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A year of math study concluded with Gardiners Avenue Elementary School students in Levittown facing off in the school’s math bee. During the competition, each class’ top math students stood at a podium and calculated answers to multiplication and division math facts flashed on a screen. The Levittown School District congratulates Felicia Garramore (grade 3), Alex Pinzon (grade 4) and Andre Panganiban (grade 5) on being this year’s math bee winners.

Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

Stanley and Francine Rosenzweig just celebrated 60 years of marriage! The couple from Levittown was presented with a congratulatory citation by Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes to mark the occasion.

Stanley tells an amazing story of falling for Francine while playing stickball in Coney Island in 1956. At the time he was a prospect in the New York Yankees farm sys-

tem but gave up his baseball dream for the love of his life.

Francine recalled falling for Stanley as well on that evening in Coney Island. A true “love at first sight” story.

In June of 1963 the Rosenzweig couple moved to Levittown and after 60 years of marriage they say the secret to their longevity is to kiss each other before bed every night, angry or not.

Francine added, “No two

people are the same. You need differences because the same would be boring. Each person brings positives and together they can learn from each other and last 60 years or even more.”

Mr. and Mrs. Rosenzweig have three daughters, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren with one more on the way this August.

“I have had the pleasure of knowing ‘Rosy’ and Fran for

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Hicksville school budget approved, trustees elected

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was good news as far as the budget was concerned at the Hicksville school board meeting last week. The school budget was passed with a 76% approval rating and Propositions 1,2 and 3 all passed by a wide margin.

“We are very excited and thrilled with the overwhelming support we received on this budget and the passing of all three propositions,” said School Superintendent, Dr Carl Bonuso. “We are excited about and inspired to continue to give the children of Hicksville the education they need and deserve.”

Other News:

There were two new members of the community elected to the position of Board trustee last Tuesday night and current board trustee, Kevin Carroll was reelected to the same position.

Sunita Manjrekar, who was running for the seat of Michael Benevantano, was elected as Board trustee and Christopher Amato was elected to thecseatvoif former trustee, Steve Culhane.

Manjrekar, a Hicksville resident and employee at the Nassau County Department of Social Services, said she is looking forward to serving in her new role after being very involved with the community over the last fifteen years.

She has served on the Elementary PTA for several years as well as working on the district’s Graduation Committee.

“My goal is to get Hicksville on the same level as neighboring school districts and I have the best interests of the community in mind,” said Manjrekar.

She said that one of her biggest tasks will be making sure that all district finances are transparent to the community.

Amato, a Hicksville resident, said that he has spoken to Board President, Phil Heckler and likes the direction the district is moving in and wants to be part of it.

“I am going to kind of start off keeping my mouth shut and ears open to see where Hicksville is presently, it will definitely be a learning process,” said Amato.

He said that one of the goals he hopes to accomplish is to have the STEM Program and language prgram branched out to the Elementary school level.

“Again this is something I’m going to have to find out about because I’m not sure it even exists yet.”

Amato said he is definitely looking forward to serving as trustee and that working in the school’s “is something that is dear to me because I have two children who will be in the district next year.”

Child car seat safety check

Nassau County Legislators Rose Marie Walker and Laura Schaeffer will be holding a child car seat safety check on Friday, June 9th from 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon at Bethpage Community Park.

Representatives of the Nassau County Traffic and Safety Board will be on hand to check the proper installation and security of child safety seats. Child car seats are required for children under 8 years of age.

Thanks to community

To the Editor:

Car seat safety checks are by appointment only. Please call 516-571-6217 or 516-6214 to make an appointment.

Knights of Columbus Hawaiian Night

The Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus, will hold a Hawaiian Night on Saturday, June 10, from 7 pm - 11 pm. Hawaiian Floor Show, DJ, hot buffet, open bar, dessert, coffee, tea. Reservations are required by June 1. No money will be accepted at the door.

COURT

Proceeds from this event help support various charities.

Please call Brian 516-457-6190 or Don 516-433-0360

The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville, New York.

The Levittown Board of Education and administration wish to extend their appreciation to all residents who voted. The budget, which was approved 1,511 to 627 will enable the district to continue to provide quality instructional and co-curricular programs for students.

“On behalf of the Levittown Board of Education, administration, staff and students, I wish to express my gratitude for the continued support of our community through their approval of the 2015-16 budget,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald stated. “It is through a supportive school-commu-

nity partnership that we have been able to create an environment where our students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to achieve to their fullest potential. “

Additionally, Proposition 2 for the establishment of a 2017 Capital Reserve and Proposition 3 for expenditure of remaining monies from the 2013 Capital Reserve were also passed.

The district congratulates trustee Michael Pappas on being re-elected to an additional term on the Levittown Board of Education, as well as Dillon Cain and Jennifer Messina who were newly elected to the board for a term of three years.

The Levittown Board of Education

Senator salutes “Youth Leadership” award winner

Senator Kemp Hannon congratulates Bethpage resident Kyle Krummenacker of Chaminade High School who was recently named a winner of Hannon’s “Youth Leadership” Award. Open to all sophomores and juniors in the Sixth Senate District, the Youth Leadership Award was created to honor outstanding students in five leadership categories: academic, athletic, community, school, and overall.

Kyle was a winner in the athletic category.

Congressman visits Hicksville High School

Congressman Tom Suozzi visited juniors and seniors at Hicksville HS for a special assembly and discussion prior to the end of the school year. The former Nassau County executive and native Long Islander spoke about a variety of

topics including his experiences, civic virtues and the structures of local, state and federal governments. Students also asked questions of the congressman, who encouraged them to continue following their dreams in HS and beyond.

Division Avenue High School’s third quarter winners of the DRAGON Pride award are pictured with Principal John Coscia. Chelsea Morrison is not pictured.

Exhibiting

DRAGON pride at Division Avenue School

Division Avenue HS students Shawn Berman, Erica Buscemi, Tyler Fiolet, Sadia Majed, Chelsea Morrison, James Pizaro, Giovanni Purpura & Marcela Vasquez were recipients of the third quarter DRAGON Pride Awards for being role

models within the school community. Each student was nominated by faculty and reviewed by a selection committee for embodying the principles of Dignity, Respect, Accountability, Generosity, Open-mindedness & Nobility.

Congressman Tom Suozzi visited Hicksville High School.

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Division Avenue High School student Ryan Dwyer is pictured with children in the Bateyes region of the Dominican Republic.

Division Avenue HS student volunteers in Dominican Republic

Division Avenue High School student Ryan Dwyer took his passion for volunteering to the Bateyes region of the Dominican Republic.

learned in Levittown assisted with communication and newly made friendships with the villagers. He was also able to experience Easter celebrations during Dominican Republic’s Holy Week when the villagers brought the volunteers a traditional dessert and played games, Bachata dance music and basketball.

During spring break, Ryan volunteered with the nonprofit group Tuesday’s Children Helping Heals where he was sent to the impoverished village of Monte Coca. During his visit, Ryan assisted with construction projects, including the building of a house and latrine, laying cement on a dirt floor and roofing.

Ryan noted that his Spanish skills

“In the end, the connections I made with the people of Monte Coca and with my peers in my group left a lasting effect on the way I perceive the world,” Ryan said.

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The flawed New York voting system

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

This week, the Supreme Court struck down the Congressional district maps drawn by the North Carolina legislature, finding that African Americans were unduly concentrated into two voting districts in violation of the Voting Rights Act. The decision frankly seems confusing to me in light of other decisions prohibiting dilution of the minority vote.

However, without getting into the thicket of the North Carolina ruling, it certainly seems to me, as it does to Bloomberg News contributor Francis Barry, that we New York State residents are getting a free pass on our own election system.

There is no shortage of wrinkles in our own election system in New York State that arguably suppress voter turnout and reduce the overall fairness of the process. However, it always seems as though other states get the scrutiny. And this is even apart from the lack of early voting outside of absentee ballots in New York, something that is allowed in the vast majority of states. New York may be right in that prohibition, since early voters are not in a position to take into account late breaking campaign developments.

As Mr. Barry points out, most states allow independent voters to participate in primaries, for example by allowing them to join a party when they arrive at the polls. In New York, however, independents must join a party 11 months in advance to be able to vote in state primaries. No other state has a deadline this remote. For example, people not registered in a major party who wanted to support insurgents like Bernie Sanders or indeed Donald Trump ihn 2016 were pretty much out of luck. Even in a general election, there is a three week waiting period between registering and being able to vote, something that is not the case in a number of other states.

Ballot secrecy is also a bit of a concern in New York. As Mr. Barry points out, after a voter completes a ballot, a poll worker – generally

recruited by the parties – gets the ballot and runs it through the system. (“Eyes closed, of course.”) By contrast, in many parts of North Carolina, voters can use computers to cast their ballots directly.

A subject not addressed by Mr. Barry, the petitioning process, is another New York rule that makes ballot access considerably more difficult than it needs to be. Candidates seeking to be on the ballot need to get a minimum number of signatures, ranging in the case of a major party candidate from 500 signatures for most assembly races, up to 15,000 signatures for a statewide candidates, with at least 100 signatures in one-half of the congressional districts. Minor party candidates generally must get 5% of voters enrolled in the party. As anyone who has ever done petitioning work can tell you, this is a time consuming and often frustrating process, and petitions are frequently challenged for minor discrepancies. The process seems rather clearly designed to make ballot access difficult for insurgent candidates, or even for candidates of a party not in the majority in an area. In contrast, California gubernatorial candidates in the famous recall election in 2003 could qualify for the ballot with just 65 statewide signatures.

