Bethpage Newsgram (11/2/18)

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

The United Veterans Organization of Hicksville will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 11th. The ceremony will take place at the Hicksville Middle School Veteran’s Memorial Park, on Jerusalem Avenue, beginning at 10:30AM.

Arrest made after woman attacked

Nassau County Police arrested an East Meadow man after he allegedly beat a woman into unconsciousness on Tuesday, October 23rd, in Levittown.

According to detectives, at 3:30PM, the female victim, 36, was operating her Chrysler Town and Country westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, with her child in the rear seat, when she saw a man throw a large rock at her vehicle.  The rock struck the victim’s vehicle causing damage to the front passenger’s side headlight and hood.  Police say the woman pulled over, exited

her vehicle and questioned the subject’s behavior.

The victim was on her cell phone with 911 when the man approached her and allegedly punched her in the face.  She fell to the ground and the man allegedly took her cell phone from her hand.  Police say he again punched her in the face, causing her to lose consciousness.  The victim regained consciousness and attempted to get up when the man allegedly continued striking her in the face.  At this time, a group of individuals began yelling

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New apartments open on ACLD campus

BY GARY SIMEONE

Affordable housing for seniors and adults with disabilities will be more readily available in Bethpage, as part of the State’s $20 billion, five-year housing plan. A groundbreaking ceremony took place in October at the ACLD (Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities) campus to welcome in the newly constructed 48-bedroom single-apartment complex.

Robert Goldsmith, executive director at ACLD, said that the new apartment complex will enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“At ACLD, we are dedicated to improving the lives of the people we support and provide them the opportunities to live an exceptional and enviable life,” said Goldsmith. “We have made it our mission and priority to lead the effort on Long Island to secure resources to build safe and supporting housing environments for those with special needs as well as those who face affordable housing challenges.”

The apartment complex is called the Oyster Bay Gardens LLC, and it contains 36 apartment units for seniors and 12 apartment units for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The 36 units will be available for low and moderate income households for people aged 62 and older with incomes up to 60 percent of the area median income.

RuthAnne Visnauskas, commissioner of HCR, (NYS Homes and Community Renewal) said that residents living in the apartments will live independently and help to stimulate the local economy.

“Oyster Bay Gardens will provide 48 households with the opportunity to get the affordable housing they need to take part in our growing economy and live independently in the community they love,” said Visnauskas.

The three-story complex, located at 807 South Oyster Bay Road, will include a laundry room with washers and dryers on each floor, computer and exercise rooms, and

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Arrest made in 2016 bank robbery

Nassau County Police arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly robbing the Bank of America on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown on March 3rd, 2016.

According to police, Randall Carbone entered the bank, approached a teller with a demand note and ran off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The three employees and one customer in the bank were unhurt.

Carbone was arrested on October 24th and also charged with robbing a Cedarhurst bank on April 4th, 2016.

Levittown Council's program aids ReWearAble

Levittown Community Council President Pat Patane and Director of Development for ACLD Amy Keegan with 643 pounds of clothes and other textiles donated to ReWearAble.

More than 640 pounds of used clothing, draperies, bedspreads, textiles, and fabrics of every kind and any condition were collected at the October meeting of the Levittown Community Council at the Levittown Public Library. The Council partnered with the library, which collected more than 150 pounds during the previous week.

The collections benefit ReWearAble, an award-winning, life-changing program committed to helping people with developmental disabilities pursue enviable lives through employment.

Employees of ReWearAble, a program established by ACLD (Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities) collects

and sorts the items collected. Clothing that is in good condition is sold or donated to individuals in need. Items that are not reusable are washed and processed to be repurposed. Fabrics are shredded into fine fiber and then made into a variety of other items such as padding for car doors and more.

At the meeting, Aimee Keegan, director of Development and Communications for ACLD described the process and how the program provides employment for clients of ACLD and others. The program is staffed as any other company might be including office workers, drivers, processors, store personnel and other positions.

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Bethpage High School students named AP Scholars

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A total of 77 students from Bethpage High School have been honored by the College Board as AP Scholars as a result of their outstanding success on Advanced Placement exams. The exams were taken in May after students completed college-level courses in a variety of subjects.

According to the College Board website, the AP program offers willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement or both for successful performance on the AP exams.

The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performances on these exams, including AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, AP Scholar with Honor, and National AP Scholar.

The high school had 43 students acknowledged as AP Scholars after these students received a score of three or higher on three or more exams. AP Scholar with Distinction certification was presented to 17 students for receiving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken as well as scores of three or higher on five or more of these exams. Additionally, 17 students were named AP Scholars with Honor by earning an average score at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of three or higher on four or more of these exams.

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Bethpage High School had 77 students acknowledged as AP Scholars by the College Board after exams this past May.

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Town g ranted $10 0K to build dog park

Town Councilman Tom Hand, Councilman Lou Imbroto, New York State Senator Carl Marcellino, Assemblyman Michael Montesano, and Councilwoman Michele Johnson

The Town of Oyster Bay has received a grant for $100,000  for construction of a new, state-of-theart dog park.  Earlier this year, officials met with North Shore residents to discuss the construction of a dog park at under-utilized space at Charles E. Ransom Beach in Bayville.  Additionally, the Town will construct a new playground adjacent to the dog park.

and exercise.  Locating this dog park at Charles Ransom Beach will also benefit the Bayville business district year-round with additional visitors and their pets. Like its South Shore counterpart, the dog park at Ransom Beach will feature separate areas for large and small dogs, helping to provide a safe play area for all pets.

New York State Senator Carl Marcellino said, “After learning of the need for a dog park on our North Shore, I secured the necessary State funding for the Town of Oyster Bay to construct a new venue for our pets to play freely and get some exercise.  Dog parks provide a great community setting where residents can gather and socialize while observing the interaction of their pets.”

The Town of Oyster Bay currently operates a dog park on the South Shore in Massapequa. However, North Shore dog owners have shared their desire for a closer location to bring their pet.  The construction of this new dog park on the North Shore will promote responsible dog ownership by offering an alternative to illegally allowing dogs to roam local beaches and parks while reducing dog behavioral problems by providing a safe space to run

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Continuing improvements to our parks and recreational facilities have been a priority for my Town Board colleagues and I, and we graciously thank Senator Marcellino for securing our fair share of State funds to turn this dream of a North Shore dog park into a reality. Our pets are members of our family, and we are thrilled to bring a new dog park to the North Shore along with a new playground for local children.”

Charles E. Ransom Beach is managed by the Town of Oyster Bay and open to both residents and visitors.  Swimming is not permitted at this beach and no water access exists due to a seawall and area protected by the United States Department of Fish & Wildlife.  Visitors can enjoy the Long Island Sound Overlook, a playground, and utilize restrooms and parking for the downtown business district.

Sen. Hannon sponsors Medicare counseling program

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces a special counseling program he is hosting on Medicare Part D. The program takes place on Monday, November 5th, from 10:00AM to 12:30PM, at the Levittown Public Library (located at One Bluegrass Lane, Levittown).

At previous Medicare Part D programs sponsored by Hannon:

• One constituent was able to save $1,000 on her medication and was thrilled to learn that she had options to choose from;

• Several constituents saved $700 each annually just by changing pharmacies; and• A total of $40,000 was saved through changing Medicare plans and choice of pharmacies.

The Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period is from October 15th, 2018, through December 7th, 2018, so this counseling program will allow folks

to review their options.

“When comparing Medicare Part D Plans, there are several factors to keep in mind,” said Hannon. “You should search for the best plan to fit your needs. This program will help you with that, and you may be able to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars!”

Participants in this program will sit down one-on-one with a pharmacist, in a private setting, to discuss Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage. They can tailor your plan to fit your needs, and answer any questions. Please bring with you your Medicare Part D card, a current list of your medications, and your pharmacy information.

Reservations for this FREE event are required and appointments are required, and can be made by calling Senator Hannon's Community Office at 516-739-1700.

This location is handicap accessible.

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WHo’s on Your Diabetes team?

Diabetes self-management can be demanding. It is not easy trying to balance food choices, medication timing, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring and doctor’s appointments with the stress of daily living.

Research shows that when a person with diabetes has support, blood glucose management improves.

However, a big struggle for both people with diabetes and their support team is knowing how to ask for or give support.

Come alone, or better yet, bring a family member or friend to learn practical strategies and leave with resources to support your diabetes self-management.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

6:30 PM Products Fair; 7:15 PM Presentation NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center 101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola (corner of Second Street)

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call (516) 663-3916 for reservations.

Vet eran's Day to be remembered in Hicksville

The United Veterans Organization of Hicksville will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 11th, 2018.

The ceremony will take place at the Hicksville Middle School Veteran’s Memorial Park, on Jerusalem Avenue, beginning at 10:30AM.  In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Middle School’s auditorium.

Members of the American Legion (Charles Wagner Post #421), Jewish War Veterans (GieirLevitt Post #655), Military Order of the Purple Heart (Long Island Chapter #417), Vietnam Veterans of America (Nassau County Chapter #82), Veterans of Foreign Wars (William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211), and the British War Veterans of America will participate in the ceremony.   This year’s host organization is the Hicksville Veterans of Foreign Wars, William M. Gouse Jr. Post 3211.

