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FIRST PLACE BAND TOB parking committee comes under fire

Congratulations to the Hicksville High School Marching Band, which started its competitive season in grand fashion! The band recently placed first in the Large School 3 Division of the New York State Field Band Conference competition held on Sept. 15 at Brentwood High School.

During the 2018-19 school year, Hicksville captured third place in New York State in the Large School Class 3 Division at the 45th annual New York State Field Band Conference held at the Syracuse Carrier Dome. According to Hicksville Public Schools Supervisor for Fine Arts Philip

Grusenmeyer, the group has grown from 99 members last year to 112 this year.

Residents can catch the Hicksville High School Marching Band during the annual Homecoming celebration, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12.

Fire damages Harvest Diner

Nassau County Police, as well as five local fire departments, responded to a fire at the Harvest Diner at 851 Old Country Road in Hicksville on Thursday, September 26 at 4:51 a.m.

According to police, as Third Precinct police

arrived they observed the building fully engulfed in flames with extensive damage. The Westbury Fire Department along with the assistance of the Carle Place Fire Department, Jericho Fire Department, East Williston Fire Department,

Bethpage Fire Department, and the Plainview Fire Department also responded to extinguish the fire. There was at least 40 fire apparatus and 100 fire personnel on scene. There were no injuries reported. The investigation is continuing.

BY GARY SIMEONE

When it comes to finding parking spots in the Town of Oyster Bay, you have to get in where you fit in. In 2018, the Town tried to solve this problem by forming a commuter parking committee to address the issue of the lack of available parking  within the town.

Town spokesperson Brian Nevin said that the  parking committee was initially  formed to review the state of commuter lots within the town.

“The committee is comprised of town employees and three resident volunteers,” said Nevin. “They have made five site-visits since 2018 to review the lots and the town has since moved forward with creating additional parking opportunities by maximizing the number of available spots in current lots.”

In addition to the site visits, the parking committee members interact with the highway department on a regular basis. One of the committee members, Lisa Reinhardt, a Hicksville resident, visited the LIRR parking facility in Hicksville earlier year and provided input to the town Highway Commissioner, John Bishop.

“The committee was provided information on the recent Hicksville parking changes and she chose to visit the lot and discuss any changes she saw,” said Nevin. “Remember, these are volunteers who provide their input after visiting the lots.”

The committee has come under fire recently for not holding enough meetings and not corresponding on regular basis with members of the town board.

Reinhardt herself said the commit-

tee hadn’t met in over a year, and that it was important that the committee stay active and on top of any and all changes in town parking regulations.

“In 2018, the committee planned to walk all the lots in the town to look for parking spaces,” said Reinhardt. “They only ended up visiting the lots in Syosset and Bethpage. I have not heard anything about additional visits in months.”

Additionally, Town councilman Thomas Hand voted against converting 30 short-term parking spaces in Hicksville into permit parking, because he wanted to get the committee’s input before moving ahead with any decision. He also blamed MTA officials with failing to provide the public with accessible parking at LIRR lots.

“It’s unacceptable that the MTA has failed to provide Town of Oyster Bay commuters with proper parking,” said Hand. “It’s the MTA’s responsibility to provide parking for their customer, however, the town formed this parking committee to address this issue. At this point, the committee can only juggle spots between commuters and shoppers due to limited land availability.  The long-term solution rests with legislative leaders in Albany who must deliver our fair share of MTA capital funds.  The MTA paid for new parking garages in Mineola and Westbury as part of the Third Track project, and now they must do the same at Long Island’s busiest rail road station in Hicksville.”

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said that parking committee has

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The Hicksville High School Marching Band in action.

Photo courtesy of the Hicksville School District

Supermarket Bingo supports animal rescue

On Sunday, October 6, Last Hope Animal Rescue will host a Supermarket Bingo at Levittown Hall.

Doors open at 3 p.m. Bingo played from 4 p.m.–8 p.m. at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. All proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation programs.

Prizes will include a variety of supermarket gift cards including BJ’s, Costco, Stew Leonard and more. Admission includes one Bingo card (set of 4 games), dessert and coffee/tea at intermission. There will be Basket (Chinese)

Auctions, Lotto Board and 50/50 raffles. Additional cards, daubers, snacks and hot dogs can be purchased separately at the event.

Admission is $15 with limited seating. To register, please click on the PayPal in Bingo blurb on the homepage at www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Or, you can mail in your registration & check to Last Hope, P.O. Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793.

You will not receive a paper ticket. Your name will be on a prepaid list when you check in at the door on Oct. 6.

Pedestrian injured in car crash

Nassau County Police are investigating a car crash in which a pedestrian was injured while crossing Old Country Road.

According to detectives, a 35-yearold male was crossing the street from south to north at the intersection of Old Country Rd. and S. Broadway at 7:54 p.m. on Monday, September 30, when he was struck by a 2017 Nissan Altima that was traveling westbound.

The driver of the vehicle, a 90-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The vehicle was impounded for a brake and safety check.

The victim suffered multiple serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Bethpage Harvest Festival

The Bethpage Harvest Festival and Street Fair will be held on Sunday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broadway in Bethpage.

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The fair will be produced in association with Nassau County Craft and Street Fairs, the Bethpage Chamber of Commerce and Bethpage Kiwanis.

Bus trip to Wind Creek

The Mercy Medical Center Council of Leagues will host a trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem (formerly Sands) Casino on Tuesday, November 26.

The bus will leave from 999 South Oyster Bay Road (on the street with the dead end) at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Casino

Cost is $43 per person, which includes the driver's tip. Give back: $35 slot play. For reservations, please call Barbara at 516-935-5576 or Karen at 516-937-5527. Please make checks payable to "Mercy Leagues".

The first to pay is the first on the bus.

Knights to hold Comedy Night

The Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus will hold a comedy night on Saturday, October 12 from 7-11 p.m.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the comedy of three comedians, a floor show and a DJ.

The evening will include an open bar, food, dessert and coffee and tea. Cost is $40 per person.

Please make checks payable to "Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus". Reservations are required. No money will be accepted at the door.

The Knights of Columbus are located at 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville. For more information please call Don at 516-433-0360.

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Building successful readers at Wisdom Lane

Sixth-graders at Wisdom Lane Middle School in the Levittown Public Schools recently enhanced their reading skills with a “Notice and Note” lesson. During Julie Jennaco and Jessica Wimmer’s English class, students were placed in small groups where they read “Thank You, Mr. Falker” by Patricia Polacco and

then completed a scavenger hunt in the book to find signposts or text features. This included finding examples of aha moments, contrasts and contradictions and more. The lesson allowed students to put the reading strategies they learned to the test in an engaging way.

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Starting clockwise from left: Wisdom Lane sixth-graders Camila Cano, Logan Webb, Mia Bardolf and Matthew Silvestro worked together during the signpost scavenger hunt.

Sixth-grader Olivia Gallagher read “Thank You, Mr. Falker” with her group during English class.

Wisdom Lane sixth-graders highlighted signposts in the book “Thank You, Mr. Falker.”

Hicksville schools to host fall senior citizen luncheon

Hicksville High School National Honor Society members served hors d’oeuvres and lunch to their guests at last fall’s Senior Citizen Luncheon hosted by Hicksville Public Schools.

Training for the Community

In an effort to educate community members about the growing opioid crisis and equip them with tools to combat this growing epidemic, NYU Winthrop Hospital is offering a free educational program.

The informative “Save a Life” program will include a complimentary training session of how to administer the lifesaving antidote Narcan® in the event of an emergency. The session is open to all members of the community; no professional medical experience is required.

David Neubert, MD

Department of Emergency Medicine

6:00 pm

Monday, October 14

Research and Academic Center

101 Mineola Boulevard, Room G-018, Mineola

Admission is free, but seating is limited. To register for this program, please call (516) 663-8699 or email Lila.Hageman-Sheehan@nyulangone.org

Free Narcan® kits (for emergency overdose rescue use), are available to those who pre-register for the event.

Cheers! Hicksville senior citizens traditionally enjoy lunch and special student performances during the Senior Citizen Luncheon hosted by Hicksville Public Schools.

Hicksville Public Schools is pleased to host the 28th annual Fall Senior Citizen Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Hicksville High School. The festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with an opening reception for guests and a luncheon with a choice of three delicious entrees — hot sliced turkey in gravy, Swedish meatballs or baked ziti.

Tickets are available for purchase to Hicksville senior citizen residents at $6 each during hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Administration

Building reception desk, located at 200 Division Avenue.

Entertainment during the luncheon will be provided by talented Hicksville High School music and theater students who will be presenting musical numbers and theatre vignettes prepared especially for the guests.

For additional information, residents can contact the Hicksville Public Schools Office of Community Services at 516-733-2190.

Photos courtesy of the Hicksville School District

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Town collecting DVDs for US troops

The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with Massapequa-based “Big Hy for Heroes” will be collecting DVDs for those deployed and serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces.

Donations will be accepted October 1 through November 15, and then delivered to Chaplains, Commanding Officers, Sergeant Majors and Sergeants around the globe to distribute to troops and arrange movie nights this holiday season.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with Big Hy for Heroes to send thousands of DVDs to troops serving around the globe. Help support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces by donating DVDs.”

Big Hy for Heroes was started in 2002 by Massapequa resident and WWII veteran Hyman Strachman, who, along with his son Arthur Strachman,

personally began sending DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Over the years, Big Hy for Heroes has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs all around the world, and continues to do so today.

