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Vol. 76, No. 44

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Survey will help determine water leak problems BY GARY SIMEONE

Levittown Historical Society members Geri Raab and Betty Johnson met Sparky the Fire Dog at the Levittown Firehouse Open House. See page 15

Former teacher to be inducted into Hall of Fame

The Long Island Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame will honor a former Levittown School District math teacher at its biennial induction ceremony on November 17 at the Chateau Briand in Westbury. The honorees being inducted are: Retired math teacher Ann Davidian has been selected to join previous inductees into the Long Island Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame. Among her accomplishments are: • Recipient of the 2011 U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching • Author and co-author of several mathematics textbooks published by

AMSCO School Publications and John Wiley and sons • Has served on committees for the New York State Department of Education and the College Board • Has given numerous workshops and presentations at both the local and national levels and is presently working as a mathematics consultant for several school districts as well as Nassau and Eastern Suffolk BOCES, specializing in implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics • Has been a Vice-Chair for High Schools, Metropolitan New York of the MAA.

Several Plainview residents were up in arms at the Plainview Water District meeting a few weeks ago about their water woes. Many of the residents complained about pinhole leaks, particularly in people’s hot water pipes, forcing homeowners to spend thousands of dollars putting in new piping, removing ceilings and in some cases entire walls because of water damage. “A follow up meeting on the issue took place last Thursday so residents could inform the Board about their concerns and so the Board can begin the process of seeking answers,” said Andy Kraus, a spokesperson for the Water District. One of the residents at the meeting said that her next door neighbor had a pinhole leak and she had to have it fixed to prevent further damage. “Something is going on, so many people are having this issue and it causes so much damage,” said the resident. The Water District Board agreed to a develop a pilot leak program to attempt to determine the contributory factors of pinhole leaks. The program includes an alliance with a professional engineering firm and a voluntary survey for resi-

dents to fill out to further investigate the issue. “The survey is in the process of being designed and once it’s completed will be posted on the district website and in the newsletter to all of our 10,800 customers,” said Kraus. The survey asks for information such as the respondents name, address, phone number and email. It also asks about the state of the home like the year the home was built, have any modifications been performed on the home and are there whole house water treatment/filtration systems. Other questions on the survey pertain to the leaks themselves such as the number of leaks, did they occur on hot or cold water pipes, on horizontal or vertical piping and location of leaks distance to nearest solder joint/bend/fitting. Based on the results of this survey, a team of consulting engineers will create a pin map of the homes and locations the leaks are occurring. They will see if a pattern exists and come up with a preliminary determination for a plan of action. The survey can be downloaded on the water district website, http://www. plainviewwater.org

Woman murdered in Bethpage A Bethpage man is in custody after his wife was found dead at a residence on Seitz Drive in Bethpage on Friday, November 4. According to Nassau County Police, Maria Crumb, 41, was found dead when police responded to a call about an assault at the home at 12:39 a.m. Police say that her husband, Robert

Crumb, fled the scene onto the westbound Southern State Parkway where they pursued him to the Belt Parkway. He then exited onto Pennsylvania Avenue and crashed into a gas station at Flatlands Avenue. Robert Crumb was transported to a local hospital and is in police custody. Charges are pending.

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Annual mineral sale

The Hicksville Gregory Museum will hold its “Annual Mineral Sale and Open House” on Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13th, from noon to p.m. Minerals for beginners to advanced collectors will be available. Fossils,

Levittown Eagle Scouts recognized

shells, rock garden pieces and grab bags for children 10 and under. The Museum is located at Heitz Place and Bay Avenue in Hicksville. (1 Heitz Place, Hicksville, NY 11801. For information: www.gregorymuseum.org or call (516)-822-7505

Attention - Parents of 5-year-olds

If you have a child (children) residing in the Levittown School District who was (were) born between Dec. 2, 2011 and Dec. 1, 2012, they will be eligible for kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Please contact Arlene Mege at 516-434-

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The Levittown Board of Education and Central Office Administration recognized Eagle Scouts (center, l-r) Peter Dugan and Christopher Civil during the Nov. 2 public meeting. During the Nov. 2 public meeting of the Levittown Board of Education, the trustees and Central Office administrators recognized the volunteer efforts of two MacArthur High School students who received their Eagle Scout status. Senior Christopher Civil built a

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memorial table in remembrance of Salk Middle School student Lorenzo Fernandez, who died of cancer at age 11. Peter Dugan, also a senior, created a Vietnam Veterans memorial, which is located in Wantagh Park.

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces a special “Caregivers Workshop” taking place on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, from 10 am – 2 pm, at the Levittown Library (1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown). Senator Hannon’s panel will discuss the latest in research and medications regarding Alzheimer’s disease as well as the long term care planning process. Participants will hear from experts on home care, Medicaid assisted living,

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It was quite an unusual sight last Wednesday in front of the new Chick-Fil-A restaurant at 1401 Broadway Mall in Hicksville. People had set up tents in front of the location and were engaged in various activities like throwing frisbees, playing cards and listening to music on their laptops. The people who ranged in various ages from teenagers to adults were there to camp out overnight for Chick-FilA’s ‘First 100 event’, which entitled the first 100 people in line to to win free Chick-fil-A for a year. “A lot of these people have been here all day and they will continue to be entertained with games, activities and a DJ throughout the evening,” said Adriana Desiderio, a spokesperson for ChickFil-A. “At 6 a.m. tomorrow a hundred dedicated fans will walk through the doors after a 24-hour camp out in our parking lot to receive their gift card for 52 weeks of free Chick-Fil-A.” One of those camp-

ers was Caitlin Blackie of Farmingdale who was officially the first person on line. She was there with two of her friends, Hannah Frazier and Shannon Culbreth, also from Farmingdale. All three girls are members of the congregation of the Crossroads Church. “I am so excited about this,” said Caitlin. “Instead of having to go all the way to Port Jefferson for Chick-Fil-A, this location is only twenty minutes away and so much more convenient.” Caitlin said that she is originally from Georgia and that Chick-Fil-A is one of her favorite places to eat with her friends. “Chick-Fil-A fast food places are all over the south and me and my friends usually go there a few times a week. We love it.” To pass the time the girls said they would sit around and play cards, catch up on some reading for school, watch movies on their laptops and hang out and try to meet new friends. Maureen Poggi of Hicksville

was camped out with her husband, Frank, in anticipation of waking up to a years worth of free food at their favorite fast food place. “We have been here since eleven this morning and we plan to stay the whole night. We don’t want to lose our spot,” said Maureen. “I’m originally from Raleigh, North Carolina and Chick-Fil-A is the one thing I’ve been really missing since moving to Long Island. There are not too many of these restaurants in the northeast.” Vamsi Paturi, a 25 year old who works in the area was also camped out with his roommate to get his free gift card. “I’m originally from India and I’m a really big chicken person so Chick-Fil-A is the ideal fast food place for me,” said Paturi. “I don’t eat beef so I am definitely going to take advantage of the free food they’re giving me.” At 6 a.m. the following morning the, campers were

People were camped out at the new Chik-Fil-A that opened at the Broadway Mall led through the store Congastyle as Chick-Fil-A team members clattered pots and pans in celebration of their arrival. They then met the Operator, received their prize of a years worth of free food

and proceeded through the store. Chick-Fil-A also had a similar camp-out event in Commack where they were opening up another location.