Veterans Day is a day that we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have risked or are risking their lives to protect our freedom.  Formally called Armistice Day, it began on November 11th, 1919 when US President Woodrow Wilson set aside the day to honor the soldiers who fought in WWI.  The date was chosen because it was at 11:00AM on November 11, 1918 that the Allied Nations and Germany called a ceasefire (Armistice), which ultimately ended the four-year, three-months-long “Great War”.  In 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to include the men and women who fought in World War II and Korea.

The Hicksville community is invited to attend the ceremony to honor those who served and those who are serving today.

Veterans will be remembered in Hicksivlle on November 11th.

"Got support?

Who's

on your diabetes team?"

Diabetes self-management can be demanding. It is not easy trying to balance food choices, medication timing, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring, and doctor’s appointments with the stress of daily living. Yet research shows that when a person with diabetes has support, blood glucose management improves.

To learn more, the community is invited to join the Diabetes Education Center Team at NYU Winthrop Hospital for a free program on Thursday, November 15th, 2018: “Got Support? Who’s on Your Diabetes Team?” The program will begin with a Products Fair at 6:30PM, followed by the presentation at 7:15PM. It will be held at the Hospital’s Research & Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.

Individuals living with diabetes are invited to attend alone or with a family member or friend, to learn practi-

cal strategies and resources to support their diabetes self-management. A question and answer period is included with the program.

Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your space, please call (516) 663-3916. Limited parking is available at the Research and Academic Center. Metered parking may be available on the street; please note parking fees are applicable until 9PM. Free parking is available across the street at the 120 Mineola Blvd. garage (entrance on First Street). Please drive up to the third level, enter the building through the walkway and take the elevator down to the first level. Exit the building and cross the street to the Research & Academic Center.

For information about other programs at the Hospital, learn more at www.nyuwinthrop.org/community-programs or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Supermarket Bingo

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes will hold a Supermarket Bingo on Friday, November 9th.

Admission will include one set of cards, desserts, coffee and tea. Additional cards, specials, 50/50, raffles, lottery board will be available.

Wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 6:30PM, games start at 7PM. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For reservations, please call Louise at 516-938-0963, or Ronnie at 516-796-3551

“Nutrition & Gut Health”

NYU Winthrop Hospital’s “Inspiring Women” educational series will offer a free seminar, “Nutrition & Gut Health,” at 7PM on Thursday, November 8th, 2018.  It will be held at the NYU Winthrop Hospital Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in the Treiber Family Conference Center.

Arlene Stein, MS, RD, CNSC, nutrition support dietitian at NYU Winthrop Hospital, will discuss nutrition and its relationship to health and well-being.  She will also discuss the functions of fiber in the human body, and address

gut health, including prebiotics and probiotics.    A question and answer period will follow the lecture.

Admission is free and open to the community, but pre-registration is required.  To register for the program, please email inspiringwomen@nyulangone.org or call (516) 663-391. For inclement weather or parking information, please call (516) 663-9761.

For information about Inspiring Women events or other programs at the Hospital, learn more at www.nyuwinthrop.or/community-programs or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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Building innovators at Summit Lane School

Using only rubber bands and pipe cleaners, Summit Lane fourth-graders built a tower of cups.

Fourth graders at Summit Lane Elementary School in Christine Pase and Michelle Matos’ class participated in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Tower Challenge on September 14th where students were tasked to work together to construct a cup tower without using their hands.

Working in groups of three or four students, they first had to collaborate, brainstorm and then work together as they used a rubber band, four pipe cleaners and six cups to build a tower without touching the cups. The students

listened to each other’s ideas intently and reflected on their peers responses.

As a team, they started building.

“The level of engagement, excitement and learning that went on was incredible,” said Pase. “The students cannot wait for their next S.T.E.M. project.”

The class also participated in discussion questions such as “what was the hardest part of the challenge and why?”

This allowed the students to add meaningful reflection time to the activity.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools at the man and he fled the scene.  The victim immediately went to her car to make sure her daughter was safe.

Lane students brainstormed ideas on how to create a cup tower without using their hands.

Fourth-graders at Summit Lane Elementary School worked together on a S.T.E.M. Tower Challenge.

Arrest made after woman attacked New apartments

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The victim suffered a leg injury, bloody nose, multiple lacerations to her head and face and numerous lumps and bruises to her forehead.  She was transported to an area hospital for treatment.  It was later determined the victim suffered a concussion.

While canvassing of the area, officers located a man fitting the descrip-

tion of the subject.  Officers were conducting an investigation when James Martins, 34, of East Meadow, allegedly became uncooperative and refused to comply with the officer’s commands.  Martins allegedly grabbed one officer’s shirt and tore off his badge.  Police say Martins continued to disregard the officer’s commands and struck him in the face.  Martins continued to resist arrest before being subdued.  A male witness, 49, assisted the police until he was handcuffed. One officer suffered a

head injury and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Martins was charged with Robbery 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Assault 3rd Degree, two (2) counts of Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, two (2) counts Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Resisting Arrest and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.

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a common area on the first floor. According to a press release from ACLD officials, the total development cost of Oyster Bay Gardens is $18.9 million. New York State’s investment included $9.5 million in HCR’s agency tax-exempt bonds, its new construction program loan of $5 million , $2.2 million through the Supportive Housing Opportunity Program, and $2.25 million in capital construction loans.

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Hicksville HS students create unique board game

BY GARY SIMEONE

Hicksville High School has their own version of the board game Monopoly, thanks to the efforts of a group of inspiring senior students. The largescale project, made entirely from cardboard, was part of the Class of 2019’s homecoming celebration and banner competition.

Renee Andolina, senior class advisor and art teacher at the high school, said that each year, every class comes up with a banner theme to display at the homecoming ceremony.

“This year, the seniors decided on a board game theme,” said Andolina. “We threw around a couple of ideas at the beginning of the school year, like Mouse Trap and Guess Who? before ending up on Monopoly.”

She said that the students wanted to put together the board game in a unique way by involving the Hicksville community in the banner.

Instead of properties like Park Avenue, Baltic Avenue, and Boardwalk, students incorporated familiar gathering places like Starbucks, the Broadway Mall, Hicksville Public Library, and Calda Pizzeria and Restaurant. The streets were also substituted for local thoroughfares such as Jerusalem Avenue, Division Avenue, Levittown Parkway, and Old Country Road.

Catherine Chen, a senior student and class treasurer, helped to design and create the homecoming banner,

Seminar on challenges faced by today's youth

The Town of Oyster Bay will partner with Drug Free Long Island to host a special seminar focusing on preparing for the challenges and temptations in today’s world on Monday, November 19th, at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. The seminar, run by guest speaker Kym Laube, director of HUGS (Human Understanding & Growth Services) will serve as a primer course for participants to learn and be prepared for the conversation, challenges, and temptations faced by today’s youth when it comes to things like smoking, vaping, alcohol abuse, and abuse of con-

trolled substances, and how to recognize signs and symptoms that can lead to addiction.

Admission to the seminar is free, with pre-registration requested through info@drugfreeli.org (attendance is still possible even if you do not register). Doors open at 7:15PM, with the program beginning at 7:30PM on Monday, November 19th. Parents and children are welcome, as this seminar is a means to learn about awareness, advocacy, and empowerment. For further information, call (516) 203-7486.

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along with 15-20 of her fellow classmates. The school’s Robotics Team was instrumental in the design, cutting up the materials and gluing everything together.

“The whole thing took about three weeks to put together from the planning phase to doing the designing and taking the necessary measurements,” said Chen. “The students were really committed to the project, spending time after school and on weekends working on it. We spent a lot of time and energy to make sure everything was right.”

Their banner was displayed at the homecoming ceremony on October 13th, along with banners from the other classes. At halftime, the winner was announced, indicating that the senior class had won for the second year in a row.

Chen said that she was happy the banner was awarded first place, because it embodies the last four years of the classes high school experience.

“We wanted a theme that would really hit home with everybody. The Hicksville community has been a silhouette of our high school, which has been our home for the last four years.”

Hicksville High School Principal Ray Williams said that the banner was a great display of creativity and school spirit.

“The senior class sets the bar for the lower grades, and this display should generate enthusiasm for the 9th graders to the 11th graders,” said Williams.

Members of the Bethpage High School kickline program gathered at Jones Beach on October 21st for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk that included raising $825 for the American Cancer Society.

Members of the Bethpage High School varsity and junior varsity kickline teams participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach on October 21st. In total, the kickline program was able to raise $825 for the American Cancer Society. The two teams joined hundreds of others in supporting those who have battled or are battling breast cancer as

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

well as honoring the memories of those lost. The walk helps to raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. Each Making Strides event is a noncompetitive three to five-mile walk. The events raise money to fund innovative research, provide free information and support, as well as to help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it’s most treatable.

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Class of 2019 Club members display their Monopoly game as Principal Ray William looks on.

BY KAREN RUBIN

Being here at Washington Crossing State Park on the Pennsylvania shore of the Delaware River, hearing the story of General George Washington crossing icy water on that fateful Christmas night, I realize that all I knew of that scene was the image from the painting so indelibly impressed on every school child’s brain. The actual events are much, much more dramatic, as the 300 Sojourners, cyclists who have come down the Delaware-Lehigh Trail, learn on our guided tour.

This opportunity to tour Washington Crossing Historical Park is built into the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Sojourn, one of several options for our layover day on the fourth day of the five-day bikingand-camping trip.

The Sojourn rides - usually five or six days of supported camping and biking - are typically constructed with a layover day where you get to choose from activities and excursions that exemplify the area or just hang out on your own.

