National Recognition Programs. Isabelle Saint from Division Avenue High School was named a scholar in the National Hispanic Recognition Program, while Khalil Garrett from General Douglas MacArthur High School was named a scholar in the National African American Recognition Program. Both were recognized for their academic achievements and outstanding performances on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship

MacArthur senior Khalil Garrett was selected for the College Board National African American Recognition Program.

Qualifying Test. Each year, these College Board programs celebrate thousands of Hispanic, Latinx, Black and African American students who take the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year of high school. Although this is not a scholarship award, earning a spot in one of the programs is considered a great academic honor which can help students get accepted into colleges and be considered for prestigious scholarships.

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Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Hicksville senior honored at LI Scholar Artist program

Hicksville High School senior Amber Corbett has been named a Merit Award winner in the Long Island Scholar Artist program for the 2021–2022 school year. Corbett is one of nine students to be recognized in the visual arts category.

The Long Island Arts Alliance and Newsday sponsors the program each year, honoring up to 40 high school seniors from Nassau and Suffolk counties in the fields of dance, media arts, music, theater and

visual arts. Districts can nominate students who are exceptionally accomplished in their field and hold an unweighted GPA of 90 or above. Nominated students are then asked to submit a portfolio of their work and an essay to be reviewed before being selected.

The award for the top 20 students selected is the Scholar Artist designation and the remaining 20 students receive an Award of Merit.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board recently honored Bethpage resident Wai Law, who ran an extraordinary 555 miles throughout New York State this summer to help raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease. Wai left Buffalo in late June for an incredible 11 day run, which included pushing a stroller holding his necessities, camping gear, clothing and water. Throughout the trip, Wai raised close to $15,000, which benefitted Stony Brook University’s Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research. Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board presented Wai with a citation for his amazing accomplishment and commended him on his inspiring work.

Bethpage resident runs 555 miles to raise money Town announces fall sports programs

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in Fall Athletic Programs for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, beginning on October 5 at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center. All athletic programs are co-ed and open to individuals 18 and over.

“The Town’s athletic programs offer a great opportunity for residents to take to the court, improve their skills and make new friends,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Tom Hand. “These recreational activities are a great way to have fun and stay active, and are an affordable way to stay in shape while having a good time.”

Badminton will feature two sessions available for registrants to choose from. The first session consists of Tuesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., Fridays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., and Sundays from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..

Session 2 consists of Tuesdays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Fridays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Sundays from

Basketball will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning on October 7, 2021. The basketball program is 10-weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20, September 22, and September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. The badminton program is 10-weeks long and costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with the program scheduled to begin on October 5. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20 from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and on September 22 & September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Volleyball will be split into two different sessions. The first session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The second session will take place on Mondays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Saturdays

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from 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. The volleyball program is 10-weeks long, costs residents $75 and $100 for non-residents, and is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 11. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20 from 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. and on September 22 & September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Proof of residency is required for the resident discount.  The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call (516) 797-4125 x. 2 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov

Left to right: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Anthony Lubrano, art teacher Craig Mateyunas, senior Amber Corbett, Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman and High School Principal Raymond Williams. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

GRIMALDI’S FAMILY MEALS ARE BACK!!!

Available September 7 through November 14 for lunch and dinner • Take out only

FAMILY MEAL #1 - $32 PLUS TAX

One 18” Pizza with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip OR Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad and Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda ($2.50 Charge to Substitute Different Salad)

FAMILY MEAL #2 - $42 PLUS TAX

One 18” Pizza, One Order of Penne ala Vodka, Choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip OR Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad and Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda ($2.50 Charge to Substitute Different Salad)

FAMILY MEAL #3 - $47 PLUS TAX

Two 18” Pizzas with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip OR Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad and Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda ($2.50 Charge to Substitute Different Salad)

*Additional Items May Be Purchased at Regular Menu Price; Toppings Available for Additional Cost; May Not Be Combined with any other coupon, discount, offer or Groupon; Prices Do Not Include Tax or Gratuity; Available for Take Out Only; No Substitutions*

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OUTSIDE DINING AVAILABLE

Per CDC Guidelines, FULLY vaccinated patrons may enter the restaurant without a mask.

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