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Levittown School District pledges a healthy lifestyle

The Levittown community dressed in athletic gear to walk the one-mile trek around the neighborhood during the district’s annual Levittown Education Against Destructive Decisions Walk and Community Fair on Oct. 30. This much-anticipated event was a culmination of school activities and assemblies that highlighted ways for students and staff to adopt healthy lifestyles. Student marshals Mike Stinnett from Division Avenue High School and Katelyn Politi from MacArthur High School accompanied grand marshal Leo Vanderberg in the parade, which was LEADD Walk and Community Fair student marshals Mike Stinnett from attended by members of the board of edu- Division Avenue High School and Katelyn Politi from MacArthur High cation and adminis- School are pictured with grand marshal Leo Vanderberg. tration, community the perimeter of the gym. organizations and Keith Snyder, district director of physical school representatives outfitted with colorful education, health and athletics, told the combanners. After the parade, participants filed into the munity, “It is great to see so many faculLevittown Memorial Education Center gymna- ty, students and community residents getting sium to hear speeches and introductions and to together to back this important program. It is a visit informational booths and games set up on wonderful community program.”

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Vermont Ski Resorts Optimistic About 2016-17 Season zs BY KAREN RUBIN Even as Vermont’s major ski resorts add imaginative new experiences on and off the mountain to their mix and promote high speed six-packs and bubble chairs, other resorts are promoting their “pure Vermont” roots and authentic ski experience. Vermont, which will take center stage with the first World Cup events to be held here in 25 years, is distinguished not only for the sheer number of mountain resorts, but the differences in their character, personality and features. This year, the resorts throughout the state have really focused on enhancing snowmaking and even rounding out off-mountain experiences, in light of the mischief Mother Nature can play. But good news! Accuweather is predicting a normal year for snow in the Northeast. So what’s new for the 201617 winter season? Quite a lot. Vermont’s resorts have been busy making renovations to lodging and restaurants, upgrading lifts and snowmaking and adding off-slope amenities. And some are making historic event announcements. Killington Resort Killington Resort is bringing Alpine World Cup skiing back to the eastern US for the first time in 25 years when the Audi FIS Ski World Cup takes place over Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-27. Giant Slalom and Slalom races will pit

Skiing down Rumrunner trail at Smugglers’ Notch, a trailblazer in family skiing programs © 2016 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com the best female technical alpine skiers from 26 countries against one another on Superstar trail, the infamous New England steep that is regularly the Eastern US’s last remaining open ski trail through late May or June. The general public is invited to view the women’s giant slalom and slalom races in a free general admission area at the base

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ownership with the acquisition by SKI MAGIC LLC. With a robust operating budget and new snow guns, Magic will have more snow in 2016-17, made earlier than ever before, which will improve the consistency and reliability of skiing on both the easier East Side and more challenging West Side trails. For the first time in years, both bottom-to-top summit lifts (1,600’ vertical) will be in full operation. There will also be new daycare facility and some refurbishing to the lodge and Black Line Tavern. It also offers ski school, rentals, tubing park (night), and a base lodge with restaurant and bar. There’s no lodging at the mountain, but plenty of quaint places nearby. Located in Londonderry - south of Okemo, east of Bromley, north of Stratton- Magic Mountain, with 43 trails, all running from top to bottom (the green trail is 1.2 miles from the top; the longest, Wizard, is 1.6 miles), is much like Mad River Glen, with terrain is its most distinguishing feature. “Magic Mountain is for people whose #1 priority is skiing,” says Geoff Hatheway, one of the new owners..

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Skiing Pico, which together with Killington, affords six mountains to explore, the largest ski resort in the Northeast. Killington is hosting the Alpine World Cup © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com a state-of-the art facility that sets a new standard in the industry for kids and family amenities, says Jeff Wise, Marketing & Communications Director. Located at Spruce Peak and adjacent to Stowe’s new outdoor Ice Skating Rink, Stowe’s Adventure Center is home to all Stowe’s children’s programs (3-12), with ski in/out convenience. From beautiful daycare facilities (largest in Vermont, accommodating 60) to ski and ride programs for kids 3 and up (accommodating 500 children a day), the new Adventure Center has significantly advanced and expanded family amenities and services at the resort. “It sets a new standard – visionary – we can have 500-600 kids checking in within 30 minutes. It offers a seamless experience for the family,” Wise says. After skiing (4 pm), the Adventure Center turns into a family recreation center, offering an Indoor Climbing Center (called Stowe Rocks), a movie theater, activity center, kids-specific restaurant ,The Canteen (after 4 pm is family friendly), and right outside the door, a new ice skating rink (free skating, but rentals available), lit until 9 pm. Also, an outdoor pool, heated year round (swim in/out of building, (there is also an indoor pool in lodge next door). The new Adventure Center is the final piece of a 15-year, $500 million building program. “The big news is

that the building program is finally finished.” Part of that plan was the 312-room Stowe Mountain Lodge, built at a cost of $100 million, which opened 2008, offering ski in/out convenience and now recognized as one of the Top 10 in the world. Stowe is open longer than most, Nov 19-April 21 because of $30 million snowmaking system. “New technology can make more snow at higher temps than before (we start making snow on November 1), and in fewer than 20 days, we can get 20% of top to bottom done.” Stowe has trails on Mt. Mansfield, part of Appalachian Trail and the highest point in Vermont, second highest in New England (after Mount Washington, where people ski Tuckerman’s Ravine). Stowe (stowe.com) also offers 75 km of cross-country skiing that connects to the Trapp Family Lodge. (Trapp just opened a beer hall). Always innovative in its programming (it still offers the Mountain Main adventure package that was introduced last season), Stowe Mountain Lodge, which is managed by Destination Hotels, is celebrating the opening of the Adventure Center with a “digital detox for the family” package, incentivizing people to give up their phone for a period of time in exchange for learning a new experience. There are 22 to choose from including “learn to” ski, snowboard, rock climb, fat-tire

ski/snowboard lessons where the parent tags along and learns the techniques to continue the child’s training. Now, Smuggs has introduced Riglet Park, a special snowboard area for the smallest kids. “It’s hard to learn snowboarding so we build features out of snow and drag them around – they don’t just take them up the hill,” says Mike Chait, who prior to becoming Public Relations Manager headed the Ski & Ride school. The program was developed by Chait with Burton, and means that youngsters as young as 2 ½ can start learning snowboarding (indoors), and 3 years old (outside). The day-care facility also has its own 20-foot magic carpet which gives a fun introduction to non-skiing kids. Smuggs also pioneered packages that included programming, and this year, is catering to the shift in how guests vacation – shorter trips, more visits (Link: smuggs.com/winterbrochure). A relatively new Winter Experience is designed for guests who don’t ski, but want to be on the mountain, so they get to pick from a menu of programs, such as snowshoeing, massage. Smugglers Notch is a true, fullservice resort, albeit overwhelmingly with families in mind, so it is like camp for everybody (the information guide is huge booklet, so it is worth your while to plan ahead).