Other options include a kayak tour on the Delaware Canal; a visit to the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, a tour of the  Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ, or just

exploring New Hope, PA on our own to take in attractions, dining and art galleries

I have opted to join the historical tour of both the Upper Park and Lower Park of Washington Crossing Historical Park ,  Bowman’s Hill Tower ,  Thompson-Neely House ,  Soldiers’ Graves ,  the Village and the Visitor’s Center.

I realize I had no clue of just how heroic, indeed, how much of a Mission Impossible this feat was, and how many were involved, nor how significant this relatively small battle of was for the ultimate success of the revolution that founded our nation.

The visit to the Washington

Crossing Historical Park starts with an excellent 14-minute video introduction that lays out why Washington said of this desperate mission ““Dire necessity will, nay must, justify the attack.”

It was winter of 1776. The Continental Army had suffered terrible defeats on Long Island and New York. Washington was forced to retreat across New Jersey to Pennsylvania on December 7 and 8.

The British were on the march to Philadelphia, plundering and ravishing homesteads as they went. They were waiting for the Delaware River to freeze so they could march

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Trail: America’s Revolution Comes to Life at Washington Crossing

down the Delaware.

across. That gave Washington some time to regroup.

Morale of the American troops was low. The soldiers lacked food and warm clothing, even boots. Washington watched his army shrink due to desertions and expiring enlistments. Now, more than ever, a victory was desperately needed.

Washington hatched a daring plan to cross the Delaware River under the cover of darkness, march to Trenton and unleash a surprise attack on the Hessian outposts in and around Trenton.

He ordered every boat that could be found to be at the ready. Among the various types of boats gathered, most notable were the large, heavy Durham boats that were used to carry pig iron

His plan was for a Pincer-style attack, with two divisions attacking from the south of Trenton.

We walk into a historic village – and come to McConkey’s Ferry Inn, which was the only building here at the time of Washington’s Crossing – the other buildings were constructed 40 years or more after.

Walking through it, it is an amazing feeling to sense Washington sitting here, plotting what could have been a suicide mission, making such decisions.

The inn was built on the major thoroughfare between Philadelphia and New York City to accommodate the ferry, one of many along the river.

We go into the boathouse – which was built in 1977 to house re-creations of the Durham boats that Washington would have used.

These are all re-creations, and smaller (40 feet long) and lighter and more nimble than the ones Washington would have used.  By the 1830s, these boats, built to carry cargo, were obsolete – indeed, even in their day, they were often used for one-way trips and discarded.

Washington’s boats were 65 feet long, weighing 7,000 pounds, 50 percent heavier that these re-creation. As it is, it takes a day to put four boats in the water for the annual Christmas re-enactment.

In Washington’s time, the boats would have been kept in the water, not a boat barn, which was built in the 1950s when they started doing the reenactments.

There were no seats in the boats –everyone stood up, but no one was as high up as Washington is depicted in the famous painting.

The painting shows 13 people – 12 in the boat and one standing up; for the reenactments, they use 11 crew, four oars each 15 feet long and 50 lbs, with two people per oar at shoulder level. One of the oars is 22 ft, weighing 100 lb,that is used like a rudder to steer the boat.

“We do it in one hour. It took 11 hours to transport Washington’s troops during the night, going back and forth.” Once, he recalled, it was snowing heavily during reenactment which was most like the actual conditions.

Each boat made five trips both ways, carrying 45 soldiers plus the boat crew (imagine what that would have been like for the boat crews). It took a halfhour or longer for each trip. One man fell off the boat, but was saved.

The river was fast, but 45 feet wider than normal, and with ice blocks as big as six feet wide, would come suddenly with speed, joggle the boat and knock it

off course. It was difficult to see.

Over the course of the 11 hours, Washington’s 2,400 soldiers were shuttled across. But then, these soldiers, some of whom were dressed in rags and barely had shoes, had to wait for hours as they were pounded by a Nor’easter that set in at 11 pm, for the rest to arrive, and then march 9 miles over mud paths to fight the same Hessian troops who had beaten them five times before.

“The odds were not in their favor. It shows the fortitude of the men.”

Because surprise was his key weapon, Washington kept the mission a secret until the last minute.

“Washington didn’t tell the men the attack was underway until 1 pm. That was not enough time for the men to prepare supplies and march. So a lot of the men were late,” he tells us, standing in front of a map that illustrates the battle plan.

Washington assembled his own troops near McConkey’s Ferry in preparation for the crossing. By 6 pm, 2,400 troops had begun crossing the icechoked river. The operation was slow and difficult due to the condition of the river. There was an abrupt change in the weather forcing the men to fight their way through sleet and a blinding snowstorm. These obstacles proved to be too much for the supporting divisions led by colonels Cadwalader and Ewing, ultimately preventing their crossing at southern points along the Delaware.

Washington had planned for a Pincer-style attack. He had them synchronize their watches. He had already started sending the men across when he learned that the other two generals were not able to send their men. He decided to continue anyway.

In this ferry building, Washington writes to Colonel Cadwalader, “’Dear

Sir. Notwithstanding the discouraging accounts I have received from Colonel Reed of what might be expected from the operations below, I am determined, as the night is favorable, to cross the river and make the attack upon Trenton in the morning. If you can do nothing real, at least create as great a diversion as possible. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant.’”.

“Now the weather works to the Americans’ advantage,” our guide relates, standing in front of a battlefield map. “Hessian guards (pickets) are in houses. Washington sneaks through perimeter undetected. But one rogue group launches a raid, which undermines the crucial element of surprise. The Hessian guards run into city to warn the commander, Colonel Johann Gottlieb Riall, but Riall thinks it is just a raid. He musters half to guard two main roads, but doesn’t meet Washington head on. Washington tries to retain initiative.”

The First Battle of Trenton takes only an hour. Of the 1,500 Hessians, 100 killed or wounded. Rall is fatally wounded.

Washington informed Congress of victory but neglected to mention how many men were lost (the Hessians lost about 100).

It was a relatively small battle but the victory elevated the American cause in eye of world. Then, within 10

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days, Washington chalked up victories at Trenton and Princeton.

There were still 5 more years of war, until 1781, to come, but this was the turning point in revolution.

“The 3 victories are huge for Continental Army. France and Spain began to pay attention. If Washington

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Being retired has lots of advantages, such as sleeping as late as I want to, watching TV whenever it suits me, lingering over the newspaper, going to matinée movies at the local theatre whenever I want to and staying up as late at night as long as I wish.

I can play rock ‘n roll in the afternoon and boogie in the moonlight if it suits me.

When I feel like playing the hits of Diana Ross and the Supremes from the 1960s and 1970s, I just pop their CD into my boom box and crank up the music. “Up the Ladder to the Roof,” “I Hear a Symphony” and “You Can’t Hurry Love” are all favorites.

If I feel like meeting friends for lunch or to play a round of miniature golf any day of the week, I do. The same goes for bowling. I welcome a game or two any time.

In terms of the timeline, I have been retired for less than a year after working full-time for almost 41 years. That 41 years doesn’t even count my various high school and college jobs.

My days always seem to fly by even though I’m not as busy as I was when I was working. Where the time goes I’ll

had lost, Continental army would have disbanded.”

The Hessian prisoners were paraded through Philadelphia to Lancaster where they worked on farms, were paid and given free room and board. A quarter of the Hessian prisoners wound up staying or returning to the area after

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never know.

Several times I’ve gotten a great, big pot of homemade chicken soup going on top of the stove in the middle of the morning and started baking a peach pie from scratch in the middle of the afternoon.

Being retired and working part-time has lots of advantages. Being able to work when I want is one definite perk. I still have bosses, I just don’t have as many bosses as I used to have. That’s because I’ve chosen to work part-time since the day I retired.

Another perk is being able to take a coffee break pretty much when I want to have some java and if I switch things up away from the hot stuff and drink down an iced cold green smoothie occasionally no one really notices.

Staying focused and sharp in retirement is my goal. I don’t want to lose all of the skills and knowledge that I have acquired in over four decades of fulltime work. That’s why I am choosing to work part-time. When it comes to maintaining sharp skills, you either use them or lose them as the old saying goes …

Heeding the experts’ advice that many people need to ease into retirement aka their golden years, I made a

deliberate choice to work part-time. It’s good to keep busy, I figure.

Tell that to my five siblings and their spouses, my four cousins, my 17 nieces and nephews, and various friends because from everything I hear, they all pretty much think that I am living the life of leisure and watching reruns, taking naps and sitting around eating bon bons all day.

That couldn’t be further from the truth. Well I am living a life of leisure after 41 years of running for the L.I.R.R. or driving to work, putting in a full eight hours of work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. then adding on a couple of extra hours each day for the commute, shopping at department stores to keep my wardrobe as fashionably up-to-date as possible, coming home and then getting a scrumptious dinner ready for my family or ordering takeout, depending on the day, and then cleaning up after dinner, and well, you get the picture.

You’ve probably done it yourself. You know the drill. So the word “retired” in my everyday vocabulary is very welcomed. It’s a reward for all of my years of hard work.

But my big extended family seems to think that I am bored in my retirement and happy with the status quo which to

the war (the Pennsylvania Dutch were already here.) But American prisoners were badly treated.

The single biggest fact we don’t know about Washington’s crossing of the Delaware? Who crossed.

Each December, thousands of people

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them means doing nothing. At a recent family gathering my nephew, Justin, handed me a list of “25 Things to Do When You Retire” and suggested that I look it over. As if I don’t know how to fill my time.