Another New York oddity is the importance of minor parties, which can have outsize importance, since they can cross endorse major party candidates and have the minor party votes added to the major party ones. This can have a significant “tail wagging the dog” effect. A particularly strange situation involves the Independence Party. It is widely believed that many registered members of this party mistakenly believe that they signed up as unaffiliated voters (called “blanks” in official terminology), rather than as members of an actual party that endorses candidates in general elections.

In short, whatever deficiencies the electoral system may have in North Carolina and other states, there are plenty of issues in New York as well.

THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

At 3 p.m. on April 4, license plates were stolen from a vehicle at a car dealership on Old Country Road in Westbury.

A wallet was stolen from a vehicle on Dairy Lane in Hicksville between 1 and 2 a.m. on May 5.

At the intersection of Carman Avenue and Nottingham Road in East Meadow, a 33-year-old woman from West Babylon was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on May 5 at 2:07 a.m.

Sometime between 8 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on May 5, a victim’s vehicle was keyed as it was parked at the Hicksville High School lot on Division Avenue in Hicksville.

A wallet was stolen at 2:30 p.m. on May 5 from a vehicle at the Mobile gas station on Carman Avenue in Westbury.

n On Bruce Avenue in Hicksville, a victim has reported that the window of his home was damaged by unknown subjects throwing eggs at 12:45 a.m. on May 6.

At the intersection of East Meadow Avenue and Fairhaven Road in East Meadow, a 34-year-old man from that town was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 1:45 a.m. on May 6.

A 26-year-old woman from Hicksville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Carol Drive at Plainview Road in Bethpage on May 6 at 2:16 a.m.

US currency was stolen from a vehicle on Libby Avenue in Hicksville at 6 a.m. on May 6.

n A 29-year-old man from East Elmhurst was arrested at 1:30 p.m. on May 6 and charged with Shoplifting from Nordstrom in Westbury.

At the Home Depot in Westbury, a wallet was stolen from a shopping cart at 3 p.m. on May 6.

Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 40-yearold man from Freeport, when he was arrested at 4:34 a.m. on May 7 at the corner of Nassau Road and Pleasant Avenue in Roosevelt.

On South Franklin Street at Fulton Avenue in Hempstead, a 22-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on May 8 at 2:50 a.m.

At 4 a.m. on May 8, unknown subjects damaged a victim’s vehicle with a rock while it was parked on Stevens Street in Roosevelt.

Three subjects were arrested on Warren Street in Uniondale at 10:50 p.m. on May 8. A 20-year-old woman from Richmond Hill, a 23-year-old woman from Poughkeepsie and a 23-yar-old woman from Brooklyn were all charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

At 4 p.m. on May 9, an 18-year-old woman from Uniondale was arrested at Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury. She was charged with Shoplifting.

On Corporate Drive in Westbury, unknown subjects keyed and damaged a car at 7 p.m. on May 9.

On East Second Street in Mineola, two men, one 22 years old & the other, 20 years old, were arrested on May 10. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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What’s Happening

May 26

“Moonlight”, starring Mahershala Ali, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R, it runs 111 minutes long.

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with Jim Coll will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m.

At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the classic 1941 film, “Maltese Falcon”, starring Humphrey Bogart, will be shown. No rated, the movie is 101 minutes long.

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Division Avenue High School faculty and members of the Peer Pals program walked in memory of Christina Constant.

Division Avenue Peer Pals hold memorial walk

The intense afternoon heat only fueled the memory of Division Avenue High School career develop -ment student Christina Constant as members of the Peer Pals program hosted a memorial walk to celebrate the memory of this special student, who passed away in 2014.

Adviser Maryann Crawford explained that the money raised during the walk will be placed toward senior scholarships for those students who worked as Peer Pals for the Levittown School District’s career development students.

Special education teacher Scott Martino described

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Christina as a “shining star” and someone who “found joy in seeing the best in people.”

After participants finished their trek, they gathered outside of the school cafeteria to listen to Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” Christina’s favorite song and to release pink balloons in her honor.

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Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

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more than 45 years,” said Hudes. “When I

‘Rosy’

Levittown teacher attends national writing program

Kristen Stritzl, an English teacher at Division Avenue High School in Levittown, attended the launch meeting of the National Writing Project’s College Ready Writers Program for High-Needs Schools, held in Washington, D.C. She was also a co-facilitator of an advanced institute as part of a 2017-18 CRWP SEED HighNeed Schools grant.

Stritzl has been involved with the

Long Island Writing Project’s College Ready Writers Program and has spent 30 hours this year collaborating with Long Island teachers to discover and implement new ways of teaching argumentative writing in the classroom.

Heidi Atlas, co-director of the Long Island Writing Project, described Stritzl as a “gifted, insightful, and intelligent educator.”

Councilman Gary Hudes with Stanley and Francine Rosenzweig, who just celebrated 60 years of marriage.

DAHS English teacher Kristen Stritzl is pictured with principal John Coscia.

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

Students and staff show their Autism Awareness banner.

Autism awareness at Dutch Lane School

Students and staff members at Dutch Lane Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District wore blue shirts and participated in a walk around the perimeter of the school as part of its first

Autism Awareness Walk. The activity was designed to teach students the basics about the disorder and the importance of raising awareness of it, in addition to encouraging teamwork through a collective effort.

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Friday, May 26, 2017

Tenaya Lodge Provides Luxury Lodging Resort Experience at Gateway to Yosemite National Park

BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN & SARAH FALTER

The description of the Tenaya Lodge nightly Flashlight Hike sounded very tame. A mile-loop in the woods surrounding the resort. Indeed, it is designed for families. But shortly after starting out from the Lodge, flashlights in hand, as the dusk turned to darkness and any light that would have come from the lodge faded as we walked deeper into the forest, we realize this is really an adventure!

Amanda, our guide, introduces her-

self as a wilderness kid – she grew up in Yosemite National Park, literally next door to the Tenaya Lodge (the Yosemite South Gate is just 2 miles down the road), where her parents both worked, and she has guided horseback riding trips and skiing. Her commentary is absolutely fascinating.

At the start, she introduces us to ”widow makers” (no joke: the branches that can break off these tall trees and kill), with the moral to the lesson, “Be aware of your surroundings.”

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USAF Thunderbirds to Headline Memorial Day Weekend Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island

BY KAREN RUBIN

The US Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the annual Memorial Day weekend Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island, flying the thrilling red, white and blue F-16s. the event takes place at Jones Beach State Park, Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28, noon to 5 pm (get there early to get parking).

This year’s air show marks the return of the American Airpower Museum Warbirds, which present historic aircraft in a moving display.

A personal favorite is the GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team, a flight squadron of six vintage WWII era U.S.

Navy SNJ-2 trainers . The team performs a thrilling, low-altitude, precision-formation flying demonstration filling the sky and coming from all directions (even right at each other) to provide spectators a unique viewing experience while showcasing the tactics and maneuvers utilized during training during WWII.

The airshow traditionally kicks off with a ceremonial parachute drop by a representative of the US Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights (who return later in the show for a full program), delivering the American flag to a tiny target on Jones Beach, parachuting from an altitude of 12,500 ft, at speed of 120 mph. The

whole team then returns for a demonstration performance.

The line-up also includes many

returning favorites, as well as some new entries:

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Tenaya Lodge Provides Luxury Lodging Resort Experience at Gateway to Yosemite National Park

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We also learn that trees are like people; that the trees in the forest (Tenaya Lodge is nestled between Yosemite and the Sierra National Forest) have a 600year life expectancy; that the famous giant sequoias can live 1000 years and as large as they are, they come from a seed the size of a splinter inside a golfball-sized cone that only opens once it has been exposed to fire.

The wood is mostly fire resistant and insect repellant and lumbering companies would have cut them down but for pioneering conservationist John Muir who convinced President Theodore Roosevelt to protect Yosemite and turn it into the nation’s first national park.

Native peoples used acorns as a source of food, and turned pine needles into a medicinal tea. She shows us a log that has been “damaged” by a bear pulling out insects (it eats 10,000 insects, or about 5 lbs worth).

We shine our flashlights onto a white thorn bush, where, she says, mule deer hide their young to protect from mountain lion; the babies stay until they hear their mother.

By the light of our flashlights, we cross over a plank over a tiny stream, climb over a fallen tree trunk. At one point Amanda points to a pile of dead wood and warns, “Don’t go into it- rattlesnakes like to play there.” Rattlesnakes, I think to myself??? She shows us where trees have been destroyed by Bark beetle – the tree stops making sap, dries out, and has no protection.

“These are ‘one match trees’ – very flammable,” she adds.

And she tells us something that we find very helpful when we are out on our own hiking, “moss only grows on the north side of tree.” We feel like we are true outdoorspeople.

Towards the end of the hike, we come to a place where the trees, lifting up to the sky, open up, giving us an expansive view of a billion stars. A boy exclaims, “I’ve never seen the sky like this.”

Amanda says that when we see the stars, we are seeing deep into the past – it takes 1000 years for light to come to earth; sunlight is 8 minutes behind.

“The Indians felt that sky was blanket over earth, raven poked holes to see sun... Anytime I am feeling bothered, I just look up.”

This is just one of the activities available at Tenaya Lodge, and I would say it is a must – book in advance because it fills up; in winter, they offer a Snowshoe Flashlight Tour which must be sensational.

Actually, this was our second hike of

the day, since arriving in the afternoon at Tenaya Lodge, which is located in Fish Camp, California, a 3 ½ hour drive (200 miles) from San Francisco.

Shortly after our arrival, we quickly drop off our luggage in our room, get directions from the concierge, and set out for a hike that starts from the resort’s entrance, up a logging road, about 2 ½ miles to a waterfall. The hike is perfect to acclimate ourselves to the 5,200 ft. elevation. We immediately fill our lungs with rejuvenating pure air, and recharge with the rhythm of a rushing creek.