Among the special activities you should pre-arrange: a Nighttime Cat Trax Tour, where you ride a snowcat up steep vertical pitch to the mountain top at night –it feels like riding a space rover – to a heated cabin from which on a clear night, you can see Montreal. Also a Parents Night Out activity takes you up to the top of the Notch for a Snowshoe Adventure Dinner. (This is offered in conjunction with Kids Nite Out, when the kids get pizza, make your own sundae, movies and dance party). Parents ride the chair up to a catered candle-lit dinner catered by Hearth n Candle (Smuggs’ signature restaurant) in a heated building (BYOB). Then, you take a guided snowshoe hike to Sterling Pond, the highest elevation trout pond. (Offered once/week ($69) (4323 Vermont Rte 108 South, Smugglers’ Notch VT 05464, www.smuggs.com). Okemo Mountain Resort After several years of major snowmaking improvements totaling more than $1 million, Okemo is expanding its snowmaking system again: 18,000 feet of new pipe will introduce snowmaking capabilities on Catnap and Suncatcher in the South Face area. A Prinoth Bison X park cat, equipped with a Caterpillar 400 horsepower, tier 4 engine that meets all federal emission standards, is the newest addition to Okemo’s fleet

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bike, try the spa (there is a kids spa, too). “We want ‘screenteens’ to turn back into regular teens,” says Leslie Kilgore, Director of Public Relations & Social Media. (www.stowemountainlodge.com) Smugglers’ Notch Resort After investing $5 million in snowmaking enhancements over the last four winters, Smugglers’ Notch Resort is turning its attention to the resort village’s most popular amenity for families, the FunZone. The new 26,000 sq. ft. FunZone replaces a bubble with a multi-story, indoor steel structure opening in March (Smuggs is very much a 4-season resort). One section of the new FunZone will feature inflatables, games and areas for imaginative play with primary appeal to families with kids ages 2 to 10. A second area will offer features with appeal to older children and adults such as a ninja warrior-type obstacle course, laser tag, a climbing wall, column walk, slot car racing, and arcade and redemption center. The new FunZone, a $4 million investment, is expected to open mid-winter 2016-17. Smugglers Notch, now in its 60th season, has always been the trailblazer in family programs (Ski Magazine for 16th time voted Smuggs the #1 family friendly resort in eastern US), including innovative Mommy & Me, Daddy & Me

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of grooming machines as Okemo enters its third year of partnership with Snowpark Technologies. Rental equipment upgrades include 515 Volkl skis, 153 Burton snowboards and more than 1,000 pairs of boots. Also, Okemo has joined the M.A.X Pass (www.themaxpass.com) program this year: Okemo season passholders can take their pass on the road – with five ski days at 30 mountains (including Okemo’s sister mountain, Crested Butte in Colorado) with an Add-On upgrade to the Okemo pass. Among the many attractions at Okemo (including indoor and outdoor pools at Jackson Gore, the ski in/ out lodge), is a year-round mountain coaster. Okemo is now offering scenic train rides –a shuttle takes you to the Green Mountain Railroad station in Chester, 20 miles south, for its slow ride back to Okemo. It offers a dining car so you can do dinner on the train. It takes one hour each way. Okemo offers the ride twice, four days a week ($25, booked through Okemo). Stratton Mountain Resort Stratton Mountain Resort announces an addition to the vibrant slope-side Village dining fleet– Karma: an Asian fusion experience. A menu inspired by See page D5

W R I T E R’S C O R N E R BY CLAIRE LYNCH Sometimes good ideas spring up out of nowhere – like lightning bolts – and sometimes people hear about a good idea and decide to apply that good idea locally. Mary Lemist Titcomb had heard about a good idea in England – about a bookmobile that was being used in the northwestern part of the country – and that piqued her interest. After careful thought she decided to try it locally in Maryland and her trial was such a success that it spread throughout the country. “Psychologically, the wagon is the thing,” said librarian Mary Titcomb of the project she is most remembered for. “One can no easier resist the pack of a peddler from the Orient as a shelf full of books when the doors of the wagon are opened at one’s gateway.” Mary Titcomb was referring to the bookmobile which was the nation’s first, that she had custom outfitted in 1904 to deliver books to the residents of Washington County, MD. The horse-drawn Concord wagon could display 200 volumes and store another 2,360 behind its shelves. (appalachianhistory.net, Dave Tabler, 2013) Mary Titcomb, who was born in 1857

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in Farmington, NH, and died in 1932, was an avid reader and she first became interested in library work after reading about it in a church bulletin. Schools for future professional librarians had not been formed yet, so her professional training began as an apprentice in the Concord, Mass., Public Library. She later became the librarian of the public library in Rutland, Vt., and secretary of the first Vermont Library Commission. (Maryland.gov) She arrived in Hagerstown, MD, in 1901 after working as a library organizer in Vermont for 12 years. She enthusiastically set to work organizing the Washington County Free Library, which had been chartered in 1898, as the second county-wide library in the country. (Peterborough Town Library in Peterborough, NH, was the first tax-supported free public library not only in the U.S. but the world.) Mary Titcomb had heard about the first bookmobile in the world which was horse-drawn and operated in 1857 in Cumbria County in northwest England. It was aimed to increase the lending of its books to local patrons who were enthusiastic about books. This particular bookmobile was a perambulating one and it went around to the people loaning them books. She

wondered if she could implement a similar project in the U.S. Mary Titcomb held firmly to the belief that giving out books was just a small part of a library’s purpose. She wanted to reach out to people and offer them all types of books and printed materials. Of her patrons she said, “There is a great army of men and women who use our public libraries to read because it gives them pleasure, because through books they are lifted out of all routine of every-day life, their imaginations are quickened and for the brief space that the book holds them in thrall the colors of life assume a brighter tint.” In those days school attendance wasn’t mandatory. It was still a decade away and Mary Titcomb believed that one of the public library’s functions was outreach to people. She realized that books were not accessible to citizens of rural communities because public libraries weren’t nearby. The idea for a book wagon - or what we now call a “bookmobile” - was an outgrowth of “deposit stations” which Titcomb set up in 1901 in remote area stores and Sunday Schools, each with 30-40 volumes. These deposit stations could be general stores, post offices, barns and even front porches.