They must have read several articles about “how to keep the new retiree busy” because here are some of the things they are suggesting that I do.

• Volunteer at a nonprofit center, hospital, school or agency. That’s a nice idea - maybe some day down the road I will do that. Just not yet.

• Take road trips to vineyards out in the country. I like the idea of taking road trips but seeing vineyards really isn’t my thing.

• Tour historic cities. I have taken official tours of San Francisco and San Diego, Calif., Charleston, S.C., Atlanta, Ga. and other cities and the tour guides were all professional, knowledge able, witty and well versed. I found all four cities fascinating and a small part of me admits that I probably learned more from being on the guided tours than seeing the cities on my own.

But I guess I could say that right now I am in the “self-guided tour” frame

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BY TOM MARGENAU

I have to constantly remind myself that filing for Social Security benefits is a big deal for almost everyone. After all, it’s something you usually do only once in your life. (Although there are some people who might file twice. For example, a woman who applies for retirement benefits in her 60s and then goes back to the Social Security office in her 80s to file for widow’s benefits.)

But the point is, it’s a rare and significant occasion for most people. And I have to remind myself of that is because I’m so used to helping people who have plans to apply for benefits. I worked for the Social Security Administration for more than 30 years and have written this column for 20 years. So I have helped literally tens of thousands of people sign up for Social Security. I could do it in my sleep! (Actually, I really do. Believe it or not, instead of dreaming about alluring women or exotic beach locales, I dream about Social Security scenarios all the time.)

So there are many elements of Social Security eligibility, or many facets of filing for Social Security benefits, that I just take for granted. And when I get some basic or elementary questions from people, my first instinct is to say, “Duh, the answer is so obvious!” But then I remind myself that for the person asking the question, it is not so elemental at all. Filing for Social Security is a big and new and important part of his or her life and the person just wants to make sure to get it all right.

Today’s questions are like that. They are no-brainers to me. But they are important issues to many readers.

Q: I am getting close to Social Security age. I am 61. I am so glad I found your column because I am learning so much about Social Security. But where else can I turn to for Social Security help?

A: There is an entire government agency, the Social Security Administration, with about 60,000 employees in over 1,300 offices around the country, whose primary job is to help you when it comes to your Social Security questions and issues. Go to their award-winning and easy to navigate website, www.socialsecurity.gov, and you’ll find all kinds of useful information and help. Or call them at 800-772-1213.

Q: I will turn 66 in March 2019 and want my benefits to start then. When should I sign up for my Social Security? Some people told me three months ahead of time. Others say six months. A neighbor told me it’s actually best to wait until after my birthday. So what do I do?

A: SSA is super efficient when it comes to processing retirement claims. In fact, it usually takes them less than a week to get a claim ready for monthly

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payments. Still, I suggest you get the ball rolling about two months ahead of time. You said you turn 66 in March. So file your claim in January or February. You can do so online at www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling SSA at 800-7721213.

Q: I am about to sign up for my Social Security and am in a panic. I swear I always had my Social Security card hidden in a safe place in my desk. But now that I need it and went to get it, I can’t find it! I’ve looked everywhere. Do I have to wait to get a replacement card before I can apply for my Social Security benefits?

A: You don’t need your Social Security card to apply for Social Security benefits. You just need to know what your Social Security number is, and I’m sure you know that.

Q: I’ve had a copy of my birth certificate in a safe deposit box all my adult life. I went to get it because I intend to sign up for Social Security next week. But I’ve noticed the copy is just that -- a photocopy. And my financial planner says that Social Security needs to see an official certified copy. I worry that it might take me a month to get such a copy. What should I do?

A: You should go ahead and apply for Social Security benefits as you planned. There is a chance that SSA might not even need your birth certificate. That’s because for many people, they already obtained proof of your birth at the time you signed up for your original Social Security card. But if they do need your birth certificate, they will need to see an official certified copy before they can finish the processing of your claim. So you might want to start the process of getting one. Even if SSA doesn’t need it, you probably will want to have it in your records for future use.

Q: I just applied for my Social Security benefits online. One of the questions asked me where I was born. I answered Litchfield, Illinois. It was only later that I looked at my birth certificate and remembered that even though my parents lived in Litchfield and I grew up there, I was actually born in a town up the road, Hillsboro, Illinois. Now I am worried sick that this incorrect answer will mess up my Social Security benefits. What should I do?

A: What you should do is stop worrying. Your place of birth has absolutely no bearing on your eligibility for Social Security benefits. You don’t have to do anything about it. On the off chance that someone from Social Security ever contacts you about this, you simply tell them exactly what you told me in your email.

Q: I am 66 in December, and that’s when I want my Social Security. But

I know the December check comes in January. So do I tell them I want benefits effective with December or January?

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

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A: Don’t worry about the actual month your check arrives. Instead, just think about the first month you are eligible for benefits -- and that’s December. So tell them you want your benefits effective with December.

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Rails-to-Trails Sojourn on the Delaware-Lehigh Trail

gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress row across the river in replica Durham boats. This year, there are two opportunities to view the reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park, on December 9 (10 am to 4 pm, the crossing is at 1 pm,

Taylorsville’s commercial success until his death in 1870.The stately home, built 1816-17,  illustrates Taylor’s successful career as a merchant and entrepreneur. The house is an example of the degree to which the fashions and refinement of upper-class Philadelphians were beginning to influence rural Pennsylvania.

Taylorsville Houses : These 19th century buildings were built by different members of the Taylor family as their own residences or to

The Thompson-Neely house is interpreted as it would have been in 1776, when it was used to hospitalize soldiers © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com.

$8/adult, $4/child 5-11; in addition to the crossing reenactment, special colonialera activities and demonstrations in the Historic Village will offer a full day of family fun and learning) and Christmas Day, December 25 (noon to 3 pm, crossing is at 1 pm; free. The event draws thousands of people; arrive well before 1 pm for a good place to view (see www.WashingtonCrossingPark.org).

The Historic Village

The McConkey Ferry Inn which we get to visit was the only building here at the time of Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware; the other structures came later.

The first ferry building was built in 1752, but only the basement kitchen remains. The current inn was built in several stages; the west side, the one farthest from the river, was built around 1790 and includes the original basement.  The building represents a typical country inn or tavern of the Revolutionary era and suggests the variety of amenities that would have been available to the traveler at that time.

Mahlon K. Taylor House: Born in 1791, Mahlon K. Taylor became the wealthiest and most influential member of the Taylor family, a fixture of

rent to trades and craftsmen. Many 19th-century country villages and towns also had general stores that sold a wide array of merchandise. Mahlon Taylor opened the Taylorsville store around 1828 shortly before the Delaware Canal was constructed, and served as postmaster there for 40 years.

Hibbs House: Built in 1828, this

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building was one of several tenant houses the Taylor family constructed to attract artisans to Taylorsville. It served as the home and workshop of a shoemaker, then a cooper, a wheelwright, and finally a carpenter, Abdon Hibbs. A typical two-room over two-room stone structure, it housed a worker, his family, and his apprentice, as well as his shop.

Frye House and Blacksmith

Shop: Bernard Taylor built the Frye House in 1828 as a tenant property. It housed Taylorsville’s blacksmith and his family, as well as an apprentice. The blacksmith was indispensable, fashioned iron tools and implements essential to work and to family life in the preindustrial era. The current shop was built in 1990. Living-history demonstrations are conducted during special events.

Revolutionary War Memorial Cemetery

Our afternoon tour begins with a visit to a memorial cemetery where an unknown number of Continental soldiers who died during the December 1776 encampment in Bucks County are buried.

Although no Americans were killed during the Crossing and the First Battle of Trenton, these soldiers would have died due to exposure, disease or previous injuries. James Moore, a 24-year-old artillery captain from Alexander Hamilton’s New York company, is the only veteran buried in this plot whose identity is known.

Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977, 215-493-4076, www.

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Thompson-Neely House & Farmstead

I love visiting the Thompson-Neely House, on Bowman’s Hill, just across a road from where we camp at the Washington Crossing State Park, and on the other side of the canal.

The house is presently interpreted as it would have been when it served as a temporary regimental army hospital during Washington’s winter campaign of 1776/1777. A young officer from Virginia named James Monroe, who was seriously injured during the First Battle of Trenton, convalesced here (in 1817, he became the fifth president of the United States). William Washington, a distant cousin of the commander-inchief, was also wounded and recovered. But this is where Captain James Moore of the New York Artillery died of camp fever on Christmas day and is buried on the property (in what is now the Soldiers’ Graves area).

The Thompson-Neely House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is an example of vernacular 18th-century architecture. Originally a low, one-room dwelling, it was expanded over time to a two-story, multi-roomed farmhouse reflecting the growth of colonial Pennsylvania’s agricultural economy and the prosperity of the Thompson family, who milled grain into flour for export.

Several hundred years ago, the area occupied by the Thompson-Neely House and Farmstead and the nearby mill were inhabited by natives of the Lenni Lenape village of Winnehawcnunick.

Around 1684, a runaway indentured servant, John Pidcock, fled his master, took possession of the property and opened a fur trading station there

around 1701.

The next owner of the property, Quaker miller John Simpson, constructed the original central section of this house around 1740, as well as a gristmill along Pidcock Creek. At the time of his death in 1747, Simpson was a prosperous farmer with an interest in a sawmill besides his other holdings. His widow, Hannah, married Scots-Irish miller Robert Thompson in 1748, who beame one of the wealthiest men in Solebury Township by 1761 with the milling and farming businesses.

