OLV St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor
On September 27, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Our Lady of Victory Parish will be holding its annual fund raiser, the Walk for the Poor. All money donated for this event will go to help neighbors in need within the Our Lady of Victory Parish. All members of the society are volunteers.
You can walk in Floral Park or in Heckscher State Park. You can also donate a financial gift without walking. This is the seventeenth annual Walk for the Poor.
For those staying in Floral Park the walk starts in Memorial Park, across from Our Lady of Victory Church, at ten a.m. You can walk through the village at your own pace and share your concerns for the poor. Please go to svdpolvfp. org or leave your donation in the Our Lady of Victory mail box at 2 Floral Parkway.
Frederick Ozanam, a French journalist, scholar, lawyer, and historian, founded the Sant Vincent de Paul Society in 1833. Along with the guidance of Sister Rosalie
Rendu, a Sister of Charity, Frederick and a group of concerned people began their care for all poor people. Sister Rendu cared for the poor living in Paris slums. The focus was all poor people, regardless of their beliefs, must be helped.
St. Vincent de Paul Society has a four star 97 per cent rating. Helping with rental assistance, homeless prevention, food, thrift shops, utility bills, and being supportive is the objective of the
FP-B students, staff begin new school year
Under clear skies and bright sunshine, more than 1,550 students returned to school on Sept. 3, marking the start of a new academic year in the Floral Park-Bellerose School District. At both Floral Park-Bellerose School and John Lewis Childs School, principals, assistant principals and staff welcomed students upon their arrival. Superinten -
dent of Schools Dr. Anthony Lubrano kicked off his first school day in the district, as well, greeting students and families at each building. Floral Park-Bellerose School’s new principal Lauren Quezada also warmly welcomed students and visited classrooms to introduce herself as they began their school day.
Floral Park-Bellerose School Principal Lauren Quezada and Assistant Principal Michael Elka visited fifth graders on the first day of school on Sept. 3.
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society gathered at a previous Walk for the Poor.
Delayed fall garden cleanup assists the birds
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DOUG CIOFFI
Soon the leaves will begin to turn and fall and the urge to tidy up your gardens before winter sets in will take over. But there are several reasons why you might want to delay or postpone the fall clean-up all together. Consider these…
• Leaving leaves protects beneficial insects
• More food for birds
• Your yard might surprise you in the spring
• More resilient plants next year Insects are a primary food source for many birds and in winter are harder to come by. True, some birds will visit bird feeders, but there are many species that will not eat seeds. Leaving the leaves and the insects who reside within them provide a valuable food source for our feathered friends.
Some of the most common bird spe-
cies who visit Floral Park Centennial Gardens in fall and winter are our native sparrows, included the White-throated Sparrow, Song Sparrow and Dark-eyed Junco. All are primarily ground feeders and you will see them along with Common Grackles using their feet to forage though the leaves and other debris looking for tasty morsels.
Other insect-eating birds, like Blackcapped Chickadees, Carolina Wrens, Tufted Titmice, and White-breasted and Red-breasted Nuthatches (all of whom are Centennial Garden winter visitors) are very welcome in the garden because they consume thousands of pest insects as they raise their young every gardening season. Not cleaning up the garden means there will be more protein-rich insects available to them during the coldest part of the year. These birds are quite good at gleaning “hibernating” insects off of dead plant stems and branches, and out of leaf litter.
The more insect-nurturing habitat you have, the greater the bird population will be. Your feathered friends will also appreciate feasting on the seeds and berries they can collect from intact perennial, annual, and shrub stems. Song birds are one of the best reasons to skip the garden clean up!
Not cleaning up and letting nature run its course will add nutrients to the soil and your gardens may be a lot healthier as a result come springtime. Try leaving your tomatoes and eggplant and corn and peppers, and all the flowers, too. The seeds that drop and survive the winter can result in plants and fruit that are more resilient. They will come up in spring precisely when the ground
is ready for them.
In addition to food, not cleaning up can provide shelter for our native birds against harsh weather and other predators. Consider if you put up a real Christmas tree, rather than disposing of it right after the Holidays put it in your backyard until springtime. This will create a wonderful winter habitat for all wildlife.
By postposing the fall clean-up you may find that much of the yard waste will self-compost over time so your spring clean-up will be easier. Plus you’re only cleaning up once, in spring, instead of twice, which gives you a lot more time to visit Centennial Gardens and watch the birds!
A dark-eyed junco
A song sparrow
A white-throated sparrow
A common grackle
A festive 100th anniversary, promising year ahead for Lions
The Floral Park Lions Club celebrated its 100th anniversary with a memorable event at the Floral Terrace on September 6. The Lions expressed their gratitude to the local officials and dignitaries who attended, acknowledged the club’s century of service, and offered continued support. Their presence — along with that of many friends and fellow Lions — made the afternoon both inspiring and festive.
One highlight of the afternoon was a special announcement from Deputy Mayor Lion Lynn Pombonyo. She stated that the Village of Floral Park will refurbish Lions Park, the landscaped seating area at the end of Tulip Avenue. Everyone there was thrilled to hear the news.
Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, lively conversation, and music provided by Charlie Grange High End Entertainment. The singer quickly captivated the crowd, with some happily noting that his voice had a Neil
Diamond quality. The afternoon provided a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet fellow Lions, and renew appreciation for the club’s history and mission of service.
As the Lions begin their next century of service, momentum is already growing. At the September meeting, members talked about upcoming service projects. They also welcomed three guests who are set to join as new members. This growth aligns with Mission 1.5, Lions International’s global effort to increase membership to 1.5 million worldwide.
The club’s next meeting is on October 1 at Crabtree’s Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. The guest speaker will represent Rocking the Road for a Cure, a nonprofit supporting those with breast cancer. Community members are warmly invited to attend, meet the Lions, and discover how the club helps locally and globally.
OLV Rosary Altar Society Harvest Fair
The Our Lady of Victory Rosary Altar Society will be holding its Harvest Fair on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be:
• Many excellent vendors
• Live music
• Barbecue food, baked goods
and an outdoor cafe
• A Costume Parade at noon, with special gifts from vendors
• An indoor Haunted Forest
• Raffle baskets
• Lots of fun!
Questions? Please email JaniceOLV123@gmail.com
Community Yard Sale
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be holding a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Space at the sale is open to the com-
munity. Spaces: $25, table rental: $5. Please contact 718-347-0278 for more information.
The church is located at 246-55 87th Avenue, Bellerose.
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On Sunday, September 14, the Floral Park Historical Society will present “The Sparkle of the Century: American Costume Jewelry in the 20th Century.”
Join Karen Reiter, a lifelong collector of vintage jewelry, as she shares how vintage jewelry is now considered “collectible art." Pieces from Trifari, Haskell, Hobe, Coro and Carnegie are sought after by collectors.