After four years she had 66 stations. She liked the thought that the wagon idea would further “cement friendships” and by 1903 had convinced the library Board of Trustees to approve and obtain a Carnegie gift of $2,500 in five annual installments. In April 1905 the first book wagon made its first trip throughout the countryside of Washington County. Joshua Thomas, the library janitor, was the first wagon driver and not only did he hold the reins but he dispensed the books to people, as well. A Washington County native and Civil War veteran, after the war he had driven regularly through the area buying eggs, butter and produce for market, so he knew the roads inside and out. During the new bookmobile’s first six months he made 31 trips, averaging 30 miles each trip, three times a week. Thomas routinely covered 500 square miles of backroad territory and distributed 1,008 volumes during that time. As to the books selected, the demand for best sellers was unknown among rural residents of that era, with the result that they chose a higher quality of literature. Mary Titcomb instructed Thomas to See page D7

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Social Security COLAs and Medicare Premiums BY TOM MARGENAU

If I am reading national polls correctly, the majority of Americans claim they want smaller government and decreased federal spending. But if the emails I get are any indication of what people actually think, then what they are really saying is this: “I want less government spending for all those other people, but more for myself!” My email inbox has been deluged with gripes and rants about the recently announced 0.3 percent cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits scheduled for next year. Here is a typical reaction: “How can our government be so #&!? cheap? All my bills go way up, and they are only going to give me a lousy extra five bucks a month! I worked all my life, and I deserve more from the feds now that I am retired!” Over the many years I have been writing this column, I have probably explained the politics and policies associated with Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment a hundred times. So I am not going to go for 101. But I will make two points quickly. By law, the annual COLA is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index as measured by the Department of Labor. That index shows that the rate of inflation has been at some of its lowest levels in decades. That, of course, is normally good news. I clearly remember the late 1970s and early 1980s when inflation was running in the double digits. Nobody thought those were good times, although Social Security beneficiaries were getting COLA increases in the 14 percent range back then. By the way, I also clearly remember senior citizens at the time complaining that the double-digit increases they were getting were not high enough! And here is an interesting sidelight to the COLA history story. Back in 1972, when automatic annual cost of living increases were first introduced, the law said that a COLA would only be granted in any given year if inflation, again as measured by the CPI, was three percent or more for the prior year. Back then, inflation was always running at way more than 3 percent per year, so no one gave that provision much thought. But then in the mid-1980s, the government finally got a handle on inflation, and the numbers started going down. In 1986, the CPI measured inflation at 1.3 percent. Because that was under the 3 percent cut off point, no Social Security increase was scheduled. Well, you can maybe guess what happened. Social Security beneficiaries went into an uproar. They demanded some form of compensation from their government leaders. Politicians panicked. And sure enough, the requirement that the CPI go up by at least 3 percent was immediately rescinded and seniors got their 1.3 percent COLA increase. The second point I will make is that

despite the fact that so many seniors never seem to be happy with whatever cost of living adjustment they get, many economists agree that the CPI measurement actually overstates inflation for senior citizens. That is why one of the commonly suggested long-range reform proposals for Social Security is a reduction in the annual COLA amount. Seniors ire over this issue is compounded by a totally separate issue. And that is the Medicare Part B premium, which is usually deducted from a Social Security recipient’s monthly benefit check. And that leads to a whole other story about our expectations from the government when it comes to spending for senior citizens. Part B of Medicare provides coverage for doctor visits, lab tests, and most other health care costs not associated with a hospital stay (which is covered under the free Part A program). Ever since the Medicare program was enacted in the 1960s, the law has said that Part B monthly premiums be set at a rate that would cover 25 percent of the costs of running that program. The bulk of Medicare Part B costs (75 percent) come out of the general funds of the Treasury. So right up front, senior citizens must realize they are getting a heavily subsidized deal from Uncle Sam when it comes to Medicare. Still, as health care costs rise, the Medicare Part B premium also has to go up to keep pace with the 25 percent cost requirement. Normally, the increase in the Part B premium is essentially masked by the corresponding, if not greater, increase in a Social Security COLA. But because we’ve had a string of years with low or no Social Security COLAs, we began to run into scenarios, beginning several years ago, where Social Security checks would actually have gone down for millions of people. So once again, senior citizens went ballistic and demanded action from their government. And once again, politicians panicked. And several years ago, they passed the complicated “hold harmless” provision of the Social Security Act. In a nutshell, that law essentially says that, at least for most seniors (about 70 percent), their Social Security checks cannot decrease. In other words, they will be “held harmless” from one year to the next -- meaning for those seniors already getting Social Security benefits, their Medicare premium cannot go up. That premium is currently $104.90 per month for many older Social Security beneficiaries who met the “hold harmless” provisions in previous years. Some newer Medicare beneficiaries are paying $121.80 per month because they were not “held harmless” last year. So for most of those folks, their Part B premiums will stay at those levels because they can be “held harmless” again this year. (That is why millions of seniors are scrambling to file for benefits before

the end of 2016, so that they can be “held harmless” and not get hit with higher Medicare premiums in 2017.) What about the people not “held harmless?” Who are that other 30 percent? They are mostly wealthy senior citizens, who already pay higher Part B costs. They would normally have to absorb even higher premiums to meet the 25 percent rule. But last year, Congress buckled under to pressure from even these mostly wealthier seniors and essentially floated a loan to Medicare to keep Part B costs from rising. So even the

rich didn’t pay the higher premiums. Expect the same this year. And that takes me back to the point I made at the beginning of this column. People claim to want smaller government and less federal spending. So why is it that every time the government tries to do that, people scream and cry and demand more spending from their elected officials? If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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Vermont Ski Resorts Optimistic About 2016-17 Season C ontinued from page D3 the Asian travels of Karma’s chef will debut with traditional ramen bowls and dumplings fresh-made with local ingredients, imaginative entrees and craft cocktails with a twist like vodka filtered through Herkimer diamonds for a side of positive energy. Stratton’s snowmaking fleet gets a new computerized control system, allowing snowmakers to record real time energy use for increased snowmaking efficiency.