In 1757, owner Robert Thompson built a two-story addition on the west end (away from the river) of the house.

Nine years later, Thompson’s daughter, Elizabeth, married her father’s apprentice William Neely, an Irish immigrant, and Thompson added a second story above the old first section.

Neely, who was in the militia in 1775 with Washington’s troops, brought the army here to camp. There would have been some 500 Continental army troops camped here (7400 in the area), among them James Monroe (the future president), and William Washington, a cousin to General Washington.

Robert Thompson enlarged the house once again by constructing the two-story east wing in 1788 to accommodate the Neely’s growing family. Taller ceilings gave this newest portion a higher roofline than the existing structure.

When he died in 1804, Robert Thompson left his large estate to his grandson, Robert Thompson Neely, including the main farmhouse with outbuildings, two mills, a cooper’s shop, and a distillery. Although Robert Thompson Neely continued to expand his family business and real estate holdings, he died in debt in 1848. Succeeding generations of the Neely family continued to own the farmhouse. When the Commonwealth

of Pennsylvania acquired it in 1926, the building had been little changed since the early 19th -century.

Once the centerpiece of a working farm and milling complex, the Thompson-Neely House is surrounded by the numerous outbuildings needed for farmlife in the 18th-century, such as the restored smokehouse, chicken coop and privy. Washington Crossing Historic Park’s flock of sheep may be visited at the restored barn.

Thompson-Neely Grist Mill

The Thompson-Neely grist mill, built in 1875, is actually the third grist mill to be built on the property.

The grist mill figured into the prosperity of the families who lived here, first Englishman John Simpson who acquired the property around 1740 and built the first grist and saw mill. After he died, in 1747, the mill passed to his journeyman, Robert Thompson, who married Simpson’s widow, Hannah. The couple farmed and ran the mill at a time when Philadelphia was the largest city in British North America and had a thriving flour market, exporting five million pounds in 1771. By 1782, Thompson had become one of the wealthier men in Solebury Township.

William Neely, Thompson’s apprentice, married Thompson’s daughter in 1766, and ran the mill for more than 40 years before his death in 1804. Thompson’s daughter and grandson, Robert T. Neely, inherited the mill.

The Thompsons and the Neelys built up an estate that included the grist mill, a saw mill, cooper’s shop, distillery, store, sawyer’s house, miller’s house, and assorted barns and outbuildings on 500 acres of land.

The Second Mill, 1829-1873: The Pennsylvania Canal Commission built the Delaware Canal through Neely’s property, along the original creek bed

Memorial to fallen Continental soldiers at Washington Crossing Historic Park. The only one who is identified is James Moore, a 24-year-old artillery captain from Alexander Hamilton’s New York company © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

that powered the mill’s water wheel which put  Neely’s mill out of business. He received $8,000 from the state for damages and built a new mill further upstream on the site of the present grist mill.

The Third Mill, 1875-1910: Robert’s Neely’s son John owned the mill when it caught fire in August 1873. The mill was rebuilt in the same place and reopened in 1875 and operated until 1910, after being purchased by the State of Pennsylvania.

The mill was closed for 50 years, until the state renewed interest in it as a historical site.

During the 1970s, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission carried out archaeological research and restoration of the site. A new water wheel was installed in its original location, and the mill was restored to a state resembling that of a grist mill of the late 1820s. But the mill was again shuttered 20 years later.

Restoration work began in late 2016. And after two decades shuttered to the public, the Thompson-Neely Grist Mill’s doors reopened on March 17, 2018, just a

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couple of months before we Sojourners arrive. In-depth programming including live demonstrations of the milling process, field trips for area students and a special program for children during the park’s annual Sheep-to-Shawl Day are planned.

Bowman’s Hill Tower

Bowman’s Hill Tower, we discover on the tour the Sojourn has arranged for us, is just about the only place in Bucks County to get an above-the-trees, bird’s-eye view of the surrounding countryside and Delaware River. The Tower, built between 1929-31 as a Depression-era project, rises 125 feet high atop Bowman’s Hill; on a clear day, you can see 14 miles away.

We hike up the 124 steps (an elevator installed during the 1980s restoration can take you up three-quarters of the way, but you would still have to climb the last 23 narrow steps).

Soon after the tower’s construction, workers planted 28,300 seedlings in the area to reforest the hill like people thought it would have been in Washington’s time. Some of those seedlings have become today’s towering

trees on Bowman’s Hill.

Walking up from the ThompsonNeely House, passed the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve (so many wonderful, themed trails to explore! Next time!), proves to be quite a hike, because it is about 1.5 miles up on a winding road before you even get to the staircase.

During the regular season, a 60-minute walking tour of the Thompson-Neely House and Farmstead and the grist mill is offered daily from 10 am to 4 pm; tickets are $7 or $15 for all park sites (the  Historic Village,  Bowman’s Hill Tower and the Thompson-Neely House and Mill).

Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977, 215-493-4076, www. WashingtonCrossingPark.org

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042,  http:// delawareandlehigh.org/ (It also has a description of the bike trail.)

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails

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from former rail lines and connecting corridors; it advocates for  its 160,000 members and supporters, 31,000 miles of rail-trails and multi-use trails, and more than 8,000 miles of potential trails waiting to be built, with a goal of creating more walkable, bikeable communities in America. RTC offers TrailLink, a free service that lets you access RTC’s 30,000 miles of trail maps and itineraries and downloadable mobile app. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2121 Ward Court, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 866-202-9788, railstotrails.org, TrailLink.com

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of mind so if I do take a road trip and check out some historic cities in the U.S., some friends and I will do our research ahead of time, hop in the car and check things out at our own leisurely pace.

• Take a battleship tour. There are opportunities in many cities to tour a historic battleship. The USS Intrepid – and the Sea, Air & Space Museum – is located in Manhattan. Several others on the east coast include the USS Constitution in Charlestown, Mass., the USS Wilmington in North Carolina and the USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Obviously they are all steeped in history. Some day I will see them.

• Go to my local senior center. Every day. I am glad that my local senior center offers activities for people – games to play, crafts to make, exercises to do, exciting chess matches to watch, billiards to play, etc. Eventually I will check those things out.

• Take up a new hobby. I have always been interested in learning to speak French and how to do woodworking. The idea of fishing several times a week and hiking and learning how to be a gourmet cook does pique my interest … but … not right now.

• Buy an RV. I like the sound of that one – it would have practically all of the conveniences of home but it would be on wheels – only I can’t begin to

imagine where I would park the vehicle when it’s not being used. I can’t have a 40-foot monstrosity, no matter how attractive, sitting in my driveway.

• Start a business. The idea of working part-time in retirement is that I keep busy but don’t have all of the responsibilities of being “the boss,” the “business owner,” the “head honcho.”

• Teach at a local community college. That possibility had entered my mind but what I really, really like about working part-time is that I am not as obligated to being where I’m supposed to be at a given time. I like the flexibility of part-time work.

• Tour new homes that are now for sale. Looking at the latest models of homes and the latest in home decor is interesting. I have to admit that I have always been fascinated by architecture and home decorating but I’m not in the market right now. For a new house or a new design.

• Go on an ElderTrek. Some of the tours go all over the world, including the Arctic and Antarctic, Africa and remote Pacific islands. There are hiking, biking, and boating tours. I had never heard of ElderTreks until I read a magazine article about them recently. That is something to consider. I have always dreamed of seeing the Arctic. It’s filled with polar bears, walruses, whales, seals, birds and lots of glaciers. Sounds appealing.

• Take up a new sport. Whenever I see people on the TV or in person snow-

boarding and cross-country skiing it looks like so much fun. The idea is that other people do it. Cold weather sports done outside in 20-degree weather isn’t so appealing to me. I think I’ll just take a large mug of hot chocolate topped off with whipped cream and watch those adventurous people zip along on TV.

I could also become an animal foster parent although I don’t know how my three-year-old tuxedo cat, Bette Davis, would like having a dog or another cat in our house. She seems pretty content having the undivided attention of those of us who already live here.

And somehow I don’t think that having a dog chasing the cat around the house is a good idea when she already wants to chase the bird we have as a pet. That would make this household of mine a little bit unmanageable.

I must state for the record, however, that I wholeheartedly support anyone who wants to be an animal foster parent. Foster parents for animals are desperately needed until a willing person or family comes along.

Stepping up my exercise regimen is a good idea. I have tried doing yoga and Pilates in the past and never really gotten the hang of it. A fun fact I learned in retirement is the word “Pilates” is actually someone’s name. Joseph H. Pilates is a German-born fitness instructor. His father was a metal worker and an enthusiastic gymnast and his mother was a naturopath.

During the first half of the twen-

tieth century, he developed a system of exercises which were intended to strengthen the human mind and body. Pilates believed that mental and physical health were interrelated. Joseph Pilates was born in 1883 and died in 1967 in New York City at the age of 83.

I could try yoga and Pilates again – with a new, open mind – or I could keep doing what I usually do in terms of exercise but I could just increase the amount of exercise I do every day and each week.

I would welcome all of these various and somewhat creative suggestions if a) I were bored which I am not and b) if I were a more mature retiree looking for things to do which I am not. I am a young retiree. I keep busy. Catching up with old friends, meeting new people and trying new things are all priorities of mine.

Something tells me that these various people making their suggestions are definitely well meaning, well intentioned folks. They have my best interest at heart.

Maybe they think that I’m really looking for different things to do.