It is so early in the season, there is still snow on sections of the trail, making the rushing creek and waterfall all the more dramatic. We are supposed to turn off at a green building, but actually overshoot (it turns out it isn’t a building, but rather a water management shed with solar panels on it). Retracing our steps, and calculating for the time until dusk, we (bravely) go through a fence, walk past a decaying wood cabin and come to where the trail narrows significantly, following along a canal on one side. There are spots where you can hear and see a rushing stream and distant sound of the waterfall. Following along, we come to a wonderful waterfall. By now, the late afternoon sun is like liquid gold spreading over everything. Enchanting.

We make our way back to the lodge with minutes to spare before joining the 8 pm Flashlight Hike.

Four Diamond Luxury Faithful to Rustic Environs

Our hike is rewarded with stunning view of the waterfall, full after record winter snows, in the late afternoon light; Tenaya Lodge is promoting “Waterfall Season” this spring © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com A lovely hike from Tenaya Lodge to the waterfall © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

The Tenaya Lodge is a four-diamond luxury resort with every manner of amenity that nonetheless manages to be faithful to its rustic environs. It is named for Chief Tenaya, of the Miwok tribe of Indians who lived mostly along the foothills of the Sierras.

The Lodge is just two miles from the South Gate of Yosemite National Park, the most popular entrance (it provides year-round access to the park). The lodge makes every accommodation for the guests who will almost certainly find their way into Yosemite for hiking (they even have the moleskin package that is a lifesaver when you are getting a blister); the Deli, that is surprisingly well-stocked.

There is where you can pre-order lunch so you can grab it on your way out the door to hike (really a good idea so you don’t have to find your way to a restaurant in Yosemite).

Tenaya offers a few different dining options, accommodating late-night dining (which helps when you have been hiking in Yosemite all day).

The Sierra Restaurant where we enjoy fuel up on a lavish buffet breakfast before a day of hiking, is a casual restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, with convenient hours to accommodate guests.

Just next door (and providing overflow space at breakfast) is Jackalopes Bar & Grill serving lunch and dinner (conveniently, until very late)

Embers is an upscale, fine dining restaurant which covets a quiet atmosphere (no children), serving a leisurely two to three-hour meal, where they even make salads in front of you.

There is also a pizzeria in the cottages and in season, there is an appropriately named Summerdale restaurant, that is open seasonally off-site, that serves BBQ.

We settle into the cozy leather sofas

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in the expansive lobby, complete with stone fireplace and mounted deer head, like a true rustic lodge, and order items from Jackolopes for a very relaxing latenight snack. I love the Native American/ western décor, and the exquisite photos of Yosemite Park that decorate the walls all through the hotel.

The four-diamond Tenaya Lodge is one of the most luxurious resort properties in proximity to Yosemite, and offers 297 guestrooms, suites and cottages.

Tenaya Lodge was originally built 1990; but acquired in 2001 by Delaware North, a vast global hospitality company which, among other things, manages lodgings and concessions in several national parks including the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone national parks and manages Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Delaware North

invested $5 million in significant renovations which were completed last year (www.delawarenorth.com).

Among the innovations are stunning Garden Suites, designed by Piccini Group, SF with a prevailing white Scandinavian modern design, designed to be quiet (so you can understand why adults-only and no pets, though other rooms are pet-friendly).

Contemporary suites have a native décor and new “spa rooms” are lavish.

There are also several stand-alone cottages (that were acquired in 2008) that have up to three bedrooms (refrigerator, no kitchen). The lodge has plans to build two-bedroom cabins.

Tenaya Lodge is a true resort with every manner of amenity. Delaware North opened Ascent Spa, 10,000 sq ft, with 12 treatment rooms, a relaxation

room (you can order sushi, drinks), a mud bath, group relaxation room, and couples massage room. (Spring spa specials: Receive a complimentary glass of champagne with any 60 or 90-minute spa treatment; a new spring Parafango Slimming Body Treatment “detoxifies and slims the body.”)

There is also a fitness center with sauna, Olympic-size lap swimming indoor pool, an outdoor pool, archery, rock climbing wall, arcade.

There is a robust schedule of activities like the nighttime Flashlight Hike and Paint & Wine evenings (Thur. & Sat. 7-9, $55 pp), plus special events and activities, like yoga on the patio overlooking the forest. (A resort fee covers fitness room, sauna, fitness room but See page D5

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Graduation Day is here and it is a very important time for those new graduates to accept the applause and take a bow for a job well done. Meeting all of the requirements for a college degree, and persevering through thick and thin, isn’t easy and like many of life’s major goals, making Graduation Day a reality is something to be commended.

To all of you who are getting your associate’s degree, your college degree and your graduate degree, I offer my heartiest congratulations! It is a time to celebrate.

Before I graduated from Hofstra University, the graduation tassel was on the right side of my mortarboard. Once I graduated, I moved the tassel over to the left after I shook the hand of the person who granted me my diploma.

The graduation tassel is a symbol of success. Some believe the reason why we place the tassel on the right is because we have earned the right to graduate. Moving the tassel to the left after graduating is symbolic of crossing over from college to another stage in our lives.

I was very proud on Graduation Day because I chose something to major in that I was wildly proud of – English –and then went for it. There were obstacles to overcome along the way such as the flu in my freshman year, the flat tire on my car as I drove to take a final exam and the alarm clock that didn’t go off on the day that I really needed it to.

But sometimes the obstacles made me even more determined. I was focused and determined and nothing was going to stop me. I had set a personal goal and getting my degree meant the world to me.

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Graduation Day Is One Terrific Day!

I studied hard in high school and often thought about where I would go to college – and what I would major in. Tossing several ideas around with family and friends, I asked their opinions about what strengths and weaknesses I had – about what they thought I would be good at. One person said I would make a good accountant, another said a finance manager, another said librarian and another person said teacher.

Taking all of their opinions into consideration, I discussed my options with some close friends and in time I finally made up my mind. There was a deadline, after all. Colleges want to know who is accepting their offer to enroll and who is declining so they know who’s attending.

I wanted to go away to college but not too far away. I wanted to experience dormitory living and meet people from all different states. I thought about the job market and what would be realistic for someone graduating four years later. There was a lot to consider.

Connecticut’s Fairfield University is where I went and I became an accounting major. I met students from all over and my professors had varied backgrounds, too, and that was good for broadening my horizons. I asked them lots of questions and enjoyed hearing about their many experiences.

After a year of taking accounting classes I decided to switch my major to English and for someone who had been working on the school newspaper since the age of 13, that wasn’t a surprise to many people. I found that choosing something to major in, that is, choosing something that I was passionate about, made a big difference.

I spent two years in Connecticut and moved back to Long Island to finish my bachelor’s degree at Hofstra University where I was a commuter.

I met new classmates and new professors and learned lots of new things. As I finished my college years I got my resume together and prepared for job interviews in my field. Some of my teachers and staff members gave me tips on preparing for the job interviews and that was enormously helpful.

After graduating I went out in that great big world of Manhattan and competed with others for jobs in my field. I put on my best professional clothes, gathered my published samples to show prospective employers, loaded up my briefcase with summaries of my

getting it.

I heard a story recently that reminded me of the transition between people’s college years and going out into the world. The story is about how a little eagle, an eaglet, grows up and leaves the mother’s nest.

After the eaglets get to a certain size (maturity) everything changes! One day the mother eagle comes back from being gone, but this time there’s no food in her beak, and she doesn’t land on the edge of the nest. Instead, she hovers over the nest. (eagleflight.org)

An eagle can do almost what a hum

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Government Pension Offset Law Not About to Change

BY TOM MARGENAU

Over the past 17 years that I have been doing this column, I have written about 50 columns dealing with the Social Security offsets that impact some state and local government employees who work at jobs not covered by Social Security. In many ways, I don’t like discussing this topic because it impacts just a small percentage of my readers.

To put it another way, the vast majority of people in this country work at jobs in which Social Security taxes are deducted from their paychecks. Less than 10 percent of Americans work at jobs not covered by Social Security. But they are a very vocal minority who have been misled over the years into thinking that the government is out to con them out of Social Security benefits. I will use today’s column to show just the opposite is true.

Q: I recently retired at the age of 62. I had been a teacher in California for much of my working life. As such, I did not pay into Social Security. I paid into the California State Teacher’s Retirement System. I now get a STRS pension of $2,275 per month. My 72-year-old husband is getting $2,150 per month in Social Security retirement benefits. What really bothers me is the law that says that because of my teacher’s pension, I won’t be able to get any of his Social Security when he dies. When will they repeal this terrible offset law?

A: I don’t think they ever will repeal that law. Nor should they. And your question provides a classic example of how the public pension offset laws have been misunderstood. What you will learn by the end of my answer is that those laws actually help you. They will be giving you a Social Security benefit that 90 percent of working people in this country do not get. Now let me explain. Ever since the beginning of Social Security, the law has always said that a Social Security retirement benefit offsets any benefits you might be due on a spouse’s Social Security account. And that offset is 100 percent -- or dollar for dollar.

For example, let’s say that instead of getting a teacher’s retirement pension of $2,275, you were instead getting a Social Security retirement pension of $2,275. And then let’s say your husband died. You would not be due any widow’s benefits because 100 percent of your own Social Security benefit, or all $2,275 of it, would be used to offset your potential widow’s benefit of $2,150. A big part of the reason that dollar for dollar offset law has always been in place is because Social Security spousal benefits are classified as “dependent” benefits. In other words, you must be financially dependent on your husband before you could claim wife’s or widow’s benefits on his account. Because you had your

own job, and your own pension, you do not meet that dependency test.