Exciting, suspenseful, comedy and classic DVDs are among the most requested by the troops for movie nights. Residents can donate DVDs at any of the following locations:

• Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

• Town Hall South –977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa

• Ice Skating Center – 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage

• Hicksville Athletic Center – 167 S. Broadway, Hicksville

• Department of Public Works – 150 Miller Place, Syosset

Additionally, letters and notes to soldiers are also welcome. For more information on the DVD Collection Drive for U.S. troops, please call (516) 624-6380.

Soldiers receiving donated DVDs while serving in Afghanistan.

Fall Festival brings out community Town passes new laws to protect dogs from abuse

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fall Festival on September 21 at St. Bernard’s in Levittown. Pictured are student volunteers from the Levittown and Island Trees School Districts as well as students from the CCD Program at St. Bernard’s.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently approved new legislation to protect animals from abuse and neglect.  To prevent the cruel and/or dangerous treatment of dogs and other animals, the law expands upon existing Town Code which protects animals and now prevents long-term tethering while ensuring adequate food and water.

“Studies have shown that dogs left tied up for extended periods of time could become emotionally and physically damaged. It’s almost unfathomable, and now against the law, to keep them tied up and restrained all day.  Our pets rely on us to be their voice, especially in terms of their protection and safety, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with this new law in the Town of Oyster Bay,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor

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Specifically, the new law requires that dogs being restrained outdoors be on an adequate leash and under the direct control of its owner; not be left tethered for longer than two hours in any 12-hour period – and any tethered animal be left with adequate food, water and shelter; and not be tethered by a choke or pinch collar. Violators of the new law could face fines up to $250, or even possible jail time.

“Dogs and other animals are among the most vulnerable as they have no voice to protect themselves.  We are hopeful this new legislation will help safeguard our furry friends and bring a better awareness of animal safety to the Town of Oyster Bay,” added Councilman Steve Labriola.

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Chamber Spotlight: William Powell

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BY DON PATANE

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce would like to introduce William J. Powell, President and CEO of William J. Powell Associates, L.L.C. (WJPA), located at 304 Elm Drive South, Levittown, NY 11756. He has been a registered business since 2009 and has been a first responder and instructor for over 40

years. He is currently on the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

Powell said ,“I am so happy to be part of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce for the last 4 years and regret not joining long ago.” He further said, “It is a great organization who not only cares about the businesses in Levittown, but are very committed to the residents of Levittown and works hard to help both”.

Powell grew up in Bethpage and has lived in Levittown for the last 36 years along with his wife, Maddie, who he calls his best friend and advisor. He is proud to say that his son, Michael, just got married to his lovely wife Trish.

Powell’s business differs greatly from other businesses in the Chamber of Commerce and around Levittown. Most businesses have clear-cut services and/or products that they offer. WJPA, though, has a specific direction which is a little more abstract and has many facets due to the variety of what they can offer.

WJPAs main mission is to train first responders, medical personnel and civil-

ians to be able to help others who are sick or injured and hopefully save their lives! In addition, they manage Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Programs for businesses, libraries, houses of worship, and any other agencies who wish to utilize an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on their premise. The PAD program is a NYS Department of Health Program where AED’s can be placed in public buildings so that anyone who is willing, can use an AED to help someone in cardiac arrest by grabbing the AED to begin treating the patient. WJPA’s job is to come in and set these programs up, evaluate the location, suggest the optimal number of AEDs that should be used, and the location where they should be placed. Powell says that they can supply them with the AEDs, file the required paperwork with the county and state and keep them in compliance with the NYS PAD Laws. WJPA also will train their personnel in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), monitor their program, support any of their needs involving the PAD Program, supply them with

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Powell said that all of the WJPA instructors are experienced and come from a first responder or emergency management background. Their goal is to teach in a non-stressful environment, where the student’s may assimilate the knowledge presented to them.

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Town offers toddler arts and crafts

Town of Oyster Bay will offer a Toddler Arts & Crafts Program throughout the months of October, November, and December. This 8-week program will be held at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center and Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center Community Room, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.  Registration begins September 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Town’s Parks Department Recreation Office in Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd, in Massapequa.

“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts program has proven to be an extremely popular one here in the Town, as it is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “I urge those who wish for their toddler to participate to come down and register beginning Wednesday, September 18, as this 8-week program fills quickly on a first come first serve basis”

Each class is about 30 minutes to an hour long. The cost of the program is $25 per child who is a Town resident,

and $30 per child whose caregiver is a Town resident but not the child. Space is limited and upon registration, the child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided with enrollment. Toddler arts and crafts projects for this program can include season/holiday cards, ceramics, masks, and headpieces.

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is 8 weeks in duration, and residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on Tuesdays at the Hicksville Athletic Center at 10 a.m. (two-year-olds only) and 11 a.m. (three and four-year-olds) beginning on Tuesday, October 8. Classes will also take place on Wednesdays at the Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center Community Room at 10 a.m. (two-year-olds only), 11 a.m. (three and four-year-olds), or 1:30 p.m. (three and four-year-olds) beginning Wednesday, October 8.

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Division Ave. students explore summer learning

Division Avenue students Anabella Rubio, Abel Varghese and Christopher Smith furthered their love of learning this summer by participating in university programs.

Division Avenue High School seniors

Anabella Rubio and Abel Varghese, along with junior Christopher Smith, participated in university programs this summer to further their academic interests. Rubio attended George Mason University’s Envision Law Program, Varghese conducted math research at Hofstra University’s Summer Science Research Program and Smith participated in a precollege medical program at Adelphi University.

Rubio attended the George Mason University Envision Law Program from July 21–26 in Washington, DC. During the five-day workshop, she visited the Fairfax County Courthouses, where she observed proceedings and participated in a mock trial murder case, acting as a defense attorney leading the cross-examination. Rubio spoke with various guest speakers from the law profession and also visited the Supreme Court. She found the workshop exciting and interesting, as she wants to pursue a career in law.

Varghese continued his passion for mathematics during Hofstra University’s Summer Science Research Program. While working with another high school student and a Hofstra

Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

professor, he conducted math research on a problem that was posed by a mathematician. Using computers to experiment matrices, Varghese and his team researched a specific property. Together, they created a poster of their research and will be presenting it to teachers and parents on Sept. 25.

Smith attended a week-long medical program at Adelphi University. Here, he learned many different aspects of the medical field. Smith was able to observe the cyber knife at work and had professors who taught physics, chemistry and biology. Almost every day he visited New York University Winthrop Hospital and learned topics such as sports medicine, treatment for cancer and how to treat injured patients. Smith was also CPR trained and is now certified. On the final day, he learned how to suture a patient by using oranges.

“I was amazed with how they made replicas of bones using a 3D printer and carbon fiber,” Smith said. “This program opened up my eyes to the many options in the medical field but as of now I wish to pursue a career in anesthesiology.”

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Global Scavenger Hunt: Entranced by the Mystique of Fez, Morocco

BY KAREN RUBIN

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The sun has yet to rise as we settle ourselves in the first-class compartment of the train from Marrakesh to Fez on our mad-dash on the Global Scavenger Hunt that will bring us through Morocco to Gibraltar, Spain and Portugal for the most difficult leg of the 23-day aroundthe-world mystery tour. The train pulls out of the modern train station exactly on time. The 6 ½-hour journey flies by as we roll through Morocco’s countryside and villages – farms and rolling hills on both sides.

The compartment seats six people very comfortably. During the course of the trip, people come and go and we engage in very pleasant conversations. A stop or two away from Fez, two fellows come in to the compartment the conversation that ends with the one fellow saying he knows a guide for us to hire to take us through the Medina – the massive gated city of thousands of alleyways which we have been strongly advised to explore with a guide. Sure enough, by the time we get off the train, the guide has arrived. And there is a taxi as well.

We make our way to the Riad el Yacout, a guesthouse, that another Global Scavenger Hunt team found

We are greeted at Riad el Yacout by Hadisha, a young woman who is the daughter of the owner, recently returned after spending eight years studying in

Madrid, China and the United States. I can easily imagine her running a huge hotel chain at some point.

The riad (which is a traditional twostory house where the rooms are built around a courtyard) is absolutely enchanting. The riad was once the home of Professor Laharchi, philosophy, taught at the famous Al Qaraouvine university. Built in 1347, the house passed generation to generation until 2000 when her father bought it.

He spent five years restoring it as a 33-room guesthouse (it is actually three houses that have been linked, with a pool; and there are plans to build a third floor and add a rooftop pool). The mosaics, decoration, furnishings are exquisite – all the rooms set around the most magnificent interior courtyard. The design, facing inward, is meant to maximize family interactions. The riad has already attracted important people – two years after opening, in 2007, Bono stayed for six weeks; Queen Noor of Jordan also stayed here (Riad El Yacout, 9 Derb Guebbas, Batha, Medina, Fez).

Hadisha strongly advises us against using the guy from the train and instead hiring an approved guide and driver from the tourism office. We only have the afternoon and evening here to see Fez, and even Bill Chalmers, our Global Scavenger Hunt leader, has told us to hire a guide to go through the Medina – the largest, with some 11,000 alleyways with no addresses. The price seems fair and we only have October 4, 2019

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Al Qaraquiyine (Karaouine) mosque, university and library, founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, a woman who had fled her homeland of Tunesia, is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Global Scavenger Hunt: Entranced by the Mystique of Fez, Morocco

the afternoon, and it proves a great way to see Fez in such a brief time.

It is interesting that two other GSH teams who are also staying at the Riad come after (they went on a balloon ride in Marrakesh, one of the scavenges before catching the train to Fez), hired the same guide we were introduced to by a guy on the train (turns out the second guy on the train was his son, who I spot while walking in the Medina – what are the chances?) Actually it isn’t a coincide-more of a scam – the fellows get on the train a stop or two before Fez, find a seat in the first-class compartment and begin the grift. If you are keeping count, altogether four of our Global Scavenger Hunt teams all

had either met the guide (us) or used the guide or the son. And everybody was satisfied.