Some day I might actually try one or two of their suggestions but in the meantime I am as happy and as content as can be in retirement.

Now I want to curl up on the couch, turn on a good movie that I have been looking forward to – and can someone pass the popcorn this way, please?

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Available full time. Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 or 516-967-1130

IRISH LADY AVAILABLE to care for sick or elderly full time any days. Experienced in all phases. References and car available. Garden City references. Please call 516-437-1285

CHILDCARE SERVICES

NANNY/ BABYSITTER

Experienced Babysitter available FT/PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Child development background. Excellent references. Licensed driver. Call Doris 516-330-0230 or email: dorischris910@gmail.com

Get results!

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8900 for more information.

Certified

HHA, CNA& PCT

Companion caregiver will provide warm, safe attention.

8 yrs exp. Honest & reliable. Will travel. Own transportation. Excellent recent references. Call: 914-432-2130

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN INVENTION/NEW PRODUCT?

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CPAP MACHINE

Have a CPAP machine for sleep apnea? Get replacement FDA approved CPAP machine parts and supplies at little or no cost! Free sleep guide included. Call 866-430-6489

DIRECTV CHOICE All Included Package. Over 185 Channels! ONLY $45/month (for 24 mos.)

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LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You and your family may be entitled to significant cash award. Call 866-951-9073 for information. No risk. No money out of pocket.

LOST & FOUND

** REWARD **

LOST BIRD COCKATIEL In Garden City Female named Chirpie yellow, grey and white. Last seen on Meadow Street on 10-18-18

Please call if found 631-278-9760

ANNOUNCEMENTS NOVENAS/PRAYERS

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted.

E.L.

MARKETPLACE

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

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Consider doing an Online Auction!

Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale.

Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress.

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Home Staging Services Appraisals

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Have Openings for School

Drivers

WE OFFER:

• Flexible hours

• 401K plans with matching funds

• Health & Life insurance

• Emergency family leave

• Safety and attendance bonus twice a year

RETIREES WELCOME! Easy to drive vans - CDL training (We

miss an opportunity for a great job where you can serve your community and make good money too.

• Training provided to obtain your commercial drivers license

multimedia account

Blank Slate Media, an award-winning group of weekly newspapers and websites, is seeking an account executive to sell display, web and email advertising as well as event and contest sponsorships.

Must have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A drive to succeed

• A passion for customer service

• Good computer skills and be internet savvy

• 2 years of outside sales experience. Previous media sales experience a plus

• Minimum of two years college

• A car Benefits:

• Salary plus commission

• Uncapped earnings

• Protected territory

• Contact management system

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

MARKETPLACE

WANTED TO BUY

MARKETPLACE

GARAGE SALE

GARDEN CITY FAMOUS SALE

Thursday & Saturday 11/01 & 11/03 9am 4pm

58 Washington Ave

LOOKING TO BUY!

Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE

*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP

China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles

Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4

Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount.

All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900

email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

Decorator Show House Furniture, Custom Draperies, Custom Bedding, Lamps, Rugs, Pillows, Linens, Towels, Home Accessories. Designer Men’s Suits, Ties, Clothing. Designer Women’s Clothing, Handbags, Shoes & Boots. Leather Jackets. Iron Large Dog Bed & Accessories. Toys, Crafts, Gardening, Holiday Decorations, Books, Baskets.

EVERYTHING LIKE NEW

GARDEN CITY

MOVING SALE

Friday 11/2

Saturday 11/3 & Saturday 11/10 10am to 5pm 91 Meadow St

Lots of Furniture, Ethan Allen DR, Kitchen Table, Wall Units, Cast Aluminum Patio Set Table w/8 Chairs, Outside Fireplace, Oak Tables, Elliptical, Rugs, Leaf Blower, Household Items. Something for all !!

If interested before or after sale dates, Email: sellgcitems1@gmail.com

GARDEN CITY

MOVING SALE

Saturday Nov 3 10am to 3pm 33 Pell Terrace

Treadmill, Traditional Living Room Ethan Allen Sofa & Loveseat. Queen Ann chair, Sewing Machine/Cabinet, furniture, lamps, cookware, art, books, tables, tv, mirror, 3 drawer bureau, fan, gowns & MUCH MORE!

GARDEN CITY

Saturday, November 3 10am to 4pm

70 Brook St.

Tables, lamps, pet equipment, cages, aquariums, outdoor equipment, glassware, etc.

MOVING SALE

GARDEN CITY

Sat. November 3 11:00am 4:00pm 155 Adams St.

Selling Home Decor / Collectibles, Housewares, Kitchenware, China, Jewelry, Furniture.

PETS

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL

LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?

HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early!

Annmarie 516-775-4256

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO SERVICES

CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable. Please call 516-373-5928

AUTOS WANTED

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENT: Huge, bright 1 bedroom, new kitchen and bath

$1,725 AND studio $1,385, 1 bath, dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. rentals@gardencityborder.com or 516-524-6965 (text or voice)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

OFFICE SPACE

GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE

Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048

GARDEN CITY SOUTH PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 1st Floor

Mint 35 x 15

$1,750/month

Available Now! Must See! Owner 516-538-7474

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE

GARDEN CITY CONDO FOR SALE BY OWNER

Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner no broker.

$499,995 Call: 646-499-1684

LOTS FOR SALE

DOCKABLE LAKE LOTS FOR SALE! Lake Hickory, North Carolina. Gated community in western N.C. Offering underground utilities, fishing, boating, swimming & more. Call now! 828-312-3765 www.lakesvip.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

SEBASTIAN FLORIDA (East Coast)

Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from $114,900. 772-581-0080; www. beach-cove.com

SERVICES

EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED

INTERNET as low as $14.95/ month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623.

GUARANTEED LIFE INSURANCE! (Ages 50 to 80). No medical exam. Affordable premiums never increase. Benefits never decrease. Policy will only be cancelled for non payment. 855686-5879

SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-977-7198

ATTORNEY

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY Buy/Sell/Mortgage Problems. Attorney & Real Estate broker, Probate / Criminal / Business Richard H. Lovell, PC, 10748 Cross Bay, Ozone Park, NY 11417. 718-835-9300 LovellLawnewyork@gmail. com

Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

SERVICES

COMPUTERS

COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE

DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus removal, data recovery! 24/7 Emergency Service, in home repair/on line solutions. $20 off any service! 844-892-3990

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing

25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000

Call BOB 516-741-2154

AQUATEC

LAWN SPRINKLERS

Fall Drain Outs

Backflow Device Tests

Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

Joe Barbato 516-775-1199

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888-657-9488

CJM CONTRACTING, INC.

Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers / extensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Licensed / insured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777

LAMPS FIXED $65

In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

MASONRY

All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps.

Free Estimates

Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000

Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED

All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs. Nassau Lic# H1859520000.

B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860

SAFE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS in just one day! Update to safety now. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation 844-782-7096

SKY CLEAR WINDOW INC.

Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/ rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 45 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com

HEALTH & FITNESS

Z ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL HEALING ARTS

Xiao Jun Zhou, L.Ac. NYS Licensed Acupuncturist/M.D.China.

U.S. National Board Certified Herbalist. 103 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021

516-809-8999

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Insurance Accepted

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock

Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement

JOHN MIGLIACCIO

Licensed & Insured #80422100000

Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)

JV PAINT

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000

fully Insured

Call John 516-741-5378

SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MICHELANGELO

PAINTING & WALLPAPER

Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499

PARTY HELP

LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party!

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

TUTORING

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

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

MATHEMATICS TUTOR: MATHEMATICS PROFESSOR Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra, Statistics, Calculus, SAT. Call: 516-741-1762

PRIVATE SPANISH TUTOR:

Let me help fill the learning gap that hinders your child’s success in Spanish. William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Cell/text 516-5098174. Email: wdctutor@aol.com

PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6

Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com

WILSON CERTIFIED tutor available to motivate and work with your elementary-middle school aged child. Reading, math, writing, executive functioning (study/organizational) skills. 30+ years special education experience. Contact Michelle at shellycotter112@gmail.com or 516-428-1427

SERVICES

INSTRUCTION

CLARINET, SAXOPHONE AND FLUTE LESSONS:

Professional musician NYSSMA Adjudicator, motivating lessons in your home. All ages, beginner to advanced. NYSSMA Prep.

Bernie Rose,Ph.D. 646-662-9373

PIANO LESSONS

By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

CLEANING

SERVICES

CLEANING

HOUSEKEEPING AVAILABLE

Young Polish woman available for housekeeping. Trustworthy, friendly and highly reliable, value for impeccable standards in maintaining a clean and pleasant environment for clients.

Excellent references. Call/Text 516-445-5699

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING

Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner

Free Estimates Inside & Out

Fully Insured

25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686

STRONG ARM CLEANING:

CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER

Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640

CLEANING SERVICES

AVAILABLE ! 10yrs experience cleaning home & offices. Great references. Specializing in laundry, ironing and deep cleaning. Love animals. Own transportation. Please call Erika 516-406-5680

HIGH QUALITY SERVICE, reliable, own transportation with great references. Please call Mirian at 516-642-6624

HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE

Monday-Friday, weekends too! Excellent references. Call Erika or Elsa 718-710-8373

HOUSE CLEANING:

Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma 516-690-3550

Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES

1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

SERVICES

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

COLLEGE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. College Counseling. College selection, application and resume preparation, essay development, application submission, financial aid consultation. 30+ years experience. Art Mandel, former Director of Guidance, Roslyn Schools. 516643-4345 collegeadvisor1@gmail.com

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

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

NATURAL STONE RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE: Granite, marble, limestone, other natural stones; repair cracks & chips, remove stains & scratches, cleaning, polishing. Licensed/insured. Marlon 516-205-9635 www.naturalstonerandm.com naturalstonerestoration19@ gmail.com

NEAT FREAKS: Your organizing Gurus! Voted 2018 North Shore’s #1 Organizer. Home or office. Free Consultation. Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman. 917751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com Instagram:organizethisnthat

OLD VILLAGE TREE SER-

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team! Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM. Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh.