With the success of the Grommet Jam Series, Mount Snow is increasing the uphill capacity in its beginner terrain park by 50 percent, by replacing our Ski Baba Lift with a 400’ SunKid conveyor called Grommet (Lift One). Mount Snow’s terrain park has been voted #1 in the East and #6 in North America. “It’s not often an East Coast resort is in the top 10,” says Jamie Storrs, Communications Manager. “We are where the X Games started. Our lead pro, Devan Logan, is the most decorated Olympian, winning gold in

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Vermont Ski Resorts Optimistic About 2016-17 Season C ontinued from page D3 Guests can watch. Mount Snow is the most southerly of the major Vermont ski resorts. (West Dover, VT 05356, mountsnow.com). Sugarbush Resort Sugarbush has invested $750,000 into capital improvements for the 201617 winter season which including lift improvements and improvements to the snowmaking pond, continuing to progress upon the on-slope experience. Skiers and riders don’t have to worry about crowded trails thanks to the Valley House Quad Sugarbush installed last season. With the new quad, Sugarbush’s uphill capacity is one of the largest in the northeast, while still managing to spread traffic across 16 lifts and two mountains. The resort has also completed Gadd Brook Residences, 16 ski-in/ski-out condominiums at the base of Lincoln Peak available as two-, three-, and four-bedroom units. Sugarbush, located in central Vermont, offers 139 trails on two mountains connected by the world’s longest detachable quad lift, and 2,000 acres of back-country skiing (there is a shuttle to take you back). (www. sugarbush.com) Bolton Valley One of the special features of Bolton Valley, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, is that it offers night skiing, and this year, night skiing hours are being expanded. Night skiing will be offered Tuesday through Saturday until 10 pm - that means you can ski Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 10 pm, and Saturdays from 9

Stratton Mountain Resort is offering jitney transportation from Manhattan to its slopes © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com am to 10 pm (the daily ticket is good for night skiing). “There are amazing sunsets from the mountain, overlooking Lake Champlain in the west,” says Josh Arneson, VP of Sales and Marketing. Bolton Valley is also renowned for their extensive 1,200-acre backcountry area, where they have two backcountry cabins– one from 1928 and the other from 1935 – which are available for winter stays (the cabins hadn’t been available for two years while they were being renovated by the Green Mountain Club). Rugged and rustic, you get up there with your own supplies (sleeping back, food) – firewoord is provided –

and can stay over. There are also 15 km of groomed x-country trails, but above that is backcountry skiing Skiers will enjoy the benefits of more snowmaking, so Bolton Valley can make snow earlier and get to more trails faster. Bolton Valley’s hallmark is its rustic, unpretentious quality – a step up from Magic Mountain and Mad River Glen because it has ski in/out lodging and indoor pool (the cafe and bar have been renovated). But it also has some unique programs that create its own ambiance: artist Natasha Bogar, who did the art that is in the hotel rooms, offers Paint Nights, where you come to paint and have a beer. Over the past year most suites and 25 hotel rooms at Bolton Valley have received major upgrades. The units have seen improvements such as new carpet, drapes, furniture, painting, renovated bathrooms, new mattresses and new artwork. The improvements greatly enhance guest comfort in the rooms that had become a bit dated. Indeed, the hotel was one of the first ski in/ski out lodgings in the east when it was built. Bolton Valley, the popular playground for Burlington, is celebrating its 50th anniversary year. “We’re planning to paint the 50th chair on the three original lifts gold – and if you get the golden chair, you might win something,” Josh Arneson says. This year, Bolton Valley has eliminated the $50 upgrade for the Freedom Pass add-on to its seasonal pass, giving unlimited skiing at the home mountain plus three free days

at each of the 12 other areas in the program, from Eagle Crest in Alaska to Lost Valley in Maine (http://www. boltonvalley.com/tickets-passesrentals/seasons-passes/FreedomPass). Mad River Glen Mad River Glen’s goal is to maintain and preserve the experience rather than overhaul or upgrade it. “We’re the food truck of ski areas – authenticity – only cooperatively owned, nonprofit. 2000 skier-owners are dedicated to keeping Mad River Glen the way it is – a time warp.” “The ability of Mad River Glen to consistently reinvest in the mountain’s infrastructure is a testament to the success of the Cooperative. Both the skier-owners and the management understand that skiers come to Mad River for the unique combination of legendary terrain, sense of community, low skier density and intimate atmosphere. In 20 years of co-op ownership, Mad River Glen has invested over $5 million in capital improvements. Mad River Glen is located five miles from Sugarbush. (www.madriverglen. com) Suicide Six Ski Area Suicide Six Ski Area, which is owned by the grand, historic Woodstock Inn & Resort, is replacing Chair #1 with a new $1.5 million Leitner-Poma of America quad chairlift that will double capacity, offering a more comfortable and rapid ascent to the summit. Recognized as one of the oldest ski areas in the country, Suicide Six has a rich history. Today, Suicide Six is one of Vermont’s leading family-friendly ski resorts featuring more than 100 acres of skiing on 24 trails and slopes with terrain suitable for all abilities. (www.woodstockinn. com/ski-area) Tl......oohe Hermitage Club The Hermitage Club, in Wilmington, has taken over Haystack Mountain as a private club, investing $125 million in the redevelopment, with $285 million more to go. At its busiest, there would only be about 1100 people on the mountain at any one time. It offers fine restaurants and inns. “The Hermitage Club is looking forward to providing one of the fastest and most efficient ski experiences in the northeast. Not only do our members enjoy the absence of lift lines, our highspeed summit lift is the only one of its kind in the U.S. – a six-person heated bubble lift by Doppelmayr, zipping our skiers to the top of the mountain in less than six minutes. And take a break and enjoy the beverages and views at

our Mid-Mountain Cabin, which has become a veritable slope side oasis for our members.” The Quechee Club ushers in a new experience for its members, visitors and area guests this winter season with the completion of a newly constructed Aquatic Complex and expanded fitness club. The 10,000 sq. ft. complex includes a new indoor pool area with an aerobics room,. (www.quecheeclub.com) Burke Mountain Resort is opening The Lodge at Burke Mountain, a 116room hotel situated mid-mountain and provides a true ski-in ski-out experience. Suites range from a standard studio to three bedroom with onsite amenities

including a pub, restaurant, heated pool & hot tub, fitness center, arcade, retail and repair shop for guests to enjoy. Striking views of the Willoughby Gap and Burke Mountain can be seen from nearly every window in the Hotel. (skiburke.com, 866-966-4820). Mountaintop Inn & Resort, a fourseason resort that in winter, affords top-notch cross-country skiing on 60 km of trails, offers a 32-room lodge plus 4 cabins and 23 guest houses, literally set on the top of a mountain, with a 748-acre lake and spa (known for weddings and particularly winter weddings). The inn is 15 miles from Killington, and it offers packages that include lift tickets, as

well as shuttle service to the mountain. (195 Mountain top Road, Chittenden, VT 05737, www.mountaintopinn.com). Bromley Mountain Resort is implementing a “Go Green” initiative this season. And in addition to helping keep the planet beautiful, Bromley has also renovated the base area buildings. Jay Peak Resort is increasing the snowmaking capacity to its LZ and Jug Handle parks by 60%, running a new waterline up the Interstate trail and installing 20 new guns along the Interstate. The expansion will not only allow Jay Peak terrain parks to open sooner, but will also allow the resort to open learning terrain at