Costume jewelry gave everyday women a piece of Hollywood sparkle.
As collectors and fashion enthusiasts continue to cherish those designers, the sparkle of the century lives on, preserving the artistry and innovation of American costume jewelry.
The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, at the Floral Park Recreation Pool Bldg., Stewart St., Floral Park. It is free and open to the public. For more information please go to www.floralparkhistorical.org
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organization. Everyone deserves a fair chance at a bright future regardless of life circumstances. The society serves the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy.
SVDP Society was started in the U.S.
in1845 in St. Louis, Missouri. The society numbers about 800,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. Most Catholic parishes have conferences affiliated with a diocesan council. There are a variety of programs addressing local issues as each communities’ needs vary.
FP Junior Woman’s Club to
meet
The next meeting of the Floral Park Junior Woman’s Club will be held on Thursday, October 9, at 7 p.m. at the Floral Park Recreation Center.
ASHLEY M c BRYDE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH | 6:00PM
The Club is a group of active, community spirited women of all ages, interests and backgrounds. They are your friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances. They are wives, mothers and single women, professionals, educators and business owners who donate their time and talents to the betterment of children, neighbors, the community and the world.
The Junior Woman’s Club meets on the second Thursday of the month to conduct the business of the Club at the Floral Park Recreation Center.
Meetings consist of a special monthly program, discussions of upcoming events, any immediate needs of the Floral Park community and how we can be of assistance.
The Club gives away over $3,000 in scholarships annually to local students. It sponsors special community events such as a Spring & Fall Craft Fair and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
Junior Clubs are a critical part of The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC.org). The GFWC is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Craft Fair Sunday
Floral Park Junior Woman’s Club Annual Craft Fair will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 9 a.m. –
2 p.m. at Memorial Park - (Tulip and Plainfield Avenues - in front of OLV) (Rain date is October 6.)
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church plans centennial events
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Bellerose has plans for several events to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
• October 5 from 2 – 4 p.m.: Bowling Event and Meet and Greet at Bowl 360 New Hyde Park.
• November 14 at 7 p.m.: Movie Night (free admission, food and drinks for sale) at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
• December 7 at 6 p.m.: International Potluck and Trivia Night at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
FP real estate attorney pleads guilty to embezzlement
A Floral Park real estate attorney pleaded guilty to grand larceny and other charges for embezzling more than $1.7 million from the escrow accounts of 30 clients and then spending the money on adult entertainment, night clubs, other personal expenses and to carry on his law practice.
Terrance Dougherty, 39, pleaded guilty before Judge Christopher Hoefenkrieg to 13 counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony) and one count of Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree (an E felony).
Dougherty is due back in court on November 6, and is expected to receive a sentence of 3-1/2 to 10-1/2 years in prison.
“Without shame or remorse, Terrance Dougherty stole millions of dol-
lars from his clients and blew it on gentleman’s clubs, luxury hotels, and other extravagant purchases,” said DA Donnelly. “As he partied, dozens of his clients faced cancelled closings and the realization that they had been ripped off and their money was gone. Real Estate attorneys hold their clients’ hopes in their hands and are trusted with huge sums of money to make their dreams reality. Doughtery crushed those dreams for a good time and now, with today’s plea, the party is over.”
DA Donnelly said that the defendant was a practicing real estate attorney with an office on Jericho Turnpike in Floral Park representing clients in the sale and purchase of property.
Donnelly said that Dougherty maintained an Attorney Trust Account in
which he held client funds from various real estate transactions, including down payment funds and sale proceeds. Between March 2021 and November 2024, the defendant worked with at least 30 clients on real estate transactions.
According to the investigation, the defendant withheld sale proceeds or down payment funds from those individuals.
Many of the transactions were cancelled because of the missing funds or closings occurred without the defendant providing the necessary funds.
According to the District Attorney, a review of Dougherty's account showed that client funds consisting of $1,721,600 were deposited into the account between March 2021 and November 2024. By
November 29, 2024, the balance was $5.35.
She said that records reviewed during the course of the investigation revealed that the defendant withdrew funds from the attorney account through cash withdrawals, transfers to another business checking account held by the defendant, and to various credit card accounts opened by the defendant.
According to the District Attorney, Dougherty used his client’s funds to pay for various personal expenses between May 2024 and August 2024, including visits to gentleman’s clubs, nightclubs, and luxury hotels and restaurants. He ceased practicing from his Floral Park office in August 2024.
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Hiking, Biking Adds Dimension to Experiencing Siem Reap, Cambodia’s Ancient Archeological Monuments
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
Biking back roads of Siem Reap, Cambodia, passed farmland and fields, through small villages our Discovery Bicycle Tours group chances upon a wedding - but not just any wedding. As it happens, the uncle of the groom was the man who came to the rescue of a couple of our riders who had car trouble on the way from the airport. When Pam gets off her bike to take a photo of the wedding, he recognizes her and dashes out – even inviting our Discovery Bicycle Tours group inside the tent to participate in the ritual underway. The experience gives new meaning to the expression, “small world.” Biking has that effect of making the world smaller, more intimate, more connected.
You don’t go to Cambodia to bike, but biking adds a whole extra dimension – and perspective – to the travel experience, as I find on Discovery Bicycle Tours’ four-day Cambodia pre-tour add-on to the 12-day Vietnam bike tour that follows.
You bike in Cambodia to have such immersive experiences, to see scenes unobstructed and at a pace where you can really observe, even stop and get off the bike for a better, lingering view, to ride through villages, alongside homes and farms and fields that you would never see otherwise, and to have such serendipitous encounters as coming upon a wedding. Discovery Bicycle Tours’ four-day Cambodia is tailored, so we bike on country roads and back roads rather than through the intensely trafficked towns, and we are taken by bus to far-flung locations so we are not deprived of seeing the
Our six-mile hike through Kulen National Park leads to the Reclining Buddha, said to be the largest reclining sandstone Buddha in Cambodia. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
important highlights of Siem Reap.
Siem Reap has justifiably become a major attraction for visitors – as evidenced from many lovely hotels in the city, the bustling markets and shops and the modern new international airport that opened (for logistical planning purposes it is important to take note that it is more than one hour’s drive from downtown, not the 20 minutes of the old airport),
Indeed, Siem Reap is a long way to go: it’s taken me 32 hours, three planes and three, long immigration lines, though it could have been less had I flown east from JFK instead of west; also when you book your travel, be aware that you cross the Dateline so you lose a day; and be very aware of the online process to get the visa and arrival document).It’s too long a way to go to miss the extraordinary sites by obsessing over biking point-to-point
exclusively.