Levittown Council selects Halloween Horror House

The Blum home at 19 Falcon Lane in Levittown was selected as the winner of Levittown Community Council's Halloween Horror House contest.

Searching for Halloween horror houses has become an autumn tradition for Levittown Community Council. Members and other people in the community are encouraged to nominate a home that they think is super spooky.

This year, as in several years past, President Pat Patane and Corresponding Secretary Mary Kay Ross venture out in the dark to scout out the suggestions and other houses in Levittown and Island Trees that satisfy their criteria for fright-filled decorations.

This year’s selection is the home of Steven Blum at 19 Falcon Lane, Levittown. For the past 12 years, Blum has developed his “Falcon Cemetery”, filled with eerie skeletons, spirits, tombstones and nightriders. On Halloween

night, live characters haunt the cemetery, which becomes open to visitors.

Winners of the Halloween Horror House contest receive a full year’s membership in the Levittown Community Council and recognition at the Council’s WinterFest, which takes place on February 16th, 2019 at Levittown Hall.

From Halloween décor the Council transitions to holiday decorations and has begun its hunt for beautifully decorated homes in the areas that make up the Levittown and Island Trees school districts. If anyone would like to nominate a home for the Home for the Holidays contest, please email the name of the homeowner, the address and your name to levittowncouncil@yahoo.com by December 3rd, 2018.

Levittown Chamber welcomes new dental practice

Zeni – representing Legislator John Ferretti; Joan Lynch, Levittown Chamber of Commerce president; Assemblyman John Mikulin, Dr. Adam Postel, Dr. Alyssa Levy, Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr., front desk administrator Marina, dental assistant Savanna, My Town’s Little Dentist Marketing Administrator Lois Vulpis

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce welcomed one of their newest members with a ribbon cutting on October 22nd.

My Town’s Little Dentist opened in May with a high-tech, customer service-oriented office of dental specialists for children and special-needs patients. The fully accessible office provides convenient parking, free coffee, and night and weekend hours. My Town’s Little Dentist is located at 3210 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown.

"Hope for Heart Failure"

NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free program for seniors, “Hope for Heart Failure,” on Wednesday, November 14th,  at 1:15PM.  It will be held at the Mineola Community Center, located at 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola (one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue).

Justine S. Lachmann, MD, director of the Congestive Heart Failure Program at NYU Winthrop Hospital, will discuss the symptoms and causes of heart failure, how it is diagnosed, and treatment programs that can help manage the condition. A question and answer period

will follow the lecture.

Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building; metered lots (quarters needed) are across the street.  Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916.

Health Update for Seniors is a free community health education program presented by the Department of Public Affairs,  Geriatric Health Services and the Winthrop Home Health Agency. For information about these or other programs at the Hospital, learn more at www.nyuwinthrop.org/community-programs or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Left to right: Don Patane, Tom DiIorio, Louise & Mauro Cassano, Kathryne Jackson, Eric

HEALTHY, NATURALAPPROACH TO COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR by A

Comfortable shoes are part of the good care your feet deserve. In an average lifetime, a person’s feet will carry them between 150,000 and 20,000 miles. That’s six to eight times around the earth. And for the entire distance, our feet will be our levers, balancers, and shock absorbers. It makes good sense to keep them comfortable and healthy.

YOUR FOOT.

There are twenty-six bones in each foot. They are moved by muscles and tendons and held together by ligaments.

HOW IT’S BUILT.

Each foot has thirty-seven complex joints and four arches. The major arch is the long, high one along the inner border of the foot (1). The minor arches are the long, slight arch along the outer border of the foot (2); the metatarsal arch across the ball of the foot (3) and the arch under the foot just behind the instep (4).

HEALTHY FEET.

Wearing comfortable good fitting shoes is the most important thing you can do to take care of your feetback, knee or ankle.

HOW S•A•S SHOES ARE MADE

S•A•S Cushion Comfort System with its six layers of specialized foam cushioning, is designed to provide you with the cushion comfort, the balance, the stability and the support to protect your feet and body from stress and fatigue throughout these daily activities. Visit us. We will measure your foot and fit you properly.

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

County Of Nassau CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI, Plaintiff AGAINST AVTAR SINGH, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 02, 2018 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 November 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 3 CRESCENT 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 Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 12, BLOCK 168, LOT 30. Approximate amount of judgment $634,829.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 14750-13.

PETER MENOUDAKOS, ESQ., Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5723

4X 10/12,19,26,11/02

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau US Bank Trust, N.A., as trustee of the Igloo Series III Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST

Vijay Dadlani, Praveena Dadlani, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/18/2007 and entered on 10/22/2007, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on November 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 3165 Dorset Lane, Levittown a/k/a Hempstead, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York,

SECTION: 51, BLOCK: 261, LOT: 8. Approximate amount of judgment is $416,333.25 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 011816/2006.

Lisa Siano, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS

WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5724 4X 10/12,19,26,11/02

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-CH4 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-CH4, Plaintiff AGAINST Mirno Berrios, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 8/30/2017 and entered on 9/8/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on November 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 69 West Marie 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 County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 11, BLOCK: 175, LOT: 160. Approximate amount of judgment is $587,248.46 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 5481/2014.

Richard Langone, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

MIT 5725

4X 10/12,19,26,11/02

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Selene Finance LP, Plaintiff AGAINST Anthony Klemm; Marie Klemm; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 8, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau

LEGAL NOTICES

County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on November 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 132 Gardner Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 11 Block 400 Lot 63. Approximate amount of judgment $516,058.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-000853.

Michael Montesano, Esq., Referee

Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: August 31, 2018

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NOTICE OF FORMATION: ROGERS ASSOCIATES LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 09/27/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 299 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose or character: To engage in any lawful act or activity. #95824

MIT 5729

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for BCAT 201513BTT, Plaintiff, VS.

Bruce Topol; Celina Topol, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 25, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 20, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 63 Carriage Lane, Plainview, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the build-

ings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 13, Block 119 and Lot 140U, Condo CA0202, Unit 226, together with an undivided .75 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $392,627.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8827/13.

Anthony Iovino, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

Cash will not be accepted.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION: PERFECT SITUATION LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 8/14/18. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 18 Pal St., Plainview NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

MIT 5731

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Stephen G. Moeller and Christina J. Moeller, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 24, 2018 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 November 27, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 470 WHITTIER AVENUE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 51, BLOCK 437, LOT 19. Approximate amount

of judgment $431,581.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-007983.

Jon A. Ward, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

MIT 5732 4X 10/26,11/02,09,16

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-7, Plaintiff AGAINST

Lisa Erkus a/k/a Lisa J. Erkus; Craig Erkus a/k/a Craig M. Erkus; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 6, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on November 27, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 30 Ruby Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. 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, State of NY, Section 12. Block 413 Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment $798,005.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 11-017902.

Leo McGinity, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: October 11, 2018 MIT 5733 4X 10/26,11/02,09,16

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. VS. DOUGLAS VALLEY, et al, Defts.

Pursuant to judgment of fore-

closure and sale dated June 26, 2018, I will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. prem. k/a School District 17, Section 11, Block 331, Lot 36. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.

Index #605838/2017.

DALIA ZAZA, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #95560 MIT 5734 4X 11/02,09,16,23

LEGAL NOTICE

RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY AND TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Water Commissioners of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT, in the Town of Oyster Bay and Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Board of Water Commissioners of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT, in the Town of Oyster Bay and Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will hold the annual election on December 11, 2018; WHEREAS, Section 212 of the Town Law requires that a notice be published at least once in one or more newspapers having general circulation in the District and the first publication shall be at least twenty (20) days before the day of such election;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Water Commissioners aforesaid as follows:

Section 1. The annual election shall be held at the Hicksville Fire Headquarters Building, located at 20 East Marie Street, Hicksville, New York, and at Hicksville Fire Department Station No. 4 located at Levittown Parkway, Hicksville,

New York on December 11, 2018 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. prevailing time in the evening. At said election the office of Water Commissioner shall be on the ballot. The office of Water Commissioner on the ballot shall be for a three (3) year term commencing on January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2021.

Section 2. Qualified candidates for the position of Water Commissioner shall file with the Board of Water Commissioners a petition on the official district form containing not less than twenty-five (25) qualified voters designating the said candidate for the position of Water Commissioner and said petition shall be filed personally not later than thirty (30) days prior to the said election. Said petition must specify the office for which the candidate is running. Only those persons registered to vote with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before November 19, 2018 will be entitled to vote at said election. Registered voters qualified to vote by absentee ballot pursuant to Section 213-b of the Town Law and other applicable laws and rules may apply for an absentee ballot at the District Office using the official district form. Such application must be received by the District Secretary at least seven days before the election day if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his agent.