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The Bookmobile of Long Ago! C ontinued from page D3 Mary Titcomb instructed Thomas to go from house to house loaning books and this was different from the centralized stations where the patrons came to the bookmobile. She also told Joshua Thomas that when offering the people the books there should be “no hurrying from house to house, but each family must be allowed ample time for selections.” When Mary Titcomb went about setting up the first wagon, its initial design presented an unforeseen problem: it was painted black and did not have glass doors, so it wasn’t considered very attractive. They set out sprucing it up and after a paint job and a set of new set doors was installed, the wagon was ready to go. Two horses named Dandy and Black Beauty were used to pull the bookmobile wagon which served the county for more than five years. It’s been said that people waited eagerly for Joshua Thomas and his “caravan” to arrive. Joshua Thomas dispensed the books at each stop and the book wagon made stops at farmers’ houses all over the county. This was different from the bookmobiles of the future in that it made personal house calls, rather than the more common method of making stops that people came to. The system was a success, but there was an accident in August 1910, however, so the bookmobile service was halted for a year. The first round of Carnegie financing ran out and by the time another $2,500 materialized, the horse-drawn vehicle was considered to be old-fashioned. When the service resumed, it was with a motorized vehicle called an International Harvester truck instead of a wagon. The International Harvester truck was much more modernized than the book wagon. It helped bring the book-

mobile and its deliveries into the 20th century. The truck was outfitted with plenty of books – it had shelves for 300 books, with enough room inside for four deposit station cases. (bookmobiles.wordpress.com) As she wrote in “The Story of the Washington County Free Library,” “Any account of this first Book Wagon work ... would be incomplete without the statement that this method of rural library extension has been adopted in many states in the Union, and that new book wagons are being put in operation each year.” Titcomb summed up her bookmobile vision by saying: “No better method has ever been devised for reaching the dweller in the country. The book goes to the man, not waiting for the man to come to the book.” Titcomb was also famous for saying, “The functions of a library are manifold, but still may all be summed up in one word – service.” A librarian for 31 years, Mary Titcomb was inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame in 1990. Mary Titcomb, who died at the age of 80, and her sister, Lydia Folsom Titcomb Howell, her brothers and parents are all buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Mass., but until May 2015 there were no grave markers for Mary Titcomb and her sister. The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, in conjunction with the author Sharlee Glenn, fixed the lack of markers with new stones. On May 16, 2015, The Friends of Sleepy Hollow dedicated monuments to Mary Lemist Titcomb, the founder of the bookmobile, and her sister, Lydia, in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. (friendsofsleepyhollow.org) Her headstone reads: Mary Lemist Titcomb Born May 16, 1852 Died June 5, 1932 “Founder of the First Bookmobile in the United States” Several friends of mine have good

memories of having a bookmobile visit their neighborhoods in the 1970s when they were kids. They would listen and watch for the bookmobile to arrive, then step inside a converted school bus with their moms and dads to browse and choose a good book to read at their leisure. They also went to the public

library with their families but visiting the bookmobile is a novelty that stands out in their minds – and memories. For all of her work, Mary Titcomb’s legacy lives on not just in Washington County, MD, but throughout our country.

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Internationally, mobile libraries with similar aims have also been developed: • S. R. Ranganathan, a mathematician and librarian from India, launched South Asia’s first bookmobile in 1931. The two-wheeled cart library in India became instrumental in educating the rural poor. • In 1996, the Kenyan government launched the Camel Library Service with books in English, Somali and Swahili. By 2006, the service had expanded its collection to 7,000 books. The “beastly” bookmobile was started by a librarian in 1996 and consists of 12 camels that travel to four settlements per day, four days a week, offering children’s books and books for adults. • Zimbabwe followed Biblioburro’s lead by adopting a donkey-drawn bookmobile that also provides technology services. • Elephant-drawn libraries exist in Thailand, while traveling ships serve smaller maritime communities in western Norway. *pbs.org

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“Chain your dogs and lock up your fowls!” heralded posters throughout Long Island in announcing the first international road race ever to be held in America. From 1904 to 1910, six Vanderbilt Cup Races were held on Long Island roads. Developed from the imagination of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., great grandson of millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt, these races were the most prestigious and thrilling auto races of their day, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to Long Island. The Hicksville Historical Society will present a program, “The Incredible Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island” on Tuesday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Avenue. Town of North Hempstead Historian Howard Kroplick will

present this special program which will relive auto racing’s earliest triumphs including the development of the Long Island Motor Parkwaythe first road built exclusively for the automobile. It will also highlight the role of Hicksville in the Vanderbilt Cup Races held in 1904, 1909 and 1910. It will feature photos from the private archives of William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., rare race films and an assortment of “Vanderbilia.” All are welcome. Refreshments served. For more information: e-mail hickshistsoc@ aol.com or visit www.hicksvillehistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

A scene from the Vanderbilt Cup Races

Unity Day at Bethpage Schools

Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

Students at Charles Campagne Elementary School honored the day by taking a pledge of kindness and signing a large banner to signify their commitment. In honor of Unity Day on Oct. 19, each of the schools in the Bethpage Union Free School District held special activities and events with the theme of kindness, acceptance and inclusion. As part of the national campaign against bullying, students and staff were

encouraged to wear orange to show their support for a safe and tolerant school and community. These themes were incorporated into classroom lessons, schoolwide activities and art projects districtwide.

Division Avenue HS is cooking

Joanne Galterio’s family and consumer science classes at Division Avenue High School in Levittown hosted David Allen, a student-chef from Johnson & Wales University. Allen, not only spoke about the educational and careerbased opportunities offered by the university, but demonstrated how to prepare a one-pot Mexican pasta dish. The students not only enjoyed his presentation, but thought the entrée was delicious and a dish they would like to prepare. Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District.