Even though we realize that only four teams out of the original 10 have a chance of winning the Global Scavenger Hunt and the title, “Worlds Best Travelers,” we still pursue the challenges, albeit at a more relaxed, less frenzied pace, because they basically bring us to the places we would or should visit, places or experiences we never would have thought of, and give us a much more immersive, interesting and connected experience.

Fez el-Jdid, the Jewish Quarter

My teammate, Margo, and I set out with our guide, Hamid, the fellow sent from the tourist office (having told the fellow from the train we made other

plans). At our first stop, at the golden doors to the palace (and this is before he makes the connection between “New York,” and likely Jewish person)– he relates how Jews made refugees when expelled from Spain and Portugal in 1492 were invited by the sultan to settle in Fez in order to develop the city, and settle the nomadic Berbers. The sultan gave them land adjacent to the palace and promised protection. To show appreciation, the Jewish community created ornate brass doors for the palace with the Star of David surrounded by the Islamic star.

Our guide takes us first to Fez el-Jdid (the “new part of the city”, which is still a few hundred years old)  to visit the Jewish Quarter, the Mellah.

The Mellah of Fez dates back to 1438, the oldest Jewish Quarter in Morocco, though very few Jewish people live here today, most having moved to Casablanca, France or Israel; there are some 80 Jews left in Fez, but live in the new city, Ville Nouvelle.

Hamid tells us that this community continued even into World War II, when the Sultan gave Jews citizenship and protected them from the Nazis. Indeed, Morocco’s Jewish population peaked in the 1940s but since the 1950s and 1960s, following the establishment of Israel, shrank to fewer than 5,000 today.

He leads us through winding narrow alleyways to the Ibn Danan synagogue The synagogue was restored in 1998-99 with the help of UNESCO, American Jews and American Express). From the top floor, you can see the Jewish cemetery.

Nearby is al Fassiyine Synagogue, which a plaque notes, “belongs to the Jews (Beldiyine) Toshabirg, native Jews who lived in Fez before the arrival of the

Megorashimns, the expelled Jews from Spain in 1492. The building, covering 170 sq meters was built in the 17th century. It includes a small entrance hall which leads to a prayer hall housing some furnished rooms on the mezzanine level. It has been used successively as a workshop for carpets and then a gym. Despite these different uses and the degradation of its state, it still keeps its original aspect.”

The synagogue was restored in 2010-2011 through the efforts of Simon Levy, former general secretary of the Judeo-Moroccan Heritage Foundation, the Jewish community of Fez, Jacques Toledano Foundation and the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Germany.

The reopening on February 13, 2013, was presided over by Morocco’s Islamist Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane inaugurated the reopening of the historic synagogue in which he conveyed the wish of Morocco’s King Muhammad VI that all the country’s synagogues be refurbished and serve as centers for cultural dialogue.

Hamid tells me that an adviser to the King and the ex-minister of Tourism were both Jewish.

The tourism minister had a lot to do with putting Morocco on the map as an international tourist destination.  The king, who studied at Harvard, in 2000 set a goal of 10 million tourists. “Morocco has no oil or gold. It had no highway or airport and didn’t exist except for hashish,” Hamid says. “The king opened Morocco to foreign companies, giving them five years duty-free. They were drawn by a peaceful country, a gateway to Africa. Foreign investors rebuilt the road to Marrakesh, turning it into an international city for the wealthy, like Europe.” Fez also seems to be benefiting

Ibn Danan Synagogue, Fez, Morocco © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

– there is lots of restoration and new construction, at Riad el Yacout where we are staying.

As we weave through the alleyways, he shows us the indentation on the doorposts of houses where a mezuzah would have been placed, now the home of Muslims (what Jews remain in Fez live in the new city, Ville Nouvelle).

Zellige, Traditional Tile Making

Since we have a driver, we also visit a traditional tile factory, set on a hilltop overlooking the Medina.

Fez was the Moroccan birthplace of the beautiful tile work known as zellige Introduced to the area by Moors fleeing Andalusia,  tiles were initially chiseled into small pieces to create mosaic-like geometric patterns. The decorative and highly skilled tile work had become especially popular by the 14th century.

We go through various workshops and watch the various artisans as they chisel the pieces and set them into their patterns that we see in the stunning buildings of the Medina and the riad

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where we are staying. The colors come from natural material – mint for green, indigo for blue, saffron for yellow.

The tiles are different, Hamid explains. “Every other city uses terracotta; Fez has volcanic clay). They use olive pits as well as old furniture to fire up the kilns that heat the tiles.

Fez is Morocco’s third largest city, with a population of 1,275,000 – half of them in the Medina. It was under the French from 1912-1956.  It was Morocco’s capital for 300 years before the French moved the capital to Rabat, on the ocean.  The most remarkable part of the scene from the hilltop is how every roof of this ancient place has a satellite dish – Hamid says they were given for free by Al Jazeera. “Even a Bedouin tent in the desert will have a satellite dish.”

Fez el-Bali, the Medina

The driver drops us at one of the many gates into Fez el-Bali, the Medina (which means walled city) and we follow a route that takes us through the

Medina. It is described as the world’s largest car-free urban space – 11,000 alleyways and no addresses - and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1983). The Medina is the oldest walled

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city, dating from 900 AD, and the largest in the Arab world. We find ourselves walking through 1,200 years and losing all sense of time or place – except when

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The season of Autumn is crisp and cool!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

What’s unique about this season? It’s trick or treating time on Halloween. It’s time for decorating pumpkins and kicking back with a glass of apple cider. It’s enjoying that American tradition of Thanksgiving Day. It’s watching football on TV on Sundays - and on other days, too. It’s time for relaxing after summer and, in time, gearing up for winter. In the meantime, the trees and foliage light up in their beautiful displays of this fine season.

“The Inn Between” –A Book Perfect for Fall

It’s Halloween time and what better time is there for reading “The Inn Between” which came out in 2016. It was written by Marina Cohen who is an elementary school teacher in Ontario, Canada. Here’s the storyline of the book: Eleven-year-old Quinn has had some bad experiences lately. She was caught cheating in school, and then one day, her little sister Emma disappeared while walking home from school. She never returned. When Quinn’s best friend, Kara, has to move away, she goes on one last trip with Kara and her family. They stop over at the first hotel they see, a Victorian inn that instantly gives Quinn the creeps, and she begins to notice strange things happening around them. When Kara’s parents and then brother disappear without a trace, the girls are stranded in a hotel full of strange guests, hallways that twist back in on themselves, and a particu-

larly nasty surprise lurking beneath the floorboards. Will the girls be able to solve the mystery of what happened to Kara’s family before it’s too late? (amazon.com) One book reviewer said reading “The Inn Between” is like “The Shining” meets “Hotel California.” Marina Cohen says, “If you have a penchant for Victorian hotels, creepy dolls, ghost trains and, of course, magic, grab a steaming mug of cocoa and sit a spell. Just remember to keep the lights on …” It’s creepy and it is suspenseful. Its storyline is off the beaten path. This book is geared toward middle-school students but I found that anyone of any age can read it and enjoy it - especially around Halloween time.

Enjoying Apple

Tuna Salad Sandwiches

When apples are plentiful in the fall, my family and I have a tradition of adding some chunks of apple to the tuna fish salad we make for lunch. My mom taught me how to make it this way and her mother in Brooklyn had taught her the same thing. It’s funny, autumn is the only time I think of doing that. Usually when I open a can of tuna fish I add mayonnaise, some slices of celery and onions, some black pepper and some pieces of apple – peeled or unpeeled, either way is fine. I mix it all together. Occasionally I will chop up some walnuts or pecans and add that to the mix. The celery, apples and nuts add a crunchy effect. I toast the bread, spread my tuna mix onto the bread then top off the sandwiches with some lettuce and slices of tomato. The pieces of apple give our lunch a slightly sweet

taste which we like. And I only seem to think of doing that when the air outside is crisp and it is fall.

Singing “I Say a Little Prayer”

Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick recorded “I Say A Little Prayer” in 1966, but held off on releasing it because Bacharach didn’t think that they had gotten it exactly right. He thought that the tempo was “too fast.” The single was released in October 1967 and it was a hit. “I Say A Little Prayer” became a signature song for Warwick, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1967. The words were intended by lyricist Hal David to convey a woman’s concern for her man who’s serving in the Vietnam War. And he wanted to show support for the troops serving overseas. Some of the words go:

“The moment I wake up

Before I put on my makeup

I say a little prayer for you

And while I’m combing my hair now

And wondering what dress to wear now

I say a little prayer for you

You’ll stay in my heart and I will love you

Forever and ever

We never will part, oh, how I love you

Together, together

That’s how it must be to live without you

Would only mean heartbreak for me

I run for the bus, dear

And while riding I think of us, dear …”

“I Say a Little Prayer” also returned to the Pop & R&B Top Ten in the fall of

1968 by a recording by Aretha Franklin taken from her 1968 album “Aretha Now.” She made it her own with a version of the song that is both iconic and unforgettable. Aretha and her backup singers, the Sweet Inspirations, recorded their version in just one take. In the years since several other singers did the song, also. In 1997, a version by Diana King appeared on the soundtrack for “My Best Friend’s Wedding.” It has a reggae beat to it which was popular in the mid-’90s. The best and the most memorable version from “My Best Friend’s Wedding” was sung by Rupert Everett with almost all of the rest of the cast as his backup singers. That was pretty funny. If you’ve seen the movie you’ll probably remember that part. If not, well then … it is worth seeing.