But for many, many years, teachers and other retirees getting non-Social Security pensions jumped through one of the biggest loopholes in Social Security’s legislative history. They were able to get their government retirement pension AND they were able to get full dependent’s benefits from their spouse’s Social Security account. Nobody else got such a deal. Just teachers and police officers and other public employees in those 10 percent of jobs that were not covered by Social Security.

About 30 years ago, Congress recognized that was simply not fair. So they passed the Government Pension Offset law. And what that law simply says is that teacher’s retirement pensions, police retirement pensions and all other noncovered government retirement pensions should be treated just like Social Security retirement pensions. They should be used to offset any benefits you might be due on a spouse’s Social Security account.

But the GPO law actually cuts teachers and other government employees a huge break. Instead of a 100 percent offset that applies to all Social Security retirees, the law imposes only a 66 percent offset. Or what the law actually says is that an amount equal to twothirds of your teacher’s pension will be used to offset any Social Security spousal benefits you are due from your husband.

You said you get a teacher’s pension of $2,275. Two-thirds of that is about $1,516, and only that amount will be deducted from future widow’s benefits. So if your husband died tomorrow, you’d get your $2,275 teacher’s pension and you’d get $634 in widow’s benefits from Social Security.

I hope you understand the deal you are getting because of the Government Pension Offset law. If you had been getting Social Security retirement instead of a teacher’s retirement, you would get zero dollars in widow’s benefits. But with the GPO law, you will get $634 per month.

What has always puzzled me is how so many teachers and other government employees have worked themselves into lather over the government pension offset law. They are constantly demanding that it be repealed because they think they are being cheated out of benefits that everyone else gets. When in actuality, the law offers them benefits that most other Americans can’t get.

This is one of two offset laws that get government employees so riled up. The other law is called the Windfall Elimination Provision. Many people who spend the bulk of their careers working at jobs not covered by Social Security have spent some time at other jobs where Social Security taxes were deducted from their paychecks. If they

do that for at least 10 years, they will qualify for a small Social Security retirement check. And the WEP law reduces that even further.

Those impacted by this law think they are being singled out for Social Security reductions that no one else must endure. But once again, what they don’t understand is that the WEP law

simply treats them the same way everyone else on Social Security is treated. I just don’t have the space left in this column to explain that. But I will in an upcoming column.

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

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everything else is a la carte, though there are package offerings.)

In winter, there is an enchanting 3,000-sq. ft. outdoor covered ice skating pavilion (skate rentals available), which in summer becomes suitable for weddings and events.

There is a fire pit (you can order drinks to come down); s’mores kits; a sledding hill and a kiddie slope.

Winter activities also include kids snowmobiling, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoe nature hike, skiing at Badger Pass, California’s original ski resort.

Spring, summer and fall activities include mountain biking, guided hikes, guided rock-climbing excursion, fly-fishing excursion, fishing, Yosemite Valley tours, steam train rides, Summerdale BBQ, gold panning, Bass Lake water sports, golf, horseback riding, white-water rafting. They also offer supervised kids programs, like an adventure camp. (There’s a daily activity schedule.)

Tenaya Lodge is really family friendly (ideal for multi-generational getaways, family reunions, weddings and family events). When you check in, there is a special place for children to check in (a short staircase to the reception desk); and they go all out for holidays like Christmas and Easter (when we are there); on Easter Sunday, there was a petting zoo and pony rides.

It’s also delightful for all the seating areas where families can gather.

Extremely popular for weddings and functions, Tenaya Ledge has a ballroom that can accommodate up to 850 and 12 meeting rooms.

For the same reason it is so well suited for family gatherings, Tenaya Lodge is ideal for meetings and corporate outings (there is a whole list of special activities that can be built in for groups, from rock climbing classes and whitewater rafting excursions, to culinary classes and competitions, guided fly-fishing trips and group geo-challenges).

Notably, Tenaya Lodge won LEED Silver building certification. (I note that there are 8 Tesla charging stations for electric cars outside).

Nearby Activities

There are any number of activities just beyond the Tenaya Lodge door, which the lodge can pre-arrange: In winter, the lodge offer snowshoeing; in warm weather they offer mountain biking on its own forest trails, while a short drive away, the Sierra National Forest offers some of the finest single-track riding anywhere, from easy

to technical. (The concierge can provide detailed maps.). Half-day and full-day bike rentals available for adults and kids ready to explore the forest trails.

A short distance down the road is Miller’s Landing which has fishing; horseback riding is also nearby.

We came just a little too early in the season to experience the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. a one-hour, narrated excursion through the Sierra National Forest on historic narrow gauge Shay locomotives over tracks once used for logging trains at the turn of the century.

The ride travels over four miles on the historic Madera Sugar Pine Railroad. There is a brief stopover in the Lewis Creek Canyon to see the locomotive up close, or explore the outdoors before your return trip to the station. You travel along the historic right-ofway of the Madera Sugar Pine Railroad where mighty lumberjacks felled the timber and flumes carried the lumber to the town of Madera. The conductor tells of the history of the line, the trees, and the wildlife native to the area.

The line operates two historic geared steam locomotives called Shays. Both locomotives were from the Westside Lumber Company in Tuolumne, California. These two locomotives represent the original shays that worked this line from 1874 to 1931. The original Madera Sugar Pine Shay locomotives burned wood for fuel, while our two Westside Shay locomotives burn oil. Shay #10 was built in 1928 and weighs in at 84 tons, while Shay #15 was built in 1913 and weighs 59 tons.

They also demonstrate how to pan for gold (you get to keep it!). And you

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can visit the Thornberry Museum which illustrates logging camp life at the turn of the century.

There is also a three-hour Moonlight Special, which starts with a BBQ dinner before boarding the logger steam train for a ride to the campfire sing-a-long program hosted by the Sugar Pine Singers. At the conclusion of the evening, you will re-board the train for a memorable trip up the mountain in the night.

Daily rides are available all summer. (The schedule varies seasonally and usually alternates with Jenny car rides

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Reservations recommended.

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We have come to Tenaya Lodge for the express purpose of hiking in Yosemite National Park, but for non-hikers, non-DIYers, Tenaya Lodge offers a Yosemite Tour Package, via mini-bus, that includes lunch and narration, and guarantees waterfalls and wildlife and seeing the most popular sights of Yosemite. (Offered May 1-Nov. 30; from $575 spring, $685 summer, $555 fall; call 888-514-2167 or Tenaya Reservations directly at 559-692-8916).

Other tours are available as well.

Kids wearing neon-glowing necklaces (as much to keep track of them, along with periodic coyote yells) examine a small seed by flashlight on the nightly walking tour in the forest around Tenaya Lodge © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

We were so fortunate to arrive as the winter snows were melting. Indeed, after almost five years of drought, the waterfalls are fuller than ever this year. Tenaya Lodge is offering special Waterfall Season Hot Dates, now through June 26. (Go to https://www.tenayalodge.com/ packages/hot-date-deals for promo code to get the special rate).

Tenaya Lodge (like Yosemite) is very much a four-season resort (the South Gate, the most popular entrance to Yosemite, is open yearround), 55 miles north of Fresno Yosemite International Airport, 3 ½ hours drive from San Francisco Bay area and 4 ½ hours from the Greater Lost Angeles Area.

Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623, 800-722-8584, tenayalodge.com.

(See also: Muir Woods is San Francisco’s Cathedral to Mother Nature)

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in the Alley’ Free Outdoor Concert to Feature Performances from 20 Shows, June 2

This year’s Stars in the Alley will take place on Friday, June 2nd at 1 pm in Broadway’s legendary Shubert Alley, west of Seventh Avenue between 44th & 45th streets, rain or shine.

Stars in the Alley is a free outdoor concert with live music, produced by the Broadway League and sponsored by United Airlines, that celebrates the end of the 2016-2017 Broadway season and adds to the festivities leading up to the 2017 Tony Awards.® The event will consist of performances from 21 musicals, including shows from this season as well as numbers from current long-running shows.

“We’re counting down to the 71st Annual Tony Awards and this season Broadway has served up a buffet of fun, entertaining and magical productions,” says Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League, which produces the event. “Stars in the Alley welcomes everybody to join in the celebration and enjoy a little bit of all that Broadway has to offer, proving that there really is a show for everyone!”

“For 20 years, United Airlines has

proudly partnered with New York’s iconic Broadway League and we look forward to marking this milestone with our customers and our employees many of whom are Broadway fans,” said Mark Krolick, Vice President of Marketing at United.“

“Stars in the Alley showcases the excitement of musical theater and the vibrancy of Times Square all at once.

The opportunity to help bring great live music that is free to the public is the primary goal of the MPTF,” says Dan Beck Trustee, Music Performance Trust Fund.

Participating musicals (to date) include: Aladdin, Anastasia, Bandstand, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, A Bronx Tale, Cats, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Chicago, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Groundhog Day the Musical, Kinky Boots, Miss Saigon, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan, The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock the Musical, Sunset Boulevard, Waitress, War Paint, Wicked Appearances are also anticipated

from: Falsettos, Jitney, The Little Foxes, The Play That Goes Wrong, Six Degrees of Separation, and Sweat

More details about Stars in the Alley to be announced soon! For Broadway information in NYC as well as for shows on tour across North America and internationally, visit Broadway.org.

The concert takes place just nine days before the American Theatre Wing’s

71st Annual Tony Awards®. The ceremony will air on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, June 11, 2017 (8:0011:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. For more information on the Tony Awards, visit TonyAwards.com and Facebook. com/TheTonyAwards and follow @ TheTonyAwards on Instagram and Twitter.