Friday, November 11, 2016

“The Incredible Vanderbilt Cup Races”

Friday, November 11, 2016

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Ferrato, LLC. Arts of org filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/28/16. Off. Loc.: Nassau Cty. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 14 Dennis Lane Bethpage NY 11714. Purpose: Any Lawful Activity. B.N. 7175 6X 10/14,21,28,11/4,11/11,18 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff(s) vs. HARRY AURORA; JUAN CARLOS RIOS; 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 March 29, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On December 6, 2016 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 3685 PRAIRIE PATH, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 46 Block: 489 Lot: 12 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK, KNOWN AS LOT 12 IN BLOCK 489, AS SHOWN ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “MAP OF FARM RANCH HOMES, SITUATED AT BETHPAGE, N.Y. COUNTY OF NASSAU, N.Y., SURVEYED JANUARY 1950, BY BALDWIN & CORNELIUS CO., INC., CIVIL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS, FREEPORT, NEW YORK” AND FILED IN THE NASSAU COUNTY CLERK`S OFFICE ON APRIL 12, 1950 UNDER FILE NO. 4912. 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 $427,563.73 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 13307/12

LEGAL NOTICES Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee BN. 7178 4X 11/4,11,18,25 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2004NC5, Plaintiff AGAINST PARVANEH GADI, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 18, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on November 22, 2016 at 11:30AM, premises known as 77 NASSAU AVENUE, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 12, BLOCK 35, LOT 19. Approximate amount of judgment $289,396.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 1382/08. Joseph Girardi Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT. 5463 4X 10/21,28,11/4,11 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff(s) vs. LEZLI RICHTER; 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 September 12, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On November 22, 2016 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 56

SANTA BARBARA DRIVE, NY on Tuesday Nov. 29, 2016 at Requirements PLAINVIEW, NY 11803-5821 11:30 a.m. prem. k/a Section 12, MIT 5469 Section: 47 Block: 151 Lot: 45 Block 264, Lot 31. Sold subject 6X 11/11,18,25,12/2,9,16 The Condominium Unit (here- to terms and conditions of filed LEGAL NOTICE inafter referred to as the judgment and terms of sale and NOTICE OF SALE “Unit”” known as Residential the right of the United States of SUPREME COURT: NASSAU Unit No. 56 in the building America to redeem within 120 COUNTY (hereinafter referred to as the days from the date of sale as FEDERAL NATIONAL “Building”) known as the Villas provided by law. JOSEPH RA, MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; in Nassau Condominium and Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. Plaintiff(s) by the street number 56 Santa for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great vs. AJIT SODHI; et al; Barbara Drive, Nassau County, Neck, NY - #89699 Defendant(s) State of New York, said Unit MIT 5466 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff being designated and described 4X 10/28,11/4,11,18 (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & as residential unit number 56 LEGAL NOTICE ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit as shown on the floor plans NOTICE OF SALE Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New of a Condominium prepared SUPREME COURT COUNTY York, 12524, 845.897.1600 by Charles DiGiovanno, OF NASSAU, DBW TL Pursuant to judgment of foreRegistered Architect, and HOLDCO 2013 LLC, Plaintiff, closure and sale granted herein filed in the Office of the Clerk vs. GIOVANNA PUNZI A/K/A on or about September 12, 2016, of the County of Nassau on GIOUANNA PUNZI, ET AL., I will sell at Public Auction April 16, 1975, No. CA-24 as Defendant(s). to the highest bidder at the defined in the Declaration of Pursuant to a Judgment of Calendar Control Part (CCP) Condominium, pursuant to Foreclosure and Sale duly filed Courtroom of the Supreme Article 9-B of the Real Property on August 08, 2016, I, the under- Court, 100 Supreme Court Law of the State of New York signed Referee will sell at pub- Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. (hereinafter referred to as the lic auction at the CCP (Calendar On December 13, 2016 at 11:30 “Condominium Act”), estab- Control Part Courtroom) in the am. lishing a plan for Condominium Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Premises known as 34 SPRAY ownership of the Building Court Drive, Mineola, NY on LANE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 and the Land (hereinafter December 06, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., Section: 45 Block: 323 Lot: 6 referred to as the “Land”) upon premises known as 22 Audrey ALL that certain plot, piece or which the building is situate Avenue, Plainview, NY. All parcel of land, with the build(which Land is more particu- that certain plot, piece or parcel ings and improvements therelarly described in Exhibit “A” of land, with the buildings and on erected, situate, lying and annexed hereto by the refer- improvements thereon erected, being at Levittown, Hicksville, ence and made a part hereof), situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of which declaration was record- Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, ed in the Office of the Clerk of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated on a the County of Nassau on the Section 12, Block 19 and Lot 52. certain map entitled, “Sections 14th day of April 1975, in Liber Approximate amount of judg- 9 and 10, Subdivision Map of 8791 of conveyances at Page ment is $29,086.27 plus interest property known as Levittown, 237, Section 47, Block 5, Lot and costs. Premises will be sold owned by Levitt & Sons inc., 45. Together with an undivid- subject to provisions of filed located at Hicksville, Town of ed 1.089% interest in the com- Judgment Index # 4835/15. Oyster Bay, Nassau County, mon elements (as such term is James McGahan, Esq., Referee and filed in the Nassau County defined in the Declaration). Windels, Marx, Lane & ClerkÆs Office on 4/20/50 as As more particularly described Mittendorf, LLP, 156 West 56th Map No. 4921, and as by lot 6 in in the judgment of foreclosure Street, New York, New York Block 323. and sale. 10019, Attorneys for Plaintiff As more particularly described Sold subject to all of the terms MIT 5468 in the judgment of foreclosure and conditions contained in 4X 11/4,11,18,25 and sale. said judgment and terms of LEGAL NOTICE Sold subject to all of the terms sale. Notice of Formation of DJ and conditions contained in Approximate amount of judg- BUNTY LLC. Arts. Of Org. said judgment and terms of ment $337,464.04 plus interest filed with Secy. Of State of sale. and costs. NY (SSNY) on 02/05/2016. Approximate amount of judgINDEX NO. 1497/2016 Off. Loc.: 52 Felice Crescent, ment $602,959.38 plus interest Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Hicksville, NY 11801. SSNY des- and costs. MIT 5464 ignated as agent of LLC upon INDEX NO. 11723/11 4X 10/21,28,11/4,11 whom process against it may Graham Kistler, Esq., Referee LEGAL NOTICE be served. SSNY shall mail MIT. 5470 NOTICE OF SALE process to: Saurav Mahajan, 4X 11/11,18,25,12/2 SUPREME COURT: NASSAU 3149 Wilmarth Pl. Wantagh, COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES NY 11793. Purpose: NYS HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DANIEL ADAM, et al, Defts. Index #16-001952. Pursuant We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Sept. 23, 2016, fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. I will sell at public auction Eachinwriter will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. Calendar Control Part (CCP) If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: Courtroom of the Nassau editor@gcnews.com County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola,

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Friday, November 11, 2016

Temple Chaverim hosts blood drive

The Google presentation

Bethpage hosts Google EDU event

On Nov. 1 and 2, Bethpage High School hosted Google’s Explore EDU, an event designed to highlight Google technology in the schools. As one of only six Google events in the nation this fall, Bethpage was chosen for its exemplary rollout and utilization of Google Chromebooks in the classrooms. To be selected as a host-site, Bethpage had to provide infor-

mation on its use of Google tools (Google Chromebooks, Google Apps for Education, Google applications/extensions, etc.) to support teaching and learning. Administrators had the opportunity to share the district’s successful journey to Google products and precisely how it was rolled out with students and staff. More than 60 educators from the region participated

in the event, which gave them a first-hand experience of seeing how technology makes a difference in students’ lives. Visitors toured classrooms at BHS to witness Chromebook use as it happened in the classroom; questioned a panel of BHS students and teachers on its instructional benefits and abilities; and received insight on products from Google.