Riding Horses When It’s Crisp Outside

This season is a perfect time for riding horses. I remember a couple of years ago my friend, Patty, and I took a drive to her family’s home in Norwalk, Ct. A neighbor down the street had a big house with a barn and a couple of beautiful horses. Patty and her sister saddled up the horses and spoke softly to them as they did it. They went riding and they were both pleased because the weather was ideal for it. When the air is crisp and clean, the horses always seem to have more of a pep in their step. They were alert and seemed happy to be out trotting along in the fresh air. It was an October weekend when we drove up to Norwalk. The chestnut-colored horse was named Lacey and the Pinto-colored horse was named Opie. Patty and Lisa

Divorced Women Surveyed About Social Security

BY TOM MARGENAU

I’ve written many columns in the past with messages targeted to divorced women. And I thought I had everything covered. But I got a fascinating email recently from a reader who surveyed women in her area and had some interesting insights as to why those who are divorced were not familiar with the Social Security benefits they might be due from an ex. Or, more intriguing, why they didn’t want to file for such benefits even though they knew they existed. So here is a summary of her findings, with my comments.

One: Many women were not familiar with their potential benefits as ex-spouses.

If you were married to a man for at least 10 years before getting divorced, and if you are not currently married and not due higher benefits on your own Social Security record, there is a good chance you are due Social Security benefits on your ex-husband’s record. You can get those benefits beginning at age 62 if your ex is still alive, and as early as age 60 if your ex is deceased.

However, those benefits might not be payable if you are under your full retirement age (currently age 66) and working. There is an earning penalty that applies to all Social Security beneficiaries under full retirement age, whether they are getting benefits as a retiree or as a spouse or widow of a retiree. In a nutshell, the law says that if you are making over $17,640 per year, one dollar in benefits is held back for every two dollars you exceed that threshold. That threshold eases up a bit in the year you turn full retirement age and completely goes away once you reach that magic age.

Two: Many women thought that if they filed as a divorced spouse, it would take benefits away from their exes.

This isn’t true. Anything paid to a divorced spouse doesn’t take a nickel away from her ex’s Social Security checks.

Three: Some women believe that if they get benefits as a divorced spouse, it could reduce payments due to their ex-husbands’ current spouses.

Nope. That won’t happen. Any money paid to an ex-spouse is essentially just an add-on benefit. It doesn’t take anything away from her ex-husband’s current spouse.

Four: A few women said their divorce decree included a clause that nullified their eligibility for benefits on their ex-husbands’ Social Security accounts. This is one I’ve heard from many women in the past. Usually, the husband insists on adding a line or two to the di-

vorce papers that essentially says, “My wife cannot make a claim against my Social Security benefits.” The soon-tobe ex-wife signs the papers because, at the time, Social Security is the furthest thing from her mind. But as she gets older, she thinks she made a big mistake. But she didn’t. That Social Security exclusion clause isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. It has no legal standing. Federal law always trumps anything a lawyer might scribble into a divorce decree.

Five: Some women thought they needed permission from their exes to get their Social Security.

This is a concern I never considered. No permission is necessary. If you meet the eligibility criteria for divorced spouse benefits, federal law says you are due those benefits. Your ex-husband has no say in the matter and his permission isn’t necessary.

Six: Some women were afraid their ex-husbands would harm them after discovering they were getting benefits on their accounts.

This is another issue I never thought about. As indicated above, not only is the ex-husband’s permission not necessary, it is likely he will never even know you are getting benefits on his record -unless you tell him. The Social Security Administration will not notify him of your claim for divorced wife’s benefits.

Seven: Some women thought that their portion of their exes’ Social Security was based only on the earnings they made while they were married.

Any benefits paid to a wife (whether married or divorced) are based on the husband’s entire work history.

Eight: Some women didn’t realize that things can change after their exes die.

There are many working women who aren’t due anything from an ex-husband while he is alive because their own Social Security benefits exceed the roughly 35% to 50% spousal rate. But after the ex dies, the widow’s rate can be as high as 100%. So, many women who don’t qualify for spousal benefits from a living ex can get widow’s benefits once the guy passes away.

So, to summarize: If you are a divorced woman, you will get benefits on your ex-husband’s Social Security account if you meet all of the following requirements:

-- Were married at least 10 years.

-- Are currently unmarried.

-- Are 62 or older (if your ex is alive).

-- Are 60 or older (if your ex is dead).

-- Are not working or are working part time if under full retirement age.

-- Are not due higher benefits on your own Social Security record.

One final note: These same rules apply to divorced men. But men rarely get benefits on an ex-wife’s account because their own retirement checks almost always exceed what they could possibly get in spousal benefits.

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

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took a leisurely ride for about an hour in a pasture that was 40 acres. It was a grassy field with the woods off to the side. As they rode along Patty and Lisa saw a gray fox in the middle of the field and they stopped to admire it. The fox saw them, however, and darted off into the woods. The women continued on their ride admiring the leaves falling off some of the trees. They told me later that they heard the leaves crunching under the horses’ hooves as they rode along. When they returned to the barn I saw them coming and fortunately I had my camera with me. I snapped a picture of the two of them while they were still on their horses. The horses didn’t seem to mind posing for the camera and it turned out to be a great shot.

Ring That Brass Bell!

My little brass bell stands proudly on a table all year and it calls my guests to the dinner table when the Thanksgiving Day meal is ready to eat. This brass bell used to be my Grandma Anna’s and she used to call all of us to eat whenever a holiday meal was ready. When Grandma Anna got older she gave this little brass bell to me. When my niece, Kylie, was little, probably five, six, seven and eight, I used to call Kylie over and ask her to ring the bell when our turkey feast was hot from the oven and ready to be eaten. Kylie used to wait for hours just to ring that bell. She would ask me when the meat was ready, when the yams were ready and when the stuffing could be placed on my great, big table. When I would wink and nod at Kylie and tell her to go ahead and ring it, she would pick up that little brass bell, ring it loudly and watch delightedly as all of the guests, usually 18 to 20 people, would get up from their living room chairs and walk into the dining room eagerly and excitedly looking forward to their holiday meal. This etched bell, which stands on four little legs and is about three and a quarter inches tall, has an inscription inside the bell that reads, “India Bells of Sarna.” It is our official sign - we all know that Thanksgiving dinner is ready when we hear that little brass bell go off.

Some Historic Trivia

On November 2, 1920, the Westinghouse Electric Company of East Pittsburgh, Pa., launched the world’s first radio broadcast of delivering the 1920 election results to listeners. Frank Conrad of Wilkinsburg was an assistant chief engineer of Westinghouse Electric. An inventor who was fascinated with technology, Conrad had built a trans-

mitter which he kept on the second floor of his Wilkinsburg garage, according to pittsburgh.cbslocal.com. This experimental station was licensed 8-X-K and was the forerunner of KDKA Radio. The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Navigation which served as the radio licensing agency of the day issued the first radio license ever, to KDKA, on October 27, 1920. Some people ask if “KDKA” stands for anything in particular but they don’t. The call letters “KDKA” were assigned from a roster maintained to provide identification for ships and marine shore stations. Those were the only regular services in operation then under formal licensing by the Federal Government. “KDKA” was random - they were the next set of call letters available on the roster. The election night broadcast, which began at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 1920, originated from a shack on the roof of the K Building of the Westinghouse Electric Company “East Pittsburgh Works” in Turtle Creek, Pa. Four men staffed that first broadcast: Engineer William Thomas, telephone line operator John Frazier, R.S. McClelland, a standby and Leo Rosenberg, the radio’s first announcer. The election results were relayed to about a thousand listeners who learned through this incredible new medium that Warren G. Harding beat James M. Cox in the race for the Oval Office. Harding, an Ohio native, was the 29th president of the U.S. He was sworn into office on March 4, 1921. Stanley Horowitz once said about the season of fall, “Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.”

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Global Scavenger Hunt: Entranced by the Mystique of Fez, Morocco

jarred back to the 21st century by the motorcycles coming through. It is one of the holiest places for Islam (Jerusalem and Mecca being the other two). There are some 272 mosques.

He points out how the homes are simple on the outside, with heavy doors (to keep out pirates); they are two-stories high, but very, very tall. The buildings are designed so if pirates came, they could pour hot water down. Hamid warns that an outsider can only go into the Medina during the day. “It’s not safe in the evening, not even for us.” Hamid says he was born in the Medina and lived here for 35 years, but moved to the New City to send his children to school. “Here, they first teach crafts; if they have more than 10 or 11 kids, they may send them to school.”

He tries to explain that women – the mother of the house – is the family’s bank; that the artifacts like carpets and ceramics are its financial security, “like diamonds and gold. If the family needs something, they sell something.”; a mule was like a Mercedes.”A carpet to sell is like an ATM; a wife who is an artist is like insurance.” He explains that the people of the Medina have no health care, no insurance and pay no taxes. “It’s like the 8th century.. If a wife doesn’t save money, the family is in trouble. Once a year, they will show off it they have a real wife at the Ramadan holiday. The mother chooses a wife for her son; a daughter goes off to live with the husband’s family. “A mother who has 8 sons is like a Queen, insurance guaranteed. If a family has no sons, they will adopt a nephew as a son. That system from the 9th century is still in practice in the Medina.”

Garbage is still collected by donkey; the sewage system is Roman. The French introduced a water system and

electricity – up until then, they used candles and oil lamps. Homes still don’t have refrigerator.