I make my way to the Aviary Hotel in the heart of Siem Reap (Discovery has arranged an airport pick up but somehow I missed it), riding a shuttle from the airport with a local woman who now works in Sweden, home to visit her family. I have the good sense to ask her where to go for the best place to see the sunset. Phnom Bakheng, she replies without hesitation. Armed with this information, as soon as I pull up to the hotel where I am met by Discovery’s guide Calista Phillips (I actually had just traveled with her on Discovery’s Idaho Trails bike tour), our local guide, Hang, arranges for the hotel’s tuk tuk driver to take Calista and me at 4:30 pm. (Others in the tour had other plans.)
I organize my time so that I recover my energy for our adventure, and resist my inclination to explore the
area, taking advantage of the Aviary Hotel’s stunning garden pool (it also has a rooftop pool) at the Aviary, a delightful 43-room eco-friendly boutique hotel which is our home base for our four-day stay.
I organize my first, free afternoon so I will recover energy for the sunset adventure. I explore the streets and markets around the hotel, pick up food for lunch, spend the afternoon swimming in the hotel’s gorgeous garden pool (it also has a gigantic rooftop pool) and the rest so I will have energy for the evening.
The 35-minute ride through the streets on the tuk tuk – basically a carriage pulled by a guy on a motorcycle – to the temple is extreme fun (what a ride!).
We immediately see why this is the most popular place for the sunset. Situated in the heart of Angkor Archaeological Park, the Hill of Phnom Bakheng offers gorgeous views of surrounding monuments and countryside. (Calista and I have purchase our three-day Angkor Archeological Park passes online, which the others will be given later; Discovery reimburses me the $62; the 3-Day Pass is valid within 10 days of purchase.)
Because of heavy seasonal rains causing damage, the eastern stairway is closed, so we hike for 15 minutes along a shady gentle sloping path which provides a panoramic route to reach the temple.
The first glimpse through the trees is of a temple, glowing orange in the setting sunlight. This is Bakset Chamkrong, built during the first decades of the 10th c at the foot of Phnom Bakheng, the only pyramid September 12, 2025
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temple in the area that has survived. The notes describe a rare Sanskrit text engraved in the doorjamb about the mythic succession of Khmer kings. According to the myth, the dynasty descended from the union of the hermit Kamba, said to be “born from himself” and the celestial nymph mera. (Note: this architectural jewel can also be visited.)
Continuing on, we come to beautiful views over treetops in haze to the water.
And then we come to Phnom Bakheng, which is undergoing restoration– a cooperative project begun in 2004 of World Monuments Fund (WMF) and APSARA National Authority of the Kingdom of Cambodia.with funding from US Dept of State, US Ambassador fund for Cultural preservation and US Embassy Phnom Penh.
We climb the steep stone steps to the top of the temple, and I am struck at the people who have taken up their position facing away from the sunset. I ask why and a woman points down and to the side, and mutters, Angkor Wat. Indeed, this majestic structure –one of the largest religious sites in the world –emerges from the haze and rises above the tree tops. Oh. The hope (expectation) is that when the sun dips, it will turn the grey/black stone a firey orange like the temple we saw on our walk up.
I squeeze my way into one of the last positions that would give me that view and wait.
Alas, when it is clear that the weather will not cooperate (it is still a beautiful sight), I take another position to watch the sun, now a firey red ball, skirt alongside two of the temple’s stone towers, and when it finally dips into the clouds, go to study more intently the carvings on the temple.
We are among the last to start down after the sun has dropped into the clouds, and by the time we get all the way down, it is actually dark – just adding to the
atmosphere. Our ride back in the tuk tuk (the guide has waited for us and we cleverly have taken down his telephone number in case we have trouble finding him) is tremendous fun. We get to see how people gather together at night.
Our driver very kindly asks if we prefer to be dropped at the hotel or at Pub Street, about five blocks further than the hotel so we can get a sense of the colorful night life. We opt for the night market and immediately are engulfed in the neon lights and activity. We come upon crafts people and food sellers.
Hiking Kulen National Park
Our first day full day in Cambodia is not spent biking but hiking. After a delightful breakfast at the hotel, the nine of us who are doing the Cambodia add-on (of the eventual 19 of us who will be doing the Vietnam tour), gather together and set out for Kulen National Park.
The six-mile hike through a jungle on the Langur Trail, named for leaf-eating monkeys that live here) brings us to historic places – where religious symbols have been placed in a stream, a temple, and, most interestingly, a rocky hideaway that was used for the Khmer Rouge.
We hike along the River of 1000s of Lingas - the phallic symbol of the Hindu
god, Shiva – and rock carvings depicting Hindu deities made during the Khmer Empire.
The trail takes us to a fabulous 16th century Buddhist monastery and sacred site for pilgrims at Preah Ang Thom There is such reverence that we need to take off our shoes before we climb the steps to where the massive Reclining Buddha is housed – in fact, we are told, it is Cambodia’s largest sandstone reclining Buddha. The pose, the colors are simply jaw-dropping magnificent.
Our hike continues into what seems to be a village and central marketplace for the national park, where we have lunch in a delightful restaurant. From there, we walk a path that takes us to a steep staircase (103 steps) to the scenic, 81-foot high Phnom Kulen Waterfalls. The area evokes the water cleansing of the Ganges, and was a holy place in 802 AD. We swim (fish nibble at our dead skin - actually a spa treatment), frolic under the forceful spray, before busing back an hour to Siem Reap.
Taking into account that we won’t be getting back for the rest of the group to experience the sunset at Phnom Bakheng which we raved about, our guide, Hang, stops at Pre Rup, for us to explore as
Healthy Eating and Food Costs
BY CHARLYN FARGO
Most of us are painfully aware that food costs in the past year have risen. A survey by The Hartman Group found that 85% of consumers feel the pinch in their pocketbook. Over half of those people say rising prices have impacted their ability to purchase foods, beverages and other grocery items “at least somewhat.” Nearly 1 in 4 report they’ve “really had to rethink how they shop for groceries.”
Here are some strategies for healthy eating on a tight budget:
No. 1: Eat out less. We all got used to
eating at home more during COVID-19. Let’s keep up those cooking skills. The first step is to plan your meals, so you don’t think about what’s for supper on your way home from work -- and opt for a frozen pizza.
No. 2: Choose less expensive foods selectively. Frozen foods can be cheaper than fresh if fresh foods aren’t in season. Skip or reduce soft drinks and energy drinks; swap a couple meat-focused meals each week to include dishes based on canned beans or lentils. Or add those canned beans, mushrooms or lentils to ground beef to stretch your meat budget
the sun sets. This temple was built in honor of Lord Shiva in 961 AD by King Rajendravarman while Siem Reap was the capital of the kingdom of Koh Ker, before the capital was moved to Angkor. (It is not nearly as impressive, so do not miss an opportunity to see the sunset at Phnom Bakheng.)