This year’s Stars in the Alley will take place on Friday, June 2nd at 1 pm, rain or shine, in Broadway’s legendary Shubert Alley.

& HEALTH

Managing prediabetes or diabetes

roblem, both in the United States and across the globe. In 2015, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that nearly 50 percent of adults living in the United States have diabetes or prediabetes, a condition marked by higher than normal blood glucose levels that are not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization reports that the global prevalence of diabetes figures to rise from 8 percent in 2011 to 10 percent by 2030.

Preventing diabetes should be a priority for men, women and children, but management must take precedence for the millions of people who have already been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. According to the American Heart Association, making healthy food choices is an essential step in preventing or managing diabetes. Making those choices can be difficult for those people who have never before paid much attention to their diets, but the AHA offers the following advice to people dealing with prediabetes or diabetes.

• Limit foods that may worsen your condition. Some foods, including fiber-rich whole grains and fish like salmon that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, can help people with prediabetes or diabetes. But many more foods must be limited, if not largely ignored. Limit your consumption of sweets and added sugars, which can be found in soda, candy, cakes, and jellies. It’s also good to limit your sodium intake and resist fatty meats like beef and pork.

• Document your eating habits. The AHA recom-

mends that people with prediabetes or diabetes maintain a food log to see how certain foods affect their blood glucose levels. Within 60 to 90 minutes of eating, check your blood glucose levels to see how your body reacts to the foods you eat. As your food log becomes more extensive, you will begin to see which foods match up well with your body and which foods you may want to avoid.

• Plan your meals. Hectic schedules have derailed many a healthy lifestyle, but people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes do not have the luxury of straying from healthy diets. Plan your meals in advance so your eating schedule is not erratic and your diet includes the right foods, and not just the most convenient foods. Bring lunch and a healthy snack to work with you each day rather than relying on fast food or other potentially unhealthy options in the vicinity of your office.

• Embrace alternative ingredients. Upon being diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, many people assume they must abandon their favorite foods. But that’s not necessarily true. Many dishes can be prepared with alternative ingredients that are diabetes-friendly. In fact, the AHA has compiled a collection of diabetes-friendly recipes that can be accessed by visiting www.heart.org.

A prediabetes or diabetes diagnosis requires change, but these conditions can be managed without negatively affecting patients’ quality of life.

When you ask the average person, “What does acupuncture treat?” The common response is, “Pain,” or, “I heard it helps with fertility treatment.” Jaime and Janet are two women who have benefited from acupuncture beyond their expectation. Both referred by loved ones and seeking acupuncture treatment, Jaime was diagnosed with infertility while Janet suffered with tendonitis and severe pain.

While receiving fertility treatment, Jaime was diagnosed premenopausal. In addition to her biweekly acupuncture treatments, she was treated with Chinese herbs that not only helped revive her menstrual cycle, but also helped her sleep better. Beyond her initial need for consultation, Jaime had suffered from vertigo for over 10 years. The vertigo she suffered was found to be a symptom of Hoshimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disease that leads to underactive thyroid function. Using acupuncture as a means of maintenance and preventative medicine,

a consultation,

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Jaime hasn’t had a bad episode of vertigo since 2015 and is convinced of how it has contributed to her health. “More than the obvious benefits, it’s relaxing. It’s more than worth trying. Do the research on all the ailments [acupuncture] treats!” Jaime advised.

Janet was about to get hand surgery when her son advised her to seek acupuncture therapy first. Her hand was “purple,” abnormally swollen and in severe pain. As a Type II, insulin dependent diabetic, it was not in her best interest to undergo surgery because she doesn’t heal well. In addition to her initial complaints, Janet had suffered with Frozen Shoulder Syndrome that she did not declared to her acupuncture doctor. “I have been a patient [at Empire Medicine] for about five weeks. For three and half years my hand was [purple]. Now my hands are the same color. They tried everything in physical therapy [for my frozen Shoulder Syndrome]. I must’ve gone for a year and a half. Finally the

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physical therapist said to me, ‘I can’t torture you anymore. I’m hurting you so badly. And, you walk out of here and you’re all locked up again.’ After 2 [acupuncture] treatments and the herbs, I saw a tremendous difference. I can put my hands behind my back. My hand is normal. I lost a little weight. I would recommend acupuncture to anybody!” Janet exclaimed.

Acupuncture treatment for pain and fertility is common knowledge that overshadows the other medically documented treatments of underlying ailments that are simultaneously treated if not remedied. It further bears consequence when the common person understands acupunctureas a sole entity where it is a mere component of a whole.

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, massage (Tuina) and exercise (Ch’i gong) to create a balance in one’s Ch’i: the fundamental concept of energy flow and life force that streams through all living things.

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Complimentary to Western Medicine, the physicians at Empire Medicine use their expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine to focus on areas of immunology and endocrinology Their unique staff maintains a cultural understanding and years of authentic training in Traditional Chinese Medicine both inherited and achieved. To explore the benefits of maintaining your Ch’i, contact one of our local offices for a consultation!

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Recognizing Risks In Home Care

Home care aides provide a variety of services including; housekeeping and errands, companionship, assistance with bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders and help with mobility.

Sometimes home care is provided by caregivers working on a direct basis with the client or patient in need of services. Many families that directly use the services of a professional caregiver do not realize that there are potential liabilities and tax consequences that go along with the employment of this caregiver. These consequences can be significant and have serious risks to the family receiving care.

The home care industry is highly fragmented and the choices can be overwhelming for most. Many families lack the knowledge of what to look for and the questions to ask a prospective caregiver. Many families fail to verify employment eligibility in the U.S., check references and perform thorough background checks. Rather, too often they simply seek to minimize the cost for care or take the first caregiver

referral without understanding the implications of their choice.

Unbeknownst to families, in most care situations when the caregiver is not employed by a home care services company but rather works directly for a family or individual, there is an employer – employee relationship created between the worker and the family. Afailure to recognize this relationship can cause both the caregiver and family to incur significant financial liabilities.

To begin, families receiving care should recognize that any caregiver that receives pay for services must pay the government any taxes due. As the employer the family should be withholding and making payments for social security, Medicare, unemployment tax, and federal and state payroll taxes. When the family is the employer and responsible for compliance and none of these taxes are being paid, the government may pursue the family or their estate for back taxes, interest and penalties. In cases, where relationships are longer term, this tax responsibility can be substantial. In addition, in the event the caregiver is not paid overtime as required by law the

problems and liabilities can compound. Worker related injuries are perhaps the most potentially financially devastating result for families and caregivers who are unaware of the employer – employee relationship. If no workers’compensation protection is provided (as mandated by New York state law), and the caregiver sustains an on the job injury, the liabilities can be substantial. Uninsured medical costs and disability payments for workers can cause financial hardship for even an affluent employer. Many families incorrectly assume that homeowner ’s insurance will cover this type of loss, when, in fact, homeowner’s insurance can specifically exclude employees in the home. However, when a caregiver is employed by a home care company with compliant workers compensation and disability insurance in place this risk of work related injury or non-work related injury-illness is managed by the company

Unfortunately, the home care industry is not immune to individuals that take advantage of the frail or cognitively impaired. This can subject an individual to physical, psychological or financial abuse. When the caregiver

in these cases is a direct employee of the individual in need, there is often little to no oversight of the caregiver. Whereas when the caregiver is an employee of a reputable and licensed home care services company, not only are thorough background and reference checks performed but there is ongoing comprehensive oversight and management of each caregiver. In addition, the home care company is responsible for social security, Medicare, unemployment tax, payments, as well as federal and state payroll taxes and verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S. In addition, they are required to have professional liability insurance in place to manage the risk of their caregivers.

By simply changing the dynamics of the employer – employee relationship, where the caregiver is an employee of the home care company, families can substantially reduce their risks and at the same time improve their level of care.

By Brian Callahan, Community Relations

What is a silent stroke?

The brain is a complex organ responsible for controlling many different bodily functions. When working at optimal capacity, the brain is a wonder to behold. When illness or trauma affects the brain, various parts of the body may not work as they should.

One of the more devastating things that can affect the brain is stroke. Stroke describes a sudden stoppage of blood from reaching the brain. Harvard Medical School states that if a large number of brain cells are starved of blood supply, they can die. With their demise, a person’s memory and ability to speak and move can be compromised.

While many strokes come on suddenly, certain factors may indicate a person is at risk. Such factors may include prior heart attacks, genetics, high blood pressure, smoking, or a prior stroke. However, in a particular type of stroke — a “silent stroke” — symptoms are far more subtle and difficult to spot.

Silent cerebral infarction, often referred to as “SCI” or “silent stroke,” is a brain injury likely caused by a blood clot interrupting blood flow to the brain, offers the American Stroke Association. Silent strokes increase risk for other strokes and can be a sign of progressive brain damage. A silent stroke is typically only noticed as a side component of an

MRI of the brain. Many times patients do not recall having a stroke and never felt any symptoms. Silent strokes should not be mistaken for mini-strokes. Ministroke is a brief but discrete and memorable event, with symptoms appearing for a few minutes or a few hours.

According to a study on silent stroke titled “Functional and Cognitive Consequences of Silent Stroke Discovered Using Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in an Elderly Population” and published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, silent strokes are quite common and can have serious consequences. Researchers have found that silent stroke is associated with impairments in tests of cognitive function rather than movement-oriented performance tests like rising from a chair. Almost 50 percent of studied silent strokes affected frontal circuit components of the brain, such as the frontal cortex, basal ganglia and thalamus. Lesions in these brain structures compromised executive functions and were related to vascular dementia. Another study showed associations between silent stroke and visual field deficits, weakness in walking on heels, history of memory loss, migraines, and lower scores in cognitive function tests.