An important stop is al Qaraquiyine (Karaouine)  mosque, university and library, founded in 859 by Fatima al-Fihri, a woman who had fled her homeland of Tunesia. The madrasa became one of the leading spiritual and educational centers of the Muslim world. It was incorporated into Morocco’s modern state university system in 1963. It is considered the oldest existing, continually operating institution of higher education in the world. Hamid tells us that the university spans 5 hectares.

I later learn that in addition to being Muslim, prospective students of the Qarawiyyin are required to have memorized the Qur’an,  medieval Islamic texts and Maliki law, and have a very good command of Classical Arabic. And while most assume the university is open only to men, women have been admitted into the university since the 1940s.

The libraries contain important documents dating from c. 780 A.D. including the Al-Muwatta of Malik written on gazelle parchment. The libraries may soon be open to the public.

Fez was founded in 789 A.D. by Moulay Idriss II, the son of the founder of modern Morocco, according to Journey Beyond Travel. It wasn’t until 817-18 A.D., when around 800 refugee families from Cordoba in Spain settled in Fez, followed a few years later by over 2,000 families from Tunisia, that Fez really began to grow. Apparently, settlements fought each other for over 300 years, until the arrival of the Almoravid empire in 1070 A.D. installed stability peace.

The city took form under Almoravid rule when the walls which still form the outline of today’s Fez El-Bali were

erected. By 1170 A.D., Fez was the largest city in the world with a population of 200,000. Fez was an important trading hub, serving Africa and Europe, the gold route from Timbuktu, and because of  its tanneries with a reputation for making leather shields.

When the Merenids took control of Morocco in 1250 A.D., they made Fez their capital. This is when Fez el-Jdid, the “new” city where the Jewish Quarter is, was built with wider streets, gardens, and administrative centers. This is also when Fez became established as a cultural and intellectual hub and the “Fassi” style, a mix of Andalusian and Almohad traditions, began. One of the best examples of this architecture is the Medersa Bou Inania with its greentiled minaret.

“Today, Fez is known as the ‘Athens of Africa’ and the “Mecca of the West” for its history and role as the spiritual and learning capital of Morocco.” (www. journeybeyondtravel.com/morocco/ fez)

We see the beautiful tile work of the  mausoleum of Zaouia Moulay Idris, built in the Alawi architectural style, beginning in 1717 while Moulay Ismail was alive and finished in 1824. It is an important pilgrimage site, and one of the many sites that are closed to non-Muslims.

During the course of the afternoon, we visit various craftsmen and artisans including embroiderers, carpet makers and weavers.

One of these is the Widows Coop, where women weave carpets and scarves. Hamid explains that women who are divorced or widowed have little opportunity to remarry, and in the past, had few opportunities to earn a living besides prostitution. The Widows Coop gives these women a means for self-sufficiency. “Ladies with golden fingers.”

The final stop is the Chouwara tannery which has absolutely exquisite leather items for sale, and a fantastic view from its roof down to the vats of dyes.  We learn that they use lime, salt and pigeon droppings to make the ammonia to tan the leather; the skins soak for a week, then are put into a wheel and turned every day for two weeks, then bleached for a week, then washed for three hours, then put into a vat to dye.

The shop is exquisite – I have never felt such soft leather. Margo, who protested shopping, falls under the spell of a jacket, but it needs some tailoring. They take measurements and promise to deliver the jacket that evening. Sure enough, a completely custom jacket is delivered to the riad. It is stunning.

Leaving, we drive alongside the walls of the Medina and pass by the famous Bab Boujeloud  known as the “Blue Gate”.

(As I reflect on this guided tour, I am disappointed because as can be expected, we spent most of our concentrated time at the tile factory, the weavers, the carpet makers and the tannery – all designed to have us spend money, but did not get to properly see the Blue Gate, which I “grab” as we are driving or Medersa Bou Inania, two of the Medina’s most important sites. I have trouble reconstructing what we saw.)

Back at Riad el Yacout, we meet up with the other two teams and discover that all of us have followed pretty much the same itinerary.

We have a fantastic dinner at the riad – chicken tagine and chicken couscous – the food and the atmosphere sheer perfection.

We still have to get from Morocco to Gibraltar to Seville to Porto by Friday on this most challenging, Par 6 leg of the Global Scavenger Hunt, our “final exam.”

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Pros and cons of public and private schools

Parents may have a number of options when choosing schools for their children. Public schools are responsible for educating millions of youngsters every day, though private schools also may make great options for certain students. Families must weigh the pros and cons of schooling decisions carefully to find the best fit, as school helps set the foundation for life ahead.

Private schools

While most people think of religion when they consider private schools, many such schools in the United States are not affiliated with a religious organization. According to data from Niche, more than 30 percent of the roughly 25,000 private PreK-12 schools in the United States are not based in religious education.

Private schools can benefit kids in various ways. Each private school follows its own direction, which means there can be varied educational goals and approaches. Private schools have more flexibility than public schools in regard to their curriculum, as they are not bound by state or federal mandates. This can be a boon to a student who learns in a specific way. Private schools tend to have small class sizes and student bodies, which can make for individualized attention.

The most prominent drawback for private schools is the cost. Many private schools cost thousands of dollars

per year, and such costs may not include uniforms and supplies. Another potential con is some private schools simply cannot offer the same vast level of options as a public school. Through taxpayer funding, public schools may be able to bring in more resources and offer a greater array of classes.

Public schools

Public schools are often a natural choice because they are free to attend. With a more varied curriculum and greater propensity to offer more after-school activities than smaller schools, public schools can be a great draw. Plus, children who attend local schools may feel more in touch with the community and take pride in partaking in the town or city’s traditions.

Enrollment is often considered a downside to public schools. Many public schools have a higher teacher-to-student ratio than private schools. This may lead to a “lost in the crowd” feeling for students who may otherwise benefit from more individualized attention. What’s more, because public schools are bound by set curriculums, teachers may not have the same flexibility in what or how they can teach as their colleagues who teach at private schools.

There are other pros and cons to public and private schools that families can work through together. Ultimately, parents and their children should work to find the best match for their needs.

While

free play activities benefit kids in myriad ways, it’s also beneficial to let kids be kids and to provide ample time for them to engage in free play.

Glance at a typical family schedule and you would no doubt see that afternoons are jam-packed and many children — even the youngest among them — have full itineraries of structured after-school activities.

In an effort to raise well-rounded and intelligent children, many parents enroll their youngsters in all sorts of extracurricular activities, including sports leagues, travel teams, enrichment clubs, and musical instruction. While these activities benefit kids in myriad ways, it’s also beneficial to let kids be kids and to provide ample time for them to engage in free play.

According to the popular toy and learning company Alex Brands, structured activities can teach children how to follow rules and routines and help them build developmental skills. But free play can improve critical skills as well. One of the biggest benefits to free play is it can foster kids’ creativity and help kids discover their interests on their own. Free play also helps children learn independence and how to keep themselves occupied.

The United Nations recognizes free play as a basic right of every child and underscores its importance. Despite this, unstructured play seems to be on the decline, with more structured activities taking over young children’s days.

Even in school settings free play has given way to more time spent at desks and devices in preparation for standardized testing. Recess, which has been cut or reduced in many school districts, has become a hot-button issue for many free

play advocates. The development of Recess for All Florida Students, as well as proposed legislation in other states, has redirected attention to free play and the importance of it. Recess is a form of free play and provides students with a break from the rigors of learning.

In a 2011 article in the American Journal of Play, Peter Gray, Ph.D., a researcher at Boston College, indicated that “lack of play affects emotional development, leading to the rise of anxiety, depression, and problems of attention and self-control.” Gray also indicated that without play, “young people fail to acquire the social and emotional skills necessary for healthy psychological development.”

Free play also can benefit youngsters in the following ways:

• Enables kids to learn dexterity and improve on other strengths;

• fulfills exercise requirements for growing kids;

• helps kids conquer fears and develop confidence;

• establishes natural leadership roles and hierarchy in social groups;

• contributes to emotional well-being by giving children a respite from schedules; and

• helps teach self-responsibility, which may translate to better behavior at home and in school.

Free play is an important component of learning and exploration for children. A mix of structured and unstructured activities is key to raising well-rounded individuals.

The role of free play in early education College majors that can lead to higher earnings

Choosing a college major is an important decision that many students delay making until their sophomore or even junior years. Only after taking a few courses and uncovering one’s interests do some college students figure out what they want to do with their lives.

Each student is different, and while some may pursue a degree based on a particular passion, others may choose majors that can lead to high-paying jobs.

While men often lean toward majors like engineering and computer science that have traditionally been linked to high earnings, women have historically gravitated to lower-paying specialties like education and social sciences. But in recent years a shift has occurred, and more women have begun to choose majors associated with higher post-graduate salaries.

Reports from the career guidance site Glassdoor analyzed how much male and female professionals with the same college degree earned and identified many instances in which women went on to earn more than men in the first five years of their career. They’ve identified

several majors where female college graduates can earn as much or more than their male counterparts and find successful careers.

• Architecture

• Pharmaceutical sciences

• Information sciences

• Chemical engineering

• Computer science

• Electrical engineering

• Mechanical engineering

• Computer engineering

• Business economics

• Civil engineering

• Sports management

Despite these findings, the college resource CollegeFactual and the U.S. Department of Education says that women remain likely to pursue education, design and applied arts, health services, and social work as career options.

Female students unsure of which major they want to pursue can take career assessments to help narrow down their options. Working with mentors or engaging in internships also can present a first-hand idea of high-paying career paths.

In recent years a shift has occurred, and more women have begun to choose majors associated with higher post-graduate salaries.