We gather at 7:30 pm for dinner at Spoons Restaurant – a delightful restaurant which is also a social enterprise where young people from disadvantaged circumstances are trained for jobs in hospitality. The food, the presentation, the ambiance are superb.
Set in the heart of Siem Reap town, The Aviary Hotel
Our base for our four-day visit to Siem Reap is the Aviary Hotel, a 43-room eco-friendly boutique hotel that offers a luxurious, comfortable, modern environment with delightful Cambodian flourishes celebrating the Kingdom’s birdlife and filled with locally commissioned art. The Aviary’s turquoise pool has a garden-like setting curtained by vines and flowers that drape over the balconies above and comfortable lounge chairs, from which you can order drinks and food – a truly relaxing sanctuary. A rooftop pool seems as big as an Olympic pool and is particularly delightful at the end of the day and into the evening. Each morning we enjoy a marvelous buffet breakfast. The hotel also offers its own café. (Aviary Hotel, #09, Tep Vong Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia, +855 12 241 602, reservation@theaviaryhotel.com) Discovery Bicycle Tours, 2520 W. Woodstock Rd., Woodstock, VT 05091, 800-257-2226, +1 802 457 3553, info@discoverybicycletours.com, discovery bicycletours.com.
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for items such as hamburgers, pasta sauce or meatloaf. Choose a larger container for foods like unsweetened yogurt and mix each serving with fresh or frozen fruit. Choose canned or frozen seafood such as tuna or cod.
No. 3: Reduce food waste. Repurpose that leftover chili into a chili mac; buy a whole chicken, cook it in your slow cooker for your first meal, then use it the next few days in quesadillas, white chicken chili or chicken salad. Take an inventory of what’s in your freezer and plan your meals based
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Our sunset hike to Phnom Bakheng gives us this view of Angkor Wat rising above the trees in the haze © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
Working out slowly & steadily but determinedly
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
Last month I saw a sign for a place that’s specifically for seniors who want to exercise and I thought, “This sounds great! I’ll stop by and check it out.”
Approaching the gym, I parked the car and peered at the place, happy to see some shades partially blocking the front windows. They were meant to be sun shades but I thought of them as privacy shades. No one would be able to walk past and look inside at those of us working out. No pressure would be ideal. I want to be in an exercise space that is friendly and non-judgmental.
Starting out, my goal was to lose 20 pounds and whether that goal would take me three months or a year to do was okay with me. I can’t exercise like I am 20 years old because I’m not that age anymore. So I go at my own pace and whatever progress I make is okay with me.
Walking inside, I was pleased to see several seniors who looked fit working out but at a more leisurely pace. I wouldn’t call these exercisers laid back but I didn’t see anyone resembling Sylvester Stallone aka Rocky Balboa racing up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the “Rocky” movie.
During that 72-step trek up the steps Rocky really pushed it and I couldn’t help but admire his athleticism - and his determination. Rocky is 30 years old in the movie and in that workout, he is shown training for a fight against Apollo Creed. Well done, Rocky. He was focused and he was pushing it.
I, on the other hand, want a leisurely workout. I realize that a “leisurely workout” may be a contradiction in terms but that’s okay. As someone who is 50+ I’ll exercise whenever I can but I am as pleased as can be if that exercise comes naturally and gradually. I don’t want to work out until the point of exhaustion. No, thank you.
Still, I realized that I would have to push myself if the workouts would have any substantial payoffs. No pain, no gain is a familiar refrain among exercise enthusiasts and physical therapists but I didn’t want too much pain. I wanted to see the pounds slide off slowly but steadily.
In my ideal workout I would enter the building, be cheerfully greeted by two employees, be escorted to some exercise equipment and get started as some peppy music played in the background. Motivational music does wonders when working out. It’s fun to listen to and helps get the muscles moving.
I’d get chatting with the seniors on my left and on my right and inevitably we’d compare notes about how many pounds we all were dropping. I’d be happy to hear all about their progress but at an early point in the conversation I’d explain that I was a newbie to the exercise routine.
They would say how long they have been going to the gym and be as proud as could be of their “exercise anniversary date.” It was a milestone for sure because any time someone embarks on a new healthy journey it is an endeavor to be applauded.
As we spoke I discovered that people have many different reasons for going to the gym. Some don’t need to lose weight but they want to be more toned and have better stamina.
Being surrounded by my peers I could count this as some social time. My new friends explained they work out three days a week at a specific time and adding that commitment to their calendars is important because they will stick to it.
I was just starting out but I’d convinced myself that moving around, lifting some light weights and walking on a treadmill, on angle or as a flat surface, would be beneficial. How long my workout is and how many pounds I
start with is important. Then I will step up my game when it’s the right time. I appreciate a customized routine not a one-size-fits-all approach to working out.
Walking, stretching and doing some jumping jacks are good ways to warm up before a serious workout and personally, I’d be happy to stick with those things. Workouts are fine but I don’t want my exercise regimens to be jarring on my joints.
Resistance bands have been offered to me and I’ve used them a few times but they don’t really pique my interest. And when I’m in the gym and focused on working out, I like to be engaged.
Throwing heavy ropes is pretty rigorous and my trainers say that it helps improve strength and cardiovascular fitness. It breaks up the routine of walking on the treadmill and lifting weights so for a little while I throw those ropes around. Plus I’ve seen people on TV do it and it always looks cool.
Fitness can be fun but a good workout does involve breaking a sweat. Being lulled by a comfortable routine and by the status quo doesn’t work when it comes to exercising if I want to
see some results. It takes work. I want to be more toned, have more overall endurance and increased flexibility. It’s all about feeling healthy.
Afterwards I relax with a warm shower, get dressed and head home humming the song “Gonna Fly Now” from the Rocky movie written by Bill Conti. He received an Academy Award nomination for that song among others.
“Trying hard now
It’s so hard now
Trying hard now
Getting strong now
Won’t be long now
Getting strong now …”
Pleased that I have set a new goal, I felt okay patting myself on the back because on this particular day I followed through and took some good steps.
In the end, I am discovering that working out is harder than doing some yoga, with or without goats walking on my back, and it is harder than taking a walk around my neighborhood on a cool day when the weather is perfect.
BY TOM MARGENAU
I can tell it’s time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs.
Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: “I am getting SSI, and I want to know if my wife might be due some of my SSI.” Or they will say, “I’m getting close to retirement. How do I file for my SSI benefits?”
I know from experience that these folks are talking about Social Security, not SSI. I’m guessing they think that SSI stands for “Social Security Insurance.” It does not. SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. It is a federal welfare program that really has nothing to do with Social Security, other than the fact that it is managed by the Social Security Administration.