The “silent” part of a silent stroke also refers to the areas of the brain that

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the stroke affects. Experts at Harvard Medical School explain that, during a silent stroke, an interruption in blood flow destroys areas of cells in a part of the brain that is “silent,” meaning that it doesn’t control any vital functions. Researchers say that, over time, the damage from silent strokes can accumulate, leading to more and more problems with memory. Collectively, silent strokes become silent no longer.

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• quitting smoking

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• losing weight to prevent obesity

• exercising and avoid a sedentary lifestyle

• taking a low-dose aspirin or a drug that prevents blood clots.

Silent strokes largely go unrecognized but can lead to significant brain injury. Getting the facts can help men and women reduce their risk for silent stroke.

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Silent stroke may not exhibit any symptoms, making it more difficult to detect.

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soaring overhead and never guess that it was meant to soar in the heavens.

Eagles have to be taught and that’s the mother’s job. First she demonstrates. She comes down into the nest and surprises her young. One can imagine how warm it must be for the little eagles to snuggle with their mother, to be protected by her feathers, but this time she puts her head up against one of the little ones and pushes that little one closer and closer to the edge of the nest. (“Hey Mom, what are you doing?”)

Suddenly she pushes the little one out of the nest and the eaglet falls down the face of the cliff, surely to be destroyed. But no! In a flash the great mother eagle flies down, catches the little one on her back, and flies up and deposits it in the nest. (“Whew! Mom, that must have been an accident.”) But it wasn’t an accident. The mother bird pushes the little one out again, and again, over and over.

Why would a mother do that to her young? It’s just that those little birds were made to fly and they don’t know it so she is going to push them out of the nest. She never lets them hit bottom but she does let them fall because they have to learn something they don’t know.

The next time the mother bird comes back she decides to clean house so she stands on the edge of the nest. The first things to go are the feathers inside; she drops them over the edge. Then the leaves go over the edge - heave ho! While this is going on, she’s not very talkative, either. (“Mom, what are you doing?”) She pays no attention. Since she built the house, she knows how to take it apart.

Next she decides to take the sticks out of the middle of the nest, and with her great strong beak and feet, she’s able to break them off and stand them straight up. (“Mom, it’s not comfortable in here anymore.”) Then she takes certain key sticks out of the nest and throws them over the edge. (“What are you doing, Mom? You are wrecking my room.”)

She seemingly pays no attention to the concerns of her young as she prepares to pull the nest apart because she is determined that those little ones will fly. And she knows something they don’t - she knows that they will never fly as long as they remain in the nest.

There is fear and uncertainty but sooner or later it happens. The eaglet has to go from being a baby to being

an independent adult and once our college time is over, we also have to become independent. Sure our college time is a time and a place for reading, researching, debating and growing but Graduation Day is a sign that we are ready to accept new challenges.

In May 2016, Fayetteville, North Carolina native and UNC-Chapel Hill graduate Donovan Livingston delivered a powerful speech at the convocation of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Livingston, a Fayetteville native, was receiving his master’s degree.

He received his undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and returned to UNC-Greensboro to pursue his Ph.D. in education leadership. Livingston delivered a spoken word poem called “Lift Off” for five minutes in front of 2,200 people on the Harvard campus that ended up going viral –and touched many people worldwide.

As an estimated 2,200 people listened to Livingston’s passionate address. Part of it goes:

“ … Together, we can inspire galaxies of greatness

For generations to come.

No, sky is not the limit. It is only the beginning.

Lift off.”

Donovan Livingston later told the “Charlotte Observer” that his words of inspiration weren’t just for his fellow graduates but for him, too. After we graduate we have to keep moving forward.

In the past I have wished graduates well and sent them off to do good things and make their mark. I have encouraged them to reach for the stars and noted that, with their dreams and aspirations, the sky is the limit. But last year when I heard Donovan Livingston’s inspiring words I realized that he was right. The sky isn’t the limit, it is only the beginning of something very special.

Some people will go on for further degrees. Others will enter the job market and start working in their chosen professions. Opportunities are out there. Congratulations and good luck, graduates!

1979 University of Virginia graduate Katie Couric summed up the future pretty well when she said:

“Too often graduates rely on serendipity to lead them to the right job … and end up stumbling into a career. Now is the time to consider all the infinite possibilities.”

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EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

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CIATE: St. Stephen’s Consignment Shop, Port Washington. Please help us further our mission “Good Deals and Good Works” in the community. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. during the school year. Assist with sales and social media posts. Hourly wage, no benefits. Please email shop@ ststephenspw.org

SUMMER HELP WANTED: Garden City family with 2 daughters, ages 9 and 11, looking for summer help Monday thru Friday from 8am to 2pm for child care and driving to local activities. Will provide car. Call Louisa 516-241-5368

SITUATION WANTED

AIDE / CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE

Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications . 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. References available. Please Call 516-4480502

Full time weekdays and weekends May August (college student). Garden City resident, own transportation, reliable, fun, athletic, loves children of all ages. References available. Call or text Alyssa 516-987-4883

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekend position, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564

CHILDCARE/ELDER CARE/ HOUSEKEEPING

Available 5-6 days a week, live in. Experienced in Childcare & Elder Care. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. References available. 30 yrs experience. Please call Phyllis 917-412-3418

CHILDCARE/ELDERCARE/ BABY NURSE looking for full time work in the Garden City area. 10 years experience and a Registered Nurse. Can live in or commute each day. Available on nights and weekends as well. Can cook, clean and do laundry. Stellar references from a family on 3rd Street in G.C. No car/ no driving. Call Shanna 929-2636751

Mature woman available to take care of elderly person. Live in or out. 3 or 4 days. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. Local excellent references. Please call Luisa 516-485-9215 or 516-4511781. Leave message.

HOUSE CLEANING:

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

Experienced cleaning service available. Pleasant, responsible. Provides own quality clean products. Own transportation. Local references. Spanish/English speaking. Free estimates. Approximate cost: Small home $79, Mid size $99, Large $118. Please call Diana 516-859-7084

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EMPLOYMENT

CAREER TRAINING

AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEETINGS

Come and join us for an informative video & meet great people. Third Wednesday of the month. 7pm. Park City Diner, 101 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040. The John Birch Society. JBS.org

MARKETPLACE

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

Consignment Shoppe and Auction House

Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment

Monthly Live & Online Auctions

Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services

Complete House Cleanouts

Moving Services

Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378

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KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/ KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com

Try Harris Guaranteed Roach Killers too!

MOVING SALE:

Council Craftsman Mahogany

Breakfront China Cabinet $3000. Tapestry Love Seat, Club Chair with Ottoman $900, Hutch $350. Bar Faucet Single Lever Bar “Herbeau” De Dion $350. Sink Bridge Style Satin Nickel Faucet $200. Queen A Upholstered Creme Chair $250. Cast Aluminum Outdoor Dining Table 8 Chair Dark Brown $1650. Wicker Chaise Lounge & Cocktail Table $150. Call for more info: 516-6616790

MARKETPLACE

WANTED TO BUY

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

OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry, clocks, watches. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981

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

WE BUY ANTIQUES

Old rugs, silver, jewelry, diamonds, Chinese items, religious items. Call 516-331-1582. No Saturdays Please.

TAG SALE

12th ANNUAL FLEA MARKET

Saturday, June 3, 9am 3pm

Sponsored by: GARDEN CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

109 Eleventh St (on the grounds of the museum) Vendors will sell antique furniture, household items, jewelry & more! Admission is free. Lunch available.

A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP (rear of museum) open all day. Proceeds benefit Garden City Historical Society. 516-746-8900 gardencityhistoricalsociety.org

MARKETPLACE

AVITAL GALLERY: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-528-9765 or 516-3045640 Free parking in back.

WILLISTON PARK: “Bargains and Blessings” Thrift Shop at RESURRECTION CHURCH , 147 Campbell Avenue @Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30am1pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. 516-746-2257. EASTER ITEMS, jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm.

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 516-505-9717

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

MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO SERVICES

DETTAGLIO DETAILING :

Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator. Dependable, professional detailer, SUVs, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports/Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $95/cars only. Coupons not to be combined. 631-612-7152. Check us out on Facebook.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENT: Huge bright

2 bedroom, 2 bath with large dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,970+ electric. Available approx. June 1 www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101

HOMES FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY SOUTH

Cape Cod, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, mid block. Washington St. School. Includes landscaping. No Pets, No Smoking. References. Call or text: 516-366-0614

OFFICE SPACE

WILLISTON PARK

1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

VACATION RENTAL

HAMPTON BAYS

SUMMER RENTAL

1 block from Meschutt Beach. Close to all. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Immaculate.