A Place for Every Student

PEOPLE DON’T ALWAYS learn in predictable ways, which is why Winston Preparatory School (WPS) is committed to reaching all kinds of learners. Students often come to one of the WPS campuses after struggling in traditional school settings.

Many of these students, ranging from 9-21 years old, have been diagnosed with learning disorders such as dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, ADHD, and nonverbal learning disorders. At WPS, the faculty meets students where they are, brings them forward at a meaningful pace, and teaches them to progress independently. Our research-based program for students with learning differences has been shown to profoundly expand the possibilities for each of our students. The results?

A specialized academic process that results in the majority of WPS students being admitted to college.

Visit www.winstonprep.edu/apply-now

to sign up for an Open House at one of our six campuses. Winston Prep Long Island is currently accepting applications. For more

information, contact Karen Preston, WPSLI Admissions Director at liadmissions@ winstonprep.edu.

Reading can help get kids ready to go back to school

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It is common for children to backslide during summer vacations as they get further away from their daily school year routines. The rigors of schoolwork may come as a shock as children return to school and must reacquaint themselves with studying and doing their homework. But there are some steps students can take to keep their minds sharp as they ease back into school.

One of the most effective ways for students to stay sharp over summer is to continue reading. Pearson Education says evidence suggests that children who read for enjoyment every day not only perform better on reading tests than those who don’t, but also develop a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better understanding of other cultures. Reading for pleasure also bears more influence on a child’s academic performance than his or her social or economic background.

Summer reading assignments may not be mandated, but children can take it upon themselves to continually push themselves through recreational reading and language arts pursuits. Here are ways that parents can facilitate that process.

• Set up a reading time. Children should have a set time each day that they devote to reading. Many find a reg-

ular reading time later in the evening before bed or as a precursor to other activities, such as watching television or playing video games, can help make reading a priority.

• Keep fresh reading materials. Stock the house with new books, magazines, newspapers, and even graphic novels. The more reading materials children have access to, the more likely they are to become habitual readers.

• Parents can lead by example. Parents should read as well. Choose books and periodicals over time spent on digital devices.

• Read in the world around you. Stop and read signs, menus, cereal boxes, billboards, and anything with the written word. Jot down difficult words and look them up together and discuss the definitions.

• Consult with the teacher. Educators have tools they use to assess reading levels and abilities. Knowing a child’s reading level and choosing the appropriate reading materials for that level can set kids up for success.

Reading is an important part of getting into the back-to-school groove. Make sure students set aside ample time for reading throughout the day, even during extended breaks from school.

Early Childhood Education Week,

At Long Island Catholic Elementary Schools, we prepare your children for First Holy Communion, for life, and for eternal life. Early Childhood Education gets their lifetime journey off to a safe and loving start.

Visit an Early Childhood Open House, October 20-27, to learn more about how a Catholic education can prepare your child for a full, fulfilling life.

Why Do Parents Choose a Catholic Education?

When public school is free, and many of Long Island’s school districts are strong, why do parents choose a Catholic education?

Catholic education offers something that public education simply cannot, a unified view of the student as a person with intellectual, physical, social and spiritual needs. Catholic education addresses the ‘whole person’, providing answers for questions that go far beyond the NY State educational curriculum. Children naturally wonder if their lives have purpose and meaning. Catholic school provides answers for those questions, assuring each child that they are intended to be here, are here for a reason, and that there is meaning to their life. Catholic school prepares students for college, for life, and for eternal life.

Are there observable differences in a Catholic school graduate?

Catholic school students are often thought to be more courteous and more likely to display good manners. While this might be a by-product of an environment that demands that students show respect for each other, the truth is that the outward displays are manifestations of the respect each student has developed for themself. Students learn that they have obligations beyond themselves to be of service to their fellow students and to their fellow human beings.

Do Catholic school students out-perform their peers academically?

By ‘standard’ measures, yes. On LI, nearly every Catholic high school student graduates from high school. Virtually every Catholic high school graduate goes to college (99%).

Once in college, almost twice as many Catholic school students earn the degree they set out to get when compared to their public school counterparts. *(source: NCES longitudinal study, Nov 2014). The simplest explanation is that Catholic schools have higher expectations for each student, and students largely live up to the expectations you set for them.

How involved are Catholic school parents?

The inclusive communities around Catholic schools invite and actively include parents, grandparents, family members and guardians in the education of their children. The participation and involvement of the parent communicates the importance of education clearly to the student. A successful student is the result of the parent, the student and the school working together.

Do you have to be Catholic to attend a Catholic school?

Long Island’s Catholic schools serve children of all races, ethnicities and religions and financial assistance is available There are requirements for completing religion classes, but the timeless values and warm and nurturing learning environment in Catholic school brings out the best in every student.

www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

I have been unable to figure it out online. It turns out we need to take a ferry to the Spanish city of Algeciras, and then get a cab to the border of Gibraltar (my mistake was trying to input Tangier to Gibraltar). But there are two ferries and two different ports. Which one?

The other two Global Scavenger Hunt teams who are staying in the riad (they were the ones who found it) seem very sure of knowing which train to take and say they will figure out which ferry when we get to Tangier, so, after

a fantastic breakfast set out early for us, at 8 am, served in the gorgeous courtyard, we pile into cabs for the $1.50 ride to the train station.

We purchase ticket for the 10 am (first class) train to Tangier Ville. The 4 ½ hour trip is very pleasant, rolling passed lovely landscape, farms, towns and villages, stopping perhaps six times to pick up passengers. A cart of refreshments comes by (tea costs something like 6 cents).

We are on our journey to Gilbraltar.

(Zoe and Rainey Littlepage, Lawyers

Without Borders, the team leading the Global Scavenger Hunt, published a brilliant blog documenting how they fulfilled dozens of the scavenges: https://zoeandraineygreatescape. blogspot.com/2019/05/gsh-2019-fromminurets-in-morocco-to.html )

The Global Scavenger Hunt is an annual travel program that has been operated for the past 15 years by Bill and Pamela Chalmers, GreatEscape Adventures, 310-2817809,  GlobalScavengerHunt.com

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The Changing Demographics of Nassau County

Did you attend the “Changing Demographics of Nassau County forum?

I had attended a forum put out by Blank Slate Media and Steve Blank, editor and publisher of its six north shore local papers on Thursday, Sept 26 @ the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Manhasset. Featured panelists were Jack Schirnman, Nassau County Controller, Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Pres and Ceo of Family and children’s Association of Long Island, Michael F. Nagler, Ed.D Superintendent of the Mineola Public Schools and Kyle Strober, Executive Director for the Association for a Better Long Island.

The overall discussion was about the 2020 census (which occurs every ten years) and its impact on the monies that are provided to local governments, schools, for roads, local social programs and to be able to have an accurate account of all the inhabitants in Long Island, especially in Nassau County.

The additional conversation was provided about the impact of that twenty-five to thirty four-year-olds living at home in 2016 (forty-four percent, but nationally was sixteen percent). Also touched upon was their student debt and millennials being able to stay here on Long Island as well as information provided about the local economy.

Also (based on the handouts) in that same period, Baby Boomers accounted for seventy percent of homeowners, sixty percent were Gen X and thirty percent were Millennials. It was disclosed that many, especially in the minority communities are undercounted in the census out of fears of those who are here illegally and possibly being extradited back to their country of origin.

Information pamphlets were handed out with some very crucial and critical statistics about why Long Island is losing millions of dollars of aid from the federal government. Here are the

major reasons why we are losing valuable federal dollars and what we need to do in having a more accurate census:

1.) Verifying young children

2.) Highly mobile people

3.) Racial and ethnic minorities

4.) Non-English speakers

5.) Low-income Households

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

6.) People who are homeless

7.) Undocumented immigrants and families

8.) People who distrust the government

9.) People with mental/physical disabilities

The discussion also went through the many agencies that will be involved in providing an accurate census next year. There was a good amount of time spent delving into the major problems and solutions of keeping the millennial population on Long Island. The younger panelists seemed to express whether they too could exist on Long Island in the future.

What will happen with the future of businesses having an insufficient pool of educated employees as the millennials and generation Xers leave Long Island to other states and towns with better opportunities and a lower cost of living?

Even with the growing population of those living with their parents due to the high cost of housing and many with excessive student debt, where sixty-seven percent have to postpone homeownership or even rentals. But when they save enough money, there is the tendency to move away from Long Island to enable their money to go further in purchasing a homed and having a life!

Baby Boomers, who are living longer and who continue to reside on

Long Island, staying in their homes and not moving (or have a second home during the winter) have not been adding to housing inventory (which is still lower than the normal 6-7 months) as fast as they had in the past. However, this has kept prices on the lower end in a stronger position, due to demand. Prices don’t appear to be coming down over the next 3-5 years, (as was discussed in a previous column the other week; so the “brain drain” will continue on Long Island). It appears that whatever rental housing that has been or is being constructed, which is much higher priced and is beyond the reach of many and are seeing the continuing erosion of what we use to call the “middle class.” Our middle class grew and had fueled our economy from World War 2 going forward. However, we have seen more and more of our younger generation, who might be considered our “new middle class” is not necessarily going to being able to attain that status, due to their student debt, causing the lack of funds for a down payment and the high prices in purchasing their first home on Long Island.

Studies from The Office of Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, have shown that thirty-eight percent of student debt is held by individuals under thirty. This is a major dilemma for those who want to stay on Long Island and be able to afford to purchase a place to live. If a solution can be attained this would assist in those individuals being able to have a better opportunity to stay and live in Nassau County. This will also add more potential employees for local companies as well as in other boroughs.