Steven Lefkowitz, chairperson of the Blood Drive holds up literature. The community is invited to participate in the 11th Annual Blood Drive at Temple Chaverim (1050 Washington Avenue, Plainview) on Sunday, December 4, from 8:30 am to 2:20 pm. Appointments are available and walk ins are welcomed. “Your blood donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community needs your lifesaving help”, the blood bank tells our congregation every year when they come to speak. “Over the 10 years that Temple Chaverim has been coordinating the Blood Drive, we have collected over 600 pints of lifesaving blood for our community

along with an equal amount of pints of chicken soup donated by Ben’s Kosher Deli,” Steven Lefkowitz who is chairperson of the Blood Drive adds. Breakfast will be served courtesy of Hasson Caterers, David Bluth and Steven Lefkowitz. All donors will also receive a certificate for a pint of chicken soup courtesy of Ben’s Kosher Deli. This event is open to the entire community and appointments are recommended, but not required. For questions or to make an appointment, please call Steven Lefkowitz at 516-5079992. Thank you for caring.

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READ Showcase ties literature to curricula disciplines different disciplines with literature,” Director of K-12 English Kerin Slattery explained. “The event also brought together a community of readers.” During the event, students and their families read essays and class reports, made observations about art projects, and tried their hands at games created by the use of technology. In addition, the district held a Makerspace room activity in which students made cards for children residing in hospitals over the holiday season. Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

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A community of middle school readers from Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools gathered at Levittown Memorial Education Center to peruse the multitude of school projects created in relation to this year’s required reading selection of “Counting by 7s” by Holly Goldberg Sloan. The goal of the READ Showcase was to highlight the various projects completed during this fall’s classroom book discussion events. “Students expressed their creative sides through art, English language arts and technology, connecting these three

Top Strings in the Long Island String Festival

From left, Wisdom Lane sixth-grade students Vinny Moran, Miriam Stasinski, and Sofia Ferreiro dressed as characters in the book, “Counting by 7s,” during the READ Showcase.

A.J. Hagenbruch, a sixth-grader at Salk Middle School, described how his class put together a project about seven sentiments expressed in “Counting by 7s.”

Division Avenue High School LISFA participants (center, l-r) Eileen Cha, Dawn Kim and Joy Kim are pictured with (far left) Levittown Curriculum for Music Vincent D’Ulisse, teacher Mark Martufi and (right) Principal John Coscia. The Levittown School District is pleased to announce that six high school student-musicians have been selected to participate in the 2016 Long Island String Festival Association Secondary festival, to be held at Munsey Park Elementary School in Manhasset on Nov. 20.

Eileen Cha (cello), Dawn Kim (violin) and Joy Kim (violin) from Division Avenue High School and Hannah Kilmetis (cello), Yingyue Liu (violin) and Helen Zhang (violin) will have the opportunity to play with Long Island’s most talented string musicians.

Wisdom Lane sixth-grader Anthony Barrara and Levittown Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch discussed one of the characters in “Counting by 7s” during the district’s READ Showcase.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

MacArthur High School LISFA participants (center, l-r) Yingyue Liu, Helen Zhang and Helen Kilmetis are pictured with (left) Principal Joseph Sheehan and teacher Iris Winter and Levittown Curriculum Associate for Music Vincent D’Ulisse.

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From Back, l-r, Director of K-12 English Kerin Slattery and Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch are pictured with the Levittown community of readers who attended the district’s READ Showcase.

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September and October have been busy months at the Levittown Historical Society and Museum. Our September meeting featured Bob Doxsee, famous for his family’s clam juice. Bob Doxsee gave a wonderful presentation on the fishing industry starting from the 1800s. It has been in his family for generations, started in 1865. He had beautiful, vintage photographs of deckhands and crews working working on the water. He demonstrated how the clamming, fishing and processing were done.

In October, The Society attended the Fire Prevention Week at the firehouse, which was a huge success despite the weather. Everyone had a great time and our “Candy Count” was a success with the kids. Geri Raab and Betty Johnson met with Sparky, the firehouse dog. Also in October, Society Vice President Bob Koenig discussed a “Spooky” topic that started on Long Island and haunted the top pop band The Beatles in 1969… that their bandmate, Paul McCartney, was dead…and replaced by a copycat! The clues are found on the album covers, and in the songs themselves!

Bob Koenig discusses “Haunting” topic; The “Paul McCartney is Dead” Hoax.

Geri Raab and Betty Johnson meet Sparky at Levittown Firehouse Open House

3. Bob Doxsee with Vice President Bob Koenig and President Paul Manton

CDA plans Swing Dance

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Angels no. 869 will present a “Swing Dance” on November 19th at the Msgr. Tarrant Hall in the St. Ignatius School on East Nicholai Street, Hicksville. Live music will be provided provided by The Paul Effman Jazz Band. This will be Paul Effman and his Jazz Band’s 3rd time playing for the CDA Swing Dance! They play throughout the diocese and various venues on Long Island and can’t wait to come back! Carol Fraser has extensive training in classical and modern dances. She has taught and competed all over the world and holds numerous titles, including, US Open Swing Dance Champion, American Lindy Hop Champion, and

North American Dance Champion. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be a free dance lesson between 7:30 – 8:30 pm The band will play between 8:30 – 11:30 pm Tickets: $25 per person—includes a free dance lesson by Carol Fraser of the Long Island Swing Syndicate and dancing to the live band. The Long Island Swing Syndicate will also be performing LIVE! Snacks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided, but you should bring your own beverages, ice, and mixers. There will be raffles and a 50-50. Pay at the door—table reservations accepted. The hall is handicap accessible. For more information contact Katie at: 516-932-0391 or kk02cray@gmail.com

Garage Sale

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Under the lights

Levittown’s Division Avenue High School Blue Dragons junior varsity football team participated in a Friday Night Lights game, raising $450 for breast cancer research. The two teams were drafted by freshmen Robert Boneillo and Charles Cook earlier in the week. Dressed in blue and white, respectively, the teams fiercely competed for a 24-minute half period of football. The team would like to thank the community for their support and attendance at the game. Special thanks goes to all of the parents, students and Tomahawk Shades, who took the time to make this a huge success by selling their fresh baked food, donating sunglasses and collecting donations for the raffles. Photo by the Levittown School District.

Friday, November 11, 2016

Levittown Historical Society hosts special guest

Friday, November 11, 2016