Dated: Hicksville, New York October 23, 2018

BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

MIT 5735 1X 11/02

LEGAL NOTICE

RESOLUTION SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A MEETING OF THE INSPECTORS OF ELECTION OF THE HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY AND TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Water Commissioners of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT in the Town of Oyster Bay and Town of

LEGAL NOTICES

Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, as follows:

WHEREAS, the Board of Water Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District in the Town of Oyster Bay and Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will hold the annual election of said Water District on December 11, 2018;

WHEREAS, Section 213-a of the Town Law requires that only persons registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before November 19, 2018 shall be entitled to vote in such annual election;

WHEREAS, Section 213-a permits that a resolution setting the time and place of the meeting of the election inspectors appointed by said Board of Water Commissioners of said Water District for the aforesaid general election be published;

NOW THEREFORE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Water Commissioners aforesaid as follows:

Section 1. The inspectors of election approved by resolution of said Board of Water Commissioners for the December 11, 2018 annual election, shall meet at the Water District Headquarters, 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, on November 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to commence preparation of the register of those persons eligible to vote in such annual election. Only those persons registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections on or before November 19, 2018 will be entitled to vote at such annual election.

Section 2. This resolution, which is effective immediately, shall be published in full in NEWSDAY, a newspaper of general circulation in said Water District, one time, at least twenty-seven (27) days before such annual election.

Dated: Hicksville, New York October 23, 2018

BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT

MIT 5736 1X 11/02

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

County Of Nassau DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL

TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HASCO MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006HE2, Plaintiff, AGAINST MIRTHA LLERENA, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 15, 2018. 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 December 4, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 29 Kingston Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, now an incorporated Village in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 45, Block 65, and Lot 177. Approximate amount of judgment $651,667.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #0002795/2016.

RALPH MADALENA, ESQ., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200 Melville, NY 11747

MIT 5737 4X 11/02,09,16,23

NOTICE OF FORMATION: GOLDSTAR REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS, LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on August 9, 2018. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC located at 118 South First Street, Bethpage, NY. 11714. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST Peter Sutherland, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 20, 2015 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 November 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 3724 STOKES AVENUE, 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 Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 412, LOT 70. Approximate amount of judgment $634,446.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 14041/2013.

Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 7333 4X 10/12,19,26,11/02

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST BARBARA MEJIA AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF THEODORE CISEK, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 18, 2018. 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 November 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 155 SOUTH 7TH STREET, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. 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 24 and Lot 55. Approximate amount of judgment $414,843.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #15001806.

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MICHAEL MIROTZNIK, ESQ., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive Suite 200 Melville, NY 11747

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, Plaintiff, VS.

ANTHONY T. RUSSO, 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 June 11, 2018, I, Ralph Madalena, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 13, 2018 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 15 Fairway Drive Old Bethpage, NY 11804

SBL No.: 47-140-3

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 14--003438 in the amount of $578,404.56 plus interest and costs.

Tammy L. Garcia-Klipfel, Esq., Referee

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072

BN 7335

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST

MARY MCCAFFERTY, et al

Defendants

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Zeichner Ellman & Krause LLP, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 40th Floor, New York, New York 10036, Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered September 1, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on November 20, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 3888 Avoca Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 465 Lot 7. 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, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $268,272.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011960/14.

Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee

BN 7336 4X 10/19,26,11/2,9

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

YOUNG HYUN KWON, SUN AE KWON, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 24, 2018 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 December 04, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 156 RADCLIFFE ROAD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 12, BLOCK 601, LOT 24. Approximate amount of judgment $332,792.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 608007/2017.

RALPH J. MADALENA, ESQ., Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC

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

BN 7337

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"Community Building Beyond Boundaries"

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) recently presented a Nassau County Legislature citation to MakomNY and its founder, Rabbi Deborah Bravo.

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (Woodbury) recently presented a Nassau County Legislature citation to MakomNY and its founder, Rabbi Deborah Bravo, for their pioneering innovation and strength in community building.

“I am honored to present this citation for community building to Rabbi Bravo and the entire MakomNY community,” Legislator Lafazan said. “Rabbi Bravo’s genuine dedication and passion for building community inside and outside of Jewish life is remarkable, as is her impact on the lives of so many on Long Island and beyond.”

Legislator Lafazan delivered the citation to MakomNY as the community officially marked the beginning of a new era of partnership with the Bethpage Worship Center by raising their first permanent sign. MakomNY is now pioneering its long-term vision – expanding their model into a national network connecting with like-minded, passionate, forward-thinkers who are also working to create community to ensure a strong Jewish future.

Since embracing this new model in 2015 with a small group in Rabbi Bravo’s home, MakomNY has grown exponentially -- including a school program with 180 children; musical Shabbat services drawing 200 participants; and High Holy Days attended by more than 800

people, as well as a growing range of culturally relevant lifestyle opportunities welcoming those of various ages, life stages, interests, and experiences with Judaism – from the traditional to the unaffiliated.

“As we begin our fourth year as MakomNY, we have created a new model for Jewish community on Long Island,” said Rabbi Bravo. “Our mission as a community is to embrace all who are looking for a sense of belonging, connection and comfort - whether in their secular life, Jewish life or personal life, we work to meet each person where they are on their personal journey – each stage in our growth has been an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience both as a person and a Rabbi.”

Legislator Lafazan said he was inspired by a sermon Rabbi Bravo gave during the Jewish High Holy Day services he recently attended with his family at MakomNY.

“I found myself deeply moved by Rabbi Bravo’s personal strength, determination and resilience as she revealed the moment she was faced with the devastating news that her 14-year-old son had a three-and-a-half-inch tumor in his spine,” Lafazan explained. “She spoke of the ways life tests us, and how in the most challenging times we can find opportunity and the perspective to persevere.

Admission: $15 Adults •$10

Children 2and

Admission includes: Entrance to the Festival &Cradle of Aviation Museum •Exciting NEW Museum

Exhibits •Gingerbread Village •Spectacular display of one-of-a-kind Designer Trees •Continuous Live Entertainment •Vendor Marketplace •Dept. 56 •Santa’s Gift Shop •and, of course, Santa!

Adv ance tickets can be purchased at www.cradleofaviation.org www.cpnassau.org •www.f acebook.com/cpnassauFestivalofTrees Proceeds benefit

Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. and the Cradle of Aviation Museum. •Call for infor mation 516-378-2000 x648.

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Hicksville Fire Company celebrates 125 years

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center right) and Town Councilman Thomas Hand (second from right) recently joined with NYS Assemblyman Michael Montesano (fourth from right) and Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker (fifth from right) to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Hicksville Fire Department’s Citizens Engine Company 3. Since 1893, the members of the Hicksville Fire Department’s Citizens Engine Company 3 have dedicated themselves to protecting the lives and property of their neighbors from the ravages of fire and today, its members uphold the same commitment made by their predecessors. Hicksville Fire Department’s Citizens Engine Company 3 is known as “The Pride of Midtown,” which is a tribute to the company’s reliability and its well-known reputation for excellence throughout Hicksville. Supervisor Saladino and Councilman Hand honored the Fire Department and its leaders at a reception at the Crest Hollow Country Club, and Supervisor Saladino and Councilman Hand commended them for 125 years of outstanding service to the community.

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Plainview man named

top financial advisor by Forbes

Harris Ringelheim, financial advisor at UBS Financial Services

Plainview resident Harris Ringelheim has recently been recognized as a top financial advisor by the Forbes 2018 Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors list. This prestigious list compiles 1,000 of the wealth management industry's youngest, most successful, and fastest rising stars, many of whom will hopefully come to one day shape the future of the business. These advisors come from a variety of diverse backgrounds and walks of life, and all together, they manage a whopping $900 billion in combined client assets.

To be eligible for a spot on the list, advisors must have been born in 1980 or later and be recommended to Forbes by their respective financial firms. Afterward, the candidates are researched by SHOOK Research, an independent group of some of the industry's most prominent financial advisors, and then ranked in their performance throughout a variety of different areas, including industry experience, in-person interviews, revenue generated, and the amount of assets managed.

Mr. Ringelheim, 33, is currently an advisor for UBS Financial Services in Garden City.

Tech students take on fire safety

High school students interested in law and health are exploring the career fields of public safety, emergency medical services, emergency management and fire rescue through Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center in the Levittown Public Schools. Students enrolled in the course recently practiced command drills and learned about fire safety with police science/ emergency medical technician instructor Scott Downs.

The class discussed the different classes of fires and the roles of various fire extinguishers. Downs recommended that all students to have a fire extinguisher located in their homes, as well as a fire alarm and a carbon monoxide detector. Students watched a fire safety video on how to properly use a fire extinguisher, which included the acronym P.A.S.S. for Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep. Downs demonstrated how this would work by holding

a nonfunctional fire extinguisher in front of the class and having a student demonstrate how he would use it in the case of a fire emergency.

Students who are enrolled in the police science/EMT two-year course, learn about criminal law, criminal procedure law, search, seizure and arrest, surveillance, crime scene investigation, forensics and disorder control. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Weapons of Mass Destruction and Incident Command is also included in the program.

In the second year, students are given the New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. In addition, the Public Safety Telecommunicator (dispatcher) course is taught, which includes certification by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The New York State pre-assignment Security Guard course is also taught as part of the program.

Police science/EMT instructor Scott Downs explained to students how to inspect a fire extinguisher.

Police Science/EMT students at Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center with Director Frank Creter (front left), instructor Scott Downs (back left), Assistant Director Sally Maya (front right) and teaching assistant Monica Toto (back right).

GC Tech students practiced command drills outside.