June $4,900. July $7,800. References/Security required. Call/Text 516-724-5034

VACATION RENTAL

WOODLOCH LAKEHOUSE

Sleeps 10. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Full Kitchen, Washer, Dryer, Lake, Pool, Boats, Use of Resort Facilities. Available week of 6/25-7/2 Asking $5,500 Call 516-483-0061

CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE

GARDEN CITY

DOUBLEDAY CONDO FSBO

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,200 sf. 2015 new luxury construction. Open floorplan. 2 deeded garage, 24/7 concierge-security, gym, pool, lounge. Zillow listing: https: / / goo.gl / ybe836 Email: doubledaycondo@gmail.com Call: 347-871-4643

HOMES FOR SALE

GARDEN CITY FOR SALE BY OWNER: Mott Colonial. 4 Bedrooms, including 2 possible Master Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Eat In Kitchen, Dining Room, 18x20 Family Room, 60x125 property. Principals Only. Call 631-427-3031

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

MOUNTAIN CREEK: Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Mountain Creek resort. A 4 season destination resort just 50 miles form NYC. Ski, bike, golf, hike, waterpark, pool, hot tub, spa and lake. $215,000 fully furnished. Contact me at 5red@ optonline.net

SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION

350+/- properties June 14 & 15 at 10am. Held at “Ramada Rock Hill” Route 17 Exit 109. 800-2430061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAuctions. com

FIX’N FLIPS, HARD MONEY /BRIDGE LOANS, No Documents Stated Income Loans, up to 90% PP, 100% Rehab, Purchase Refinance, One-Four Units, Mixed Use, Commercial Building, 888-565-9477

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SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing

23year GC Resident

Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GUTTERS, WINDOWS, CARPET CLEANING! GENERAL HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: “Handyman Services”

Plumbing, electrical is my specialty. Most gutters $30-$40. Powerwashing & painting available. Clean ups in/out. Lawn mowing. All odd jobs.... you name it. I will do it. All work guaranteed!!!

Fully insured. Free estimate. Senior discount. Call 516-534-9518

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 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations 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, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

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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

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

CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@ gmail.com or 516-669-0587

ELEMENTARY TUTOR: Elementary teacher dual certified in general and special education (Birth-6th grade) available to work with your student to support, enhance and reinforce important skills in Math & Literacy. Call Jeanine 516-2251044

Grandparents:

Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@gcnews.com

SERVICES

TUTORING

ENGLISH TUTOR:

Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

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

ONE ON ONE TUTORING

I am a special ed/literary specialist with over 5 years of experience. MA COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TEACHERS COLLEGE. Please contact me at 516633-7442 and view my webpage at www.nickyreadingspecialist. com

SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS

WANTED! Leona Handelman, Half Hollow Hills Math Teacher. Empowering students K-12. Common Core and enrichment, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / test prep, professional licensing exams. Free evaluation and personalized tutoring programs. 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024

INSTRUCTION

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

EXPERT CLEANING SERVICE

Expert House & Office 15+ yrs experience English speaking Portuguese woman. Excellent references available. If You Want The Very Best Call Isabel! 516-444-1196

Please leave message with your name, number & time of call.

SERVICES CLEANING

HOUSE CLEANER:

Experienced service, great references, reliable. English speaking. Please call Mirian at 516642-6624

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE

Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm

Supplies provided if needed

Own transportation

Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026

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

SERVICES

CLEANING

STRONG ARM CLEANING:

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

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VINYASAand GENTLE YOGA

Classes in Mineola Studio. • $110 - 10 classes • $15 - walk-in rate

Call or Text Carol 516-662-7391 or email YogawithCarol@outlook.com

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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

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 ARTS ADMIS-

SIONS: 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

SERVICES

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

DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home / office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat

FC Finishing Touch Masonry: pool coping, pool patio, driveways, sidewalks, brickwork, Belgium block, retaining walls, patios, steps, pavers, Nicolock, Cambridge, stucco, cultured stone, stone veneer. Facebook FC Finishing Touch. web: fcfinishingtouch.com Nassau H0432180000. 516-635-4315

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

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SERVICES

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

SPORTS

LACROSSE TRAINING

by 2 Brothers. Both play at GCHS One Offense / One Defense. They will use their knowledge of both ends of the field to train your son. Individuals and small groups welcome. For more info and pricing, email: lacrosse1722@gmail.com

Love to write?

We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

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. We look forward to having you on our team.

Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Supermarket Bingo

Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Supermarket Bingo will be held on Saturday, June 10th. Doors open at 6 PM. Bingo played from 7 PM – 10 PM at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. All proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation programs. Prizes will include a variety of supermarket gift cards including BJs, Costco, Stew Leonard and more. Admission includes one Bingo card (set of 4 games), dessert and coffee/tea at intermission. There will be Chinese Auctions and 50/50 raffles. Additional cards, daubers, snacks and hot dogs can be purchased separately at the event. Admission is $15 with advance purchase only. Limited seating – no walk-ins please. To register, visit our website http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/supermarket-bingo-saturday-june-20th/ .You can pay by PayPal or download a registration to mail in. All registrations MUST be received by June 6th. For more information call Linda DiPaola – 516-455-5370

GOING PLACES, NEAR &

USAF Thunderbirds to Headline Memorial Day Weekend Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island

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John Klatt Airshows and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky teamed up to create a one-ofa-kind plane, the Screamin Sasquatch, powered by dual powerplants: a Pratt & Whitney 985 Radial Engine and a General Electric CJ610 (J85) Jet Engine with 3,000lbs of thrust. This system allows the plane to achieve feats other stunt planes are unable to do. The plane will be at a thrust ratio of 1 to 1, which allows it to accelerate going straight up.

A perennial favorite at Jones Beach is Sean Tucker, who performs impossible feats in a specially built, one-of-akind, most high-performance aerobatic aircraft in the world, the Oracle Bi-Plane. It is a fire-breathing monster with over 400 horsepower, weighs just over 1200 pounds, has a revolutionary set of wings that use 8 ailerons instead of 4, and responds to the slightest pressure on the control stick even at 300 mph. Sean flies the aircraft backwards, straight-down, tail-first at more than 100 mph. More than half of Sean’s maneuvers are original and have never been duplicated by another aerobatic pilot.

David Windmiller, Long Island’s hometown hero (from Melville), thrills spectators in his Zivko Edge 540 aircraft, built especially for aerobatics, with seemingly impossible feats at speeds of up to 220 mph that keep his peers and his fans in awe.

Matt Chapman, flying for Embry Riddle, performs maneuvers in which

he experiences as much as 9 positive Gs and 6 negative Gs. His Eagle 180 plane has parts from 3 countries. He’s also an American Airlines captain.

SUNY Farmingdale Aerospace’s Flying Rams will fly seven of their 22 college-owned aircraft in a fly-by piloted by their top academic Professional Pilot performers. The State University of New York (SUNY) Flight Center is a crown jewel of the SUNY system

106th Air National Guard Rescue Wing deploys worldwide to provide combat search and rescue coverage for U.S. and allied forces. They are a WorldClass Team of diverse, adaptable personnel recovery focused war fighters with a mission to provide worldwide Personnel Recovery, Combat Search and R escue Capability, Expeditionary Combat Support, and Civil Search and Rescue Support to Federal and State authorities. The 106th Air National Guard Rescue Wing provides Personnel Recovery to the state of New York.

The Bayport Aerodrome Society, formed in 1972 is composed of aviation professionals, recreational pilots, and people interested in preserving aviation history. As a “living museum” they have a variety of antique aircraft flying on the field including Bi-Planes, Champs, and Cubs.

The Warrior Flight Team is a 501(c) (3) charity comprised of a team of all volunteers and assets assembled to bring rewarding career opportunities to those who have served their country and sacrificed tremendously in the process, yet still

strive to give even more of themselves.

Hint: Head down to Jones Beach on Friday May 26th from noon to– 5 pm for a full practice. It’s a great chance to catch the show with fewer crowds. (In 2016, there was near record attendance of 405,012 for the two days and some years, they have shut down the highways when the park reached capacity.)

The Bethpage Air Show takes place at Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY; $10 vehicle use fee.

More information at bethpageairshow.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT –COUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SG MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2006OPT2 ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OPT2, Plaintiff against BABAR AFZAL, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 9, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 13th day of June, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York.

Said premises known as 164 Miller Road, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801.

(Section: 12, Block: A, Lot: 1340).

Approximate amount of lien $ 778,126.46 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 008010-09. Massimo Santoli, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 MIT 5525

4X 05/12,19,26,06/02 LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 20055, V.

THOMAS A. BOHM, et al. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 11, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-5 is the Plaintiff and THOMAS

A. BOHM, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP), First Floor, Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on June 13, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 91 DUFFY AVE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 11 Block 322 Lot 82: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 011149/2014. Arnold Michael Bottalico, Esq.Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5526 4X 05/12,19,26,06/02

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 20054, Plaintiff(s), Against Index No.: 21849/2009

CARLOS ORTIZ, OLGA ORTIZ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 10/11/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501 on 6/13/2017 at 11:30 am, premises known as 21 Thorman Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801, and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as

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Section 12, Block 197 and Lots 15, 16 and 17.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $535,055.06 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 21849/2009.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

SUBSITITUTE REFEREE AT SALE.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504

Dated: 4/12/2017 GNS MIT 5527

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against DONG SUN LEE ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered NOVEMBER 9, 2016

I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the CCP (CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM) IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on JUNE 13, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.. Premises known as 41 RICHFIELD STREET, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. Sec 13 Block 2 Lot 48. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $493,062.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000479/13 .

PETER MENOUDAKOS, SR., ESQ , Referee File# VERNY632

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“Articles of Organization

of Bina Properties LLC filed with Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/27/2012. Office location: 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bina Properties LLC at 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 Purpose: Any lawful activities.”

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. LEE BAM RUBENSTEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on March 29, 2017, 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 June 20, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 54 Southern Parkway, Plainview, NY, 11803.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12., Block 80 and Lot 54. Approximate amount of judgment is $639,395.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14-003379.

Leonard B. Symons, Esq., Referee

Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, LLP, 1412 Sweet Home Road, Suite 12, Amherst, New York 14228, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5530 4X 05/19,26,06/02,09

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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 2015-13BTT, Plaintiff, vs. EFRAIN SAUNE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 14, 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 June 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 12 Mayfair Lane, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 345 and Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $485,218.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 19206/10.