In my opinion, it’s all about lowering the cost of newly constructed rental housing and making it afford-

able to compete with other states and towns. Somehow our local, state and federal governments need to brainstorm and devise new ways to enable local builders to provide the fifty thousand plus new housing units needed by 2030 (Office of the Nassau County Comptroller, Jack Schnirman, The Deal for the next generation policy and research unit August 2019) and at the same time be profitable. Maybe a VAT tax (value added tax) similar to what they do in other countries (also placed on all internet sales), replacing our sales tax, enabling to lower our real estate taxes. So those who spend the most would pay more. Only time will tell as to how we can solve our housing issues, while receiving the maximum dollars out of our census from the federal government and at the same time, to be able to keep as many of our up and coming generations from leaving Long Island.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He 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 WWW.Li-REalEstate. Com as well as a “free” value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality or Our Seller’s or Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling or Purchasing your Home. Just email or snail mail(regular mail) him with your request with your name, email and cell number and he will send it out ASAP. For a consultation, he can be reached by Cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com to answer any of your questions or concerns.

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Fabric Softeners Are the Problem, Not the Solution

In the laundry room, most of us are prone to overkill. We want beautifully clean, brilliantly white, soft and fluffy laundry. And we don’t measure. We pour stuff out of jugs straight into the washer, often adding a second big glug just to make sure.

We use liquid fabric softener by the gallon and dryer sheets by the hundreds because there’s no such thing as too soft when it comes to towels and sheets. And when things come out looking gray and feeling stiff and crunchy, what do we do? More detergent, more softener -- even more dryer sheets!

GRUNGY BUILDUP

The problem is product buildup that never gets rinsed out. Every time you do laundry, more and more product gets left behind. This buildup of detergent and softeners can make appliances stink, colors look dingy, whites turn gray and linens feel stiff and scratchy. Towels, especially, can turn sour and stinky no matter how much you rewash and re-soften. The detergent and softeners that ar-

en’t properly rinsed away begin to harbor odor-causing bacteria. The washing machine gets stinky, too. But that’s not the worst.

HEALTH AND RESPIRATORY ISSUES

The medical website WebMD reports that the perfumes and additives in laundry products may cause skin problems -- from itchiness to full-blown dermatitis. Fabric softeners are very allergenic and can cause eczema, which appears as dry, flaky, chronically itchy skin.

Dryer sheets contain volatile organic compounds like acetaldehyde and butane, which can cause respiratory irritation. Fabric softener chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds have been linked to asthma. Acetone, also used in dryer sheets, can cause nervous system effects like headaches or dizziness.

Ironically, commercial fabric softeners are not the way to achieve beautifully soft, fluffy clothes, sheets and towels. They are the problem!

BY MARY HUNT

MEASURE WELL

Check the owner’s manual to discover the right amount of detergent for your particular washer. If yours is a high-efficiency machine, it uses very little water, so you do not want to add more detergent than will be adequately rinsed away. As a reference point, I use 1 tablespoon concentrated liquid laundry detergent for one load of laundry in my front-loading, high-efficiency washer.

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Stop using liquid softeners and dryer sheets. Skip scented laundry products. The perfume in many cleansers and fabric softeners can irritate your skin. You’re better off using gentle, scent-free products. Enjoy the savings.

DOUBLE RINSE WITH VINEGAR

If you’re coming off a laundry-product high, you may need to double rinse for a while to coax all of the detergent and product buildup from your laundry. Adding 1/2 to 1 cup white vinegar --

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Dryer balls made of 100% wool are the best dryer balls of all. They mechanically soften your laundry without any of the harmful chemicals you find in fabric softener or dryer sheets.

They lift up and separate laundry while drying, reducing both drying time and wrinkling.

Wool dryer balls also retain heat, which then transfers to your clothes as they tumble; this further speeds up the drying process, saving energy and money.

We have many choices in dryer balls. Wool Dryer Balls by Smart Sheep are my choice because they are solid and last for years without deteriorating, falling apart or losing the ability to produce beautifully soft clothes and linens. As dryer balls go, these are perfect in every way.

I encourage you to rethink commercial fabric softeners and dryer sheets and to give wool dryer balls a try -- for your health and wealth! Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book Debt-Proof Living, Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www. creators.com.

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Getting involved at Jonas E. Salk Middle School

Students throughout Jonas E. Salk Middle School in the Levittown Public Schools learned more about how they could get involved in their school community during a club fair on Sept. 24. The middle school is home to 31 clubs, fit to meet the interests of all students. The club fair was open to

students during their lunch periods, allowing them to explore the different club boards and sign up for those that interested them. Clubs ranged from Robotics Club and Drama Club to Newspaper Club.

Sixth-grader Caitlin Kilian signed up for Newspaper Club.

Sixth-grader Brenden Labianca signed up for Board Games and More Club.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

A happy Homecoming for the MacArthur Generals

The Generals were high scorers against Valley Stream Central with a 28-7 homecoming victory.

A warm fall afternoon was the backdrop for Levittown’s General Douglas MacArthur High School’s homecoming festivities, held on Sept. 27. The annual celebration kicked off with a parade, which started on Gardiners Avenue and continued down North Jerusalem Avenue, led by the high school band and featuring the Jonas E. Salk Middle School band, cheer-

leaders, student organization representatives, the homecoming court and district administrators.

The evening game commenced with a moment of silence and dedication of the evening’s festivities to student Lorenzo Fernandez, who passed away in 2014.

Senior football players, cheerleaders and members of the kickline, marching

Homecoming king Christopher Flick and queen Olivia Esposito (center) are pictured with the homecoming court (left to right) Sierra Cullen, Jake Schauder, Emily Ortmuller, Evan Peters, Hugh Kelleher, Isabella Molina, Joe Manfredo and Caroline Johnson.

band and color guard were then introduced during the pregame ceremony, with each student escorted across the field by a parent. The 2019 homecoming king and queen Christopher Flick and Olivia Esposito were announced and crowned by former king and queen Joe Gagnon and Jennifer Gattus.

The halftime show showcased the marching band, who performed a clas-

sic rock theme under the direction of Joe Romano. There were also performances by the varsity cheerleading team and MacEttes kickline team. The community continued to pack the bleachers and cheer on the Generals who concluded the game with a 28-7 victory over Valley Stream Central.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Senior athletes, cheerleaders, kickline members and marching band participants were honored and led onto the field by a parent to be recognized during MacArthur High School’s homecoming festivities.

Student organizations marched with their banners in the MacArthur High School homecoming parade.

The Jonas E. Salk Middle School marching band participated in MacArthur High School’s homecoming parade.

The MacArthur High School cheerleading team promoted pride and spirit during the homecoming festivities.

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

THEODOROS DOUMAZIOS A/K/A TED DOUMAZIOS, KERRI DOUMAZIOS, et al., Defendants

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 November 5, 2018, I, Jane Shrenkel, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 15, 2019 at Nassau County Supreme Court, CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows 20 Milford Drive Plainview, NY 11803

SBL No.: 13-44-76 and 85

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and the State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 13-1936 in the amount of $1,118,151.59 plus interest and costs.

Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester, New York 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

MIT 5841

4X 09/13,20,27,10/04

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS

CITIGROUP MORTGAGE

LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007AHL3, Plaintiff against DEBORAH BRIGANDI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 2, 2019.

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 15th day of October, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described

as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the Westerly side of West Avenue (40 feet wide) distant 254.00 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Malone Street (Second Street) and the said westerly side of West Avenue;

Running thence westerly at right angles to the westerly side of West Avenue, 100.74 feet;

Thence northwesterly on a line forming an exterior angle of 118 degrees 20 minutes 39 seconds with the last mentioned course, 40.34 feet;

Thence westerly on a line forming an interior angle 118 degrees 20 minutes 39 seconds with the last mentioned course, 108.41 feet;

Thence southerly at right angles to the last mentioned course, 53.20 feet;

Thence easterly at right angles to the last mentioned course, 228.30 feet to the westerly side of West Avenue;

Thence northerly along the westerly side of West Avenue, 18 feet to the point or place of beginning.

Said premises known as 121B West Avenue, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801.

(Section: 45, Block: 46, Lot: 291) Approximate amount of lien $ 1,127,211.18 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 11256-10.

Charles Kovit, Esq., Referee. Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 10 Bank Street, Suite – 700 White Plains, N.Y. 10606 (914) 949-2574

MIT 5842

4X 09/13,20,27,10/04

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

MTGLQ INVESTORS LP, Plaintiff AGAINST

PATRICK SCHMITH AKA

PATRICK F. SCHMITH, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 18, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at

LEGAL NOTICES

public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on October 22, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 10 PINE STREET, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 12, BLOCK 254, LOT 59-61. Approximate amount of judgment $423,390.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-002425.

MARK S. RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5843

4X 09/20,27,10/04,11

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY NA, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004AR3, Plaintiff, AGAINST

ASHOK KUMAR, ANJU KUMAR, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 16, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 22, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 38 Bloomingdale Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 46, Block 519 and Lot 10. Approximate amount of judgment $487,160.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #16-005358. Russell S. Berman, Esq.,

Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 MIT 5844 4X 09/20,27,10/04,11

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau US BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, V.

ROBERT HETNER JR A/K/A ROBERT L. HERNER, JR, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 03, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein US BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST is the Plaintiff and ROBERT HETNER JR A/K/A ROBERT L. HERNER, JR is the Defendant. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP), FIRST FLOOR, COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 29, 2019 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 93 BRITTLE LN, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 0045, Block 00279-00, Lot 00015: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 023346/2010.