And mixing up the programs is not just a matter of a semantic error. It could be problematic. For example, if you called the SSA and said you want to file for SSI (when you really meant to say you want to file for Social Security), you could be led down a very incorrect administrative path. To clarify things further, let’s start with some background.
Obviously, everybody knows what Social Security is. You get a Social Security number, you work, you pay Social Security taxes, and one day you, and possibly some of your dependents, collect Social Security retirement benefits. Or you become disabled before reaching retirement age and you, and possibly some of your dependents, get Social Security disability benefits. Or you die and your widow, or widower and/or minor children collect Social Security survivor benefits.
But only a small percentage of Americans really know what Supplemental Security Income is. To introduce it, here is just a short history lesson. Back before the early 1970s, there were hundreds of different welfare programs in the country. Sometimes states administered welfare programs. Other times, counties had their own welfare programs. And in some places, cities or other jurisdictions had their own welfare programs. And they all had different rules and eligibility factors. It was a mess.
Some officials in the Nixon administration had a good idea. They decided to federalize and standardize this hodgepodge of welfare programs into one national program. But then they had two bad ideas.
The first bad idea: They gave this new program to the Social Security Administration to run. On the one hand, I suppose it made sense. The SSA had a network of field offices around the country, and it had the computer infrastructure necessary to manage a big national government benefits program. On the other hand, they messed up a nice clean government operation used to deal mostly with grandpas and grandmas and saddled it with the task of running a big messy welfare system.
Their second bad idea was the name.
SSI Is Not Social Security
Somebody somewhere in the Nixon administration decided to call the new program Supplemental Security Income. I understand what they were trying to do. They wanted to remove the negative connotations of the word “welfare” from the minds of potential program beneficiaries. But this act of political correctness has led to problems ever since.
So, they called the new program Supplemental Security Income, and they gave the program to the Social Security Administration to run. And almost everyone back then in the 1970s, and almost everyone still today, thinks that Supplemental Security Income is some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit.
It’s not. To repeat, SSI is a federal welfare program that has nothing to do with Social Security other than the fact that it happens to be managed by the SSA. Also, SSI payments are funded out of general tax revenues -- NOT Social Security taxes.
Gosh, how I wish they would have called SSI something like the Federal Welfare Program. And gosh, how I wish they would have created a new federal agency to run it and called it something like the Federal Welfare Benefits Administration.
Anyway, here are some examples just from this week’s emails that give you an idea of all the confusion caused by the misnamed program.
Q: I am getting ready to retire. I called Social Security and told them I want to apply for my SSI benefits. They asked me a bunch of questions about my income and assets and about my house and car. And then they told me I have too much money to get SSI. I was so confused I just hung up. Can you help?
A: Yes, I can help. Call them back and tell them you want to file for Social Security retirement benefits. You do NOT want to file for SSI. To be fair, after a little more questioning, the Social Security agent you talked to should have realized you wanted to file for Social Security and not SSI. But maybe you hung up in frustration before he or she had a chance to figure that out.
Q: In a past column, you said that someone getting disability could inherit a million dollars and still be eligible for benefits. Well, I recently inherited a lot less than that (about $100,000), and it got me into all kinds of trouble with my SSI disability. I’m jumping through lots of hoops now trying to keep my benefits.
A: You misunderstood what I wrote. In that past column, I was referring to someone getting Social Security disability benefits. Social Security is not a welfare program. You could be a millionaire and still get Social Security, whether it’s a retirement benefit or a disability benefit or a survivor benefit.
But you are not getting Social Security disability. You are getting SSI disability. And to repeat, SSI is a welfare program. And as a general rule, someone who in-
herits $100,000 doesn’t need welfare. I’m not a real expert on the SSI program, but you may be able to set up something called a “special needs trust” that lets you keep your SSI checks. Those may be the “hoops” you are trying to jump through.
Here is an interesting tidbit that further shows how these two programs can get confused. The Social Security disability program is frequently referred to as SSDI, which stands for Social Security disability insurance. And the SSI disability program
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
What effect will an autocratic U.S. have on the housing industry?
The following is my research and thoughts on what would happen:
1. Government Control over Housing
• Property Rights: In a true autocracy, private property rights could weaken. The government might impose stricter controls on ownership, limit who can buy/sell, or even seize land for state use (which is already occurring today through Eminent Domain via the Fifth Amendment of our Constitution). Taking property for the benefit of the public.
• Rent Controls & Price Caps: An authoritarian regime might impose artificial rent controls or home price limits to maintain social stability, which could discourage investment.
• Housing Development: Largescale state-directed housing projects (similar to what’s seen in some authoritarian countries) could replace private-sector-driven development.
2. Economic Impact
• Investment Climate: Investors (both domestic and foreign) may pull back due to uncertainty, sanctions, or fear of government interference, reducing housing demand and slowing construction.
• Interest Rates & Mortgages: An autocratic regime might manipulate interest rates for political goals, which could distort mortgage markets — either making housing artificially cheap (short-term boom) or unaffordable (long-term bust).
• Wealth Flight: Affluent homeowners could move assets abroad, creating more supply at the high end but weakening the luxury market.
3. Social Effects
• Widening Inequality: Housing access may depend on political loyalty or connections, leading to disparities in ownership and opportunity.
• Migration & Demand Shifts: If civil liberties decline, some citizens may emigrate. Outmigration reduces demand in certain markets, while
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is usually called SSID.
So finally, repeat after me. SSI is a welfare program. It is not a Social Security program. SSI does not stand for Social Security Income. It stands for Supplemental Security Income.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@ comcast.net.
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authoritarian policies could restrict foreign buyers.
• Homelessness & Displacement: Government priorities may shift away from housing support programs, worsening homelessness unless the state tightly controls urban residency 4. Regional & Global Dynamics
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
• Urban vs. Rural Divide: An autocracy might prioritize capital cities and strategic regions for development, neglecting others.
• Sanctions & Trade Barriers: If an autocratic U.S. faces sanctions, costs of materials (steel, lumber, appliances) could rise sharply, driving up construction costs.
• Foreign Investment: Global real estate buyers (e.g., from Asia or Europe) could hesitate to buy U.S. property if rule of law and transparency decline.
5. Psychological & Market Sentiment
• Consumer Confidence: Fear of instability reduces people’s willingness to make long-term commitments like buying homes.
• Black Market Housing: In extreme cases, housing may be informally traded outside official channels to avoid state scrutiny.
Summary:
An autocratic U.S. would likely create a less stable, less transparent housing market. Property rights could weaken, inequality may grow, foreign and domestic investment might decline, and housing could become politicized. In the short term, the government might prop up the housing market to maintain control, but long-term effects would likely reduce trust, liquidity, and growth in the industry.
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on what you’ve already purchased. No. 4: Use sales and coupons wisely. My mom used to plan her menus around the weekly grocery store flyer. Now you can do it based on your grocery store app -- and what’s on sale.
No. 5: Make a list before you shop.
This scenario is potentially where we might be heading as things progress politically. I do not believe that this is what the majority of homeowners and investors want to see materialize and have to experience and be encumbered by in the future. However, who we elect going forward will have a marked and monumental effect on our housing industry. One must be extremely cognizant and vote for those who want free enterprise and entrepreneurial spirit to continue to thrive and flourish and not be hindered by those in power.
However, there needs to be a better balance for those in need of reasonably priced housing, while minimizing homelessness by coming up with solutions that make sense. We currently have major issues in both these categories, but an Autocratic environment will only exacerbate the problem and not solve it.
Next week I will provide some insight as to how property ownership functions in Russia and China to provide more insight to how the laws and rules in those two countries effect the values.
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14 Ways to Use Coffee Filters That Don’t Involve Coffee
BY MARY HUNT
It was a dumb mistake. I grabbed the biggest package of coffee filters -- a pack of 1,000 -- only to discover much later that I’d picked up the wrong size for my coffeemaker.
Coffee filters are not expensive, which is probably the reason I didn’t bother returning them to the store. I suppose I should have tried, but I didn’t. Instead, I began finding ways to use those filters for other things than making coffee.
What I discovered is that the basket-style filters are super useful. It took a few years, but I used up the wrong-size stack of filters, and not to filter coffee! They became such a handy item that I bought the same size again, but this time from the dollar store. Most recently, I found 150 filters there for $1.
Here are some of the things I can do with a coffee filter:
1. Prevent splatters: Don’t you hate that mess inside the microwave? Prevent it by covering the bowl, plate or food item with a coffee filter turned upside down to create a little canopy. It works really well because the filter is highly absorbent but doesn’t fly off when the food pops and splatters.
2. Quick sparkle: Use a coffee filter instead of paper towels to clean and pol-
ish a mirror, window, glass tabletop or chrome. There’s no lint, and it’s super absorbent.
3. China protectant: Be kind to your fine dinnerware or other types of dishes by placing a filter between each plate and bowl to prevent the pieces from sliding around and causing damage.
4. Protect cast iron: Once I clean, dry and re-oil my cast iron skillet, I put a flattened-out filter in the bottom to prevent rust by absorbing any moisture that might remain.
5. Absorb grease: When frying bacon, French fries or any other thing that gets fried in oil, I place a couple of filters on a plate instead of paper towels to drain said items.
6. Food wrappers: Coffee filters are convenient to use as wraps for messy foods like tacos, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. I love that they’re the right size and they catch stuff that might fall out when the kids dig in.
7. Applique backing: Like a dryer sheet, a coffee filter makes a great tear-away backing for embroidery and applique.
8. Bouquet garni: I learned this by watching the Food Channel. Place herbs and spices in the center of a coffee filter, and then close it up like a little pouch and tie with a piece of string. Drop this in the soup or stew, and allow it to simmer for
hours as needed. Remove the little tiedup pouch before serving, leaving behind the essence and goodness without the twigs, ugly spent leaves, seeds, etc.
9. Spoon rest: Lay the spoon, spatula or other implement you’re cooking with on a coffee filter. It will soak up the drips but not leave bits of paper on the item when you pick it up later, as paper towels often do.
10. Cradle ornaments: Use a coffee filter to individually wrap special Christmas ornaments or other precious decor items. This prevents ornaments from rubbing against one another and makes it easier to nestle them for compact storage.
11. Blotting paper: Whether it’s ink, paint or pressed flowers, when you need to blot, grab a coffee filter. It works perfectly well.
12. Strainer: A coffee filter will strain soup, wine that has bits of cork in it, tea or any other liquid you wish to become clear. Place the filter over a receptacle, and secure it with a rubber band. Pour the item to be strained through the filter.
13. Disposable snack bowl: One or two basket-style filters make an easy-to-hold snack dish for popcorn, chips or nuts.
14. Seed sprouter: Want to get seedlings started in time for spring? Grab a filter, and dampen it with water. Lay the seeds to be sprouted on the filter, and fold
it over so the seeds are covered. Place it inside a small zip-type baggie, and leave it be until the seeds sprout and are ready for planting.
Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.”
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Groceries and the Dating Game: What Expiration Dates Really
BY MARY HUNT
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about food expiration dates, I could afford to buy a lot of the milk that gets tossed each week just for being one day “past.”
These questions come in by the dozen -- from readers, neighbors and once from a stranger in the dairy aisle holding a suspicious-looking yogurt cup like it was a ticking timebomb.
It’s no wonder. Between the “sell by,” “use by” and “best before” -- and “What the heck does this code mean?” -- food packaging labels have become their own dialect. Most of us are just trying to avoid food poisoning without wasting good money -- or a perfectly decent sleeve of saltines.
That brings me to Bob D., who wrote: Dear Mary: Can you clarify expiration dates on food products? When it says “sell by 8/01/25,” does that mean it has to be used or just sold by that date? Others show a date of, say, 2/01/26 on canned or packaged goods. Does that mean you need to use it by this date or what? Some canned or packaged products don’t seem to have any date that I can find. Why is that? I’m so confused! -- Bob D.
Dear Bob: Short question, long answer. Here’s a breakdown of what those dates really mean -- and when to toss or keep:
“SELL BY”
This date is mainly for stores. It helps with shelf rotation so newer stock ends up behind older stock. A “sell by” date doesn’t mean the food becomes unsafe after that day. For example, milk is often good for five to seven
days past its “sell by” if kept cold.
You can freeze milk, cheese or even bread just before the “sell by” and stretch your grocery dollar a little further.
“BEST BEFORE” AND “BEST IF USED BY”
These labels suggest when the food is at its best quality -- taste, texture and appearance -not safety. That box of crackers or jar of peanut butter may taste a little stale afterward but is still perfectly safe to eat.
“USE BY” AND “EXPIRATION”
Now we’re getting serious. These labels -especially on dairy, deli meat and refrigerated dough -- mean the manufacturer can’t guarantee safety after the printed date. Use your senses, but when in doubt, don’t risk it. This is the only date that typically implies a safety concern, especially with perishable items. Infant formula and baby food are the only
products legally required to carry and adhere to expiration dates. Those should always be used exactly as labeled.
“GUARANTEED FRESH”
You’ll see this on bakery goods. The donuts may still be edible after this date, but they may taste more like hockey pucks than baked treats. The label is about freshness, not safety.
“PACK DATE”
This is when the item was packaged, not when it should be eaten. On eggs and some canned goods, it might show up as a Julian date (001 for Jan. 1, 365 for Dec. 31). It’s not meant for consumers, but it can help you guesstimate freshness.
If you stumble across an item with no visible date, don’t panic. Not all foods are required to be labeled. Use your best judgment. If it smells weird, looks odd or feels slimy, toss it.
A WORD ABOUT WASTE
Here’s the bigger issue: Americans throw away billions of pounds of food each year, often because of misunderstood date labels. That’s not just sad -- it’s expensive. The average family of four wastes over $1,800 annually in uneaten food. It’s like buying groceries, driving them home and putting half directly in the trash.
A FEW SMART TIPS
-- Keep your fridge below 40 F and use airtight containers.
-- Use the “first in, first out” method to rotate pantry goods.
-- Freeze meat, cheese and bread near their “sell by” date.
-- Don’t fear “best by.” It’s about quality, not safety.
Bob, you’re not alone in the confusion. But with a little savvy, you can keep more of your groceries out of the trash -- and more of your dollars in your wallet.
Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https:// www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”
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A Celestial Trio to Greet the Dawn
BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of September 14-20, 2025
Early risers have probably been marveling at the dazzling white “star” now appearing in the eastern sky at dawn. It is, of course, the brilliant planet Venus. But this week it will team up with a couple of other celestial bodies to create an even more beautiful display.
On the morning of Friday, Sept. 19, Venus will join with the thin crescent moon and the distant star Regulus. In fact, the three will appear so close that you’ll want to aim binoculars to see them all together.
What appears to be a near collision is anything but. The three celestial bodies are widely separated, but the fact that they appear roughly along the same line of sight produces the illusion of nearess.
Each of these three is an example of a completely different type of object. The moon is our closest celestial neighbor and natural satellite. It’s a huge chunk of rock that, we now believe, formed when a planet-sized body slammed into the Earth some 4.5 billion years ago.
On the morning of the 19th, it will lie 241,185 miles away.
Venus is a planet, much like the Earth, except that it’s enshrouded by poisonous clouds that hold its surface temperature hotter than a pizza oven. On Sept. 19, it will lie some 135 million miles away, and its light will require 12
and a half minutes to reach us.
The third collaborator in this celestial trio is a thermonuclear cauldron not unlike our sun (but much larger and hotter). It’s known as Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo. It’s the most distant of these three, at a whopping 466 trillion miles away -- so far that we see its light arriving after a journey of 79.3 light years.
As I said, no danger of a collision!
But things are not stationary up there. The moon orbits the Earth, and Venus orbits the sun, and both of these motions are visible to those who are patient. Check out the morning sky a few days before Sept. 19, and you’ll see what I mean. Venus appears just above Regulus, while the moon lies quite far above this pair.
Over the next few mornings, you’ll notice that both Venus and the moon have moved in their orbits and appear to be approaching Regulus from above. Keeping watch on this is fun, but you might also want to use your camera to capture the positions of the three as they seem to close in on each other.
And then, on the 19th, Venus, Regulus and the moon will lie almost along the same line of sight and appear as a tight group low in the eastern sky. You should begin your watch about an hour or so before sunrise and enjoy the view as the light and colors of dawn change.
If you’ve got binoculars, you’ll want
at once with binoculars.
to aim them toward this trio. All will fit neatly inside the same field of view and produce a marvelous sight. And a small, low-powered telescope will show Venus and Regulus together.
Be sure to set your alarm early on
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BY TRACY BECKERMAN
Superman is able to see through walls.
Spider-Man can detect things with his Spidey-sense.
Me? I can smell something in the next county. Yes, it’s true. I am Super Smell Woman (not to be confused with the significantly less appealing Super Smelly Woman). I can detect unseen mold under a bathtub mat. I can sniff out spoiled milk from behind refrigerator doors. I am Super Smell Woman; hear me snort.
Like any superpower, this particular trait is sometimes a gift, sometimes a curse. It’s not a bad thing when the smell in question is something good like flowers or fresh-baked cookies. Most of the time though, it’s super nasty.
“The dog did something bad downstairs,” I inform my husband as we lie in bed.
“What are you, Kreskin?” he asks.
“I can smell it.”
At that point he knows it is his job to go down and investigate, because if I get too close to the nasty smell, it’s curtains for me. Superman has kryptonite. For me, it’s horrid-smelling dog things.
On the plus side, my super sense of smell makes it hard for my family to get away with anything.
“You had cookies,” I say to my daughter when she comes to visit and kisses me hello.
She is flabbergasted. “How did you know?”
“Mothers know everything!” I inform her mysteriously. She thinks I am omniscient. Little does she know I can smell the chocolate on her breath.
Like most superheroes, I feel it is in my best interest to keep my powers a secret. To most people, I am simply “Tracy Beckerman, suburban mother of two with an average sense of smell.” Only my family knows the olfactory phenomenon that I really am.
But then one day the unthinkable happened, and the truth came out.
As I waited at the teller window at the bank, I said, “I smell maple syrup. Did someone have pancakes for breakfast?”
The teller shook her head no. The teller at the next window shook her head no. The teller at the third window shook her head no. But then the customer at the third window blurted out, “You can SMELL that?”
“Um, yeah,” I admitted.
“That’s unbelievable! I have maple syrup-flavored lip gloss on,” she announced loudly to the whole bank. Then she whipped her lip gloss out of her handbag and held up it up for proof. “Maple syrup, see!!”
Everyone turned and looked at me, the weirdo who could smell maple syrup lip gloss across the room.
“I have a good nose,” I said sheepishly, and slunk out of the bank.
Feeling like a freak of nasal nature,
I went off to the gym to try to work off my maple syrup-induced embarrassment. As I contorted my body into some obscure stretch in a group exercise class, I leaned over to my neighbor and whispered, “Who comes up with these moves?”
From across the room, the instructor yelled, “This is a standard Pilates move!”
“You could HEAR that?” I bellowed. “I said that in a whisper.”
“I have super hearing,” she admitted.
I was so excited. A comrade! A cohort! A fellow freak!
“So, you’re a superhero?” I asked.
“No,” she said. “I’m a mom.”
Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.
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Enjoy a honey of a breakfast
Crunchy Honey-Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
Morning mealtime can be frenetic, as multiple people in a home get ready for work or school at the same time. Stocking the refrigerator with ready-to-go offerings that are healthy and delicious ensures that everyone can grab breakfast even if they’re in a rush.
This recipe for “Crunchy Honey-Yogurt
Breakfast Parfait” courtesy of the National Honey Board® seems like a dessert but actually can be enjoyed first thing in the morning. With nutrient-dense ingredients like whole fruits, honey and yogurt, it provides the boost of energy necessary to start one’s day. Makes 2 servings
1 large banana, sliced, divided 1⁄3 cup honey, divided 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt, divided 1⁄2 cup crunchy granola, divided 1⁄2 cup blueberries, divided
1) Reserve several slices of banana and a few blueberries for garnish.
3) Repeat for a second parfait.
4) Garnish with reserved banana, blueberries and a drizzle of honey.
2) Layer 1 tablespoon, 1⁄4 of the pre-sliced banana, 2 tablespoons blueberries, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons granola, 1⁄4 of the sliced banana, 2 tablespoons blueberries, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 tablespoons granola in a parfait glass.
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Cash and Cocktails support Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be holding a Cash and Cocktails event on Friday, September 26th at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Holy Trinity Church and its ministries.
Purchase a drawing entry for $100 each, which includes two tickets to the cocktail party where the drawings will be done. You do not need to be present
to win. Only 250 entries will be sold.
Cash prizes include: 1st prize - $6500; 2nd prize - $2500; 3rd prize - $1,250; 4th through 8th prize - $100 each.
Winning tickets will be put back for subsequent drawings.
For information please go to www. HolyTrinityBellerose.org or call 718347-0278
Community Yard Sale
September 27th
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Bellerose will hold its Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 27th from 10 am to 2 pm.
Space at the sale is open to the community. Spaces $25; table rental $5.
For more information please call 718347-0278
Get Results!
Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call our Garden City office at 294-8900 for more information.
The Author Corner
Stephanie Larkin
“Niko’s Noisy Neighborhood” ~ Rita T. Mondello, Children’s Book Author
Wes Houston Presents…
Wes Houston
“The String Sisters” ~ Annie Mark & Maria Fairchild
Inspiring Stories
Bill Corbett, Jr.
“Tumbleweeds Foundation” ~ Co-Founders John Cavallo & Meagan Kinney
The South Floral Park Mayor’s Quarterly
Hon. Nyakya T. Brown
“The Autumn Update” ~ SFPFD Chief Kevin Bellamy & Trustee Randy Jacques 9:30 PM
The Floral Park Mayor’s Report
Hon. Kevin M. Fitzgerald
“The Energy Performance Contract: An Overview”
September programs at the Floral Park Library
September is known as the Harvest Month. With summer in wind-down mode, it’s the perfect time to “harvest” a few good books to read on a cool approaching fall night!
Since September is also back to school month, we’re giving teens a break from Library programs and events to focus on the upcoming school year.
The younger set can look forward to Play Hooray and A Time for Kids, Inc. Baby Start and Family Pre-school Hour. For the parents, there’s a parent-child workshop (18 months – preschool) hosted by New York Therapy Placement Services.
The Floral Park Library Urban Explorers are back after a brief Summer hiatus, and head to the Merchant’s House Museum and Cooper Union this month. In between stops, there’s lunch at Swift Hibernian House.
Wednesday Chair Yoga is ZOOM only this month, as Micheline is still at “home” in Malta.
The Tuesday evening English Language Learner class continues to grow in popularity, with most classes filled to capacity.
The September calendar offers Adults a variety of programming: Reiki on the Library Lawn (by appointment); September 11th – a Day that Will Live in Infamy lecture; two-session Intro to Crocheting; Manifest to Create the Life You Want program; the first of a three-session Mah Jongg class hosted by Judy Cueva; and a Lavender Essential Oil Spray lecture and craft. Empire Safety Council has spots open for the Thursday, September 18, class.
The Gatsby celebrations aren’t done yet! Adult patrons can learn to dance the Charleston and the Fox Trot “Gatsby Style” with instruction from Elena Iannucci, or partake in a four-course sampling celebrating Gatsby’s 100th. with Chef Barbara.
Patrons with confirmed attendance at one of these two programs, along with two October programs, will be entered into a drawing for a $100.00 gift certifi-
cate to (where else!?) Gatsby’s Landing restaurant in Roslyn. The drawing will be held October 10.
There’s even a live comedy program, “Laffs at the Library” on September 12, at 2:00 p.m.
Learn about volunteer opportunities with Parker Jewish Institute’s Willing Hands… Helpful Hearts at the Wednesday, September 17, tabling event.
The first Monday of the month Morning Book Club is back in session on Monday, September 8. The Evening Edition Book Club meets on Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Marjan Kamali’s “The Lion Women of Tehran.”
The Made with Love Knitting and Crocheting groups meet Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.; no registration necessary. The Library Board meets on Wednesday, September 10, at 7:30p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
One-to-one tech help with Joe for tablets, smartphones, laptops, Kindles and general questions is available for our Floral Park patrons by appointment only (floralparktechhelp@gmail.com).
Regular Library hours resume on Saturday, September 6. For more information on dates and times, events registration and program details, visit the library website, floralparklibrary.org, call 516 326-6330, or visit us at 17 Caroline Place. All events and programs are subject to change and/or cancellation.
The Friends of the Floral Park Library offer “Blind Date with a Book” gifts for sale for varying age groups. Check out their inventory at the Circulation Desk. Call the Library (516-326-6330) to check days and times for the Book Nook. All sales of books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, bookmarks and more support the Friends of the Floral Park Library, a 501c3 organization.
Follow the Library on Facebook (floralparklibrary), X (fplibrary17), or Instagram (fplibrary 17, floralparkchildrens, fpplteens).
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Welcome to The Floral Park Villager, where your story is our story!
Over the next few weeks we will be mailing free copies of our new newspaper to all of the homes in the zip code so you can see what we’re excited about! If this is your first time seeing the paper, welcome! Copies are also available at drop points around town. In addition, you can find us online at www.fpvillager.com
What You Can Expect:
Local Focus: Unlike other papers, we concentrate solely on Floral Park and Bellerose. Our pages will be filled with news that matters to you and your neighbors.
Community Contributions: We want to hear from you! Share your sports updates, event announcements, club news, scouting adventures, and personal milestones like weddings and graduations. Your stories are the heartbeat of our publication.
Comprehensive Coverage: Stay informed about village and school board meetings, ensuring you’re up-to-date with the decisions that impact our community.
Letters to the Editor: We value your voice. Share your opinions, ideas, and feedback. Your letters will help shape the dialogue in our community.
Get Involved:
We encourage you to submit your items for publication to editor@gcnews.com. Whether it’s a story, a photo, or an announcement, your contributions will help us build a newspaper that truly reflects the spirit of Floral Park and Bellerose.
How to Subscribe
If you would like to get convenient home delivery of the paper through the mail, please use this QR code or go to our website at www.fpvillager.com
Advertising:
Our Advertising Account Executive, Peter Camp, is a long-time member of the Floral Park community. For information about advertising, you can reach him at 917-861-4627 or pcamp@gcnews.com.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Lubrano joined kindergarteners in their classroom at Floral Park-Bellerose School on Sept. 3.
Photos courtesy of the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Lubrano, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Melissa Corbett and Assistant Superintendent for Business Christine Kim visited Floral Park-Bellerose School sixth graders during their gym special on Sept. 3.
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