Melvyn Roth, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5532

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Please take notice: the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 5:00PM has been re scheduled to Tuesday, June 6, 2017. The meetings will be held at the Hicksville Water District Office, located at 4 Dean St, Hicksville, NY.

Date: May 19, 2017 By the order of the Board of Water Commissioners Hicksville Water District MIT 5533 1X 05/26

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST

Tina Montanaro, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 08, 2017 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 June 06, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 4033 JEAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 483, LOT 23. Approximate amount of judgment $358,559.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will

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be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-004476.

PETER V CHRISTIANSEN, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC

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

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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. PETER SUTHERLAND; et al; Defendant(s)

Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 20, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.

On June 6, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 3724 STOKES AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714

Section: 46 Block: 412 Lot: 70 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms

and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $634,446.68 plus interest and costs.

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Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee BN 7223

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Supreme Court County Of Nassau

CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST

William Schneider, Theresa Gervasi, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 4/21/2016 and entered on 4/26/2016, 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 June 13, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 205 N 2nd Street, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 46, BLOCK: 49, LOT: 64. Approximate amount of judgment is $457,861.07 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 3681/2015.

Mark Ricciardi, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7225

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Men’s Health Seminar:

Let’s keep our Dads alive

Men and their loved ones are invited to attend a seminar on how to improve their health and lifestyle by attending NYU Winthrop Hospital’s 2017 Men’s Health Seminar on Saturday, June 17. The event will be held from 8 AM to 4:15 PM at the Garden City Hotel, 45 7th Street in Garden City.

The seminar will include a number of lectures and workshops for men and women, addressing conditions such as prostate cancer, prevention of heart disease, stroke and cancer, sexual dysfunction, diabetes and high blood pressure, and more. Parallel tracks of workshops are being offered in the afternoon, with an opportunity for attendees to choose which sessions they would like to attend. Participants will also be encouraged to engage in interactive “Ask the Doctor” sessions.

The Keynote speaker is Joel

Fuhrman, MD, board-certified family physician, six-time New York Times best-selling author and President of the Nutritional Research Foundation, who will explain the benefits of good nutrition during the morning session. Dr. Fuhrman is an internationally recognized expert on nutrition and natural healing, who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional methods. Some of his books include “The End of Dieting”; “How to Live for Life, Eat to Live Cookbook” and “The End of Diabetes.”

The Course Director for the event is Aaron E. Katz, MD, Chairman of the Department of Urology at NYU Winthrop Hospital. In addition to hosting “Katz’s Corner,” a weekly call in radio show which focuses on Men’s Health, broadcasted every Sunday morning at 7am

COLLEGE NOTES

The Assumption College Office of Campus Ministry has announced that Jacqueline Anne Harten, of Hicksville, spent spring break volunteering on one of the College’s SEND Service Immersion Trips. Harten traveled to Florida. In Immokalee, FL, students spent their week rehabilitating houses with Habitat for Humanity of Collier County and interacting with the young children at the Guadalupe Center, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and improving life for families in the community. Throughout the service week, students learned about the various social justice issues involved with migrant farm working through action with the Student Farmworker Alliance, which, according to the website, works to cultivate student and youth leadership working to build a vibrant Fair Food community across the nation.

n The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, congratulates the 205 Golden Knights student-athletes who were named to the Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s

on 77 WABC radio, Dr. Katz is an internationally recognized leader in the field of minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer. He is an advocate of, and practices, integrative medicine, which combines the best scientific advances of conventional medicine with traditional and scientifically validated alternative therapies. Dr. Katz will be joined by a panel of experts to offer an informative, interactive seminar for the community.

The fee for the event is $50 per attendee and includes a continental breakfast, lunch and two refreshment breaks. For questions concerning the event, please contact Kate Owens, Meeting Coordinator, at (516) 663-2316 or kowens@ nyuwinthrop.org

To register or for a complete list of speakers & the agenda for the day, please visit www.menshealthseminar.com

Honor Roll for outstanding academic achievement.

The Golden Knights are among some 3,851 student-athletes from the conference’s 15 member schools that earned at least a 3.00 grade-point-average (4.00 scale). The 205 Saint Rose representatives account for 70 percent of the Golden Knights eligible student-athlete population. Of those honored, 17 earned a 4.00 GPA and 86 more recorded a GPA between 3.50 and 3.99.

Saint Rose students from this area named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll are:

• Tina Ceriello of Plainview, a freshman on the Golden Knights volleyball team.

• Danielle Brusca of Bethpage, a graduate student on the Golden Knights women’s basketball team.

• Marissa Licata, of Plainview, a member of the Class of 2017, has been named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Stonehill College.

• Licata is majoring in Biochemistry.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point aver-

age of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

n Stephanie DeFina, of Hicksville, was named to the 2016 fall semester dean’s list at Simmons College in Boston. Their major is business & management.

To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, based on 12 or more credit hours of work in classes using the letter grade system.

n The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that Thomas Brengel, of Hicksville, has earned a coveted spot on the 2017 Assumption College baseball team. Brengel, Class of 2017, will compete during the Greyhounds’ spring season, which began in late February when the team traveled to the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, NC, for a four-game series, followed by nine games during their annual spring break trip to Florida.

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino (third from left), Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (left), Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr (second from left), Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker (second from right), and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer (right) recently attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony of Boy Scouts of America Troop 382 in Hicksville, where they congratulated Matthew Breiman, Eamonn McNicholas, Kieran Sullivan, and Peter Minerva, who all recently achieved the coveted rank of Eagle Scout.

A study of nature’s greatest decomposers

During their monthlong study of earthworms, kindergarten students in Christine Wilkinson’s class at Lee Road School in Levittown not only learned how to care for nature’s greatest decomposers, they cre-

ated an earthworm habitat by preparing a compost bin.

The students each shredded two pages of newspaper into strips and then placed the paper in a plastic bag. Students then added and mixed eight

cups of water and two cups of soil. The mixture was placed in a compost bin where one cup of vegetables was added as food. They learned that as the worms eat, they turn the compost bin substance to mostly soil.

Town

Levittown students Samantha Bove & Matthew Sullivan observed earthworms during their lesson at Lee Road Elementary School.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Lee Road Elementary School kindergarten teacher Christine Wilkinson added soil to a compost bin holding earthworms as students observe.

Lee Road embarks on mindfulness journey

Lee Road Elementary School in Levittown is embarking on a journey of mindfulness exploration and implementation for both teachers and students. More than 20 teachers have already completed mindfulness training through the online instructional program with Mindful Schools.

The school has also created a Mindfulness Committee to gain further knowledge of mindfulness practices and introduce components to students. Principal Anthony Goss explained that researchers believe that mindfulness practice reduces stress and anxiety, improves one’s ability to self-regulate and increases physical and mental ease and well-being. He said, “The Lee Road school community believes that the path of mindfulness is best received when each individual works on their own personal journey of mindfulness.”

The school has presented workshops to help engage the parent

community in understanding the benefits of mindfulness and the research that supports it. Students are also learning mindfulness techniques in the classroom. In Melanie Anderson’s third-grade class, students engage in mindfulness meditation every day through the focus on breathing, which brings students into the moment and brings a sense of calm.

Another key component of mindfulness in the school is to teach students “heartfulness,” which encompasses kindness, compassion and empathy for others.

Students have learned how to create a mindful body and focus on their breath. Students and teacher are also often spotted taking a walking meditation down the hallways.

Emma Bolivar, a third-grader, believes in mindfulness.

“Mindfulness helps me to stay focused on my work and helps us control our emotions,” she said.

Third-graders in Melanie Anderson’s class at Lee Road School in Levittown practice mindfulness through meditation.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Lee Road student Abigaile Clarkson paused to take a breath with a Hoberman Sphere.

Alexa Ritchie scored her 200th point for the Bethpage School District’s girls varsity lacrosse team. She is pictured with coach Tim Brace.

Bethpage HS athlete scores 200th point

Senior-athlete Alexa Ritchie from Bethpage High School recently scored her 200th point for the Bethpage School District’s girls varsity lacrosse team. She scored this record-breaking point in a game against Mepham High School on April 24. Alexa has been playing lacrosse since the third grade and was ranked in Newsday’s Top 100

student athletes. Serving as captain of the team, she is a two-time All-County Athlete and two-time All-Conference Athlete. The team is coached by Tim Brace and assistant coach Kate Danowski-Wright. Alexa plans to continue playing lacrosse at Ithaca College this fall, while pursuing a physical therapy degree.

Honored for achievements

Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos recently hosted Women Breaking Ground, a Women’s History Month event recognizing an outstanding group of Nassau County women for their professional achievements and service to the community. Comptroller Maragos is pictured here with Bhavna Sharma. She is the owner of Sarashiva Boutique, a successful business in Hicksville, and co-founder of Hum Hindustani, the only Hindi language newspaper in North America.

Principal Stephanie Stam, Art Teacher Staci Schwartz, Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker.

Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker stopped by to visit the 1st Annual Lee Avenue School Art Show Fundraiser. “I was thrilled to see the beautiful artwork created by our students”, said Walker. “This is a wonderful way to showcase their artistic talent.”

Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

Winthrop and NYU Langone are joining together to make Long Island healthcare even stronger.

When two great academic medical centers combine their talents and resources, local communities can access a larger, more versatile network of world-class physicians, leading-edge facilities and award-winning nurses and professionals. Patients can find precisely the right specialist, whatever their illness or condition. And two leaders in research and training can work together to find the cures and prepare the healers of tomorrow. To learn more about this exciting milestone in Long Island healthcare, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit nyuwinthrop.org.