ROBERT F. HARPER, ESQ.Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. MIT 5845 4X 09/27,10/04,11,18

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION

Title of Publication: Mid-Island Times Times Publication Number: 346768 Filing Date: 10/01/19

Frequency of issue: Weekly

Number of issues published annually: 52

Annual subscription price $20

Known office of publication: 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Contact person: Meg Norris

Tel. number: 931-0012

Complete mailing address of headquarters of publisher: 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Publisher: Margaret M. Norris, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Editor: same as above

Managing Editor: Same as above

Owner: Litmor Publications, Inc., 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Margaret Norris, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Known bondholders: none

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

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

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Subscriptions: 407

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4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 1788

Free distribution by Mail

1. Outside County: 1

2 In County: 10

3 Other Classes Mailed Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail: 0

Total Free distribution: 11

Total distribution: 1799

Copies not distributed: 151

Total: 1950

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 92%

16 Electronic Copy Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

b. Total paid print copies + paid electronic copies 1788

c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies1799

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

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

Total number of copies: 1950

Paid or requested circulation:

1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions

Stated on Form 3541: 14

2. Paid In-County Subscriptions: 1125

3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors,

Counter Sales and other non USPS Paid Distribution: 687

4. Other Classes Mailed

Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 1826

Free distribution by mail:

1. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: 2

2. In County as Stated on Form 3541:10

3. Other Classes Mailed

Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail: 0

Total free distributions:12

Total distributions: 1838

Copies not distributed: 112

Total: 1950

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 94%

16 Electronic Copy Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

b. Total paid print copies + paid electronic copies 1826

c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies1838

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

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau NATIONSTAR HECM ACQUISITION TRUST 20172, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff AGAINST LORI ANNE SEUS AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MARCY SEUS, WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ROBERT D. SEUS, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated July 29, 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 October 22, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 9 MOZART LANE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. 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 49, BLOCK 190, LOT 5. Approximate amount of judgment $0.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 602946/2018.

STEPHEN G. FROMMER, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

BN 7423

4X 09/20,27,10/04,11

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, Plaintiff against MARK JOHNEAS, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 25, 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 October 22, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 244 N 5th St, Bethpage, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 78 Lot 47. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $818,888.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 13-9787. For sale information, please visit www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

Gennaro Pasquale, Esq.,

Referee 38495 Druckman Law Group PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff(s) 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 BN 7424

09/20,09/27,10/04,11

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Nassau FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against MIN YEONG YUN, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 17, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom), in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on October 29, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 39 Jackson Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 108 Lot 711-713. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Central Park, unincorporated area, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $379,715.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011842/12.

Ernest T. Bartol, Esq., Referee VERNY700

Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) BN 7426

4X 09/27,10/04,11,18

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FIRST LIBERTY CONSULTING LLC.

Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/19/19. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served

and shall mail copy of process against LLC 8 Amby Ave Plainview, NY 11803.

Purpose: any lawful act. BN 7429

6X 10/04,11,18,25,11/01,08

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION

Title of Publication: Bethpage Newsgram

Publication Number: 053380

Filing Date: 10/01/19

Frequency of issue: Weekly

Number of issues published

annually: 52

Annual subscription price $20

Known office of publication: 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Contact person: Meg Norris

Tel. number: 931-0012

Complete mailing address of headquarters of publisher: 821

Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Publisher: Margaret M. Norris, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Editor: same as above

Managing Editor: Same as above

Owner: Litmor Publications, Inc., 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Margaret Norris, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste 208, Garden City NY 11530

Known bondholders: none

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

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

Total number of copies: 1000

Paid or requested circulation:

1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: 16

2. Paid In-County Subscriptions: 241

3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non USPS Paid Distribution: 676

4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 933

Free distribution by Mail

1. Outside County: 6

2 In County:13

3 Other Classes Mailed Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail: 0

Total Free distribution: 19

Total distribution: 952

Copies not distributed: 48

Total: 1000

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 98%

16 Electronic Copy Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

b. Total paid print copies + paid electronic copies 933

c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies952

d. Percent paid (both print and electronic copies) 98%

Extent and nature of circula-

tion: Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to actual filing date:

Total number of copies: 1000

Paid or requested circulation:

1. Paid/Requested Outside County Mail Subscriptions

Stated on Form 3541: 12

2. Paid In-County Subscriptions:702

3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and other non USPS Paid Distribution:211

4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: 0

Total paid and/or requested circulation: 925

Free distribution by mail:

1. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: 0

2. In County as Stated on Form 3541: 12

3. Other Classes Mailed Through USPS: 0

Free distribution outside the mail: 0

Total free distributions: 12

Total distributions: 937

Copies not distributed: 63

Total: 1000

Percent paid and/or requested circulation: 98%

16 Electronic Copy Circulation

a. Paid Electronic copies 0

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c. Total print distribution + paid electronic copies 937

d. Percent paid (both print and electronic copies) 98%

A pep rally for kindness at Dutch Lane School

Once again, Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville opened its doors to students in grand fashion at the start of the new year as the school hosted its second annual Back to School Pep Rally. This year’s theme was “In a World Where You Can Be Anything ... Be Kind.”

Each Dutch Lane class created its own banner to showcase student school spirit and show others that they know how to be kind. Many of the banners also focused on goal setting and character building. The rally was held in the

These Dutch Lane students show that “Character Is a Superpower” through a colorful banner they created for the school’s Back to School Pep Rally.

Dutch Lane Elementary School fourth-graders show off their banner looking forward to another successful school year.

school gymnasium to the backdrop of enthused, cheering students and staff members.

At the conclusion of the pep rally, the entire school recited the Dutch Lane School pledge, which touches on the importance of working hard, trying your best and being kind to others.

These Dutch Lane fourth-graders are forecasting a wonderful school year through a banner they created for the school’s Back to School Pep Rally.

Photos courtesy of the Hicksville School District

“Be Kind” was the major theme for Dutch Lane School’s second annual Back to School Pep Rally, as displayed in this banner.

Students in Ms. Sullo’s class at Dutch Lane School created this banner as a reminder that success isn’t built in a day.

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performed its work and that the MTA must hold up its side of the bargain to help ease the burden of overcrowded

commuter parking facilities.

“The parking committee performed its work and my administration took action to create nearly 150 additional

spots,” said Saladino. “Now the MTA must accept responsibility for their customers by building new parking garages at Long Island’s busiest station in

Hicksville, just as they did in Mineola and Westbury as part of the Third Track project.”

Lee Road third-graders practice mindfulness

Lee Road third graders from Melanie Anderson’s class in the Levittown Public Schools visited the school’s Mindfulness Room on Sept. 24. The Mindfulness Room was opened about a year ago to help Lee Road students and staff channel their emotions and observe their feelings during the school day.

The idea to open a Mindfulness Room at Lee Road Elementary School was formed by Anderson, who is also the chairperson of Lee Road’s Mindfulness Committee, a graduate of the Mindful Schools, “Mindful Teacher” certification program and the adviser of the school’s Mindfulness Club.

During this particular visit, Anderson’s class gathered in the room at the start of the school day to practice breathing techniques and reflect on how they were feeling that day. She reminded the students that emotions are normal as they come and go and encouraged them to relax. At the end of the visit, Anderson spoke to her class about gratitude. Each student received a slip of paper and wrote what they were grateful for in that moment. Each slip was placed in a bucket and students received a gratitude journal to fill out throughout the school year.

New brain scan device purported to help golfers’ game

BY GARY SIMEONE

Golfers will go to great lengths to improve their game, including anything from lessons, extended practice sessions, customized clubs or even simulators. Now they can enter the scientific realm of biofeedback technology to help them improve their overall score out there on the course.

Kelley Brooke, Bethpage State Park's golf director, employs a type of brain scanning device called an EEG monitor to help golfers with their mental state and to help them harness their inner chi to improve their golf game.

The brain sensor displays EEG (electroencephalography) waves and can tell how an individual is coping with stress and reacting to outside stimuli.

“ With the portable EEG device, I can tell if an individual is an auditory, kinesthetic or a visual learner, ” said Brooke. “ From there, I can outline a plan for them such as having them listen to professional advice, being placed in the proper position or by watching instructional videos. It all depends on the results of their scan. ”

She said that biofeedback that she gets from the monitoring screens helps her to see if the people she is giving lessons to are motivated by fear of failure.

“ I want to see if they are telling themselves I need to make this putt so I don ’ t embarrass myself or I am going to be the hero, ” said Brooke.

The idea for using EEG to improve

an athlete ’ s game first came on the market in 2010 with the development of the Brainwave Athletic Trainer device. It was invented in Japan and the device was integrated in a standard golf visor, with three non-invasive contact points in the headband that monitor EEG activity.

According to the National Golf Foundation, there are 28.8 million American golfers around the world, so the potential of this technology and device to help other athletes, whether amateur or professional, is huge.

Brooke said that two people she gave lessons to agreed to be observed while they were outfitted with the headband EEG monitor. She used a companion app on her cell phone to display the sensor's readings, which

come in three different colors: red, green and blue.

“ The red is for the most active brainwaves, green for less active and the blue for the least active, ” said Brooke.

One of her students that agreed to have his brain scanned was Bethpage pro shop manager Ron Mirro.

He said that the results revealed that he is a very relaxed state of mind which would be beneficial to his overall game.

“ I'm not really surprised by the results, I think it ’ s my genetics from my mom's side, ” said Mirro. “ She told me that I ’ m also a right-brain, big-picture thinker so that is always good to hear. ”

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Third-grade teacher Melanie Anderson (left) brought her class into Lee Road’s Mindfulness Room. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools